Fly Fishing for the BIGGEST TROUT in the WORLD

[@MegaCrocosaurus92]

your handling of fish just warms my heart... as I get older the more I realize how precious these beautiful creatures truly are

[@TrippinOnTrout]

They deserve nothing more than respect and love aye🧡

[@connormathot3718]

With ya on that. So used to seeing barbed trebles being ripped outta trouts mouths and then being held out of the water for 3 minutes

[@Marathon1337]

Massive respect to this man for caring about the fishes well being more than any superficial gains from showing the fish out of the water. I will tip my hat to that and subscribe.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thank you so much bro. A fish like that is worthy of respect aye. Thanks for the sub and welcome to the team!!

[@KyleSilva1990]

What a handful of blessings you have been given sir. I was born and raised in Northern California and I’ve been a avid steelhead and salmon fisherman for as long as i could hold a pole, that trout you just landed was bigger then some of our ocean going streams average steelhead. What a awesome and beautiful fish. Our fishery’s are struggling and suffering so bad over the last number of years, and it kills me. Fishing is more than a sport. More than a passion, it’s the thing we built our life around, Thank you for sharing such amazing memories sir.

[@joshtheplow]

That fish was unreal.. No need to apologize for handling a large fish properly! 👍🏻 Congrats and cheers from the states 🍻

[@elisjournal4435]

Such a great video! I always get inspiration for my own videos from his stuff!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks so much Josh🤙

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Nice one Eli. Keep smashing it

[@williamt2951]

Wow, what a bruiser of a Trout! I know I would have to sit down, have a cup of coffee, and tell myself, " yes you did catch a fish that big". May I assume New Zealand?

[@newleaf1534]

@@TrippinOnTrout cool video but thst music is ridiculous, could you hold me tight 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@shaunfishes101]

Watched a video of yours for the first time last night. I was amazed that you gave a comment back. You must be so busy yet you still comment. Thanks so much. The waters you fish are stunning, I wish I had just a little bit of something like that for my videos here in UK. Take care. Shaun.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

I try to answer as many comments as I can bro. I appreciate the support of you guys. We sure are lucky here....it’s THE reason I live here!!

[@FishingForeverFilms]

That’s unreal mate, I’d put that fish in the high end of the 20lb range.. something like 25-27lb I reckon, looked super long and had depth! Legend for giving the fish the most respect possible, big ups fella!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Cheers bro. She was so heavy, I couldn’t lift her properly at all!! Trout of my life so far!

[@FISHTHEDRIFTNZ]

Yeah I would say about the same ow

[@johnpolegato3282]

Lake Ontario, lower Niagara river trout can reach 30lbs. I've seen them and weighed them

[@austingregg2144]

Barbless hooks, careful handling of the fish - what a great steward of the resource!

[@davebargh2372]

Couldn't agree more! If only everyone did it this way....

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks so much. I’m so happy that all that comes across in my vids. It’s super important to me🤙

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks heaps Dave👍

[@Scott-hq3jq]

That, Fish. Was... ENORMOUS!... I love how much reverence you have for the experience of fishing, a reverence which includes these incredible fish most especially.

[@arcticmorning]

one of the best trout fishing videos on youtube.. fantastic conservation ethetics on how to properly handle a trout and put them back into the wild ..

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks so much mate, very cool of you🤙

[@chrisrance405]

Total respect for the way you played, handled and spoke about that amazing rainbow hen 👍. Your perseverance in getting out on such a day mate, and giving us a great watch, really sums up your passion for angling. Thanks heaps.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks Chris. Stoked that all that came across in the video mate.

[@jlush444]

Epic Alex. This trip just gets more and more awesome. Fish of a lifetime. Thanks for taking such good care of her. Respect. 👌👌👌 Such an amazing area to fish. Definitely a highlight of my fishing life. Hoping to get back there one day. Peace.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man, so happy that taking care of her and all the fish I catch comes over in the vids. 🤙

[@mistymorning]

What a beautiful lump of rainbow. Not many people in this world get to catch a trout of that size🎣🎣🐋❤🙏

[@TrippinOnTrout]

I felt very lucky to have spent a moment with a fish like that 👌

[@TroutNowNZ]

Only one thing missing from that epic capture.......................Gareth 👍😊

[@michaelcirivello9132]

