Fish Hawk I will fish going down stream with a spinner or a small crank bait. Then I will walk up go back up stream hitting the same holes with crawlers.
Choose Your Lures Wisely - It’s really important to pick the right lures. Using the wrong type could make you miss out on opportunities. For optimal performance, i recommend the Panther Martin Spinning Lures or rooster tails
I love your videos. Although I am a 66 year old non pro fisher "woman", I enjoy watching. I also live in WV. My dad, who is now 91 years old, taught me to fish downstream. He's still my fishing buddy. Keep up the good work!
That's the reason why I hated fishing when I was a kid. 20 years later and its one of my favorite things. Don't get mad at kids for losing gear. You lose gear too. Don't forget why you're out there. Fishing is fun. Tight lines, everyone!
I’m going trout fishing for the first time in less than 5 weeks. I’m doing extensive research and you’re the first person who’s said to cast downstream...and it makes so much sense!! I’m going to give it a shot and see how I do. 😊 thanks for the helpful hints! Subscribed to your channel 💚 much love!
@@kingjames9564 doesnt matter which fish, but if you touch it with dry hands, chances are high that you hurt its mucosal, what means he doesnt have natural protection against fungal infestation and other diseases. hope its understandable, there are some english words i had to google, i hope i got the right ones :)
It depends on the stream. I've found using a small rooster tail, fishing upstream, and pulling it back fast works really well in water with rocks and boulders. The Trout hit like angry Pike. Browns, Rainbows, Brooks, Speckled, and Cutthroat.
I agree, definitely depends on the stream. I have used a small Joe's Flies spinner for casting upstream. Works like a charm because it is so light it doesn't get snagged or stuck on the bottom.
Greetings from Scotland. Great video. I’m teaching my 12 years old son how to spin. I’ve always fished on lochs & reservoirs but never rivers. We’ve just moved house and there’s a river that’s a 5 minute walk from the house. Thanks again for the tips. 5/5
Yep, that's the way to go. Let the lure (and the rod) do the work for you, and not the other way around. I sometimes see people franticly crank that reel like mad over and over again, to the point it's getting ridiculous. All fishing up stream. Also, what I do notice is that most of these people have way too big reels compared to the weight of their rods. You don't need a darn 6000 surfreel to get a fish at your feet for crying out loud. I myself use the 2000 series, which is plenty enough for me to cast and to reel in fish in such waters. If the reel slips, just use your fingers as an extra brake in between cranking. Done. It adds a bit to the fun and feels more rewarding knowing that you had to give a bit of fight to get that fish on shore. Well explained, bud!
Yes. After reading The Trout Fisherman's Bible, decades ago, I started fishing upstream. I soon found out that in moving water the trout were oriented to be looking upstream for choice, tumbling morsels. Also, it's still a thrill to be behind them as they are 'sipping' insects from the surface with that noisy water pistol action of theirs.
I live in Australia, in a cold area with running water, both brown and rainbow trout are here because they were introduced to these high streams in Australia by the settlers. I came here to get some tips before I go out trying, luckily a friend of mine gave me a bunch of spinners, they seem like a perfect lure to catch trout. Hopefully I can get something, spinners are my favourite lures, I have even caught bream and redfin on the spinners, they seem to be a good all round lure for medium sized fish.
Exactly, if you are casting down in a current and reel back up to fast you are bringing it back to fast. Bring it back a little and stop and the let the current do the work. I love trains and bridges over a stream. Fish love structure.
Fishing streamers and spinners upstream is amazingly effective but you need to downsize everything. Go super light on the spinners to keep from snagging bottom and use the lightest line you can get away with to get casting distance with the lighter lures. Longer rods help get that lure out there too. Tight lines!
Really like your channel after stumbling upon it. I can see where you could get away with enticing a rainbow fishing downstream but I have encountered a lot of browns and they are definitely more finicky all round. This is why I've personally kept with fishing upstream as they are expecting the food to come down or at the very least across stream at them. Sure a slight angle towards down is no biggie but I bring lures too much against the current. Most times your aren't going to want to cast up into a torrent of water anyway, more adjacent either above or blow depending on conditions, temps, etc.The other factor that mitigates the whole spinner issue with them tumbling ineffectively downstream is to use a Rapala countdown minnow instead. I used to be a massive spinner fan for years (I have boxes upon boxes of different styles) but I've gravitated to Rapalas and minnows in the last 10 years with much success in all but some very specific conditions. I spent many years in US but mainly did saltwater when I was there. Nowadays I have really nice trout stream on my farm in Australia and get to a property in Scotland which has a beautiful small river. So you could say trout spinning has been my thing for over 25+ years now, along with producing a Fishing program for the last 20.
