Coarse Fishing in New Zealand. You must have a Fish & Game New Zealand Sports Fishing Licence to fish for coarse fish in New Zealand. Perch (Perca fluviatilis), Tench (Tinca tinca), Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus). They are known as coarse fish because of their coarse scales.Coarse Fishing – Getting Started with a Basic Float Fishing Kit
Assembling a Basic Float Fishing Kit for Coarse Fishing A well set-up coarse angler. Setting up a basic set of tackle for float fishing. One or two items are specifically for Coarse Fishing and are available through a club, the rest you should be able to get through your local tackle shop. By purchasing your Coarse Fishing requirements regularly More...
Tench Fishing in New Zealand – Course Fish Species
A brace of tench. Coarse fishing in New Zealand. The Tench – Tinca tinca Considering the extensive liberations that are known to have taken place in the 1860s and the subsequent world class fishing available More...
Paternoster Coarse Fishing Rig – Ideal when windy and after dark
The Paternoster Simple Paternoster rig used in coarse fishing. An old-fashioned and unusual name for a simple technique. It developed from a legering background although the float fishing enthusiasts adapted it More...
Old Fishing Licences – Trout, Perch and Tench – Coarse Fishing
Old Fishing Licences Included Tench and Perch Old Fishing Licences Old fishing licences make for fascinating reading. The Canterbury Float Fishing Club has discovered two old licences, one belonging to the Southern More...
Noxious Fish No! Noxious Fishermen Yes! A light hearted look at other anglers
Noxious Fish No! Noxious Fishermen Yes! I thought it would be a good idea to take a light-hearted look at some of the more noxious fishermen whom we encounter on our fishing expeditions. 1. The Latecomer (nil tempus More...
Fishing for Eels – Eels are a NZ Native Species
Fishing for Eels Some coarse fishing clubs include eels in their fishing events Eels on the prowl, Canterbury New Zealand – Video This video was taken during the early evening in a Canterbury low land More...
Perch – Perca fluviatilis – Redfin Perch Introduced freshwater fish
Perch – Perca fluviatilis – introduced freshwater fish A fine specimen freshwater perch – Perca fluviatilis. Perch are a European freshwater fish species first introduced into New Zealand waterways More...
Rudd – Coarse Fish Species – New Zealand Freshwater Fishes
The rudd is a little known coarse fish in New Zealand. It is a most striking colour. The Rudd Scardinius erythophthalmus One of the species of coarse fish that we target here in Canterbury is the much maligned Rudd More...