Trout Fishing the most INCREDIBLE water I've ever seen!! || North Georgia Trout Pt. 1

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  • NORTH GEORGIA PART 1 - Georgia isn't really known for its trout fishing. However the Appalachian mountain range reaches as far south as Georgia and has some of the most beautiful water I've ever fished. North Georgia is the farthest south that trout can survive in the Southeast of America. These mountains are full of brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout (the only trout native to the area).
    In this video we explore new creeks in search of some wild rainbow trout but struggle during a cold front. With snow falling and temperatures dropping into the 20's the fish shut down. We persevered and were able to catch a handful of trout on the fly. I hope you enjoy following along on our first ever trout fishing adventure in North Georgia!
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Komentáře • 357

  • @donsolo186
    @donsolo186 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I live in Rome and love North Georgia fishing. I will say you have to trout fish seasonally, the natural browns are beyond hard to trick. The little brooks are ab all you can get until stock. I like yall getting up stream and showing the hike in.

  • @byronspencer539
    @byronspencer539 Před 3 lety +36

    I know exactly where ya'll are. My childhood stomping grounds. Good fishing.

  • @adventureoutdoors2022

    Great video as usual. Really enjoy watching you guys in my home waters.

  • @KennethKempka-xg1jk
    @KennethKempka-xg1jk Před 11 měsíci +2

    I appreciate your videos I had no idea there was such beautiful Rivers up in the mountains in North Georgia I definitely want to find some of those and fish them so I'm going to do my homework. Like you have. Thanks for your videos

  • @miyagikebari
    @miyagikebari Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the wonderful video.

  • @chasehartranft7414
    @chasehartranft7414 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful the Appalachian has some beautiful water with great fishing

  • @garykyle9052
    @garykyle9052 Před 3 lety +7

    Fished these streams all my life. Closing in on 60 years. It’s beautiful, but it can be rugged. I love it!!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety

      That’s definitely the truth! Thanks for watching!

    • @BruleWanderer
      @BruleWanderer Před 3 lety +1

      I am actually headed through North Georgia....could you share what are the best streams?

    • @andrewstrain2739
      @andrewstrain2739 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BruleWanderer one is wild cat creek but im 5 months late sorry

  • @lukewilson3271
    @lukewilson3271 Před 3 lety +5

    Good to see you in my neck of the woods for once!

  • @Artisanwoodworks73
    @Artisanwoodworks73 Před rokem

    y'all fishing my home waters & yes it's tough at times. thank you for giving our streams a good try. the fish are there i promise. let me know when you return. i have some streams for you to try on...

  • @guesswho6946
    @guesswho6946 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video. Great job.

  • @natureandfishing24
    @natureandfishing24 Před 2 lety

    So beautiful place for fishing

  • @jacobbuterbaugh1
    @jacobbuterbaugh1 Před 3 lety +8

    Good to see you enjoying the beauty of the southern Appalachians

  • @mattokeefe691
    @mattokeefe691 Před 3 lety

    Hi from Calgary Canada. Thanks for the video

  • @scottjames6037
    @scottjames6037 Před rokem

    Great videos. I’m new to northern GA and can’t wait to explore some of these rivers.

  • @zachwhitmore4738
    @zachwhitmore4738 Před 3 lety +9

    Man, you guys put so much effort into your content... I’m sure I speak for all of us subscribers when I say WE APPRECIATE IT! Awesome work, guys.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety +4

      Thank you so much!!! I'm glad you and everyone else enjoys the videos so much. We do put a ton of effort in and it is nice that people recognize it!

    • @skeeterjay1
      @skeeterjay1 Před 7 měsíci

      Yes well said brother

  • @skeeterjay1
    @skeeterjay1 Před 7 měsíci

    Hardman i appreciate your videos. I live in upstate SC & enjoy seeing places that are near me. Awesome adventures. Keep up the good work on the videos. Love watching

  • @henryelwood
    @henryelwood Před 3 lety +1

    Those little creeks have fish in them for sure. Very rarely do you see them when not going after your fly. Winter is tough fishing up there, come up in the summer and you will have a blast!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety +1

      That’s what several people have told me and is actually my plan! Maybe not summer but I’ll give it another month or two and come back in the spring. Thanks for watching!

  • @dirtypanda9337
    @dirtypanda9337 Před rokem

    Keep em coming great videos

  • @bowman8316
    @bowman8316 Před 3 lety

    Well done 👍🏻🎣

  • @jasonbuncich4969
    @jasonbuncich4969 Před 3 lety +1

    North GA is definitely addicting country, one of my favorite places to be!