Yeah I am same with you I fish upstream because you can control the lure better and if the fish wants some dinner it will chase it, so it doesn’t matter if you don’t put it right in its face, that’s why I like lure fishing 👍 great video!
If I can cast just a little upstream and workit through the sweet spot, cross stream, the action on the spinner blade takes off and the fish just can't resist it!! Fish on!!
Greatest stream I ever fished was the East Koy Creek - 7 miles south of Warsaw, NY. I ALWAYS used small worms and hooked them so that both ends of the worm wiggled. Sometimes I used 2 or 3 little worms with a # 10 or 12 hook - no weights. I always called the current “The E. Koy Express”. I caught literally hundreds of trout in that creek. I NEVER WALKED IN THE WATER I WAS FISHING IN. THAT MUDDY WATER SPOOKS THE FISH AND NEVER WALK ALONG THE BANK UNLESS YOU ARE FISHING UPSTREAM.
I find it funny in a way, when he said “If you lose more gear, you get to buy more.” mean while I tend to snag old lines and pull up someone’s else old gear when I fish.
Yeh, but one of the main reasons is that the fish will be aware of you when you are walking downstream. If they are picky they will ignore you or flee.
This is the reason I started fishing upstream fifty years ago. In some situations trout will even be warned if you are walking noisily on the bank of a small stream; they sense vibrations. Years ago when I started fishing with my younger brothers they would go past me leapfrogging to the next good looking pool or hole. Now when we fish together I let them have the first few casts into any choice spot. When we were younger it really used to annoy me though when they went charging upstream ahead of me.
I was glad to see you fishing spinners in a creek! I grew up doing that and always took along a .22 rifle as well. My favorite spinners were Mepps, the size zero or #1s in silver and red & white blade and silver with black and white blade depending on the day, sun or clouds. Floating small worms, periwinkles or crickets with no weight on a small hook catches em well in mid and late season to... I wish I had a dollar for every lure I lost in my life time so far! ;) Be well my friend and stay safe out there....
I always fish upstream using a high speed reel. The fish are facing upstream and you bring the spinner right to them. When you fish downstream you stir up the bottom and they know your coming......
I like the Panther Martin. My fav. In smaller streams I cast down stream and let it work with the current. Slow retrieve and moving the rod tip covers a lot of area. Fish on!
I use much of the same technique on fishing across and down stream. But I do also cast upstream. I never used to but then I bought a reel that was over a 6:1 retrieve ratio and it pretty much changed my world. I buy all of my reels with a high retrieve speed now. If you want slow, go slow, but if you want fast at least you have the ability.
That's a good idea! I have been fishing both ways lately. Upstream and across/downstream have produced for me lately. I caught a really nice Brown Trout 2 weeks ago by casting up stream. Video is coming out later this week :)
Great video I learned more from fish hawk than anyone else! The conditions/areas he fishs are similar to what I fish. I find everything said in the video is handy!
I use a size 2 rainbow trout colored mepps or a size 4 golden panther Martin in the Roanoke river in Virginia,just letting it drift with a tight line in the current reeling it in a normal speed and I just nail them beautiful Brooks and rainbows all the time, never caught a brown trout yet but I'm still fishing, love the video btw, keep catching them trout bud 🔥🔥🔥
Try a 1/8oz phobe, trout love it. Never got skunked with one on my line. Always caught trout fishing across and down stream. Probably ten to one then fishing upstream. Flys work upstream, spinners down stream.
I agree 100% with you on that one. I do the same when I'm fishing small streams. I fish some tinyyyyy mountain streams for native Brook Trout and I always cast upstream. The water is crystal clear and shallow. You have to be stealthy when fishing those small streams. Thanks for watching and commenting!
FH, just found your channel. Good stuff. Trout hitting a spinner feels like a freight train. Good tutorial. That 2nd fish(trout) was indeed a beast. Looking forward to seeing more from your channel. Greatings from an NJ native.
I have caught more fish fishing down stream rather than up stream with a spinner.I use a mepps comet #1 and I replace the plastic minnow with a 163 Joe's fly
I. really like the spinners/rooster tail but I do recommend the rebel crawdad lure it is a fast moving lure but has really good reaction strikes happy fishing
I think a car is much easier to find than a small lure snagged under water. Are you saying that you swim down and retrieve every lure you lose? I doubt it. Not the most clever comment I've ever read. Nice try though. Better luck next time.
