Thank you for sharing your adventures! I can say without a doubt, you Sir have the most enjoyable fishing channel I've come across. No ads, no promotions, no B.S. Just you and your real life fishing! I appreciate you and what you do for your followers! So glad I found your channel! Be safe and continue what you're doing! -Steve-
Your videos always get me motivated to go fishing. I learn a lot from your videos and its not shot and edited like a lot of other channels with slow motion releases and such. Your ethics are on point and you set a great example for the sport.
Thank u for the kind words! You've basically listed what I hoped my channel would represent! It's awesome hearing that the things you mentioned are still important in the fly fishing community!
I love how you don’t dribble-lip ad naseum about your fish and the size. You let the stream do all the chatter, and that’s one of the sweetest sounds there is. Thanks Drew
Great stuff! I grew up in Wyoming and have done a lot of fishing in the Big Horns. I try to go back every other summer, but going to miss this year, now I'm regretting it even more.
Wow ! At 11:56, it looks like a trout jumped right out of the water, maybe at your dry fly as it passed in the air overhead. You caught it seconds later on the drift. Nice videography and nice fishing !
All I can say is I wish I could fish that same water sooo beautiful and great fishing . Please keep making these videos because for me this is as good as being there . THANK YOU
Stunning water rand fish. They are gorgeous. You are a braver man than me. Rattlers are no joke, and you are alone in a remote area. Tough spot to be in for sure. Crazy the descent down that hill into the water, very risky, but clearly it paid off. Congrats on another successful trip/vid.
Incredible how nice this stream is. And the fish, maaan, the fish are gorgeous. Dry fly fishing at its best. Another very cool video. Keep on going sir.
Yeah, have to agree with you ; that is one pretty stream . That pano shot at 10:15 , just wow ! Glad you were able to enjoy it with the dry flies. Hope to run into a stream like this in WY one day .
Newbie to fly fishing - this year. Trying to get in as much time on the water as possible. I really enjoy your videos and watching (as best as possible) to see where you chose to cast, where the fly is landing, and how you're bringing them into the net. This is one of the most beautiful areas....wow. And I agree, the jump at the false cast and the color of that one is amazing! Great inspiration to learn as much as possible. Awesome!
Awesome! Fly fishing is such a great activity. Definitely can be frustrating in the beginning but then has a way of changing your life. Glad these videos are helpful. Don't hesitate to ask any questions you have, happy to share what I've learned!
It's the best feeling to have someone ask "how did you find this spot?", haha. Love your channel, and I enjoy that you don't put music over the sounds of you fishing. Great stuff.
Thank u much. Definitely wish I could help others get the same experience and hope these vids inspire others to search and protect the resources they discover!
Been home a week and back at work and chomping at the bit to be back out! Appreciative of the share! Definitely helps us with our backcountry withdrawal we all go through when we're not able to be out there!
@@LooknFishy Right, and now it's fall with winter quickly approaching! I get maybe 4 big drives a year for trout for quick 4-5 days trips. I just know time is running out on 2020 and soon I'll be looking at spring 2021 which is SO far away!
Truth. Where does the time go? The wait will be brutal but I plan to do even more next year, so I'll be busy this winter filling spaces for next season.
@@LooknFishy I hear ya, next year Im wanting to do more, cheap flights, rentals and backpacks might be in order in lieu of truck topper 5 star accommodations, but at least I'll get out further and maybe scratch a few of them natives off the bucket list!
I'm hoping to do the same. Had to pass on some saltwater trips this year b/c of the flying thing but when this covid thing is done, I'll be looking at those again!
I know your feeling being interrogated by the locals. I’m from northern Maine and some of the locals are suspicious of new people getting into their zones. But for the most part most are very welcoming and hospitable and will help out anytime. Keep the vids rolling , they are great.
Thx Kevin, agreed...every time I get a hateful comment about not sharing a spot....it's confirmation on the type of person you might be gifting a stream to that will probably not treasure it and not want to meet on any stream!
