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Caughie Cathy
New Zealand Fishing – General Information
Visitors come to New Zealand fishing gear can bring in their own country. This includes rods, most reels, tackle and clothing. Whether it is for trout, saltwater or deep sea sport fishing. However, all your equipment must be cleaned and must be declared to the New Zealand Customs Service on arrival in the country. trout flies pets are not permitted in New Zealand. If you need more information about what you can and cannot bring you should contact the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Auckland, Phone +64 9 377 3008
Anglers wishing to fish trout and fly from New Zealand during the summer will be more comfortable and quieter to find a fish in shorts with a pair of shoes or soft sole boots. Pond can often be bulky, hot and clumsy in the summer heat and humidity of New Zealand. But if the weather is unusually cold weather, or night fishing, fishermen may consider the use or need waders. For colder weather of autumn, winter and early spring the best fishing spots and require waders, whatever the season, polarized sunglasses are essential. As New Zealand has the highest exposure to the suns harmful rays in the world should consider the following essential health precautions, no matter what time of year. They should be considered part of your standard pack or kit when fishing in New Zealand or anywhere else in the world. Sunscreen is a must, a hat or cap is essential in summer or at any time during the day and in many areas of insect repellent is another necessity.
Some people think fishing is OK in any weather. You should always check the forecast before going on the ocean, lake or river. New Zealand Meteorological (Met) Service provides a free service of meteorological information, including reports of recreational marine forecast tides and weather. New Zealand weather can change quite quickly and, in particular the periods of Spring and Autumn.
No matter what, safety should always be your first consideration. Fishermen should follow sensible safety precautions and be vigilant, especially when sea fishing or rock surfcasting. Some areas can be very wild and Auckland West Coast beaches are beautiful, but they are treacherous and unpredictable, so it pays to fish with someone who knows the area or get some expert advice before going out. Signs warning of safety in many areas are there for a reason. Drowning is the third largest cause of unintentional death in New Zealand, following motor vehicle accidents and accidental falls. Many of these drowning victims are visitors or new people who do not know the local area or conditions. Further information on fishing safety water safety is provided by the Council of New Zealand.
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