THE LAST DAY | A Fly Fishing Documentary
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- Опубліковано 12 січ 2025
- In this short film, master casting instructor Dayle Mazzarella ponders what is most important in life.
Dayle is not only a world-class angler and teacher, he’s one of the most incredible humans I've had the pleasure of meeting.
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Directed by: Josh Hardwick and Britton Hardcastle (josh@mediahardwick.com)
Edited: Josh Hardwick
Sound Design: Nathan Jennings
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This video spoke volumes to me. I am 59 and was a guide before and during law school. I have always loved flyfishing and guiding was my favorite job ever. As I think about "retiring" or actually just maybe a career change, I find inspiration here to return to my guiding roots.
"You don't feel alive unless you feel stuff" a simple powerful truth. Extraordinary man and film.
Such a good word! Thank you brother!
That is 1000percent the truth❤
I love Flyfishing, if i had just one more day, i would to Go on a small stream and catch some Trouts on a dry Fly.
You know how sometimes things come into your life that strike a chord. Well this video is one of those things. I’m 72 and retired and just going through the motions not high or low just pretty much a flat line. I say I love fly fishing ,tying flys and camping but it has been to much effort to do them. I haven’t appreciated what I have and where I live. I have a place in the woods and live in north Idaho beautiful country and great trout streams within 30 minutes if I want blue ribbon streams or rivers it’s an hour. This video has caused me to stop and think what am I doing. I have made a shift in how I’m going to do things from now on. Thank you so much for putting this on UA-cam.
My friend, I love these kind of comments, means the world to me! I am glad this film could inspire and encourage you!
I could,nt have put it better although I did try keep busy
I’m from north Idaho too. It’s great, but sadly becoming way too overrun with Californians
Sir,
I'm an up and coming documentary filmmaker, trying to work my way into making videos like this. I was a wildland firefighter for over a decade. My background is that I love everything wilderness. My youtube channel supports everything I just said. I've made a handful of videos through the years supporting that sort of stuff.
I think I've figured out what I want to do with the rest of my life, finally. I want to make mini-documentaries on things like fly fishing. Things that are a hidden art.
Would you be interested in collaborating with me on this? Is this maybe something I could work with you on and maybe work towards filming a 15-20 minute mini documentary?
I'd love to know your story.
I live in Spokane and have been fishing those rivers a lot this summer. Let me know if you want to get out on the water. Everything I know I’ve learned from gentlemen like you and Mr. Mazzarella. Let’s get on the water sometime.
such an inspiring man, im 20 years old and will remember his words.
Thanks for watching! Incredible words to live by
@@joshhardwick I lost my grandfather, my own father and father-in-law, all the patriarchs in my life my grandfather taught me how to fly fish on the Smith river in Montana that really connected with his little piece. We really do have to take time to appreciate the little things. Thank you so much for your work on this video. 😢😢
I had to comeback and watch this video again. Struck such a cord with me . I think I've been wasting to much of my retirement life just sitting . I've got to do better. Life is short for sure . Love one another and enjoy what life you were given. Awesome inspirational video
That hit home , . You never know when you'll see your last sunset. You're an amazing person. Very inspirational.
I love fishing. I’ve never fly fished. I would absolutely LOVE some time with this man on a river instilling his ways on to me. What a great soul. Great video!
Man Josh, great talent you have and an amazing story you captured and shared. Keep at it, you will go far with this caliber of work. Dayle, you are an inspiration yourself. Thanks to you both.
I am lost for the words to explain how i,m feeling ,this lovely video may well change my life, Ive been fishing with my Dad since Iwas 5 years old he would leave me in a pitch /spot on the river bank ( coarse fihing ) tie some rope around my waist and teather me to a tree or something and off he would go to his own spot or a contest match, I now pike fish fly fish Carp fish i,m now 68 years young and still fishing i,m also trying to teach my Grandaughter but shes 11 and other thing distract her ie ipad iphone etc but she caught a 12lb Carp last week well done Isla Rose my beautifull grandaughter thanks for the video josh good health and good luck Dave in the UK
Beautifully done! This deserves so much more attention. You can tell that this man has lived some life. Great job on this project!
"I'm 73 and I think motion, activity, is the lubricant of life." I'm not sure I've ever heard more profound words in a single sentence. This is just a fantastic short documentary. I could watch this man for hours on end.
Thank you for giving it a watch!when he said that I was like, wow, what a great perspective!
I'm 56. In my life I've had cancer, several strokes, a few heart attacks, and almost eight years ago, a heart transplant. Like yourself, I never stop. Like Burgess Meredith said in Grumpy Old Men, "Life's about the experiences." Or, like Tim McGraw wrote in that song dedicated to his dad, "Live like you're dying." Also, like yourself, I think of all the things worth knowing, discovering, and I for one, want leave this place with my cup overflowing. I'm an attorney, but if a person asked me what would be my epitaph, I should hope it should at least include something about salmon, trout, campfires and pointers.
