My BIGGEST Brown Trout EVER!!!

Nearing the end of my time in the South Island, I get straight into it and head out explore another unknown river to me.
Right from the get go, it's a challenging place to fish but little do I know what is in store for me...
Just the stuff we daydream about...
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[@jarrettlandreth285]

When a fish can make you that exhausted it’s a true monster! Marvelous my man, what a trophy

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks bro! Still thinking about it now!

[@ddeboy002]

@@TrippinOnTrout Best parts-chasing it and having to work on landing this tank. Alex is smart. After enjoying landing it-he takes a moment to just stop fishing and take it all in. I know I would be shaking after a fish like that. I'd need 4 tylenol to get rid of my headache 2 hrs later from adrenaline withdrawl.

[@loungebiddle7922]

What a classic. No major build up, just a big dark fish, and once on, don't you love how the big wise trout often head down stream in a big hurry to their place of safe refuge. You did very nicely to follow, get dunked, get exhausted but still protect the 5x from breaking. Lived as much as is possible and thank you for sharing that memory. Will join you in spirit and be in the South and catch something similar. And yes, to those other comments, so lucky to have such a beautiful country, rivers, and wild trout. BTW, this is the first time I have subscribed so apologise for the ramble but just so happy to find TnOnTr and a fella who is authentic, real, a blast and shares all the best ways to setup and fish. Cool cool cool.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks heaps for the sub, welcome to the team!! Appreciate it🤙

[@jensunray1]

Thankyou for sharing your pure passion....to witness these adventures is simply magic !

[@andrewgregory5362]

Amazing videos and the fish are something else. What a place - top of my bucket list to visit. Thanks for making these - huge amount of effort and your friday fillers are great.

[@nickcanney2386]

Never watched someone run up and down the river like that interesting tactic and what a cool fish! Thanks for sharing and well done!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Cheers bro

[@paul_svensson]

I could feel your hope and despair all the way here. What a drama and this is when fishing is at its best! Thanks!

[@jimmyf9190]

Beautiful fish and beautiful reaction! This type of fish is a gift, and a wonderful blessing. To many act as though it's just another day in water with a catch like this one. Keep it wet!!

[@djelliott101]

You’re living the dream dude! Thank you for letting us fish vicariously through UK lock down four via your channel. Thank you.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Hang in there over there bro!!

[@tmoto272]

They get big because they’re not native and have few predators. Stunning locations all the same

[@milanbogdanovic6120]

Absolutely incredible! Nobody is making videos like you, brother, nobody. Exceptional work…

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks my Brutha Stoked you dig it💪

[@kevindrums1]

Oh man. What a memory you hooked!Nice work. So rewarding when they are that spooky

[@arnemueller2112]

Gorgeous scenery and no less gorgeous fish! Stunning footage!!

[@gregnelson7545]

Love to see you chase that fish down! Glad you caught it! Have had the same thing happen to me a few times. Great to finally net them, but it kills you when they get off! Great videos!

[@mattokeefe691]

I would think less than 1% of us would ever tie into a Brown that big. Especially in a river. Well done

[@DrFish71]

and that's what makes NZ such and incredibly special place.

[@neilryan3759]

Wow loved the way that fish played you mate all over the river swimming in and out of the boulders and finally coming to the net , looked like his choice.He's most probably sitting waiting for the next challenge , fantastic fishing dream rivers please don't stop making videos like this they really make an old mans day.Neil Ryan.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Nice one Neil! Stoked you like the vids so much mate🤙

[@waynenaylor5734]

Once again epic man, what an incredible fish! The colours on all those fish are amazing, so close the the colour of the water and stones spotting them must have been a challenge 🤙

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

What a beautiful giant brown trout! You earned his landing. Thank You for bringing us along on this fishing trip .Makes me want to go fishing in New Zealand.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

It’s a special place alright!

[@Rustyhook1]

That was a great workout. Well worth the walk in and out. Keep the videos coming. Thanks Seattle area. USA.

[@JameMakesNoise]

Got my first fly fishing rod today wish me luck boys

[@alexlewis8744]

good luck dude

[@mattmcgill9204]

James Mcpherson good luck mate

[@JameMakesNoise]

Ay thanks guys, had a go at lake pearson last week and got many wind knots and hooks in my back. Still working on the casting technique hahah

[@dermotmcgreevy5220]

@@JameMakesNoise hahah great mate, practice makes perfect!

[@ddeboy002]

Once you flyfish-you never go back.

