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The Canterbury lure rod is a 10-foot heavy fly rod setup created for fishing salmon and sea-run trout in Canterbury’s fast, braided rivers. Its use involves casting feathered lures upstream with heavy monofilament line and lead weights to keep the lure near the riverbed, maximizing time in the strike zone. While highly effective especially early in the season or in tough river conditions, the method has a reputation for increased foul-hooking and requires more space than spinning, leading to some conflicts among anglers. Despite this, many locals favour the method for its effectiveness, especially when rivers are high or discoloured. The preferred lures imitate smelt, which are a key food for sea-run trout and salmon in these waters.

Discover the best soft plastic baits for trout fishing, how to use them effectively, and proven tips to improve your catch rates in rivers and lakes across New Zealand.

Discover the effectiveness of blade spinners for trout fishing in New Zealand. Learn which lures work best, tips for low-water conditions, and how to improve your catch with classic, versatile spinners.

Fly Lines, Taper, Weight, Function and Colour Fly lines – where do you start? The.

Pouring your own lead fishing sinkers and jigs How to make your own fishing sinkers.

Fenwick Feralite FF98: the slow, soft-action was ideal for a Lure Rod  By Allan Burgess.

Breakaway Surfcasting Sinkers for distance casting and firm grip on the seabed The breakaway sinker,.

Discover the essentials of downrigger operation for trout. Learn setup, trolling techniques, depth tips, and safety advice for New Zealand lakes.

Downrigger Selection – Different Scotty Models Deep trolling for trout in New Zealand, with the.

Alvey Surfcasting Reels – Bruce Alvey talks about the latest reels in the Alvey range.