TINY creek is full of MONSTER trout - a creek this small should not have this many BIG fish! p18

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  • čas přidán 18. 01. 2023
  • In part 18 of the 9-week truck bed camping road trip, I'm fly fishing a tiny creek that is full of big native cutthroat trout...some of which rival those found in the biggest rivers out west...which is super impressive considering this creek is tiny. The last fish of the day was a monster for this class of stream...watch closely to see the other freaks in that pool. Be sure to check out the teaser at the end for part 19/day 2 on this stream without a doubt it's the best small stream or creek I've ever fished. This fishery is amazing...lots of big native westslope cutthroat trout in a beautiful small stream, wilderness setting!
    I started my 9 week off-the-grid, road trip on July 31, 2022, and spent roughly 3 weeks in WY, ID and MT returning home mid-October. I'll be sharing one video/week until the series is complete. Check out all the videos from this trip in the playlist linked below:
    2022 9-week road trip (WY.ID.MT) playlist:
    • The Browns in this Wyo...
    #fishing #camping #flyfishing

Komentáře • 416

  • @the45er
    @the45er Před 4 měsíci +126

    That is as close to paradise as a fisherman can get. Reminds me of Wyoming in the early 1980’s when I could catch loads of 13-19 inch browns and rainbows in streams even smaller than that one. So blessed to have had that opportunity.

    • @wilson2455
      @wilson2455 Před 2 měsíci +3

      the water is so clear !!

    • @mariollanes5858
      @mariollanes5858 Před 2 měsíci

      When you fish you point wherever you want fisherman. Unless he wants to pay for your gas to get there. 😂

    • @hellotheremyolfriend
      @hellotheremyolfriend Před 28 dny

      what happened that you can't anymore?

    • @escapetherace1943
      @escapetherace1943 Před 26 dny

      @@hellotheremyolfriend certain people who overfish and don't obey laws and limits have been coming over here en masse since

    • @hellotheremyolfriend
      @hellotheremyolfriend Před 26 dny

      @@escapetherace1943 that's why culture matters

  • @snoekhoek
    @snoekhoek Před 3 měsíci +38

    Fishing and walking around in a Bob Ross painting.
    Nice!

    • @wazzeradk9398
      @wazzeradk9398 Před 2 měsíci +2

      When I starting watching, I thought it looked like being in a painting too!

    • @fishdude666ify
      @fishdude666ify Před měsícem

      Check out NDYakAngler; he IS Bob Ross in a kayak. (Sounding, not looking)

  • @peterosko5040
    @peterosko5040 Před měsícem +11

    Thank you for showing the public how to properly release fish. We need more sports anglers like you! Capt. Pete

    • @xxxyyyzzzzzzzzzz
      @xxxyyyzzzzzzzzzz Před 8 dny

      Some do even the belly massage before C&R. That makes us human so EPIC.

  • @vbros7
    @vbros7 Před 3 měsíci +24

    What an absolutely idyllic setting. I'm so jealous...

  • @paulkoehler7061
    @paulkoehler7061 Před rokem +109

    Been "lurking" for some time while following your fly-fishing adventure across the inter-mountain west. Yes, there are these little gems to be found and once you find them they are typically a closely guarded secret. As a fellow fly-fisher and resident of MT, I appreciate your effort to keep these gems from becoming overrun and destroyed from receiving too much fishing pressure. Also, your efforts to keep from over stressing the fish after catching them is noteworthy as are your efforts to release them back into the stream. You have gained another subscriber.

    • @LooknFishy
      @LooknFishy  Před rokem +2

      Truly appreciated!

    • @jeffs7773
      @jeffs7773 Před rokem +2

      What streams do you fish in Montana sir?

    • @paulkoehler7061
      @paulkoehler7061 Před rokem +5

      @@jeffs7773 A lot of no-tellum streams, both big and small...

    • @jeffs7773
      @jeffs7773 Před rokem +3

      Yup I was jk with the stream name comment btw

    • @filippo82f
      @filippo82f Před 4 měsíci +2

      You are lucky man !, the quality of these fishing hidden spots in the wildest mountains is the dream.
      God bless their conservation.

