Easily One of My Best Days Fly Fishing Ever

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

www.manictackleproject.com/collections/dries/products/para-improved-humpy-blue

[@ManicTackle]

12.08 - that's a Wayne's Blowfly...designed by Wayne, one the guys from our warehouse. He's stoked about the shout out, even if you did call it ugly 😁😁

[@robinson8888]

Brilliant to get the hook up at around 6 minutes on the drone and to see the fish run. Your camera work is really impressive. Thank you for sharing it with us, looked like a perfect day.

[@olivertwist4407]

Interesting to see that the best days in fly fishing are not determined by the size of the fish one catches. Lovely video Gareth, excellent videography transmitting your impressions of the day - easily one of your best videos

[@robeagar]

Another great video, Gareth! I finally got to catch my first trout of 2023 on a small creek in North Georgia. Nothing like the amazing scenery and big browns you've got in New Zealand. But, at least I'm not just sitting at home watching your videos 🙂 Keep the great content coming!

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Cheers mate glad you got out for a fish

[@mikeeckenrodt4762]

Wow! What a great day of fishing!!! Awesome drone view 🎣🎣🎣

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@corpeedo]

Great vid mate, again. Noticed that drone shot @5:20 there was another fish a couple of meters away from that one with the red arrow. mint.

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

There is actually 3… 1 is left and 1 right of the fish. It’s very common in this river to have 2 or 3 to choose from.

[@darrenjlew]

Such great videography and professional fly fishing. Love your vids.

[@karlroenigk5861]

Just so great watching your work... beautiful productions. Thank you...

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@briljantje9583]

What a stunning video in a beautiful scenery! And those healthy brownies! The water level seemed a bit low but that did not prevent the ectivity of the fish though. What a day indeed.

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Cheers heaps thanks mate

[@deanmiller543]

Nothing better than reeling in all the slack line to catch up with the fish to have it continue its run even further upstream!😄Nicely done all the way around.

[@petermiller9115]

Excellently put together in all ways. Credit to you.

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Thanks heaps mate

[@jpdorsethq1280]

Great watch.Really portrays the power of those fish in skinny water.Thanks.

[@wot54321]

Also your best video yet! Incredible editing both video and audio. Just professional af!

[@Fishinmuso]

Great day and an excellent vid on my favorite river also!

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@motoace2007]

Your cinematography is constantly improving. The video is fantastic. I miss the Sth Island rivers of home.

[@stevesontheriver4988]

Awesome video on that first one Your channel is great and I watch them all Please keep it up 👍

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Awesome thank you!

[@jamesbowmanphotography]

I think I’m sold on the 120fps - those shots are amazing.

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Yeah pretty good aya

[@kgbagent9577]

Awesome drone footage of that catch. Thanks again for the spotter arrows- as it makes it easy to see the action. You are having a good trip bro, Greets from Cambodia

[@nellololli8798]

La ripresa dall'alto è ECCEZIONALE ! COMPLIMENTI.

[@adriangadd6888]

Just fantastic.....what a dream day!

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Yes it was!

[@christiancherry1377]

Incredible skill fishing amazing water and fish.

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Thanks

[@charlesmello1600]

We chase the days like this! Glad you found one!

[@peteacevedo3411]

Hey Garth I just love to fish with you from my couch in Colorado good video

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Cheers mate

[@kyle3219]

Beautiful video, thanks for bringing us along with you!

[@FrancesMalcolm]

this is a great video. I love it and i am a big fan of your videos. my uncle has been teaching me to fly fish and i love watching your videos.

[@richardfleming4850]

An awesome filming day too! Thanks for that. Bravo!

