Enterprise Flytying Class Trip to Utuhina Stream

On the second to last week of term 3 Mr Bach took his enterprise flytying class to the Utuhina Stream for a field trip. The aim was to try and identify likely spots to find trout and talk about the times and places that are best for catching trout in small streams. We were hoping to test out a couple of the flies we designed, but unfortunately although we saw trout we were unable to catch any. Maybe having 30 children bounding around on the bank didn't help. 

Tom's mum came along as a parent helper. We were lucky to have many parents who were willing to lend a hand.

The children look towards the stream, where we managed to see a number of trout, a couple of them big. We scared them unfortunately - and trout are very hard to catch once disturbed.

Mr Bach explains a few of his secrets about how to catch trout in the Utuhina Stream.

    Mr Bach tries to catch a trout by some miracle under an overhanging tree.

 Mr Bach shows some of the different flies he has tied over the years.

In deep pools, under banks and behind or under snags are some of the favourite places that trout like to rest and hide.

  Hemi enjoying himself by the stream.

  Mr Bach negotiating two hazards - streamside vegetation and excited children.

Hili was proud to carry the first aid kit for our class.