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Solo Fly Fishing
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Hi, I am Chris and welcome to my channel. My home is North Carolina.
On my channel you will see backcountry camping and fly fishing across the Pisgah National Forest, Nantahala National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains. My passion is the adventure of chasing North Carolina native brook trout in the high elevations of the mountains as well as looking for streams holding wild brown and rainbow trout.
You will occasionally see me spending a few nights at small campgrounds acting as home base so I can be mobile to scope out new water in my jeep.
Come along with me on my adventures to see the beautiful North Carolina mountains and those stunning brook trout. If you enjoy my adventures, please like and subscribe.
Thank you for watching!
Tight Lines!
On my channel you will see backcountry camping and fly fishing across the Pisgah National Forest, Nantahala National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains. My passion is the adventure of chasing North Carolina native brook trout in the high elevations of the mountains as well as looking for streams holding wild brown and rainbow trout.
You will occasionally see me spending a few nights at small campgrounds acting as home base so I can be mobile to scope out new water in my jeep.
Come along with me on my adventures to see the beautiful North Carolina mountains and those stunning brook trout. If you enjoy my adventures, please like and subscribe.
Thank you for watching!
Tight Lines!
Day 2 | Backcountry Fly Fishing | Camping | What happened in May | Pisgah National Forest
Day 2 of my early June 2024 adventure. On day 2 I not only chase and land more beautiful native North Carolina brook trout, but I also take the opportunity to just enjoy the time on the water and at the camp site. In this episode there is more quiet filming (ASMR) than normal cooking lunch below a waterfall on a large flat boulder, chilling by the creek and hanging out at the campsite. I share a little of what kept me so busy in the month of May and show some of that as well.
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A backcountry camping | fly fishing | brook trout adventure | Pisgah National Forest | Part 1
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I set out on a new adventure chasing North Carolina native brook trout in the Pisgah National Forest. I check out 1 new stream, fish a new section of one of my favorite rivers, then hit one I am becoming very fond of. Come along with me to see a perfect camp site, beautiful scenes and of course colored up NC native brook trout #fishing #flyfishing #brooktrout #backcountrycamping #camping #north...
Fly Fishing | Tight Roping Trees | Climbing Rocks | Crawling on Knees for Native NC Brook Trout
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Back for another adventure 4200 feet above sea level chasing North Carolina native brook trout. In this adventure Mike is back with me for a trip filled with great memories, beautiful scenery, a great backcountry campsite and a hardcore climb through the creek to brookie heaven. Come along with us for another unforgettable trip. #flyfishing #flyfishingadventures #outdooradventures #northcarolin...
Day2 | HOT Dry Fly Fishing | Backcountry camping | Pisgah National Forest | North Carolina
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The HOT dry fly action continues on Day 2 of my latest backcountry adventure. Stay tuned throughout this adventure to hear my story of what prompted me to begin solo backcountry camping for wild trout. #flyfishing #northcarolina #fishing #fishingvideo #pisgahnationalforest #dryfly #backcountrycamping #camping #backcountry #troutfishing #browntroutfishing
Dry Fly Fishing was HOT | Quick 1 Night Backcountry Adventure | 1st Week of Spring | Full Moon | P1
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March 2024. In this two part fly fishing adventure I hike 2.5 miles into the backcountry to a spot I discovered on a trip a year ago to set up a 1 night camp. The dry fly action was hot catching some beautiful wild brown trout. I made a rookie mistake setting up the tent to only discover directly above my tent is a dead tree already leaning against another tree that could fall at any minute. I ...
Winter Fly Fishing and Camping in the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina | February 2024
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Finally out in the woods camping and fly fishing after 3 months of bad weather, work, and all the family holidays. It was cold, but nothing a good campfire and the right gear can solve easily. Come along for beautiful scenery and a nice weekend. #flyfishing #pisgahnationalforest #northcarolina #dispersedcamping #camping #backcountryskinz #fishing #troutfishing #fishingvideo
How do you gain fishing time on the creek while fly fishing?
