This is quite easily one of the very best flyfishing videos on the internet. You capture the heart of the experience and the almost reverential sense of place that most videos miss.
Great video to watch on a cold damp winter day. I’ve been fishing the Joe for 25 years and recognized all the holes and areas you guys fished. The Joe has always been my favorite river. It gets pretty crowded at times, but I always manage to catch fish. Can’t wait to get back up there!
Wow! Beautiful Fish, Footage, & Scenery! You've got something priceless in this experience! Truly enjoyable to watch... but I bet it doesn't compare to actually living it! Well Done!
Great to spend some time with you on this adventure with your lifetime friend. This video took me back to my experience I had up there on the upper Joe and I kept thinking about how much I wanted to bring my life long fishing buddy up to enjoy a couple days there with me! Happy New Year and thank you for sharing this beautiful part of Idaho.
I go bear hunting out there, and I can walk to the st joe, but it’s early may, and the water is running pretty dang fast, I’ve been able to catch a couple trout in the two trips I’ve been there, you have any advice for this years trip.
Just found you and subscribed. Not asking for spots, just curious. Is there a trail above Spruce Tree Campground that you walked in on? I didn’t make it up that far last summer but hope to this coming summer.
Thanks for the comment and sub! The trailhead at Spruce Tree diverts away from the river and runs along a ridge. I can't remember exactly how far in... maybe like a mile.
@@selfmedicatedrec7361 Great video ... God's Country! Did you have time to fish the Lochsa, Kelly Creek or the upper NF of the Clearwater on this trip? Blessings, Gary R, USAF-Retired
@@garyrafferty7625 Nope, we only had time for the Joe. I''ve fished the Lochsa but alas, the others remain on my bucket list. Thank you so much for watching my video and the kind comment.
Thanks! I really appreciate the comment and the sub! I visited your page and it looks awesome. I subbed and am looking forward to watching your videos. Hit me up if you ever come to Idaho.
if u arnt hooking up, just means the trout are being cautious when eating, or being lazy. id throw on a smaller fly. edit: oh theres no hook LOL what in the world! haha
Agreed, way too much time out of the water. Fantastic trip, inspiring friendship, but make your memories together in the moment and focus on being more present.
@@janinewarmouth7652 trout experience permanent gill damage in cold weather almost the moment they come in contact with cold air. In warmer weather, the oxygen they store in their muscle tissue as a reserve backup is depleted fighting the angler and they are under oxygenated when they reach the net. This is a particularly acute problem when water temps are above 70 degrees because dissolved oxygen in the water is lower vs colder water temps, other things being equal. Lifting the trout out of the water would be similar to taking a track and field athlete and dunking their head underwater the moment they complete a 200 yard competitive sprint. But even if the trout survives the initial pull from the water for 15-20 seconds or more, there is a high probability that lactic acid will build up to the point it will kill the fish within 2-3 hours. I am no expert but I have read what I could find from the aquatic biologists who graciously share their conclusions from field testing and observation. I am sharing this hoping it will benefit folks who want to protect the trout and other species that they hook. Sailfish will basically fight to a point of near death for example. The more we understand, the more the fishery will thrive. I hope that helps explain my comments and encourages anglers to read or search for information from experts which is readily accessible via CZcams and websites.
This is quite easily one of the very best flyfishing videos on the internet. You capture the heart of the experience and the almost reverential sense of place that most videos miss.
Wow! That is a strong compliment. Thank you very much!
Great video to watch on a cold damp winter day. I’ve been fishing the Joe for 25 years and recognized all the holes and areas you guys fished. The Joe has always been my favorite river. It gets pretty crowded at times, but I always manage to catch fish. Can’t wait to get back up there!
Thank you for watching and commenting. I'm glad you liked it.
Everything is DREAMY! What a great way to share such an adventure with this beautiful video!
Thanks! Appreciate the comment and the sub, my friend!
Wow! Beautiful Fish, Footage, & Scenery! You've got something priceless in this experience! Truly enjoyable to watch... but I bet it doesn't compare to actually living it! Well Done!
Thank you so much for watching my video and for the kind comment. This was an experience I will never forget, for sure.
Great video, and what a beautiful place
Thank you, sir. I appreciate the comment.
great story, thanks for sharing, love the presentation. Fish on.
