Once in a Lifetime New Zealand Fly Fishing Adventure | A Southern Summer

[@jeffhessler5222]

Nice job filming while doing it alone. Ive been to NZ two times fishing and appreciate the moments you shared. Keep up the great videos!

[@pierevojzola9737]

Hi, I was lucky enough to take a year off work, buy a camper and me, the wife and my son’s dog went hunting and fishing the South Island for twelve months. We only stopped at three camping grounds to do a bit of washing and repairs. We mostly asked permission from farmers to park on their property when the river run through their land, great friendly people! We fished every foreshore, lake and river that we could reach safely. Lived off the land and sea and had great fishing and food. My wife threatened to write a book about our travels, but luckily we were too busy living the life. The hardest thing is always the first step, live and learn and ask a lot of questions. Cheers mate. Harera

[@FLYALLSZN]

That sounds awesome!

[@lesdundas4869]

i did the same parked the campervan on the farmers airstrip with his permission

[@TheMegachocho]

NZ is on everyone’s bucket list for fly fishing

[@SisSeaY]

Thank you for sharing such an amazing adventure! Love the Creede Hat by the way! My husband and I grew up fishing the Rio Grande and the various other areas around Creede. We try to visit there as much as possible, as it is one place that is not as 'touristy' like many other spots in Colorado. Excellent editing on your videos too. They are very enjoyable to view, and you help the viewer see the scenery from your vantage point, which is quite nice. Happy fishing! 🎣

[@FLYALLSZN]

Thank you! I lived in Creede for 6 months a year since 2018, love that place. It's still less touristy than the rest of CO but it's crazy how much it's changed recently...

[@abotoman-s3j]

Thank you Sam for an awesome well edited movie of doing New Zealand on your own I loved your well crafted focus on the landscapes birds & vegetation

[@FLYALLSZN]

There’s much more than fish to enjoy in New Zealand!

[@darcywilmott6432]

Loved every minute of this

[@bb-fe9ur]

Fantastic videography, well done. National geographic quality. Thank you

[@FLYALLSZN]

That’s too high praise! Thank you

[@richardfleming4850]

One of the best videos I’ve seen in a while. Wow. Thanks for taking me along with you to this beautiful place, and walking us through the trials and tribulations of catching those fish.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Thanks a lot I appreciate the kind words!

[@countermoonman]

Awesome camera work as usual, I always dig the closeups…of course great scenery and jumpin trout action…thanks for the cool New Zealand footage from your trip! 🤙🏼

[@FLYALLSZN]

Much appreciated!

[@reelhighflyfishing]

I absolutely love 1:01:16 where your stoked reaches the moon. That kind of stoke is what I feel every time I cast a line on the Saint Vrain here in Colorado. Excellent work, Sam! What a beautiful brown. I'll be fishing northland (Waihou River) in early April. Lower sections, near Okoroire -- just a few minutes away from Hobbiton. I'm also looking into the Waikato and Tauranga.

[@FLYALLSZN]

I don't get much more stoked than that moment, good luck down there!

[@MopFlyProductions.]

This is high on the bucket list! Nice work!

[@Vashtgn]

I am jealous of this adventure! Fantastic vid as always.

[@eigilprstholmsrensen1994]

What a wonderful film. Thank you! Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@williammontgomery5913]

Video is insane! Keep up the good work...

[@FLYALLSZN]

Glad you enjoyed it thank you!

[@robertzylstra6676]

I didn’t want it to end! Well done!! Amazing footage amazing fish!

[@FLYALLSZN]

There is more coming!

[@danyboisvert5912]

Very well done!

[@Fuzeddaily]

Dude congrats to you, I dream of a day when this trip happens for me!

[@FLYALLSZN]

If you can do it you should!

[@tedconroy4265]

Great video Sam. Im going to New Zealand for my third time in 10 days, and this video has got me super pumped and has reminded me just how great this fishing there is. Keep up the good content.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Heck yeah I'm jealous, I'm itching to go back, good luck!

[@acepinkerton4596]

What area you coming to fish?

[@NicoAuBordDeLeau]

Wonderful film, thanks for sharing ! Dreamy trip !

[@Randomoter]

Snap. Just started watching your channel a few weeks back and thought, I would love a vid of New Zealand. Appreciate not leaving out the warts. It’s thorns and roses fishing down here. 58:00 is exactly my point

[@FLYALLSZN]

Extreme highs and lows for sure!

[@scottrick5190]

Great vid Sam, very impressive. What a trip!!!

[@leshamilton6657]

What an amazing adventure! Thanks for sharing!

[@JakeXSV]

Absolutely epic

[@NMBav77]

This was just a great video - been there myself thinking of taking up golf at times but when you get it right, boy it's worth it

[@Callaweginflyfishing]

Sam, Great informative video. What fantastic country. Thanks for sharing.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Coolest place I’ve ever been!

[@TroutSoloNZ]

A very polished production. You have really nailed the art of video storytelling and kept me watching from start to finish. I often fish the first North Island river in your video. Subbed and liked. Keep em coming.