Drew LooknFishy hahahaha......it happens and you know you need to take a shower🤣 . At least it’s not a dung beetle which embarrassed my friend few years ago lol
My wife said if i die what would you do.....And i said exactly what this guy is doing....And she actually watched one episode....My style down to a tee.....Thank you .
Nice to get some dry fly action! That one jumping out of the water when u were in the casting process was cool. I fished out west last year...but not looking like it will happen this year....but hopefully 2021. Got some fun videos up from last year's trip. God Bless Wyoming...some beautiful water!
Great video. Have you tried Tenkara? For hiking in, it’s very compact. It looks like your nymphing was tight lining about the same distance as a Tenkara line.
Have not, but heard that several times. I can see the adv on wide open streams but I also fish covered up water and my 7.5ft gets above and below the canopy!
That bug was a carrion beetle. Have had them show up on an antelope carcass within fifteen minutes of shooting one on the eastern plains of Colorado. Within half an hour, there would be a dozen of them.
Most mountains in Wyoming have alot of little creeks just like that one I have a place out south I caught a 19in brooke, just come up and drive around get a BLM map or Google maps I live in Rawlings Wyoming best fishing is around Big Piney, Pinedale up into the park at Yellowstone. Most drainages run into the Green River. My friend cut line in a rubber raft after being pulled for six hours at Fontenel Reservoir, a dam on the Green river. Best fishing is on the western part of Wyoming. Good luck peace.
@@richardkjelsrud242 Are you saying most mountains in WY have creeks that are that amazingly beautiful like they are out of a movie ? Incredible. I am also surprised by how many decent sized fish are in that little creek.
@@newlifeeveryday1821 I have a place that drys up in late summer if it's dry caught a 19in brooke in the spring, yes, fishing just about any were. He looked like he is up in the northern part of the state Buffalo or Story Wyoming. I lake fish alot as well. Seminole and Flaming Gorge are good spots for lakes. Good luck if you come up Peace
@@richardkjelsrud242 Is fishing in Western Montana about the same as fishing in Northwestern Wyoming ? Have you ever fished in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex ? If so what did you think ?
I don't see any bear spray at hand but I notice you carry a handgun. What caliber? Whatever caliber do you think it's enough? I ask because I've had numerous (over a dozen) bear encounters over the years to the point I'm really skittish in grizzly country. I'm hesitant to fish if I can't survey the territory ( for instance I like meadows, I hate willows and I'm wary in heavy woods). Three of my encounters devolved to needing bear spray and it worked each time - luckily.
I keep spray on my left hip. The firearm is a 357 loaded with 180g buffalo bore...primarily for black bears. Like you, I pull the spray first. When I get in congested areas and can't see, I pull it and have it ready to deploy. I also keep a second can in camp or in my backpack. The 357 is for the unlikely event I need to defend from a black bear, most agree you need to fight back and a firearm will do that better than me.
@@LooknFishy I used to take my dog on all my outings. I leave her back now if I know there are potential bear issues. At least twice I'm pretty sure my dog brought a bear to me and it could be more than that.
@@williamklein6749 interesting, have heard conflicting reports on dogs...some say they are very useful in discouraging bears from entering camps. Others, warn that might not be true. Curious if your dog alerted you to the bear or you became aware on your own?
Hey Drew here I am again.... sorry if this is getting out of hand. I've just really been enjoying the videos but they always leave me with a lot of questions that may seem obvious. So all of these trout are wild and or native correct? See the main issue out where I live is a majority of the creeks and streams are stocked. So my question is are all or most of the streams out west (Wyoming, Colorado, Montana) native and wild fish?
No worries, happy to help. This is definitely a confusing topic... there's a difference between native and wild. Native is indigenous...original to the stream. And wild is reproducing and stream born. Browns are not native to the US but are wild in many streams now. Brook trout, cutthroat and rainbows are wild in some areas of the US (way too much info to write but worth a google search) The cutthroat is native to the areas you mentioned. Brookies, briowns and bows were all stocked in the areas u mentioned and later were able to reproduce and become wild trout fisheries. In fact, some consider bows, browns and brookies invasive to those areas b/c of how well they adapted to their new homes and replaced native cutts. Anyway, this is just a scratch the surface answer...definitely some good reading on the topic f you like to do that sort of thing.
