TROUT OASIS - From the ROAD this stream DID NOT look impressive

TROUT OASIS - From the ROAD this stream DID NOT look impressive - IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE!

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video, I'm exploring a tiny stream that didn't look super impressive from the road. However it turned out to be an oasis and packed with wild brown trout. It's the classic tiny stream that I've heard others comment, they'd walk past searching for bigger water! How you approach these gems is also super important...I stay off the ridges...keep low, often crouching...avoid the common casting areas. For example in one situation, I duck under a lay down rather than cross the ridge which would have spooked any fish in the pool! That technique has helped me regardless of the stream size or size of the fish that live in it! It seems like a lot of work but the reward of knowing it paid off can't be fully appreciated, until you've done it!
Other parts to this series below:
Part 1: • Fly Fishing the Wiscon...
Part 2: • This SMALL STREAM was ...
Part 3: • I can't believe water ...
My PT variation I shared a few weeks back was super productive, sz 16 but with a black glass bead. Also a sz 18 BWO version that has on olive thread body, black xs wire, and a cdc puff for a wing under a black hares ear thorax.
• The ONE FLY EVERYONE N...
Gear:
Orvis superfine carbon 7.5ft 3wt
Battenkill II w/ orvis pro textured fly line
10.5ftish with 5x tippet
Flies...unweighted PT, BWO emergers, and caddis/bwo dries
Dorsey Yarn indicator
Orvis pro waders
Simms g4 wading boots
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@bmceowen2 3 жыл бұрын

For me and fly fishing, your vids are the second best thing next to being out there myself. Thanks for sharing your adventures!!

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@RacerX766 3 жыл бұрын

Those types of streams are the best because literally they are untouched for the same reason you thought it would be 🤙🏻👍🏻

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, yah I almost titled this video, fly fishing a small stream most people would walk past searching for bigger water. But knew that wasn't really accurate. Hear it all the time though!

@dougsmith7580 2 жыл бұрын

I only recently discovered your channel and want to tell you how much I appreciate you getting the fish into hand and back in the water so quickly. Too many beginning fishers play them to death and don’t wet their hands before handling fish. Subbed, notified and shared.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u, trying to be a better example. Many people are learning thru what they find on yt....and there's a bunch of people making videos while the learn too! Fortunately, I was taught to fish before social media by a responsible angler, my dad lol!

@billschlafer 3 жыл бұрын

That duck under the fallen tree is a textbook approach for a small Driftless Area stream like this one. Avoid walking on the high banks and keep low. Trout can sense a large dark moving shadows from a surprising distance so always strive to keep your shadow off the water. I recognize that stream, it's not far from where I grew up. Those exposed limestone bluffs are key to prime Trout water in the Driftless. The limestone provides the proper PH level for reproduction and growth. When you see that aqua green tint in the water, it's usually good Trout water. Well done Drew!

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, I avoid standing on the ridge as much as possible! Can't say enough, how avoiding the easy routes...trails, casting areas, and other places where that look worn has helped! Love hearing that kind of info...not many know that these days! Thank u!

@dylanagli1577 Жыл бұрын

First time hearing about the Dorsey indicator stoked to try it out. Awesome video this looks like a good time!

@riversandcoffee 2 жыл бұрын

Now that looks like fun.... I felt like I was there. I just started to use my fly rod after several years and forgot just how cool it is. Thanks, from Michigan ✌

@heppisaxm8316 2 жыл бұрын

Super❤!

@dionst.michael5818 2 жыл бұрын

Looked a little small for eating but some great action just the same. Imagine owning some property along this little goldmine. What a gift.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

It would be nice to own property on that stream for sure!

@FishingWithDamon 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video love trout fishing man what beautiful fish nothing better I know you put a lot of effort into your videos and we really appreciate that

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@soundbwoikilla764 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Crazy how many you could pull out without spooking the pool. Appreciate the explanation on your approach.

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

For sure! Happy to do it!

@michaeltichonuk2176 2 жыл бұрын

Solitude, clear cool water,, birds and reel singing, and catch'n. Life's Grand, ain't it?

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

No question!

@paulsimon6958 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic little stream.

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Just glad I stopped and gave it a second thought! Was such a good time!

@stephenbrody2717 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Just you, a cool stream and fishing. The editing is awesome. Always hear the water and fly line. Just like being there on the water.

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, always good to hear. Makes it easy on me not searching for music...my ears use to bleed trying to find the right music and it was never right lol!

@davepanichelle1478 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you don’t do music, Drew. So much better without it.

@alexcushing3535 3 жыл бұрын

What a day! Nice size fish too! I saw that you made an effort to wet your hand before you handled the fish. A lot of anglers dont explain why it’s so important. Keep on Truckin! Alex

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Was a good time for sure! Always try to, gotta protect that protective slime coat!

@johnd5643 3 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure.

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, definitely have a good time!

