DATE: 2/3 Nov 2019
VENUE: Lake Rotoaira,
MEET AT:Lake Rotoaira Boat ramp off SH46 at Otukou
COMPETITION FORMAT: 2 Day boat comp. 3 x 3 hour sessions

To enter click this LINK

The National Pairs is a Pro-Am competition aimed at bringing new people into the sport. All members are welcome to enter, but to be eligible for the pairs prizes your pair needs to be made up of a Pro Angler and an Amateur angler.
A pro angler is any angler that has fished in an international comp (Oceanias, Commonwealths, and Worlds Fly Fishing Competitions). If you are unable to get a Pro-Am pair please email Nick Lyon treasurer@sffnz.org.nz
Pro-Pro, pairs are welcome to enter as individual points are still used towards qualification for the National lakes Competition.

Lake Rotoaira is in the D.O.C administered Taupo region and requires a Taupo fishing license and an additional Rotoaira access license. The Lake Rotoaira licenses can be obtained from the Turangi i-site either in person or by giving credit card details over the phone and having it sent to you. Taupo licenses are available online

Important times and dates.

Mon 21 November 2019 Lake closes to entrants
Wed 30 November 2019 Entries close

Day 1.

Boats Launched between 7..00am and 7.45am
Briefing at 7.45am
Draw 8.00am
Session 1 9.00am-12.00pm
Session 2 1.30pm- 4.30 pm

Day 2.
Boats launched by 8.00am
Session 3 9.00am -12.00pm
Prize giving 12.30am -1.30pm.


Please bring warm clothes and adequate wet weather gear as this lake can experience very cold windy and wet days and changeable weather due to its elevation.

Be aware in the event of poor weather some parts of the lake may be closed on the day for safety reasons.

Anglers are allowed only one fully set up rod in the boat, spare rods must be broken down.

Anyone having problems getting a partner to fish with please let the organiser know

Organisers: Nick Lyon and Tim Anderson - email Nick at treasurer@sffnz.org.nz or ph Nick on 0212414592