Thank you for sharing this with us, I bet there are some “new to the chase” folks seeing this, and they learn from watching excellent fish handling techniques like you did. Well done friend!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks heaps!! I hope some people pick up some stuff from my vids as well as enjoy them. Thanks for watching and subbing (I hope) 🤙

[@artisimustribe8663]

Exactly. Often for the camera the fish kept way way too long out of water. I always feel as if I am kept under water ,without air then. So yeah, Very nice to see how you handled the fish. Besides: again a great video, Fantastic fishing,river and surrounding. I am so jealous not living in that part of the world. 👍🏻

[@TrippinOnTrout]

@@artisimustribe8663 I agree wholeheartedly! The fish HAS to come first!

[@paulmanzone8373]

Awesome day!! Those were some beautiful fish!!! Watched this video few months back and still enjoyed it!! Thanks man

[@TrippinOnTrout]

That’s cool bro, I’ve rewatched this one myself a couple times. Was an epic day

[@neilingledew4957]

what a beautiful conditioned Hen, not just a fat slab. How blessed are we to live and be able to experience these magical times in our lives. truly humbling to watch great stuff Alex.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Special stuff aye bro👊

[@uramag7]

15:12 love this.. lot of instagram warriors could learn a thing or two from this ..gotta show respect... well done sir.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks so much🤙 She deserved nothing but respect and love👊

[@sharkwhisperer7326]

That was the largest Rainbow I've seen so far... Good job and great fishing!~

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Me too!!! Cheers bro, happy you liked it🤙🤙

[@robertulrich305]

I love your fishing and commentary!!! Glad I found you😎

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks so much Robert 🤙 Stoked you like the content and thanks for subscribing💥

[@sputnick66]

Outstanding! Shows you what "Never Quit" will bring you. Congrats man.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Wikid bro. Thanks heaps

[@prestongizzi2210]

Awesome solo video! Love the commentary, and even the shot of you rigging up in the beginning. Nice video 🙏

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Nice one, stoked you are digging the content!

[@pierevojzola9737]

Nice one Alex, a fish that you will remember for a lifetime. Congrats..... Harera

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Def will mate. Thanks heaps

[@stephenbarlow685]

Wow what a fish.Congrates to you for even landing it and even more for letting it go,your trip looks awsome Cheers Steve

[@TrippinOnTrout]

She deserved no less! Thanks man

[@krazygoofadventures8031]

You and phones...fish of a lifetime! Good on ya mate, I'm stoked for ya!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Ohhhhhhh you went there didn’t you!!!!!😆😆 Nice one Joel, Cheers man👊

[@billcrazwell7518]

Thanks man that was great. Appreciate the respect for the fish & environment.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man, I’m super glad that the respect and love for the fish comes across in the content. 🤙

[@granthall2325]

Gobsmacked fish of a lifetime!!!! well done & good on you for trying to keep her in the water & in the best of health👍👍😁😁🎣🎣🎣🎣🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@TrippinOnTrout]

She deserves nothing but respect and to be looked after aye bro❤️💪

[@michaelmckenna14]

What model of mclean net are u using mate ? I have the R100 and probably never get a fish half as big as that on my local where a big fish is probably a nz small lol

[@haydenstewart1659]

What a beast of a fish Alex. The respect you show to the fish you catch is awesome to see mate.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

I’m stoked that comes across in my vids. Cheers🤙

[@gingerbuilt]

Mate...that was epic...so cool, you always have fish welfare at the forefront. healthy release over cool shots or video. you the man.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Awesome bro, Nice one. Very important to me that all that comes across in the footage🤙

[@bobjohnson7207]

Hi from Canada our Lake Diefenbaker has Rainbows to 50lbs. I would like today that your fishing looks like the best in the world. My biggest Rainbow is 10lbs. Probably a third the weight of yours but did run and jump for 200 yds. Your flys are 1st rate. Great jealousness from Victoria BC. I once gave a older New Zealander River guide a fly and instruction. Wow he was happy with a 6lb. Rainbow..in the local stocked Lake.. Great video's and good luck.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Amazing fishing in Canada aye!! Would love to make it there and spend some time!

[@TheBobBorealis]

Great catch. Amazing stuff. Thanks for helping me treat my bout with serious depression

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man!