  • @deanhuffman48
    @deanhuffman48 Před 3 měsíci +20

    Love trout small and big just a great time !!

  • @gregohare2406
    @gregohare2406 Před 3 měsíci +8

    That looked like real grizzly country. Been to Wyoming and Yellowstone 5 times in the mid to latter 1980s and tried never to fish alone in the backcountry. And rule #1, make a lot of noise. But the fishing opportunities out there are just fantastic. Dries like pale morning dun, royal coachman and Dave’s hopper worked really well. Back then the crowds disappeared just before Labor Day. So I tried to plan my trips just after the holiday. Funny how cold it could get within a couple of weeks of the crowds leaving. A lot of fond memories. Totally magical place with very agreeable trout.

    • @kelliott7864
      @kelliott7864 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Same. I got lucky with grizzlies but it was always in the back of my mind. The things we'll do for native trout.

  • @samsmith4216
    @samsmith4216 Před měsícem +3

    The best trout fishing video I've ever seen. You're good! Beautiful location... No people.. no guides... No hint of civilization!

  • @joeblow597
    @joeblow597 Před 3 měsíci +18

    So many big trout in so little water, fishing heaven, watching you in awe and will be dreaming of finding a stream like this, thanks for the video.

  • @GeorgeMcConnell-nq3vd
    @GeorgeMcConnell-nq3vd Před 3 měsíci +5

    The late Ed Zern, long ago writer for field & stream magazine, discouraged people from learning to fly fish. His reason was, we can biuld more bowling alleys and golf courses but we can't make more trout streams.

  • @nellyhaines
    @nellyhaines Před rokem +5

    Great video!
    Beautiful stream, beautiful fish!

  • @David_Griggs
    @David_Griggs Před rokem +29

    Here I am "trapped" in northern Minnesota winter......and your post has relaxed me and dropped my blood pressure to the point of making my cardiologist smile.....the places you find are always so peaceful.....some day I'll be a wanderer as well....thanks for sharing.

    • @LooknFishy
      @LooknFishy  Před rokem +2

      Haha thats awesome!

    • @bingbongbang8895
      @bingbongbang8895 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Weird! I came to make the same comment. Went from 155/99 to 145/90. My doctor is happy and has prescribed fishing, I just can't get my insurance company to pay for a trip!

    • @andrewvoorhees4062
      @andrewvoorhees4062 Před 2 měsíci

      Haha... you are not alone BUT I'm in the Cities and the 2024 season is coming fast ;) I did a few out West pack ins when I was younger and will never forget them. Will be taking my son on one either this summer or next.

    • @bingbongbang8895
      @bingbongbang8895 Před 2 měsíci

      @@andrewvoorhees4062. . .Don't put it off, friend! These are the only type of memories that make a person happy.

    • @egld2020
      @egld2020 Před měsícem

      Make that one day now , go out and take that fishing adventure

  • @gregoryk.tanaka4285
    @gregoryk.tanaka4285 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Incredible! Thank you for showing us so many truly big trout-and where you caught them in the stream. Super!

  • @danieljohnson8437
    @danieljohnson8437 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you for taking me along.
    Excellent
    REBEL Crawdad

  • @bobtrevorah2305
    @bobtrevorah2305 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Beautiful trout in beautiful country! Best of both worlds! Thanks for your time and effort.

  • @grahamelder4197
    @grahamelder4197 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Very cool. You find the most beautiful places!

  • @dankochanek8056
    @dankochanek8056 Před rokem +1

    Just amazing Drew!! Thank you for sharing your adventures1!

    • @LooknFishy
      @LooknFishy  Před rokem

      Happy to share my online adventure journal...fun for me to look back on them to!

  • @davionoshalcon
    @davionoshalcon Před 3 měsíci +3

    That was great ! Nice n quiet and netting.

  • @stavio12
    @stavio12 Před 2 měsíci

    What a beautiful place. Love those pine covered mountains.

  • @thibod07
    @thibod07 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Beautiful scenery!

