Surfcasting Tips for Beginners NZ – Tackle, baits, & how to catch …
Jan 11, 2022 · Your eggbeater surfcasting reel should be large enough to hold around 300 metres of 11.0kg (25 lb) monofilament. This is about the right line capacity for a surf reel. There are many inexpensive reels of this type available. Surf rod and reel sets can now be bought in New Zealand for as little as NZ$60.
Surfcasting and land-based fishing near Christchurch City
Feb 24, 2022 · Malcolm Bell from The Complete Angler in Christchurch caught this cool elephant fish surfcasting at Birdlings Flat December 2016. See The Complete Angler, 4/484 Cranford Street, Redwood, Christchurch, for advice and all the gear you need to catch these strong fighting, great eating, but unusual looking fish.
Grey Mullet – Mugil cephalus – How to catch - Fishingmag.co.nz
Oct 29, 2021 · Numerous around the North Island north of East Cape where grey mullet can be plentiful. They come and go with the tide to feed over sand and mud-flats particularly in large harbours like Manukau, Waitemata, Kaipara and Raglan.. David H Graham in his time at the Portobello Marine Research Station never encountered the species in Otago waters.. Enters harbours, river mouths and estuarine lagoons.
Opening Day Anglers hit the water in numbers for 2020/2021 …
Oct 3, 2021 · Opening Day Anglers hit the water in numbers for 2020/2021 Season. Opening Day 2021/22. Photo: Richard Cosgrove/Fish & Game NZ. Thousands of Opening Day anglers across the country headed out before dawn this morning to start the 2021/22 sports fishing season. The weather played its part, with fine weather for opening day across most of the country.
Egg Rolling – How to Drift Fish the Mackenzie Country Canals
Known as “egg-rolling” the technique works best when your drifting soft bait egg is moving along at the speed of the current close to the bottom – or at least in the lower third of the water. To be really effective you need just the right amount of lead weight to …
Kaikoura Coast Fishing Part 2 – Salmon fishing, tips, spots, species
May 16, 2021 · Kaikoura Coast Fishing part 2, follows on from part 1. Where to Catch Fish at Kaikoura. The best spots and what to expect there are listed below. Here are some of the fish species you can expect to find along the Kaikoura Coast. You can also expect to catch moki, gurnard, piper, yellow-eyed mullet, jack mackerel, and other fish along with many ...
Surfcasting at Night - Fishingmag.co.nz
Big conger eels that shelter in the rocks during the day become active hunters at night. In the dark they will grab a hooked red cod and attempt to swim off with it. A spirited tug of war ensues. Unfortunately the eel soon tires of the game and lets go before it can be stranded on the beach.
Paternoster Coarse Fishing Rig – Ideal when windy and after dark
Nov 20, 2021 · Simple but very effective. The Paternoster has been one of the more neglected techniques of coarse angling but used in the right conditions can be deadly. It can be used in windy weather when float fishing is not suitable. It can also be used after dark when the fish are a little bit more adventurous at talking a bait.
Surfcasting After Dark – Fishing often improves after sunset
May 7, 2021 · Most experienced trout anglers are well aware of the advantages fishing after dark. Cruising trout lose their inhibitions and will come right into the shallows chasing bullies and smelt after sunset. I think I have probably caught as many sea-run brown trout at night as I have during the day. It is amazing that the trout can even find a tiny ...
Central South Island Archives - Fishingmag.co.nz
Oct 21, 2022 · Central South Island. Central South Island Fish & Game Region extends from the south bank of the Rakaia River in the north to Moeraki in the south, and inland to Lake Ohau. Including the Ohau, Pukaki and Tekapo Canals. Ashburton Lakes. Canterbury.