Xavier Gon Fishin
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Fly fishing the Upper Colorado River - the brown trout were hungry!
I spent a chilly fall day on the William’s Fork and Upper Colorado last week and had an amazing time. Both brown and rainbow trout were eagerly eating and made for a great day! This is part two of the day, where I spent my time on the Upper Colorado River.
Also, I'm hosting a trip to Naknek River Camp in August 2025 and have a few spots available. If you're interested in joining the group or just want to see the details, follow this link: www.goldenflyshop.com/pages/naknek-river-lodge-hosted-travel
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Rod: Scott Radian 9' 5wt (discontinued)
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Reel: Lamson Liquid -5+
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Fly Line: Scientific Anglers Amplitude Textured Infinity WF5F
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Backpack: Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Backpack
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Boots: Simms G3 Guide Wading Boot
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Waders: Simms G3 Guide Stockingfoot Waders
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  • @racing2khaos
    @racing2khaos วันที่ผ่านมา

    Does the middle co river, closer to the pumphouse freezes over? I wanted to go there last week but i feel like its too snowy to wade and sprawl through the trail.

  • @0071287
    @0071287 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video really like to content however make sure and dip your hand in the water before picking up the fish, please :) I’ve seen so many fish with the white patches on them recently probably spawners, but still, I think some have been mishandled

    • @xaviergonfishin
      @xaviergonfishin 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for your concern, but my hands are inherently getting wet when I’m grabbing a fish that’s in the water. No need to add an extra step if my hands are getting wet while actively grabbing them! I’m all about fish safety and handling as I appreciate these fish as much, if not more than anyone else! Thank you for watching and I most certainly appreciate you giving awareness on fish handling, it is certainly not talked about enough! Gives me a good idea on a future video … 🤔🤜🤛

  • @CheSmi9966
    @CheSmi9966 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    West slope cutthroat

  • @dankochanek8056
    @dankochanek8056 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When I used to Steelhead fish, I would see all kinds of spawning salmon with that off color in the rivers. They almost looked like they were glowing. Great video again. Looking forward to the next one Xavier!!

    • @xaviergonfishin
      @xaviergonfishin 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh yeah they stick out like a sore thumb! Always appreciate the watch Dan!!

  • @garyrafferty7625
    @garyrafferty7625 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good video... beautiful stretch of river. However, the sick fish has "the death fungus" from being mishandled too many times... NOT from being attacked by other males during the spawn.

    • @0071287
      @0071287 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think some of those fish actually do get that way from spawning they knock around in the gravel and fight each other so hard that they knock slime off of themselves. Hoping the author of the video dips his hand in the water before handling the fish

  • @noahbaru
    @noahbaru 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Glad you’re back uploading again Xavier. Those were some beautiful browns!

    • @xaviergonfishin
      @xaviergonfishin 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much for the kind words, definitely was spoiled this day!

  • @0071287
    @0071287 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Appreciate you take the gloves off before handling fish. However are you also wetting your hands ?

  • @garyrafferty7625
    @garyrafferty7625 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Precious ... which state?

  • @HarryBurt-hk5gu
    @HarryBurt-hk5gu 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cool

  • @whatmynamemitch
    @whatmynamemitch 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice Brownie

  • @michaeldavid6284
    @michaeldavid6284 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The biggest trout in Colorado don't live in a river. They're in Blue Mesa Reservoir.

  • @trukweaz
    @trukweaz 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    whats the fly again?

  • @flickanddip-c2p
    @flickanddip-c2p 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome video! Appreciate the variety of locations in your videos. Your write ups are great as well.

  • @dankochanek8056
    @dankochanek8056 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was a good one for sure. But it's still dry dropper season for me.

  • @blooblobification
    @blooblobification 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love it! You should do a video on that egg rig you have. I’m not sure what’s going on there, but it looks like it works! 😄

    • @xaviergonfishin
      @xaviergonfishin 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s a pegged bead rig! I would make a video but there’s a ton of information on the rig already and I don’t want to be redundant!

  • @Grayson-vv9hn
    @Grayson-vv9hn 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Glad to see you back man!

    • @xaviergonfishin
      @xaviergonfishin 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for the kind words, definitely going to be making a lot more content in the future!

  • @bos6782
    @bos6782 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When was this video shot? I see you just put it out a day ago. Thx. Love the South Platte. Fish Deckers A lot

    • @xaviergonfishin
      @xaviergonfishin 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Back in February, just some old footage I never edited! Thanks for watching

  • @stealthfirefishing
    @stealthfirefishing 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice

  • @bmares41
    @bmares41 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video. I’ve never been to this location, can you please tell me how long and how difficult is the hike into the canyon? I’m a little older and have a few physical issues, and would like to attempt to fish here someday. Thanks, look forward to more videos from you.

    • @xaviergonfishin
      @xaviergonfishin 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The hike from the lower parking lot isn’t terrible, but there’s still some elevation that’s gained and lost. I would say the majority of people can do it, but deckers fishes just as well and is much easier access! Thanks for watching

    • @bmares41
      @bmares41 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ Thank you very much for the information.

  • @dankochanek8056
    @dankochanek8056 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good stuff Xavier!

    • @xaviergonfishin
      @xaviergonfishin 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks Dan, appreciate you watching!

  • @FranklinFishes2424
    @FranklinFishes2424 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome man, Gotta love Cheesman canyon and the pristine fish down there🔥🔥

    • @xaviergonfishin
      @xaviergonfishin 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s certainly a special fishery, lucky to have it in our backyard! Thanks for watching

    • @FranklinFishes2424
      @FranklinFishes2424 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@xaviergonfishin For sure🔥🔥🔥

  • @Fishyflys-rg
    @Fishyflys-rg 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Man! Whata hog!!!