Another great video! Love your style. Finding a remote place that takes a bit of effort is always so much more rewarding! How do you choose your locations?
Thank u! So I pretty much read and search the internet for ideas. Takes a ton of time. Some spots are gifted to me. I've learned, that people are way more willing to help when they trust you'll protect their spots and never share them. I also have buddies that live in different areas and we help each other out!
Also, l see you stripping line and using a finger drag as opposed to using the reel. Obviously this works for...no problem when following a big fish downstream?
I live in Wyoming and the fishing is better than Oregon if you ask me, I know a bunch of streams like the one he is fishing, the farther you walk from the road the bigger the fish get. Good luck western Wyoming has the best fishing.
I like it, this is the h3f 10' 4wt...not as fast as the h3d which is nice for mends and dries. Dig the flex and the backbone to move fish...used it on the juan and small water!
Didn't fish the dorsey much on this stream, needed more weight to get down. So I went with air locks. But, when I do, I fish 2 flies. The situation determines weighted or unweighted. Sight fishing, low, clear or educated trout...unweighted. This way I can control depth with shot. Otherwise, I'd probably use a tung bh on top, with unweighted as my 2nd fly!
Yep, there are times I'll need to rebuild a leader or change it to fit what I need...dry to nymph etc. Ox to 5x on the ring. Keep 4x to 7x in fluoro in my bag.
The videos are great...I am an Aussie and visiting the US to fish for trout species is on my bucket list. I also enjoy out of the way places that require some effort to get to. I notice on most of your videos you are often wary of bears (and show lots of scats), but in this video I see you are carrying a pistol. Is that for protection from bears? And do you have a firearm all the time you are out on these remote waters?
Thank u much! Yes, I wear it for bear protection but I also carry bear spray which is on my left side. The spray is my first choice. The firearm is my absolute last choice and very unlikely I'll ever need it. But when I'm solo hiking/camping in bear territory I'm armed.
When you dry fly fish, do you change up your tippet to a mono vs a fluoro or does it even matter? I’ve been using a dry dropper and am getting frustrated with the dry constantly being pulled under. Any tips?
I tend to with mono on my dries. There are really specific times I go fluoro (san juan with sz 24 dries b/c I think they can see the dimple). When I go dry dropper I use a foam style dry for the reason you stated. Or over size the dry. High sticking definitely helps...keeping the leader and fly line from getting sucked down and drowning the dry. I honestly, don't do it as much anymore bc to really fish the sz dropper I want, I'd need a huge dry which basically becomes nymphing with a dry. If I'm going to nymph, I'll put on an indi and now able to fish the water more effectively.
Where where where I’m a Colorado native and there is no more water like that here ANYMORE! to many you know what’s! I really need water like I used to have here! There really was a time it could be like that!
Drew LooknFishy I’m have good technique but I have trouble looking for the right spots to throw my flies. So I guess my question is what should I be looking for when casting?
@Connor Albrecht you're looking for good holding water...or in most cases soft water out of the current. That can be, in front or behind rocks, depressions, etc...if you look at my vids I'm mostly targeting the softer edges out of the current. But also large rocks, ledges, under cut banks and dark spots where the trout can stay out of the flow but have access to food as it drifts by.
No, they saw the gopro and wanted to know if I was going to publicly share their gem of a stream. After I assured them I would not hotspot any small stream they were very friendly. Looked forward to talking with them each evening when I got off the water!
Just watch where you step. Prarie Rattler's are not aggressive. Don't grow more than 3&1/2 to 4 feet long... I've personally come across them a few times, and they are actually afraid of you and scurry away.
Bogus info. They get over 5ft. They also lay there silently ‘hiding’ as a defense mechanism which is why its easy to step on them and get bit w/o warning. We get a booster shot for our dogs to give them a better chance of making it to the vet when they get hit. The local couple gave him good advice, and all this can be googled.