[@paulh3307]

Nice video. Great story. 👍 Thanks for making video

[@mikehirst6411]

Awesome video fantastic scenery, beautiful shot, not to mention the quality of fish caught. Thanks for all the effort you put in, appreciate your work. Have to pick me up some of those flys. Cheers Mike

[@warrickmatheson2502]

Hey, having been out for a fish yesterday and having my first dry fly eat in a while, this video is making my day! I really enjoy your work and your camera use. Maybe you'll drop into work sometime in Nelson to pick up some supplies...Lance knows where I'm at...we have the roof top tents on sale - awesome work mate

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Cheers mate thanks heaps yep I have been in that store before and I will be back

[@markwilkinson3048]

Fished that water a couple of years ago and fished the middle beat in November. Great Video as always.

[@jamiewaring8296]

Wow great video , some of those drone shot of the fish taking are awesome 👍 looks like you had a blinder of a day .

[@FrancesMalcolm]

you are a really good fly fisherman. it has really inspired me.

[@hamishmaxa6509]

That is a legit good looking blowfly pattern. My dog was drooling looking at it on the big screen.

[@jeffahrens6246]

What an amazing day out, thanks for sharing!

[@adamcorey5783]

Awesome session mate, I got a few blowies like that from the fisherman’s loft last time I was there and they were deadly everywhere.

[@waitakifly]

Awesome stuff Gareth. I bought 3 of those improved blowflys today for a trip to the backcountry on Sunday. Hope they're on the chew again!

[@thewonderwok]

Wonderful Day Gareth!!!!

[@jamesdunlop5796]

Jealous!! That must be one of your fav rivers- you've been there a lot recently. It one of my favs as well when I visit from Scotland. I've never seen it so low but I usually fish before Xmas when nymph usually outfishes dry. I usually fish it blind as there's so many fish.

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Yeah mate she’s an amazing river

[@diegohuc7117]

Seems you had a perfect day after all… great video!!!!

[@intoflyfishing]

dude so happy you got a new reel this season hahahah

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Hahha yeah it was over due

[@craigng4483]

Epic mate. Stunning place

[@계곡과산천어]

So beautiful place, thank you for sharing~

[@russelrogers2540]

I'd take your "little" fish all day, any day. Great video!!

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

You and me both!

[@1Bradlee1]

Great video, congrats on almost 100k subs.

[@chrisbolling945]

Dude - love your videos. Inspired by them (and always on my bucket list), I was able to travel to the South Island in early December and put the fish of a lifetime in the net

[@markmacintyre3422]

Cut banks can be astonishingly deep!

[@jlush444]

That’s so awesome Gareth 👌👌👌

[@TheJaymon1962]

Such a great video. Beautiful fish!

[@coffeefishpizza]

Hey mate. @ 8:55 what case and filter setup are you using for your phone? 🍻 think it’s the polar pro stuff right?

[@chrismurdoch8647]

Very nice work Gareth

[@asaptrout]

Looks so epic!

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

It was

[@samphilipp4997]

Dude you are amazing controlling a drone, fly rod and concentration👍

[@andrewnelson3338]

That lamson sounds nice. Love my Lamsons.

[@kiwi_comanche]

Man I need to come home for a while. Epic vid as usual brother. 🤙🏻🇳🇿🍻

[@BGS002]

man, your filmmaking is really becoming top notch.

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Thanks heaps mate

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Thanks heaps mate

[@troutowl]

Excellent video, great story, great shots and gorgeous fish!

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnkovacs2388]

Great photography man! That’s one awesome camera and your drone flying was just spot on. What gear do you use ? Very chilled and awesome to watch m8, bloody good job old boy! 😊

[@danielburgess7785]

Savor this. Do not take it for granted.

[@yusencaughtafish4909]

what a great vid! good job!! love it!

[@GaryP747]

Awesome video, incredible fish! Can I ask what drone you use?

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Cheers mate this is just the air 2 s

[@laberingue7422]

Amazing session Bro 👊💥

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Cheers mate

[@540chevhell9]

Outstanding production .!!! ....Truly driving me nuts not being able to get out there currently !! I Shazamed that track at 5:20 so many times but no joy ... can you name the artist so we can purchase their work ????? Thanks.