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In this short segment of my February 2024 fly fishing & camping adventure I take a few minutes to provide a tip which saves me time on the water so I can fish more vs changing out a lot of flies. #flyfishing #northcarolina #pisgahnationalforest #drydropper #drydropper #nymphfishing #fishpond
Invaded by a Black Bear | Final Day | Fall 2023 | Fly Fishing | Camping | North Carolina | Part 3
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Final day of my Fall 2023 fly fishing, camping and exploring new water in the mountains of North Carolina. This trip got very interesting as my campsite was invaded by a black bear who would not leave. This pesky bear caused me to change my sleeping arrangements on the final night. #flyfishing #northcarolina #brooktrout #pisgahnationalforest #blackbear #blackbears
Spot | Stalk | Catch | Release | Native North Carolina Brookie | Fall 2023 Fly Fish Adventure-Part 2
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Spot | Stalk | Catch | Release | Native North Carolina Brookie | Fall 2023 Fly Fish Adventure-Part 2
Fall 2023 Fly Fishing Adventure | Blue Ridge Mountains NC | High Altitude Native Brookies | Part 1
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Fall 2023 Fly Fishing Adventure | Blue Ridge Mountains NC | High Altitude Native Brookies | Part 1
Bonus Footage - Gear talk from a backcountry fly fishing adventure | Tarp | Wading Boot | Chest Pack
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Bonus Footage - Gear talk from a backcountry fly fishing adventure | Tarp | Wading Boot | Chest Pack
A backcountry camping adventure | fly fishing | rain | in the Pisgah National Forest | Part2
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A backcountry camping adventure | fly fishing | rain | in the Pisgah National Forest | Part2
A backcountry camping adventure on the creek fly fishing in the Pisgah National Forest of NC | Part1
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A backcountry camping adventure on the creek fly fishing in the Pisgah National Forest of NC | Part1
Poorly tied knot to your dropper fly = lost fish #shorts
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Poorly tied knot to your dropper fly = lost fish #shorts
Great Smoky Mountains backcountry camping & chasing native North Carolina brookies - Part 2
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Great Smoky Mountains backcountry camping & chasing native North Carolina brookies - Part 2
Deep in the Great Smoky Mountains chasing native North Carolina brook trout - part 1
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Deep in the Great Smoky Mountains chasing native North Carolina brook trout - part 1
Memorial Day weekend 2023 backcountry camping & fly fishing in the North Carolina mountains - Part 2
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Memorial Day weekend 2023 backcountry camping & fly fishing in the North Carolina mountains - Part 2
Memorial Day weekend 2023 backcountry camping & fly fishing in the North Carolina mountains - part 1
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Memorial Day weekend 2023 backcountry camping & fly fishing in the North Carolina mountains - part 1
Part 4 - Fallen tree | fly fishing remote stream | wild brown trout | Pisgah National Forest
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Part 4 - Fallen tree | fly fishing remote stream | wild brown trout | Pisgah National Forest
Part 3 - lime green frenchie & black zebra midge were the ticket on a great delayed harvest creek
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Part 3 - lime green frenchie & black zebra midge were the ticket on a great delayed harvest creek
Part 2 - Fly fishing in the backcountry of the Pisgah National Forest in NW NC on my favorite stream
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Part 2 - Fly fishing in the backcountry of the Pisgah National Forest in NW NC on my favorite stream
Part 1 - Camping & Fly Fishing under a full moon in the Pisgah National Forest in NC
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Part 1 - Camping & Fly Fishing under a full moon in the Pisgah National Forest in NC
Fly Fishing & camping in solitude and exploring some new water
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Fly Fishing & camping in solitude and exploring some new water
Part 3 - Must see conclusion of the cross country fly fishing & elk hunting trip to Colorado
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Part 3 - Must see conclusion of the cross country fly fishing & elk hunting trip to Colorado
Dry fly wild brown in the North Carolina backcountry
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Dry fly wild brown in the North Carolina backcountry
Colorado cross country fly fishing & elk hunting trip continues - Day 2 of fishing - Part 2
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Colorado cross country fly fishing & elk hunting trip continues - Day 2 of fishing - Part 2
Unforgettable Colorado Fly Fishing, Camping, and Elk Hunting Trip - Nov2022 - Part 1
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Unforgettable Colorado Fly Fishing, Camping, and Elk Hunting Trip - Nov2022 - Part 1
Final day-Part 3 of the epic fly fishing & back country camping trip
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Final day-Part 3 of the epic fly fishing & back country camping trip
What a day!! Part 2 of my epic fly fishing & backcountry camping trip. Hit the Appalachian Slam
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What a day!! Part 2 of my epic fly fishing & backcountry camping trip. Hit the Appalachian Slam
Epic backcountry fly fishing & camping - part 1
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Epic backcountry fly fishing & camping - part 1
Do you have any issues hiking back in wet shoes, especially on longer hikes back?