Dayle really summed it up when he said that when he is not on the water he feels he should be on the water and when he is on the water he wants to stay on the water…. This is a beautiful film!!
This might be one of the most important videos in life and fishing.
1 minute in and im already astonished by the production quality
As an educator and part time fly fishing guide in the summer, I couldn't agree more with Mr. Mazzarella's outlook on life. Great videography and catching what matters on film!
Preciate it brother! Thank you so much for watching!
I couldn't wait to retire...no more boss, no more have to be at meetings, no more reports. 2 years into retirement I was bored, I was chairman of the bored so I got a job, A low pressure job as a photographer for construction lenders. I got a border collie puppy that's a blast to spend time with. Staying busy is the key to happy retirement.
Man! Nice deep dig! Show and share the love. That's where it's at! WELL DONE!
lovely film, I enjoyed watching it immensely!
Man this is great, great attention to detail
Josh you got me as a subscriber. What a video
This was awesome man, keep posting!
This was amazing, thank you for sharing this.
Great video/words,with 40 + years of fly fishing/tying under my belt,now retired & have taken to passing on some of my knowledge to the younger 1's,with the loss of my spouse,dad,mom,son & brother you need to find balance & something that keeps your soul alive,my greatest moment is teaching others & receiving a compliment about my tying style,patterns or knowledge passed on,tight lines 🤙🙏
Amen brother! Glad you resonate with the film and thanks for sharing! Teaching is one of the greatest gifts we can give
10/7/2024 I'm currently in a Rehab/Nursing home in Asheville, NC. Learning how to walk again after an accident wear my leg was going to be amputated. Little did I know 5 months later after accident. Asheville would be hit with Hurricane Helena. 5 days with no cellphone and no power is like putting you in solitary confinement. gives you time too reflect .100's of people dying all around. The Government and Fema not coming to help. You can't help think about your own immortality. Looking back at what was the best day of my life. And for me it was going fishing for the first time with my grandfather on a brook in Vermont and catching a small Rainbow trout. I became very clear that living in the Appalachian mountains of western North Carolina. Wear there is some of the best world class trout fishing in America. That all I wanted to do is Fly fish. Be out in nature one more time. This Documentary expresses that feeling perfectly. It has given me hope. 🍀
What a wonderful man, great wee film, and probably the the most important lesson you have ever given, I hope everyone listened to your class today. Take care 👍🏴
incredible man & incredible video
Man... thank you for this.
"Man, you gotta feel alive... you gotta feel stuff." So true. Thank you for sharing this story.
absolutely! Thanks for watching!
Very inspiring! I am 44, fly fishing has helped encourage me to live a clean lifestyle so I can enjoy it for many years to come. Thank you for the wonderful video!
So glad you found it inspiring, thanks for supporting!
Josh this is one of the best fly fishing films I’ve seen in a long time man. What a story, what a main character, incredible cinematography, great audio…absolute banger of a film man.
Never wanted to fish with a guide so bad in my life!
Man! This is the best compliment I could receive. Really really appreciate the kind words! He’s truly an inspiration and a blast to fish with! Shoot me a dm on Instagram @byjoshhardwick and I can connect yall
Dude, everything about this was amazing. Thanks for putting this together and for putting it out there! So encouraging, and beautifully shot!
So glad you resonated with it my friend! Thanks for watching!
Absolutely first class Josh, not only a superb film but so many life lessons to consider and digest.
Thank you so much! I appreciate it 🤝
Enjoyed your film. Thanks.
This is deep.
This is such a great short film. Kudo's to everyone involved. Dayle seems like an amazing person.
Fuck yeah this is so good. The pace of this is really great.
Beautiful video. I’m so glad I watched this. Been a fan of Dale for years but had not seen this side of him. I’m a super fan now.
He's a legend! Thanks for watching!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I appreciate this.
That was beautiful and inspiring. Watched it over and over, a lot of self reflection. Thank you!
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it
What an inspiration this video is beautiful. One more cast.
Thanks for the wisdom, i am 32 years old and these words are a beacon of light to guide the way to enjoying life till the last day.
Live without regret my friend.
Life without regret. Amen 🔥
Thanks for sharing. It's sure a funny blessing that the older you get the more beautiful the sunrises become.
This is the truth, enjoy everyone!
Great guy! Inspirational for sure.
Superb story and beautiful film making! Great life lesson. What a character!
Really glad you enjoyed it!
sensacional!!!!!!!
Wow this video was powerful!! Thank you for sharing that wisdom. No better way to describe life and that’s why I Love Fly Fishing, because the self improvements, the learning curve, the challenges. Fly Fishing is Life!! Stunning video.
Thank you so much for watching!
