A Middle Fork Monster - FLY FISHING the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River with Es and Gus...
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- Опубліковано 1 січ 2021
- Join Gus and Esther (Es) as they embark upon a catch and release fly fishing adventure above famous Snoqualmie Falls, in the middle fork snoqualmie river.
This quirky and light hearted video is especially successful for Gus, as he encounters a rare specimen that is well above average for the typical cutthroat trout caught in this fishery. But "Es" is far from skunked, as she pushes herself through a whitewater rapid crossing, despite some rather slippery feet. She DOES MANAGE to break a fly rod clean in half, and yet is somehow able to reel in a whitefish, and more! She also assists Gus in some roadside blackberry foraging, which becomes a tasty snack for "Dutes", the dog. Some apples were spotted on a tree close to the river but weren't quite ripe enough for an August morsel unfortunately!
This river is very special for many reasons, but for especially for Gus, as he points out the VERY FIRST HOLE he ever caught a fish on the fly rod. Now, 27 years later, he, Es, Duke, Addsters and Julie (the money maker shaker) take a day (or two) and revisit this "holy hole", on a spectacular summer day near North Bend, Washington. BUT... You'll just have to watch and see exactly how the magic unfolds in another fantastic episode of Fishandflywithgus, called "A Middle Fork Monster".
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I have lived here my intire life. The south fork is my back yard. Usually fish local lakes. But recently acquired a fly rod. So come spring, it will be time to learn.
right on Firearms that's awesome! The Snoqualmie above the falls, all three forks, is extremely underrated! If you ever want to fish or want some advice, have a good story, or anything else, don't hesitate to reach out! text 425-879-1807. adventure awaits!
Adventure on!
I’m “Joel Gustafson” on Facebook if you wanna try and find me. Couldn’t seem to find you on first glance… 🤔
Excellent
Thank you so much!
That big fish was AMAZING, and the scenery gorgeous. Love the cute pups too!
Thank you Tina!! (did I get your name right?) Really fun meeting you last weekend. If you ever feel like collaborating on an outdoor adventure please let me know! 👊🏻 (or know anyone who wants to learn to fly fish!!!)
@@teamlosi11 Yep, you got my name right - it was great to meet you too!
Superb scenery thanks Gus 🇬🇧
Thank you Tony!!! My faithful commenter. Appreciate that!
Awesome vid - my favorite part? And this is when you SCOOOOP!!! So great :)).
Thanks Dan!! (forgive me for the late comments brother!) So cool to see all the content you're bringing these days Man. FISH OOOOOOON!!!
That was a beautiful cutty - dominic
Thank You Sir! (and you got a mention in there as well!)
Dominic! More white fish. ❤️
Beautifully done. Love the scenery and different angles you did.
Thanks Harmin!!!
Wow that's one in a million man nice fish !
Thanks Brother!
@@teamlosi11 that's is literally the biggest trout on the middle fork I think lol. You caught the steelhead that figured out how to climb a waterfall 🤣
@@TroutHunterWa Right?! Streamers and droppers 🙌🙌🙌
Love it!! I'm from that area and it's always been a pleasure to fish that whole stretch of river!!
That’s so cool Jason! Any interest in hiking into the upper stretches and/or fishing the Pratt, later this summer? I’d be so down if you’d like a fishing buddy one day. Shoot we could even film a bit. Find me on Facebook 👌
The river that inspired your obsession. Love it. Nice fish!!!
AMAZING Day I will never forget!!! And a TEAM effort indeed!
awesome vid dude
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice!!
Thank you Carson! Enjoy your weekend 🏔
Gorgeous trout, go get it again next year and it will be 20 inches! Tight lines and have fun.
Haha! Amen to that it’s such a special river system all the way up 👊🏻
🤜🏻👌
The 1992 script would work just as well here:
Oh me oh my, look at that fish!
Unbelievable.
At that moment, I knew, surely and clearly, that I was witnessing perfection.
You ... You are a fine fisherman.
LOVE this comment!!!!!!!!!! (This isn't Cxxxos by any chance? hahaha!)
I have fished this drainage for 45 years and that indeed is a large trout for the system. My best? A 15" rainbow and an 18" Dolly. Those were decades ago.
Oh wow! Those are monster trout for WA as you know. Respectable specimens. Have you seen my recent video called “Coming Home”? There’s some monsters in there from SMALL WA streams... Do you still fly fish today bigteacher?
@@teamlosi11 Not as often as I used too. A small stream and a 3 wt. and I'm happy.
That’s so awesome man! Good ass fish🤙🏾
Thank you so much Layton! Let’s go fish someday man! 🔥
@@teamlosi11 let’s do it while summers still here man!
