WFS 560 - Fly Fishing Chile and New Zealand with Brian O'Keefe - Eleven Angling, Texas Fly Fishing and Brew Festival
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Dave Stewart
4.7 • 533 Ratings
🗓️ 29 January 2024
⏱️ 69 minutes
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Summary
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/560
Presented By: Northern Rockies Adventures, TroutRoutes
Today Brian O'Keefe treats us to captivating tales of fly fishing in Chile and New Zealand. Brian shares his recent exploits in these breathtaking locations, shedding light on unique techniques, tackling strategies, and the unparalleled beauty of the Southern Hemisphere's trout-rich landscapes.
From thrilling helicopter rides to remote streams to intimate encounters with the local culture and hospitality, this episode is packed with valuable insights, laughter, and a shared love for fly fishing.
Show Notes with Brian O'Keefe on Fly Fishing Chile and New Zealand.
01:48 - Brian shares his recent experiences working and fly fishing in New Zealand, highlighting his visits to Cedar Lodge and Owen River Lodge. He describes the unique fishing opportunities and the beauty of the South Island.
03:20 - Brian talks about the importance of capturing the essence of new properties through photography, showcasing the landscapes, lodge facilities, and the overall fishing experience.
06:35 - Brian discusses his life between the Henry's Fork and the South Fork of the Snake River. He talks about the local fishing opportunities, the unique characteristics of the town of Rexburg, and his winter activities.
Texas Fly Fishing and Brew Festival
07:19 - Brian previews his presentation at the festival, covering the fishing experiences in the Patagonia region of Chile and New Zealand, emphasizing the uniqueness and beauty of each location.
Check out our episode with Trent Denhof and Janelle Petzak of The Bum Diary Show where they talk about their amazing DIY fly fishing trips, particularly in Argentina and New Zealand.
Fly Fishing New Zealand
10:26 - Brian reminisces about his first fishing trip to New Zealand at the age of 19. He shares his experiences, and how they shaped his life and career in fly fishing.
13:58 - Brian explains the origin of the name 'Eleven Angling' and its connection to music and exceeding expectations in the fly fishing industry.
16:02 - Brian dives into the specific fishing techniques unique to Chile and New Zealand, sharing exciting details about streamer fishing and dry fly fishing in Chile.
20:43 - Brian provides valuable tips for travelers looking to explore the trout-rich regions of Chile and Argentina independently, emphasizing the importance of local knowledge, fly fishing culture, and being prepared for the adventure.
25:12 - Brian discusses the unique offerings of the Martine Pescador Lodge in Chile and the convenience of having top-notch gear provided to guests, ensuring a seamless and immersive fishing experience.
29:50 - Brian shares his excitement for upcoming trips with notable figures in the fly fishing industry. He also talks about his participation in various fly fishing shows.
32:55 - Brian describes the unparalleled beauty and fishing opportunities at Cedar Lodge and Owen River Lodge in New Zealand.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/560
Transcript
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| 0:08.0 | Yeah, but he doesn't get it. |
| 0:11.0 | How come fly fishermen don't get it? |
| 0:15.0 | You only haul with the short power snap. |
| 0:18.0 | Look for where people walk and the insides of bends and hunt those. |
| 0:24.8 | The roof blew off and the interior walls got sucked out. |
| 0:30.3 | And the trees are just coming up. |
| 0:32.6 | And I mean, he's clearly not going to clear the trees. |
| 0:35.7 | It is not a fly fishing story. |
| 0:38.3 | It's a story about me trying to understand my brother through fly fishing. |
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| 1:09.6 | Brian? We're doing very well. Thanks, Dave. Yeah, thanks for putting another one of these together. This is number three now where it seems like I think we're a little over a year since the last one. I know you've got a lot going out there, Levin Engling. We'll put links in the show notes to the past episode because we talked about Alaska. We talked about trips and traveling a little bit. On this one, we're going to talk a little bit about maybe chilly, New Zealand, you know, some of the events you have coming, the Texas fly fishing and brew festival down there. So I want to dig into all that, but maybe just give us a quick update. Since our last kind of talk over a year ago, what's been going on? Are you kind of all |
| 1:44.9 | eleven angling all the time? Is that what you have going? Well, it is all consuming, and it's a great way |
| 1:50.4 | to be consumed. I have had the pleasure of working, and notice the quotations around that, |
| 1:56.7 | working in New Zealand. Yeah. In last season, which was in their summer, December and in March, had a great two trips |
| 2:06.5 | to Cedar Lodge on the South Island. |
| 2:08.2 | And then 11 bought a lodge on the north end of the South Island called Owen River Lodge. |
| 2:14.0 | And so I was down there checking it out, doing photos, getting familiar with their operation. So between Cedar Lodge and Olin River Lodge, you really have the two best fishing opportunities in New Zealand. Oh, wow. Okay. So, and you're out there. And what is your role? I know you talked about this on the last one, but with 11 angling, you go there to document it or talk about what your role is when |
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