If you want to learn how to catch trout consistently in the Taupo Rivers during winter check out my Guide to Fly Fishing Taupo Rivers in Winter here: www.crazyaboutflyfishing.com/taupo-winter-fly-fishing and use the code VIDEO15 to get 15% off the course.
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.
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.
@@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.
Another great video Johan, wow that stream has taken a pounding, and from some of the debris some peoples back yards have as well. All the best for the coming winter season and look forward to ay content you share, cheers
Thanks Neil, looking at the water levels there must have been a few places damaged especially wherever that trampoline came from. It must take a lot of water to do that.
It's all about sinking faster (in winter) because the fish behave differently. Level thin tippet sinks much faster than a tapered leader. The tapered leader casts much better but with a weighted fly in winter all I care about is getting down to the fish, which mostly hold deep and won't move too much for flies, especially upwards. In this stream a tapered leader would be ok as most of it isn't too deep but on the bigger fast Taupo rivers you really need to get those flies down as much as possible. The other benefit is less drag. Thinner diameter level tippet has much less drag in the water so less affected by swirly currents. But in the end there is a balance. You still need to be able to comfortable cast this heavy rig and if a tapered leader makes life easier than it may be a better choice depending on where you fish. Hope that makes sense.
The last thing I expected was a trampoline! Surely that tops the list for unexpected find? Also, I often find myself tying tippet to a leader over and over until there are like 5 segments. At that point are you better of just making a new leader?
Haha yeah it was a strange find for sure. Fewer knots are better. If my tippet gets too short I will retie that entire part of the leader with a new section of tippet instead of just adding more.
@@CrazyAboutFlyFishingHy Johan, good footage and some nice fish. I have found that using tippet to ring to tippet construction I have better presentation and fewer breakages. Agree with you about using just one fly, less bother and more time actually fishing! Cheers mate Harera
@@CrazyAboutFlyFishingBe careful about the brand you buy. My son bought the larger size ( fishing set up for two flies) and lost a lot of fish in breakage as the metal had some sharp edges that cut the line! I buy the good ones in larger size and found a good system. I like your idea of a double lubricant system. I have used both, but never together, brilliant! I thought that us blokes with moustache’s always used our whisker combs for more things and never thought that you younger fellows would ever catch on! Cheers mate, Harera
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If you want to learn how to catch trout consistently in the Taupo Rivers during winter check out my Guide to Fly Fishing Taupo Rivers in Winter here: www.crazyaboutflyfishing.com/taupo-winter-fly-fishing and use the code VIDEO15 to get 15% off the course.
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.
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.
Great cinematography....serenity peace and good session
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.
@@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.
Thanks for posting this enjoable video Johan. Amazing that such a small stream produces such large fish.
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.
Great video Johan as always. Cheers from Texas!
Awesome, thanks very much. Hopefully I'll get a new video out soon. Tight lines.
Very informative Johan. Wasn't aware of the reels of sight indicator media. Thanks for the vid.
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.
Nice work on the camera set-up. The footage looks great!
Thanks, it's a tad clumsy rig but worked reasonably well. You'll probably see more of it!
Good to see another video Johan.
Thanks Jake, much appreciated. Hope you enjoyed it.
Always great content - and very handy tip section too!! Keep it up mate.
Thanks team, will do!
Another awesome video with some great advice - thanks.
Thanks Dave. Glad the tips were useful.
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.
Awesome thanks. I hope you have a great season down in Taupo. We hopefully we will catch up on one of the club trips
For sure, they are already pencilled in and booked in advance. Best time of the year 😂
Interesting new/old camera setup. Footage wide and clear, which is great for viewers. Great explanation regarding the indicator, Mr Indicator Barber 😂
Thanks mate, chop chop those indicators nice and tidy.
Another great video Johan, wow that stream has taken a pounding, and from some of the debris some peoples back yards have as well. All the best for the coming winter season and look forward to ay content you share, cheers
Thanks Neil, looking at the water levels there must have been a few places damaged especially wherever that trampoline came from. It must take a lot of water to do that.
Awesome
Thanks heaps!
nice fish
Thanks 👍
Great video! Can u explain the advantage of using a level line instead of a commercial tapered leader?
It's all about sinking faster (in winter) because the fish behave differently. Level thin tippet sinks much faster than a tapered leader. The tapered leader casts much better but with a weighted fly in winter all I care about is getting down to the fish, which mostly hold deep and won't move too much for flies, especially upwards. In this stream a tapered leader would be ok as most of it isn't too deep but on the bigger fast Taupo rivers you really need to get those flies down as much as possible. The other benefit is less drag. Thinner diameter level tippet has much less drag in the water so less affected by swirly currents. But in the end there is a balance. You still need to be able to comfortable cast this heavy rig and if a tapered leader makes life easier than it may be a better choice depending on where you fish. Hope that makes sense.
@@CrazyAboutFlyFishing Great answer. Thanks. Wish NZ weren't so far from the U.S. You have a remarkable trout fishery, especially for big browns.
The last thing I expected was a trampoline! Surely that tops the list for unexpected find? Also, I often find myself tying tippet to a leader over and over until there are like 5 segments. At that point are you better of just making a new leader?
Haha yeah it was a strange find for sure. Fewer knots are better. If my tippet gets too short I will retie that entire part of the leader with a new section of tippet instead of just adding more.
@@CrazyAboutFlyFishing TIL - Thanks Friend!
@@CrazyAboutFlyFishingHy Johan, good footage and some nice fish. I have found that using tippet to ring to tippet construction I have better presentation and fewer breakages. Agree with you about using just one fly, less bother and more time actually fishing! Cheers mate Harera
@@pierevojzola9737 tippet ring is a great idea. Reminds me I need to buy some.
@@CrazyAboutFlyFishingBe careful about the brand you buy. My son bought the larger size ( fishing set up for two flies) and lost a lot of fish in breakage as the metal had some sharp edges that cut the line! I buy the good ones in larger size and found a good system. I like your idea of a double lubricant system. I have used both, but never together, brilliant! I thought that us blokes with moustache’s always used our whisker combs for more things and never thought that you younger fellows would ever catch on! Cheers mate, Harera