  • @troypayne6701
    @troypayne6701 Před 2 lety +2

    "I don't see how people possibly fish this?"
    Welcome to Georgia!

    • @timg5463
      @timg5463 Před 2 lety +3

      That is nothing compared to some almost belly-crawling wild brook trout streams.

  • @grivera4737
    @grivera4737 Před 3 lety

    No criticism intended by any means. I have truly enjoyed watching you Hardman.brothers immensely! Keep the videos coming guys!!!

  • @bjohnson6108
    @bjohnson6108 Před 3 lety +2

    Always wanted to hit the Holston and Watauga when I lived in North Carolina but was too busy with work. Still on the bucket list. Lots of options in Western NC and Eastern TN too.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety +1

      I’ll get up to those states eventually! Thanks for watching

  • @michaelsmith7193
    @michaelsmith7193 Před 3 lety +2

    Nothing quite like the thrill of new water. I’d say you did pretty well, considering how challenging those conditions were. That was some rugged country! Looking forward to the next installment!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety

      New water is the best. Never know what’s around the next corner. Thanks for watching!

  • @babslegacy6141
    @babslegacy6141 Před 3 lety

    Superbe movie nice fishing my friend wow thanks for sharing big like big up

  • @MrGrentch
    @MrGrentch Před 3 lety

    Wow. As per usual. 👍🏻🙂 I did the conversion from Fahrenheit to Celsius and yeah that's kinda chilly alright. 😮 Hardy feckers you are. 😁

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety +1

      Yessir it was chilly indeed! Thanks for watching

  • @rex7lee
    @rex7lee Před 3 lety +2

    Great video!

  • @danielfresquez4001
    @danielfresquez4001 Před 2 lety +4

    Doing the work to get to the fish is a major part of the reward...beautiful scenery! Great job bringing the videos to those of us who can't be there.

  • @douglasadams953
    @douglasadams953 Před rokem +2

    Wow that was some treacherous terrain and even though you didn’t catch many fish it was still a beautiful place and I would love to get there one day. Unfortunately I’m getting old and climbing up some of the sand hills here in Nebraska gets me worn out. Love your videos.

    • @lordshaggy5213
      @lordshaggy5213 Před 10 měsíci

      No way Nebraska is real ots a Cia experiment it gotta be

  • @HowToHaveFunOutdoors
    @HowToHaveFunOutdoors Před 2 lety

    Super sweet!! Great video

  • @brianbelchuk9612
    @brianbelchuk9612 Před 2 lety

    Love it

  • @TheDrummer1417
    @TheDrummer1417 Před 2 lety

    Amazing video

  • @rippinglipfishing
    @rippinglipfishing Před 2 lety +1

    Brook trout are the only native trout to Georgia browns and rainbows are stocked beautiful video I love the north Georgia mountains … they are only about an hour and a half away from me

  • @derekspace
    @derekspace Před 3 lety +11

    Oh yeah, I've had trips like that. Good video! Showing how to tough it out. BTW, wait till you are 56 and 50lbs heavier and try fishing those streams. Enjoyed the flick!

  • @DownstreamDownrange
    @DownstreamDownrange Před 3 lety

    Outstanding video gentlemen!! 🙌

  • @WildRapier
    @WildRapier Před rokem +1

    That brookie @ 5:35 is a beast whatever you say! The natives up here in New England might be a foot or less on average. Monsters are smaller than that one! Nice fish!

    • @eh1918
      @eh1918 Před 2 měsíci

      That wasn't a wild brookie, that was a stocked. If it was wild it would be huge that but that was a stocker.

  • @serpent6710
    @serpent6710 Před 3 lety +7

    Welcome to mountain fishing. Been at it since the 80s. Try the Tellico area on your way back up since you went right by it on the way down. Some big holdovers in there and would make a good episode. Good luck guys

  • @brianbrock5256
    @brianbrock5256 Před rokem

    Great content

  • @byronbrowne1732
    @byronbrowne1732 Před 3 lety

    This is what a regular wild water outing looks like in N.GA/Western NC....Incredibly beautiful waters, challenging terrain, tiny gems...one really has to work for the hidden wild ones. I have fished lower watersheds in NC similar here to what HFA homewater in WV looks like and never seen the likes of those giant browns ya'll are pulling out of those muddy creeks! Ya'll have got some untapped nutrient rich waters up there! Cool to see ya'll checking out the difference in local zones...Its all in the spirit of adventure though catching a fish keeps me going back.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety

      Yep we just like exploring. We’re planning on working up the east coast and catching wild trout in each state. Should be a fun little challenge for sure. Thanks for watching!