@@Wanderlust073 Always listen to the locals! Thank them for any insight b/c they know the area. Was thankful they stopped to talk about the bears and snakes...plus some great detail on the stream!
Thank you for sharing your adventures! I can say without a doubt, you Sir have the most enjoyable fishing channel I've come across. No ads, no promotions, no B.S. Just you and your real life fishing! I appreciate you and what you do for your followers! So glad I found your channel! Be safe and continue what you're doing! -Steve-
Thank you much. Definitely gonna be real on my channel. Too old to do the anything else!
Your videos always get me motivated to go fishing. I learn a lot from your videos and its not shot and edited like a lot of other channels with slow motion releases and such. Your ethics are on point and you set a great example for the sport.
Thank u for the kind words! You've basically listed what I hoped my channel would represent! It's awesome hearing that the things you mentioned are still important in the fly fishing community!
These videos are so much fun to watch. I love the beginning segment where he talks about his day
I love how you don’t dribble-lip ad naseum about your fish and the size. You let the stream do all the chatter, and that’s one of the sweetest sounds there is. Thanks Drew
Wonderful video like always. Thank you.
Thanks for showing the fly. Makes it more relatable🤗
Yes sir, happy to share it!
Great stuff! I grew up in Wyoming and have done a lot of fishing in the Big Horns. I try to go back every other summer, but going to miss this year, now I'm regretting it even more.
Thx dude, would be really hard to leave that area. Such a cool place!
Wanted to add the same sentiment as others. Great video and listening to the water in the background is soothing and, well...perfect!
Thanks Gary, truly appreciate the feedback!
Wow ! At 11:56, it looks like a trout jumped right out of the water, maybe at your dry fly as it passed in the air overhead. You caught it seconds later on the drift. Nice videography and nice fishing !
Yea that was cool to watch and then it all came together lol!
All I can say is I wish I could fish that same water sooo beautiful and great fishing . Please keep making these videos because for me this is as good as being there . THANK YOU
Yea man, that was a cool stream! Got no plans of stopping anytime soon!
I love to watch rainbows do their acrobatics. Nice job, Drew.
Stunning water rand fish. They are gorgeous. You are a braver man than me. Rattlers are no joke, and you are alone in a remote area. Tough spot to be in for sure. Crazy the descent down that hill into the water, very risky, but clearly it paid off. Congrats on another successful trip/vid.
Thank u, yea there weren't many easy ways to the water. Haha...umm...I didn't know there were big rattlers there, until I was there lol!
You are living the dream. Love the scenery and the fishing.
Got zero complaints!
loving the trip by sitting on your shoulder!
Awesome...glad those pov style vids still have a place. None of my friends want to hold a camera lol!
Absolutely stunning man! Great fish.
It was such a cool fishery, really appreciate it man!
Incredible how nice this stream is. And the fish, maaan, the fish are gorgeous. Dry fly fishing at its best. Another very cool video. Keep on going sir.
Thank u much, was one I'll never forget!
Yeah, have to agree with you ; that is one pretty stream . That pano shot at 10:15 , just wow ! Glad you were able to enjoy it with the dry flies. Hope to run into a stream like this in WY one day .
Thank you! I still can't believe I was fortunate enough to see it in person. It's...hire a realtor and move stunning!
I day dream about moving somewhere close to the Snake River all the time Drew :)
I hear that...I'd be moving every 2 months if I had it my way lol!
Newbie to fly fishing - this year. Trying to get in as much time on the water as possible. I really enjoy your videos and watching (as best as possible) to see where you chose to cast, where the fly is landing, and how you're bringing them into the net. This is one of the most beautiful areas....wow. And I agree, the jump at the false cast and the color of that one is amazing! Great inspiration to learn as much as possible. Awesome!
Awesome! Fly fishing is such a great activity. Definitely can be frustrating in the beginning but then has a way of changing your life. Glad these videos are helpful. Don't hesitate to ask any questions you have, happy to share what I've learned!
Man those fish were like rockets 🚀 Looking forward to more 😎
Wild and on fire! Got more coming out soon and packing for the next trip lol!
