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Fishing in New Zealand: When to Use These Lures

Fishing in New Zealand offers incredible opportunities, from chasing trout in pristine rivers to reeling in snapper along the coast. Choosing the right lure at the right time can make all the difference. Here's a guide on when to use the fishing lures shown in the attached images to maximise your success.

Metallic Spoons (Gold and Silver)

Best for: Trout, kahawai, and other predatory fish.

When to use:

• Use in clear waters when fish are actively feeding. The reflective surface mimics baitfish.
• Effective during sunny conditions, as the metallic flash attracts fish.
• Great for casting into deep pools or fast currents where trout wait for prey.

Technique: Use a slow and steady retrieve or vary the speed to imitate an injured baitfish.

Curly Tail Soft Plastics (Blue and Red-White)

Best for: Snapper, trevally, and kahawai.

When to use:

• Ideal in murky waters or during low-light conditions, as the curly tail provides lifelike movement.
• Perfect for fishing around reefs and drop-offs, where predators hunt.

Technique: Jig vertically or cast and retrieve with small twitches to mimic a fleeing baitfish. Pair with a jig head for better control and depth.

Realistic Fish Imitation Lures (Multicoloured Soft Baits)

Best for: Trout, snapper, and perch.

When to use:

• Use in calm waters like lakes or estuaries, where fish have time to inspect their prey.
• Especially effective during autumn and spring, when fish are actively feeding.

Technique: Use slow, deliberate retrieves near submerged structures, such as logs or rocks.

Shrimp Imitation Soft Lures (Pink and Blue)

Best for: Snapper, trevally, and tarakihi.

When to use:

• Ideal in shallow coastal waters or harbours, especially around dusk or dawn.
• Great for targeting bottom feeders or schooling fish near sandbanks.

Technique: Let the lure sink to the bottom and retrieve in short, hopping motions to mimic shrimp movement.

Feathered Metallic Lures (Gold and Silver with Feathers)

Best for: Kingfish, kahawai, and other fast-swimming species.

When to use:

• Effective during high tide or when fish are chasing baitfish schools.
• Best used in open water or when fishing from boats.

Technique: Retrieve quickly to create a darting action, imitating a panicked fish. Use in combination with a chum trail to attract fish.

Seasonal Tips

• Summer: Focus on soft plastics and shrimp lures for snapper along rocky coastlines.
• Winter: Use metallic spoons and fish imitations in deeper lakes and slow-moving rivers for trout.
• Spring/Autumn: Opt for multicoloured fish imitators in estuaries and near river mouths where fish congregate.

By matching these lures to the conditions and target species, you’ll increase your chances of landing that prized catch. New Zealand's diverse waters make it an angler’s paradise, and with these lures, you'll be ready to adapt to any fishing scenario.

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