The backcountry of New Zealand holds a special place in the heart of all Kiwis. “Going bush” is a national past-time, and Kiwi fly fishers like nothing better than the sun on their backpack, the cold touch of a mountain stream and the opportunity to sight fishing to giant trout in pristine settings.

BACKCOUNTRY - NORTH ISLAND follows seven fly fishermen, from different places and different walks of life, as they each explore a treasured corner of the North Island. This land of active volcanoes, rugged gorges and dense forests provides an epic backdrop for some of the best trout fishing on the planet.

As each story weaves into the fabric of the film it becomes evident that, despite their differences, the characters are all bound together by their passion for the backcountry.

Starring - Mike Davis, Rene Vaz, Mike Kirkpatrick, Steve Sprague, Andrew Harding, Cory Scott and Tony Hildesheim

Music by J Sigsworth

Produced by Gin-Clear Media, gin-clear.com
Directed / Edited / by Nick Reygaert
Second Camera / Jack McCowan
Cineflex Operator / Peter Thompson / Aeroptics

Special Thanks / Silvio Caldelari / Sylven Reygaert / Chris Sharland / Rene Vaz

Filmed in the North Island, NZ