[@FLYALLSZN]

That's awesome, that river has a special place in my heart since I caught my first NZ fish there! I appreciate that, thank you

[@briljantje9583]

Fantastic video. Enjoyed it very much. Respect for your perseverance! 👌

[@tomrivera8480]

Wow!! Beautifully done! Impressive!👍👍 might be too old for anything that intense but damn you sure made that bucket list trip seem a little more attainable! Thanks

[@FLYALLSZN]

There’s a lot of non-intense NZ options!

[@CrazyAboutFlyFishing]

Nice video mate, glad you had a great trip.

[@PlantedElement]

Sam, this was stunning. Can't wait for more!

[@FLYALLSZN]

Thank you!

[@phishybrent]

Sick take on the weightless! What a leap!

[@SamErickson23]

Adventure diary, film, movie? Either way this is a damn good production, wow 🔥💪

[@FLYALLSZN]

Whatever you want to call it thanks for watching!

[@stanilasoka]

Nice place, good spot dude... awesome that's a great adventure video 👍👍👍

[@scottrusteikas9411]

Couldn’t be more jealous of such a trip of a lifetime, but appreciate you letting us share it through you, Sam! Outstanding videography! Maybe retirement and the time off to do so myself will come one day…

[@FLYALLSZN]

Thank you! It'll be waiting for you...

[@thesnovalleyswinger]

So cool!

[@struck2soon]

Great video, I can see you must have spent a LONG time with the editing software! Your perseverance @1h14m was admirable, to just catch one fish on a tough water like that is a real achievement. Looking forward to part 2…

[@FLYALLSZN]

Sometimes one is all you need! Thanks for watching!

[@kennethsilvestri5874]

You are truly blessed to be able to do a trip like that. Wish I had that kind of time off but if I ever do, at least I know it's possible to DIY it in New Zealand. That rainforest spot is incredible. Fish that big and no one else around. That would never happen in the US with spots that have trout that big.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Couldn't agree more!

[@connorlee7156]

Fly fishing NZ is one of my dreams. This vid makes me even more excited to get down there someday

[@FLYALLSZN]

Can't recommend it any higher!

[@drgjenkins4361]

Oh wow, only 30 k subscribers? This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for. Most KZbin fishing videos seem to focus around gopros, large carp / lack of interest in anything but the individual fish. This is beautiful. Especially the landscape images. I spent 3 weeks in NZ south Island and this video took my right back (as in, you captured what I felt about the place). Those big old eels are my favourite, by far. Keep at it, will be keeping eye out for new videos from now on.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Thanks I appreciate it! I was trying to authentically capture the experience, I’m glad you can relate

[@lesdundas4869]

i had bad reactions to the sandflies the first trip around greymouth ,the second trip with some knowledge i overcame the problem , gloves with the points of the fingers cut off when wet wading always covered legs just make sure no exposed flesh ware a sun protection thing people ware when fishing in the tropics

[@drgjenkins4361]

@lesdundas4869 Yes devils arnt they. Especially around.... the sand hah. As in, the sandy gravel bars. Mt Cook was terror for those. But yes, keep covered, try and keep moving etc

[@AndrewBeveridge461]

With super spooky fish, I'm always WISHING for cloudy, nasty days. Bonus points for a light rain.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Sometimes for sure! It's the spotting that gets kinda tricky on those days.

[@junejamieson850]

Wow, that was amazing! Thank you for sharing. I have fished extensively on your first river, but little in the South Island. Fortunately I live in New Zealand so have the options to experience what you have. Thanks for coming, please let your friends know what a wild fishing paradise New Zealand really is!

[@FLYALLSZN]

I loved that first river, might have to revisit the next time I'm down there!

[@DwayneAllen-e3j]

Out standing photography!

[@godzonerefections]

Hi, I have guided many clients back in the 1980's some through the South Island but mainly the Central North Island and I have a medal at World Champs back then. For many years I worked otherwise in business and have now returned to guide the fabulous North Island New Zealand and my book once again this summer (your Winter) is OPEN for you.

[@robzohrab]

Im enjoying the video dude! Im a kiwi , and I love a good flyfishing mission!

[@LeoxKnowx]

Nice movie , thanks for sharing

[@KW-gm5og]

Nice video! There are not enough hours in our life time to cover all of our creeks, rivers and lakes and for every large trout you catch, there is a bigger one you didn't see. As a South Island fisherman you have many more area's to explore.

[@vornamenachname2584]

fish numbers are very low - never heard a greater cap. - great video though ;)

[@FLYALLSZN]

Compared to the states fish numbers are super low. Thanks for watching!

[@riverhunterquebec]

Very good video thank you!

[@highthai7]

Wham bam thank you Sam!

[@FLYALLSZN]

Love this phrase

[@nicholasbehan5373]

Great video I went for 4 week from 2 years back What a place to fish 👌

[@Tiki63]

Awesomeness from someone who "gets it", come back anytime🌿

[@FLYALLSZN]

I'll be back as soon as I can!

[@trouttrackerparkcity]

Outstanding presentation...headed there in January for 3 weeks....

[@FLYALLSZN]

Best of luck down there!

