I got a nice brown on the matauta river on a sz 18 pheasant tail below a sz 16 para adams on my second cast up a shallow straight feed line without sighting the fish. I proceeded to fish the rest of the day landing only one more fish. Its tricky down there and vastly more success will be had with a guide.
Loved the video!! As an American, I like comparison you made to the landscapes we have! This reminds me a lot like what I saw in Alaska, it really seems like there will be a moose or bear somewhere lol. Would be amazing to see the Moa or Haast's Eagle if they were around still!
Bit late to comment seeing this vid is 3 years old. But you are not ON the South Island. If I come to America, I am not ON America, I am IN America. OK so US is a big continent. The South Island of NZ is as big as England. When you visit the UK, are you ON England? No, you are IN it. If you are saying ON because the South Island is an island, Australia is an island too. When you visit Australia, are you ON Australia?
Your title should read "how to fish in the South Island"
So yes, it does drive us Kiwis nuts when people say they are ON the South Island or the North Island. Thanks
Just a question; is fly fishing the only form of fishing allowed on the south island? Do fly fishing guides accept guiding anglers using more conventional tackle?
That was epic! Very well filmed and instructor was brilliant. It's summer here in New Zealand at the mo. Taking the family camping next week, will be packing my fly rod & fishing a river in the North Island.
Great video. Good tips from your guide and a beautiful location. I’m visiting NZ next year and hope to get a couple of days fishing. Which river were you fishing and what was the access point for the walk in? Also do you know what length and line weight the rod was. I’m thinking of taking a 9’ 5 weight. Thanks for sharing. 🙂👍
Nice of your guide to walk us through the basics. No 1st time NZ FFer should go w/out first having a day or two with a association member guide. My nephew, who is a Montana FF guide, and I did well free lancing after a 2 day tutorial on spring creeks and freestone streams by a really good guide. .
The way you fish South Island New Zealand is you bring the military in and you arrest every politician judge and political appointee in the government take them out to shark infested waters and kick them out of the boat
I will be traveling NZ next year. Locals, have some good fishing spot I should be aware? Any good fishing store? South island is better to find good mountain river? Any adivce is welcome.
I’m new to yr channel but just want to say I love it 👍👍 very enjoyable. Me and the wife love trout fishing we do a lot from our boat here in Rotorua. I do a bit of fly fishing myself when I can, awesome video tho keep up the great work. 👍👍
My dad was fly fishing in Montana just a few days ago and you are right, the scenery is very similar. He caught a fish and I’m so glad you were able to have success as well! Enjoyed the video!
I got a nice brown on the matauta river on a sz 18 pheasant tail below a sz 16 para adams on my second cast up a shallow straight feed line without sighting the fish. I proceeded to fish the rest of the day landing only one more fish. Its tricky down there and vastly more success will be had with a guide.
Loved the video!! As an American, I like comparison you made to the landscapes we have! This reminds me a lot like what I saw in Alaska, it really seems like there will be a moose or bear somewhere lol. Would be amazing to see the Moa or Haast's Eagle if they were around still!
Awesome, we are so lucky to live in such a great place.
You should do more fishing videos like this, here in NZ and abroad.
Bit late to comment seeing this vid is 3 years old. But you are not ON the South Island. If I come to America, I am not ON America, I am IN America. OK so US is a big continent. The South Island of NZ is as big as England. When you visit the UK, are you ON England? No, you are IN it. If you are saying ON because the South Island is an island, Australia is an island too. When you visit Australia, are you ON Australia?
Your title should read "how to fish in the South Island"
So yes, it does drive us Kiwis nuts when people say they are ON the South Island or the North Island.
Thanks
Just a question; is fly fishing the only form of fishing allowed on the south island? Do fly fishing guides accept guiding anglers using more conventional tackle?
Awesome video
For an avid fly fisherman, that hand position on those fish pics looks pretty amateur! 😉Nice vid and tight lines though.
Was that fishing the Ahuriri river?
Reel way to slow . Got to reel em in fast or they will get off
The guide's voice was irritating. They are always so cocky and know-it-alls.
That was epic! Very well filmed and instructor was brilliant. It's summer here in New Zealand at the mo. Taking the family camping next week, will be packing my fly rod & fishing a river in the North Island.
Thanks
Also noticed you were using wet suit socks and light boots. Much better than waders.
Great video. Good tips from your guide and a beautiful location. I’m visiting NZ next year and hope to get a couple of days fishing. Which river were you fishing and what was the access point for the walk in? Also do you know what length and line weight the rod was. I’m thinking of taking a 9’ 5 weight.
Thanks for sharing. 🙂👍
Which river is featured?
Great clip.
Nice of your guide to walk us through the basics. No 1st time NZ FFer should go w/out first having a day or two with a association member guide. My nephew, who is a Montana FF guide, and I did well free lancing after a 2 day tutorial on spring creeks and freestone streams by a really good guide. .
The way you fish South Island New Zealand is you bring the military in and you arrest every politician judge and political appointee in the government take them out to shark infested waters and kick them out of the boat
what a proper guide! knows what he's doing and giving a very clear instructions.
I will be traveling NZ next year. Locals, have some good fishing spot I should be aware? Any good fishing store? South island is better to find good mountain river? Any adivce is welcome.
Hey Alex, what river was this one?
A very successful day. That Kea kit looks handy….so hard to find waterproof first aid, survival kits. Great idea
Nice! 😎👌😍
1:03 I would be stoked to be skunked!!! I would pack that skunk in the bong and blow it up!!! what's he complaining about?
May 2021? I didn't know New Zealand was open for visitors. I wonder what was involved in getting there.
That was a fun watch. Good work getting your SI fish. Will be keeping an eye out for some more fly fishing adventures.
Awesome! Is headed toward glendhu infront of roy’s peak?
I’m new to yr channel but just want to say I love it 👍👍 very enjoyable. Me and the wife love trout fishing we do a lot from our boat here in Rotorua. I do a bit of fly fishing myself when I can, awesome video tho keep up the great work. 👍👍
and the good thing is theres no bears in NZ 😊
Great video! So many great spots in NZ
Beautiful stuff man! Thanks!
That looks like the Motatapu River. I drove right past and fished the Matukituki instead! Next time. I agree it looks like Montana.
Good video, shows just how much it takes to catch a bloody trout in NZ!
Beautiful catch! Love that area!
My dad was fly fishing in Montana just a few days ago and you are right, the scenery is very similar. He caught a fish and I’m so glad you were able to have success as well! Enjoyed the video!
Man what a dream to be able to fly fish in New Zealand and catch a fish as well! Well done playing the fish 👌🏼 tight lines 👍🏻
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great video mate, nothing beats fly fishing in the South Island. I am from there personally. Great effort on them couple of rainbows bud.