Hi Corey, I have no issues with the wet feet and have been doing it for many years. I am usually on the water for 6-8 hours with hiking anywhere from 1-2 miles with the feet wet the entire time. The key is wool socks and neoprene booties. You need this combination. I also have a separate pairs of wading boots I where with my waders that are a size larger. I find the neoprene feet on waders is thicker than my booties. Almost all of the fly fishing shoe companies sell the booties and they really make wet wading a dream. Thank you for watching and checking in. Tight Lines!
How do you like those boots? Do you use them just for wading or for hiking too on longer backcountry trips too?
Hi Corey, so far they have been great and exactly what I was looking for. This month makes it one year since I bought them. I have used them on 6 trips of 2-3 days each on the water for wet wading. Each time I used them they are used to hike in to my campsites then wade. They are very light with great traction and comfortable. I like boots with the tungsten studs, because I get better traction on the trail and getting out of steep creeks. I have hiked as far as 3 miles one way into my campsite. I always where wool socks then neoprene booties. They are a size smaller than my Korkers I where with my waders. I really don't lose much traction with the studs over the felt. I stopped wearing felt about 8-10 years ago. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Headed to the Great Smoky Mountains for some backcountry camping on some new water in the morning for 2 nights. Tight lines!
Good luck and thanks for the response.
Thats awesome! If you ever want a camera guy let me know. I live on 151 right below mt pisgah
Thank you Mark Yoder. I appreciate you watching and subscribing. A camera guy may be an option one day!
Love the beautiful NC ,I had a similar experience in the Smokies recently:. ua-cam.com/video/IlG-C0Ewp1w/v-deo.html
Hey Man, thank you for watching. Yes, I live in such a beautiful state and love exploring it. I watched your Forney Creek adventure. That’s a good one I need to do one day. Tight lines!
Another beautiful stream with some beautiful fish. Thanks for taking us along! Congrats on the recent wedding for your daughter. Very special times and a good reason to miss time on the water for sure! Tight lines!
Hey Man, thank you for watching. I appreciate the kind comments. Tight lines!
Another great video! I enjoy watching all your adventures. We are so blessed here in NC.
Thank you Hooked252 for watching. Yes, we are blessed.
Brookie heaven! Another fantastic adventure you had. Congrats once again- September can’t get here fast enough!
Thanks Mike! Oh, I can’t wait until our trip.
Great video! Whats your choice of rod for those blue line streams?
Thank you for watching Hooked252 and giving me the thumbs up. A 7’6” 3 wt is what I use due to canopy overhang and tight cliffs in this particular stream. You can get away with a longer rod with higher canopy, short leader/tippet, and you’re a skilled role castor and can do bow and arrow cast. The longer rod helps out with reach and hiding behind rocks so the fish don’t get spooked. The water at these altitudes is crystal clear. For this creek the best combination is both rods so you can alternate. It is about 50/50 on ease of use for short and long rod. Much appreciated on the watch and comments. Tight lines!
