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Southern Lakes Fishing Safaris, New Zealand Southern Lakes Fishing Safaris provides guided fly fishing for Brown and Rainbow trout in the Southern Lakes region of New Zealand's South Island, encompassing three World Heritage National Parks based out of Wanaka.

Most missed topwater bites are angler error

I run 2-to-3-foot lengths of 10- and 12-pound Cortland Line fluoro

I tighten my drag down all the way, all the time, and I simply press the thumb bar to counter any strong, boat-side surges and the Black Max has done the rest of the work

He has fished it extensively ever since the Classic in a host of situations and through the seasons and found it highly effective every month of the year, with the only disclaimer being that the water must be at least somewhat clear because of the baits visual appeal

Optimizing Baitcaster Setup to Prevent Backlash Before you even think about casting technique, your reel setup needs to be dialed in