  • @user-nh6ut7mk1b
    @user-nh6ut7mk1b Před 10 měsíci

    Nice sound tracks😃

  • @FinesseFishing
    @FinesseFishing Před 3 lety +16

    Your videos have been so underrated for a long time, happy to see you finally get bigger and bigger. Epic locations man, thats what i love about trout fishing!❤

  • @ventsolutionsdryerventcleaning

    Got to find that place!! 😊

  • @SHH_Fishing
    @SHH_Fishing Před 3 lety

    Dig the DRIVE bro ! Stay Motivated, Keep It Tight!

  • @bennosal6268
    @bennosal6268 Před 3 lety

    great vid, you guys cant get frustrated though, winter fishing for trout, im happy with 2 for the day (especially if i don't know the water). You gotta remember you're spoiled in WV, its why your channel is such a success....slow days will happen

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety +1

      Oh shoot we have these days in WV too, we just don’t post them 😂 not saying we aren’t spoiled with size of fish, but we definitely have bad days.

  • @FroBritt
    @FroBritt Před 3 lety

    Y’all = my buddy and me last weekend. Shorter drive but 30+ years older. #whew #fishon

  • @markhopkins3825
    @markhopkins3825 Před 3 lety +2

    I loved your drone video of the streams and terrain. Thanks for taking us with you. Stay safe!

  • @Mack-wy2lj
    @Mack-wy2lj Před 3 lety

    Hey guys! I’m one of the happy 2% that is subscribed. Love the vids. T

  • @flyfishingphotoproject

    Yeah man! it can be brutal through the North Georgia mountains but it's beautiful. Holy frick I just watched you jump that gap. Woof

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety

      Yeah that gap wasn’t fun. Especially with expensive camera equipment lol

  • @Wolfvetrankills
    @Wolfvetrankills Před rokem +1

    Loved it .. 🥰u gained a subscriber. 👍

  • @joelsmith6383
    @joelsmith6383 Před 2 lety

    Last 200 yards of trail is straight down! Its even more fun on the way back....

  • @RiverFishingUSA
    @RiverFishingUSA Před 3 lety +27

    Unreal scenery! Looks like something straight out of a movie! Looking to more videos in the mountains!

  • @TheXeniaman
    @TheXeniaman Před 3 lety +3

    What a great watch! One heck of an adventure and beautiful scenery.

  • @andreascott5815
    @andreascott5815 Před 3 lety +1

    Gees! You guys had me holding my breath as you were climbing those cliffs! Beautiful scenery and a gorgeous stream. Thank you for showing me what a stream in N. Georgia looks like.

  • @Mtn_Nomad
    @Mtn_Nomad Před 3 lety

    Proud North Georgia Native!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety +1

      It is an awesome place!! Thank you for watching!

  • @pabloaguilar1847
    @pabloaguilar1847 Před 3 lety

    Nice vídeo
    Regards from Colombia

  • @Politikn
    @Politikn Před 3 lety

    Welcome to GA. Gotta want it.

  • @timwestbrook8852
    @timwestbrook8852 Před rokem

    North GA is not the farthest south trout can survive. Excellent trout fishing right down to Atlanta on the Chattahoochee.

  • @pattrickmartin2818
    @pattrickmartin2818 Před 2 lety

    Proud being born and raised in north ga

  • @FishNDive121
    @FishNDive121 Před 3 lety +1

    Sick! I want to go next time!

  • @willyeo43
    @willyeo43 Před 2 lety

    Respect the grind

  • @scottnock5241
    @scottnock5241 Před 3 lety +1

    That’s how most of my trips go!! Lol. Do it now when you get over 50 and have 10 back surgery’s bro it’s really bad, especially when you don’t hook up!!! Love ur vids keep casting!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety +1

      That’s crazy! I’m not even sure if I’d be out there after 10 back surgery’s. Keep going man! And thanks for watching

    • @scottnock5241
      @scottnock5241 Před 3 lety

      @@hardmanfishing if you get to PA or WV I can put you on fish!!! Lmk

  • @brentkuehne435
    @brentkuehne435 Před rokem

    Some of the most beautiful water in the world! But fishing N.E. Ga. can kick your ass! 🤣It's a young man's game!