[@artisimustribe8663]

The ambient type music is exactly how you feel if you'ld exploring such ridicilously beautiful countryside with the rivers. Its what I experienced anyhow, at my first fly trip in Norway. But i had an almost ancient video tape,of N.Z's Sout Island. From the 70's! With some locals and a typical Usa cowboy/business man. Never knew the title . Just before Y.T excisted. So i played it over and over. Couldnt believe this earth has such places for real. So I love these vids. S.I. of NZ is since on my bucketlist. Where it prob. always will stay in. So thanks for making all these excellent videos. Living in NL ,its a far cry from Flyfishing as it should be(as in these vids)👍🏻💪🏼

[@TrippinOnTrout]

That’s Awesome bro, appreciate that heaps! It’s a special place alright aye💥

[@bransonsimms1021]

Congratulations brother 👊🏽 That is a magnificent fish! New Zealand is definitely a dream fishing trip for me and I can’t wait to get a little taste of the experience!

[@jmichaelperez1575]

What a great fish and I for one appreciate how much you went through and how hard you worked for that fish. I'm sure had I been fortunate enough to have gotten the fish to eat I would have ended up on my face in the river with the fish long gone. Another great example of why we do what we do, something most don't understand. Cheers!!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Hahaha, well I did nearly end up on my face in the river😆 Always chasing that kind of buzz and result aye mate..

[@HeliosDroneWorks]

Congratulations! What a sick fish and experience. I live in Colorado in the US and we have some amazing and world class fly fishing. And then I watch your videos and they seem like fantasy land I’m stoked for you! Well done

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks so much bro. Much apprecIated🤙

[@MrCopenhagen113]

same boat here living in Western North Carolina lol i sit and drool over NZ streams. Scenery is almost as pretty as here to.

[@jasonguild287]

Alex, this is insane. Thanks for the video mate.

[@flyman451]

Great video! I watched many of your videos and those with your mate. Normally you guys are kind of ho hum and don't get very excited about 22" - 24" wild trout that guys in the US see maybe once a season. But I enjoyed seeing you get all excited and flustered with the monster brown. I've had fish like that, 23" - 24", on 5X and #18 dry flies that just wouldn't quit and you get so excited so happy when it finally is in the net. Good job and I'm happy for you.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks bro! Always happy to catch a fish but yes, you’re right here....this was a different level altogether for me!! The stoke is real!!

[@stevejuicy4568]

Another quality vid, mate. That brown was absolutely amazing. 🤘

[@dannyburnett8738]

Nice 1rst trout after you spooked them,,thats why i love to fly fish🎣👊🇮🇪

[@BlackCreekOps]

What an awesome fish. That's what real brown trout fishing is about mate. Well done.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Cheers Colby, good to see you back into the vids🤙

[@philgriffiths5514]

Now that's a proper Lump Alex. Amazing place to catch beautiful trout.

[@jlush444]

What a fish Alex. Congrats mate. That’ll stay with you forever. So so good.

[@stevenunn1642]

Another great video mate. Proper inspirational. Love em all.

[@mitchell1804]

Love watching these video's . That last fish was the trout of a lifetime . Very different to the trout fishing here in Scotland

[@TrippinOnTrout]

It sure was!! Nz is a special place alright🤙

[@rickfromthecape3135]

The beast! I was getting worn out just watching! Top flight cinematography as well. My favorite fishing channel!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Awesome bro, stoked about that🤙

[@malcolmbiddle2681]

Enjoyed it No End. You have grown on me old son. I am now a bolted on Trippin on Trout viewer. Well Done!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Stoked I won you over bro!!😄🤙

[@theyoungfisher1419]

What a fish that last 1 was 👌🎣. It certainly gave you the runaround 😂. Another great vid 👍

[@AnEm_Fishing]

Great fishing, great spots and great video. Cheers mate ...

[@TC-ym4bp]

Cracking Fish!! Great footage as always! 🎣

[@matthoole7708]

What a fish dude and the fight to match! Loved every second 👍👌

[@brentlawrence9265]

Awesum vid mate. Think you nailed it with the energy, music and cinematography. 👍😊👍

[@anthonyclark6118]

My favourite fly fishing video ever. Period! The thing I really like is the authenticity. God you have to work hard in those free stone SI streams. Just outstanding work, and to see the genuine joy!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Man that’s so cool💥 Often think back on that day….one of the stand out moments in my life for sure

[@anthonyclark6118]

@@TrippinOnTrout 20+ years ago did a trip deep into Fjordland. I still dream about it, those +10lb wild browns sucking cicada patterns, regularly! Unfinished business in NZ SI, central NI too!! Stay safe. Hope this lockdown is short and your out on those early spring Taupo waters soon enough!

[@martybraga4832]

That was amazing sir!! Thanks for sharing that awesomeness!! 🤘

[@scottwallis4280]

WHAT A PIG! Gorgeous fish! Loved every second of that, well done!

