Fly Fishing Freedom. (Large Browns in NZ)
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- With the world in the fierce grip of a global pandemic, there are few places in the world where anglers have the freedom to roam and fish with unrestricted access and companionship. New Zealand is one of the few... Although we miss our international friends and our guiding industry is on it's knees, there is a shining light at the end of a long and gloomy tunnel here - FREEDOM TO FISH!
Join myself (Mike Kirkpatrick) and good mate Hans Kreuer, as we embark on a three day trip in search of some large brown trout, with the unsettled spring weather looking to finally relent into some fine days.
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Food for the soul. Next best thing to being there - fantastic work Mike. Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to say so
Cheers Mike, unbelievable footage.
Thanks bud!
As always Mike the wait is worth it and just over an hour long an excellent watch. That part of the country is just fantastic. I think our hunting/fishing guides are doing it pretty tough, income wise, at the moment so hang in there and thanks for the videos.
Thanks mate! Yeah it's not easy, but there are many much worse off so we're focusing on the positive at the moment
Fantastic ❤️
Thanks bubbles!
nice work but hate to see fish beached like that, if there eyes get damaged you would never know. lets look after these beautiful fish we treasure so much.
I’ll pass your thoughts on, cheers.
Absolutely superb Mike! Thank you!,,
Thanks Craig!
No worries Mike, keen to know more about that backhand cast you were doing at the 35 minute mark in particular the technique of making the line lay on the water on the final part of the cast? Looks like the right cast for the conditions!
Great fishing Mike. I loved the filming when you drove away and the camera was over taken with sand flies.
Yeah that’s an ‘occupational hazard’
Well done Mate. From the Seattle area.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video I could watch this all day. Congrats on some awesome fish in a beautiful place.
Thanks sooo much for wacthing and supporting the channel! Cheers and thanks for watching - Subscribe if you havent already for more...
Thanks for that film. As always it is absolutely beautiful. If only Scomo and Cindy would let us play. In the meantime I appreciate your thoughts and hope that relief is in sight for everyone.
Northern Trout thanks for taking the time to comment and I happy you liked it!
As always Mike you never fail to deliver a beautifully filmed piece of of fishing excellent dialogue and scenery to die for,well done to both of you on some stunning fish.
Thanks so much for your continued support and watch this space for more content soon!
Sitting in Dubai messaging my brother in OZ, wishing we were both back in Scotland or living his fishy tales in NZ, testing out my new Clearwater 5# that my wife bought me over 2 years ago and hasn't met her first fly. loving your channel all be it slightly hating you at the moment. keep up the great work and enjoy every eddie, you lucky bastard.
A great video!
Thanks mate!
Mike...this is one of those channels that I can not afford to lose. Working 12 hr shifts at a hospital around seemingly endless numbers of COVID patients and being in school full time again does not allow me too much freedom to fish. Your videos take me to these places that I can only dream about right now. Until our world changes for the better, I will have to live vicariously through you and your fantastic journeys. In the meantime, keep healthy, keep safe, and keep up the beautiful work in these videos.
Anthony Gregorio Hi Anthony, thanks for your humbling comments and I'll be trying to increase the content if I can. These clips can take anything from 20 - 60 hours of work (not to mention the time filming on the water) and the investment of gear. So in short it's a labour of love that is cool to share with like minded folks like yourself. I hope you, along with everyone else, can get back to normality sooner rather than later. Cheers buddy
Another @mikefsher classic as always, the surroundings the pure serenity of it all. Stubborn as a few of us that continue to stick with long 20 foot leaders refusing to cut them down because of the wind, Its a battle within a battle we like to overcome so I get it, all them fish were in prime condition and to then feel a tad hungry towards the end to see you cook up another fine meal involving a nice piece of steak in the evening. Do continue on making these films, its always a pleasure to watch them and every time I see the notification pop up that just builds to the excitement of knowing I'm in for a treat for the night.. top filming Mike!
Highcountry Flylife I'm humbled buddy to know what I produce resonates so deeply with good folks like yourself. I think what I do doesn't suit RUclips algorithms much as some of my last clips haven't even reached views near the amount of subscribers, not that it's about that but it doesn't make it easier for sure.
