The Trout Bum Diaries 1: Patagonia

This is a great fly fishing video. Finally a group of people who arent scared to show nothing but great fishing footage and none of the tecnique stuff. This is a great video for the srious fly fisherman who is interested in seeing what fishing adventures have to offer. Great movie all around and the scenery is amazing. cant beat it. Pure entertainment all over.

Even though John Gierach is correct, fly fishing just isnt a spectator sport, this video erodes that theory bigtime! I got this video toward the end of a harsh and cold and frozen winter here in central Washington, this video was the only thing that kept me sane, and hopeful that the snow would melt and the fish would once again rise. If you dont have it, get it, if you already have it....stop reading this and go watch it...unless the fish are biting, then go outside and catch the real thing. Bottom line, I dig the video and will watch it many many times, but really, I like fishing more...and the AEG would hopefully agree.

I hate to disagree with the previous poster, but I found this video very disappointing. You learn nothing about the techniques or strategies used, you do not get to know the members at all, you learn nothing of the logistics of the trip, nothing about the fly's or equipment used, etc. Yes, the constant mechanical breakdowns were interesting to see, and these guys (who all seem like nice guys, by the way) sure can fish, but I left with absolutely nothing from this film. Also, I thought the film quality itself was poor. To be honest, I'm shocked at how much I really disliked it and found it to be waste of my time. I thought I'd come away with something from it. last night I watched the second one "Kiwi Camo" and found it much more enjoyable and informative. (overall better quality)

After seeing the trialer on YouTube and reading some of the reviews here, I gave it a go. Sadly, it doesn't really live up to the hype. There is some good fishing here and there, but it's an agony to sit through. And I would have liked to see more of the actual travel stuff along the way--that's part of the fun of a travelogue for me. This is hardly fast-paced action, so don't think it's going to have you on the edge of your seat. Over priced for what it delivers I'd say.

Documentary with lots of action, well filmed and cheerful. Video highly recommended to fly-fish for trout in splendid nature environment.Very good.

As a recent convert to fly fishing, this is one of the most visually stunning videos out there on our sport. Who would not get jacked up by monster brooks and huge sea-run browns? These guys are hard-core and excellent anglers.

Inspires one to get out, travel, and go fishing.

Loved the first DVD and still enjoy watching it. But Amazon where is Trout Bum Diaries Volume 2, its out and should be on the DVD list.