Your latest video with your boy was great! Comments could have been left on I think.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing4 сағат бұрын
Thanks Mate, I considered leaving the comments on but the internet is a strange place and for every 10 great comments there is always one odd one and with my kid in it I thought best not to. Good to hear you liked it though. There may well be more of it in the future. I really enjoyed making it with him and so did he.
@redeyestones37382 күн бұрын
That sure is a LOT of work, just to release those fish Pretty crazy to me
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing2 күн бұрын
🤣🤣 yeah us fly fisher are a bit silly. I do eat them though but from lakes. The river fish have a muddy taste and are not worth eating. Tight lines.
@D3H83 күн бұрын
Какой у вас рост ?
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing3 күн бұрын
1.74m
@aasss24 күн бұрын
Hey, where did you buy V Top fly rod? I want to buy it for some time now, but can't seem to find it anywhere
@AngryJT6 күн бұрын
Used a hopper dropper setup for the first time yesterday, 4 fish in about an hour. Not too shabby. 3 on the nymph, one on the hopper. Gonna give streamers/the wooly bugger a try next.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing4 күн бұрын
Awesome, streamers are good fun too. Tight lines
@kiwiboater8 күн бұрын
Awesome video! How is this bike holding up over the time you’ve owned it? Also what sort of range have you been getting with the 16Ah battery? Cheers
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing8 күн бұрын
It's done well so far, all still working in spite of what I put it through which I suspect is beyond the manufacturers recommendedation 🤣. The max I got testing it on the bigginners track at Thundercross Valley was 24km but it is very dependent on terrain and speed. I'm still hoping I can get another battery for it so I can do longer trips. But otherwise it's very good bang for your buck and I just figured out I can fit it on my Torpedo 7 bike rack when I remove the battery without issues. That makes transport a breeze.
@buddyabella8 күн бұрын
Yeah, I have one. please check mine.
@JORD4N_R1DES9 күн бұрын
19:00 is that full speed or no?
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing9 күн бұрын
Nope. Offroad I only ever did about 20km/h and I once briefly went about 35km/h on a road. Specs say it should be able to do 50km/h but I have never tried it. It's not relevant for me. I only use it for accessing spots and it's faster than my skill level will allow me to go. Probably not a bike you would want if speed is really important.
@richardmarshall15911 күн бұрын
Loud music a bit intrusive
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing11 күн бұрын
Noted. My new videos are much better. Tight lines
@bryazz15 күн бұрын
😮Thankyou.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing15 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. Tight lines
@topperqfishing15 күн бұрын
very nice...... tranquil ambient .... supered!
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing15 күн бұрын
Glad enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
@norcoatomik122 күн бұрын
I got a picture of my grandfather with a brown trout almost as tall as him , I think it weighed 50 some pounds, seriously. I should share it someplace .
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing22 күн бұрын
I think the biggest ones from here were about that size. Pretty crazy big. I'm sure someone would be interested in your grandads catch. There are some good pages of Facebook. Tight lines
@south376723 күн бұрын
how fast is the bike
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing23 күн бұрын
I never tested top speed. I am not an experienced rider. There is a review online with all the specs and speed tests. Fastest I went briefly on a short stretch of road with a nearly flat battery is about 35kmph. That's at the end of the second video if you haven't watched it yet.
@3runjosh23 күн бұрын
still using this 8wt glass? I am trying to decide whether to get the graphite or the glass from maxcatch for the 8wt saltwater later this year. graphite comes in their budget friendly saltwater combo.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing23 күн бұрын
Nope, I sold it in the end. In the end fiberglass wasn't really my thing. It was a nice rod though. The predator is a great entry level saltwater fly rod. I caught many good fish with the 8 and 10wt. Now using Primal smash and blitz rods which are great mid range rods.
@3runjosh6 күн бұрын
@@CrazyAboutFlyFishing thanks for the update. I am about to get the 9wt salt combo from maxcatch. I think I am going with the saltpro rod and saltwater sparta reel. Also if you didn't know, the coupon code 'website' gets you 15% off
@pjmacneil840624 күн бұрын
Thank you for the informative and well done video. Have watched 3x now. Have purchased a 3wt trout Spey rod and will be taking it out shortly to practice casting. Interested in that 5 wt switch you used for larger streamers.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing23 күн бұрын
It's a fun way to fish. Let me know how you get on. I did well with that 5wt on the bigger rivers but it can be a bit much unless it's a really decent river. Now using a 4wt.