It's the best feeling to have someone ask "how did you find this spot?", haha. Love your channel, and I enjoy that you don't put music over the sounds of you fishing. Great stuff.
Thank u much. Definitely wish I could help others get the same experience and hope these vids inspire others to search and protect the resources they discover!
Always love watching your videos! I learn so much and they are always high quality!
Thank u, truly my goal with each one!
we are liking the camping/flyfishing combo 👍👍👍
Thanks, definitely my favorite way to explore and way cheaper!
Been home a week and back at work and chomping at the bit to be back out! Appreciative of the share! Definitely helps us with our backcountry withdrawal we all go through when we're not able to be out there!
I get that. These vids have me ready to go! I'm feeling out the best time to ask my wife about my next trip. Not there yet lol!
@@LooknFishy Right, and now it's fall with winter quickly approaching! I get maybe 4 big drives a year for trout for quick 4-5 days trips. I just know time is running out on 2020 and soon I'll be looking at spring 2021 which is SO far away!
Truth. Where does the time go? The wait will be brutal but I plan to do even more next year, so I'll be busy this winter filling spaces for next season.
@@LooknFishy I hear ya, next year Im wanting to do more, cheap flights, rentals and backpacks might be in order in lieu of truck topper 5 star accommodations, but at least I'll get out further and maybe scratch a few of them natives off the bucket list!
I'm hoping to do the same. Had to pass on some saltwater trips this year b/c of the flying thing but when this covid thing is done, I'll be looking at those again!
great content! could watch these all day.
Awesome to hear it! Got more to share soon!
Looks like Heaven on Earth!
Couldn't describe it any better!
Awesome as per usual of course!
Really cool to hear it! Thank u!
I know your feeling being interrogated by the locals. I’m from northern Maine and some of the locals are suspicious of new people getting into their zones. But for the most part most are very welcoming and hospitable and will help out anytime. Keep the vids rolling , they are great.
Beautiful place. I respect that you don't name it. Social media has ruined lots of places or the people who post names etc. Keep it up!
Thx Kevin, agreed...every time I get a hateful comment about not sharing a spot....it's confirmation on the type of person you might be gifting a stream to that will probably not treasure it and not want to meet on any stream!
The bug attack you is a burying beetle lol great video! Great work!🥰
Sounds like I should have been more worried...where was it trying to go lol?! Thank you!
Drew LooknFishy hahahaha......it happens and you know you need to take a shower🤣 . At least it’s not a dung beetle which embarrassed my friend few years ago lol
Haha, that does explain the attraction!
My wife said if i die what would you do.....And i said exactly what this guy is doing....And she actually watched one episode....My style down to a tee.....Thank you .
Haha, that's the funniest thing I've heard all day!
I really appreciate your quick net and release...l've got to work on that.
Nice to get some dry fly action! That one jumping out of the water when u were in the casting process was cool. I fished out west last year...but not looking like it will happen this year....but hopefully 2021. Got some fun videos up from last year's trip. God Bless Wyoming...some beautiful water!
Yea, was the only time I found any risers. Hope u get back, has been a weird year for sure! I'll check those out...need more Wyoming vids in my life!
@@LooknFishy ...thx..One Yellowstone video and the rest Montana from last years trip.
Cool Video ,thank you for sharing ❤.
Nice videos; you make it look so easy. I occasionally go to the Owens River where I scare trout but rarely catch anything. I need more practice.
Haha, magic of editing! I scare my fair share of fish also...I even like to decorate the landscape with my flies !
Heading out to Wyoming in a couple weeks with a buddy can’t wait.
Gonna be a good s good time!
Another great video!
Thank u!
Awesome Drew..
Really appreciate it!
11:54 first time I've ever seen a fish jump for a false cast.
That was crazy lol!
That fish is ahead of its time!
@@MrBlode1 haha, on another level!
You're an excellent fly fisher dude!
Haha, I'm just really lucky!
Drew LooknFishy not true...
Well I felt pretty lucky that big bug didn't have a giant stinger lol! Fortunate to get lots of practice!
Great stuff as always my man......
Really appreciate it man!
