This stream is AMAZING lots of BIG BROWNS! - 8 week camping road trip Part 9

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2 жыл бұрын

I'm having a rough start on a small stream in Colorado in part 9 of the two month road trip out west. After catching a nice brown on the first cast the next hour was a train wreck. Eventually it all came together and the day ended with some amazing fish. I was hoping if I hiked far enough up into the drainage I might find some cutthroat but never did see any. Ended the day in another dispersed camping area eating a backpacking meal for dinner. See the series on my channel or some parts below.
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Part 6 UNBELIEVABLE BROWNS here: • UNBELIEVABLE the size ...
All the flies I used for this trip: • The ONLY FLIES U NEED ...
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@lenzflyfishing 2 жыл бұрын

Trout fishing is definitely hard on a body. I'm a 50 year old welder and the streams are harder on me than my job. Miles and hours of wading and walking up and down steep banks isn't easy. The best you can do is keep yourself strong and fit so you can keep going. Oh, really nice fish, too. Keep it up!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, stay in shape so I can deal with the altitude, mountains, falls, stream crossing etc. And I still usually come back stronger! This is definitely an active hobby if you want it to be!

@lenzflyfishing 2 жыл бұрын

@KansasScout you're an inspiration!

@dogsoldiertoo1099 Жыл бұрын

Those were all nice chunky browns. Well worth the hike and dodging the cattle traffic. That was also a good looking bull calf that crossed the stream.

@Scott-hq3jq 2 жыл бұрын

"First cast catch curse". I ponder... 🐟

@everest001 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful fish in a beautiful setting. Nice.

@marklamude2355 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning fishing! The quality of the fish is amazing, you know I would walk past most of the spots you catch from, its amazing me how many big fish your picking up in such turbulent water at close range, its like a whole short range flick and 3 second drift you have developed, i think its something i could really apply here on the streams and small rivers in Devon. Very cool. very active fishing.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

It was a great day. I definitely fish all the water and often find fish in places others probably pass.

@gtoutdoorexcursions2938 2 жыл бұрын

One time woke up to one of those black cows bodies 8 inches out the side window of my truck cap at first light while truck camping and fishing in the rio grande nf, wake up startled by seeing the body my first thought was a bear! Then see the dopey cow face looking in the back window of my truck camper!! Always an adventure when there are cows involved! Looks like great fishing on an epic stream again for you!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, that's exactly how part 6 started. I woke up to a small black calf licking the small table I had under my rain fly...actually thought it was a black bear at first!

@jimpyle560 2 жыл бұрын

I’m loving this trip. Sights and sounds amazing.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, it was a great day for all those reasons!

@heppisaxm8316 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifull! Splendid, Super !Extraordinär fish and river!

@13jonnyray 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I love that you could see some of the eats. Amazing water again

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Funny how clear they are on camera...and how much I miss on the water. Always find a rise or flash that I never knew happened!

@SithLord_66_80 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see I’m not the only one that’ll yank a tree branch down or do what it takes to get “that fly” back. Awesome stuff as always dood!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

I go get as many as I can lol! Replacing them means more time tying flies and not drinking beer in camp so I avoid that at all costs!

@alanmcclintock5527 2 жыл бұрын

Drew I have to thank you for all of these videos!!!! There's nothing as beautiful as a wild trout on a gorgeous stream in an amazing setting!!! You provide all of this for me and I'm great ful. I watch these more than once lol . Your an impressive angler turning out impressive content. Keep them coming!!!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the good vibes and super glad these aren't terrible!

@dfzurichch 2 жыл бұрын

The love of fly fishing. For me its like going to church.

@caleshtcincredibles 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful stream and scenery, huge trout , your fly barely hit the water and they took it. Fun to watch !

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

It's nice when the they get aggressive!

@SuperGed777 2 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your videos. Marvellous stuff! Cannot believe the quality of the beautiful trout and the size of the streams you catch them in. Well done!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, good to see the yt algorithm isn't out to get me! Always a nice surprise to find a small stream with exceptional quality to match the experience that goes with finding them!

