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How to Drift Fish the Twizel Canals

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Complete Angler

Here's a brilliant and well presented instructional video from Complete Angler. We have been developing a very effective method for catching fish and it's by drifting eggs and glow bugs. We give you all the tips and tricks in this comprehensive how-to video so that you can have a fantastic time fishing this world-class fishing resource.

For all the great gear you'll need to master this method visit the canal fishing section on our website: https://www.completeangler.co.nz/info...

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