  • @timtaylor8406
    @timtaylor8406 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great fish(ing) - what a beautiful creek

  • @FlyFishDan
    @FlyFishDan Před rokem +4

    That duck - Lol. That’s what it’s all about - gorgeous healthy Cutts in a crystal clear stream

    • @LooknFishy
      @LooknFishy  Před rokem +1

      Crazy things followed me the entire trip...Wyoming to Montana!

  • @philliplawson2932
    @philliplawson2932 Před rokem +2

    Great video Drew you're living the dream buddy thanks for bringing us along!

  • @jimmymani
    @jimmymani Před rokem +3

    Heaven... that was the first word that came to mind looking at that area and water. Just stunning. Thank you for sharing it with us!

    • @LooknFishy
      @LooknFishy  Před rokem

      Had that same thought. Gonna be back to this one someday!

  • @fransfermont6193
    @fransfermont6193 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Beautiful trout and beautiful nature all around you.
    What more to wish for.
    You must be a happy man.
    Great video.
    👍👍👍👍

  • @markkosa1
    @markkosa1 Před rokem +2

    I live in MT and have found several streams like this, also some very small lakes teaming with fish. It is great to see others enjoy the outdoors this way and soon the snow will be gone and I will be back out there!

  • @peterd.1165
    @peterd.1165 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You are a very lucky man Drew - Beautiful

  • @DavidPrice-qu2yc
    @DavidPrice-qu2yc Před měsícem

    I’ve been fly fishing for 40 years and that’s one of the most beautiful spots I’ve seen. The visibility in that water and those fish. Full package. Looks a lot like some of the spots I’ve fished in my backyard in BC. Thanks for sharing 🙏

  • @craigleith100
    @craigleith100 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Great vid Bro beautiful little creek & some of the biggest cutthroats I’ve ever seen 👌🏼 we don’t have any over here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I can’t wait until trout season starts so I can catch my 1st trout on the fly Ive trout fished for nearly 40 years but always bait fishing until 4/5 years ago I got into spinning with Mepps & Rapala lures I did catch 2 tiny wild browns years ago mature 25/30 years on a hobo fly rod I managed to set up 😂 but last year I bought a proper fly rod & reel I got proper waders with good boots as my old all in one neoprene chest waders with wellies attached got a hole in them but they served me well for 5 years but as I’m older and less fitter wearing those with a fishing waist pack (basically a pimped out fanny pack 😂) & a rucksack it was hard going on a full days fishing my new waders are so light & the boots are so much more comfy than those wellies & for Christmas I got a fly fishing vest that has a backpack attached so should make for lighter work & I’ll be able to get around better & longer 😁 excuse the rant but this vid got me excited for the coming season 😉
    Take it easy and Tight lines ✌🏼💙🎣👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @roytsusui1761
    @roytsusui1761 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I've done this in the eastern sierras, it doesn't happen often, but when it does , it's a dream come true! Great job and video is excellent.👍😎🙏

  • @emilianoguillen2666
    @emilianoguillen2666 Před rokem +1

    Livin the dream! gorgeous place!

  • @turbo2275
    @turbo2275 Před rokem +1

    Epic! Great blue line find

  • @devinfreeman2303
    @devinfreeman2303 Před 2 měsíci

    That is a perfect creek! What dreams are made of

  • @johnhanshe7921
    @johnhanshe7921 Před rokem +1

    Drew love your video’s. Your living my dream 👍

  • @KaukTim
    @KaukTim Před rokem +1

    Looks like a little piece of heaven to my eyes...thanks for sharing these great videos!

  • @eclesiarch
    @eclesiarch Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hello, I put the class in the first seconds, beautiful nature, wonderful fishing. The video is very positive!!!

  • @dalebechtel8904
    @dalebechtel8904 Před 3 měsíci +14

    The video quality is unbelievable. Feels like I’m right there with you

  • @jkgkjgkijk
    @jkgkjgkijk Před 2 měsíci +1

    Drag set great and love to see it used properly. Been fly Tying and fishing all my life. I met Fran betters and lefty before they passed on to the chalk stream in the sky. Great great sport.

  • @jaybee1597
    @jaybee1597 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Beautiful country!

