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Rich Osthoff Fly-Fishing
United States
Приєднався 29 чер 2015
Autumn Fly-Fishing in the Driftless: Crickets
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For the past few summers, I've been returning from Western trips late in the Driftless season. Last October, I was welcomed by low water and heavy aquatic vegetation from strong summer rains. Terrestrials like Rich's Splat Cricket seemed the most practical way to fish parched and congested streams like this one. Especially when fish were so timid.
Streamers were working, but I was spooking fish, picking up weeds, and hanging up too often for my liking. Similarly, droppers were off the menu, as the stream was too shallow on average. More heavily hackled, large-winged terrestrial patterns might have been an option -- they offer great visibility and loft -- but they compromise on profile and castability. On water of this scale, we're just after a solid smack and a short drift: I'm not worried about losing sight of my fly. Different water may have fished completely differently that day, but this was what worked for me.
Besides, sticking to a pattern and exploring headwaters is my favorite way to wrap up the Wisconsin fishing season. Just get in and fish - Dale Osthoff
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For the past few summers, I've been returning from Western trips late in the Driftless season. Last October, I was welcomed by low water and heavy aquatic vegetation from strong summer rains. Terrestrials like Rich's Splat Cricket seemed the most practical way to fish parched and congested streams like this one. Especially when fish were so timid.
Streamers were working, but I was spooking fish, picking up weeds, and hanging up too often for my liking. Similarly, droppers were off the menu, as the stream was too shallow on average. More heavily hackled, large-winged terrestrial patterns might have been an option -- they offer great visibility and loft -- but they compromise on profile and castability. On water of this scale, we're just after a solid smack and a short drift: I'm not worried about losing sight of my fly. Different water may have fished completely differently that day, but this was what worked for me.
Besides, sticking to a pattern and exploring headwaters is my favorite way to wrap up the Wisconsin fishing season. Just get in and fish - Dale Osthoff
Follow Dale and Dana Osthoff on Instagram:
danaosthoff.flyfishing
daleosthoff.flyfishing
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Відео
Autumn Hopper and Cricket Fly-Fishing in the Driftless
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Late-season hopper and cricket fly-fishing action in Wisconsin's Driftless Area. Dale is now available to guide in Wisconsin. For more information on guided trips, books, and flies, visit www.richosthoff.com.
Fly-Fishing Idaho Backcountry Rivers
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Backpack Fly-fishing for Westslope Cutthroat and Bull Trout on Idaho's best backcountry streams, including Kelly Creek, Big Creek, and the St. Joe River.
Montana High Lakes Brook Trout
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Here's a look at some excellent Montana Brook Trout we tracked down last summer. Teasing these beauties with wounded, erratic streamer presentations led to some extremely satisfying hookups and fights. Skip intro text 1:42
South Fork Flathead: Westslope Cutthroat Trout
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With Wisconsin temperatures down to -30°F this week, and wind chills 50 below, we find ourselves looking back to summer. In the last days of July 2018, we covered 25 miles of the Bob Marshall's South Fork of the Flathead, taking in some incredible landscapes and landing some dandy cutthroat. Here's a look at our 10 days in The Bob.
Upper Missouri River, Montana: A Family Affair
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Upper Missouri River, Montana: A Family Affair
Spring Streamer Action in the Driftless
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Targeting larger Browns in April and May in Wisconsin's Driftless Area, mostly with Rich's Conehead Soft-Hackle Bugger. Go to school on Rich's no-line and short-line techniques for slowing/hanging the fly in fast or dirty water, giving trout the opportunity to detect and grab it.
Rich's First New Zealand Trip
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In February 2016, Rich fished the South Island of New Zealand with Will and Todd all three of us first-time NZ anglers.The trip was graciously hosted by Ralph, a veteran of many New Zealand trips. Check out Ralph in the opening scene of this video as he subdues a rampaging 10-lb. brown (multiple jumps) on a size 16 mayfly nymph and 4X tippet. As first timers, Will, Todd and I blew our share of ...
Hopper & Cricket Fly-Fishing in the Driftless
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If you like to prospect in the Driftless with a dry fly, a hopper or a cricket is a good bet to move lots of bigger-than-average browns. Rich's foam-bodied Splat-Cricket is heavy enough to tuck cast with a distinct splat, which really pulls trout from grassy undercuts. In fishing big terrestrials, don't strive for long drifts. Instead, chop a run into multiple short drifts. Plopping the fly dow...
October in Wisconsin's Driftless
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We can now fish the Wisconsin portion of the Driftless Area through October 15th, into true autumn conditions. With adult browns in pre-spawn mode, fishing streamers can shine.
Driftless Rainbows
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Brood stock Rainbows are some of the only stocked trout in the Driftless Area, but are fun to catch especially after they've been naturally feeding in the streams for awhile.
Wyoming Golden Trout
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Here's a selection of some of the better Golden Trout we've encountered on our high lakes trips within the past few summers. Some unique fishing situations and conditions are tossed in as well. To see more backpacking photos, and for information on Rich's flies, guiding, and books, head to www.richosthoff.com And stay tuned for a video featuring High Lakes Brook Trout.
