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Just realizing where this is years later. So many fish in there…my stomping grounds

Is that the Passaic River?

Nice Job!!

Would love to catch up some time and throw a line if you're open to the suggestion.

Does anyone know where this is? I have been fishing New Jersey's rivers and would love to check this spot out.

If you're ever looking for company...

Nice 👍

I know that trout stream, the black river, that small stream is the a wild trout stream in the park

Wow what a great video, such remote water ...did you pack a lunch, was there cell service, dd you inform a loved one where you would be?

I have to laugh about fisherman not giving up their spots. Seems foolish. There are so many spots to fish and if you know what you're doing most times you'll catch fish. I'm 70 years old. Been fishing since I was 10 years old. I have done every type of fishing fresh and salt water and have quite a collection over the years. From shores to bass boats to off shore fishing. My grandkids will be happy inheriting all my stuff. I always never minded letting people know about good spots. I grew up on Long Island and fished some great salt water and fresh water rivers and streams for beautiful trout, bass, pickerel etc. There's plenty of fish for everyone to enjoy. I lived briefly in West Milford, New Jersey from 1985 to 1992. Fished every river and lake. I lived there when they built the Monksville Dam around 1987. That place has now had plenty of time to grow its fish population especially through stocking. I Fished Greenwood Lake, the Clinton, Echo etc. To a secluded pond on top of bearfort mountain to the Flatbrook river. Everything from Fly, spinning you name it. I just laugh when people are so secretive. If you're a good fisherman you'll catch fish anywhere. I mean anywhere. On my honeymoon while enjoying the beautiful lake I caught fish with dental floss and a straight pin. Lol. Wife loved it. So I say don't be so secretive. Everyone loves to fish. The more the merrier for the sport. There's plenty of fish in the sea.😊

Next you should try a bid spinner bait. I have caught a to of northern son spinner baits.

I don’t care if I go swimming for this 🤩🤩🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Cool Video. I never understood why people fish in polluted rivers while there are many cleaner ones to fish in. Monksville has Muskies.

I fish the McMichaels often. Actually going tomorrow morning to the old mill if the rain isn’t to bad. A great fly fishing stream. Can you tell me the time of year and what patter you were using?

Lol that's not huge

Sexy Walts Worm has worked for me in these small streams. Been using a Mono Rig to avoid fly line on the water.

And don't be a barbarian- flatten that barb. Easy release.

Nice video! What river is this?

Wonderful video and nice technique. Thanks for highlighting the care of the fish

I fished that stream looking for Brookies but ended up catching wild rainbow lol ! 😅

You know, I've been trying to find a stream in NJ with wild rainbows for years. I know of a few good ones for brookies, but nothing that's predominantly rainbows. Mind if I ask what county this was in? (I don't expect you to tell me the exact stream and I'm happy to do some bluelining experimentation to earn it)

awesome video! This stream is a classic.

I hope you realize that the season is closed from march 15 to April 8 2023 ?

Chris, nice fishing appetizer leading up to the start of another trout season. Thanks for sharing. See you soon buddy.

Great video Chris. Please keep posting.

Nice work & Video!

Hey, stay out of my stream. Just kidding😁

Thanks Chris. great information. Very well narrated to provide essential tips. I couldn’t see the dry or your leader on the water but that always seems difficult to get on camera. Was hoping to see some bow n arrow casts, but wasn’t necessary on those sections. Do you ever go to a shorter rod?

The Big Flatbrook River has brook, brown and rainbows.

Appreciate the instruction in all your videos - so many nuggets of information. Think you’ll make some more videos anytime soon?

Nice catches! I’m looking to get started in fly fishing and appreciate all of the tips. Hoping to see more videos.

Love that stretch of river. Hidden gem

There is much history on these little creeks. It has gone the way of invisible. But sometimes you can feel the spirits walking with you. As for the fishing, it’s a wonderful personal experience especially since the streams are fish able 12 mos of the year. You will learn much fishing these little cricks. I have for at least 50 yrs. When you go there bring some plastic bags with you and remove some of the garbage. If I meet you on the water we will share our regard for the privilege He showed us this day.

bro ik that spot

Caught some nice pike. What river is this?

may I ask what river/stream this is? if you would not like to answer, im fine with that!

Great video, hope curious and new anglers check it out. I never knew what I know now before learning from others, so thanks for posting!

Amazing video ! I love the way you stalked the trout and give a play by play. Seeing you miss that wild brown was epic too .I heard there were places in New Jersey that still have wild Trout but I have yet to find any of them . Tight Lines !

Who would have thought there were wild trout in New Jersey? So great to see!

That big brown was a heart breaker! Bee there seen that! Surprised no Brookies in that creek!

Some Nice rainbows in there! I like the drone footage too! Nice Job!

Chris you got to get your thumbnail to play the video if you have pretty nature moving in the background at the beginning of your video. These videos are great.

Very informative video!

You are soooo right about holding them gently. Just sliding your hand under a trout keeps it more calm. It's when you actually grab it and apply pressure that they fight you.

Cool 😎

I see you use mentioned that you use barbless but it should be noted when targeting wild trout barbless is REQUIRED in nj. The barbs really can rip the lip up pretty good when being removed. These fish often times see a lot of targets. People need to make sure they’re primping barbs.

Hey man love the new video. Some really solid browns in it. I met you on the stream a couple weeks back when you were guiding. Glad to see you out there making some new vids.

Awesome footage but it's a shame to catch and not come home with dinner.

That’s so cool getting those nice pickerel and pike on the fly!!!! Great video 👍👊

I just went here yesterday....lol