  • @heppisaxm8316
    @heppisaxm8316 Před rokem +2

    Thank for posting. Nice vidio,super fly fishing and big trout,splendid mister!

  • @chr970
    @chr970 Před 2 měsíci +3

    This brings back memories. Grew up in Cape Breton (NS) and my father and I fished many streams that looked just like this especially up in the highlands. He was a magician with the fly rod, I never had quite that skill but still good enough. Most likely all fly fishers watching this, but if you’re not one, you should give it a try. A fly rod and a stream like this is a fun and beautiful as it looks. Thanks for the upload buddy, cheers from Canada.

    • @stevensapyak7971
      @stevensapyak7971 Před 2 měsíci +1

      3.15.24. Rode motorcycles from Michigan to Cape Breton Nova Scotia, in August 1988. The highlands were such a nice ride on a motorcycle, had a lobster burger 🍔 at a little place in Neal’s Harbor!

    • @chr970
      @chr970 Před 2 měsíci

      @@stevensapyak7971 hey awesome Steve! Yup Neil’s Harbour you likely ate at the “Chowder House”. I ate there myself in August 2022 ( little wear and tear since 88). Grew up on the Cabot Trail and I always thought it was neat seeing motorcycles back in the early 70s winding around the turns. You were lucky, that’s a nice trip, I hope you get back some day.🇨🇦🏍

  • @jeffreylea2319
    @jeffreylea2319 Před rokem +3

    Those last 2 fish at about 8:16 and 11:56 would make any fisherman's day!! Beautiful, and REALLY good sized for a stream like that! WOW!

    • @LooknFishy
      @LooknFishy  Před rokem

      And that was just a few hours lol!

  • @user-yn8wt1db4h
    @user-yn8wt1db4h Před 2 měsíci +1

    Real pretty fish!😊👍

  • @brianfleury5935
    @brianfleury5935 Před rokem +2

    Stunning stream

  • @EducatedSkeptic
    @EducatedSkeptic Před 2 měsíci +2

    Awesome stream! I've had similar experience in the Sierra Nevada, the Rockies, and in Alaska ....... IF you're willing to walk a half-hour or more for access to a decent, clean stream, you can catch one heckuva mess of great fish! Too many people just want to stay close to the beer cooler.

  • @RalphCraven-im1tp
    @RalphCraven-im1tp Před 2 měsíci

    You have got to be kidding. Fantastic.

  • @harold6084
    @harold6084 Před rokem +1

    quite a stream, I am sure it made your day, watching you catch and show them made mine.

  • @gary9432
    @gary9432 Před 2 měsíci

    Beautiful part of the country & beautiful fish too ! .Thanks & subbed 😉

  • @user-gr7dz8vg1d
    @user-gr7dz8vg1d Před 4 měsíci

    Done this type of fishing in Michigan. I’m jealous! Very cool

  • @jeffreed9
    @jeffreed9 Před rokem

    I will be in MT in July. Hopefully I can find a gem of a stream. I love your videos. Great content.

  • @Fishin-Ipps
    @Fishin-Ipps Před rokem +2

    “That was unexpected” 😂. For sure. What a beautiful place. If I can’t be there myself, I thank you for showing it to us.

    • @LooknFishy
      @LooknFishy  Před rokem

      It was nuts...went from a bunch of 8 inch fish to tanks!

  • @ericintampa9352
    @ericintampa9352 Před rokem +2

    great escape for the mind drew. stellar casting and fantastic fish, appreciate it.

  • @user-fd1kw3bz1e
    @user-fd1kw3bz1e Před 2 měsíci +1

    I just recently pick up fly fishing and it's so much more satisfying and exciting for me I hardly or even rarely use a pole anymore

  • @user-mn4ms1kh6r
    @user-mn4ms1kh6r Před 18 dny

    West Slope Cutts are so much fun. Northern Idaho and Western Montana are amazing places

  • @michaelbrown1690
    @michaelbrown1690 Před rokem

    Wow looks amazing!! Can’t wait to see your next day adventures. I’m so jealous

  • @rorycoukos6250
    @rorycoukos6250 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks Drew, those were some tanks!