You might have fished those mini streams out ??? Ive never seen anyone actually fish waters so small. Maybe let them grow little so they can swim to bigger waters.. ??
There are plenty of native brookies in these waters. You just need to be stealthy, make a good presentation of the fly and keep moving. The native brook trout live only in the small creeks at altitudes above 3500 ft. On this trip I was fishing at just above 4100 ft. Thank you for watching and checking.
Yeah that one you lost was a nice one. I love chasing them in Pisgah. I’m glad you aren’t naming places such as streams too. I wanted to watch it before I approved it in smoky mt fly fishing page.
Thank you for watching and letting me share in the group. I like to keep these places a secret as much as the next guy or gal. Those that recognize the spots are just like us. Headed up to the Smokies in August for more of the same. Tight lines!
I've spent a hell of a lot of time up there over the past two decades. All of those tributaries can be really good, but there's one in particular that is the best. A lot more pressured these days, though, and the big flood crushed a lot of the fish population.
Thank you for watching and checking in. This is one of my favorite watersheds to fish and camp. The first time I fished it after the storm years back downstream I was amazed how much damage there was to portions of the creek. It completely changed portions of it. It will continue to get better. Tight lines!
Another great video. Thanks for sharing your adventures! Some good looking pools for Brookies. I’m sure you’ll be back.
Thank you checking in and watching. The creek I fished on this day has been on list to locate for quite some time. I finally did that on a previous adventure on the last day just exploring. I only went up a half mile on this day, but plan to take it to the limit the next time I go. I know how to get around the waterfall next time out. Part 2 of this one will be out in a few weeks.
Great adventure- the stream looks incredible!
Thank you Mike. Yes, it is beautiful, not too hard of a rock hop up with good pools on the way. I hope you can make it out for your solo to fish it soon. Thanks for watching and look forward to our August adventure out together.
I am from central Florida and have been up twice to fish and no luck locating places to primitive camp. Any ideas or suggestion, not exact locations of course. Love the content!
Thank you for watching and checking in. Finding a combination of primitive camping along a mountain stream can be overwhelming but have some tips for you specific to NC, but actually can be applied to any state. Check out the states wildlife commission, here is their site www.ncwildlife.org/fishing/trout-fishing-north-carolina. All states with trout fishing waters have something like this. This will show you where to fish, then from their locate a national forest of choice, which are laced with forest service roads and trails. Zero in on that area reaching through Google Maps and the AllTrails app. In NC you can primitive camp anywhere in a national forest where ever you want. The only place with designated primitive camping where you must make reservations is the Great Smoky Mountains. Half the fun is exploring for a day then going back to that perfect primitive spot. Tight lines!
What's the water temp?
On this trip I did not take the water temp but expect it was in the high 40s. The date of this trip was March 20. I was near the headwaters so canopy over most of the creek. The morning temps were in the upper 30s. Thank you for watching and commenting. Tight lines!
Hi, I like your video. I would like to start fly fishing. But don't know many creeks. I live in Charlotte, Where's that creek?
Good morning, thank you for watching and glad to see you like the video. Living in Charlotte has you closer to mountains that I live. There are many creeks and rivers for trout fishing 2 hours NW of you. I don’t share the names and locations of creeks in my adventures but can tell you that if you travel towards Asheville, NC with a topographical map any creek or stream will hold trout. Here is the best resource for finding trout in NC. Use North Carolina wildlife commission website. www.ncpaws.org/PMTWS/TroutSearch.aspx. I recommend buying an inexpensive combo set from a big box store then learn to cast on a local pond or lake. That’s how I began. Tight Lights and thanks for watching.
@@soloflyfishing Thanks for replying. This helps a lot. I really appreciate it. Blessings🙏🏾
Awesome video as always 🙌🏼 Just moved to the Carolina’s for grad school and January and can’t wait to find some time to explore some more secluded places like this. Whatever stream that is looks amazing!
