Catching GIANT Brown Trout in a Small Creek! (28 Inch Wild Trout)

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3 жыл бұрын

A DAY TO REMEMBER!
We grind for hours looking for an opportunity to catch big wild brown trout on the fly without much luck. Every once in a while we get lucky and everything falls into place perfectly. Andrew accidentally hit it just right a few weeks ago and had one of the most incredible days of fishing I've personally ever seen. Not only did he catch his personal best wild brown trout at almost 28 inches, but he also caught a 22 inch brown trout and lost another huge fish. That is something that just doesn't happen anywhere other than maybe New Zealand. Another thing that makes this video even more incredible is that I caught this fish 2 years ago and it measured in at 26 inches. It just goes to show that catch and release works if you're willing to use proper fish handling techniques. If I hadn't released the fish 2 years ago my brother would not be able to catch it this year. Fly Fishing for big trout is tough, so I hope everyone enjoys this video.
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@benstiles5765 3 жыл бұрын

P.s. love how you went back to clean up the trash , gotta give credit were credit is due

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

The trash is a bit ridiculous. Not sure how much we helped but at least it looks a lot less trashy for now

@thebigm-dub3887 2 жыл бұрын

Also holy crap fly fishing looks so incredibly hard

@CONEHEADDK 2 жыл бұрын

@@thebigm-dub3887 It's not. Just stay within your ability, and watch it grow. I've learned "all I know" from a few books and experimenting - AND by seeing my line as "those long flags" that small girl gymnasts run around swinging. As long as you keep the line in movement, you can do very funny things with it. Enjoy - it's meditative.!

@desertraider2947 2 жыл бұрын

Was literally wondering about the green soda container and that piece of whatever it was floating by. Props to you gettin that clean and awesomeness on that fatty brown as well. Love seein monsters, beyond important to get them back in there to keep their spawning legacy alive. Beautiful 👊🏼🤙🏼🎣

@billkoch9256 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. The trash cleanup is great also. That may have been from anything, it’s important to remember it’s not always the land owner leaving trash in a stream, sometimes that washes down from roadways and other locations.

@lewisweakland 2 жыл бұрын

Was bummed at seeing all the trash at such a beautiful spot so was really happy to see your subsequent cleanup efforts! Great fish, really nice video, keep up the good work!

@jdgoodwin325 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that, too. I was wondering if this beautiful creek had the misfortune of flowing near a landfill.

@stuart0604 2 жыл бұрын

Was just thinking the same thing :(

@cjohnson7251 2 жыл бұрын

I was happy to see you clean up other peoples mess. How is it even possible that other people could be so disgustingly nasty?

@SPFLDAngler 2 жыл бұрын

Makes me miserable every day when I go out. No matter where I go there is garbage everywhere. Mostly empty worm boxes and tackle plastic. Bottles, beer cans, chip bags. Humans are so shitty it makes me so mad. I try to clean up when I can but when you pack for shore fishing you don’t plan on hauling out a trash bag full of garbage.

@willienorrie7933 Жыл бұрын

Well said...I was thinking the same...it's crazy to see such a beautiful place with so much rubbish laying around...😞

@leehjones 2 жыл бұрын

"Why do I have to be so bad at fishing?" - Every fisherman/fisherwoman, ever.

@brettcocking6728 2 жыл бұрын

Said the same thing to myself hunting snook in the backcountry a few weeks back. It's the pursuit!

@patspangler2351 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!!! Congratulations……great job landing that fish by yourself. You hooked 3 huge fish in that hole and landed two….. You are NOT a bad fisherman…..on the contrary….lol. I’m impressed. I am so impressed that you guys cleared some of that trash……respect.

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! It's easy to get down on yourself after losing a fish of that caliber. But I'm glad you enjoyed.

@marylovesmakeup1000 3 жыл бұрын

When you beat yourself up over the fish that was lost and kept fishing makes me keep watching these videos. Good stuff guys!

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed

@docdevin1 2 жыл бұрын

The video was great! The best part though was you had a great experience and then showed your appreciation and went back and cleaned up. Thank you for that. If we all carried out more than we brought in, it would sure clean up fast. Thanks again.

@hardmanfishing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

@faeshenfoarfesh 3 жыл бұрын

I get mega pissed if I lose a 20” stockie bow, a mid 20 wild brown would be devastating and idk if I could keep fishing lol. Of course it’s not so bad when an even bigger fish/pb is in the same exact pool lol. Congrats on the big rainbrown 👌

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

You and me both! Losing a fish of that size is never fun. And rarely is there any fish in the run that is anywhere near that size. But as I've always said I'd rather be lucky than good! Thanks for watching man

@williamszymczyk9228 3 жыл бұрын

Your a little tight when your playing the fish . Loosen the drag a smidgen an palm the reel .