  • @Rangeley
    @Rangeley Před 2 měsíci

    Good fish @ 6:50. Beautiful scenery.

  • @xpump876
    @xpump876 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I'm from upstate NY and used to camp with my Dad in Canada and the Adirondacks in the late 60's early 70's.
    The Adirondacks had truly awesome Native Trout fishing. Beautiful fish.
    One year when we returned, there were no Trout anymore.
    They were all wiped up from "Acid Rain" from NYC. (sulfur dioxide, or nitrogen dioxide emissions)
    I will never forget how horrible that was.

    • @randaltotten9358
      @randaltotten9358 Před 3 měsíci

      I remember in the early 1970s all the trees on sides of mountains were killed off by the acid rain in the Smokies

    • @stephenortiz1481
      @stephenortiz1481 Před 2 měsíci

      Acid rain is from the manufacturing midwest, not NYC. But I appreciate your point for sure.

    • @xpump876
      @xpump876 Před 2 měsíci

      @@stephenortiz1481 Thx for the clarification.
      I had NYC burned in my brain when I tearfully ask my Dad why all the fish were gone, and his response was .."Acid Rain" from NYC.."..
      I did see some posts that there is an effort to repopulate some of the native trout in / around the Adirondacks which I was glad to hear.

  • @JK-br1mu
    @JK-br1mu Před měsícem

    This is the best kind of fishing. Finding a remote stream with big fish, that you can see in the water.

  • @mgardner63
    @mgardner63 Před rokem +2

    Definitely 4-weight! You gotta be kidding me! That entire location was custom-wrapped! LOVE it!

  • @flyingtoaster1427
    @flyingtoaster1427 Před 8 měsíci

    love that road

  • @kenstockton7793
    @kenstockton7793 Před 2 měsíci

    Very nice, Awsome views!!!

  • @williampacey9194
    @williampacey9194 Před rokem

    Great looking fish.

  • @clydeshope6942
    @clydeshope6942 Před 2 měsíci

    Another awesome video well done some really nice fish

  • @ASMRMARY-
    @ASMRMARY- Před 2 měsíci +1

    Impressive 😊

  • @richardcasey4439
    @richardcasey4439 Před měsícem

    Gorgeous creek

  • @yoddoggg
    @yoddoggg Před 3 měsíci

    Beautiful waters, holy crap 😳

  • @Etch406
    @Etch406 Před měsícem

    Love seeing someone get excited about fly fishing out here. It’s more exciting for me to see someone experience how great it is than doing it myself. Also 5 weight will work just fine really no matter where you’re at here in MT, ID.

  • @renegadeflyfishing
    @renegadeflyfishing Před rokem

    Great video!

  • @andreiiancu5144
    @andreiiancu5144 Před rokem +1

    Amazing stream and nice fishing! You have some beautiful places there! And there are so many fish in the water, it shows how much your country respects the nature. In Romania we rarely see so many trouts in one spot. Again, amazing! And thank your for sharing all this superb videos with us!

  • @HellgraMike
    @HellgraMike Před 3 měsíci

    Hey drew good to see you again. Steelhead are just starting up here in northern Michigan. Head on up sometime.

  • @michaelzobrist8846
    @michaelzobrist8846 Před 9 měsíci

    Drew I’ve watched probably all your videos. After my last comment regarding your go to rigs I’m really happy with the video showing your favorite set up. Thanks so much. The detail on the foam hoppers and the size of your nymph plus weight was something I didn’t know. Never would have thought the hoppers would be able to handle that much weight. Thanks again as always be well take care. PS if you’re ever coming East to maybe fish the upper Delaware I’d love to know when. It would be great to meet you

  • @WildBlueDiscovery
    @WildBlueDiscovery Před rokem +1

    Wow..that 3rd one i believe was beautiful. Then that last one just fought like a beast. What a stream! Tightlines

  • @mikehilton857
    @mikehilton857 Před rokem

    Wow what a gem

  • @droid9959
    @droid9959 Před 4 měsíci

    Beautiful

  • @mikekolbeck7575
    @mikekolbeck7575 Před 2 měsíci

    Wow! Never seen your vids before, lotta effort for big payday. Loved it.❤

  • @KennethKempka-xg1jk
    @KennethKempka-xg1jk Před 10 měsíci

    Really nice ones

  • @richard3793
    @richard3793 Před 2 měsíci

    Great video.

