The BEST Brook Trout Stream I've Ever Fished?? (Crystal Clear Water)
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- Опубліковано 29 лип 2021
- THE BIGGEST BROOK TROUT OF THE YEAR!
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Very rarely do you get the opportunity to catch multiple 11-12 inch native brook trout in a single day, at least not in the Appalachian mountains. After a bunch of research I chose my access point and decided to make a day of it. I drove over an hour on dirt roads and had to hike for a solid hour or more but when I got to this beautiful creek it was worth it. The creek was LOADED with brook trout and had some trophy fish as well. Not only that bu the fish were very willing to take a dry fly which made the day even better. After fishing I was able to make it back out of the woods and am planning to have another trip down to this gem of a stream in the next couple of months to do some more exploring.
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People that are not from the Appalachian mountains generally don't understand why that is a big fish!! Good job man!
Thank you man!! But I agree, if you aren't from the area it is hard to explain why a 12 inch fish is so exciting.
Yes a 12 to 13 inch fish in very exciting I'm from KY so yeah 14 inch or up is a great fish
Damn here in Colorado some places if it's not 16" or more you can't even keep it
Makes me feel spoiled living on the east coast of Canada, I don't even take pictures of them unless they are 13 inches or bigger. With that said they are all beautiful fish and the smaller ones can be just as fun.
Same here. I live in the UP of Michigan and tons of people hate on brookies because the browns and rainbows are the "prized" fish because of their size.
What an extraordinary stream, and what amazing native brook trout! As a quite senior brook trout angler, the likelihood of my finding and accessing such a remote fishery drops significantly with each passing year. But I am delighted, and reassured, to know they still exit. This was a beautifully produced video - and I am very grateful for the continuing excellence of your efforts.
well stated.
Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed the video
One of the single best things about trout fishing is that they are always in beautiful places. Thank you for giving us some gorgeous b-roll of the hike, including views of the surrounding forests. That alone was worth the price of a click.
I'm glad you enjoyed!! I wish I had more of the hike honestly, but when I'm out there I'm enjoying it so much myself that I forget to film.
If I could choose only one type of creek to fish the rest of my life, it'd be creeks like that! Killer video and fish!
What are you, 12 yes old?
"For the rest of your life? OMG
@@pattinch1543 Some people enjoy being guided in the Texas hole at the Juan, and some enjoy chasing Natives in small streams, in the solitude of nature.
I agree!! It just doesn't get much better. Thanks for watching!
Absolutely, you have the prettiest fish of all the many fishing videos I watch!!! I enjoy them so much! THANKS!!!
Thank you!!!
You make it look easy and it is, when you can drop a fly in without shouting im here ! Pleasure to watch you Sir from NZ !
Classic neo-Hardman video. No only are you a great fisherman but you have matured into a great storyteller. Keep improving on both.
I'm doing my best!! Thanks for the kind words.
How could you not enjoy this video? It was fantastic. Not only was it nice to see the colorful brookies, but it's nice to see we still have remote places like this to fish. Personally l wouldn't tell a soul about this special place. The way you found this place is the way I like to go... alone. I've done many remote hikes like the one you did. But not so much anymore, now it would probably kill me. Lol. Not as young as I used to be, but I still do pretty good. Excellent excellent video looking forward to watching more. Until next time. Stay safe. 😀👍👍
Thank you so much!! I am glad you enjoyed the video. I'm hoping to fish as many of these places as I can while I'm young.
I watch your videos as I also tie and fly-fish for trout. What sets you apart from many of us other trout anglers is that you keep your cool regardless of the size of the fish. I have never seen someone dial into some massive specimens as you do and yet manage to keep such a level head. You deserve an honorary doctorate in angling patience and self-control!
Thank you!! I usually quickly come unglued after the fish hits the net. I'm glad you enjoyed the video
My friend would consistently catch 12-15" natives in wv on a certain creek. I've never saw him fish standing up in the open for brookies. He always wore clothing that blended in with the environment and literally crawled up the creek banks. The best days were usually 1-2 days after rain when the water was a little off color. Great videos and nice catch!
What an absolute gem of a stream. Any Brookie over 12" is real special. Phenomenal video, camera work, and editing!
Thank you so much!
Epic day! Enjoy those kind of hikes while you're young! I'm only 33, and I know that would be a real challenge of a day for me haha! AWESOME STUFF! GORGEOUS FISH!
hahaha they're a challenge for me now. I really should get in better shape! But I see your point, that's why I'm trying to fish as many places as I can while I'm able. Thanks for watching!
