New Zealander Feeder Champs, Lake Whangape, 25th April 2025
After relocating back to New Zealand and shipping all the match tackle from the UK, I finally had the chance to try some NZ coarse fishing. How better than to jump on a match organised by the NZ Federation of Coarse Anglers and their Feeder Championship. I took hours unpacking all the gear at home, and I was like a kid at Christmas opening my presents! Being a feeder match meant I didn't need to bring the kitchen sink with me, and the preparation was straightforward. The Draw Arriving at the lake 30 minutes before the draw it was great to meet some of the folks I'd been chatting to online. One thing that never changes amongst anglers across the world is the moaning and the banter! 26 fishing today, a great turnout with four sections. I was first to draw. Peg 23 would be my home for the day. Set-up Feeder only, so just the rods out. I'd been told to fish 35 metres and potentially 50 metres so I set up: 10' feeder rod - helicopter rig at 35 metres wi...