@scottc8350 3 жыл бұрын

Nice little chunk of water. Thanks Drew! Cheers

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

You bet

@scottc8350 3 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy Stealth fishing for sure. Love it! 👍

@lorawinfrey9112 2 жыл бұрын

I found your channel and enjoy watching your videos good job

@johnbeatty4695 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video!

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u much!

@bobhammond8067 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic day!!

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!

@jimpyle560 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible stuff.

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Was a good time!

@monmixer 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, looks more like a small mouth stream. Incredible

@JO-kp6lk 2 жыл бұрын

My God! How many trout can you catch out of one tiny run?! That's amazing!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

They were stacked in there!

@JO-kp6lk 2 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy Well, you know, a stack of flashbacks is always better than just one !

@JO-kp6lk 2 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy That's "flapjacks" ! The phones always think they're smarter than we are.

@flyfishdad801 3 жыл бұрын

Just got back from a camping trip and fished a small creek all weekend. It was a blast seeing the cutthroat come out from the rocks. Certainly something to be said about small creek fishing.

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds pretty incredible!

@mattier3030 3 жыл бұрын

As always epic

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Thx dude!

@rjwickland6557 3 жыл бұрын

Ah ha ! Looks like a bit more of the drift less area in Wisconsin . Some time, make sure to give bear Creek a try . SW Sauk county, and there is access of State Highway 130 . There are some good Browns there . Again, part of that area I mentioned in a response to an earlier video of yours . And there is public areas to enter the stream .

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Will do for sure. Just glad I bought the NR annual license so I can come up as often as time allows this year! Thank you for the info!

@rjwickland6557 3 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy , not an issue, from one former LE guy to another .

@storytepper9945 3 жыл бұрын

I need little streams in my life.

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Don't we all...they are special!

@benhuffstuff 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I caught a quick glimpse of your chest pack and it intrigued me. Which one do you use? Love your vids! Thanks!

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

I've had the orvis bugout system for most of the year. The front chest part that you saw is super handy when I wear waders and a waist pack. It allows me to carry tippet, floatant and several fly boxes in a easy to reach spot. The coolest part is it attaches to a backpack which I used during my 2 month road trip this summer. Been really happy with the bugout system!

@RacerX766 3 жыл бұрын

I'll take those kind all day long brother !! Lol

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya, those small streams are special!

@jimgollach6202 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video drew. Nice looking water and pretty bbrown's.What kind of nymph were you using?👍👍

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reminding me...I forgot to add the card. One of the productive patterns was my PT variation, the fly tying vid I did a few weeks back. But with a small black glass bead. Also, a sz 18 bwo emerger...put the description and other flies in the description of the video.

@vincentengongoro2705 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome little stream.. were there any casts you didn't catch a fish??

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, the vid would be 7 hrs if I showed all those minutes!

@JKonstanzer 3 жыл бұрын

Wow what a find. Was this your first time there? Also, Brookies and Browns and 1 Rainbow?

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Yep it was. Just brookies and browns, never saw any rainbows!

@midcoflyfishing 3 жыл бұрын

What flies were you tossing? Saw a lil midge pattern ? Great vid, great fish, great water. 🤠

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

No midges...my pt variation...the tying vid from a few weeks back, bwo emergers and caddis/bwo dries!

@williamwojcieszek4320 3 жыл бұрын

I’m heading to northern Michigan tomorrow, maybe I should have planned another trip to Wisco instead!

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, never a bad time to head to the driftless. But I have no experience in northern michigan...just a long drive past lots of great water lol!

@sirwinston2368 3 жыл бұрын

I would avoid northern Michigan. The fishing is really hit or miss. Wisconsin on the other hand is always so much better. A lot more consistent. Bigger fish too.

@Abandoned_Brane 3 жыл бұрын

Decline northern michigan. Northern lower peninsula or the UP? Both are good, the UP is a different world entirely.

@Abandoned_Brane 3 жыл бұрын

Stupid phone won't let me edit.

@hillbillysportsman5818 3 жыл бұрын

Just curious is the creek bottom soft an silty? Is it easy wading?

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

It is soft and silted in some spots for sure. I generally try to stay out of the stream or on the edges, which isn't bad wading. I do prefer wet wading season, just b/c hiking and wading is easier. Try to avoid waders as much as possible!

@BlueLinerMedia 3 жыл бұрын

How do you deal with ticks + chiggers? Do you just worry about it after you get them or do you use some sort of bug repellent?

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

I don't worry about them in April when the night temps are below freezing or when wearing waders. When it warms, I use a deet based repellent.

@carywood3946 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of floatant do you use for your wool indicator? I always find myself squeezing water out of it every cast and struggle to keep it dry.

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

It's a dorsey yarn...polypropylene macrame yarn, not wool. I use any gel style but they float pretty well w/o anything. I use it for my wings and para post also...this link to a troutbitten blog post is really useful. troutbitten.com/2017/03/30/dorsey-yarn-indicator-everything-need-know-little/

@midcoflyfishing 3 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy Pat Dorsey is legend.