@rgt321 2 жыл бұрын

For a minute watching some of your other vids I didn't think you screwed up as much as the rest of us! Nothing like the dreaded missed fish sling shot up in the tree. Or the pains taken re tie the whole rig first cast get snagged again gotta love it. Some trips I think I spend more time re-rigging then actually fishing. Another cool vid, thanks Drew!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Haha...the struggle is part of it. The bad days make you appreciate the good days!

@kimnielsen7449 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding fishing as always, random place for cattle

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

It really was...and I saw some in even more random places in Idaho!

@JosephCompton66 2 жыл бұрын

Another winner, those fish are beatiful. Love how you show the breakoffs, and your line getting caught in the tree. I don’t feel so bad about my mishaps now. Easy to forget that all fisher people have their own troubles. Loved the cow crossing.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone who fishes will have some mishaps and I'll be sure to add all those in as it adds context to the story!

@dalegolemon5518 2 жыл бұрын

Just ran across your channel, that was a great day. I love stream fishing, but it can be hard work at times. I’m looking forward to viewing the earlier and future videos of this trip.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

It definitely can be! There will be about 40 parts in this series...sharing every Monday and Thursday! Hope u like them!

@jimrogers7497 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Whether your climbing a tree or getting down underneath a submerged limb to retrieve your fly,, it all beats a day at the office.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@robgrubb420 2 жыл бұрын

another awesome adventure brother keep it up.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u, got no plans of stopping!

@steelheadize 2 жыл бұрын

some nice fish in that little crick

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Was a super fun trip!

@Malcolm_Q Жыл бұрын

The size of the fish you are catching in such small streams is impressive. I once packed into Rocky Mountain National Park and was fishing a stream with undercut banks literally 3-4' wide and was catching 14" cutthroats. Not expected!

@brianbouma8899 2 жыл бұрын

The cow interactions in this video were hilarious! Aside from that, your videos are outstanding; keep up the good work

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Right on...had to have some fun with them! Thank u!

@billschlafer 2 жыл бұрын

A terrific mountain stream. One slip there, and you could go for a very rough (and cold) swim! Great Brown Trout. I wonder how many fishermen they see. I would bet most wouldn't venture into the places you go. Well done Drew.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

It was a memorable day for sure! Yea, I always try to get away from the access even if it means passing on fishy lookn water...another reason my wife demanded I get a SPOT for this trip! Sometimes it works out!

@billk8579 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Can sympathize with trying to retrieve the fly from the tree. What a beautiful location.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Yea, that was a good pattern and it wasn't too high up but not sure I'd do it again lol! Definitely a beautiful area!

@jevonvanvliet 2 жыл бұрын

love the vids! Those brownies are sweet!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u, agreed!

@ShaneLOVESfish 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u much!

@matthewbernett595 2 жыл бұрын

Catching a fish on the first cast is akin to having bananas on the boat -- always bad luck! Great videos.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Yea, definitely a thing on that trip! Just glad it didn't last all day lol!

@ibookje 2 жыл бұрын

Phew some fishing in this tiny fierce stream!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a fun stream that I won't forget.

@michaeltichonuk2176 2 жыл бұрын

Very sweet, Tree God's snag'n Flies aside....

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u much! Gotta watch out for those dudes!

@tomhairston9557 2 жыл бұрын

Tough start when you bloody your face..lol...great video, and always look forward to the next one!!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Yea if you don't bleed every once in a while...you're not trying hard enough. I really want that to be true but we all know it isn't lol!

@budracing1320 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Drew.....i actually look forward to the end of the day so i can see if you posted anything new. Keep them coming! Did you ever get to MT? I was lucky enough to fish the Gallatin, Madison, Yellowstone, Big Hole, Wise and Ruby Rivers.....hoping you get there soon!!!!!! Would love to see a MT/Glacier Nat'l Park area trip! Stay safe Drew!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

No decided to cancel that part of the trip due to extreme temperatures and advice from guys who live in the area. But planning to head there next year for sure!

@budracing1320 2 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy Looking forward to it!