North Carolina is an awesome place to live. There are many secluded places in western NC to hide. Start driving west into pisgah national forest, great smoky mountains and nantahala national forest. You will find heaven. Thank you for watching and checking in
Looks like another great trip! Nothing beats scampering up these streams to catch trout. Glad that the fishing is starting to recover since TS Fred.
Yes, it was a wonderful trip and this entire watershed is so much fun to explore. Let’s hope there are no more storms of this magnitude in our lifetime that hit the area. Tight lines! Thank you for watching and checking in.
Like the setup. As fast as I lose flies this definitely will save time and my patience
It does work very well. Thank you for watching
😂-lil bruiser got some bite to him -huh!? Lol ua-cam.com/users/shorts1frr5xFXkjk?si=tHMZdw75UAE78P_J
Yes, he did. Thanks for watching
Exquisite little creek!
Yes, it is a beauty. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Beautiful country with some beautiful fish. Looked like a great trip! Thanks for sharing!
Yes, this creek and country around it is one of my happy places. I have almost fished every inch of it. I have a few miles left to go. Thank you for watching and checking in. Tight lines!
That must have been last weekend, it was pretty darn cold considering time of year
This trip was on 3/20 and 3/21. Thank you for watching and commenting. Headed out Friday for another adventure. Stay tuned for that release in a few weeks.
👍🏻 my kind of thing. Backpack into remote lakes/creeks do a little hammock camping and fly fishing. Looked fun keep it up
Thank you for checking in and watching. Yes, it is the best. I love exploring looking for the perfect campsite to unwind for several days and do some fly fishing while I am there.
Where the Wild things are
The wild things are out in the Pisgah National Forest. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Knocking down trees and slamming brownies! Thanks for sharing.
You never know what’s in store with these adventures. Thanks for watching. Looking forward to chasing brookies later in the month together.
So glad you were able to take a quick trip!
It was so relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you for checking it out
Ya stay at it. Doing more than I’m getting to do.
I have made it part of my monthly routine to hit the mountains for some backcountry fun with the fly rod. Thank you for watching!
carry on bro
Will do! Thank you for watching
Amazing 👏
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Im looking to do some remote backpacking/trout fishing in pisgah, do you have any recommendations on rivers or trails?
Way to hang in there!
@@soloflyfishing I don’t think there is anything more satisfying in fly fishing than making a recovery like that unless it’s casting into a place that looks impossible and landing a fish!
Hi. Just found your videos. I fish the same type of water in Pisgah and technique, havnt started camping yet but it’s in my plans. Like the skins approach. Did you get wet at all around your socks? Went to the web site and was surprised they weren’t stocking foot.
Cool, happy you stumbled across them Nerf Slayer. The skins are a game changer and the maneuverability is the best. Something else I tried on this trip was wearing them under my waders. It was very cold on day 2 so since they were dry from the day before I put them underneath. It provided a level of warmth and never got cold even after wading in thigh deep water for 15-20 minutes at a time. So, when you saw me on day 1 I never let the water get over my boot. Yes, my feet got a little wet because my gators are breathable but lock the heat well as long as you have wool socks on. I frequently wet wade when the temps are in upper 40 with sun shining knowing the temps will rise quickly. Even when your feet are completely wet and submerged the body temps of your feet locked in with neoprene gators will keep the feet warm as long as you come out of water for a few minutes at a time occasionally. Last year when I used the skinz in April and May I waded as deep as knee high. Yes, the water was cold but when you backed out there was immediate warmth. They are ideal for our NC small creek fishing because we are always in and out of the water. Tight lines! Thanks for checking in and commenting.
What a great video Solo! You can’t beat the NC mountains no matter what time of year it is. I hear you about the fishing and catching. The older I get the more the experience means to me. (Not that I don’t want to land some into the net😉). But it looked like a great time and your video content game is improving and impressive every time you post. Maybe I’ll see you along the way one of these days in the beautiful place we call home. Tight lines my friend!