If you reel too fast you will catch nothing if you reel too slow you catch snags and the bottom. Best thing is to cast out in slow water and watch the lure if it spins steadily and does not hit the bottom you are going the right speed. Keep it at a steady speed and a slight bend in your rod. Once you master this it does not matter the speed of the water as long as you have that slight bend in your rod you will know the lure is at the right speed. It makes a great difference and you will start to catch fish. Had a friend I would take fishing all of the time. Seen him just sitting on the bank throwing rocks into the water. He did not see me I walked up on him and casually asked what he was doing. He about jumped right off the bank into the water. Startled him a bit. He said he was embarrassed he has been coming with me all of this time and had never caught one fish. He said he would watch me and watch me but could not figure it out. I felt sad that I had never noticed he hadn't been catching any fish. I said alright well let's see you cast and reel in. He cast out and I seen he was reeling too slow. Try it again and reel a little faster so it does not hit bottom. He did so and the next thing he was like what the hell is that. His rod tip was bent good and he says it feels like I have a cat by the tail. I said well that is because you have a fish. The rest is history from then on he was catching fish right and left. He is now one of my brother inlaws! So keep trying you will get it and when you do. The no fish will be history for you as well. One very important note start off always fishing up stream you will scare less fish and will have better luck. Once you get that down then cast down stream and adjust your reeling speed. Also be sneaky don't just stand in the open. Trout are a easily spooked fish.
Fishing Upstream spooks fewer trout with muddied water, and fewer trout will see you coming; also, when fish strike, you're tending to pull the hook into its mouth rather than out of its mouth.
Guy, that's really stupid. How can people possibly know they don't like a video unless they watch it? And, once they have watched it, they have a right to give their opinion about it. In other words, why don't you stop trolling with such nonsense?
Great info. In slow water I cast just upstream. My thinking is to have the blade spinning and moving DOWN stream at the same time, which means your presentation window is small. Make a few casts , two steps down stream and keep repeating.
hey Fish Hawk, I love to use spinners and castmasters for trout. Panther Martins are my prefered spinner. THE PANTHER MARTIN ( black body, yellow dots. gold blade). when I fish rivers, I feel it's more inportant to stay low and out of fish's view than it isthe direction you fish. but like you i like to fish up stream at about a 45 and lit the spinner pass me and go down stream. If the current is fast enough, sometimes I will cast a 1/4 oz up strean and hold my rod tip high letting the spinner bounce along the bottom, trying to keep spinner in center of river or working around rocks
Exactly the way I stream fish and yes alot of articles tell you that's backwards but it works great with spinners and I also fish trout magnets the same way. Thanks for sharing man glad I'm not the only one. Great video buddy!
Try casting upstream a bit then start cranking when the lure is a little below you on the downstream side. Also don't be afraid to let the spinner bounce once or twice in the bottom before reeling in, rainbows and cutthroat go nuts for that
Just use a light spinner for upstream fishing, and reel it in as slowly as possible. Works perfectly for trout. Mepps Aglia is a great choise for this. The one you are using actually looks a bit like Mepps XD, and that is more suited for downstream fishing or fishing in deep water.
I agree! I have been using Joe's Flies spinners lately. They are perfect for casting upstream. They're super light. Thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it!
cool video. best and most ethical thing you can do for catch and release fishing is switch out all your trebles for single hooks, pinch down the barbs. you will still land most fish, yes you'll lose a few, but you'll cause much less injury and the fish will be able to resume effective feeding in a couple days. many treble hooked fish are permanently damaged and have limited success feeding which prematurely reduces their lifespan.
I love your videos man! You make it look so easy to catch your limit. I’ve been trying to get better at it with your tips. Thanks so much for all the advice!
Well guys not long back from Lough Corrib mayfly fishing, West of Ireland, caught a couple of brown trout, I Fly fish but after watching Fish Hawk makes me wanna try spinning a couple of rivers,,, keep ya posted 🎣
I do a lot of trout fishing.....used everything.....Trout Magnets, Freak Franks, Power Bait, Gulp minnows, etc. But my absolute favorite is Joe's Flies spinners.....all colors but trout poacher is my fav color. WV and Western MD.
I know a lot of people swear by Joe's Flies but I do not like them. They are so light. There's nothing to them. Difficult to cast and difficult to fish deep water and fast moving water. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.
Do you use weight? Ill put 2-4 med size split shots on with Joe's fly depending on the depth. Ive never fished opequen or back or mill creek but have always wanted to. Is that ur home creek? Mybe we can get together and sore lip a few
Yeah that's the part I don't really like. I don't like fishing with split shot. I like rooster tail spinners and panther martin spinners because they have the weight built into them. But to each is own. Everyone has their favorite. Yes opequon creek is pretty much my home creek. I didn't grow up around the opequon, but I live near it now because of work. Sounds good, maybe some day!