I've had a few snake encounters while fishing. Keeps you awake !
No question...I feel like I could be staring one in the face, step on one or put my hand on one at any time in the mountains!
That stream has it all
It definitely did!
Awesome video Drew! At 8:52, mini version of Dirty Name? Haha 😀
Haha, yes...and you could hear me grunt too!
Great video and nice catches 👊🏼
Thank u much man!
Absolutely beautiful.
Was a good time for sure!
Wow, what beautiful country. Though it does look like rattlesnake terrain, I would risk it to have this adventure.
It was definitely worth it!
Beautiful part of Wyoming, what’s your favorite area? I was just in Thermopolis on the Bighorn, amazing flying
Would be hard to say, seemed like every part I visited was cool! 2 weeks was definitely not enough time.
darn it Drew, I wanted to see the Spam!! next vid?
Haha...I'm too lazy to do dishes...that ended up bring 2 meals. Pretty much did peak food the rest of the trip lol!
Great video. Have you tried Tenkara? For hiking in, it’s very compact. It looks like your nymphing was tight lining about the same distance as a Tenkara line.
Have not, but heard that several times. I can see the adv on wide open streams but I also fish covered up water and my 7.5ft gets above and below the canopy!
That bug was a carrion beetle. Have had them show up on an antelope carcass within fifteen minutes of shooting one on the eastern plains of Colorado. Within half an hour, there would be a dozen of them.
Guess he was attracted to my all natural fragrance of sweat, beer and coffee!
This is an amazing river. I would love to know where it is exactly. How did you find it?
Definitely a cool stream. Everything is on a map these days!
Most mountains in Wyoming have alot of little creeks just like that one I have a place out south I caught a 19in brooke, just come up and drive around get a BLM map or Google maps I live in Rawlings Wyoming best fishing is around Big Piney, Pinedale up into the park at Yellowstone. Most drainages run into the Green River. My friend cut line in a rubber raft after being pulled for six hours at Fontenel Reservoir, a dam on the Green river. Best fishing is on the western part of Wyoming. Good luck peace.
@@richardkjelsrud242 Are you saying most mountains in WY have creeks that are that amazingly beautiful like they are out of a movie ? Incredible. I am also surprised by how many decent sized fish are in that little creek.
@@newlifeeveryday1821 I have a place that drys up in late summer if it's dry caught a 19in brooke in the spring, yes, fishing just about any were. He looked like he is up in the northern part of the state Buffalo or Story Wyoming. I lake fish alot as well. Seminole and Flaming Gorge are good spots for lakes. Good luck if you come up Peace
@@richardkjelsrud242 Is fishing in Western Montana about the same as fishing in Northwestern Wyoming ? Have you ever fished in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex ? If so what did you think ?
Sweet water. How much do you think you covered in the day?
Probably around 2 miles.
I carry a ski pole and it connects to my tackle bag when I’m in the water. I cannot even count the amount of jams that pole has gotten me out of.
I don't see any bear spray at hand but I notice you carry a handgun. What caliber? Whatever caliber do you think it's enough? I ask because I've had numerous (over a dozen) bear encounters over the years to the point I'm really skittish in grizzly country. I'm hesitant to fish if I can't survey the territory ( for instance I like meadows, I hate willows and I'm wary in heavy woods). Three of my encounters devolved to needing bear spray and it worked each time - luckily.
I keep spray on my left hip. The firearm is a 357 loaded with 180g buffalo bore...primarily for black bears. Like you, I pull the spray first. When I get in congested areas and can't see, I pull it and have it ready to deploy. I also keep a second can in camp or in my backpack. The 357 is for the unlikely event I need to defend from a black bear, most agree you need to fight back and a firearm will do that better than me.
@@LooknFishy I used to take my dog on all my outings. I leave her back now if I know there are potential bear issues. At least twice I'm pretty sure my dog brought a bear to me and it could be more than that.
@@williamklein6749 interesting, have heard conflicting reports on dogs...some say they are very useful in discouraging bears from entering camps. Others, warn that might not be true. Curious if your dog alerted you to the bear or you became aware on your own?
