Fishers keen for some “inside information” may well find it at a free boat-fishing talk on January 3.

That’s when Fish & Game will be providing a talk for beginners at Stoney Point, Lake Tarawera, from 10am.

A free boat fishing talk will be held at Lake Tarawera on Saturday January 3.   

Fish & Game officer Mark Sherburn says it’s a simple ‘how to’ talk and demonstration.

It’s designed to cover the basics of successful boat fishing for trout and provide an insight into the trout, its habits and habitats, its food and the seasonal changes that affect behaviour.

“We’ll be taking a look at the different fishing methods and rigs for trout - all designed to improve your fishing success.

“Plus we’ll show you how to take care of your catch, remove all of the bones (yes, all of them) and provide some tips on hot smoking too.

“It’s a no-nonsense, non-technical talk and best of all it’s totally free – just turn up and find yourself a spot at Stoney Point, (a foldout chair, hat, sun screen and drink might be handy if hot, raincoat if it’s wet).”