Wow that's a unit! Reminds me of when I got that 21 inch rainbow out of a Hood Canal river. It's so crazy to hook into a fish of that caliber when you're used to catching 8 inch dinks all day. Still haven't even seen a trout like that in any of my rivers years later. It's a memory you'll always cherish.
Thank you for the comment (so it’s so late)! Your HC rainbow sounds like a dream!! That’s freaking huge for WA (maybe an ocean running fish?). If we keep hunting and asking all the questions, and hunting for em some more, they’ll eventually turn up! I totally believe there’s still some lunkers around 🙏
Damnnnn that Cutty was glorious. I knew you were in the money when you casted right into those tail riffles. I've only hit middle fork once and that was in like early May, so not all low n slow like here. Hitting south fork Wednesday for the first time tho. 🤞🤞
haha! awesome Shoey Luke! there's some amazing water above the falls. been seeing some photos recently of some hogs from one or more of the forks. Good luck and keep me posted. (and thanks for your comment!)
conrats on going back and landing that beauty! I'd love to fish up there one day!
Hey look me up and I'll take you to this EXACT hole and see if we can catch him again! No joke I'd be thrilled to show you around my childhood stream.
@@fishandflywithgus thanks man, I'll hit you up when I get up that way
haha dude you might not got that much videos but you're fun and entertaining to watch! always keeping the ppl updated with whats going on! keep up the good work!
Thank you Stagg! We're just getting started and I'm definitely not going to quit. I really appreciate your support and subscription and hope to connect again in the future. Fish On!!! Dude that's a HOG on your profile. WOW!!!!
I love the commentary on the catch it was so great!!!
Thank you Spud! 🙏🔥
Good job Joel!! Nice Fish!! Prepare to constantly beat that Fish, this season!! I'm going to take you to some Primetime Venues!!
Can't wait to fish some more Buddy!!! I'd say we have already topped about anything I've ever done in terms of fly fishing with XXXX creek! And I know we're just getting started! FISH ON!!!! (The PIG FARM!!!! hahahaha!)
Really well done video. I have always fished below the falls, but you inspired me to grab my wife, a 3wt fiberglass and follow along in you & Esther's footsteps :-) Go get em ...!
I really appreciate that Andy (sorry for the delay on your comment by the way. still figuring this YT stuff out! (message me on FB if you want and I'll tell you exactly where that fish was caught if you're interested =)
@@fishandflywithgus hate to hotspot ya... But... I'd love to know where about y'all are.
When did this trip happen? It says posted 3 months ago, but it doesn’t look like January there
Hey Leggo. Correct; this was posted in Jan from last August/September time frame. Water was low and mild. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Adventure On!! Really enjoyed the show today. That was a beautiful trout you got. Glad to that you catch and release. Do you ever keep your catches?? I'm new so really don't know. The water looks dangerous. Seems so relaxing though. Keep filming. I'm here.
Glad you enjoyed Cynthia! Yeah, it’s really relaxing and can help expand the mind body and soul so it covers all the basics and I’m just a nature freak so :). Where do you live? I would be honored to teach you how to cast a fly rod if you’d like to learn the basics. I’m enthusiastic if you haven’t noticed so just tell me to shut up anytime 🤣🙏 Have a great weekend adventure On!!
Occasionally keep fish Cynthia but only 2 in 100, give or take, this way our fisheries can continue to produce the quality and quantity of trout we all hope to enjoy going forward 🙏🤞❤️🐟💦🌲
Hey Gus I’m thinking about hitting the middle fork this spring.. I live in ellensburg so it’s not too far from me. Any advice on a good spot? Is there a park or certain part of the river where there’s some good water?
Hey Raymond. Do you have Facebook? I’ll try and find you there and see if I can help point you in the right direction…
What time of month was this
Late August timeframe. Water was very mild... thx for watching 👊🏻
The water was actually pretty warm, so we weren’t sure if it would be productive. Thanks for watching Martin! Do you fish that river?
Not yet but i want to this year. I live about 40 min away now
Hey man could I get like the address of where u parked to fish here or anything like that?
Wouldn't we all! haha! explore the areas around Mt. Si road in North Bend. Theres access near the Mt Si Road bridge (just upstream) with awesome holes up and down, easily wadable in late summer, etc.
Been out there recently?
have not. Drove by that very hole one week ago and thought seriously about stopping but it was a blizzard and had a long drive ahead of me so I just waved and smiled. How about yourself?
@@fishandflywithgus we had some crazy snow so I don't blame you. I want to get out there or below the falls soon but the waters really high