  • @GrooveColo
    @GrooveColo 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sweet!

  • @timbfoto5823
    @timbfoto5823 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dream stream??

  • @janetgilmore8006
    @janetgilmore8006 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We have been fishing the same waters for over 45 years Colorado , Wyoming Idaho and the fish get bigger every year catch and release is the key ..? We are fishing a hot spot on a small river in Wyoming this week seems like they are hitting everything we through at them mostly Browns and Cutts , waiting on snagging season to stock up our freezer for winter and the smoker..next stop Idaho..?

  • @Nitestalker65
    @Nitestalker65 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is not in Colorado!!!! Everyone stay the hell away from this state!!!!!!!

  • @Jonahflorez
    @Jonahflorez หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi

  • @whatmynamemitch
    @whatmynamemitch หลายเดือนก่อน

    what part of colorado is this? Out of chatfied on the platte?

  • @Jccmd
    @Jccmd หลายเดือนก่อน

    No private lakes have bigger fish

  • @keithbaxter9401
    @keithbaxter9401 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good luck getting this channel up and going!! Interesting content!

  • @exposingthedarknesswiththe9190
    @exposingthedarknesswiththe9190 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pulling hard or bitting hard-haha!

  • @exposingthedarknesswiththe9190
    @exposingthedarknesswiththe9190 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like early Spring or Summer runoff, which I don't believe you mentioned.😊

  • @deanpesci8484
    @deanpesci8484 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very Cool! Why not try and pound 'em up with something lIke a #14 Adams??? Sometimes just watching a dry fly bounce along is as good of therapy as catching them on a nymph.

  • @josephtorres2915
    @josephtorres2915 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have never fished the taylor river loved your film

  • @kimovercash2887
    @kimovercash2887 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the idea of floating the rich guy’s hand fed pig trout section. . Great video!

  • @markhoots6259
    @markhoots6259 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoyed your fly fishing trip.

  • @kevinpeck5873
    @kevinpeck5873 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Yampa holds some absolute monsters. Ive seen a 20lb Brown take a swipe at one of my lures in Hayden. These fish are pretty sub par to what ive seen personally.

    • @cnofz17
      @cnofz17 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And they're raised on a pellet diet, the monsters you speak of in the Yampa are all wild and eat a natural diet

  • @patrickshooltz4150
    @patrickshooltz4150 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing fight for an 18”. 5wt tipper makes it an even fight. Bravo!

  • @JamesMorlan-tv2fr
    @JamesMorlan-tv2fr 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This river is the rio grande first river scene showed the fish canyon ash flow tuff of the palisades

  • @brentrogers764
    @brentrogers764 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fished the Gunnison and Taylor since the60s 70fished the Ohio Tameeche there's some big fish in those tributary streams of r creeks can't fish any more I'm 70 have foot problems keep tip up and flies dry

  • @toreandrenilsen3663
    @toreandrenilsen3663 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool video, I live in Lakewood. Didn’t know it was trout downtown Denver.

  • @maxbigelow8805
    @maxbigelow8805 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is that the lower Blue?

  • @lukesmith9734
    @lukesmith9734 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a local who fishes this all the time I enjoy you keeping it a secret. Keep doing it!

    • @ower2532
      @ower2532 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Booo

  • @highholescramblers
    @highholescramblers 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just found your channel and am digging it! You think using a yarn indicator would’ve been helpful considering the lower flows? In my experience those bigger airlock types tend to land hard.

  • @ericmoser5568
    @ericmoser5568 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There are fish that dwarf those below the spillway on blue river. Was able to go thru the fenced area with an employee for the water district, he would not let us fish but said we could look in the big pool at the bottom of the spillway. Huge 20lb plus rainbows holding right where the water comes out of the pipes at the spillway. These fish were the biggest rainbows ive ever seen. Guided in colorado for a long time. These fish were incredible.

    • @joecopeland4586
      @joecopeland4586 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jurassic park, on the Blue . Great fishing all the way to the highway.

    • @joecopeland4586
      @joecopeland4586 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      River below Taylor reservoir dam . Monsters ! From Dam to the Bridge .

    • @cnofz17
      @cnofz17 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's because that spillway is literally known as "Paul's water". He takes the biggest fish from his ponds and puts them into that section of water so he can fish for them.

  • @ericmoser5568
    @ericmoser5568 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pellet fed trout, not the biggest trout in colorado, the colorado river has bigger trout. Look ar cpw when they shocked the river by pumphouse, 22 pound brown, enough said.

  • @Robert-op7oc
    @Robert-op7oc 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice size trout...

  • @forrestpeck2117
    @forrestpeck2117 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Paul Tudor Jones is Colorado's most notorious illegal streamside landowner. Under federal law what he does is 100% illegal, he thinks he owns the beds and banks of this navigable river. Federal law says any navigable river, including the beds and banks, are public below the high water mark. State law is irrelevant due to the supremacy and commerce clause in the constitution. It is a federal offense for Jones to do what he does and have his fleet of wussies harrass you and try to claim ownership of the beds and banks since the river is navigable. But money talks and bullshit walks, sadly. Some of his security detail have been beaten up though by anglers before.

  • @toadbroz30
    @toadbroz30 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm going through a fishing kick but I've always been disheartened by it because it feels like I don't catch anything unless I go to a trout farm. I've been using the basic night crawlers and powerbait but on the next paycheck I think I want to try a 10,000 Fish Head Hunter. I'm planning on giving that a go for the local stuff in Boulder. What do you think?

  • @NijimasuHeaven
    @NijimasuHeaven 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WOW! A giant resident rainbow!