@@mikefsher No worries. I've been watching your videos for along time, even well before I created my own channel to then comment on your content. On the subject of algorithms, I've never really understood how that all works, but what I had realised, that the title you use for a video uploaded to RUclips plays a big part to a film being picked up on the search engine. I noticed personally myself when the words "Fly Fishing" for an example became part of the title, views went up considerably for me anyway, but it's a funny one. I echo your thoughts on what your saying about the number of subscribers and views, some of your best films you might have less views than what you may consider better than the latter for instance, that's where it becomes tricky to understand. All your films are top notch including this one, I've always thought & continued to put these ones in the top 4, *It's All Part Of The Story *Campfire Reflections *The Agony & The Ecstasy *Rising Expectations which I thought was a classic with the Canadian guy Brier Kelly.. Who can forget his terrible rubber soles for footwear! great vid though, but yeah I'm glad to see many others follow my sentiments as them videos really sky rocketed for views. I'd personally pay to view your content eg Insight The Trophy Quest, so whatever it is that will help you to continue making these videos I'll jump on board anycase!
@@HighcountryFlylife thanks for your thoughts and support matey, means a lot. I quite enjoyed making/watching ‘Erasing the winter blues’ but they’re all fun to be involved in... I’m going to look into how to go about getting done ‘community support’ to make it a little more worthwhile to continue with
Well done Mike! Amazing video. Beautiful fish, beautiful river and some fine-looking camp side meals. I appreciate that you take good care of them too. Can you answer a question for me? I'm used to keeping a lot more distance between me and the fish. Are you trying to fish close enough to see the fish take the nymph in case it's too subtle to see it on the dry? Different reason?
Thanks so much and good question. As long as you understand the trouts viewing window, you can get closer than most anglers think. The advantages are many: better drift is the biggest, then seeing the take, followed by being more accurate, then more secure short range sets. Hope this helps!
I feel so blessed at having the opportunity last year to fish with these two great gentlemen . Watching the artists at work ..lovely country, lovely people and amazing place to fish. Next time I go back will make sure I am better prepared to present the fly where it needs to be ...Mike gave me great advice about my hand position while casting that I took to heart. Enjoy Mike and Hans, the ability to have this wonderful country to yourselves for a while ..you lucky guys!!! Look forward to seeing you next year hopefully!! What heaven on earth !!
Thanks for the kind words Gary. We both enjoyed our time with you very much. Roll on next time aye?!
Absolutely brilliant - missing you last year and probably this one too - last bit brought a tear to my eye. Take care.
Yeah buddy, my season is always better after my Dorian fix! Take care of buddy
One wonders whether there are any small trout in NZ, after seeing these stunning fish. Second time I’ve watched your video, Mike. Awesome as always. Love your narration. I suppose you’re already into the new season by now. Hope all is well, mate. Cheers!
you don't see the small ones cause they're hiding from the scary big ones! All good here buddy - cheers! I’ve just uploaded a new pay per view movie to Vimeo which is pretty cool
Great video, hoping to get to NZ in '22. I was wondering what weight and length rods you fellas were using? Thanks much !
Cheers - 9’ 5 and 6wts
ya guys do the fishing..me myself swim into that river ...💖💖🤩🤩
Each to his/her own I guess!
@@mikefsher 👍👍💖
Mike thanks for the last well wishes. I have been fishing NZ every year since 1984 met you on the water a couple of times so cant wait to get the country open. Great video as usual.
Oh ok John, where was that? Cheers for taking the time to comment mate
Just EPIC...cant say anything else.....thanks for sharing Mike......must add that I just love those 'torpedo releases'....lol...when the fish just heads off back into the river at a rate of knots.....again THANKS !!!
Thanks so much for watching! Yeah If you play them hard they swim away harder!
Awesome stuff as always!!! It just looks too good to be true... one day 😉
I’ll be here to help with that!
Great stuff Mike, don't think we will be able to fish in Spain for a while yet due to travel restrictions but it's for the best. Your videos are amazing and I've watched Trophy Quest a couple of times now during lock down. An absolute beast of a film. Keep them coming!!!!!
Thanks so much for supporting me and I’m so stoked you liked my movie!
Mike you never fail to impress. Appreciate the genuine sentiment for all of us stuck in limbo right now. Really looking forward to getting out to NZ and being guided by you in the not too distant future. Do take care!!
Cheers mate. Yeah it's easy to forget how most anglers around the world are either severely limited or even unable at all to get out. We have it good here for sure.
Awesome footage guys - one day Ill get down there with you!!
I look forward to it mate!
Great video
What percentage are you casting blind compared to sight fishing that main stream seems ro be moving fast!!
Cheers mate - it was all sight fishing buddy, we spotted every trout we caught here.
You’re gonna have to move south if this keeps up buddy! Weirdly I happened to be parked right by your place recently doing a ride on the Coppermine. Was tempted to knock on your door and ask for an autograph on my fly rod case always in the car when I’m up your way....
