When fishing in New Zealand,
fly fishing
is probably the most popular and productive method of fishing for
trout. But there are plenty of opportunities for spin
fishing, especially when targeting salmon.
When fishing large still waters such as lakes,
the preferred methods are trolling and harling, while jigging is
a recent but highly successful innovation.
New Zealand's legal fishing methods
The permitted methods of fishing for trout
and salmon vary depending on where in New Zealand you are fishing
and are shown in the regulations.
New Zealand's legal fishing methods include:
Bait fishing
Where bait fishing is allowed you may
use any of the following as bait:
- Natural fly
- Natural insect
- Natural spider
- Natural worm or worms
- Natural crustacean
- Natural fish (excluding fish ova, or any
portion of a fish, or shellfish
(mollusc)
- Uncoloured bread dough
The equipment used in this method is similar
to that used when spin
fishing as this allows the bait to be cast out efficiently and
easily.
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