bait basics nz - fish & game new zealand
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BAITFISHINGBASICSFISH&GAMETHETECHNIQUEBaitfishingcanbeaveryeffectivetechniqueforcatchingtroutaroundNewZealand.Toconsistentlycatchtrout,therearefewbasicthingstokeepinmind.Getthesebasicsrightandyouwillhaveagreatchanceoftakinghomeatroutortwo.
This set up is very low cost and very effective. Main line 6-8lb
1/2 ounceTorpedosinker50cmTrace6-8lb #6 Hook
Tofishthisrigsuccessfully,findyourselfadeep,slowmovingriverorlakewithasandorgravelbedfreefromlargeaquaticplants.Gentlycastyourbaitoutandleaveittositthere.Restyourfishingrodagainstastickorinarodholder.Bepatient,thetroutwillcometoyou!Whenyougetabite,givethetroutplentyoftimetotakethebait–don'tbetooquicktostrike.
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