Come on man!! We need more quality videos you got this!!
I loved this, I felt his words in my soul as well.
glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing video, absolutely inspiring.
Thanks man.
Tight lines
Thank you so much for making this! It’s an amazing film about one hell of a man. May we all live like today may be the last.
Sums up the whole thing! Make sure you enjoy the ride...wonderful video.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
so good.
Outstanding !!
I’m the same age, love to active in the outdoors. I LOVE wilderness camping and totally agree with you! God bless. Let’s both keep at it 👍
Keep it up! Thanks for watching!
This is a wonderful film. Nice work!
Lots of wisdom in Dayle's "Last Day" comment. He reminds me that everything we do is finite, there will be and must be a last time for everything. Appreciate it while you have it. We seldom know when the last time will be. Thanks for this video!
Amen brother. A great word! Thanks for watching!
This is great mate, well done!
I so needed to watch this film. So enjoyed this.
Thanks for watching!
This is an amazing short film! I randomly stumbled upon this video and it was like I was seeing a ghost when I seen Dayle. Ive fished this same area and met Dayle once when I was walking back to my truck and had no idea he had such a fascinating life. He picked me and my friend up and dropped us off at my car. I remember thinking wow that was nice of him because we had a couple mile walk back. Unfortunately all we had time for was your every day banter about fishing. Thanks for giving more insight on his life. Maybe one of these days ill book a day of fishing with him.
Thanks for watching! That's so cool that you've met him, he's an incredible dude. I'm sure he would love to hit the water with you!
Such an inspiring man, one thing I have learnt at the age of 76 is you don't stop learning. Thank you for sharing your story. Tight lines
Amen brother! Tight lines 🫡
This belongs on Netflix it's so good! Well done!
Wow, thank you! Means a lot!
Great job capturing this story. So cinematic and impactful.
Thank you for watching!
Beautiful film, crafted with love. Bravo!
Thank you very much!
Fantastic film, we all get caught up with day to day drudgery when what we should be doing is enjoying life, this guy seems to have nailed it, wonderful
isn't that the truth, glad you enjoyed the film brother!
Anyone else think the 390 subscribers a little crazy? Like that’s low for this high quality of video, I love what he does and love his spirit
hahaha I appreciate the support!
My dad's in there. How awesome :) Dayle is a legend in my family's household.
NO WAY! I had no way of getting in contact with him, Glad you enjoyed the film, Dayle is a legend, but we also enjoyed hanging out with your dad 🤝
bro one minute in and man this is beautiful. great job
really appreciate it!
Awesome man, wonderful video!
Most excellent from many perspectives
Thank you!
"Motion/activity is the lubricant of life." So true!
I love this. I just started fishing like 3 months ago, and I just turned 34. I feel i started pretty late and i wish I would have started earlier because it is something I can see myself doing until my last breath. Thanks for sharing this video.
Good news is you can fish for the next 40 years! Good luck on your new adventures 🤝🏻
Wow incredible cinematography but the story really blew me away. Amazing work Josh
Man thank you so much! Means a lot 🤝
American Treasure!
100% of the right way to see, and live life!
What a great video and message!
Great visuals and great life lessons. Awesome film!
Such a beautiful video with a nice philosophy of life❤
Nice work Josh I’ve worked filming fishing shows for years. I really enjoyed your work. Great story bud!!
Man thank you so much for the compliment! I appreciate you taking the time to watch!
This video.. stunning.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well put.
Well said.
Well done.
TU WYO
Top class camera work and story telling. Getting fairly rare to find these days. Nice work buddy.
I really appreciate this comment, means a lot! Thanks for watching!
This is a great documentary!
Thank you!
what a great wee video to watch on a rainy night in Scotland ,inspiring
Thanks for watching!!
Amazing To see this Doc getting the attention is deserves!! Well done brother
preciate you brother! You a real one 🤝
That movies truly speaks. Really got to me. Life is one time deal.
so true! what a good word 🔥
Great man....and superb video
Awesome video, loved it!
Thank you!
Touching story. Well told ☺
Thank u for this. Gonna call up my dad and go fishing. Cheers
I love this response 🔥 nothing better than fishing with your pops
This is great!
Fantastic story and film! Love it!
Thanks so much!
i stopped watching this video at 1:00. the perfect video. I dont need to or want to see anything more. I will be calling my dad at 5am
Love that. No better time than now!
Right on, beautiful. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Well done. Thanks for sharing.
Tremendous film!
Wow!!!! Awesome old inspired man! Hope the best for you’re days ❤
Wow, inspiring.
Wow, I paused at 56 seconds and said to my wife, you need to come watch this, the intro is epic… and the entire story did not disappoint! Great production that really hit me in the feels… well done.
Man I appreciate you brother! Glad you enjoyed the film!
Great stuff!
Awesome! Thank you.
super good movie