Targeting Searun & Landlocked Salmon in NZ

Canterbury is a province that offers high-quality fishing, hunting, and bird shooting. When I lived in Christchurch for a number of years, I found myself soon drawn to the pursuit of two iconic species that had the regal name of king attached to them. I am referring to the sea-run Chinook salmon, which is also called quinnat or king salmon, and the giant Canada goose, known globally as the king of all waterfowl gamebirds. 

My arrival in the garden city was perfect for sea-run salmon fishing, as my time there slotted in during the mid-stages of the ‘good old days’ of strong salmon runs. My main regret is I should have gone fishing for the big salmon more in that heady period.