The search for 'dry fly heaven' - Fly fishing New Zealand.

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
  • The search for 'dry fly heaven' took place a few seasons back with regular client/buddy Kresten Ovesen from Denmark. I only just recently got around to editing the footage of what was a great trip, with the majority of fish (as the title would suggest!) eating dry flies. I managed to drown my main camera half way through, but was able to use my Canon 5D to capture some cool moments over the second half of the adventure. I think it captures the essence of adventure angling and trust you'll enjoy the rugged nature of the surroundings and quality of fish caught. Cheers, Mike.
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  • @ballefarilia
    @ballefarilia 4 роки тому +1

    If I ever win the lottery I'm giving you a call! Well done guys, great video and guiding. Have a good one!

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  4 роки тому

      Cheers and thanks for taking the time to comment!

  • @markthomsen2991
    @markthomsen2991 2 роки тому +2

    What a gorgeous river and scenery, this would be my dream. I've done alot of fly fishing in the North Island, mainly rainbows. Loving your videos and think you are an amazing guide

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for the kind words

  • @GaryP747
    @GaryP747 Рік тому +1

    Superb! Save them from the Eels by keeping them in the water! ✌💪 Well done 🙏

  • @simonsmith9363
    @simonsmith9363 5 років тому +1

    Bugger, what wonderful scenery, what wonderful fish. Truly a dry fly paradise!! The filming isn't shabby either, thanks for posting this.

  • @michaelhocking9037
    @michaelhocking9037 6 років тому +1

    Mike I have to say I think you make one of the finest fishing videos that are currently available apart from the scenery which is absolutely stunning which you seem to capture with real sense of the beauty of where you are, your dialogue is excellent , your fishing companion is very skilled and shows great respect for the fish and it's nice to see them returned in such a considerate manner well done to both of you.

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому

      Thanks Michael for your kind and heartfelt words. Means a lot to us both.

  • @bevillenz
    @bevillenz 6 років тому +1

    You guys have outdone yourselves yet again!

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому

      Thanks Steve! He makes it a pleasure to work for sure.

  • @CosmicHiker22
    @CosmicHiker22 6 років тому +1

    Quite envious of these great videos. Getting ready to try and spend my summer learning to fly fish. One thing all these UA-cam fly fishing videos shows me is how envious I am of having friends.

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому

      Friends are an important part of enjoying these places for sure. I hope you take up the sport for sure and excel at it!

  • @jlush444
    @jlush444 6 років тому +2

    Some of the most amazing fish I have ever seen from one trip.
    Surly that's gotta go down as a trip of a lifetime.
    Thanks Mike for a fantastically produced video.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  6 років тому

      jlush444 cheers for the kind words, glad you liked it 😬

  • @robertterry1405
    @robertterry1405 3 роки тому

    good call n the high sticking !!

  • @scottdockrill
    @scottdockrill 6 років тому +1

    This pieced together a lot of what I sat and thought about for the past few years, slowly finding new science here and there in the public realm to put it together. I would like to see it all in the wild in person some day.

  • @roditoxbchannel
    @roditoxbchannel 6 років тому

    I saw tons of fly fishing videos on UA-cam, but this channel has the best ones. greetings from Chile

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  6 років тому

      Rodrigo Bonora thanks for the kind words and glad you enjoy them!

  • @MidLifeFlysis
    @MidLifeFlysis 6 років тому +1

    Mike, this video is great! I love how you spot-light the fish and really show the delicacy of the presentations. Great Job!

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому

      So glad you liked it and taking the time to comment

  • @humphlc4
    @humphlc4 6 років тому +2

    Great work Mike nice video , Also to Kris a committed and very skilled fly, You both made it a pleasure to watch!

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому

      Thanks so much for the kind words

  • @martinmccoy185
    @martinmccoy185 6 років тому +14

    Some people think fly fishing about catching 20 stockie rainbows in an artifical pond when really all we need is one or 2 wild browns in beautiful surroundings👍🎣🐋☘

    • @irwellfishing
      @irwellfishing 6 років тому +3

      even in ugly surroundings, if the trout are wild and pretty they are worth it

    • @martinmccoy185
      @martinmccoy185 6 років тому

      timothemad ok

    • @Mr777manbearpig
      @Mr777manbearpig 6 років тому +1

      timothemad introduced species yes but definitely wild

    • @scottdonaldson952
      @scottdonaldson952 5 років тому +1

      @@timothemad Wild and native are two different things. These are 100% wild trout. They spawn and are born in these rivers.

  • @CombatFlyFishing
    @CombatFlyFishing 6 років тому +1

    Mike, I truly enjoy your videos. I get behind the vise and fill fly boxes, all the while watching your channel and dreaming of the day I can cast a line on New Zealand water.