When you're fishing hatchery assisted streams it doesn't matter so much which way you're fishing. Wild waters are different. The fish are spooky and likely going to clam up or go hide when you walk into them. Working a spinner from up to down does take a little more work but offers more action on the spinner, varying depth and erratic movement as well as blade spin speeds. The fish are watching for food coming downstream and are often spooked by being overtaken from behind. It's not so much about putting it in their face on the way down. I've always found it best to approach off to the side a little or in a cross pattern ahead of them but not right on top of them. That's my experience but then I spent most of my time in wild waters, preferably no where near any roads and in water that others aren't willing to work for to get to. That's where most of the fish are and the nicer ones at that. The fish aren't used to seeing big giant creatures walking around that might eat them there. Most people are lazy and aren't going to venture far from the car.
What is your favorite Trout fishing tips and techniques?
Fish Hawk I will fish going down stream with a spinner or a small crank bait. Then I will walk up go back up stream hitting the same holes with crawlers.
Man I like that tip! Thanks for sharing!
Fish Hawk your welcome.
Choose Your Lures Wisely - It’s really important to pick the right lures. Using the wrong type could make you miss out on opportunities. For optimal performance, i recommend the Panther Martin Spinning Lures or rooster tails
tonyh932 I love both Panther Martin and Rooster Tail. 2 of my all time favorite! Thanks for watching!
I love your videos. Although I am a 66 year old non pro fisher "woman", I enjoy watching. I also live in WV. My dad, who is now 91 years old, taught me to fish downstream. He's still my fishing buddy. Keep up the good work!
that's soo wholesome
Wow that was so good to hear that woman 66 years old was interesed in it ❤❤❤
I like downstream
You know what my dad says about losing lures "if you lose that lure im going to be pissed"😂
Steven Gallant LOL 😂
True, braid is super strong.
That's the reason why I hated fishing when I was a kid. 20 years later and its one of my favorite things. Don't get mad at kids for losing gear. You lose gear too. Don't forget why you're out there. Fishing is fun. Tight lines, everyone!
SAME!! Lol
Just bought 4 new panther martins and it was over 20 bucks!!
I love this guy, he is honest
6:50 "You know my dad always says...if you don't lose...FISH AWN! FISH AWN!"
This guy is great!
hahaha
I’m going trout fishing for the first time in less than 5 weeks. I’m doing extensive research and you’re the first person who’s said to cast downstream...and it makes so much sense!! I’m going to give it a shot and see how I do. 😊 thanks for the helpful hints! Subscribed to your channel 💚 much love!
Also cast upstream too. Especially if you’re fishing a small creek or stream. Fish face upstream.
I literally used this technique here in Colorado. I've had the best year trout fishing in rivers catching descent size trout. Thanks man!
Thanks for making your hands wet before touching it, almost nobody does that here on youtube its crazy.
It's been awhile since I've trout fished so I'm not sure I've ever heard of wetting your hand before. What exactly does that do?
@@kingjames9564 doesnt matter which fish, but if you touch it with dry hands, chances are high that you hurt its mucosal, what means he doesnt have natural protection against
fungal infestation and other diseases.
hope its
understandable, there are some english words i had to google, i hope i got the right ones :)
You're the man! The Bob Ross of Trout fishing!
It depends on the stream. I've found using a small rooster tail, fishing upstream, and pulling it back fast works really well in water with rocks and boulders. The Trout hit like angry Pike. Browns, Rainbows, Brooks, Speckled, and Cutthroat.
I agree, definitely depends on the stream. I have used a small Joe's Flies spinner for casting upstream. Works like a charm because it is so light it doesn't get snagged or stuck on the bottom.
This is how I naturally ended up fishing for trout with a spinner, it just made sense. It was effective. I'm glad I choose a good technique.
Finally! Someone with a good camera that makes me want to get off my rear and fish. Great video thanks. #subbed.
Thanks man! I appreciate the support! Tight lines!
I know right you should follow me on Instagram david_calcagno
Greetings from Scotland. Great video. I’m teaching my 12 years old son how to spin. I’ve always fished on lochs & reservoirs but never rivers. We’ve just moved house and there’s a river that’s a 5 minute walk from the house. Thanks again for the tips. 5/5
From what i find, when people say fish upstream they generally mean fly fishing with dry flies or nymphs.
I have caught a nice pike throwing a little spinner at a 45 degree angle on a creek before. I definitely agree with your technique.
