make sure you buy some black furys
Liked On: 26-12-2023, 11:07 PM
i use a 6 foot, two piece rod on the manawatu,6lb mono and lures no heavier the 7gm. mepps and soft baits are great for the Manawatu. 62 trout for the year.
Liked On: 26-12-2023, 05:14 PM
I use a Shimano backbone 6'6" 3-5kg and a 2500 reel. 6lb line mono max if you are fishing small clear rivers (braid needs a trace or else the clued up trout will see the line) You can use bigger...
Liked On: 25-12-2023, 06:33 PM
At this time of year there are lots of rod and reel package specials around in the hunting and fishing shops aimed at families and kids. Perfect for trout, wharf fishing, and even good on the...
Liked On: 25-12-2023, 06:32 PM
Don't overlook softbaits for trout. I like the single, upward facing hook as it tends to avoid snags. Small paddle tails are dynamite.
Liked On: 25-12-2023, 06:32 PM
yup agree with rod and line - my go to lure has always been a Mepps Black fury black body with yellow spots - just check on what hook is allowed they come with a treble and you may need to...
Liked On: 25-12-2023, 06:32 PM
Determination drove me back to NZ, I just knew a bull was achievable, so the first thing I did after setting up camp was to start the process from the beginning. Put my felt blanked up, used a field...
Liked On: 25-12-2023, 06:28 PM
Goat was a hit, along with glazzed ham, stuffed mushrooms deep fryer spuds carrots, home made bread and garden salad. One very happy fellow..... Burp 240214
Liked On: 25-12-2023, 06:21 PM
Xmas lunch at work. Half a boned out pig rolled onto the spit. 6hr cook ready for lunch. 240180
Liked On: 25-12-2023, 06:19 PM
Indirect for slow cooks direct for fast like chicken nibbles tomahawk steaks etc
Liked On: 25-12-2023, 06:19 PM
6/7 or 8 foot rod for lure weight 5-15g 2000 or 2500 size reel to hold up to 100 yrds of 4-6 pound monofilament 4-6 pound line 7 gram black and gold or green and gold Toby or x spinner ...
Liked On: 24-12-2023, 10:35 PM
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Liked On: 24-12-2023, 10:34 PM
6 foot'ish rod ( 2 or 4 piece) 2500 spin reel 6pd line Black and gold toby 7 or 10grms This will catch trout almost anywhere in NZ.
Liked On: 24-12-2023, 10:34 PM
I use to use a 7g black and gold Toby all the time.
Liked On: 24-12-2023, 10:34 PM
In general as light as possible. Light gear will catch you more fish. I use a 1-3kg rod, 6lb braid mainline, 6lb leader. That said, I don't know that area, so if there's lots of snags, heavy river...
Liked On: 24-12-2023, 10:34 PM