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Brad Knowles
Приєднався 4 лют 2013
All things fly fishing. Films of adventures, as far out as we can get.
Review - Patagonia Women's Spring River Waders
A detailed review of Patagonia's Spring River waders, designed specifically for women.
Patagonia is is one of the best and most trusted gear manufacturers on the planet. In this detailed review you'll see all the features they've incorporated into the women's Spring River wader to help you decide if they are right for your next fly fishing adventure.
Patagonia is is one of the best and most trusted gear manufacturers on the planet. In this detailed review you'll see all the features they've incorporated into the women's Spring River wader to help you decide if they are right for your next fly fishing adventure.
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The Patagonia River Salt Wading Boots by Danner come in at just under $300 after a recent price drop, significantly more than other wading boots by top manufacturers like Simms, Redington, and Korkers. But are they worth it?
You cant beat a day like this!
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Exploring some hidden lakes Wisconsin's North Woods
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Fly Fishing and Hiking the Bechler River in Yellowstone NP 2019
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A 2019 trip to the Bechler river in Yellowstone's southwest corner. This is described by park rangers to be the "trip of a lifetime", and features some of the best fishing in the park, a multitude of waterfalls, and some amazing back country thermal areas. After spending 7 days in this area of the park I have to say I agree with that determination. It truly is an amazing place to visit.
Fly Fishing Wisconsin's Driftless Area, Spring 2017
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A short early season trip to Wisconsin's south west streams
Just came across this review - looked like you were fishing these in early season in Wisconsin - you think these are warm enough compared to the Patagonia Foot Tractor? I got a pair, love them, but haven’t tried them in winter/early spring.
Thanks for posting! My boys and I have a trip reserved end of August from Bechler Ranger Station to Old Faithful. I appreciate the info you shared here. Our first reserved site is Colonnade Falls, unless we can snag a walk-up. All the close sites are held back as walk-ups for the first day of our trip, so we're not sure what to do about that yet. We're plannig to try fishing all along the way, including lower and upper Bechler and also the Firehole near Firehole Springs.
It will be a great trip! We had to walk quite a long way on the first day, but it was doable. I think you can reserve the closer sites at the back country offices closer to the trip. Also be aware that if you haven't been in the Yellowstone back country before, they make you watch a video at the backcountry office when you get your permit, so allow time for that. In addition the offices close at like 4 or 5pm and open at maybe 8 or 9? So make sure you have a day before your back country trip to go to the office. That's how it was in 2019 anyways they may have changed their permitting process.
@@bradknowles846 thanks, I plan to call them in advance to ask some of these questions, as it will be a little tight for us to get there by closing the day before when I want to pick up the permit. Hadn't heard about the video, thanks for the heads-up! This is our first trip out west for backpacking or even fishing. Never caught a cutthroat, but we're gonna change that in August
Thank you for doing this. Subscribed!
Good review. I had a similar shrinking issue with the original Orvis BOA pro boots. Wondering if you still find it aggravating, I did. Great music by the way.
Patagonia warranty is great. Is the clip in the back of the womens spring waders different than the Mens Swiftcurrent? I had just purchased a pair of swiftcurrent and returned them. [non expedition, was a pain to get on and off without a buckle clip in the front. Where as the swiftcurrent expedition series has the ladder adjustment type clip -- similar to having buckle clips in the front. Perhaps I completely missed the rear clip on the mens... lol. So, going to spend the extra $$ for the expedition series.
Any update? How’s the ankle support and durability factor doing as of lately?
Patagonia owners get richer on the backs of children and pay 10 cents a hour. They withhold pay and treat us employees like crap. Please boycott and help us get decent wages
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Great video Brad. I am on a 10 week fishing trip, Bechler is on my list for next summer. Did you set up camp at Rocky Ford ?
How did you carry your fly rod? I’m going to do this trail in August, start at the north end and hike south, and plan on bringing my fly rod. I am looking for a light weight rod case. Something to protect the rod but still not be to heavy.
I have been just using the regular tube but I have been meaning to pick up a few of these: bourneoutdoors.com/product/ultra-lite-fly-rod-tubes/ That seems to be the best option I've found.
Just bought a pair of these. Thanks for the review it really helped make my decision.
No problem! I've worn them probably 15 days now fishing and I really like them.
@@bradknowles846 I’ve had them on for three sessions. They were so tight at first I nearly sent them back but now they are so comfortable.
What size street shoe do you wear? I’m a 13. Should I be looking at a sz 14 in these? Thanks for posting.
I wear between a 13 and 14 depending on brand, I would always buy one full size up from your normal shoe size with any wading boot to accomidate the neoprene wader bootie. Overall I think these are a great boot and Ive been pretty happy with them. I've always been happy with any purchases Ive made from Patagonia, Ive had my waders for almost 6 years and sent them in once for a leak, which was fixed for free. Great customer service and I expect these boots will be no different when the time comes for repairs. Thanks for watching!
Awesome! I've never seen anyone fly-fish from a canoe before. Perfect day indeed .
You’re right.....best gift ever......💕💕💕
Looks like an awesome day!!!
Great video! Was that a Chernobyl Ant fly pattern?
Yep! I learned to tie them years ago and they are killer. I always use them for my hopper dropper rigs
Great video! Thank you for sharing :)
Thanks for sharing! You all ventured into an area that not alot of folks do. YNP is wonderful. I lived part of the summer of 93 there. Was there this past summer as well. Couple questions. Which end did you start from? Also...about how many miles until it was solid fly fishing?
So we actually did an out and back, we started at Bechler ranger station in the south and hiked north over the divide, turned around and went back. If you started at lone star in the north it would be about 8 to 10 miles before you could fish, and then it would just get better and better as you go south. From Bechler ranger station its only about 3 miles to the meadows where the largest and most difficult fish to catch in the park reside. These are all rainbows. As you go upstream/north above the falls the fishing gets easier, and is all native cutthroat, but we didnt catch anything super huge. There are many beautiful native fish there though and its one of the most beautiful places Ive had the opportunity to fish.
@@bradknowles846 ...thanks for the info. Fantastic that you got to do this.
Absolutely. Its a bucket list Item for sure. There are some things back there that I dont film, or post to keep them special. Its definitely a really cool trip.
@@bradknowles846 ..did you deal with much bear activity?
Some. Ran into a couple. No problems at night or anything. There were plenty of berries around to keep them busy haha
By far the coolest place on earth. Thanks for sharing!!!
It was definitely one of my favorite trips so far!
I'm going up there in 2 weeks, how do you think the fishing will be?
Where is this located at