Nov. 19, 2025

The Truth About Fly Fishing New Zealand with Tony Entwistle

Episode 158 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – Nov 19, 2025

Our destination is the legendary South Island of New Zealand – world famous for trophy trout, technical fly fishing, and friendly people – with 40-year Kiwi guide and conservationist Tony Entwistle.

Show Notes

Episode 158 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – Nov 19, 2025

Our destination is the legendary South Island of New Zealand – world famous for trophy trout, technical fly fishing, and friendly people – with 40-year Kiwi guide and conservationist Tony Entwistle.

New Zealand South Island Brown Trout

Tony shares the unvarnished truth about NZ today and offers sage advice on important questions like how selective are NZ trout today? What’s the single most important skill for any fly angler arriving there? And, what are the odds today of catching a trophy trout NZ over 10 pounds?

New Zealand Trophy Brown Trout

We also hear what was it like guiding during the early days of heli-fishing and a great story of a first cast and a vanishing fly line! Stick around for the back half of the show where Tony stack mends a pile of technical tips on spotting fish, approaching water, and playing big trout.

New Zealand South Island Trout Stream Tony Entwistle Fly Selection for New Zealand South Island Trout