Hey Drew here I am again.... sorry if this is getting out of hand. I've just really been enjoying the videos but they always leave me with a lot of questions that may seem obvious. So all of these trout are wild and or native correct? See the main issue out where I live is a majority of the creeks and streams are stocked. So my question is are all or most of the streams out west (Wyoming, Colorado, Montana) native and wild fish?
No worries, happy to help. This is definitely a confusing topic... there's a difference between native and wild. Native is indigenous...original to the stream. And wild is reproducing and stream born. Browns are not native to the US but are wild in many streams now. Brook trout, cutthroat and rainbows are wild in some areas of the US (way too much info to write but worth a google search) The cutthroat is native to the areas you mentioned. Brookies, briowns and bows were all stocked in the areas u mentioned and later were able to reproduce and become wild trout fisheries. In fact, some consider bows, browns and brookies invasive to those areas b/c of how well they adapted to their new homes and replaced native cutts. Anyway, this is just a scratch the surface answer...definitely some good reading on the topic f you like to do that sort of thing.
Another great video! Love your style. Finding a remote place that takes a bit of effort is always so much more rewarding! How do you choose your locations?
Thank u! So I pretty much read and search the internet for ideas. Takes a ton of time. Some spots are gifted to me. I've learned, that people are way more willing to help when they trust you'll protect their spots and never share them. I also have buddies that live in different areas and we help each other out!
Also, l see you stripping line and using a finger drag as opposed to using the reel. Obviously this works for...no problem when following a big fish downstream?
Enjoyed the vid Drew. You do a great job of editing. How cold is the water? I wouldn't want to leave there either.
Thank u much. It was my feet would go numb after 30 or so minutes standing in it cold lol! Definitely hard to leave.
Awesome videos man. Also, what is that Orvis Rod that you are using? I cannot tell what it is?
Thank u much, it's the orvis h3f 10' 4wt
How do you holster your net in your pack?
Caribeaner when I hike. Just shove the handle between my back and backpack while I fish. Gotta be careful but can usually feel if it moves
What kind of wading boots do you have?
Orvis ultra light wading boots are my absolute favorite for wet wading. Just replaced my old ones from 2016 this week!
Very nice great video. Was this filmed in August?
Thanks, yes...2 weeks in the middle of August.
I live in Wyoming and the fishing is better than Oregon if you ask me, I know a bunch of streams like the one he is fishing, the farther you walk from the road the bigger the fish get. Good luck western Wyoming has the best fishing.
Exactly why Wyoming is awesome. Can't wait to visit again!
How do you like that Orvis Helios?
I like it, this is the h3f 10' 4wt...not as fast as the h3d which is nice for mends and dries. Dig the flex and the backbone to move fish...used it on the juan and small water!
Sounds like you should invest in some snake gators 😁
Haha, definitely!
Is that the Orvis Helios 3D or 3F 9ft 4wt?
H3f, 10ft 4wt!
When you are using the Dorsey indicator on these small freestone streams, are you typically using 1 or 2 nymphs? Weighted or unweighted? Thx
Didn't fish the dorsey much on this stream, needed more weight to get down. So I went with air locks. But, when I do, I fish 2 flies. The situation determines weighted or unweighted. Sight fishing, low, clear or educated trout...unweighted. This way I can control depth with shot. Otherwise, I'd probably use a tung bh on top, with unweighted as my 2nd fly!
Drew LooknFishy thx Drew. I’m assuming you made your own Dorsey’s. What parachord or wool did you use? I might as well use the same mat’l you are.
@@williamwojcieszek4320 I do. I just go through the troubitten video on youtube. He has a link to the materials in his blog.
do you use all that tippet? what range is that? i tend to only use 5 and 6 at the end of my leader
Yep, there are times I'll need to rebuild a leader or change it to fit what I need...dry to nymph etc. Ox to 5x on the ring. Keep 4x to 7x in fluoro in my bag.
