Its great that you take the time to talk about etiquette, fish handling, littering etc. Really appreciate that you are helping ensure that we can all continue to enjoy this lovely country and the great fishing. Thanks bro
As a grad student with two jobs im always excited when one of you're videos drop. You're fishing is practically my fishing at this point in time. Thanks heaps for the content!
Fantastic!! It looks so simple, but I'm sure it's not. I will be completely surprised when I can hopefully enjoy the summer of 2022/2023 for five weeks, after two postponements due to the pandemic.
I just started fly fishing about 6 weeks ago and it is such a blast. I bought the Orvis encounter to start but I've already upgraded to the new Redington field kit that just came out and I'm so excited to get it and use it. I found your channel recently and all I can say is you make excellent videos and you help keep the fishing itch at bay while I'm at work almost daily lol Keep up the awesome content. Cheers from Montana
Hi Alex, As always are your videos great to watch. It made me extra happy to see that you got one of those ''Monomasters'' for your tippet rests. I also liked that you tell all fishermen to take care of nature and that they should take their flies with them back home. Papa Smurf is no good name for your rod. I like ''Old Blue'' better. Cheers bro
Another awesome days fishing u had Alex 👌👌. I was out at weekend . New venue. Caught 1 had 4 on and 4 off. Lol that's why they call it fishing not catching.lol. tube flys are great. Plus ur fly lasts a bit longer to. I'm like u I guess. I prefer the tranquil of the water and the fishing, also wonderful scenery too. No one else around to bother me and nick my fishing spots.. Flipping fantastic..🤣🤣🤜🤛
Kaapai "Al"..pai nga korero..hii taraute ano ataahua-ke.. awesome strike's every time..well it be be + n - ..but dat's..fishin' neha.. kaapai presente, footage n video 🎣🎣🎣✌️👍Kia ora 🤙
That swing section was just like fishing for atlantic salmon here in Norway, main diff beeing a LOT larger rivers and fish but the changing of set up and flies etc is similar. Great stuff as usual:)
Tight lines to you in Norway. Ditto here for rigging in the PNW (USA). I run tube flies in the winter more as we get some wicked flows. Heavy dumbbell and tungsten rigs, the tube is nice to keep hook up and the fly out.
@@Avicados i prefer the heavy sinking lines 2-4-6 / 3-5-8 short leaders and light flies in cold water since the fish tend to stand in calmer water but as i still want to get down deep and have a lively flie this is what i do here for our atlantic salmon.Not sure if you are allowed to use the heavy lines there tho and not sure if the fish behave the same way.
@@MrKveite1 I find myself on t12 and weighted flies quite often. So I guess both but I do prefer to go no weight on the fly when I can for movement purposes like yourself.
Was just wondering... what's the reason for dry fly fishing not being as big of a scene in NZ as in other places? I know you use a dryfly with a nymph under it (though it's not the season right now) sometimes, but for most people in scandinavia and england dry fly fishing is that thing that people long for all through winter. Most people I know rather try on the dry fly for the entire evening and go home with nothing than to nymph or stream. Are the trout not as prone to rise in NZ? Great vid as always! 👊
We just don’t have huge amounts of dry fly action here. No big hatches and most food is found sub surface that’s all. You can get fish on top here but if you can’t nymph, you will miss the majority of shots!
@@TrippinOnTrout I see. Unfortunate really since dry fly takes are the best 😆 What few insects hatches on the river? Cicadas drop into the water every now and then I've seen...
The Flycraft fly you swung with first has a subtle recurve on it? I've always wondered why there aren't more recurve hooks used for trout fishing, especially when you're barbless.
How do you attach your net as you move around and especially as you’re wading/standing out in the water. Mine just dangles and causes all sorts of problems.