Yep, that's the way to go. Let the lure (and the rod) do the work for you, and not the other way around. I sometimes see people franticly crank that reel like mad over and over again, to the point it's getting ridiculous. All fishing up stream. Also, what I do notice is that most of these people have way too big reels compared to the weight of their rods. You don't need a darn 6000 surfreel to get a fish at your feet for crying out loud. I myself use the 2000 series, which is plenty enough for me to cast and to reel in fish in such waters. If the reel slips, just use your fingers as an extra brake in between cranking. Done. It adds a bit to the fun and feels more rewarding knowing that you had to give a bit of fight to get that fish on shore.
Well explained, bud!
Thank for keeping your hands wet! Most people are improperly educated about how to handle a fish, but I see you are an exception.
Always :)
You know what my dad always says? Fish on! fish on!
This is how I fish too, always catch more this way, not just with spinners, but they're the best since you can feel if they're working properly.
I definitely agree with your concept but for spinners, for power bait or worms I’d rather use the more natural presentation of the up stream cast!
I would have to agree 100%. Those baits can be fished on the bottom and drifted down stream. Much more natural presentation.
Yes. After reading The Trout Fisherman's Bible, decades ago, I started fishing upstream. I soon found out that in moving water the trout were oriented to be looking upstream for choice, tumbling morsels. Also, it's still a thrill to be behind them as they are 'sipping' insects from the surface with that noisy water pistol action of theirs.
I live in Australia, in a cold area with running water, both brown and rainbow trout are here because they were introduced to these high streams in Australia by the settlers. I came here to get some tips before I go out trying, luckily a friend of mine gave me a bunch of spinners, they seem like a perfect lure to catch trout. Hopefully I can get something, spinners are my favourite lures, I have even caught bream and redfin on the spinners, they seem to be a good all round lure for medium sized fish.
Great video , totally agree with the way you use your spinners! Go Mountaineers!
Exactly, if you are casting down in a current and reel back up to fast you are bringing it back to fast. Bring it back a little and stop and the let the current do the work. I love trains and bridges over a stream. Fish love structure.
Fishing streamers and spinners upstream is amazingly effective but you need to downsize everything. Go super light on the spinners to keep from snagging bottom and use the lightest line you can get away with to get casting distance with the lighter lures. Longer rods help get that lure out there too. Tight lines!
Very true! Thank you for the tips! Tight lines!
Great video. Keep em coming!
Thanks man! Appreciate your support!
Really like your channel after stumbling upon it. I can see where you could get away with enticing a rainbow fishing downstream but I have encountered a lot of browns and they are definitely more finicky all round. This is why I've personally kept with fishing upstream as they are expecting the food to come down or at the very least across stream at them. Sure a slight angle towards down is no biggie but I bring lures too much against the current. Most times your aren't going to want to cast up into a torrent of water anyway, more adjacent either above or blow depending on conditions, temps, etc.The other factor that mitigates the whole spinner issue with them tumbling ineffectively downstream is to use a Rapala countdown minnow instead. I used to be a massive spinner fan for years (I have boxes upon boxes of different styles) but I've gravitated to Rapalas and minnows in the last 10 years with much success in all but some very specific conditions. I spent many years in US but mainly did saltwater when I was there. Nowadays I have really nice trout stream on my farm in Australia and get to a property in Scotland which has a beautiful small river. So you could say trout spinning has been my thing for over 25+ years now, along with producing a Fishing program for the last 20.
"Fish awwwwon" made me subscribed. Haha. Good video.
Yessssssss! haha thank you!!!!
Same here that was funny to watch
Terribly annoying
Philly or jersey?
Jamie Emes my first guess was Maryland. Sounds like bawlmer. Checked his Instagram seems WV, pretty dang close to western Maryland.
Yeah I am same with you I fish upstream because you can control the lure better and if the fish wants some dinner it will chase it, so it doesn’t matter if you don’t put it right in its face, that’s why I like lure fishing 👍 great video!
For sure! Thanks for watching!
I am new to fishing, these are some pretty good tips and now I can say FISH ON
If I can cast just a little upstream and workit through the sweet spot, cross stream, the action on the spinner blade takes off and the fish just can't resist it!! Fish on!!
I don't fish upstream or downstream, I like to fish bottom-stream so I can buy more lures.
LOL
hahah
Greatest stream I ever fished was the East Koy Creek - 7 miles south of Warsaw, NY. I ALWAYS used small worms and hooked them so that both ends of the worm wiggled. Sometimes I used 2 or 3 little worms with a # 10 or 12 hook - no weights. I always called the current “The E. Koy Express”. I caught literally hundreds of trout in that creek. I NEVER WALKED IN THE WATER I WAS FISHING IN. THAT MUDDY WATER SPOOKS THE FISH AND NEVER WALK ALONG THE BANK UNLESS YOU ARE FISHING UPSTREAM.
