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Paul Barkers 15lb Mackeral Tuna on fly. Back when heavy rods had to be home made & reels did not have drags. #10 line, Grizzly Blank & Daiwa 254 reel.
Submitted by: Dave Cook
Rated Above average (3.9) with 9 votes. | Photo B. Note the line still wrapped around the rod. The 5lb Brown Trout was released.
Submitted by: Dave Cook
Rated Average (2.9) with 7 votes. |
Photo A. Note the line wrapped around the rod - Val or Steve didn't notice it. Now see Photo B.
Submitted by: Dave Cook
Rated Above average (4) with 4 votes. | Spring is a wonderful time to fish the Tekapo River in New Zealand. Californian Poppies, Lupins & White Daisies distract you from the fantastic fishing in the braided river.
Submitted by: Dave Cook
Rated Excellent (4.9) with 7 votes. |
Every leaf on these New Zealand willow trees is home to many Willow Grubs. At times the trout will look at nothing else.
Submitted by: Dave Cook
Rated Average (3.4) with 5 votes. | Water erosion over countless years has sculpted this coloured sandstone.
Submitted by: Dave Cook
Rated Excellent (4.5) with 6 votes. |
This river was devastated some years ago when the upstream dam wall collapsed. The fishing has recovered well with trout up to 4.5kg.
Submitted by: Dave Cook
Rated Above average (4.3) with 3 votes. | New Zealand trout are among the purest remaining strains in the world. These fish are all naturally stream spawned. This is catch & release at its most productive.
Submitted by: Dave Cook
Rated Above average (4.4) with 5 votes. |
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