New Zealand Trophy Waters - Volume 1

Bruce Masson Superb, amazing, spectacular are only a few words to describe this production. Some of the most magnificent backcountry fly fishing in the world.

Crystal clear streams and rivers, trophy trout, superb fishing. It has everything.
One of the best videos we have come across. A must see for every fly fisherman.

Features four very talented weekend anglers sight fly fishing some of the best waters in the world, beautiful South Island rivers. The camera work and editing make this a real experience for the seasoned angler and a visual delight to all those who appreciate the great outdoors.  New Zealands South Island fishing has long been recognized  as one of the greatest trout fishing locations in the world, and these productions show why. 

Filmed and produced by Bruce Masson who has himself landed twenty-seven trophy trout, these are fish over ten pounds. Spectacular footage of backcountry river valleys where trophy trout  are tempted with nymphs and dry flies, followed by the hook up, landing and then the release of these wonderful trout. 

                Volume one is a compilation of three episodes from Bruce Masson's fly fishing television series called, "Back Country Fly Fishing", also known as "South Island Fly Fishing".  The first day is set on a small river in the Nelson Lakes area with Robbie McPhee the angler. Day two is further up stream on the same river, however on this occasion Chris Jackson joins Robbie. The third day is on a Southland river with two new anglers, Keith Mitchell and Ron Jones. The video clearly shows huge brown trout moving and intercepting nymphs. Later you will see trophy browns rising and taking dry flies. Many large trout are landed and released over the three days. On the left are two of the five flies used, "Wee Muddler and Coloburiscus nymph". The three other flies were, Hares Ear nymph,  Blowfly, Mole fly.                

               "New Zealand Trophy Waters vol one" is not a how to do it video, it's more a motivational tool. One can't resist the pure simplicity in a fly such as the "Wee Muddler" and then not thrill to the battle between angler and trophy fish.

               Our non fishing friends accuse us of having obsessions with our sport and all it entails. The planning, getting our gear together and then disappearing into the outback in our four wheel drive. We however would much rather call it a passion for indulging in something we love and is there anything wrong with angling obsessions? Whether they be fly tying, rod building, looking at angling videos, messing about in boats or simply just going fishing.

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