fisher26 Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I've watched a few videos on fly-fishing in New Zealand and it seems as if all the trout they catch are huge (like all over 20 inches). I don't know if this is just the fishermen or something but what makes New Zealand trout so big? I understand that there are lower population numbers and it could be explained by abundant bug life but I've seen videos where the water doesn’t look that fertile. Even if it's caused by unusual numbers of bugs why don't rich American spring creeks like Armstrong have as big of fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Probably a combination of what you've said....and can you say long growth seasons, and their rivers are very fertile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 New zealand is a big fly fishing country, they to fly fish and have numerous streams or at least this is what i've been told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 ive never bin but i think most of teh fishing is sightfishing were the guide walks a few meters ahead and spot trout. im sure htey got caddis and mayflies and think of the terrestrials too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 One reason the fish may be bigger is that they may be sea run varieties. Not feeding solely on bugs, but browns are piscivorous, so abundant minnows would help grow the fish quickly. Also, since they are an invasive / introduced species, they may not have a natural predator base to cull older / larger fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisher26 Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 One reason the fish may be bigger is that they may be sea run varieties. Not feeding solely on bugs, but browns are piscivorous, so abundant minnows would help grow the fish quickly. Also, since they are an invasive / introduced species, they may not have a natural predator base to cull older / larger fish. Thanks that helps to explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
126barnes Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 maybe they don't video the small ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 maybe they don't video the small ones. Exactly what I was going to say. Most people don't show off the small trout they catch right? Unless it's a brown trout that fits in the palm of your hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 maybe they don't video the small ones. Classic! Sometimes it's the simplest explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenbow Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I think it's because all the photos are actually of Bow River Browns & are photoshopped with a New Zealand background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WETDUCK Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 the new trout bum video is all kiwi fishing i do know thou its not easy fishing thou^^ the trout are very leader shy and spooky as heck because of the clear water there the vid is awesome thou check it out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhuseby Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I've know a couple of Kiwis, great guys. They both said that there really aren't a lot of fish in most of the streams so each fish just gets more to eat. Most of the fish live in the same streams year-round, so sea running isn't commonly part of the equation. No one I've talked to or read have a definite reason for the relatively low densities of trout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Exactly what I was going to say. Most people don't show off the small trout they catch right? Unless it's a brown trout that fits in the palm of your hand... Correct me if I'm wrong, Birchy, but "a brown trout that fits in the palm of YOUR hand" would be about 18",yes? HYUK-HYUK-HYUK! Keep it real, Birchman! __Bob Loblaw__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Correct me if I'm wrong, Birchy, but "a brown trout that fits in the palm of YOUR hand" would be about 18",yes? HYUK-HYUK-HYUK! Keep it real, Birchman! __Bob Loblaw__ BA hahaha!! Yeh pretty much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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