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New Zealand part 1 BROWNS

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New Zealand part 1 BROWNS

Postby czech flyfisherman » February 21st, 2016, 12:55 am

Hello here to all,

I know I know it was looong time I didnt post here anythink and I do appologaize for it. I hope these pictures you are gonna to see will make you to forgive me.

These fish where caught in December and January 2015/2016 and all these fish were sight fish with dries flies. And many larger fish were lost or they broke my line. One Brown was around 90 - 95 cm, and around 5 - 6kg, he drag me around 150m up and down the river 3 times....I have to swim on another side of river.....crazy staff....I had him once close to my big net, but he didnt fit there and then he just roll and buum after 20 minutes he was gone.....

Fishing here in NZ definetly improve my skills not in nymphing but in dry fly fishing. Mostly when you see the fish before the fish see you ;) , you have max one or 2 cast to make it count, 3 cast the fish usually spook for 90%. But the beuty to spot the fish, cast the fly and wait for the Brown to go up and take the fly.....thats priceless and my hard is always stops before the trout taking the fly.

I will try to keep you guys update it and next one will be Rainbows.

Also next weekend I am exploring new river wich should have big Browns and the hike should be around 3 - 5 hours in, so wish me luck.

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This pool is over 3 meter deep, and I do know I was swiming ther
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And yes I fish here too for big ones
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Hope you enjoyed these pictures, many thanks to Isabel, she was big part of netting and releasing fish and also taking breath taking photos.

You friend Zee
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Re: New Zealand part 1 BROWNS

Postby John Harper » February 21st, 2016, 7:47 am

Wow, what incredible water! Those are some spectacular fish as well. Thanks so much for posting.


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Re: New Zealand part 1 BROWNS

Postby FIGHTONSC » February 21st, 2016, 8:01 am

John Harper wrote:Wow, what incredible water! Those are some spectacular fish as well. Thanks so much for posting.


John


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Re: New Zealand part 1 BROWNS

Postby NorcalBob » February 21st, 2016, 8:34 am

X3!!!! :bananadance:

FIGHTONSC wrote:
John Harper wrote:Wow, what incredible water! Those are some spectacular fish as well. Thanks so much for posting.


John


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Re: New Zealand part 1 BROWNS

Postby Wildman » February 21st, 2016, 8:49 am

For those who don't know, Zee was a big part of the Forum here a few years back. He played pro Hockey for a number of years here and knees put an end to that but not his fly fishing career. Zee is an Apex predator...with senses and skills that most of us can only aspire to. He always wanted to catch "the big fish" and did. It was something he could do on whatever water he was on...still or moving. He know calls New Zealand home and I think he's got it pretty dialed in.

I was fortunate to have fished with Zee on many occasions and he, along with so many other Addicts, was a major influence on my fly fishing. Good to have you back. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures down there!

Here's a picture of two "big fish" aficionados on a trip where a bear stole my float tube......

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Re: New Zealand part 1 BROWNS

Postby WanderingBlues » February 21st, 2016, 12:09 pm

Between the Browns and rugby, I could manage there.
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Re: New Zealand part 1 BROWNS

Postby Gary C. » February 21st, 2016, 1:09 pm

Beautiful fish Zee. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: New Zealand part 1 BROWNS

Postby Ants » February 21st, 2016, 3:35 pm

Wow! And that is worth repeating-

Wow again!

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New Zealand part 1 BROWNS

Postby Rasputinj » February 21st, 2016, 3:50 pm

Wow beautiful that is a lot of good fish to show for 2 months of fishing. I need to get back there and fish the South Island.


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Re: New Zealand part 1 BROWNS

Postby Bajacamp » February 21st, 2016, 5:39 pm

WOW,that looks like Heaven.....at lease pretty close to it. Very nice Hook Ups.....
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Re: New Zealand part 1 BROWNS

Postby Jimbo Roberts » February 21st, 2016, 8:16 pm

New Zealand, strange place where there seems to be low populations of nothing but big Fish.
Everybody's Bucket list should include New Zealand......

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Re: New Zealand part 1 BROWNS

Postby flybob » February 22nd, 2016, 10:11 am

Hey Zee, looks like you are living the DREAM!
But wait...YOU ARE NOT NYMPHING?

Glad to see that there are fish down there more in my category! :bananadance:
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All I ever get to see is pictures of those big UGLY ones from NZ!

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Re: New Zealand part 1 BROWNS

Postby briansII » February 22nd, 2016, 10:29 am

Dang!

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Re: New Zealand part 1 BROWNS

Postby dray » February 22nd, 2016, 12:48 pm

Whoa!! That's incredible ty
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Re: New Zealand part 1 BROWNS

Postby Bernard » February 22nd, 2016, 1:08 pm

I love the color variations in the fish!
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