Listen to the man. 6wt convert to lure rod is about M or MH in my onion , if you like more fun than fish, 3wt is enough for trout. I use ML rod for Kahawai. If I were you, I will keep it short under...
Liked On: 13-09-2022, 04:29 PM
Ive got a 6wt Z axis which is outdated now but still a good rod, the only problem being that it is not as ideal for a short gentle cast like a softer rod is. I have a 4wt Sage 'one' as well, those...
Liked On: 12-09-2022, 03:26 PM
When you get down to Wellington way I am happy to show you some spots
Liked On: 12-09-2022, 03:26 PM
Funny one yesterday. Got caught out with the weather despite a good forecast. Just vile outside the harbour. To make matters worse, I promised a fish to a mate who doesn't get the opportunity to get...
Liked On: 11-09-2022, 02:44 PM
Moa Hunter yeh that's why I reckon a 5wt. If you end up doing missions to the Tongariro then you'll probably end up with an 8wt as well. As light as rod as you can get away with I reckon for dry fly...
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 09:25 PM
With some high grade 'punchy' rods guys are fishing a six weight line on a five weight rod. Not all lines and not all rods are equal or match. A high grade 5wt is better at playing and casting than...
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 09:25 PM
I started off with an Airflo set up and ran that for 3 seasons before upgrading, the airflo rods really are great value. They also come with a spare tip incase you fall over and break it. It's...
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 05:46 PM
Spoke to my sister about this yesterday. She is on the Shimano pro team, works for Southern Alps outdoors and does some guiding on the canals and rivers surrounding Twizel, basically freshwater...
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 05:43 PM
Having lived a few years in Palmerston North, and heavily fly fished the area, (Manawatu/Rangitikei/Pohangina) I think you will be better served, with a med/fast action fly rod in a six or seven,...
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 05:43 PM
If you on the Manawatu River check out https://www.facebook.com/Dundees-Trout-Adventures-1207896995906740 Only spin fish but have been fishing the Manawatu River for 40 years.Trout count this...
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 03:28 AM
Something to consider is the 'beginner package deals' from top manufacturers like 'Sage'. Seems like they bring out a new fantastic rod and a few years later when this model is superseded it becomes...
Liked On: 10-09-2022, 03:22 AM
If you need local flies these guys do great ones: https://www.feathergirl.co.nz/trout-fly-store Identify your target beyond doubt, because you never miss and I'll be missed
Liked On: 09-09-2022, 05:30 PM
Only thing I would suggest that hasnt been touched on is before you buy any set, have a play with the rod and see how it feels. Sometimes you pick up a rod and you can feel straight away if you're...
Liked On: 09-09-2022, 04:08 PM
That's true. I'll buy reels online, but not rods for this reason.
Liked On: 09-09-2022, 04:07 PM
Totally agree. To the OP - don't get one of those god awful fly/spin combo rods. Quite a few quality 4 piece spinning rods available.
Liked On: 09-09-2022, 04:03 PM