@dirttdude 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, working at work is much better than one shaking off....

@eventhorizon5183 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for bringing us along on your awesome fishing experience. These small streams seem to be underestimated by many, however, you absolutely prove that giant trout can proliferate even in small streams. It would be extremely nice if you could explain your line/leader and fly setup for those like me that could learn more.

@JoeReptilian 3 жыл бұрын

The number of huge browns you guys bring in is incredible. Great content as always!

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Mostly luck! But when we find them it can be pretty incredible. Thanks for watching!

@guillaumejacob2295 Жыл бұрын

Let the reel do the job, walk the dog. Dont rush these kind of fish. Keep the rod high and let the rod and the reel do the job.

@clammerify Жыл бұрын

@@guillaumejacob2295 what? not at all, fight em fast and bring them in and release. Rod high? Thats the worst way to fight a fish. Side pressure.

@55555j Жыл бұрын

The good thing is you release that fish i appreciate that man

@GaryRichterisKNIFEPLISKIN 2 жыл бұрын

What I've always loved about you Hardmans is that you don't hold the fish out of the water for 20 minutes like some of the others do. Thanks for that & for all the gnarly videos!

@benstiles5765 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely speechless guys amazing amazing amazing. Going to leave it at that wow. This is why I love your channel guys 👍

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed!

@AnyMotoUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, honestly. This is my favorite fishing video Ive got it saved. Excellent spot, awesome fishing, and most of all excellent thoughtful content as usual

@Pragwo1f 3 жыл бұрын

Inspirational, guys. One week in a tiny mountain creek catching beautiful native brook trout, the next catching a giant pb brown. Always superbly filmed in beautiful settings. The best fishing channel bar none.

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad you are enjoying the videos!

@daneward5051 5 ай бұрын

Great show of love for your river and cleaning up site!

@richardwagner3317 3 жыл бұрын

That was the catch of a lifetime! Congrats.

@patjordan1955 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video which truly shows how important catch and release is!

@michaelsmith7193 3 жыл бұрын

What an epic outing this was, and what an extraordinary video! Kudos on the PB trout - and deep admiration for the stream clean-up! Thanks so much for sharing with us!

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the kind words!

@warnerhunt9106 4 ай бұрын

Oh man ,,, nothing I love like the feel of a 20 plus brown on the line. And to put it back so someone else can feel it thanks buddy makes a guy happier than to get to April.. really thanks

@BLOVECU 2 жыл бұрын

what an amazing catch. 44 years ago, in the the stream leading tp phantom ranch in the grand canyon, there were 5 trout together that were at least this big. never forgot that sight. you're a fine angler.

@fishaun28 2 жыл бұрын

MASSIVE BROWN TROUT!! BOTH OF EM! RIGHT ON! 🎣🔥🎣🔥🎣🔥🎣🔥🎣🔥

@johngeorge2341 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathon and Andrew ( wow what a trout!). You 2 are an inspiration to trout conservation

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the vid and thanks for the kind words!

@logangarner8701 2 жыл бұрын

That fly rod was doubled over!!!!!! Thought it was a dang snag!! Nuts!

@briljantje9583 Жыл бұрын

Well done Andrew. The tank fpught you almost 7 (!) minutes!

@FishingWithBIGD 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful brown brother

@mathsageoutdoors8967 3 ай бұрын

Another entertaining video, but I’m glad to see you practicing “Leave no trace.” It’s so important to have these places for future generations. Keep them coming.

@futur_sunds 2 жыл бұрын

When I was little I was trout fishing with my dad and I had a huge brown on, I was so excited! But it came off and took my favorite lure with it. I was super bummed. I came back about 2 years later to the same hole and I snagged on some weeds underwater and I reeled the weeds in and on them was the same lure I almost got that huge brown with! It had all the same markings of it being used over the years on it. I still have the lure, and I am never gonna loose it.

@rebelyell2741 2 жыл бұрын

That’s platinum level trout fishing. Great catch!

@conway2121 2 жыл бұрын

Some nice ones for sure. Nice scenery too.and no one else around prime spot.

@kenduncan3221 2 жыл бұрын

Great fish, some of the best fish handling I have seen on KZfaq. Good job.

@ALBERTOFernandez-ii7gl 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Beautiful fish 🐟, .

@mojodojo5533 2 жыл бұрын

Unreal! Thanks for the clean up. A true sportsman .