At 64, I've been chasing natives for a long time here in Pa. I have never seen the likes of that stream, or the brookies you caught! Several of those trout would be lifetime best's for most folks. So far, my personal best is 13.5". That was an amazing video!
I’m from pa too. Do you have any creek suggestions? I’ve only caught a couple brookies, but have good experience with a fly rod. If you see this and know if any, drop the creek. Thank you
My Personal best is also 13.5! I caught it several years ago mostly by luck. Thanks for watching!
My pb is a 26 inch brown trout
Have caught many 13 1/2 inch brookies. Hard to break past that size. I once caught a 15 inch brookie. But I left it on a tree branch and something got it. No proof = no fish!
Omg Dude! If I ever had the opportunity to fish that creek, I could NEVER leave it! Thanks!!!
Amazing stream! I only fish the GSMNP for Brookies so far. I have caught a 10" and a few 9" natives, but nothing like the fish you are catching farther north. You are truly blessed to have access to such fantastic streams! Awesome job on your videos too!
So rewarding when you put in the hard work to find that special blue line, hike deep into it and catch such high quality wild trout. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
It's the best! Thanks for watching
Love your videos so much man! You get what fishing is all about, at least for me, and I appreciate that!
Thank you so much!!
The most beautiful fish in the world! Thanks for posting. You had a great day besides that hike, but good things happen when you put that kinda work in.
No doubt! Thanks for watching!
I love that you Reason with the fish the same as i do... "Let me get the hook out and you can literally do whatever you want!" My Fishing modo! Great Videos, Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching!!
Beautiful fish epic scenery the Appalachians are something thanks for sharing your world with us can't believe anybody would give you a thumbs down lad. Looking forward to seeing more tight lines and big brookies and much peace and love from Northeast Texas 🤠
Thank you so much!!
Native brookies are so much fun so many ppl don’t realize how rare a real trophy one actually is luckily in Wisconsin where I’m at I have several great spots with awesome native brookies some spots have a 12” average but not many I almost enjoy the 3-7” ones just as much they can be even harder to catch
So true but there can be massive natives, in Ontario I know some areas with 5lb+ fish chances. Super rare but they’re possible.
@@jamesf7310 Natives in Ontario ARE NOT the same as natives in the Appalachians and elseware. They are a completely different strain of fish and would be considered invasive in the Appalachians. You can not compare the two
@@hardmanfishing how are they a different strain? The native range goes from Georgia to Canada.
@@hardmanfishing Can you explain this a little more? Why would native brookies in Ontario not be the same as natives in Appalachia??
@@1114flibby so there are two major strains of native Appalachian brook trout. There is a northern strain and a southern strain. The northern stain can get way larger especially in areas like Maine and Ontario. It is very similar how there are many strains of cutthroat trout in the Rockies.
That creek looks absolutely stunning, I had no idea you can still find creeks that large that are untouched by stocking and still have big natives, what a gem!! I just moved to WV so it looks like I’ll be doing some exploring of my own to find a stream like that! Great video!
WV has some gems that is for sure! It takes a bit of exploring but you'll find them.
Gorgeous fish man😳👍REALLY appreciate the time and effort you and your brutha have been putting into these (ie. the hiking into and out places like this, makin the vid etc.) Keep em comin my friend, PLEASE🙏🙄. Peace ✌😎
Thank you so much!!! It's all worth it to see everyone enjoying the videos.
Great video. Very reminiscent of trips I used to make to Cub Run in the George Washington National Forest. Beautiful brookies and nice sizes. Well done!
Totally awesome fishing young man. I'm from the mountains of Tennessee it has been 46 years since I have done any brook trout fishing you put me to sham I lost more than I landed
This is everything I love about fly fishing. I’d love to see you go back and do an overnight. Great work.
Thank you so much!!
My goodness beautiful river beautiful fish what an awesome day for you thanks for the great video
Thank you for watching!
Beautiful stream, wow
W-w-wow!
Sweet! Ideal day for fishing.
Outstanding video! The fish are beautiful in that stream. The payoff was successful in making that long trip to this stream. It's always worth while to make the extra effort to explore all possibilites when it comes to fishing! 👍
No doubt!! Thanks for watching!