Hi Alex, love to see you do your “mend”! All ways reminds me of the gillie saying to me “that was a very agricultural mend Sir!”. Have been practicing very hard since but its not as instinctive as yours. Told you before, try the next few pools down now you have made the effort of crossing the stream! Cheers mate. Harera
Enjoyed the video ( thumbs up, of course ). I'll have to give that swingy thingy a try one of these days. Perhaps next Summer on my favorite river in Montana. I've joined you on Patreon as I want to chip in to you producing your latest videos... ;-)
Changing the tippet is probably the thing to do. But I know I would have done the same as you did. And it payed off. Hope your luck does not change, as taking the fly from the tree. It could be some sort of Taboo. Good luck mate. Sleep well. Shaun.
About this over lining your rod. You are using sa infinity smooth. I’ve been using sa mpx line for about 2 years and I’ve noticed that SA makes their line about 1 line weight to lite? Fishing with a Loop opti stream and looking at the opti line and noticed that both loop lines and rio are matching weight +- a few 0.1g but SA was of by over 1g which seems to equate to about 1 Line weight. So seems like you ”have to” overline by 1 weight to get the ”actuall” lineweight to match other lines. Anyone else noticed this? Also awesome vid, working on watching every single video and almost done! Favorite youtuber without question!
@@gkeightysix that is possible, just comparing what I’ve seen, aince I use the loop opti stream rod in a 5 weight, and if I look at the loop opti stream line 5 weight and compare it to SA then Loop is about 1.2g(if I remember corectly) heavier and wouldn’t it make sence if loop made that line to match that rod? Just my train of thought seem to say that sa is under weight and not the other way? Maby I might be wrong tho always up to learn👍
The marketing material for some of the rio lines say that they are made a full line weight heavy so sa is probably technically correct… at the end of the day just do what works for you
No Papa Smurf no that is not a fishing term have anything to do with fishing it just doesn't fit. How about " old blue " " Trusty blue " " Misty blue "
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Great to see you busy again Alex. Will send you tomorrow my 'Austria report'. With pics and video's. Cheers! J.
Its great that you take the time to talk about etiquette, fish handling, littering etc. Really appreciate that you are helping ensure that we can all continue to enjoy this lovely country and the great fishing. Thanks bro
If everyone did their bit, then we can really minimise the impact we have on the rivers and lakes aye
Well done yet again Alex! Glad you could get out and thanks for the content. Cheers!
Cheers bro
As a grad student with two jobs im always excited when one of you're videos drop. You're fishing is practically my fishing at this point in time. Thanks heaps for the content!
Hope you find some time to get out yourself bro. Stoked you enjoy the vids man🤙
Absolutely Papa Smurf!!!
The tug is the drug.
Love streaming!
Im not antisocial but how nice is it to just spend time alone on the river.. clear the mind, hit the reset button and get square with the world..👌😊
Hundred percent bro. Happy space 🤙
Great One
Fantastic!! It looks so simple, but I'm sure it's not. I will be completely surprised when I can hopefully enjoy the summer of 2022/2023 for five weeks, after two postponements due to the pandemic.
Another great video bro....it's definitely the sunny day swinging that's doin it for ya.
I fished the same pool at the start of the video with Gareth back in July. Pulled 10 out of there in a hour
Yes very excited about about the new season and what it has to come a bring and I do recognise the pool familiar great vid great work 👍
Outstanding. Ur videos are always so interesting and so well edited it often times seems you have a filming crew and a Director doing the job.
Nice one Alex!!!!
Hey Greg, good to see you bro. Hope you are doing well🤙
Keep up the great energy! Learning so much from all your videos keep the content rolling 🐟
I just started fly fishing about 6 weeks ago and it is such a blast. I bought the Orvis encounter to start but I've already upgraded to the new Redington field kit that just came out and I'm so excited to get it and use it. I found your channel recently and all I can say is you make excellent videos and you help keep the fishing itch at bay while I'm at work almost daily lol Keep up the awesome content. Cheers from Montana
Thanks heaps man, stoked you enjoy the content!
