Planet Fly Fish

HATCH documents the world’s most extraordinary insect hatches and the fantastic fly fishing that accompanies them. There are massive hatches of mayfly on the chalkstreams of England, trout eating ants off bridges in Slovenia, huge cicadas eaten by equally huge trout in the streams of NZ and even a feeding frenzy after a ‘hatch’ of krill in the ocean. Narrated by Greg French, the film explores remote corners of the world for hidden fly fishing treasures, while seamlessly highlighting the pivotal role fly fishers play as guardians of the water. 

Predator is the 2nd film in the Planet Fly Fish series and looks at the predatory instincts of some of our most sought after fish in fly fishing. Filmed in New Zealand and Australia, the film starts in New Zealand with rainbow trout targetting dragonflies and big brown trout attacking smelt in spectacular fashion before we head to the wilds of Australia in search of barramundi. These iconic Australian fish provide electric sport for fly anglers as their raw power and aerial prowess testifies. In Western Australia we meet the Queenfish which prowls around the mangrove and can be targetted with poppers for some exciting fly fishing action as local guide Jono Shales aptly demonstrates. Further down the Western Australian coast is a group of islands where the tropical waters of the north meet the more temperate waters of the south, and course its a haven for fish. The Samson fish, named after the famously strong Biblical character, and part of the Trevally family, resides here and they aren't easy to land at all! Predator is a beautiful film with some spectacular scenery and predatory fish behaviour...with some stunning fly fishing sequences. To watch Predator, just login or register now          

For humankind, water is a source of eternal wonder, so too the creatures that dwell within this mysterious realm. The lure of the unknown is what drives fly fishers to explore and to seek out the largest fish of a species, not for the trophy but for the challenge. LEVIATHAN documents epic fly fishing battles with these modern-day aquatic monsters in a global tour-de-force. New Zealand is recognized as a mecca for trout anglers, but few realise that the largest of these live in tiny spring creeks hidden deep in the dense forests of the Bay of Plenty. LEVIATHAN descends into the forest to shine some light on these enigmatic beasts. Next are the giant rainbow trout of Patagonia’s fabled Jurassic Lake. This desolate and wind swept lake is undoubtedly home to the largest trout on the planet. Surprisingly, these brutes readily devour huge dry flies, leading to many heart-in-mouth moments for fly fishers. In the South Pacific, there is one denizen of the deep that demands instant respect - the Giant Trevally. Amongst fishermen the lore of their strength and aggression is second to none. LEVIATHAN follows fly fishers as they lock horns with these mighty fish in the coral reefs of French Polynesia and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.