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    Dave's salmon was in great condition, Its good to see the salmon in better condition this season.
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    More Salmon Fishing Pics from the 2017-18 Season

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    Erik Vanderzet and myself with a salmon each on the start of a great day fishing the clear edge on the Rakaia River, we caught our salmon in a matter of casts together. Salmon Fishing 2017-2018.
    Erik Vanderzet and myself with a salmon each on the start of a great day fishing the clear edge on the Rakaia River, we caught our salmon in a matter of casts together. Salmon Fishing 2017-2018.
     
    A nice salmon that couldn't resist the Amazing baits "Custom Rocket" 53g in the polished silver finish. In the last few years, I have put more emphasis on lure action in the surf instead of extreme distance, and it has worked in my favour but I always carry my heavy gear with me just in case. Salmon Fishing 2017-2018.
    Above: A nice salmon that couldn’t resist the Amazing baits “Custom Rocket” 53g in the polished silver finish. In the last few years, I have put more emphasis on lure action in the surf instead of extreme distance, and it has worked in my favour but I always carry my heavy gear with me just in case.
     
    Ben Reese with his first salmon of the season caught from the Rakaia surf.
    Ben Reese with his first salmon of the season caught from the Rakaia surf.
     
    Anglers lined up full of anticipation that any moment a salmon could take hold of there gear.
    Anglers lined up full of anticipation that any moment a salmon could take hold of there gear.
     
    Anglers lined up full of anticipation that any moment a salmon could take hold of there gear. A closer look. Salmon Fishing 2017-2018.
    Anglers lined up full of anticipation that any moment a salmon could take hold of there gear. A closer look.
     
    Dave Dekins from Hunting and Fishing, Tower Junction Christchurch, hooked-up in the surf. Salmon Fishing 2017-2018.
    Dave Dekins from Hunting and Fishing, Tower Junction, Christchurch, hooked-up in the surf.
     
    This is one of the best action photographs I have taken. Not very often will you capture a leaping salmon in mid-air. Salmon Fishing 2017-2018.
    This is one of the best action photographs I have taken. Not very often will you capture a leaping salmon in mid-air.
     
    This is one of the best action photographs I have taken. Not very often will you capture a leaping salmon in mid-air. Lets see that one up close too. Salmon Fishing 2017-2018.
    This is one of the best action photographs I have taken. Not very often will you capture a leaping salmon in mid-air. Let’s see that one up close too.
     
    Safe hands from Erik Vanderzet brings the salmon safely to shore. "Note Dave is still keeping the pressure on the salmon as its getting tailed up the bank. Often I see guys drop there rod tip as the salmon is grabbed and in doing so takes all pressure off the hook and at times will fall out and possibly get away". Salmon Fishing 2017-2018.
    Safe hands from Erik Vanderzet brings the salmon safely to shore. “Note Dave is still keeping the pressure on the salmon as its getting tailed up the bank. Often I see guys drop there rod tip as the salmon is grabbed and in doing so takes all pressure off the hook and at times will fall out and possibly get away”.
     
    Dave's salmon was in great condition, Its good to see the salmon in better condition this season. Salmon Fishing 2017-2018.
    Dave’s salmon was in great condition, Its good to see the salmon in better condition this season. 
     
    Dave's salmon was in great condition, Its good to see the salmon in better condition this season. Note the Kilwell Enticer 1200TW rods and Abu 7500 C3 baitcaster. Tried and tested salmon fishing gear. Salmon Fishing 2017-2018.
    Dave’s salmon was in great condition, Its good to see the salmon in better condition this season. Note the Kilwell Enticer 1200TW rod and Abu 7500 C3 baitcaster. Excellent tried and tested salmon/surf fishing gear.
     
    That's me with another limit bag. I hooked 4 salmon on that day, unfortunately, dropping 2 during the fight but still finished my day with a nice brace of salmon to enjoy with friends and family. Salmon Fishing 2017-2018.
    That’s me with another limit bag. I hooked 4 salmon on that day, unfortunately, dropping 2 during the fight but still finished my day with a nice brace of salmon to enjoy with friends and family.
     
    Just because the rivers are in flood doesn’t necessarily mean that the fishing is over until the river clears. Keep an eye on the sea swells, wind and tides and just maybe the opportunity will arise for some great salmon surf fishing. All photographs courtesy of Charles Smith.

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