Catching My First Salmon - New Zealand Salmon Fishing

This salmon was caught by Jason Petersen on 3 February 2008 in the Rakaia River lagoon near the river mouth. It took about 10 minutes to play and weighed 22lb.

It went for a 28gm white zed spinner. jason had only recently got his fishing license and this is the first salmon he has ever caught! Congratulations Jason. Your first one is often the hardest to catch. Many thanks for the picture!

Take a look at the Shimano Moocher reel. You might also be interested what salmon eat at sea? History of salmon fishing in the Waitaki River and Line of Salmon Anglers at the Rangitata River. Read about Otago Harbour Salmon Fishing. Learn how to fix that annoying leak in your waders. Fishing with white salmon lures. Much depends on the speed at which you wind in your zed spinners. Still keen? Take a look at super salmon spinners, even more about salmon zed spinners. Salmon ticers designed for long distance casting (also called weight-forward hex wobblers).

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