Spring 2015 Driftless Area Highlights
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In 2015, Driftless Area trout of all lengths are packing exceptional weight. Hopper and cricket populations are looking strong too. If you're interested in a guided outing from mid August through September, go to www.richosthoff.com
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Long shot you'll see this, but if I'm fishing in Eastern Idaho and camping there, what secluded water do you recommend? I hope to camp on a river with good fishing, beautiful scenery and not many people.
That's a long trip from Kelly to Big Creek! Looks like you guys had a very solid trip!
I just found this channel. My wife is from Idaho, we now live in Utah where the rivers are so over fished its crazy. I am looking to fish Idahothis next year. For all those going on about removing the slime layer and killing the fish. Marine biologists scrape samples of slime to check the health of the ecosystem. If slime is removed frequently fish have the ability to increase their slime glands to reproduce slime more quickly. Isn't nature amazing!!
Stop using fabric to tail the fish. The fabric rubs the protective slime off the fish. Get a rubber net. It will not rub the slime off when wet.
RIP to all the trout in this vid who were mishandled.
That looks like War Bonnet in the background on your opening shot?
Wow, that must've been a fantastic trip! Beautiful fish, water, and country! Sharing it with good company... would you call that heaven? 😏
F grade for fish fondling skills
Make sure hands are bare and wet! That cloth can cause damage and fungus!
Great video! Terrestrials are so fun here in the driftless.
Thanks! We agree. I gotta get over to MN Driftless soon!
Nice to watch good quality video of angler who knows what he is doing.
The people who comment on this video make me feel kinda sick. Calm down man. It's fishing and you guys arenall like read this book about secret fishing spots Iike it's weird
Great video
I am 14 and live in Pocatello Idaho and have never caught a bull trout. What is the name of this creek.
What a great video!
I really enjoy your videos Rich. Keep them coming please.
Great teaching video, thanks for sharing
Wow love this video. In my experience wearing gloves wipes the slime off the fish more then I would like. Other then that awesome vid.
We use to catch 20” plus bulls on panther martins on the selway river here in Idaho. I miss the good old days.
Dale Osthoff got me a nice 14" brown fishing his splat cricket. The take was explosive!
Which streams did he take you to, John? I was supposed to go with Dale but was canceled (COVID).
@@williamwojcieszek4320 I think Dale would be happy to answer your questions.
Take off your gloves mate, you're killing the fish. Handkerchief on a fish? Weirdest thing I've seen with fishing.
Pretty fish
This is my home water. Glad you had a good trip. I have explored the winds and beartooth with my brother for almost 20 yrs. doing another trek in September. Love your style, cant believe I just found your u toob
slime = gone
S u p e r !!!!!!! Klimaty Pozdrawiam 😎👍
Piękny klimat Super!!!!!! 💪👈😎
great video
im all for 90% of this video and so cool to see you taking your kids out. but tailing towels and gloves? you're killing most those fish you handle. might as well keep them. id love to see you promote better fish handling because you have a giant following. Not trying to be a hater just trying to watch out for the awesome opportunity it is to catch those fish in such a pristine place. Thanks again for the cool content.
Love to see those Mega Scuds.
I am surprised to see lake names mentioned in the comments so much. It doesn't take much pressure on these backcountry lakes to clean out all of the trophy sized fish.
WSCT. Beautiful !
Great video! Wow, what a trip.
Would you share the general location, I know you would like to keep it on the down low.
Is it 5wt / 9 ft fly rod you using? Floating line with sinker above fly while fishing upstream? What time of the year is best for this rig? Regards Tom
I am just curios. Does anyone know that when fish are out of the water ? Except for catfish and carp which can remove oxygen from the air.
This is TV worthy filming here. Thank you for not spoiling it with annoying music!! Great job guys
What lake is this in mt?
Awesome video but please take off your glove when you hold fish. (2:55) there have been many studies showing the horrible infection and damage caused to the fish when handling with gloves or dry hands. It removes their protective slime.
I saw this and was surprised he didn't know this given the fact that he can cast well haha
This was phenomenal to watch one of the best ive ever seen and from my home area. Loved it!
I think you guys are catching the same fish over and over again
Very cool video, thanks. It looks like you guys were mostly dead drifting streamers downstream. Thanks for sharing.
Which lake is this, beautiful scenery.
what rod weight are you using? Great video thanks for sharing!
Nice fish and great video. Those streams cant handle us all stomping through them. If possible please fish from the bank or consider skipping the pool. -
Not even true.
@@Streamer14 fish a few over fished streams and get back to me.
You're able to produce out of impossibly shallow streams. Wow. Line placement and technique amazing. A true hunter. Those lures are your own creation? All fish released there? Smile producing vid. Thanks!
Giving your video a thumbs up for introducing me to these 3 Idaho streams. Good information for planning next summer. But please use nets and take the fish pix with the trout in the water.
Thanks for sharing. I'm a long time northern California flyfisher moving to Idaho next spring. I'm rally looking forward to learning all bout Idaho trout fishing.
Awesome video! Very educational & great fishing. Love your videos ❤️