7 Degrees South, fly fishing Alphonse Island

[@labtrainer09]

This is, without question, the finest saltwater fly-fishing film I have EVER seen. Among many other things, the concept of having the GUIDES do the fishing and talking was BRILLIANT. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful place and extraordinary fishing with us.

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thanks for the comment, so pleased you enjoyed it! It is one of my great favourites…

[@Podobed]

I've been fully obsessed with Geet since I saw them eat, and how ferocious they are. It's a battle between man and Geet, and it's one where man is at the disadvantage. Damn, awesome video, what a tremendous place.

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

I too am totally obsessed...

[@3000waterman]

I've fished Alphonse/St.Francois. Absolutely breathtaking in every way. The only problem it imposes is that nowhere else thereafter seems to offer the same combination of Paradise and fishing. I say that having fished quite a bit of the world. And the fishing defies belief, it's SO good. I even had a milkfish whilst casting in hope off the reef on the run-off, for bones. It was only a couple of pounds but it ran me bloody ragged. Add giant trevally, blue trevally, and ......... I could go on and on. The GTs know the coordinates of every coral head in the Indian Ocean. You will need spare everything. Trust the guides - they know everything. This is a ruinously expensive venue: thank goodness my visit was a press trip. But if your funds run to it, then go. Damn the divorce. What does she know?

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

I sympathise entirely... the only thing worse are the outer Atolls... they are even more addictive!

[@johncrawford9465]

Ive seen thousands of fishing films. This is the best of all !!!. I watched right before bed time. Mistake, so stoked i couldnt sleep. I absolutely have to get there somehow. Thanks!

[@thomastuorto9929]

charge card. u only live once!

[@toddb7154]

Awesome video! Really enjoyable. Thanks for posting

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thanks for the comment.. glad you enjoyed it!

[@PastowanyKaban]

28:35 that was an absolutely epic take!

[@Ron-cb6lt]

Great film and awesome watching you guys fighting the GTs. May I suggest you put an electrical tape where the rod connects together this will prevent the rod section from coming apart when you do hooked into good size fish. We do that here in Alaska. The rod can come apart when you put a lot of casts into them even with the good name brand rods. Please fish responsibly for we wouldn’t want to see fish swimming around with fly line , backing and rod tips in there mouths. You boys were lucky!

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Hi Ron, thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed it. Re electrical tape for the rod joints we do that in the freshwater, but if you do it in the salt the tape actually melts and then you can’t get it apart at all…😄 I actually ended up having to snap a clients today once so he could take it home….

[@chrislucas1996]

13:27 can someone tell me what this guide is using to hold the extra fly rod attached to his chest?

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Keith has just dropped the rod but in his pocket and then put the chest strap on the upper part. There are many ways of carrying a second rod on the flats, guides often do this for a quick fix. I use this system kzbin.info/www/bejne/aarHdmdoa5ytpposi=UUcjxjzsRqoxiLx0

excente video saludos desde perú,

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thanks! 🙏🏻

[@jeffsmith5591]

Unbelievable film! Wish I was there.

[@iddddaduncan]

What test leaders for GT's? you guys really put the pressure on them!

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Level150 Lbs mono....

[@tylerstortz]

Warm water version of my home Alaska. Incredible place! Some day I’ll be there

[@petermcleod7322]

Its a special place and as you say, huge species variety.. although I think the GTs have the kings pipped... just... :) Glad you enjoyed it..

[@tylerstortz]

Peter McLeod they definitely will whip an average king! The monsters we get in the Kenai would be about the only thing that could compare to the strength of those GT's. Get some darn good runs and fights out them. Both special fish and places but you are right those GT's have some amazing stamina and ferociousness and would whip a king. ;) On the radar for sure to go fish for them. Loved the video and the glimpse into your world of guiding! It'd be fun to not have to wear a bunch of layers to stay warm and dry all the time while guiding! Ha

[@Charsept]

I've caught a big trigger and I can confirm that they are strong fish. That fight might have actually been the strongest fight I've had. It was that or a 37" redfish.

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Trigger fish are very powerful for their size, the Jack Russell of the flats!

[@arnshg2881]

13:38 keith needs his own tv show

[@Belbivdevoe]

What is the fish at 21 minutes?

[@tedrzepski3789]

Are sting rays a danger ?

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

No, you just need to shuffle your feet and they head away pretty quickly....

[@dirkallaert3107]

Nice video Dirk Allaert Antwerp Belgium

[@ericklaucher7563]

SUPER !

[@bradwest7845]

Who supplies your fly rods? (They have my sympathy!)

[@401angler2]

How does that dude stick flies to his hat without the barb getting stuck, or the flies falling out? never works for me

[@SmolHatLogan]

Barbless.... lol

[@glenmathews3399]

James Christmas: even our guests can cast the nyap🤣

[@hookedonfishing9483]

Looks like a mullet and a bonefish

[@edwinwong5189]

Great vid. But your GT dream boat has an omliu on it. ;)

[@flynomadic999]

Omilu..

[@johnclark3697]

What language is this guy speaking...... ????

[@rsoud9562]

@16:41 just casually kneels right next to massive stingray

[@edwinwong5189]

SURF WAX!!! Use it do your rods don't just fall apart or even break... I learnt that lesson...

[@edwinwong5189]

on*

[@Belbivdevoe]

What?

[@foragefarmer1300]

@@Belbivdevoe He is saying use surf wax for ferrule wax. The only thing is most of the reels in the video are Orvis reels so I am assuming Orvis rods; and every Orvis rod comes with a little puck of ferrule wax in a green plastic case.

[@zeph6439]

Try rubbing the male ends against your nose before inserting them. It works, and you can get the ends apart easily once you're done.

[@robego1660]

that is milkfish....

[@andremarais2706]

Lekker Suid Africans

[@carpyhook4639]

Nice footage too much music and talking

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

It’s an old film and was pretty radical in its day…. But it was a while ago now…