NZ Basic Fishing | Freshwater | Targeting Redfin Perch on Softbaits

[@skux9508]

Good stuff man, whats the name of the first softie you were using and what weight was the jig head?

[@BasicFishingNZ]

brands berkly but can't seem to find the product online anymore. think it maybe discotinued. its a 1/8 jighead

[@skux9508]

@@BasicFishingNZ hey awesome I actually ended up finding the softbaits online whilst not actually looking for them about 15 after I commented that but cheers.

[@waikarimoana]

Good work, well done mate.

[@BasicFishingNZ]

thank you so much lol

[@saltnfreshwaternz1974]

Nice work man you got quite a few perch! Always fun to see them take your softie at your feet haha

[@BasicFishingNZ]

thanks man lol yea it was gr8 to find the perfect perch spot and catch them one by one

[@Danny_su]

what type of rod are you using? it looks like a great choice for this type of fishing

[@BasicFishingNZ]

oh it is. its an abu garcia vertias 2-4kg travel rod with k guides. really handy wen casting with braid

[@lehersvlogs8547]

Nice one mate is this Huntley lake?

[@BasicFishingNZ]

yea lol

[@nicksmith3746]

That’s true regarding the Zman grubs! They melted for some reason!

[@BasicFishingNZ]

but in saying that, they have a high durability for sure.

[@ilexwang715]

checked out the lake today. advice please on any time of year good for targeting these perch? And casted out soft bait, for some reason, the softbait get ripped out after a few cast is this due to too much force when casting?thanks

[@BasicFishingNZ]

or maybe the jighead itself wasn't a good quality or the softbait itself. summer time is when the perch is on the prowl. the best time i found it was around sunset. i was able to land 20 perch in an hour before around that period which was cool.

[@ilexwang715]

@@BasicFishingNZ thanks reallly appreicate your feedbacks mate

[@Noahf469]

What size jig heads r u using?

[@BasicFishingNZ]

1/8 ounce the lighter the better especially in freshwater

[@GCJetskiFishing]

Another good video! I guess by that sign I can't take my jetski there hahaha.

[@BasicFishingNZ]

haha lol yea stuck at home yet again... damn weather and the cold.... -.-

[@vandiemengoldprospecting7624]

nice vid

[@BasicFishingNZ]

thank you for watching

[@N8Kracken]

Where is a good place to pick up the soft baits you're using?

[@BasicFishingNZ]

i got them at rod and reel and sailors corners. hope that helps

[@ilexwang715]

what is the jig weight and are the soft baits used in the video plz? any suggestion to avoid snags?

[@BasicFishingNZ]

the jighead weight were 1/8 ounce and the softbaits i was using were zman grubs 2.5 inch and 3 inch powerbait perch pattern. unfortunately even i end up getting snagged. my main suggestion is to avoid the jighead from making contact on the bottom and work above the bottom instead of letting it bounce up and down on the bottom

[@ilexwang715]

@@BasicFishingNZ thanks

[@ahlikicheungtau2498]

Do you need to get permit to fish this lake?

[@BasicFishingNZ]

u need a permit to target sports fish like the perch, rudd, tench and trout. for fish like carp and eel u don't need a permit but you need to convince the ranger that you are only targeting those species and not the sport fish

[@ahlikicheungtau2498]

@@BasicFishingNZ thanks mate you answered every question I had in mind very informative. Better than the fishery rules page. Thanks

[@BasicFishingNZ]

haha cheers

[@liamfriis7521]

I’ve caught perch over 50cm and a lot of 40s

[@BasicFishingNZ]

nice size haha

[@everythingnz5065]

We’re u in Huntley by Whanganui

[@BasicFishingNZ]

no this was the hamilton huntly lol

[@TOKKELENANGLERS]

awesome video keep up the good work 2166 subs support each other, wish you success

[@BasicFishingNZ]

Thank you so much for your support :)

[@TOKKELENANGLERS]

U welcome mate

[@poozandweeez]

can you eat those?

[@BasicFishingNZ]

you can eat them but i just prefer releasing them

[@mackredsnapper]

I always wondered because if it was here in the states those perch wouldn't have a chance!!!!

[@BasicFishingNZ]

haha lol do they have size limits for perch in the states? here in nz, they don't have any regulations on size or amounts

[@mackredsnapper]

Basic_Fishing it depends on the state. Like here in Michigan when I was a kid the limit was I believe 100 perch but for around the last 20 years it's been reduced to 50. There has never been a size limit so people just judge for themselves what is the correct size to keep. I know in some bodies of water it's nothing like it used to be if the perch is what an angler is looking for.

[@BasicFishingNZ]

oh wow.... haha