People are finally waking up to the exciting qualities of the humble Kahawai, a schooling pelagic fish renowned for its strength and aerial acrobatics on light tackle. Incredibly exciting and equal parts frustrating to target on Salt Water Fly, Clarke is shown how to do it by local Waiheke guide and expert Matt Von Sturmer. The team then head out to Channel Island where they encounter some of the largest schools of fish they have ever encountered as Clarke sets about his task of spearing some Kahawai for Chef Anthony McNamara.
Location: Wanaka, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand Mission: Helicopter into the mountains in search of Brown Trout Clarke's found one of the most exciting toy sheds in New Zealand and takes off in a flame-covered helicopter with guide in search of giant sea run brown trout. But the adventure doesn’t stop there. They fly all the way to the wild untouched west coast to pick up a few pauas or abalone and some crayfish as per the order from Chef On the coast the witness another chopper company pulling their crayfish pots out of the water with the helicopter before heading inland where Clarke manages to land an impressive jack Brown Trout.