@quiggleyscripple 2 жыл бұрын

Catching a branch in my face while trying to retrieve THAT fly, I'm good at. Catching X beautiful browns after, less so.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, sadly I understand that feeling all too well!

@michaelrheiner2415 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely Done! I live in eastern Nebraska, taught myself to fly fish in SE Wyoming…and after years of one trip a year or none at all, you’ve got me thinking it’s time to start truck camping and getting out to places in Wyoming, Arkansas, etc. even thinking it might be fun to buy a little Honda Trail 125, throw it in my truck, and combine the fun of riding and fishing. Man I miss it. Nice looking stream!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I can't recommend the truck camper enough...wish I had done it sooner. Has made my trips so much more comfortable which you'''ll see in the series. Had some weather for sure and it was nice to crawl out of but also not worry about wet camping gear!

@aqhakansas 2 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend the trail bike! I am 59 and had not ridden a dirt bike in decades. 2 years ago I stumbled onto an xt 250 I couldn't pass up. I've taken it with me on my annual southern Colorado fishing trip twice now. What a hoot!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

@@aqhakansas one day maybe but part of the adventure for me is the hiking...love the sounds, smells and the exercise I get from walking in! But definitely see the advantage a bike brings.

@aqhakansas 2 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy I don't take the bike anywhere I wouldn't take my truck. Still do a lot of hiking in to places but the bike is a fun diversion when you are ready for a little break from fishing. I really enjoy taking it up north and west of Platoro to fish the smaller stuff.

@darrenmackenzie1645 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vid. I hired a guide, he’s taking me to the good spots. LOL!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u! Sometimes you need a little help to get out of the slump lol!

@NickAndCaroline 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love punchin yourself in the face lol 👊😂 This video is awesome! What quality fish! I won’t be able to live the lifestyle that you do, but I hope I can retire early and still have it in me to do the things you do. I still got 20 years to think about it lol.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a solid plan!

@danielcline7413 2 жыл бұрын

The good thing about fly fishing compared to lure fish is you dont have to worry about your lure flying back at you at the speed of sound when you pull it from the tree I've had panther Martin's come back so fast that upon striking me yes they are hard to dodge anyway I've actually bent the wire running thru the lure from bodily impacts eye protection always a good idea I figger that letting the first fish go would sort of nullify the curse relax!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, yea I've dodged my fair share of lures...those trebbles are fun! Never fish wo sunglasses for that reason...not sure how I got bark in my eye. Stuff happens! I wish, but I don't think releasing fish helps...if u always release them. Curse is real lol!

@danielcline7413 2 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy I really do hope you come thru canon city on your fall trip would love to meet you!

@ericblair1011 2 жыл бұрын

Great stream! I do love browns, and those were quality fish you caught for sure, but…. I’m a little concerned of the lack of natives. I don’t know the area, but I would assume that cut’s or rainbows would had been the dominant fish in the day…. Water quality change? Or maybe I’m wrong and these browns actually filled a nitch that the natives didn’t ever really utilize 🤷‍♂️. Great video again, and I’m enjoying them for sure!! Good look and tight-lines!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely concerning...the vid I shared on Monday is even more concerning...1 rio in 2 days. Guessing it has more to do with managment practices rather than water quality. But I'm definitely not an expert but felt like I should have found some cutts!

@scottnock5241 2 жыл бұрын

Great browns Drew!!! It’s beautiful!! I’m hoping to do what your doing next summer on a smaller scale!! Do you see many rattle snakes?? Do you get board being alone every day/ night?? I love fishing by myself but I do like fishing with a buddy for a lot of reasons. Keep it up man I love watching!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u! No, surprisingly I didn't see any rattle snakes on this road trip. Kept an ear out but rarely look for them. Nah, I really never got bored. I can definitely see where having a buddy would be appreciated, especially on some of the longer remote hikes...but I'm good solo aswell!

@lynella6073 2 жыл бұрын

Drew, beautiful scenery, amazing how many fish! Were they eating the top floater or the dropper bait?

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

They were taking both flies at times!