Absolutely beautiful creek and brook trout gems that live there. 11 1/2" native brook trout is amazing, probably a 4 - 5 year old brookie.
No doubt! And around here they don't get much older than that usually. Just proves how special they are
Beautiful fish. Boy you sure did a lot of hiking for them. Thanks for the sharing
Thank you for watching!
Loving the brookie creek fishing.
Glad you're enjoying it!!
Those are some Beautiful Native Brook Trout. Excellent job Bro.
Thank you!
Bro I can’t get enough keep up the nice work 🔥🔥🔥 👊
Thank you man!!!
Gorgeous fish bro. The bow cast has caught me a many fish.
Great job! Keep them coming.
I will! Thanks for watching!
Gorgeous fish man😳👍...I mean, seriously, LET'S GOOOOO!😲 Great vid as always...lovin these "little" (🙄) BEAUTIES. Keep em comin bro. Peace ✌😎
Super video! Beautiful water! Really nice Brookies!
Thanks Larry!
That was really a very nice video. Well shot, and I really appreciate how perennially upbeat and positive you are. I can't imagine how that crick fishes in more normal flows. It looked pretty low, but still produced some gorgeous brookies. Enjoy it while you can. At one time I would have undertaken a similar trip, but now that I'm middle aged I have to limit my brookie trips to streams that are closer to roads, trails, and have some cell service. Again, well done!
Thank you so much!! I'm dong my best to enjoy them now. I am glad you liked the video
Brother, a thumps up? ALWAYS!!!!...don't who's hooked you or them? Ahhhh...both!!!!
My wife caught a 15 &1/2 brook sitting on a rock here in the West Branch of The Ausable River NY using a mealworm. (True story) PS. That was SHE NOT ME!!!!
Love fishing for Brookies, a lot of nice places here in Colorado to get brookies. Which i'm sure you know since you've made multiple series here. Great show. :)
I grew up in Appalachian Mts, yes they are there. Love fishing for brookies.
Nice man. I'm new to fly fishing watching vids to see techniques
Nice work! And great releasing from you; they'll be back and bigger next year! Well done 👍
That's what I'm hoping!! Thanks for watching!
That takes me back to fishing Brookies in western MA in my youth back in the 80s.
Looked great! You caught some pretty sharks as well!! You don’t find that very often!! Great job..
You definitely don't! Thanks for watching!
Loud noises are always samsquantch. Until they ain't. 🤣
Beautiful stream there, excellent fishing territory and those brook trout have some fantastic colors.
Great outing……great video……great fish!!!
Thank you Pat!
Love the video and those brookies are amazing.
Thank you!
Looks like i need to make a trip to the apalachians for some native brookies. Such gorgeous fish. Great video!
Thank you!
Well? Did u make it out alive? Cmon man! The suspense is killing me!
Love your videos man, they're my go to when I'm day dreaming about fly fishing. Love your content.
The moment when you csught the first brookie in poor casting conditions on a bow cast all alone in the middle of nowhere..... that's the glory of fly fishing right there. Something so magical about it.
The water was so clear. You could see all the unique colors of the trout. Was that a Sucker under the 1st trout? Your video is always high quality as expected!
It’s amazing how much easier it is to put off lunch when fishing than it is at work 😆
You have such beautiful streams in the US!
We do for sure!! We are very fortunate
brookie heaven! congrats bro
Thank you!
Nice, love brookies in Rocky Mtn National Park
Congrats on the biggins love the vid
Thank you!
Hiii Love your content keep up the good work :))💗
Glad you love the content!
Beautiful and clear video Well done, I subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for the sub!!
Awesome video , keep up with the backcountry streams
I will for sure! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful stream and trout.
By the way, you are the fastest
eater I've ever seen. Understandable,
though. I'd want to get back on the
stream too!
HAHA!! Thanks for watching!
Great Video! Got me all jacked up for my Trip to Mossy and The Jackson this weekend. Tight Lines!
Hey you’re in the VA Fly Fishing Group on FB right?
@@davidremer9468 yes sir
Thank you!! Never fished the Jackson but its on my list. Hope you did well!!
@@hardmanfishing ended up going to mossy both days chasing a big brown I spooked the first day. Caught a couple dozen in total just couldn’t find that big brown the second day. Have to hit the Jackson in a week or so. You know how it goes.
