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throwing stickbaits for kingfish

drifting flies for trout

a stunning Southern Alps backdrop

easy access and potential world record sized brown and rainbow trout äóñ while the Mackenzie Country Tekapo and Twizel hydro canals may not be ever...

well oxygenated glacial water

controlled flow that never floods

this whole stretch holds great numbers of 2-15lb browns with the odd rainbow thrown in for variety.

eats at close range are common here

however donäó»t fish the whole way to the bank as the last few meters are extremely snaggy. Small natural coloured lures are the way to go here

but take care while boulder hopping your way downstream with the drift äóñ they can be super slippery and a fall here is a shortcut to a surprise nap on the bank!

with perfect terrain and a big population of willing fish.

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Fly fishing the Tongariro River, Taupo, New Zealand

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