@CA-qv2ux 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous fishing! The fish and scenery were incredible, good fun!! May I ask how long your leader was between the hopper and stone fly? Thanks in advance.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It varied a ton depending on the water but I usually start with 16 to 18 inches!

@CA-qv2ux 2 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy thank you!

@Jeckyll859 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful area you are in! Do you ever keep a fish or two or just catch and release? Love watching your videos sir!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was one of the more scenic streams I've seen! No, I have in the past but mostly catch and release now. I'll keep some warm water and salt water fish.

@Jeckyll859 2 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy Thank you for the reply and have a great time on your journey! I am envious :) Be safe!

@huntershepard5764 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I have a question as an Ozark fisherman. Are the majority of these fish wild? Obviously they were stocked at some point, but what about the fish that you're catching? Great content. It's always fantastic.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, these are all wild. Didn't show any but I caught several in the 6 to 8 inch range in perfect condition! I'm not an expert on Colorado stocking programs but I'd imagine most of these type of mountain streams were stocked at some point and then left alone to fend for themselves. Probably regular stocking happens on the bigger streams closer to metro areas which I avoid!

@RobertMichaelAuthor 2 жыл бұрын

Who is giving these thumbs down? Can't understand that.

@larryhawes8295 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and great fishing but I keep waiting for you to come across a bear around each corner. Curious do you have side arm? Bear spray? Thanks again for the great videos.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

I'm loud and rarely see them on trail. Saw a few taking off thru the brush but never had my camera on...usually save battery during hikes. Most of the bears I saw were near camp when I was quiet. I carry spray and a 357.

@larryhawes8295 2 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy THANKS Drew. Looking forward to more videos.

@johnd5643 2 жыл бұрын

I fish similar sized streams near me on the east coast. Fish are about 1/3 the size tho…. Hashtag jealous.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Yea, definitely some great quality swimming in that stream!

@peterspyke369 2 жыл бұрын

Drew, how do you go about finding these intimate small streams? Maps, apps, word of mouth? Thanks for taking these vids!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

I use all those. Walk thru some things I use in this video...kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ga1odcelu9u-ipc.html

@edwurmb129 2 жыл бұрын

urious as to where you add your split shot? At the fly, six inches in front? Thanks.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Usually about 6"s above the fly!

@barberontheriver 2 жыл бұрын

Plz talk about the flies and size thank u

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

The video before this one talks about all the flies I used on this trip! It's linked in the description of this video also.

@jonclay1563 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome fishing Drew. QQ, do you tie your dropper to eye or bend?

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

I do both but started doing more off the bend on this trip using an old clinch knot to lock my dropper on the bend. Discuss it more later in the series!

@facuandespesca6082 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome fishing sir! Do you edit your videos meanwhile you're travelling? And what equipment do you use for doing it? Thanks in advance Drew

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

I do some editing on the road using adobe elements. It was free on my laptop.

@facuandespesca6082 2 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy that's great, thanks for sharing!

@waltereckes3982 2 жыл бұрын

OK, we see you catching fish, so let us know what you are using

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Did a dedicated video on it....the only flies you need on a summer trip out west!

@andrewstudt2317 2 жыл бұрын

What type of wading boots do you use? Full wading boots/lightweight? Rubber/felt/studs?

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Orvis ultra light wading boots...up until the last week in this trip when they finally wore out after 5 years of service . Absolutely love them and already placed an order to have them replaced! Vibrum soles.

@kain4695 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of gear are you using as rod and flyline?

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Orvis recon 8.5ft 4 wt, with orvis pro textured line and mirage lt reel!

@jimgollach6202 2 жыл бұрын

Man oh man those are some quality brown's. So you punched yourself in the face getting a fly out of a tree, that sounds like something I would do and fall in the water lol. I have a question, if most of your fishing was in park waters, what's the deal with the cows? They can roam wherever they want? Enjoyed the video. 😅👍👍

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Haha...happens to us all! So I actually learned a little about that near the end of this trip. I was camped near an old, looked like hunting cabin. There was a guy staying on the property with 3 horses...I assumed it was private property. As I was walking around the property on a forest svc trail I asked him how he was and we got to talking. Turns out, he was leasing the property from the forest service and working for them over the summer. His duties were to ride the trails 4 days/week looking for cattle, tending to any injured and later helping ranchers move their cattle to specified areas. Seems they can only be in an area so long and then relocated. In return, he received a small stipend, remote lodging (no water, electricity, with an outhouse) along side a cool trout stream! Seemed kinda cool to me!