@TheBigchuckie25 күн бұрын
Wow johan amazing cinematography I can't wait to see it
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing23 күн бұрын
Thanks Steve, if you don't get to see it at a festival venue it may eventually come to KZfaq. Not sure yet but probably.
@jasongeres878926 күн бұрын
I'm really enjoying your vids thank you. You have nice easy style and genuine niceness, and your cinematography and editing are top knotch! will be in turangi tomorrow for a week and can't wait to hit the mighty Tong! BTW the lid on your floatant bottle is open;-)
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing26 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, glad you do. It should be a good week on the Tong with last week's rain and the cold snap. Hope you have a good time. I am terrible at forgetting the floatant open. I almost ruined a new jacket that way recently. Had to wash it out and re-waterproof the jacket. Tight lines, Johan
@nicktatalias371627 күн бұрын
That looks awesome, when do Safas see the movie.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing26 күн бұрын
Thanks Nick, probably after the film tour finishes it might come to YT. Not sure yet.
@user-ov1uo1rg4t27 күн бұрын
Pięknie 💕💕💕 Wowww woda klimat SUPER !!!!!Pozdr.z Polski Szczecinek
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing26 күн бұрын
Thank you! Tight lines.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing27 күн бұрын
Get your tickets for the Rise Fly Fishing Film Festival here: flyfilmtour.com/schedule/2024-australian-schedule/ (AU/NZ). This is my official selection and the full film will screen at the festival at venues across Australia and New Zealand from August 2024. Many other amazing films and it's always a great night out.
@RichardS-qh8mi29 күн бұрын
Amazingly beautiful environment and fish. Paradise for trout fishermen.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing29 күн бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@darrelbaillie7829Ай бұрын
Have you ever caught any of those eels on the fly? That would be a very interesting experience 🤔
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
It aparently does happen sometimes. I haven't yet nor tried.
@oldsmugglerflyfishingАй бұрын
Simple yet looks effective
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
Very effective and lasts well.
@cheechwizard6541Ай бұрын
Great fly! Try using contact cement instead of CA glue, it is much more durable for saltwater exposure.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
Thanks I'll give that a try.
@OldmanflyfishingАй бұрын
How do you cast this without the nymph getting all tangled in your leader? Every single time I have tried this, it’s been a disaster
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
It could be your leader setup. If you are getting tailing loops it will tangle. Are you using a tapered leader? They really help to turn over the flies and prevent tangles.
@OldmanflyfishingАй бұрын
@@CrazyAboutFlyFishing I buy the premade ones at bass pro, then take a piece of leader and tie it on to the shank of the dry fly.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
@Oldmanflyfishing that should work well. Sometimes it helps to let your loops open up a bit an slow down the cast.
@OldmanflyfishingАй бұрын
@@CrazyAboutFlyFishing could it be my nymph is to heavy? I use a larger dry fly but not a super small nymph
@jasongeres8789Ай бұрын
great drone shots, 3rd person view is great to. what great session!
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
Great to hear you enjoyed it. Tight lines.
@YongKim-lp7hlАй бұрын
keep your rod tips down and don't trout set. Your hand was too high at that point. I though that I was the only that did that. LOL
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
Haha yup easy to do the trout set 🤣
@corretorgiacometti.areiasd1870Ай бұрын
After fishing in salt water, what maintenance should I do and how should I do the fly reel to preserve it?
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
Wash the reel and rod in freshwater agter every day while you are on the trip and give it all a complete clean once home. Check drag, relubricate etc. Make sure it dries well and check for any salt or corrosion and deal with it asap. My reels are simple so I soak them in lukewarm water and change it a few times to make sure all the salt gets out of the backing. Just get that saltwater off anything metal as soon as you can each day while you are out.
@MrDaveB123Ай бұрын
Kill the crap music
@fizzdizz9835Ай бұрын
After riding some bumps, does it feel like its falling apart? Do you think itll last at least for a while?
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
It's been absolutely fine after both those trips. Nothing broke. Build is decent so I think it will last a while. My only worry for what I do is that it's not fully weather sealed so the battery shouldn't get soaked. It rains a lot here and as you see in the video pretty wet so I am worried about damaging thr battery. But with the battery out I have fully pressure washed it twice with no issues. So it's just the battery that isn't sealed and the connections to it. Otherwise a great fun bike.
@altaylor5824Ай бұрын
great video! what kind of camera did you use for the underwater release part?