  • @danielsmart3562
    @danielsmart3562 Před 3 lety +2

    First fish was amazing, that's a big brookie! Wild and native is the real gold

  • @codywall5372
    @codywall5372 Před 3 lety +2

    Been watching your vids for awhile, thought I was subbed but just had to resub. Everyone make sure you’re still subbed

  • @jayk.2276
    @jayk.2276 Před 3 lety +1

    Love when I get notifications for HFA. Always great fishing and amazing cinematography.

  • @benstiles5765
    @benstiles5765 Před 3 lety +3

    Truely some really fishy looking water, it a beautiful river. Deff appreciate the effort you guys put in to this video, and georgia too that's cool. As always great great video ty much can't wait to see more.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! Next one comes out on Friday, and i promise there is some fish in it. Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @adventuretimefishinghunting

    Great video guys! Can't always win. The struggle can be real!

  • @richardsousa2625
    @richardsousa2625 Před 3 lety

    I like your B role shots

  • @flyrodhiker8326
    @flyrodhiker8326 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video and trip! I love that mountain fishing! Good job!

  • @corporalpunish6089
    @corporalpunish6089 Před 3 lety +3

    My favorite trout fishing was in Georgia. I could hit the DH spots on the Hooch at lunch or go up and hit the blue lines around Blue Ridge or Dahlonega for wilds on weekends with more drive time. Awesome fishing and good people on NGTO

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety +1

      Yep north Georgia is awesome. Can’t wait to go back!

    • @corporalpunish6089
      @corporalpunish6089 Před 3 lety +1

      @@hardmanfishing Try camping at Cooper Creek campground and hitting the creeks around there. You will not be disappointed.

  • @jarrettlandreth285
    @jarrettlandreth285 Před 3 lety +3

    Dang what a grind that must have been! That looks like New Zealand not the Appalachians, what a stunning piece of water! It’s a shame you guys couldn’t catch fish but I can’t wait for the next episode, you always pull it off in the end!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety

      It’s okay we caught some in the next episode! Thanks for watching

  • @CulhaneMike
    @CulhaneMike Před 3 lety +1

    Subscribed!

  • @spiderm0nkey333
    @spiderm0nkey333 Před 2 lety

    Looks Like a normal fishing day in up here North Ga.

  • @unclefuddelmer9224
    @unclefuddelmer9224 Před 3 lety

    What 6 people could find in this video to 👎🏽 is Way beyond me! Everything I witnessed here was exceptionally beautiful, clear clean water, deep pools & falls, so many pockets for trout to hold in. Almost identical twin to Rock Run Crick, Lycoming co. PA, which holds giant holdover browns & Rainbows. I’ve caught 16” natives here & the water temp never climbs above 60*. Tight lines guys 👍😃🇺🇸

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. Haters are gonna hate

    • @hunthikefishalabama9234
      @hunthikefishalabama9234 Před 3 lety

      I would guess the 👎 came from dude's attitude towards the fish they caught. I've never watched these guys before....probably won't watch another one.

    • @user-ce5bs4rj4w
      @user-ce5bs4rj4w Před rokem

      prob came from an abundance of north ga natives that know that wild brown trout dont exist in our waters yet this clown will swear by it

    • @eh1918
      @eh1918 Před 9 měsíci

      @@user-ce5bs4rj4w There are absolutely wild browns in the mountains of North Georgia lol you're just ignorant.

  • @bixby9797
    @bixby9797 Před rokem

    Jeez Louis. Up north that time of year you have to be wearing snowshoes to get to a stream

  • @SuperBee039
    @SuperBee039 Před 3 lety +3

    Epic video! I know what those mountains feel like getting into and out of streams. I have said more than once, “I do not like this at all!” Good effort though! Look forward to part two!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety +2

      I said that multiple times on this trip but I think it made it more memorable. Thanks for watching!

  • @larrylaird3576
    @larrylaird3576 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow you go to the most beautiful places and fish very responsibly, bravo

  • @Tom-ki4oo
    @Tom-ki4oo Před 3 lety +6

    Wild Trout in North Georgia are like Big Foots....

    • @carsonridd
      @carsonridd Před 3 lety

      You mean skunk apes

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety

      Skunk apes and big foots!! But watch the next video on Friday, we catch a few big foots (or big feet?)

    • @kevinschoettler3258
      @kevinschoettler3258 Před 3 lety +1

      Wild trout all over ne ga just got to work for them

    • @michaeldennis9741
      @michaeldennis9741 Před 3 lety

      You can find them, but they are usually tiny and a good walk off the beaten path

  • @drewbaumann8026
    @drewbaumann8026 Před 3 lety +4

    Georgia streams are a humbling experience at times! Great vid and I hope y’all will have better luck in the next vid! If you want recommendations for streams to fish in Georgia feel free to message me.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety +2

      The next vid I titled “redemption” for a reason! But I think we started to figure them out. Just took a few days out there to get a lay of the land. We’re going to be making many more trips to sort of follow up to these first 2 videos

    • @BruleWanderer
      @BruleWanderer Před 3 lety

      Yes! I am actually headed through North Georgia....could you share what are the best streams?