I'll have to check out that stream and maybe fish it some day :)
I fish for trout in brooks and small streams. Ultralight. Mepps Aglia #0 for the win.
Love Mepps!
what color, and dressed or not?
I mainly use gold or silver, undressed.
Truest spin of anything I have ever used. Been using this style since the 1980's.
Can't go wrong with either of those colors!
I find it funny in a way, when he said “If you lose more gear, you get to buy more.” mean while I tend to snag old lines and pull up someone’s else old gear when I fish.
Yeh, but one of the main reasons is that the fish will be aware of you when you are walking downstream. If they are picky they will ignore you or flee.
This is the reason I started fishing upstream fifty years ago. In some situations trout will even be warned if you are walking noisily on the bank of a small stream; they sense vibrations.
Years ago when I started fishing with my younger brothers they would go past me leapfrogging to the next good looking pool or hole. Now when we fish together I let them have the first few casts into any choice spot. When we were younger it really used to annoy me though when they went charging upstream ahead of me.
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I was glad to see you fishing spinners in a creek! I grew up doing that and always took along a .22 rifle as well. My favorite spinners were Mepps, the size zero or #1s in silver and red & white blade and silver with black and white blade depending on the day, sun or clouds. Floating small worms, periwinkles or crickets with no weight on a small hook catches em well in mid and late season to... I wish I had a dollar for every lure I lost in my life time so far! ;) Be well my friend and stay safe out there....
Thank you and thanks for sharing!
Fish oooeeenn
I admire the respect you have for the fish
Thanks
Fishing in WA opens tomorrow. Wish us luck!
Also from WA and am just beginning to fish. Any places you’d recommend trying out?
@@meyers_zach if in the Seattle area Green Lake
At this point I stick to only 3 lures for trout and I buy extras of each. Great tips thanks for the video. Now your doing your dream !!!
I just started trout fishing. There's a great trout stream just an hour from my house. Who knew...lol. loved the video. I subbed
That's awesome! Thanks man! Good luck!
Try those fishgrub spinners they are awesome.
I always fish upstream using a high speed reel. The fish are facing upstream and you bring the spinner right to them. When you fish downstream you stir up the bottom and they know your coming......
New to fishing this helped thank you!
I like the Panther Martin. My fav. In smaller streams I cast down stream and let it work with the current. Slow retrieve and moving the rod tip covers a lot of area. Fish on!
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Fish Hawk: fish OAAN
I use much of the same technique on fishing across and down stream. But I do also cast upstream. I never used to but then I bought a reel that was over a 6:1 retrieve ratio and it pretty much changed my world. I buy all of my reels with a high retrieve speed now. If you want slow, go slow, but if you want fast at least you have the ability.
That's a good idea! I have been fishing both ways lately. Upstream and across/downstream have produced for me lately. I caught a really nice Brown Trout 2 weeks ago by casting up stream. Video is coming out later this week :)
You sound like my dad, he wants his business to take off so he can make lures and fish😂🤣😂🤣
heck yeah!
Loo
Great video I learned more from fish hawk than anyone else! The conditions/areas he fishs are similar to what I fish. I find everything said in the video is handy!
Where R U at that it's 90 degrees in May? What happens in July?? My favorite spinner for trout is a small gold Panther Martin
West Virginia! It gets pretty hot in July lol. Sometimes it reaches 100. I love Panther Martin! They're so good. Thanks for watching!
DSDGW
When trout fishing with whatever bait or lure, my Dad always said that if you're not losing "rigs" then you aren't down where the fish are.
Awesome explanation about why downstream is better defiantly earned a new sub👍
Thanks a bunch! I really appreciate it!
I use a size 2 rainbow trout colored mepps or a size 4 golden panther Martin in the Roanoke river in Virginia,just letting it drift with a tight line in the current reeling it in a normal speed and I just nail them beautiful Brooks and rainbows all the time, never caught a brown trout yet but I'm still fishing, love the video btw, keep catching them trout bud 🔥🔥🔥
Blue fox vibrax all the way
Plus spoons are underrated
I like the blue fox spinners. Good quality. Thanks for watching!
Try a 1/8oz phobe, trout love it. Never got skunked with one on my line. Always caught trout fishing across and down stream. Probably ten to one then fishing upstream. Flys work upstream, spinners down stream.
james caughey I’ll give it a try sometime! Thanks!