[@lawrencemacd63]

The shoulders on it Alex it’s a huge Broon Troot 🐟🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺🇦🇺 🐟🎣😁

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Was a beast fish aye mate🔥

[@patrickkrause8345]

Great content! thanks for making my day!

[@sputnick66]

Excellent Alex, well done!

[@anneelam6244]

Good Gracious! What a fish! Go Alex and Frank! Sweet 😁

[@paulmoy1763]

Watched this video for probably the tenth time, fabulous footage,amazing adventure for everyone too enjoy and follow many more,keep it up mate,superb.😀

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man, such a special fish! Stoked it’s worth a rewatch or ten💪

[@richardgill9484]

What a heck of a trout! The width across the back and depth of his shoulders are immense, and to land that on 5X - and - amongst all those boulders takes some skill. Congratulations on that beast! Another nice soundtrack too, with a hint of Cafe del Mar😎👍🏻

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Was tense for a while there!!!🤙

[@craigwall775]

Truly amazing can’t wait

[@norman5202]

Mate cheers from Aus cant wait to get back to the South Island next season. A fantastic fish and a real pleasure to watch your fight. Tight lines!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Was a very special day that one! Easy to get skunked on that river!

[@qcarr]

Wow, what a monster Brown! Beautiful water, amazing country - thanks for sharing! All the best from Vermont, USA.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man, stoked you enjoyed it🤙

[@intothewildwego7085]

No words can describe this video except INCREDIBLE!! Well done, dude!!!!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks heaps man

[@kennethgordon7885]

Awesome fish! Man you were breathing HARD! Great video, keep them coming mate!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Haha, yeah that fish nearly wrecked me!!

[@jimmyb8389]

For a moment there i thought you were on a mean bull that had never been ridden before , that was a long 7 seconds , one of the best trout fight videos ive seen.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Nice one, stoked you are digging the content! 🤙

[@squatchy69]

Such a nice fish and great video. So many bucks and almost no hens. Usually kind of skinny too. I wish I have water like that. We have giant fish but super crowded. You're my favorite

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man, stoked you enjoyed it💥

[@frankvandoorn]

Well, done! Pleasure to watch on a winters day in Western Canada.

[@brianc9392]

Crazy to see that big trout like this even exist. Need to come for a visit and a fishing trip

[@BorisLudwig]

Nice place and beautiful browns. Well done. Just a suggestion, I'd love to see you holding the fish in such a way that allows us to see the tail too.

[@paulmcfadden4932]

Great effort. Showed allot of patience and experience getting that stupendous fish to the net. What a bulldozer.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Sometimes it works out in your favour aye bro...!

[@Irideus]

Love it ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~cheers to the journey!!!!!!!!!!!!cheers

[@jamiewaring8296]

I could feel the anxiety about landing that one , great film and fun to watch , keep up the good work

[@turbo2275]

Magnificent fish mate, really nice work!

[@ferencbene2688]

What a stonker of a fish, that 10 pounder was amazing. In fact, they are all amazing, just wish I was back there again. The spare ribs in the Boot and Jandals in Omarama are something to behold, if you can even finish them all.

[@Steven-td3ec]

Awesome brown Alex! You are a😅 fantastic angler and cinematographer. Beautiful done, you manage to capture The beautiful scenery and the battle between you and that monster brown. Bravo well done

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks heaps man 💪

[@hughmccann7414]

Awesome "bruiser" of a fish. He led you a "merry dance" that's for sure...🎣

[@ericlehrman7995]

Love watching you fish, man!! I’m fairly new to the sport and you make me want to get out and do it more. I’ll never be catching anything near what you catch on a regular basis though here in the states. Cheers, mate 🤘.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Get out there son!!! It’s all one big journey...you’ll start with smaller fish while you upskill and learn and then before u know it, you are on a plane to the other side of the world an adventures!!

[@brianzellner6277]

Awesome fish! Great catch!

[@neilingledew4957]

wow my friend what a epic fight with that beautiful fish. keep them comming.

[@headlessflyfisherman6346]

Time to seriously think about moving to New Zealand!! Solid game 👊

[@robgrubb420]

they don't allow it.

[@markiosty8748]

Nice fishing mate ! Nothing like the 'Big Browns' !

[@big1dog23]

Most instructive YT NZ FF channel ever. Mike's were great, as were some early guys like"Troutboys" I think, but nobody shared as much info., while providing excellent videos of beautiful places and fish. Tight lines!

[@NordicSnowboarder]

100% agree. Unfortunately, Alex had to stop doing this as you will see from his final video (posted last week I think). So sad!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man, Head over to Patreon to keep watching www.patreon.com/trippinontrout?