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

@@midcoflyfishing haha so I've heard!

@midcoflyfishing 3 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy I was pulling into the lot at Cheeseman Canyon and he was rigging up and with out thinking I said, “There’s Pat Dorsey!” He heard it but was cool about it. 🤦‍♀️ haha

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

@@midcoflyfishing haha, that's pretty funny. Not growing up in a fly fishing family, I actually learned who he was when the only guy I know who fly fishes introduced me to the dorsey indicator about 2 yrs ago! Now I see his influence everywhere!

@kimandrew3095 2 жыл бұрын

This stream or creek doesn’t look like much but the insect population could be high considering the terrain there.The only theory I have for the health and volume of fish you caught there.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same thought...almost drove off bc it look all that great!

@jameseldridge4185 2 жыл бұрын

Brookies too

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

A few for sure!

@kenogster3059 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it's the most unlikely places.

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Those are nice surprises!

@andrewdg90 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! But don't you get tired of those annoying trout constantly biting 🤣. Wish I was there!

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, never do!

@ryantherock7664 3 жыл бұрын

What is the average distance between your indicator and your nymph?

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Really don't have an average...I guess or look at where the fish are and adjust as necessary. 1.5xdepth is a good place to start. I'm hesitant to say, 3ft b/c...unweighted flies fished with a sz 6 spit shot might only be a foot under the surface. Where a bh nymph and sz 4 split shot might be 2.5ft under water. The best advice I can give is fish a foot deeper than u think the depth is and add weight until you snag bottom...then remove some.

@leetreado3801 3 жыл бұрын

Will the fish always remain about that size in streams like this? o they need bigger water to grow larger?

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Ime, has more to do with food, not stream size. A small stream with abundant, high quality and available bugs will produce big fish! This section of stream appeared to have some silting issues, which limits bug habitat. Another section a few miles away had some great quality! A good example, is my backpacking Wimineche CO video...small but had amazing quality fish!

@leetreado3801 3 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy Thanks for the insight. Great vid.

@philolafsen8746 2 жыл бұрын

@@leetreado3801 not sure the state, but this looks to be the drift less (or similar geography. I grew up in NE Iowa. We have some good fish, because we have some good food sources. Lots of limestone spring creeks. The key is to find areas not frequented or C&R. Caught my personal best Brown (21”) from a creek in NE IA. Didn’t even see/feel the strike, just saw the smaller fish explode from around where my bugger was and set. Miss the area, can’t wait to visit my parents and take my dad fishing.

@WesternDriven406 3 жыл бұрын

Any reason why you don’t use the orvis pro boot? Seems like everything else is orvis. Just curious....

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Go over that exact question in part 2 of this series. I have both...kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMuqksSTucnRfn0.html

@WesternDriven406 3 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy I guess I must have known that since I did watch that video previously. Jeez....yeah I wear the orvis pro as well and they work perfect here in western Montana. Fished the big hole river the last two days. Love watching your vids!

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Haha no worries I forget my name most days. I definitely prefer them when wading! Sounds perfect!

@muddymike 2 жыл бұрын

Orvis? What are you some kind of millionaires?

@WesternDriven406 2 жыл бұрын

@@muddymike Yep... And I’ll be flying to space soon on my new Orvis space ship with Jeff Bezos! 😂.

@klathamtexaslandrealtor 3 жыл бұрын

HOW DO YOU DETERMINE HOW DEEP THE WATER IS AND HOW DEEP TO FISH?

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Just a guess on depth. I start by trying to get to the bottom then adjust as necessary depending on what I see. This day...nymphs early but started to see occasional rises so I switched to an emerger and fished higher up. Got a video in my tips section where I walk thru nymphing a run start to finish and explain way more detail on the adjustments I make.

@klathamtexaslandrealtor 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I’ll watch that video!

@stephenplant6503 2 жыл бұрын

What's with the smoke in the background late in this video?

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

Some property owners clearing land!

@66bighorns 3 жыл бұрын

Is this Wisconsin?

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, from my trip there end of April. Just didn't have time to edit it before I left for the White.

@jonesfishing 3 жыл бұрын

At 8:18 was somebody yelling for you to "get over here"?

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

Not me, the guys doing the controlled burn. Think he was yelling for water!

@jonesfishing 3 жыл бұрын

@@LooknFishy oh, that makes sense! Haha

@richardduplessie6081 3 жыл бұрын

What fly?

@LooknFishy 3 жыл бұрын

The one linked in the video (a card should pop up when I show the brown with the fly in its mouth) was solid and a few in the description...Pt, bwo and caddis!

@sylviawelsh9518 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a ditch.

@LooknFishy 2 жыл бұрын

So the title is accurate lol!

@nagyn.5027 2 жыл бұрын

Never understood why you Americans use strike indicators, it's no more fly fishing its more like float fishing... Other than that nice catches, tight lines!!