[@olerabbevag9201]

Great video! Longing back there. Looking forward to Jan/Feb 2026 🙂 Greetings from Norway.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Thank you good luck!

[@Rustyhook1]

Great job. Thanks

[@Gantipancing11]

Spotnya josss kawan mantapppp....

[@p-anilsson6306]

Fished most of the places you fished in this movie and the tribute to buller with the Tea coloured water has some of the pickiest trout in the world😂💪✊

[@FLYALLSZN]

Yeah that river was so tricky!

[@p-anilsson6306]

@ but there lives trophies there😇👍 i lost a 12-13 pounder there and got some nice 7 pounders in there 👍

[@gemstatefisherman3409]

awesome

[@shanefraser7764]

Used to tickle big browns and rainbows out of the drains in Rotorua as a kid ❤🇳🇿🌿🏖👍salute for the hiking of the Te araroa trail bro probably seen more of our country than most of us, dont you be a stranger now😂🌈🏕🏖🌱👓🍻, chur churrrr🏖

[@FLYALLSZN]

Te Araroa was so amazing I might have to do it again someday

[@Trouttaranaki]

The river you are fishing at the 15-minute mark can hold large numbers of awesome fish. I fished that water last summer with great success. There is also a great camp site by the river upstream.

[@FLYALLSZN]

I believe it, I only fished a small section and the water was amazing

[@leighbaragwanath]

Some great fishing & an epic trip thanks for taking the time to show us your efforts. I was so proud of you for having a landing net, however if I may point out that handling the fish as much as you did creates issues with their survival once you finally released them. They may swim away after the hero photos are taken, although picking them up out of the water with dry hands & having them struggle in rocky shallow water as well as holding them up on their own weight is very damaging & it limits their survival. You put a lot of work & effort into making the account of your travels a little more care with the fish would be a fantastic add on to the experience.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Hey thanks for watching! I appreciate your passion for the health of these fish, the "hero shots" were very brief, I made sure to get every fish back quickly. Hands were wet, fish swam back strong, I've looked into this subject a lot and feel good about everything I did.

[@Sammysaltsadventures]

Awesome stuff dude ! Magical place indeed What weight fly set up are you using ? Cheers happy fly fishing

[@FLYALLSZN]

9 foot 5 weight almost always!

[@w5glsgary919]

Well done ✔

[@turbostunt321]

Great vid when part two?

[@FLYALLSZN]

Very soon!

[@TRKEWLEY17]

What kind of camera are you using? Great video, makes me want to book a trip and get on some big trout.

[@FLYALLSZN]

I use a Sony A7III. Thanks you should!

[@MikeAldrichPGA]

It’s amazing that you went all the way to NZ and never learned the South Island tactics for spooky fish.

[@FLYALLSZN]

I'd say I figured it out quick enough

[@MikeAldrichPGA]

@@FLYALLSZNCommented before I saw that you changed tactics. I had to relearn everything I knew about fly fishing when I went trekking through South Island. 18' of leader to 7x to catch 5# wild browns? Sounds crazy, no? How did you make the switch?

[@capchurnaychur6614]

home !!!

[@anthonygaynier98]

awesome video! How did this experience change how you fished other trout streams?

[@FLYALLSZN]

NZ fishing is more like hunting, such a different experience. This trip made me much better at spotting fish, but otherwise I still enjoy catching small native fish just as much as I always have!

[@acepinkerton4596]

Are you still in nz? Rotorua has got some good trout fishing spots as well as other tourist hot spots

[@FLYALLSZN]

I left a long time ago unfortunately... but Rotorua was on the list of places I didn't get to fish, maybe next time...

[@NAME-ff4mh]

can you recommend any guidebooks for SOuth Island please?

[@FLYALLSZN]

“South Island Trout Fishing Guide” by John Kent

[@ArielSalas-x4n]

Your next destination should be the south of chile ( Patagonia) it would be great

[@FLYALLSZN]

That is high on the list!

[@harcourtfentonmudd7692]

Well done. I think a month would be the minimum amount of time to fish NZ.

[@grantchisnall6918]

Which rain forest were you walking in the north island?

[@mobileplayers5008]

Fish can fly can pig next?

[@norbyguerrero8465]

Kilometers? How many is that into miles ??

[@FLYALLSZN]

1.6 km per 1 mile

[@norbyguerrero8465]

How are you guys so good at fly fishing? Hahaha ​@@FLYALLSZN

[@noahcunningham3166]

God damn man, those fish are actually stupid. Seeign this experience it feels like fishing New Zeland would ruin my expectations for almost anywhere else

[@FLYALLSZN]

It definitely changes your perspective a bit but I've gotten used to catching smaller fish again haha...

[@padraigcostello8499]

Where's Mike? Are there two Fly All SZN channels?

[@KaukTim]

Any hobbit sightings? ;)

[@countermoonman]

Lol😂

[@FLYALLSZN]

I’ll have to review the footage 😂

[@jakenbates]

Where’s Mike? This is bologna.

[@FLYALLSZN]

Sorry to disappoint!

[@timnell207]

First