If my wagons parked in the driveway, come and say hi. I can hang with the common folk! 🤣🤣 cheers mate
Oh my word now that is trout fishing at its best lads I luv your videos and how gentle ye are towards them beautiful beautiful trout I live in Ireland..we have some lovely river here with some of the best lakes.. watching those big big trout is a dream of mine to spend a few days on a camping trip fishing for those big trout keep up the great fishing lads and tight lines 🎣🎣🎣🎣
Thanks Alan and best then to look me up when this craziness is over and I’ll get you into it!
awesome and emotional as always Mike. as one stuck at home (in the UK) this has given me some soul food to keep me going for a few more weeks. Thanks brother.
Thanks for your heartfelt comments buddy. You’re most welcome!
Great film Mike- is that on the South Island?
Cheers, it is indeed
Just watched it again as we were meant to be out doing it but the weather put a halt to that. Still the best fishing vid on RUclips
Yeah the weather kinda sucks this season but next time buddy1
A lovely film Mike. I recognize them rivers, without givin anything away here to the public, that last small river you went too towards end of video starts with "N" & you were camping at "B". Nice spot, hard to get in, often when I tried fishin there it's full of anglers right through that road. Gets well hammered them 3 stretches of river. May I ask do you build your leaders from scratch or do you buy tapered leaders & just extend to your length, you cut through that wind no trouble
I don’t get into specifics on an open forum so I won’t go further but thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
Please keep up your wonderful work. It's needed now more than ever,
I'll be doing my best! Cheers buddy
Amazing work on the river for some memorable fish. Quick question: I'm wondering about the water I've seen in NZ. The rivers seem to be quite large for a smaller country. I live in Colorado at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and we only have a couple comparable rivers (The Colorado, the Platte and maybe The Arkansas). Are these rivers smaller than they appear on camera? If not, how do they get so large so quickly? I hope this question makes some sense. Thanks and great film.
Thanks for reaching out and your kind thoughts. Rainfall and topography buddy. Steep country, big mountains and high rainfall means big rivers and frequent freshes
Another fantastic video. Thanks from the USA.
Thanks and you’re welcome
Fantastic fish in fantastic places with fantastic guides in anglers paradise ❤️
Cheers and thanks for watching - Subscribe if you havent already for more...
So sick Mike. Love your style of videos. Beautiful and philosophical. Hope to get down to the mainland soon 🤙
Awesome videography….
I’ve watched close to all your videos …..The footage and great angling is absolutely brilliant….
You guys in NZ are blessed with great beauty , surrounding and beautiful fish.
You and your mate Hans are classics !! You both seem like real knock around down to earth blokes.
Keep up the awesome content mate….
Bravo 👏
Cheers
John
Thanks so much for your kind thoughts. Hans is a good laid back bugger and we don’t take it too seriously. After all
It’s a pastime, and the point is to simply have fun. Thanks again!
@@mikefsher
Yes so true mate. You two remind me of me and my mate here in Australia…..
And very enjoyable pastime …
I wish we had the quality dish you guys have in Australia… I Have a lot of kiwi mates here and you guys are so layer back and down to earth…..
It was a pleasure meeting you mike. Take care mate and I look forward to your next video . Tight lines mate 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sorry for the typo mate… bloody fingers are to big for the phone. Lol
Once again another hour of pure joy watching you guys fish ... I'm looking forward to the eventual opening up of travel so I can come home to the south island and have some time on these wonderful waters.
Hang in there and wishing you all the best in these challenging times ... thanks for still delivering these quality clips when your guiding business is under pressure.
When the opportunity arises to come over I will give you a shout. ... very healthy looking fish, beautiful condition !!
Thanks for supporting me and this channel by taking the time to have a watch and comment - much appreciated. We'll be here when the borders open!
Nice one Mike and Han’s
Excellent scenery, fishing and commentary.
So appreciative of your work and time 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for your kind thoughts and thanks for watching!
Superb movie. Sitting here in Ireland locked down and raining.
Hopefully an hour of indulgent escapism.
Thank you, Mike. Your videos are a ray of light in the grey German winter. I hope everything will work out for us to fish with Hans in November. Keep your fingers crossed and don‘t educate too many trout until then 😎
Hehe yeah we'll save a few for you, no worries. Cheers for the kind words
Awesome times Mike.So looking forward to getting out there.Keep the clips coming fella.
Cheers Steve, will do!
Excellent. Well done. Reminds me that it has been too long since I was down your way. Must do it - again! Greetings from Denmark.
Cheers buddy
Reminded why you’re my all time favorite number ONE RUclips channel Boss. Best music, best storytelling, best fishing.
Thanks sooo much for your loyal support Joel - means a lot. All I can hope is folks like watching what I like making.