Well I'm not 100k, but I am 1.👍
Everyone counts! Thank you for your support! 👍
Great video my problem with it is if your fishing smaller streams I always cast up stream that way your not stirring up the stream
I agree 100% with you on that one. I do the same when I'm fishing small streams. I fish some tinyyyyy mountain streams for native Brook Trout and I always cast upstream. The water is crystal clear and shallow. You have to be stealthy when fishing those small streams. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Got to love that West Virginia accent. Fishawn!
FH, just found your channel. Good stuff. Trout hitting a spinner feels like a freight train. Good tutorial. That 2nd fish(trout) was indeed a beast. Looking forward to seeing more from your channel. Greatings from an NJ native.
Loved the tips great video ❤️
I have caught more fish fishing down stream rather than up stream with a spinner.I use a mepps comet #1 and I replace the plastic minnow with a 163 Joe's fly
Man this made me play RDR2 again
I. really like the spinners/rooster tail but I do recommend the rebel crawdad lure it is a fast moving lure but has really good reaction strikes happy fishing
well I cant find my car , I guess I'm buying a new one
I think a car is much easier to find than a small lure snagged under water. Are you saying that you swim down and retrieve every lure you lose? I doubt it. Not the most clever comment I've ever read. Nice try though. Better luck next time.
Fish Hawk, Willie was just making a joke so he can buy a new car😂
Awesome video and yea i loved the train going by and honking horns.
How do I actually catch a fish in general I’ve been trying for 3 days and still nothing
If you reel too fast you will catch nothing if you reel too slow you catch snags and the bottom.
Best thing is to cast out in slow water and watch the lure if it spins steadily and does not hit the bottom you are going the right speed.
Keep it at a steady speed and a slight bend in your rod. Once you master this it does not matter the speed of the water as long as you have that slight bend in your rod you will know the lure is at the right speed.
It makes a great difference and you will start to catch fish.
Had a friend I would take fishing all of the time. Seen him just sitting on the bank throwing rocks into the water. He did not see me I walked up on him and casually asked what he was doing. He about jumped right off the bank into the water. Startled him a bit.
He said he was embarrassed he has been coming with me all of this time and had never caught one fish.
He said he would watch me and watch me but could not figure it out.
I felt sad that I had never noticed he hadn't been catching any fish.
I said alright well let's see you cast and reel in. He cast out and I seen he was reeling too slow. Try it again and reel a little faster so it does not hit bottom. He did so and the next thing he was like what the hell is that. His rod tip was bent good and he says it feels like I have a cat by the tail. I said well that is because you have a fish.
The rest is history from then on he was catching fish right and left.
He is now one of my brother inlaws!
So keep trying you will get it and when you do.
The no fish will be history for you as well. One very important note start off always fishing up stream you will scare less fish and will have better luck. Once you get that down then cast down stream and adjust your reeling speed. Also be sneaky don't just stand in the open. Trout are a easily spooked fish.
I caught a sea trout in Wales UK a couple of weeks ago on river rheidol. 😀 3rd cast in 10 years ! About a pound and half I'd say. On spinner.
Dang!
In this video you mentioned hitting 100k subs and now you're nearly there, just 3 years later... awesome !
loud train stealing your peace. :(
I'm illinois and fish the Fox river. I also use the same technique of using the current with some success.
10:10 "FISH OWEN"×5
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Fishing Upstream spooks fewer trout with muddied water, and fewer trout will see you coming; also, when fish strike, you're tending to pull the hook into its mouth rather than out of its mouth.
Why are there always those trolls in every video if you dont like the video don't watch it.
Truth
Guy, that's really stupid. How can people possibly know they don't like a video unless they watch it? And, once they have watched it, they have a right to give their opinion about it. In other words, why don't you stop trolling with such nonsense?
I’ve never heard somebody say it’s perfect for trout fishing on the hottest day.... interesting. Tight lines
man stop letting the fish go,eat the damn thing.
Great info. In slow water I cast just upstream. My thinking is to have the blade spinning and moving DOWN stream at the same time, which means your presentation window is small. Make a few casts , two steps down stream and keep repeating.
Thanks man! I like your approach!
hey Fish Hawk, I love to use spinners and castmasters for trout. Panther Martins are my prefered spinner. THE PANTHER MARTIN ( black body, yellow dots. gold blade). when I fish rivers, I feel it's more inportant to stay low and out of fish's view than it isthe direction you fish. but like you i like to fish up stream at about a 45 and lit the spinner pass me and go down stream. If the current is fast enough, sometimes I will cast a 1/4 oz up strean and hold my rod tip high letting the spinner bounce along the bottom, trying to keep spinner in center of river or working around rocks
Fish aw-on, fish aw-on...where did you learn to speak?
homeofinventions I grew up in Norway.
