Fishing for Trout in the South Island - Winter 2022

Off we go, trout fishing on a balmy 17° winters day.
I had some great success that day fishing some bladed spinners but not so much luck with the soft baits. Fish can be very picky at times and it pays to try a range of different lures to entice a take. My mate landed a nice sized sea run brown trout. It was pretty skinny and lacking some condition, hopefully that same fish has gained some weight and will be ready for the pickings come spring.

[@marcelovalongo7205]

Awesome as always

[@canterburyfishingadventures]

Thanks mate 👍

[@deebee5214]

lol...nice Trout caught by Stan though he's hardly an excitement machine. And he took a while to unhook the fish once you'd landed it too. Good commentary & content fella. Cheers.

[@canterburyfishingadventures]

Yep, it was a good fish. Stan doest get too excited unlike myself....lol

[@HighcountryFlylife]

I may contemplate doing a trip there this season coming.

[@canterburyfishingadventures]

Good stuff, this river can be hit and miss at times. Thanks for the comment.

[@filmstamp7448]

Where on the Ashley was this. cheers :)

[@magicworldbyjorg]

[@canterburyfishingadventures]

Thanks very much, I appreciate the comment.

[@magicworldbyjorg]

@@canterburyfishingadventures Thank you very mutch... have a nice day.... see you….

[@nickscanlon3829]

I'm christchurch bound next weekend for a week, does the ashley fish well in summer? Cheers

[@canterburyfishingadventures]

Hi Nick, The Ashley doesn't fish too well in the peak summer period as the flow is very low and often the water has discoloured in certain areas close to the mouth. The upper reaches still hold a better amount of water. Cheers

[@lukebusch2211]

His fish was bigger than yours bro

[@canterburyfishingadventures]

Haha, yeah it was. You can't win em all.

[@abono943]

What rod, reel set up are you using in vid

[@canterburyfishingadventures]

Shimano Cantana Nano 7ft9 2pc rod, Shimano Stradic 2500 reel on 6lb Shimano braid.