@jimgollach6202 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Yes I also would not complain about that deal.

@skorflyfishing 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a superstitious man, but that "first cast fish" thing is highly highly coincidental! Curious, did your luck change after you broke the tree limb and accidentally punched yourself in the face? Not, that I believe that has any bearing....🙄

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, I know was just having fun. Watch the entire vid and you'll have your answer!

@marklamude2355 2 жыл бұрын

you tying off the bend here Drew?

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

I started doing something different during this road trip...kind of talked about it in the video that covered all the flies I used and it comes up near the end of the series. But yes, however I tie on my dropper. Cut it off at the knot leaving my clinch on the bend. Then re-tie the dropper back on and use the old knot to lock it on the bend...did it this way almost the entre trip.

@SUflyfshn-YT 2 жыл бұрын

Last trip to a spring creek in the area caught one small rainbow and missed 5-6 in the first three hours on a dry dropper beetle/hares ear. The next two hours some rain came, and caught 13. Days like this are the reason that most fly fishermen go “one more cast,” cause you never know

@danieltracy7136 2 жыл бұрын

"one more cast" The reason why I return home about an hour later then I initially informed my wife I would be home. Had several occasions this summer when that "one more" cast was the one that landed me the only fish of the post-dinner, two-hour fishing outing.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely guilty of practicing one more cast. Just gotta weather the storm lol!

@SUflyfshn-YT 2 жыл бұрын

@@danieltracy7136 I’ve had that argument so many times

@TheGhillieGuyYY4U 2 жыл бұрын

Nice spot, Colorado or Utah? I’ll be hunting trout and catch trains tomorrow. Can’t wait to make the vid about it…

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Never fished in Utah!

@TheGhillieGuyYY4U 2 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy I figured you would have on your two month fishing road trip, the Green river is amazing plus many other spots out there.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGhillieGuyYY4U I will one day but out of state fishing licenses add up quick and I don't have a job lol!

@TheGhillieGuyYY4U 2 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy I know what you mean, but Utah’s price for out of state license isn’t too expensive, Colorado is the most expensive license I’ve bought, $108 for out of state, ouch. I have 5 annual fishing licenses for 5 different states. I too was unemployed from March 2020 to July 2021. You should hit me up sometime, I have a major work perk up which involves a scenic narrow gauge railroad… 😁😁😁 I live in SW Colorado now.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGhillieGuyYY4U haha...it could have been $1.00 and it would have been out of my budget...cost of gas and driving almost 7k miles in a truck that gets 15mpg...cost of a used camper shell...plus the other out of state licenses I have in LA, MO, OK, IA, WI, CO, NM, ID, and WY! But I'll be back...missed it and MT this time around!

@jerrysigua1913 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy watching your videos. Way to rip those lips! Tight lines and screaming reels.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@sylviawelsh9518 2 жыл бұрын

Do you ever eat a few 😎

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Not these days. I have in the past but at some point lost interest. Mostly catch and release these days!

@robertsullivan656 2 жыл бұрын

tell me you didnt pull the bear spray on those cows coming out on you while fishing!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Haha...no...part 6 might give u some insight on my fear of cattle lol!

@JO-kp6lk 2 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine a stream being any nicer than that one. In the end, it had to be worth all the bruises. Those trout all looked to be between 15 and 18 inches. Must have come from the same batch of eggs.......

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

It really was a great stream and well worth the effort! I'll gladly take punch in the face for others like it!

@kimnielsen7449 2 жыл бұрын

Will you please adopt me, it’s like Jurassic park , I don’t know 7 or 8 meglabrown

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, right on!