I LOVE you man ❤️❤️❤️
Caught my first Brook Trout up in South Lake Tahoe a couple days ago. Had to be the most beautiful fish I’ve ever caught.
Must have been chilly, no? How's the fire damage look?
Nice video man , amazing fish here is Washington we have to hit the high alpines to get brookies some you have to hike 11 miles in !
Try Price lake on Hood Canal by Lake Cushman quality lake with nice brookies and cuttroat all wild
First like and comment. Thanks for inspiring me to fly fish in small streams.
That's awesome, Thanks for watching!!
In Baxter State Park in Maine you can have a 20 year old brook trout that is only about 10 inches. But at Russel pond they average 14 inches. Because moose feed in the pond and pull up all sorts of aquatic larva for them to eat.
the shot at 16:00 was so good
You have to try BFS fishing for them. I got tons of tag alder around my streams so, working a fly is tough.
Great camera angles
Thank you!
Nice
My best advice get in the habit of caring your rod pointing back especially on the downhill and if you slip just give it a toss backward this is from a pole breaker break tips when you carry them forward and sometimes land on them over 50 years on colo streams live and learn !
native brookies are the true jewels of the wild places that remain.
That was incredible! Such a remote beautiful area!
Have you taken any wilderness survival classes? You are definitely going to areas that could be an issue.
You do nice videos.
Thank you!
Great video I subscribed and liked your video
Thank you!!
In native brook trout, in general, the biggest/dominant fish will hit first-and on down the pecking order.
You gotta make a trip up to ontario (Canada) and fish the nipigon river for some true giant brook trout, average fish we catch in the river is 4-5 lbs, 8 plus pounds is not uncommon, its an adventure of a life time
If you would like to fish some creeks like this, then I highly recommend the Great Smokies. Lots of streams like this, which most are catch, and release, which I prefer!! I hike there a lot and you run across these creeks loaded with native brook.
I will for sure be heading to the smokies! Maybe even here soon. Thanks for watching!
Thank you thank you for a superb vid and still shots. You captured a perfect mix of flora and fauna, not to mention some incredible fishing. I have lived here in the South for numerous years...and it was incredible. Now...not asking any particular locations where you fished...could i ask the state??? My best guess is WV. Am i close???
Yeah man! I live in WV so it's a good guess that most of the places I fish are WV. Although sometimes I sprinkle in a few other surrounding states for fun!
Looks like the creeks where I live
Bro you should come to Norway we get those all the time
Even know it’s not a lot I can’t even imagine why this video has 20 dislikes …. I see nothing wrong that you could have done lol … either way man keep it up your videos are awesome
What a day! Great video work too. It's not easy hauling equipment all day like that. Were those all on dry flies? Any hatches going on?
Yessir all on dry flies!! A few caddis were coming off but nothing crazy.
Which state is that beautiful stream in ? Gorgeous beautiful fish.
Mountain speckleds are a real prize. There are many who claim these fish are the best table fare of the trout species.
A stream to really remember and show how a true conservationists leaves no impact. The fish were beautiful and you caught 3 about as large as that stream can support regularly.
Congratulations and well done with a very nice production and presentation.
The old professor
Live free or die
Death to all tyrants
The truth will stand when the world falls!
No Shit.
Thank you!
NC or Tennessee? Love watching these clips, reminds me of fishing in the Shenandoah np (decades ago😄)
Exactly what I commented. Looks like the creeks in swva / central va / ne tenn
Come to western Maryland for some brookie streams
You should do a trip for Arctic char
Brook Trout are char (salvelinus) which are very similar to arctic char (Arctic charr overlap with brook trout in Maine, They can easily be mistaken for brook trout)
@@anonymoususer3465 I know, Arctic char are a lot bigger and prettier in my opinion
I will some day that is for sure
New to the channel. Where are you? Smokey Mountain area? Appalachian Mountains? Great fishing btw. I'm a WOTM native (west of the mississippi) and would love to fish the eastern waters too! EDIT: I just realized on the PC version it shows the map icon in your title. I guessed right!
yea,pa,wv and ny got some real honey holes
Nice. Is this NC or TN?
Why have the fly line over the top of the rod? Is that intentional? Just curious, really enjoying these vids!
I am on my way to W.V.
Wow realizing how lucky I am to be in Utah for big Brook Trout
Where they are not native.
Got any spots I’m in va lookin for some spots for native Brookes or just good places to fly fish in general
What were you throwing/gear set up?