| Abu Ambassadeur 7000 Baitcaster Reel |
The Abu 7000 is one of the most popular salmon/surf reels sold in New Zealand. First released in the 1970s. Excellent for long distance casting. |
| Alvey 6500 GRC |
Retrieves 1.3m every turn of the Handle - Play YouTube video 2 min 49 sec |
| Pole Nets for Whitebaiting |
Allan takes a quick look at pole nets for whitebaiting at the mouth of Canterbury's Waimakariri River. He catches whitebait and mullet. |
| Tasmanian Devil Trout Fishing Lure |
I recommend that you replace the through wire supplied with your Tasmanian Devil by running your line straight though the lure and tying it to a swivel, or straight to the hook. Otherwise jumping rainbow trout can easily through the hook. 2 min 43 sec. |
| Selfe, Lake. Rainbow Trout |
Rainbow trout landed at Lake Selfe in the Canterbury high country on spinning gear. Play YouTube 1min Video |
| Salmon Fishing DVD |
The Complete Guide to River Mouth Salmon Fishing with Allan Burgess |
| Sinkers - How to make Fishing Surfcasting Sinkers |
How to pour your own sinkers and save a heap of money. Also covers important safety tips to think about when making your own sinkers at home. |
| Whitebait Drag Netting |
Filmed at the Waimakariri Rivermouth. Youtube video 2min |
| Whitebait Scoop Netting - Rakaia River Mouth |
Scoop netting with this type of small rigid sided pole net is only practiced at river mouths where the whitebait are caught as they are washed along in the waves. YouTube 1 min 55 sec |
| Yellow Lady Salmon Lure |
Yellow Lady Salmon Lure on YouTube. Video runs 5min 41sec |