@steveg8322 Жыл бұрын

Just latched on to your channel,simply amazing.Your skills,dedication,ethics absolutely tops.Wishing you continued success!

@morethantheeyesees Жыл бұрын

Once, in a lifetime, fishing trip there!

@johnelm7653 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful fish nice

@sawdustbob6508 2 жыл бұрын

‘I like Ben’s comment. Wonderful attitude and work. A true sportsman! Very impressve. COOL DUDE.

@joshpryor7361 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful fish and beautiful fishing holes doesn't get any better then that

@weederminb7091 2 жыл бұрын

Love the small creek fishin super good videos

@leviweidkamp8884 2 жыл бұрын

You guys helped me get out there and understand small water browns. Great vid 🔥🔥🔥

@hardmanfishing 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!!! Thank you for watching

@WildernessChanneling 3 жыл бұрын

Man your cinematography and camera skills is stunning and an absolute inspiration to younger youtubers like me. I hope I can follow your footsteps to become as skilled as you. Thanks for the adventure!

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Glad you like the videos!

@juststeve7665 2 жыл бұрын

Great fishing! Thanks for the cleanup!

@stevencarlton5541 2 жыл бұрын

like your videos very interested in wanting to fly fishing looks like a lot of fun

@minnerisland0889 Жыл бұрын

Some incredible fish.good stuff !

@robleary3353 2 жыл бұрын

There is nothing like the adrenalin hit of a big trout hooking up when your on light tackle and the ensuing battle of wits!. 🙂

@philliphaworth3387 Жыл бұрын

Super happy to see y’all go back to clean. I always take a trash bag when I stream/river fish. Great video! Keep up the great work!

@TechAssuranceATL 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Brown! WOW! Love watching you and your Bro. Have learned from you guys on streamer fishing. Love the Tanks you all pull out of these small creeks. Great attitude to get back after you broke that one off; you need to watch your boy Alex (Trippin On Trout), he is a master at using the levers of the rod butt to fight the fish...Hats off Bro! YOU DA MAN!

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the vid. Alex and I actually talk a bit and he's a great dude. Hopefully one day we'll make it out and fish somewhere together, I'm sure he has a few years of experience on me.

@jeffreylea2319 3 жыл бұрын

Great work, fishing, catching, releasing, and working to preserve the species. Also Major Kudos on your attention to leaving the area better than you found it! I don't understand how other visitors to these beautiful places can leave trash. Here in New England we have the same problems, even out in areas where you have to hike to get to. On every outing my fishing friends and I pick up beer cans and plastic energy drink bottles, even 2-3 miles from a road, left by people who make an effort to get to an "unspoiled place". We just have to keep trying to make a difference, I guess.

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more! Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the video!

@cormackjames Жыл бұрын

This video is amazing on so many levels, I love that you kept all the emotions in from losing a fish. I have seen trout this big in Scotland in lochs and some larger rivers, but nothing this big in such a small creek. The messages about trash and fish responsibilty is most important, nobody likes to see crap floating around in such a beautiful surrounding. I live by the motto "leave it cleaner than you found it!" Thanks brother, you are role model for anglers and love your passion.

@dougsnyder8319 Жыл бұрын

"I'm so stupid..." is the soundtrack of my fishing trips as well.

@BryanWentFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That last fish was a beast!!! Catch and Release really works. Great job on keeping the streams clean too!

@hardmanfishing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tomgrantham9992 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I am glad that you caught that big fish. The biggest that I ever caught was 14 inches. I am looking forward to more videos. Thank you for sharing. Tight lines my friend.

@hooknlipsAVL 8 ай бұрын

Hog brown bro! What size tippet? Thank you for practicing and preaching catch and release habits to help the population! And super props for picking up the trash! Y’all rock!

@ChrisPollard 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful fish!

@patjordan1955 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! What beautiful fish! Thank you!!!

@trouttrekker6745 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see that fish caught again. Catch and release works! Awesome fish and great video as usual.

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@brettcocking6728 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, as a native of MT it is hard to see folks come to the State and not practice C&R. It will save our sport and our rivers.

@daveclark1904 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great catch brother, truly amazing! Congrats on a new PB Brownie!!!👏🏼🔥

@mountaingoatgreg1691 3 жыл бұрын

On a nymph in bright sunlight. Not what I expected lol. Congrats on another tank brown!

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah this is a little different than the usual big brown video lol thanks for watching man!

@ericlong9085 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable fishing,super job on the clean up

@paulwilliams9781 Жыл бұрын

Wow mate, what a fish!! Great catch, you played the fish really well. Also well done to you for cleaning up other people's bad habits. Awesome job 👍

@joshteague8904 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, super nice fish!