Nice n informative with beautiful camera work as always man. Chur!
Cheers bro
Hi Alex,
As always are your videos great to watch. It made me extra happy to see that you got one of those ''Monomasters'' for your tippet rests. I also liked that you tell all fishermen to take care of nature and that they should take their flies with them back home. Papa Smurf is no good name for your rod. I like ''Old Blue'' better. Cheers bro
Thanks man, appreciate it.
It’s not a Monomaster actually, it’s a design my buddy has come up with. Same kinda idea tho.
🤙
Another awesome days fishing u had Alex 👌👌. I was out at weekend . New venue. Caught 1 had 4 on and 4 off. Lol that's why they call it fishing not catching.lol. tube flys are great. Plus ur fly lasts a bit longer to. I'm like u I guess. I prefer the tranquil of the water and the fishing, also wonderful scenery too. No one else around to bother me and nick my fishing spots.. Flipping fantastic..🤣🤣🤜🤛
Kaapai "Al"..pai nga korero..hii taraute ano ataahua-ke.. awesome strike's every time..well it be be + n - ..but dat's..fishin' neha.. kaapai presente, footage n video 🎣🎣🎣✌️👍Kia ora 🤙
🤙👊
Another great video.. Thanks a lot
Papa Smurf it is for sure!!!
Papa smurf for sure brother. Also your spey casting is looking good keep it up!
Hi Alex
That should come up a bit this week aye.
Where do you get those COOL streamers from.
Very effective.
Take care my friend keep fishing.
Craig
This places looks like my Place where I'M from - So beautiful Nature
Yes to pappa smurph
+1 for Papa smurf! Looks like you had a great day, Alex! That streamer was super unique and cool. Thank you for sharing that. Great video as always!
That swing section was just like fishing for atlantic salmon here in Norway, main diff beeing a LOT larger rivers and fish but the changing of set up and flies etc is similar. Great stuff as usual:)
Tight lines to you in Norway. Ditto here for rigging in the PNW (USA). I run tube flies in the winter more as we get some wicked flows. Heavy dumbbell and tungsten rigs, the tube is nice to keep hook up and the fly out.
@@Avicados i prefer the heavy sinking lines 2-4-6 / 3-5-8 short leaders and light flies in cold water since the fish tend to stand in calmer water but as i still want to get down deep and have a lively flie this is what i do here for our atlantic salmon.Not sure if you are allowed to use the heavy lines there tho and not sure if the fish behave the same way.
@@MrKveite1 I find myself on t12 and weighted flies quite often. So I guess both but I do prefer to go no weight on the fly when I can for movement purposes like yourself.
Hey Alex, I have been enjoying watching all the swinging over indicator fishing! Do you ever swing soft hackles? I would love to see that!
No but I keep meaning to!
monsters!
MAN !!!! YOU DEFINITELY GOT THE LIFE !!!!!!!!!
I sure do try...!
Another great video Alex keep them coming brother 🏴🏴🐟🎣🙂
Free tip for ya! Always carry your rods pointing backwards to avoid snags and prevent breakage should you trip and make a face plant!!
Was just wondering... what's the reason for dry fly fishing not being as big of a scene in NZ as in other places? I know you use a dryfly with a nymph under it (though it's not the season right now) sometimes, but for most people in scandinavia and england dry fly fishing is that thing that people long for all through winter. Most people I know rather try on the dry fly for the entire evening and go home with nothing than to nymph or stream. Are the trout not as prone to rise in NZ?
Great vid as always! 👊
We just don’t have huge amounts of dry fly action here. No big hatches and most food is found sub surface that’s all.
You can get fish on top here but if you can’t nymph, you will miss the majority of shots!
@@TrippinOnTrout I see. Unfortunate really since dry fly takes are the best 😆 What few insects hatches on the river? Cicadas drop into the water every now and then I've seen...
