The Hamilton Anglers Club

03/06/2026

Remember the fantastic Matariki kids fishing day at Hamilton Lake last year? Watch this space.

03/06/2026

The Hamilton Anglers Club winter fly tying classes are just around the corner and we have 2 spaces available for anyone interested which is just about like having the winning Lotto numbers. Not normally open to non members so get in quick, starts next week.

Intermediate Fly Tying Course
Refine your skills, learn proven techniques, and tie effective patterns with confidence.

Course Details
Date: 8th June, 18th June, 6th July, 13th July, 20th July
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: Trust Waikato Building, Little London Lane off London Street
Cost: $10 per session for HAC members, $20 per session for non members
Materials: All materials and tools provided but you are welcome to bring your own tying tools.
Bring: a notebook and a bottle of super glue with you
Suitable for: Fly tyers with basic experience
What You'll Learn
Advanced tying techniques and finishing methods
How to improve durability, balance, and presentation
Tips for selecting materials and tying cleaner patterns
Guidance from an experienced instructors in a supportive setting
Session 1 - brush up on your tying skills with a woolly bu**er variant and a killer soft hackle
Session 2 – two Euro jig streamers using rabbit and pine squirrel
Session 3 – intermediate nymphs, Holly Grail and Simon’s Ugly
Session 4 – Dry flies for local streams, Elk Hair Caddis and Foam Beetle
Session 5 - participants choice
Register
To register or find out more, DM the HAC

29/05/2026

Friendly reminder 👍

27/05/2026

Hamilton Anglers Club completed its season with a well-attended AGM and prize giving.

See photos of prize winners who were in attendance.

19/05/2026

Delighted to announce that HAC will once again be hosting the Rise Fly Fishing Film Tour at the Event Cinema Chartwell on September 17th

13/05/2026

Just what you have all been waiting for, The Hamilton Anglers Club winter fly tying classes begin on the 8th of June. Leaning towards intermediate tiers this time with the first class being a bit of a refresher and the remaining 4 classes covering advanced streamers, specialist nymphs, lake flies and foam hoppers. Something for everyone.

10/05/2026

Can always rely on the Tongariro River Motel to keep the interesting posts flowing.

Being the closest Tongariro River pool to TRM, anglers often ask "who was the judge?" For more about his contradictory rulings, go to: https://www.tongarirorivermotel.co.nz/judges-pool-3/

27/03/2026

Some photos of the HAC summer trophy fishing trip to the Big O.
A couple of fish over the magical 10lb mark landed.

19/03/2026

05/03/2026

Ollie Bassett, current New Zealand National Champion is well know for his competition skills but he is also a terrific catcher of specimen fish and now a guide, taking locals and visitors to spots where they will encounter huge fish.

HAC was delighted to welcome Ollie, along with his "prison break" haircut to the club last week, where he shared some tactics and locations to catch a huge New Zealand trout.