  • @basant5551
    @basant5551 6 років тому +2

    What an amazing place and beautiful fish, fantastic video. Great job mate 👍😀

  • @nicodermus33
    @nicodermus33 5 років тому +1

    Really enjoy watching your channel! Keep the videos coming!

  • @Ramzytelley
    @Ramzytelley 6 років тому +1

    Great photography, enjoy the long shots and pace of the film, Kresten is so mellow and polite with the fish, Awesome video, one of the best I've seen.

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому

      Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts - glad you liked it!

  • @dukeofnyd1
    @dukeofnyd1 6 років тому +1

    Great video! Amazing fish, water, and scenery!

  • @joedulewich4037
    @joedulewich4037 6 років тому

    Well Mike, what can I say?
    Everytime I watch one of your videos, it becomes several.
    I am continually impressed with the splendor you show us.
    I am absolutely knocked out by the beauty of the place.
    The fish(ing), are/is literally jaw dropping.
    Makes my wife miss N.Z. even more though.
    I am,100 percent, going to locate you as soon as we move there...
    Right now, I'm about to tie on a new leader, and get ready for tomorrow.
    By the way, if you could, please tell Kresten how much we appreciate his
    obvious apparent passion.

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  6 років тому

      Joe Dulewich thanks again and I'll let him know! 😃

  • @Sowbug2024
    @Sowbug2024 6 років тому +1

    Good grief! They’re all HUGE!! Cheers from Memphis!

  • @gibbyutah
    @gibbyutah 6 років тому +1

    Wow! Another great video of your little piece of heaven. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming!

  • @martinebbatson5462
    @martinebbatson5462 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful video and the fish just stunning well done both :)

  • @timmonapier8832
    @timmonapier8832 6 років тому +1

    Outstanding! I am so grateful that I live here in Godzone and have access to rivers and fish like those on the vid. I am also grateful someone went to the trouble of making a vid like this so I can share the experience when I can't get on the water> Thanx to Mike and Kresten

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому

      Thanks for your kind words!

  • @Stickinit
    @Stickinit 6 років тому +1

    Woo hoo!! Thanks. I'm super stoked. Been waiting for the next one. Good job.

  • @troutinaroundnz565
    @troutinaroundnz565 3 роки тому

    Epic love it your vids are so awesome wish I could be out there learning more.

  • @SinCityOutdoors
    @SinCityOutdoors 6 років тому +2

    That water is crystal clear

  • @pecanjesaaleksandrom1108
    @pecanjesaaleksandrom1108 5 років тому

    Bravo guys excellent video klip beautiful nature.

  • @sargefaria
    @sargefaria 4 роки тому

    Another Gem. Great stuff

  • @MilkymikeTV
    @MilkymikeTV 6 років тому +2

    absolutely amazing video as always

  • @HaZadeur1
    @HaZadeur1 5 років тому +1

    Awesome fish, very nice filmed. I just wonder through how much small fish you have to go to get one of those beauties ? Because there is surely not only monsters in this river....

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому +1

      HaZadeur1 cheers, what you saw was what we caught more or less

  • @KiwiFisher01
    @KiwiFisher01 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for this, love tying flies to them especially. Great inspiration :)

  • @Kylebooker
    @Kylebooker 6 років тому +2

    beautiful place.

  • @MagicWatersFF
    @MagicWatersFF 6 років тому

    Once again, another beautiful film!

  • @CraigMounsey
    @CraigMounsey 6 років тому +1

    Great work Mike, inspiring stuff as usual. thanks for the trip. you make the production look way too easy. Cheers, Craig

  • @freshwatercowboy403
    @freshwatercowboy403 6 років тому +1

    Im from Canada gents and the mrs and I really enjoyed your video! Beautiful fish, great handling and commentary

  • @kalakoukku6292
    @kalakoukku6292 6 років тому +2

    Good video!!!!

  • @pdr6900
    @pdr6900 6 років тому +1

    Incredible! A dream trip for sure!

  • @DeerToFishNZ
    @DeerToFishNZ 6 років тому +1

    Hey Mike, yet another great video produced. Im a huge Fan and You've insipred me to start fly Fishing and make a few videos and thank you for that, Keep it up!!

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому

      Thanks so much for that and i'm glad to have inspired someone to get out and into it

  • @paul_svensson
    @paul_svensson 6 років тому +2

    Great man! Keep em coming!

  • @big1dog23
    @big1dog23 5 років тому

    That's nice. Gives me half a mind to give it a go!