Beautiful fish and country, thank you for taking us along
You're most welcome!
Amazing as per usual. I am happy to donate for content of this nature, if you accept donations. I use Venmo. Looking forward to the new vids in higher resolution. Keep it up.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I certainly take donations as anything I can get back helps pay for the investment in gear which isn’t cheap
@@mikefsher do you have a Pay Pal, Venmo account, preferred email address, or a site where I could do so?
@@andronomisneltron3231 I have put a donation link under the description. Many thanks, highly appreciate this!
@@mikefsher sure thing, Mike. I will make a donation this week
@@andronomisneltron3231 Cheers buddy it will help in a season without my regular overseas clients!
Now that’s some amazing trout fishing! I thought I had it pretty good living in the foot hills of Alberta. Have to make out to this incredible fishery one of these days.
Another epic film, Mike. Keep them coming! Are you fishing the new Centric in this? If so, what weight/model and how do you find them so far?
Thanks mate! Yep, I have the 9’ 5 and 6wts and love both with the 5 being superb!
Great video again👍 Awsome... Lovely scenery, big and beautiful browntrout.... perfect really🎣
Thanks sooo much for your kind thoughts and hopefully another to watch soon
Are you allowed to fish these waters for free or do they belong to the national parks or maybe privately Owned by a club.
You can fish these as long as you have your license through NZ Fish and Game. The best way to learn would be by hiring a guide
I look forward with anticipation to each new video. This one surely didn’t disappoint. As I have come to expect, skillfully shot and edited, beautiful country and stunning fish.
Thanks so much for taking the time to say so - it's much appreciated
Love your videos mate!! Hope to fish you and ole Hansie one of these days. Hoping to head out to NZ in 2022.
Cheers mate, we’ll be here!
Another great watch Mike. Great part of the country. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Colby.
Thanks Colby! Indeed sir.
Awesome, outstanding, fantastic! A dream of mine to fish NZ and these beautiful trouts. Hopefully it lasts not that long to make wishes come true!!!
Thanks buddy, look me up when you get here!
Nicely filmed with great scenery as a backdrop. Incredible fish to top it off. Thanks for posting. On your last fish you mentioned using 5X tippet. Can you be specific of the make and type of tippet? I can't believe you were able to land that monster on 5X... speaks well of your skills.
Cheers for the kind thoughts! I use Trouthunter flourocarbon pretty exclusively.
@@mikefsher Thanks Mike! I've added that tippet to my shopping list. I expect that your rod must have a relatively soft tip section to absorb the shock of a sudden bolt by the fish and to prevent the tippet from breaking. If it's not too much to ask, can you tell me the make, model, and weight the your rod you used for those large fish?
I fish ( mostly nymph ) the Madison River in Montana every year. Normally I use 5 weight rods except when it's really windy, then I go to a fast action 6 weight.
@@schmoonkie I use 9’5wts generally and either the Scott Radian or the new Scott Centric.
Another great video- think I've watched them all at least twice-thanks
Haha cheers for the support buddy!
Awesome
Stunning scenery
Stunning fish
Love your work
Thanks for sharing
Thanks mate for taking the time to watch and comment - means a lot
A pleasure to be there with ya! cheers. Beautiful fish! So looking forward to my trip back to the south island. Thank you for the adventure.
Thanks for coming along!
Thank you for this. I appreciate your final message which gives me hope that better days are coming. Can’t wait to get out there again. Charles
You’re most welcome! I’m sure that things will improve sooner that later
Hi Mike, I am thinking about going fly fishing in this river this weekend do you have any fly recommendations?
cheers Regan
Sorry mate just saw this too late to be of any help
Wonderful, as always. Brings me back to those special, distant, waters.
Cheers mate and I’m happy you liked it!
Beautifully conditioned buttery Browns.
They are indeed!
It's all been mentioned in the comments below! Thanks Mike for getting us over the winter blues here in Europe, keeps our hopes high. Please do not stop sharing these great moments of flyfishing and inspiration. Hope to see you in November.....
I'm only to happy to help buddy and it makes me smile to know that i can add a little ray of sunshine through the gloom. See you when im looking at ya!
Just an other great video 🤩
Please, keep them coming 🙏 Not able to get there yet...
Thanks you so much & Congrats 👏
Thanks to you too for taking the time to watch, I appreciate the support buddy
Amazing, im on the way :)
Hehe - you’re welcome
Well it has been a long wait but well worth it, just superb! Thankyou so much Mike. Oh to be back there, I miss it sooooo much.
Adrian
Yeah cheers! Must be tough when you cant get here at all...
top video in all respects
Thanks
Well done mate! Looking forward to catch up next time I show up!