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
Thanks you. I use GoPros. This would have been a 10 probably
@mitchellcudeАй бұрын
Great video Johan as always. Cheers from Texas!
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
Awesome, thanks very much. Hopefully I'll get a new video out soon. Tight lines.
@_BlueAxis_Ай бұрын
Euronymphing is not fly fishing, it's pseudo bait fishing, you just use fly gear as a punch fashion statement , you need a fly line for a fly reel and a fly rod.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
Well I don't disagree with you that it isn't fly fishing. Yes, the only thing that truly separates fly fishing from any other fishing is casting using the weight of the fly line. Euro certainly uses the weight of the flies. However, regardless of our own opinions of whether it is fly fishing or not , it is very effective and in New Zealand it is a legal fly fishing method that can be used in fly fishing only waters according to the rules, as it is most places in some form. I am not a fly fishing purist in any form anyway and use whatever method I feel like that is legal. Hey I happily bait fish on any day especially with my kids as long as it's legal in the waters I am fishing. To me the method doesn't matter as much I just enjoy fishing. In anyway as I said it is legally considered fly fishing here and while I still prefer casting my fly line, I will definitely Euro when the situation calls for it, like it does in winter in New Zealand's North Island. Always appreciate the input and to have a good discussion. Tight lines and hope you enjoy some of my fly fishing videos instead, there are plenty. I mostly label anything that is exclusively euro nymphing as euro nymphing.
@craigbooker1503Ай бұрын
Hi Johan After a year of not actually doing any Czech nymphing, I used my 4 wght Contact on my favourite CHB River and ended up with a lovely 4/qtr. pound rainbow jack. What a awesome feeling, think I will be concentrating on this from now on. Keep up with the vids. Craig.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
That's excellent. It's an effective way of fishing for sure. I'll try to get a new vid out soon as I can. Tight lines.
@nope-lk2xqАй бұрын
How do you know where to go? Keen to have a Crack on the Surron
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
I would love to have a go with a Surron. Hopefully I get a chance next year. I only know a couple of places to be honest, both I have been. It takes a lot of research and searching KZfaq videos and try to work out where people are using quad bikes. Hunting and offroad videos are a good starting point. The are more likely to give the location.
@danfloros4267Ай бұрын
Always insightful videos Johan...great work
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
Thanks you very much mate! Hopefully some more content soon. Tight lines.
@jimseaman2558Ай бұрын
Thank you for producing this video. Very informative and well done.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@oldsmugglerflyfishing2 ай бұрын
Awesome
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
Thanks heaps!
@nzadventurer2 ай бұрын
Nice work on the camera set-up. The footage looks great!
@CrazyAboutFlyFishingАй бұрын
Thanks, it's a tad clumsy rig but worked reasonably well. You'll probably see more of it!
@ManicTackle2 ай бұрын
Always great content - and very handy tip section too!! Keep it up mate.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing2 ай бұрын
Thanks team, will do!
@stevendavies70352 ай бұрын
nice fish
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing2 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@Buy_YT_Views_67842 ай бұрын
I'm addicted to your channel. ��
@schmoonkie2 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting this enjoable video Johan. Amazing that such a small stream produces such large fish.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. I think the main reason for the big fish as the lake. They spend their time there getting big before moving up.
@cowboy-onthefly2 ай бұрын
Great video thanks. I still refer back to your training material from time to time. Surely helped me a lot. Appreciate your effort with these videos.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing2 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks. I hope you have a great season down in Taupo. We hopefully we will catch up on one of the club trips
@cowboy-onthefly2 ай бұрын
For sure, they are already pencilled in and booked in advance. Best time of the year 😂
@danfloros42672 ай бұрын
Great cinematography....serenity peace and good session
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing2 ай бұрын
Thanks, the stream is often very busy but this was a very nice and peacful day. Only saw a couple of young anglers and that was it the entire day. Tight lines.
@danfloros42672 ай бұрын
@@CrazyAboutFlyFishing Yes anytime on a stream my man is a great day. Especially down south, the scenery is breathtaking and the challenge gets me thinking when it comes to landing them I Just cant wait to cross that ditch every 3/4 months...have fun! Keep up the great insights, tips, and beauty on the screen.
@waitaki_fly2 ай бұрын
Very informative Johan. Wasn't aware of the reels of sight indicator media. Thanks for the vid.
@CrazyAboutFlyFishing2 ай бұрын
Those yarn spools are very handy. It think the come in 3 colours as well. Makes is so much easier to get the right amount into the tube.