Fly Fishing New Zealand’s Nelson Province - South Island Brown Trout Fishing

[@GTEagle205]

The BEST fly fishing content on You Tube - true filmmaking and storytelling by Todd! And there is no better angler than Brian - love watching him. Plus, Brian has exemplary fish handling skills. 99% of those posting their fishing videos should learn from these guys. Thanks!

[@borisdavidov6600]

Sometimes you gotta swallow your pride a bit was one of the finest quotes a fly fisherman could say. To many egomaniacs nowadays thinking that they know everything istead of selecting a life of neverending learning curve. But Todd is always here to remind us about that. And I love this old school of fly fishing, its is trully what fly fishing means. One fly, 20+FT of Leader +tippet just as we like it :) As usual amazing perfect video.

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks very much for this comment. Lot happening in this new film. Tried to keep it under 10 minutes but that was''t going to happen! Really appreciate your message! Thanks and Happy New Year!

[@edoardobaldelli3521]

Stefano (the guide)....The Legend of south island 💪🏽

[@pigsandapples]

Another magnificent cinematic production. Vision, music, fish and most importantly the people. A rare treat on youtube but consistent from your channel. Thank you.

[@elpuzzlo6800]

I’m jelly. Never seen browns that big feeding top water. Rarely see them that size in clear shallow water. Thanks for sharing

[@johnshand6176]

Truly inspirational! Exceptional cinematography, scenery, and skill.

[@thor_6886]

I'm a Kiwi from the top of the North Island and have watched a lot of videos in the South Island. But that last fish, taken with the chopper in the background, is the most beautifully coloured I've seen. Stunning. Great job on capturing the SI experience. A good guide is eye wateringly expensive for most of us, but for that bucket list trip, it seems to be worth it. I've tried fishing that area solo as part of a summer family holiday and came home with my tail well and truly between my legs. Beautiful B roll and great slo mo. Lovely stuff.

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks a million for the comment. Well said! If you’ve fished New Zealand, we’ve all been there with the long walk back with tail between our legs. Really glad you enjoyed the video. Have more here on my channel to check out. Happy New Year!

[@waynethiessen729]

Another stunner Todd! Your work is unmatched. Thank you.

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks Wayne! Glad you liked it. Happy New Year.

[@thunderwang4832]

Nice work, boys. Another chapter in a storybook life you guys have lived together. Keep em coming.

[@MancingTanago]

I have watched your latest fly fishing film and as usual it is truly amazing because not only the fishing but the landscapes presented make the viewer gasp in awe.

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks very much! Appreciate your message and thanks for the longtime support!

[@LetsGoFishin60]

Great video guys and great scenery.

[@AndrewWeeks-b3n]

The video captures what a stunning location the South Island is. It is on my bucket list 😀

[@CatchMagazine]

@AndrewWeeks-b3n Thanks Andrew. 👍

[@prolificnorthwest]

Another great film. Well done!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks!👍

[@Rackelhane]

Wonderful video. Thank you. Cheers from a finn in Sweden.

[@fishingtv365]

When that mega trout went airborne my anxiety almost made me pass out lol 😂 i couldn’t imagine seeing that thing fly like that & ya guide being sooo hype was awesome !!! So me after a big one

[@jonroper3712]

Thank you so much for yet another great video. Absolutely amazing and stunning place to fish. A definite bucket list place. 👍👍🤜🤛

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks Jon! Appreciate it!

[@creedm3040]

Awesome video! What gorgeous back drop on some of those shots. Beautiful trout for sure. You are right , a good guide is essential to a successful trip. I am color blind so spotting a fish is very frustrating, so I listen to my guide. Great job. Best!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks very much for watching!

[@JCproduction2001]

Just got back from Chile after fishing with Rafa Gonzalez, and have to say the team chemistry w the guide is SO important. Crazy to see you pulling monsters out of these crystal waters!!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks man! Guides on these types of waters is critical for success. Hope you had a great trip down south!

[@akintomeatloaf]

The best! Todd, you're the man! Love every single video you make!

[@CatchMagazine]

Great to hear from you. Thanks for the continued support. Glad you liked this one!

[@shawngendron2546]

The Art of Casting, let’s get back to the basics!! Beautiful and inspiring trip..!!

[@CatchMagazine]

@@shawngendron2546 Yes! Agreed! Thanks Shawn!

[@gavanhennessy4624]

Great stuff as always boys 👍

[@riverhunterquebec]

loved every second of the video thank you for sharing !

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks for watching!

[@SRussy4325]

Amazing video, one of the very best NZ fly fishing videos I have seen! I am going to be fishing that area in Feb/March and cannot wait. This video has got my excitement levels sky high!

[@livetoofish]

They will be too spooky by then once that lodges guides have fished them so hard they won't even eat naturals. Most will be losing weight and stressed.

[@406OutdoorsMT]

Another great video Todd! One day I hope to fish for some giants in Middle Earth ;)

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks very much. I appreciate it. NZ takes some planning, but very doable trip! Happy New Year!

[@406OutdoorsMT]

@@CatchMagazine Happy New Year!

[@greglucero8714]

I was screaming at the t.v. in excitement!! My wife yelled at me. Told me to quiet down. Really awesome footage here!! From the coast of Washington State, you guys rock!