TIP: Should wet your hands before handling the Trout. I often find I can just leave the Trout lying in the net...raise it just to surface, to photo, and remove hook...then just tilt net to release without ever having to pick it up and handle it. Otherwise looks like a great back country trip.
I never have any grip issues on slick ricks with Felt soled wading boots; I consider them the best. Where felt soles are a disadvantage are walking on slopes with layers of wet leaves...slippery like that.
AquaQuest makes quality, 100% waterproof Tarps...I have two of them. I once had to make at least a 1-1/4 mile hike out on what was likely a continual near 30 degree incline. Thought I was going to have a coronary event; kicked my butt. I was never so glad to finally get to a section of level trail. When hiking inclines, it can help to take shorter step strides. Yes, you will use twice as many steps on inclines as level...but it can help. Many people underestimate the stamina required for hiking even moderate inclines.
Glad to hear another happy AquaQuest customer. I know what you mean about steady inclines which never level out. Two of the places I hike in have close 2 miles where it never levels out. Check out my day 1 Smoky Mountain chasing brookies. The hike in was a beast. Thanks again for watching and commenting. Tight lines!
I hear of several bear encounters at Cherry Hill Campground in SC.
When people are careless around the campgrounds spilling food everywhere and leaving trash the bears can’t resist the snacks at night or during the day when everyone leaves. It is beginning to ruin that campground. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers
On the road working this week and it lifted my spirits as I sit in my hotel room to see and hear my home waters. Spring fishing will arrive soon.
I asked this just today in your last video, but maybe more appropriate here. When you are camping in winter, what do you do with all the hours that are not really fishable.
When you camp/fish in colder parts of year and you know fish are only going to bite in a small time window and darkness comes early to boot, what do you do to fill the non fishing time?
Q: How do you save time from having to switch out flies. A: Stop catching trees.
Haha, I like the humor! I always catch a few of those.
We couldn’t live in a more beautiful place to call home. Throw the fly fishing on top of that and it can’t be beat imo. Safe travels.
When I moved to NC 22 years I never imagined I would have stayed past 5 years. Well, I am never leaving. Yes, it is beautiful from mountains to coast. Thank you for watching and stay tuned for more beauty.
What a beautiful spot(s). Loving the pocket water.
Such a pretty part of the mountains!
I’ll take you there one day
The black bears are why I won’t go with you unless we stay in a cabin 😊
I’ll protect you
Nice video. I've watched a couple so far. I plan to get up in the smokies this coming spring and summer to do some hiking/camping and hitting some new water outside of GA. I want to do more camping and fishing videos myself. Two things I noticed. 1) looks like you have a lot of slack line on your drifts. 2) you seem to set the hook upstream. If you take out the slack and set downstream you will increase your hook ups. I have yet to see any bear while camping in GA even though I know they're there. But I feel like camping in the smokies I will have an increased chance. Anyway, good content. I am about to click that subscribe button. Tight Lines.
I love the tip on the hookup. I did a day trip with a guide 5 years ago requesting remote backcountry streams to an area I was not familiar with in NC. I also was hoping to learn something. After a couple of hours he gave me a similar tip. It is such a bad habit I have. Every time I miss a hook up I think about the day on the water with him. Now I will think about your tip as well. Great observation. On this trip I was not in the smokies but I can’t tell you the bears are in the smokies. I have not seen them in smokies but one trip I did there the bear scat was so abundant on one creek I began to get paranoid and was looking over both shoulders all day. Thank you for watching and happy you enjoyed. Tight lines
Really enjoyed the video. Watching brought me back to some of my recent solo fly fishing/camping experiences. Loved seeing the fall scenery! Thanks for sharing.
good narrative. thanks for sharing. I hope you don't mind my asking, but was that the Black Mtn campground where you saw the bear? I've seen them there before.
I am in southwest NC so about 1.5 hours from black mountain campground. Thank you for watching and happy you enjoyed the video. Out on another adventure tonight.
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