[@alexanderjamesINC]

Mad respect for your care towards that fish. You earned another subscriber. Your filming great as well. Thanks for the content.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks for the sub bro, welcome to the team!! And appreciate the comment. She deserved nothing but respect aye. Such a special fish👊

[@johnbelusko6347]

Super super amazing fish. And as always awesome video bro. I tip my hat to u for taking so much pride in the way u handle and treat every single fish u catch. U take such great care for gods creatures. Well done brother well done.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Awesome man, thanks so much. So happy that my respect and love for the fish comes across in my videos. It’s so important! 👍👍

[@kellysmith4555]

Well worth watching you are a good fisherman. Good fishing from Montana

[@pcofmind65]

OMG what a trout, loved you didn't over handle her, and we the viewer got to see plenty of her, so no need to apologise, thank you for sharing.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Cheers man, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it👍

[@sweettony9359]

I cant believe that fish. And you handled like a champ. I would have wet myself and needed a defibrillator to carry on for the day. Cheers from Maine.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks bro. Such a beautiful fish aye👌

[@brianknoble]

Congrats on landing that sow! I thought you had landed a salmon. What joy it must be to bring something that large to net.

[@tcnz740]

Remarkable... Production thru the roof... good ethics... real role model

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thank you man. I appreciate that heaps 🤙

[@johnbennett5900]

What just happened indeed! Tonto is stoked for y’a buddy 👍

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Cheers Goldstein!!!! Miss your vibe over here buddy🤙

[@spinninoutontrout6301]

What a stonker! I have said it to you before, you are the king 🤴of monster trout. That was amazing. Great that the fish comes before footage. Amazing video all the same. Cheers 👍 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@TrippinOnTrout]

She deserved nothing less than respect aye. Such an amazing fish 💥

[@Rustyhook1]

Terrific Hen. Thanks for sharing. Regards from Gig Harbor, Wa. USA

[@carlchambers617]

What a stunning fish! And I love how you respect the fish you catch.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man, I’m glad the respect comes across in the footage. 🤙

[@carlchambers617]

Love your channel. My favorite fly fishing vids.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

@@carlchambers617 Thanks man, that gives me such a boost👊

[@0077sale]

Beautiful fish and great content sir! the biggest trouts are called marble trout specimens of over 1.2 m been caught in Slovenia . Keep up the good work 😁

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks heaps!!!

[@WisdomWealthMotivation]

Generally around the world when you think of trout it's Rainbow or Brown, they are the most common and have been introduced to lots more places so he means the biggest Rainbows, and they too can get larger than 1.2m though pounds, not inches.

[@schmoonkie]

The misery ( cold ) you put up with was absolutely worth it. Congratulations on that dream rainbow... perfect shape and colors.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

She was perfect for sure! Thanks man

[@NeilgRichardson]

Awesome day Alex, that last fish will make a fantastic memory, was a good day till then, but a brilliant one after

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Absolutely!! One I won’t forget.

[@JACKINBENCAP]

Good to see it being released. Great work!!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

She deserved nothing less!

[@michaelfroger1816]

Wow. Love how you're putting them back too. Bravo.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

They deserve nothing less than to be treated well and go back aye

[@chadthiem8371]

You just got a new sub 🤘🏼. absolutely great sportsmanship and attitude towards the beautiful fish. much respect ✊

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man and welcome to the team! ApprecIate the comment and stoked you enjoyed the content 💥

[@hoopshooper9102]

Wow that's a monster man, beautiful and clean looking fish.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Unreal aye bro🤙

[@the208angler2]

Wow what a fish. Amazing scenery as well!👌

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Stunning aye bro. Thanks heaps

[@joshuawilson9330]

Curious what knot you use for tippet? It looks so simple and quick.

[@trumpybare7329]

What a magnificent creature. She is the fish of a lifetime for most. Thanks for sharing 🤘

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Def one I’ll never forget!