Thank you!
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing
Thank you, sir. That is nice of you to say.
Loved the video, the cutties, the friendship, stories and scenery.
Thank you! I really appreciate the kind comment and the fact that you took time to watch my video.
Great to spend some time with you on this adventure with your lifetime friend. This video took me back to my experience I had up there on the upper Joe and I kept thinking about how much I wanted to bring my life long fishing buddy up to enjoy a couple days there with me! Happy New Year and thank you for sharing this beautiful part of Idaho.
Thank you for the kind comment. If you were there you know exactly why I wanted to share it with my bud. Happy New Year to you, too.
Great video of fish and friend... cool soundtrack, too. Cheers to St. Joe! 🙂
Thank you! So kind of you to say. I appreciate your comment!
Loved this video man! Just found your channel and subscribed. Beautiful country and fish!
Thanks, my man. Looks like you have some awesome Montana adventures over on your channel.
Idaho is fantastic place ,thanks for sharing.
My favorite place in the world! Thanks so much for the comment.
Great video Carl!
Thank you, Steve!
Good stuff!
I go bear hunting out there, and I can walk to the st joe, but it’s early may, and the water is running pretty dang fast, I’ve been able to catch a couple trout in the two trips I’ve been there, you have any advice for this years trip.
Oye! I don't have much advice for that time of the year. I can imagine it is probably quite high. Sorry.
Oh ... That was fun to watch!
Oh, man. Thank you. That was nice of you to say.
Just found you and subscribed. Not asking for spots, just curious. Is there a trail above Spruce Tree Campground that you walked in on? I didn’t make it up that far last summer but hope to this coming summer.
Thanks for the comment and sub! The trailhead at Spruce Tree diverts away from the river and runs along a ridge. I can't remember exactly how far in... maybe like a mile.
@@selfmedicatedrec7361 Great video ... God's Country! Did you have time to fish the Lochsa, Kelly Creek or the upper NF of the Clearwater on this trip? Blessings, Gary R, USAF-Retired
@@garyrafferty7625 Nope, we only had time for the Joe. I''ve fished the Lochsa but alas, the others remain on my bucket list.
Thank you so much for watching my video and the kind comment.
Nice video! Tightlines!
Thanks! I really appreciate the comment and the sub! I visited your page and it looks awesome. I subbed and am looking forward to watching your videos. Hit me up if you ever come to Idaho.
@Self Medicated Rec ...thx man...would love to get out there sometime. Tightlines
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What time of year was this?
if u arnt hooking up, just means the trout are being cautious when eating, or being lazy. id throw on a smaller fly. edit: oh theres no hook LOL what in the world! haha
You guys need to pay more attention to the handling of the fish. I suspect a lot of those fish died after you released them from your Kung Fu grips!
Too much time out of the water.... may as well kept them for lunch.
Yup...wow look at me what a great fisherman/woman I am!
Agreed, way too much time out of the water. Fantastic trip, inspiring friendship, but make your memories together in the moment and focus on being more present.
Nice video gents,will be putting this on my list for my next trip to idaho
I am sure you know best! These experienced fly fishers do not know what in the hell they are doing!
@@janinewarmouth7652 trout experience permanent gill damage in cold weather almost the moment they come in contact with cold air. In warmer weather, the oxygen they store in their muscle tissue as a reserve backup is depleted fighting the angler and they are under oxygenated when they reach the net. This is a particularly acute problem when water temps are above 70 degrees because dissolved oxygen in the water is lower vs colder water temps, other things being equal. Lifting the trout out of the water would be similar to taking a track and field athlete and dunking their head underwater the moment they complete a 200 yard competitive sprint. But even if the trout survives the initial pull from the water for 15-20 seconds or more, there is a high probability that lactic acid will build up to the point it will kill the fish within 2-3 hours. I am no expert but I have read what I could find from the aquatic biologists who graciously share their conclusions from field testing and observation. I am sharing this hoping it will benefit folks who want to protect the trout and other species that they hook. Sailfish will basically fight to a point of near death for example. The more we understand, the more the fishery will thrive.
I hope that helps explain my comments and encourages anglers to read or search for information from experts which is readily accessible via CZcams and websites.
You look at me clowns sure know how to mess up a good river