  • @joshuameade94
    @joshuameade94 Před 3 lety

    Welcome to North Georgia fellas! It’s not for the timid. 😂

  • @TruthAboutHeaven
    @TruthAboutHeaven Před 2 lety +1

    Really enjoyed watching. Thanks so much for filming your trip!

  • @zachmichel9157
    @zachmichel9157 Před 3 lety +6

    You guys ought to get a couple wading staffs for those deep crossings, they're worth it!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety +1

      Honestly didn’t know what I was getting into when I hiked into that gorge. Of course I also don’t own a wading staff... definitely something to consider. Thanks for watching!

  • @zacchapman7164
    @zacchapman7164 Před 3 lety +1

    Need to come on over to the Chattooga and hit it. Been catching some nice Brookies lately

    • @BruleWanderer
      @BruleWanderer Před 3 lety

      Would like to do that, Zac. Will be headed to GA soon. What are the best spots on the Chattooga??

    • @Mtn_Nomad
      @Mtn_Nomad Před 3 lety

      Bruhhhh

  • @jeromedwojak918
    @jeromedwojak918 Před 3 lety +3

    Beautiful video, looks like a strenuous experience! I know you guys didnt have trouble sleeping at night! Lol. But still nothing like trying virgin waters! I know you had to work for those fish, but still was worth the trip!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety

      You are correct! Slept like a baby. Thanks for watching!

  • @jwalk9890
    @jwalk9890 Před 3 lety +3

    I regularly fish North Georgia and I love it, especially when I get the limit. Not the greatest trout fisher and I keep it wal mart simple. Treacherous terrain and steep climbing combined with the body's resistance to the current is the perfect recipe for soreness the next day or two. Lol

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  Před 3 lety +2

      Don't worry I was sore the next day too! Thanks for watching. We have 2 more Georgia videos coming out next week if you enjoyed this one!

  • @NajboljeVesti
    @NajboljeVesti Před 3 lety +1

    Lovely nature, I wish I was there :)

  • @greenhawk_1495
    @greenhawk_1495 Před 3 lety

    You fish the Teseendee Creek, its just about the NC state line, got monster browns

  • @frankieshoenfelt8550
    @frankieshoenfelt8550 Před 3 lety +1

    We have to fail . To become better..
    It keeps us Humble .. Great work Guys👊

  • @davidohlert4754
    @davidohlert4754 Před 3 lety

    I'm now subscribed

  • @nolanngrant4836
    @nolanngrant4836 Před 2 lety

    Hello, I'm called the (Eight Rodd Banditt) 🎣 but my real name is Cory, thanks to you for the videos! 🎣

  • @itsgeoff9391
    @itsgeoff9391 Před 3 lety

    Good to have some local knowledge. I've never really worked that hard for a trout. Mostly just have to weave through heavy brush.

  • @NathanSeibt
    @NathanSeibt Před rokem

    I know it's an old one but how did you know that first brookie was a stocker so fast? Small round head?

  • @doyourbest.9554
    @doyourbest.9554 Před 3 lety +2

    A rock climbing video with some trout fishing 🎣.
    Really though I totally applaud your effort...honestly fishing the way it is 90% of the time. You have got to go through it to get to them.

  • @mythicdudu2529
    @mythicdudu2529 Před 3 lety

    I live in south fl and I want to go to Georgia and catch some trout for the first time

  • @NgayialMania
    @NgayialMania Před 3 lety

    Hadir dari indo sobat
    Salam persahabatan dan sukses selalu

  • @kernalcorn84
    @kernalcorn84 Před 2 lety

    What weight genesis rod is that and how are you liking it ?????

  • @jasonarrowood3349
    @jasonarrowood3349 Před 3 lety +1

    Is that the chattooga or the west fork of it?

  • @BruleWanderer
    @BruleWanderer Před 3 lety +1

    I am actually headed through North Georgia....could you share what are the best streams?

  • @raggadyman3986
    @raggadyman3986 Před 2 lety

    Thought I heard a Banjo 😆

  • @robertbaker231
    @robertbaker231 Před rokem

    Try the hiawassee river it has very big trout brown and rainbow trout