[@CatchMagazine]

Haha! Love it. Thanks for sharing. This comment made my day. Happy New Year.

[@CRASH333able]

Great guiding and fishing mate. I would love to fish down there, I fish the HB rivers

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Gnarly video mate!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks man! Happy New Year!

[@cianoboyleflyfishing]

hello from Ireland, brilliant video!

[@CatchMagazine]

@@cianoboyleflyfishing Thanks for watching! I worked in Ireland years ago. What a beautiful country. I was there with Billy Connolly, working on the lakes and rivers shooting fly fishing.

[@cianoboyleflyfishing]

@@CatchMagazine Small world, that's amazing! is it on KZbin? I live in the northwest of Ireland (county Mayo) and primarily fish spate rivers for Atlantic salmon

[@peteacevedo3411]

What a great video a bucket list place to fish.

[@CatchMagazine]

Absolute bucket list anywhere in New Zealand! Thanks very much for watching!

[@chrishoward4546]

Very nicely done THANK YOU

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks Chris! Appreciate it!

[@ruebdogg1]

Todd is my fly fishing superhero!

[@CatchMagazine]

😁 Thank you.

[@georgewcamp]

absolutely beautiful, if only......wow

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you!

[@Corrado.SalmonidArea]

😍 SPETTACOLARE !!! 😎🎣

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you!

[@guidopedroni70]

Con Stefano abbiamo pescato io ed altri tre amici per una decina di giorni (venivamo dalla Svizzera), fantastico pescare con lui e disponibilissimo, la regione è magnifica, pescare li lo consiglio a tutti.

[@rodrigom.dasilva2683]

Video espetacular, 🎉🎉🎉

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you!

[@tenkarapondfishing4611]

I've fly fished in Montana, in the Smoky Mountains of N Carolina, and other top U.S. destinations, but I've never seen water as gin clear as the streams in NZ. Wish it wasn't so far away!

[@CatchMagazine]

It truly is a special place. Like no other! Thanks for watching!

[@surfmaxxis3355]

Из России, с любовью к рыбалке! 👏👍 Обалдеть, какая чистая вода! 😮 А какая красивая природа 🙂

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks for watching!

[@ОлегЕздаков-ч9х]

Красота!!! Привет из Беларуси!!!!!

[@user-hs5kk4dt2g]

Amazing video, even more amazing not breaking off 3lb-7lb trout on 6x....

[@CatchMagazine]

If you can play a fish right, have the proper knots tied plus proper rod in hand, it’s amazing how strong good 6x tippet is!

[@NAME-ff4mh]

Awesome video Do you run 20ft tapered leaders or just make up your own stitched together? The longest i normally run in the UK are 9f tapered + 3` tippet

[@sputnick66]

Beautiful video. What model(s) Winston and weight(s) rods was Brian fishing?

[@CatchMagazine]

The New Zealand films I did this past year are all using the R.L. Winston Air 2 9ft 6wt rods. I brought 5wt Winston's but the 6wt's were definitely the sweet spot for bigger fish and throwing those super long leaders. Thanks for watching!

[@sputnick66]

@@CatchMagazine Thank you

[@fishingtv365]

I love browns !!!! But brooo please 20 minutes next time , this video was absolutely perfect, this should be on animal planet

[@cjyoung7372]

9:16 it's hard to beat when you think about international fly fishing destinations NZL is my favorite place bar none

[@CatchMagazine]

That's the truth. Big browns rising to dry flies... yes!

[@tenkarapondfishing4611]

Did you say you were fishing 24' leaders??

[@CatchMagazine]

Yes, 24 ft leaders. Some of the small streams you only had the leader out the rod tip making it very tricky to place the fly.

[@tenkarapondfishing4611]

@CatchMagazine Thank you. Last question. Are these commercial, tapered, extruded mono filament leaders, or leaders you built yourself, or simply a length of mono (mono rig) ?

[@CatchMagazine]

⁠@@tenkarapondfishing4611Tapered Scientific Anglers leaders with a long piece of 5x or 6x tippet added.

[@nathanielfarmer9579]

I spent a lot of time in this region before I got into fly fishing unfortunately. (biggest mistake of my life lol) a person that's in shape and dialed in with backpacking can go diy and get to some amazing places on foot to find big fish in remote places.

[@CatchMagazine]

Yes. The beauty of NZ. Get on a trail and hike for days. Thanks for watching.

[@byronmunro915]

Rainbow. Wangapeka, upper matakitaki and the deepdale for the heli are my guesses on spots if that's helps anyone

[@SkyLinesFishbiteMedia]

CATCH Magazine- The relentless pursuit of perfection. Always amazing fellas!

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks buddy! I love this comment. A relentless pursuit of perfection. That made my day. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!

[@SkyLinesFishbiteMedia]

@@CatchMagazine well yea since Lexus is finished with the line it should be yours! Cheers TM and BO

[@sweettony9359]

45 yrs of fishing and it is absolutely impossible for me to even imagine fly fishing for trout that size. I cant wrap my brain around the idea.

[@CatchMagazine]

It really is mind blowing. Crystal clear water and BIG smart trout. Happy New Year! Thanks for watching.