  • @mikekolbeck7575
    @mikekolbeck7575 Před 2 měsíci

    Holly cow! That last one

  • @0598980568
    @0598980568 Před 3 měsíci

    The best fishing is when the barometric pressure drops. Like right before a storm. Beautiful fish.

  • @BrianB1963
    @BrianB1963 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Beautiful Area! Beautiful stream, beautiful trees, beautiful trout, I hate the sound of your fishing reel!😅 Thank you for sharing the video! 😊

  • @martymoose1719
    @martymoose1719 Před rokem

    I guess it’s a great day any day to catch nice fish in a beautiful place with peace and solitude. Thanks again for the great video. If you happen to get to the TU conference in Asheville this spring I’d like to meet. Till I can get out west I’ll play in NC. Thanks again Marty

    • @LooknFishy
      @LooknFishy  Před rokem

      Had such a good day on this stream. Definitely one of my favorites! No plans but holler if you ever see me!

  • @lynnmorley9094
    @lynnmorley9094 Před měsícem

    Wow beautiful

  • @fraserdymond9981
    @fraserdymond9981 Před měsícem

    Living the dream there buddy .

  • @laggismaximus
    @laggismaximus Před rokem

    Living the dream Drew!

  • @hofmannsluresinc
    @hofmannsluresinc Před rokem

    Looks like a good day!!!

  • @themingler441
    @themingler441 Před měsícem

    I'm not much into fishing, but what a beautiful area. Would love to just enjoy the scenery and water on a summer day

  • @jkgkjgkijk
    @jkgkjgkijk Před 2 měsíci

    Man, looks like Lefty Kreh's patch of heaven--stay strapped 👍

  • @LuxuryGirl1-
    @LuxuryGirl1- Před 2 měsíci +1

    love this

  • @Trapper50cal
    @Trapper50cal Před 27 dny

    Gorgeous fishing spot! I caught a 26" Snake River Cut on the Taylor tail-waters in Almont, Colorado. The Pig Farm...water was so clear I was able to sight-nymph a pink scud.

  • @judeduruisseau8486
    @judeduruisseau8486 Před 2 měsíci +1

    magnifique rivière et paysage 👍

  • @mdbryan9525
    @mdbryan9525 Před 18 dny

    Nice stream for one of my custom made split bamboo rods. 7’ 4-5wt. Fun to make and really fun to fish with!

  • @jerrysigua1913
    @jerrysigua1913 Před rokem

    love the sound of the screaming reel at the 6:50 mark...very nice

  • @Luxury.Girl-
    @Luxury.Girl- Před 2 měsíci

    so nice!

  • @canislupis3129
    @canislupis3129 Před 3 měsíci

    It looks like you are in heaven!! My aunt and uncle had a their house in the beautiful area close to the Rockies in Alberta. A stream that looks as nice as the one here cut right across their back yard. If we crept quietly to it we could see trout in it. Very cold year round.

  • @trevorclarey3336
    @trevorclarey3336 Před měsícem +1

    good job .

  • @oldsmugglerflyfishing
    @oldsmugglerflyfishing Před rokem +2

    That duck was so out of place... Lol.
    Great video

  • @thetigerstripes
    @thetigerstripes Před 2 měsíci

    Good road + well-defined path. Something tells me this stream gets fished a lot.

  • @MMARYASMR
    @MMARYASMR Před 2 měsíci

    Very nice 👌

  • @billschlafer
    @billschlafer Před rokem +16

    Wow. What amazing scenery. Looks like the backdrop to a beer commercial or something. ;-) Terrific stream and big fat Cutties. That's the kind of place I would love to fish someday. Thanks for the great video Drew. I'm still dumbfounded that you only have 32K subscribers. Your content is much better that others with more subs. Come on people, hit that Subscribe button!!!