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Incredible fish mate, congratulations!

[@joshuad.3466]

What a beast of a fish my friend, one for the books, congrats !

[@CrazyAboutFlyFishing]

You are going to remember that one for a long time. Awesome fish mate and fantastic work on 5x. Great angling.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man, def won’t forget it!!

[@FreeFormFlyFisher]

Thats a freakin monster. That top shot above the fish literally made my jaw drop. Awesome catch man.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Unreal aye bro!!

[@richardharrod378]

Amazing fish, awesome job!

[@jonathankane6741]

Such a well deserved fish bro 🌅🎣🙏

[@MrKveite1]

I am really enjoying the browns and obv they are all good but that one tank...the canal fatties are much larger but not in the same league by far. Great stuff:)))

[@tlpoutdoorsman]

Epic epic epic video epic epic beautiful brown trout oh my goodness you live in Paradise my friend!!!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

You got that right!

[@ericyamashita7273]

What a fish! And thanks for showing how hard you have to work to get them. I need to swap my flies much more often and work on that presentation. I really apprecite the time lapses and monologue of the flies you're trying. I've got some work to do! Cheers buddy & tight lines!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Brown of my life right there and still buzz off it when I think back. Stoked the content keeps you entertained 🤙

[@davidg-m1768]

Great battle - loved it!

[@seanharwood974]

That’s a beast of a fish and what a battle . 👏👏👏

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man, super cool day alright!

[@dannyburnett8738]

Thanks for the vid bro🎣👊🇮🇪

[@jeffreylee6259]

That's really Beautiful Browns... Fish On Brother 👍

[@lornehenkel5036]

Thank you for putting in the work Alex! Congrats on that monster brown & on 5X!! Just Awesome!!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Wikid dude, cheers!

[@marklamude2355]

Alex that fish was 30inch all day and in prime condition with 5-6 inch shoulders. Double figures all day long, not that it matters, pretty much a fish of a lifetime seeing as its wild, on film on a mission as well, friggin stoked for you mate.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Wikid bro. Thanks so much

[@toddphillips9989]

Awesome fish, Alex! That was an enormous brown.

[@The3Ddude]

Stunning trout.

[@Scott-hq3jq]

Fantastic! You're very skilled.

[@DevilsAvocado69]

Scottish guy here, we have way smaller brown trout in the rivers here, but there are some bigger ones and over the years me and many others have noticed that a small damsel nymph takes bigger fish when there are bigger fish to be had. If you have your heart set on dry fly fishing go for something with obvious legs and a good surface pattern, obvious wings and a fuzzy body. The bigger fish need either turned on by a big hatch which the goal would be to match or something worth making the effort for. If there is no hatch on, then go for the damsel or the big leggy dry, don't be scared of spooking them with the cast, you seem to have a good cast, we can't see you moving but with fishing movement in the water is way more likely to spook them than a good cast.

[@louieschmidt2953]

Alex !!!! Watching you running up and down the river was making me tired lol the anticipation of that fish man wow !!! Congrats on that beautiful fish bro !!!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Chur Louie🤙 Nice one my bro

[@johnconklin5180]

Beastmode! Amazing fish. Congrats..

[@jimcarle]

Literally “Trippen on Trout” - mega trout! Love your videos. We passed you yesterday heading out on your boat from Tokaanu

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Hahaha, small world round here aye!!

[@kmason525]

Again & Again You Just Keep Producing 👏🏽 Keep It My Man Brilliant Watch 👊🏽👌🏽

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man

[@freddumas8536]

Congrats & Thanks for sharing those moments 🤜🤛

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks for watching!

[@TroutNowNZ]

Just watched this again, what a horse. Love it Alex and here’s looking to next month. 👍

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Awesome bro. Such an unreal day!

[@craigf3624]

Great footage of an epic fight, a big fish, a small fly and a light rod..................I have chased steelhead several hundred yards down a river, stumbling over rocks, in and out of a raft, exhuatsed and lost the fish in the end............great to see your fish finally in the net.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Cheers man, was a truly special fish that one 💥🔥

[@jonathanm9793]

Bruh, well done! What a tank! Sweet fishing experience! I love hunting smallmouth in the rivers here in Ohio, not the best waters, but still very enjoyable for me!

[@oliverhartflytying]

Love the videos mate! Keep up the grind!! Definitely deserve more subscribers!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks bro!!

[@sundroplover37]

Absolutely love the Howler Bros apparel!!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Yeah it’s cool aye🔥🔥

[@shawnschallenger1972]

Very nice fish 🐟 👌. Love it