Re: [VFB] Mouse year predicted in New Zealand

[Michael Bliss]

Ian,   I am planning on a November trip to NZ.  Will the "plague" last that long?  I need to get DonO to send me his pattern.  I really liked it.   Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Ian Mitchell To: vfb@troutnet.com Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 6:49 PM Subject: [VFB] Mouse year predicted in New Zealand Mouse plagues come every 4 -5 years in the South Island of New Zealand this is because the beech trees flower and drop their seeds which creates an abundance of food for the mice. The mice numbers explode, whcih creates a very nice feeding opprotunity for the large brown trout that inhabit the rivers that flow through the beech forests. The upper westhand corner of hte South Island of new Zealand has some beautiful beech forests, unlogged and mostly untouched by man. For many trout anglers this is heaven, the large trout feast on the mice that swim across the river , especailly at night during the summer months... Dec - feb... My contacts tell me this year is expected to be a Mouse Plague year... remember that article I sent you don O... Mouse fly = trout fly !   Homepage:- http://www.angelfire.com/on/theriverbank SwapPage http://www.angelfire.com/on/theriverbank/ftswaps.html