How to Drift Fish the Twizel Canals

[@craigkirkland2441]

GREAT TO SEE BIG FISH GOING BACK.

[@Christof60]

We have pretty big Triploid rainbows here on the West Coast of the US, but you Kiwi's have by far the monsters! Thoroughly enjoyed you video Mate!!! Thank You!!!

[@TheGrafBoys]

An excellent presentation. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@hairystag]

Thanks malcom this video is really helpful, cheers

[@onyxlily3169]

Awesome video I plan on doing this on Easter week, Can't wait to try this. Cheers mate.

[@salmonandtrout4813]

Hey! my last name is bell nice fish bro tight lines thats a once in a life time experience

[@nickscanlon3829]

I will be coming to see you in about 5 weeks time

[@leonardvirtue5753]

Nice 😊 mate🤙🤙👌🎣cheers 👍

[@BasicFishingNZ]

awesome video really enjoyed it haha

[@dylanwilliams3903]

Hi mate you are a good fishermen🐟🐬🐡🦈🐋🐳

[@mytravelhub2977]

Great Video. I will drop into your store to get some advise on the right spinning gear.

[@marciepiper6386]

What type of sonar did you use in the video?

[@bluestar99playz11]

Where is this at??

[@roelschouten8834]

thanks Malcom, can you tell me what fish finder you are using, cheers

[@smartboeonsterboeny501]

Awesome

[@timquain5341]

Hi, I'm heading there in the next few days. I have Tazzie devils and Toby lures. Would they work with this technique?

[@CompleteAnglerNZL]

Hi Tim, tazzies and tobys work fine,. If there is current they are best fished on the drift like a soft bait - on the swing. If there is no or little current, let them sink and retrieve them slowly for best results. When you do let them sink, pay attention as the fish will often grab them on the way down like a fluttering jig. Cheers Malcolm

[@waynerandles6126]

Hey malcom great advice have you tried float fishing the eggs so as you can detect bites or is this not practical.

[@StuWNZ]

Do you guys still make videos?

[@marklayland5424]

Hi, what sizes and make of hooks are you using on the eggs?

[@coolerthanurmum]

what braid, pound etc do you use?

[@CompleteAnglerNZL]

Hi I'm using 10lb braid. Having tried all sorts, in my opinion the best by far is Daiwa Evo www.completeangler.co.nz/daiwa-evo-tournament-braid-10lb-150m-5135

[@davidraguse2106]

How deep is the canal?

[@huntzz21]

So how exactly do you use a "sounder"? I'm not even sure what you are talking about as I think it's getting a little lost in translation between there and here in the US.

[@prettygreen6085]

huntzz21 look up something called a ‘deeper. It’s an orange and black ball

[@newzealandadventures2665]

A sounder is a fish finder. It uses radio frequency which bounces off the fish, this information is then translated to the phone screen showing black images of fish travelling past the “sounder” this is how you know where the fish are

[@marcosnicolascastillo3505]

Excellent explanation, but it is a shame that the music is higher than his voice, making it very difficult to follow carefully

[@martinwhitaker8956]

What make and model is that 8ft rod please?

[@CompleteAnglerNZL]

Hi Martin, Our favourite rods in the 8ft range are the Lox Ambassadors. www.completeangler.co.nz/lox-ambassador-80mt-80-2-piece-3-7kg-spin-rod-299 www.completeangler.co.nz/lox-ambassador-810mt-810-4-piece-3-7kg-spin-rod-303 We also have a video on this channel called 'Lox Rods Review - Complete Angler NZ' Giving a deeper understanding on why these rods are so effective for the canals Tight Lines

[@martinwhitaker8956]

Thanks, what kg rating would be ideal for Twizel?

[@thatfishingfellanz]

Martin Whitaker 3-7kg

[@craigb1572]

What landing net would you recommend​?

[@CompleteAnglerNZL]

Hi Craig, the net that the staff uses is the McLean Saltwater Measure & Weight XXL. This it big enough and long enough to land the huge trout we are catching down there. It's got a strap so that you can wear it on your back. This is the way to go. www.completeangler.co.nz/mclean-saltwater-measure-weight-xxl-rubber-landing-net-3925

[@darrenlott9197]

What makes the trout have such a red belly?

[@CompleteAnglerNZL]

This particular trout is in heavy spawning colours.

[@joejangleleg-janglelegsmit6972]

Have you ever tossed spoons at those monsters? Maybe try drifting a Dick Nite brand micro spoon? Dick Nites are the ticket for Salmon/Steehead in the Pacific Northwest rivers/streams.

[@SRial100]

Seen lots of fish get caught on spoons last weekend. Worked a treat on letting them sink to.bottom and slow retrieve

[@firepvp4968]

Never reel into your bail it can mess the reel Up

[@TheIridescentFisherMan]

What?

[@TheIridescentFisherMan]

I assume you mean closing the Bail by reeling?

[@firepvp4968]

@@TheIridescentFisherMan yep

[@TheIridescentFisherMan]

@@firepvp4968 I did a lot of research and found if your gear is decent it doesnt matter. Been reeling closed my entire life. Besides they're designed to close when you reel. As for cross line knots. Ive had 0 of those in my entire life. To each their own i suppose.

[@justinwilliams9452]

Hey if its legal its not cheating fish to win baby put your buddies on the bank

[@jossepticonaapaza4373]

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