Hes mad cause this guy could out fish him anyday
Lol
He is from the south
Holy Moly! You are close to 100k subscribers today!
I also like fish downstream for the same reason. Good fish !
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I have a river that is deep and has a fairly heavy current. A lot of the time, I will cast downstream, too.
Exactly the way I stream fish and yes alot of articles tell you that's backwards but it works great with spinners and I also fish trout magnets the same way. Thanks for sharing man glad I'm not the only one. Great video buddy!
Works like a charm! Thanks man!
Try casting upstream a bit then start cranking when the lure is a little below you on the downstream side. Also don't be afraid to let the spinner bounce once or twice in the bottom before reeling in, rainbows and cutthroat go nuts for that
Just use a light spinner for upstream fishing, and reel it in as slowly as possible. Works perfectly for trout.
Mepps Aglia is a great choise for this.
The one you are using actually looks a bit like Mepps XD, and that is more suited for downstream fishing or fishing in deep water.
I agree! I have been using Joe's Flies spinners lately. They are perfect for casting upstream. They're super light. Thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it!
Bonus video! 2 thing I love... Fishing and Trains!
I like to use crankbaits on my spin rod, sounds weird but works REALLLYY WELL
Sonic Rooster tail in brown trout or black with white stripe 1/8th oz. Cross stream or up stream. Very successful in Ohio. Mad River.
Indeed, that was a nice rainbow. Love it!
cool video. best and most ethical thing you can do for catch and release fishing is switch out all your trebles for single hooks, pinch down the barbs. you will still land most fish, yes you'll lose a few, but you'll cause much less injury and the fish will be able to resume effective feeding in a couple days. many treble hooked fish are permanently damaged and have limited success feeding which prematurely reduces their lifespan.
I love your videos man! You make it look so easy to catch your limit. I’ve been trying to get better at it with your tips. Thanks so much for all the advice!
Well guys not long back from Lough Corrib mayfly fishing, West of Ireland, caught a couple of brown trout, I Fly fish but after watching Fish Hawk makes me wanna try spinning a couple of rivers,,, keep ya posted 🎣
I like what you explained with the drawing. I've never really thought about it that way but it makes a lot of sense.
Thanks!
I do a lot of trout fishing.....used everything.....Trout Magnets, Freak Franks, Power Bait, Gulp minnows, etc. But my absolute favorite is Joe's Flies spinners.....all colors but trout poacher is my fav color. WV and Western MD.
I know a lot of people swear by Joe's Flies but I do not like them. They are so light. There's nothing to them. Difficult to cast and difficult to fish deep water and fast moving water. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.
Do you use weight? Ill put 2-4 med size split shots on with Joe's fly depending on the depth. Ive never fished opequen or back or mill creek but have always wanted to. Is that ur home creek? Mybe we can get together and sore lip a few
Yeah that's the part I don't really like. I don't like fishing with split shot. I like rooster tail spinners and panther martin spinners because they have the weight built into them. But to each is own. Everyone has their favorite. Yes opequon creek is pretty much my home creek. I didn't grow up around the opequon, but I live near it now because of work. Sounds good, maybe some day!
@@FishHawk keep using them fishgrub spinners Fishhawk .LOL
Good video I typically use the same approach but sometimes that upstream cast is 🔥 stalling spinners is where I usually win big though.
Good to know that you can do really well fishing downstream
Good vid mate👍 ,taking my 6 year old son fishing for the first time next week hope hes not too disappointed ,he been watching river monsters on TV lol
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That was a great moment when the train went by and you had a fish on!
Yes it was :) Thanks for watching!
When you're fishing hatchery assisted streams it doesn't matter so much which way you're fishing. Wild waters are different. The fish are spooky and likely going to clam up or go hide when you walk into them.
Working a spinner from up to down does take a little more work but offers more action on the spinner, varying depth and erratic movement as well as blade spin speeds. The fish are watching for food coming downstream and are often spooked by being overtaken from behind. It's not so much about putting it in their face on the way down. I've always found it best to approach off to the side a little or in a cross pattern ahead of them but not right on top of them.
That's my experience but then I spent most of my time in wild waters, preferably no where near any roads and in water that others aren't willing to work for to get to. That's where most of the fish are and the nicer ones at that. The fish aren't used to seeing big giant creatures walking around that might eat them there. Most people are lazy and aren't going to venture far from the car.
very well said! :)