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому

      ...and you will! :-)

  • @philjohnson5373
    @philjohnson5373 6 років тому

    Love it! Another reason to be greatfull to live in nz. And as I put my rod down I pick the gun up for Hunting bull tahr! What a great place

  • @hankbraff1135
    @hankbraff1135 6 років тому +2

    Brilliant vid.

  • @lewismcgregor5330
    @lewismcgregor5330 6 років тому +1

    Bigger net required me thinks...
    Awesome post.

  • @adamtonkintonkin7019
    @adamtonkintonkin7019 6 років тому +1

    Amazing cinematography really captures what flourishing is all about

  • @lambertsaldi1550
    @lambertsaldi1550 5 років тому

    Awesome fishing guys 👍🤙🇺🇸
    Nice Catch and Release
    The Vermonter

  • @matmanx2
    @matmanx2 6 років тому +1

    Mr Kirkpatrick! Where have you been?? Hans was a great guide back in Feb. Had a ball and Hans had a great laugh at my fishing. Only hooked him once! Great video.

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому

      Hiding! Yeah Hans is great and fun on the water

  • @stan2010
    @stan2010 6 років тому

    Beautiful. Thank you.

  • @steadyflyfisher1121
    @steadyflyfisher1121 6 років тому

    love these videos, need to get down that way!

  • @peelproductions1971
    @peelproductions1971 6 років тому +1

    Super Duper as always!!

  • @jsboyle3459
    @jsboyle3459 6 років тому +2

    Nice wee video👍🏻

  • @darrencarney7380
    @darrencarney7380 6 років тому

    Awesome fishing 🎣🏕

  • @andriesgouws8206
    @andriesgouws8206 6 років тому

    Very nice.

  • @albertinedavis2532
    @albertinedavis2532 5 років тому

    You put it away. That's great.

  • @humphlc4
    @humphlc4 5 років тому +1

    Hey Mike I hope the bush fires are not causing too much havoc in your area

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому

      Thanks Steven, no problem where we are.

  • @TonyCarrollPassion4Motorsport
    @TonyCarrollPassion4Motorsport 6 років тому

    ohh wow"" awesome thanks For the film Big time Bliss3days too cheers tc Uk

  • @jorio2922
    @jorio2922 3 роки тому +1

    beautiful video, what is the name of this river? i am planning on going fishing in NZ, oh and what flies did you use ?

  • @reelphatties6426
    @reelphatties6426 5 років тому

    Killer video nice work

  • @dagately1
    @dagately1 5 років тому +1

    After watching them bag 24 inchers constantly like it's no one's business, I'd been impressed if they caught one 12 incher or less!

  • @fozznology
    @fozznology 6 років тому

    Great fishing from Kresten :) Awesome video, as per usual. Hopefully get to meet you on one of my xmas's in Nelson :)

    • @fozznology
      @fozznology 6 років тому

      Is that a Scott Radian he's using?? Do you recall what weight??

    • @mattdrifts
      @mattdrifts 5 років тому

      does he live in nelson? i live there

  • @Flyfisher1905
    @Flyfisher1905 6 років тому +1

    Wonserful place and wonderful video....
    Do you Never catch some smallest trouts?
    Tins à dream for us in France to catch si Manu beautifil fish.
    Thanks
    Regards

  • @davidelliott6610
    @davidelliott6610 5 років тому

    Im guessing the sand flies were bad! great video BTW !

  • @kenlloyd5195
    @kenlloyd5195 3 роки тому +1

    surfing the tube with tv being crap this is epic lets hope with the shit going on within fg they get the focus back on the fishery

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  3 роки тому

      Agreed all round! Cheers

  • @Vincentdonnelly5158
    @Vincentdonnelly5158 6 років тому +1

    WOW WOW WOW What a beautiful place.

  • @native_edn_flyfishing854
    @native_edn_flyfishing854 6 років тому

    Amazing

  • @fperri21
    @fperri21 4 роки тому +1

    Hi beautiful footage !!!! South island?

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  4 роки тому +1

      Fred Perrin cheers and yep

  • @joshreed7102
    @joshreed7102 6 років тому

    Dude! What happened to you? I live vicariously thru you and the outstanding places you have access too.

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  6 років тому

      I'm still here but these clips don't make themselves... I have some in the pipeline and will post when time allows :-)

  • @charlesdixon160
    @charlesdixon160 6 років тому

    22:40 absolute stunner of a fish

  • @Roolis77
    @Roolis77 6 років тому

    GREAT!!

  • @marcoheise2336
    @marcoheise2336 6 років тому

    Ein absoluter Traum 👌

  • @michaelhocking9037
    @michaelhocking9037 5 років тому

    Mike you film and produce some of the best fly fishing films currently on UA-cam is it my imagination or have you stopped doing them? Best regards.