@appleseeD552 3 жыл бұрын

Sup John, didn't know you were there but that's AWESOME, I can't say ENOUGH nicely done guys, nicely done!! 😁👍

@spg77777 Жыл бұрын

Awesome fish.

@tightliningmd 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats man, that's a hell of a fish. Happy for you Andrew. Glad it was euro nymphing and proves you can get them with any style. Keep up the great work and thanks for cleaning up the stream at the end. Really great to see!

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! I knew you’d like this one. Sometimes we do catch big fish on nymphs! Hahaha

@Unkl_Bob 2 жыл бұрын

You win best most awesome award for releasing catches and specially for clean up of the surroundings

@mainetroutwhisperer 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome guys! Looks like nice water

@hardmanfishing 2 жыл бұрын

It is for sure! Thanks for watching!

@mannymedina9382 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible video as always. Keep up the good work guys!

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mikioneill5434 2 жыл бұрын

Great job of landing those fish!

@juliushicks4028 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t get so hard on yourself brother. You’re a fantastic content creator and a true professional fisherman.

@frankieshoenfelt8550 3 жыл бұрын

Great Spring Guys. Keep up the hard work. 👊👍

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frankie!

@johns8091 2 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFULL FISH!! kudos to you for packin out more than you brought in

@hardmanfishing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dxrkkontop 2 жыл бұрын

Ive caught big brown trout but this is amazing how big this is compared to mine amazing video!!!!!!

@glennplatvoet7111 10 ай бұрын

That was a good fish congrats yeah C/R works for sure

@sonnymolina8748 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Fish Bro and you picking up the trash is so cool 👊🏾

@sheldongouthro2088 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a fish, congrats. great video.

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mailmannb7970 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Great Fish! I noticed some of the Garbage and was thinking how Pathetic it is, that people just leave it like that. But it's Great you 2 toke the time to clean up some! Thank you!

@medtech1a 3 жыл бұрын

Great video with monster trout. Congrats

@DownstreamDownrange 3 жыл бұрын

Solid Stuff! Well Done Andrew

@scotthurley4967 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you have some awesome spots!! Awesome video.

@jammasterjay 2 жыл бұрын

That was crazy impressive!

@vicbanks9079 2 жыл бұрын

Like your stewardship too. Don't forget to mention that the stream's health is a real indicator that such fine fish thrive there. Wherever it is, kudos to the DNR!!!

@slickward02 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful fish

@yamahapeanut44 2 жыл бұрын

A fishing channel where the thumbnail isnt a lie!

@dgbourdon1325 2 жыл бұрын

Fab to see you catching such beautiful specimens. 😍 you guys removing the trash! 👏

@hardmanfishing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

@chubbydamron672 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice! And thanks for cleaning up!

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

@larryhudson4511 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid!

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry

@leroysmith8226 2 жыл бұрын

Man I would love to fish with you guys man. Awesome stuff

@blackout6967 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome fish

@christophecaumel8603 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic vidéo ❤

@FlyFishDan 3 жыл бұрын

That Brown was ridiculous - I appreciate the insight at the end as well. Cheers!

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked the video

@teamlosi11 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Their best overall fishing video yet in my opinion. AMAZING you guys!!!!!!!

@ballhawk387 2 жыл бұрын

Great catch! You can use a long-handled pike landing net. Props for the clean-up and C+R public service announcement.

@tanataotengahere5978 2 жыл бұрын

Maate 8:32 pic..is jess awesome n yep like that 'feel/strain' 'on dat rod🎣 wen hooked a beaut 🐟..nice footage n scenery..18:00 awesome..well done man.. kaapai presente e hoa 🦾🎣🐟🎣 Kia ora👍 cheerz 🍺

@frankcanora5900 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, those are some big fish...nice job

@hardmanfishing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@thegoodearth7 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. That think looks like it came out a lake. Superb job keeping your cool and reaping the rewards!

@hardmanfishing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@edrosa5079 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Cleaning up and yes catch and release is the way to go unless your going to eat some

@carterwalsh6857 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful trout, absolute tank

@pennscreekcanyon1772 2 жыл бұрын

Way to get it done Andrew

@usaloveamerica1382 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@MiriSarawak637 2 жыл бұрын

Nice fishing bro 👍👍👍👍👍

@jaydavison7260 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy watching y'alls videos. Cant imagine a fish that big on my euro outfit. Great brown and congrats!

@hardmanfishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@markw999 2 жыл бұрын

I used to always have a 7 1/2 foot cheapo in my car back in the day. Fished streams not much bigger than ditches. You'd be amazed at what's out there.