The videos are great...I am an Aussie and visiting the US to fish for trout species is on my bucket list. I also enjoy out of the way places that require some effort to get to. I notice on most of your videos you are often wary of bears (and show lots of scats), but in this video I see you are carrying a pistol. Is that for protection from bears? And do you have a firearm all the time you are out on these remote waters?
Thank u much! Yes, I wear it for bear protection but I also carry bear spray which is on my left side. The spray is my first choice. The firearm is my absolute last choice and very unlikely I'll ever need it. But when I'm solo hiking/camping in bear territory I'm armed.
When you dry fly fish, do you change up your tippet to a mono vs a fluoro or does it even matter? I’ve been using a dry dropper and am getting frustrated with the dry constantly being pulled under. Any tips?
I tend to with mono on my dries. There are really specific times I go fluoro (san juan with sz 24 dries b/c I think they can see the dimple). When I go dry dropper I use a foam style dry for the reason you stated. Or over size the dry. High sticking definitely helps...keeping the leader and fly line from getting sucked down and drowning the dry. I honestly, don't do it as much anymore bc to really fish the sz dropper I want, I'd need a huge dry which basically becomes nymphing with a dry. If I'm going to nymph, I'll put on an indi and now able to fish the water more effectively.
Drew LooknFishy great stuff. Thx for the reply!
Happy to do it!
Where where where I’m a Colorado native and there is no more water like that here ANYMORE! to many you know what’s! I really need water like I used to have here! There really was a time it could be like that!
Indeed! Road trips and exploring new areas are super fun and a great way to get away from the crowds!
I’m somewhat new to fly fishing. Do you have any tips?
Good deal! For sure, anything specific you have questions about?
Drew LooknFishy I’m have good technique but I have trouble looking for the right spots to throw my flies. So I guess my question is what should I be looking for when casting?
@Connor Albrecht you're looking for good holding water...or in most cases soft water out of the current. That can be, in front or behind rocks, depressions, etc...if you look at my vids I'm mostly targeting the softer edges out of the current. But also large rocks, ledges, under cut banks and dark spots where the trout can stay out of the flow but have access to food as it drifts by.
What’s the costa shades and lenses you wearing.
Rafeal with 580p in the green mirror amber lenses.
Bro why dont you have a wading or hiking staff ?
Don't need it!
so it's interesting that the couple interrogated you. did they think you were trespassing? were you near their land?
No, they saw the gopro and wanted to know if I was going to publicly share their gem of a stream. After I assured them I would not hotspot any small stream they were very friendly. Looked forward to talking with them each evening when I got off the water!
@@LooknFishy were they camping near you? usually you are pretty remote
@@williamwojcieszek4320 definitely remote but saw people every day. Think they owned a hunting cabin in the area.
Lol, got nothing to say but...👌
Works for me, thank ya!
That was one of them murder hornets that couple released it to get you out of the area
Haha, I knew it wasn't friendly!
Nice video Drew. If you’re into catching brookies or cuts, message me.
Just watch where you step. Prarie Rattler's are not aggressive. Don't grow more than 3&1/2 to 4 feet long... I've personally come across them a few times, and they are actually afraid of you and scurry away.
For sure! I would have liked to see one! The great thing about rattle snakes is they let you know when you get too close!
Bogus info. They get over 5ft. They also lay there silently ‘hiding’ as a defense mechanism which is why its easy to step on them and get bit w/o warning. We get a booster shot for our dogs to give them a better chance of making it to the vet when they get hit. The local couple gave him good advice, and all this can be googled.
@@Wanderlust073 Always listen to the locals! Thank them for any insight b/c they know the area. Was thankful they stopped to talk about the bears and snakes...plus some great detail on the stream!
DOPPPPPPE
Right on dude!
why are there 36,000 views but only 660 likes ? (mid 2024)
Anyone else notice the pistol😂😂😂
Luke Artz Thats standard when in bear country, especially if you're alone.
Ok I gut to asked you if you are scared of beards? I know you are packing. How about snakes. I have encounter a few rattlesnake around my area.
Nope, not scared of bears. Just giving them the respect they deserve. Plan for the worst so you're prepared for that situation if it ever happens.
Get out and do something before doing something becomes impossible