[@deanhoward3212]

Thats a proper fish right there! My uneducated geuss would have it 29lb to 35lb based on the difficulty to lift it! Doesnt matter anyway, the effort to complete the mission outwieghed the fish, and the beauty of the surroundings are reward enough. Great video Alex

[@TrippinOnTrout]

I guessed high 20s to 30 but I really Have no idea and like you said, it really doesn’t matter....I don’t care what she weighed, she was spectacular 🧡

[@marklamude2355]

I like the comment "Stoked i came out" the best feeling when you really made an effort and thought it was gonna be shit lol

[@DrFish71]

WELL DONE BROTHER! That was fun watching you land that BEAST! Nothing like that feeling of setting the hook and for a moment, you think you're snagged on the bottom . . . . and then it moves. IF anyone deserves a monster like that its you. Looking forward to the day I can get back down there and we can chase some fish together.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks so much bro! Yeah when she started to move I nearly peed myself!!! When you come back, try stay for longer so we can fish more!!

[@lawrencemacd63]

Monster Troot Alex great video bro 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🐟🎣😁

[@kennethsmith3260]

Man I'm glad I found this video, what a fish, had to be between 20 / 25 pounds. Great handling as well, true fisherman right there. Great video. 👍

[@bobbysteve1627]

Congrats on that beautiful fish I’m from Montana and just wanna say you Handled that fish Superbly..GOD BLESS MY FRIEND

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks so much man, appreciate your comment 🤙

[@bayboybob]

Beautifull trout, fish of a lifetime.

[@williamhilston5987]

Wow man.. congratulations.. a fish of dreams.. great clip and thank you for sharing

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks bro!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertking58]

Catch and release with respect. Awesome

[@TrippinOnTrout]

She deserved nothing less🧡

[@jmichaelperez1575]

What a fish!!! She had to be 30+ don't you think? Really appreciate how careful you are with them. Thanks again. P.S. Nancy's rescheduled surgery is this Friday. She's so ready to get it over with.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Close to that at a guess mate but it doesn’t really matter either way. Amazing fish. All the best to your lady!!

[@flyguy4515]

Not 30 plus. But around 27 pounds.

[@Karkawry1970]

Wow, such unspoilt rivers. UK is fast becoming a cess pit of poor river and marine management. Awesome fishing. Out of interest it seemed very overcast on the session, how did the glasses do, and what particular model and glass colour are they. I heard yellow is very good for variable and low light conditions, but also grey? Look forward to the next video...

[@TrippinOnTrout]

My sunnies are from Flying Fisherman Sungalsses and they are the Tailors with Grey lens. Love them in all conditions but I should get some low light lenses too coz they do make a difference

[@Karkawry1970]

@@TrippinOnTrout cheers pal

[@bluethunder1951]

Absolutely awesome! fish like that is on my bucket list, fantastic fish, thanks for sharing. 👍

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Fish of a lifetime for sure!

[@ecomed-davidhagan2996]

What a amazing, solo day out. Well done Alex. Incredible beast of a fish. Love the way you look after the fish once netted. Top video champ.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

She deserved nothing but respect aye🤙 Such a cool day

[@vinman1017]

WOW!!! No wonder you might of thought you foul hooked the fish. Amazing catch dude.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Still gives me chills!

[@elisjournal4435]

Great video! Love seeing stuff like this as inspiration for my videos... keep it up!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man!!

[@hanskreuer5035]

Awesome mate that was a big fish 👊

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Still makes me smile when I think about it bro🙂

[@OKCKettlebells]

Would you share more about the yarn indicator used? How was it attached to your leader? Thank you and OUTSTANDING vid of such a magnificent rainbow!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

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[@jeffprice4611]

Absolutely beautiful massive fish. I would love to be able to do what you do on a regular basis. But to have a chance of something like that giant is next level. Great job and congratulations.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks Jeff. Very cool moment for sure 🔥

[@chrisc4527]

Funny you say the fish in the first location looked bigger in the water. I found South Island fish looked smallest in the river then bigger when hooked and biggest when landed. 😆

[@deanhamilton1908]

What a Cool Video Alex. Aside from being epic fishing your choice to preserve these fish and display it in your videos is an example to all.....Deano

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Cheers mate. Those fish are way too special to be treated any other way💪

[@simonodoran9588]

A nice reward for putting in the effort bro spectacular fish Alex in chilly trying conditions gotta love the Mackenzie country.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Special place aye bro

[@harrylake9388]

The way your hand sank into her belly said a lot. Wow!

[@parkerross737]

Always a pleasure watching your videos. Keep em coming!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks heaps, will do!!

[@treysonnorton488]

This video gave me the chills!