[@bolykkeberg]

You must have passed and gone to fly fisher heaven - it's the only explanation I can think of

[@Sam.Nelley]

Nice one bro 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Thanks ✌

[@peterquigley2700]

Hey Gareth great video. Can you tell me what the tripod is that you are using. I’m looking for a light travel tripod for my next trip over in the last week of April.

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Benro FSL09CN00 Travel Slim Carbon Fibre 5-Sect Tripod + N00 Ball Head

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

cheers mate

[@peterquigley2700]

Thanks mate.

[@truthless8261]

i was thinking the same thing on your first fish, great release. i get frustrated fishing with people that cant handle the fish properly

[@johnrachcoff6928]

Sun sandflies and big browns summer in the south Island. You have to stop calling 3 pounders small!

[@cachi-7878]

How do you know he’s fishing the South Island?

[@Giggawigga8313]

​@@cachi-7878 The north island doesn't look like that

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Just awesome

[@partyboy88420]

Amazing day, you were on fire!

[@cachi-7878]

Nicely done! Are you fishing the North Island? How recent is this trip?

[@joshgollanfishing]

Incredible fishing mate. What is that lens I saw on your phone camera?

[@pauldavies9666]

Question: do you sink the tippet near the fly or let it float?

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Just what ever it wants

[@dennisoftedahl5559]

Is this beautiful stream on the north or South Island?? Beautiful!!

[@pauljohnsontwonoviceangler6170]

We enjoyed that from Durham UK. Was that the North or south Island?

[@jamesdunlop5796]

South

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Cheers mate yeah South

[@henryleslievermont6004]

Fun watch! Thanks :)

[@slaneysider106]

Whats your set up Pal. Is that a hbx rod.

[@floydk2813]

I only have dreams of having a day like that. Great photography and really enjoyed this episode. I see you're using a Scott Centric with a Lamson Speedster. Which model is that and does it balance well with the Scott?

[@WaylonSteen_]

Sorry if I missed it but what flys were you catching these on

[@vreth22]

It lools to me that u using Scott Centtic here. What u think about that rod?

[@shawngilbertson]

Awesome!

[@TroutNowNZ]

Nice spot Gareth 😮

[@huntarama9375]

hey i recognize that stretch of water its the %^$# river in the upper stretches. I was hunting up in the hills and cometo the car park at the end of %^$# road and found a a guy from finland and france both had the previous day caught their largest ever fishes and had drunk all their beer joed out and flattened their car batteries. the Finnish guys fish was 72cm,s long and in the picture it looked like a whale. You were lucky to get a day when the wind behaved

[@dryflymatty7021]

man can you link the blowfly? looks killer!

[@cougar1861]

Were there any flies on the water remotely resembling the artificial you were using?

[@leandromendez451]

Lugares increíbles para pescar 🎣

[@newroman116]

Holy smokes!

[@TheFlyrodder68]

Epic!

[@shotbychristo]

👍 👌

[@FrancesMalcolm]

where is that river

[@fishinginnz124]

I enjoy your videos but what's with your camera that it goes out of focus frequently?

[@Fishingforallnomaterwhat]

First lol hoping to get out fishing soon

[@MrKveite1]

Hmm, when you have quite a bit of line out why not just hit the edge of your reel with the palm of your hand to spool it back on since it goes a LOT faster than reeling it on, no criticism just a practical question.

[@albarirabi9799]

EZ 👍🏿

[@williejohnson180]

Aaas

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Yeeeas

[@somerandomguy706]

Alright, dude, we've gotta talk about your use of the word 'little'... "Another little blowfly muncher" with what appears to be an ~20" fish. Not cool, man.

[@TroutHuntingNZ]

Hahah yeah sorry about that. I do still love them all the same

[@nukerzerothefirst3417]

beautiful water , south Island ? or north