Learn How To Fish South Island Rivers With Soft Baits

A Monster Trout From The Canterbury High Country

A Monster Trout From The Canterbury High Country

River Soft baiting

The South Island back country is home to some of the most stunning trout in New Zealand and these trout love soft baits. If you haven’t heard about soft baiting the back country before then you are in for a real treat. From large freestone rivers to small meandering streams and spring creeks soft baiting is extremely effective. I will show you the techniques that I use to fish in all conditions and locations as well as explaining why I do what I do. This will allow you to get a greater understanding of the process involved with effective soft baiting.

If learning how to target and catch these special fish on soft baits sounds like you then get in contact and book in a trip.

The cost for a day is $1050NZD total for one angler and $1200NZD total for two anglers.

The prime time to target back country trout with soft baits is from early October to the end of January.

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River Soft Baiting

On a trip out into the back country you will learn the correct techniques that are required to be successful in a number of different situations. The South Island back country has long been considered the domain of the fly fisherman but not anymore. Soft baiting has opened up a whole new world to the spin angler and you to can now experience the magic of the back country. The cost for a day is $1050NZD total for one angler and $1200 total for two anglers. Single and multi day trips are available for novice to experienced anglers.

Price Includes

  • All fishing gear

  • All food and beverages for the day

  • Waders/wading boots if required

What To Bring

The weather in the South Island can change in the blink of an eye so it pays to be prepared.

  • Water proof jacket (Essential)

  • Sun hat (Essential)

  • Sunglasses

  • Solid boots

  • Dull colored clothing

  • A change of the clothes for the end of the day

You will also need to purchase a New Zealand Fishing licence. This can be purchased on the link below

New Zealand Fishing Licence