[@lawrencemacd63]

Monster rainbow🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🐟🎣🙂

[@jonlobello7151]

I have yet to see any of you Kiwi anglers keep a fish. Granted, rainbows aren't as good for eating as salmon are, and I would never kill one as big as the bows you guys catch and release, but have you guys ever done a "Catch and Cook" episode (similar to Addicted Fishing, or Cascadia Kayak Fisherman)? It doesn't have to be with trout. Or, do you guys even like to eat fish?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

I simply don’t keep fish bro. Not my thing. Plus those back country rivers that I fish can’t actually sustain people taking fish - there just aren’t enough numbers to allow for that without having a serious impact on the fishery.

[@jonlobello7151]

@@TrippinOnTrout Thanks for getting back to me so soon. Yes, and it is good that you guys practice catch and release for that reason alone. I just wish that more people would practice it up here (in the U.P of Michigan) more often. I do like to eat fish and will occassionally take a trout home. I also have other species availible to eat. What really irratates me is some youtube nimrods(novices), hold the fish entirely too long out of water before releasing it (not you and your partner, though). I mean what's the purpose of catch and release if the released trout dies anyway? I would like to see you do a episode on NZ Brook Trout (brookies--or as known in Canada Speckled Trout or specks). I know you have them in a few spots in NZ.

[@TasmanianSensei]

Good fish!!! I love Rainbows!!!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks bro🤙

[@NCflyfishingguides]

That B a Whoomperstomper...nicely done!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Chur bro

[@gregtoth4497]

Crazy good fish. Don't apologize. There are lots of fish butchers on YT, I'd wager most of us are here bc of your love of and for the fish.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

So happy that that comes across bro. I think it’s SO important 🤙

[@VicMartin80]

Nice. In Texas we call that a Gator Trout. Good catch..

[@CoachDave12]

13:47 SWEET LORRAINE THAT'S A BEAUT!

[@thewonderwok]

Wow- I missed this one. Cheers!!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Chur bro 🤙

[@Wirtschaftskanzlei1]

Wonderful fish and great Video. Greetings from Germany. Karsten

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man!!!

[@GoneFishingNow]

Nice fishing, great video

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man🤙

[@waynenaylor5734]

Awesome Alex, that has to be the best conditioned huge rainbow I’ve seen from down that way - perseverance definitely pays off!! 🤙

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Very special fish aye bro. Just keep on keeping on...🤙

[@Unborn-Stillborn]

Is that big fish wild or a farmed escape fish .?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Big wild fish dude

[@jeffboehm5147]

😳😳freakin monster!!

[@camerongregor9834]

Is this on the UK?

[@timkeir6467]

Well worth a few Tullimore? Or was it J D on the table at the Chalet? Cheers anyway Tim NZ

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Glenfiddich 15 yr!!

[@bolykkeberg]

Absolute awesome and yes almost unreal fish, it must be the place we go when we leave this world.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Let’s hope so aye bro

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Let’s hope so aye bro

[@Deez484]

Are there any small fish in NZ?

[@bryanbaer8284]

I’m sure you’re asked this all of the time, but with all the bushwhacking (brush bashing), how do you keep your waders from getting puncture holes? Specific waders??? BTW, love your artistic flare in your videos, as well as your enthusiastic love for the sport! Huge Rocky Mountain THANK YOU!!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks for watching bro!! The short answer is that I don’t not get holes in my waders....they never last me longer than a few months before they start to leak. Mind you the Orvis Pros I have now are still going well after 5 months which is a record. Wet wading here now so we will how long they last once it gets cold again.

[@squatchy69]

Good for you brother. You work hard and deserve a fish like that. Happy for you

[@johnvanvliet3937]

Wow what a fish you caught 👍👍

[@mikekelly1091]

🎣😲👍🏻 Hard to put into words what you did and how you cared for that fish. Nothing but love, outstanding fish of a lifetime. BW Michael.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks heaps Michael. She was such a good fish!!! Deserved nothing but respect🧡

[@kenlloyd5195]

the friends buddies and pals are envious of that fish what a beauty it would have to be around the 30lb mark you definately have some brownie points when it come to bragging

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Super happy with that fish, whatever she weighed! 🧡

[@cathal37]

that was a really huge trout fantastic fishing 👍👍

[@cdmort005]

Super sick video brotha!! I bet catching rainbows like that is a big rush!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Chur bro. It’s well cool yeah....never gets old!