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому

      michael hocking thanks for the kind words, I have four projects in progress and one due in the next few weeks - I’ve been upping my still photography game recently and it’s been hard to find the time for my vids, they take a lot of hours to complete

  • @roditoxbchannel
    @roditoxbchannel 4 роки тому

    when you arrive by helicopter, you know it will be a good fishing

  • @mountaingoatgreg1691
    @mountaingoatgreg1691 6 років тому

    Loved the video Mike. I'm curious as to what your main camera is. You said you used a Canon 5D for the second half. What camera did you use for the first half?

  • @Letchic1
    @Letchic1 6 років тому +1

    ощень красиво!

  • @matthanna6857
    @matthanna6857 6 років тому +1

    It's hard to find the perfect river, but.....

  • @willtilley513
    @willtilley513 6 місяців тому +1

    Why is there never anyone else on these rivers. Are the helicopter access only. 🤨

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  6 місяців тому

      Not heli only, just a huge number of rivers, fewer anglers who look for their own solitude

    • @willtilley513
      @willtilley513 6 місяців тому +1

      @@mikefsher amazing fishery. Love watching the videos and the camera work and picture quality is awesome. ❤️

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  6 місяців тому

      Thanks so much!

  • @radekzak9814
    @radekzak9814 5 років тому

    What are some good trout rivers In NZ ? Or are they all this wonderfull?

  • @arielm41
    @arielm41 6 років тому

    @32:58 Faaaaark!!! Never ever do that! You scared the sh** out of me!

  • @huntetshuker1819
    @huntetshuker1819 6 років тому

    👍👍👍👍

  • @donaldmiller8629
    @donaldmiller8629 5 років тому +1

    Rich man's fishing ! First , you fly half way around the world to fish in New Zealand. Then you fly in by helicopter to fish in an area that no one can even get to . No wonder the fish are large and not spooked. They haven't had hundreds of people per day fishing for them .

  • @andrasszentivanyi4123
    @andrasszentivanyi4123 6 років тому +1

    What kind of rod do you have? It is a super video! I love it.

    • @aimnc8959
      @aimnc8959 6 років тому

      Looks to me like a Scott G series

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому

      Scott Radian - cheers!

  • @willmaynard3235
    @willmaynard3235 6 років тому

    Can anyone tell me the name of the piece of piano music playing? I’ve heard it on a few different vids but no one ever seems to know what it is. Thanks.

  • @tiggerwoods8829
    @tiggerwoods8829 6 років тому

    what fkies patterns were you using?

  • @Colin21233
    @Colin21233 6 років тому

    Sorry about your camera Mike, that's a pain

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  6 років тому +1

      Colin Dunn only a device - they still make them (albeit waterproof now!)

  • @zionburner
    @zionburner 5 років тому

    whats the rod/line/leader used?

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому +1

      Scott Radian 5wt. Lamson Reels and Airflow Backcountry lines.

    • @zionburner
      @zionburner 5 років тому

      @@mikefsher wow awesome! I thought it was a Sage X

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому +1

      Dark Nemophilist I don't use Sage at all...

  • @aklags
    @aklags 5 років тому

    Hey what's your rig/setup for those trout that large in fast moving water?

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому

      aklags the situation dictates the setup ie: you study what's in front of you and sort an appropriate rig. There is no one rig...

    • @aklags
      @aklags 5 років тому

      @@mikefsher I know. I'm asking what you used on the river this day. Thanks.

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому

      aklags ...again see first answer, there were many fish caught and they all dictated different rigs. The answer you seek will be answered with understanding of the fundamentals. There is no one answer.

    • @aklags
      @aklags 5 років тому

      @@mikefsher LOL ok, well "I carried a number of rods and it depends which fish you were asking about" would have been just fine. I understand the fundamentals quite well... but one can't tell from the video that you just happened to have tons of rods and constantly changed lines. A lot of people fish with one rod when they fish up a river like that. I'm not sure why you're talking to me as if you're a mystic and I am some wide-eyed beginner, awestruck at some intangible idea.... I've spent a lifetime fishing rivers like that and was literally trying to ask you what some of your choice rigs were, I didn't realize it was a such a big deal to just answer that. Yeesh.

    • @mikefsher
      @mikefsher  5 років тому

      aklags we don't carry a lot of rods, Kresten used one. Don't get all precious there princess, just trying to answer as honestly as possible. If you had all the experience you maintain, you'd have asked a different question like 'how do you go about selecting rigs for each fish' which I could have answered if that is what you wanted. Just trying to help.