Haha thanks Peter, I’ll be here buddy, just drop me a line.
Been along time since I watched your last film. It's been sincerely missed. Thank you 🤘
Cheers for bring part of the team buddy! Glad you liked it!
No offense mate, but do you guide anyone other than this bloke?
I don't think he is guiding him. He wouldn't be fishing himself if he was. I'm pretty sure this is guides time off trips he films.
@@quentinforster hahaha
As it says in the description, Hans is a mate and fellow guide.
Ha llegado el espectáculo !!!!! Un maravilloso video como siempre!!!!!
Cheers!
Wonderful video. My trip of a lifetime from UK to NZ is Feb 23. Will be avidly watching before then, and praying to the weather gods…
Whereabouts in New Zealand?
You're ability to find and catch monster browns is amazing. Great content as always.
Thanks for the kind words! Cheers and thanks for watching - Subscribe if you havent already for more...
@@mikefsher been subscribed for ages. Always look forward to more.
Wow what a beautiful film, what is the reel and rod used at 26:36? Love looks of it and it just handles that beautiful trout with grace
Cheers for the support! The rod used is the new Scott Centric 6wt and the reel was a Guideline Fario (a gift from the owner) both great pieces of kit for sure
Awesome. The solitude, the waters, the..FREEDOM. Thanks for sharing this experience.
Brilliant video Hugh wild fish. Tom lreland.
Cheers Tom!
Amazing video thanks Mike, great inspiration to get out there and explore more of our beautiful rivers.
Thanks buddy glad you enjoyed it!
was up that way in january visiting my sister...did a bit of exploring and wading, caught the biggest trout of my life on the smallest fly ever - awesome
Please, which rods with which length and gauge, which reels, and which lines and leaders do you use?
We use Guideline rods, reels and gear including lines and leaders now
What magnificent fish, fishing and filming, many thanks
Thank you sooo much for your kind words!
Would love to know the brand/type of reel/rod at 26:36.
Scott Centric 6wt rod and Guideline Fario reel
Wow amazing fishing, absolutely I like your video.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch - subscribe for more!
Great video as always, be there shortly
Ohh how I’ve missed you’re videos
Glad to help out and sorry it’s been so long between drinks
As always Mike awesome footage and dream fishing
Damian Kessner cheers mate!
Mike, You are better than Lee Wulff, Lefty Kreh, Dave Whitlock, Jim Teeny, Bud Lilly, Jeremy Wade, Jose Weihebe, Mel Krieger, Kevin VanDam & Bill Dance all put together...
Wow! Some esteemed names you put me in there with, not sure about that but very humbled by your words for sure! Thanks so much 🙏
Mike has the most delicate cast and presentation
Haha whatever works buddy!
Awsome Guys! Nive work on the editing Mike.
Cheers for the kind words and support!
Hi Mike, amazing video as always! Can you tell me more about your wading system. It seems you’re wearing shorts plus waterproof leggings…. How about the brands and models? Thank you
Cheers! They’re not waterproof just compression leggings (these ones are called ‘Skins’
Excellent video but gotta ask why don’t you use barbless hooks?
Cheers mate! I do use barbless on some occasions, but the reasons I often don’t are we tie off the bend of the hook (either dry or nymph) on tandem rigs) and my experience is that too often the knot slips off resulting in lost fish. The barb acts as a stopper. Also these fish run towards you often and are masters at throwing the hook on some barbless.
The best fishing channel by far! Thank you Mike! I hope i can fullfill my dream one day to fish those heavenly beautiful streams.
Thanks I’m humbled. I hope that works out for you in the near future!
Just found you. Outstanding video of your trip. Much thanks from Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks so much for watching, much appreciated
Great stuff Mike love those chunky buttery browns 🔥 🔥 🧈
Todd Mccorkindale they certainly are wonderful fish!
One of my dreams is to be able to fish in New Zealand one day! Beautiful fish, beautiful scenery!
Glad you liked it!
🙏🏻🙏🏻 Hammer ....👍🏻👍🏻
please more ... like this Film.....
roman mathez haha I'll do my best!
Another lovely video guys ... I have to go back a little and catch up. I'm not getting notifications, even though notifications are definitely turned on. What kind of soles do you have on your boots to fish these waters ... felt? Take care.
Yeah I think I’m getting pushed aside by RUclips algorithms as the numbers of views seem to drop. It seems if you don’t pander to the ‘short and often’ type uploads, they duffle you quickly to the backblocks... We wear Simms Flyweight boots with rubber Vibram soles
Excellent vid Mike, as always. Can't wait to someday fish NZ.