October here means big salmon , kings and coho 👍🏻🐟
Would love to get some
Big salmon on fly!
@@TrippinOnTrout my biggest is 31lbs was sick
Papa Smurf’s good name , what’s temp there in September , here in conneticut today was 85 and hot but curious there in New Zealand
Daily highs of around 11 degrees here at the moment. I think that about 50 degrees for you
The Flycraft fly you swung with first has a subtle recurve on it? I've always wondered why there aren't more recurve hooks used for trout fishing, especially when you're barbless.
Just joined your Patreon bro. Cant wait for the adventures this summer
I like that name, go for it #papasmurf 😁
Beautiful healthy fish, love it.
All the best there with lockdown. Stay strong, stay safe ✌🏻
How do you attach your net as you move around and especially as you’re wading/standing out in the water. Mine just dangles and causes all sorts of problems.
By a carabiner off the handle of my backpack🤙
Beautiful!
Call that rod, "Smurfy"! You rock that Amplitude mending it, yowzah!
Wicked vid as ever bro.
What is that blue and green backpack you have been using?
An Orvis prototype coming out soon I think
@@TrippinOnTrout Cool. I am assuming you and Orvis have some kind of deal.
Hi Alex, love to see you do your “mend”! All ways reminds me of the gillie saying to me “that was a very agricultural mend Sir!”. Have been practicing very hard since but its not as instinctive as yours. Told you before, try the next few pools down now you have made the effort of crossing the stream! Cheers mate. Harera
A crowded river...apart from he best spot. Do you think they are too lazy to cross the river to get to that spot? Great vid btw.
Enjoyed the video ( thumbs up, of course ). I'll have to give that swingy thingy a try one of these days. Perhaps next Summer on my favorite river in Montana. I've joined you on Patreon as I want to chip in to you producing your latest videos... ;-)
Changing the tippet is probably the thing to do. But I know I would have done the same as you did. And it payed off. Hope your luck does not change, as taking the fly from the tree. It could be some sort of Taboo. Good luck mate. Sleep well. Shaun.
About this over lining your rod. You are using sa infinity smooth. I’ve been using sa mpx line for about 2 years and I’ve noticed that SA makes their line about 1 line weight to lite? Fishing with a Loop opti stream and looking at the opti line and noticed that both loop lines and rio are matching weight +- a few 0.1g but SA was of by over 1g which seems to equate to about 1 Line weight. So seems like you ”have to” overline by 1 weight to get the ”actuall” lineweight to match other lines. Anyone else noticed this? Also awesome vid, working on watching every single video and almost done! Favorite youtuber without question!
Think it’s the opposite - everyone else goes too heavy! Going by AFTMA line weights.
@@gkeightysix that is possible, just comparing what I’ve seen, aince I use the loop opti stream rod in a 5 weight, and if I look at the loop opti stream line 5 weight and compare it to SA then Loop is about 1.2g(if I remember corectly) heavier and wouldn’t it make sence if loop made that line to match that rod? Just my train of thought seem to say that sa is under weight and not the other way? Maby I might be wrong tho always up to learn👍
The marketing material for some of the rio lines say that they are made a full line weight heavy so sa is probably technically correct… at the end of the day just do what works for you
@@adrian7962 where have you found this information? I’d love to see it myself!
@@akipf Sorry mate looked again and it’s just the rio grand, not their other lines
+ 1 Papa Smurf
I like the rod name!
Just wondering about the family relationship between Papa Smurf and Frank & Anette, if any
Nope, no relationship other than random names that make me smile!
Defo Pappa Smurf, or simply Smurf
Nice one, I think I’ll stick with it🤙
🐟👍👏👏💮💯🙆✌
Papa Smurphy...
Pappa smurf is great Alex
could just call it old blu
No Papa Smurf no that is not a fishing term have anything to do with fishing it just doesn't fit.
How about " old blue "
" Trusty blue "
" Misty blue "
Papa Smurf is a go