Hopper Season: Fly Fishing for Trout on the Williamson River
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- Yamsi Fly Fishing is located at the headwaters of South-Central Oregon's crystal-clear, spring-fed Williamson River. yamsiflyfishing... In this film, Todd captures fourth-generation owner, Tom Hyde, as he navigates the 5,000-acre ranch by Polaris Ranger Side by Side to fly fish for rainbow and brook trout. In a stroke of luck, Moen hit the Williamson's late-summer grasshopper hatch, producing epic top-water action with rising fish and magnificent takes for his camera. As a longtime Panasonic camera operator, Todd Moen used a prototype camera - Panasonic HC-X2 for this shoot. His input and camera review, including a "Behind the Scenes" short film will be posted on Panasonic's website later today.
Shot primarily with the new Panasonic HC-X2 camcorder. With a 20x Optical Zoom and Wide-Angle 24.5mm lens, the X2 is a 4K60p 10-bit camcorder with high-speed AF and SDI/LAN/XLR terminals.
For more information about the new Panasonic HC-X2 camera visit -www.shop.panas...
Thanks firstly to the Hyde Family at Yamsi; Tom & Leanne, John & Gerri. Their industry professionalism and long-time friendship means the world to me. Thanks also to my long time fly industry supporters R.L. Winston Rod Company, Bauer Fly Reels and Orvis Fly Fishing. Finally, much appreciation to Neil Matsumoto from Panasonic for giving me the opportunity to be the very first to test and use the Panasonic HC-X2, as I'm a true believer in the Panasonic brand (it's the only one I've tried and stuck with) since Catch Magazine began in 2009.
Special thanks to these companies that help support my film work with Catch Magazine and helping introduce fly fishing to new anglers around the globe.
R.L. Winston Rod Company - winstonrods.com
Bauer Fly Reels - bauerflyreel.com
Orvis Fly Fishing - www.orvis.com/...
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We have got to give Todd the credit he deserves. He has been producing high quality, inspiring and free content for well over 10 years (on youtube alone). A true master at his craft.
Absolutely incredible as always, Todd. From start to finish, your videos and stories are the best in every way. Only complaint I have is that I'm not there. What fantastic fish, and on top!
Todd Moen's videos are unparalleled in terms of cinematography and editing... with no shots of fish desperately gulping for air... more like this please
Thank you so much for this comment. Treating fish well has been my top priority for over 20 years of filming. Thank you!!!
Wonderful. Todd's camera-work, editing and the soundtracks are always best of the best. This film no exception.
I caught my first trout on the fly with a grasshopper I tied myself from the Tamar river in St Leonard’s near Launceston Tasmania in 1985. Still remember how stoked I was still.
I LOVE IT DAD!
Another incredible Todd Moen masterpiece. Thank you, Todd!
I love dry fly fishing but with hoppers it's that much more epic. Well done Todd as always 👍👍🤜🤛
Another magnificent work Todd. Your fishing cinematography is by far the best on the planet in my opinion. Thank you
Thank you!
Wow that was insane amount of grasshoppers I can see why those trout get so big eating hoppers all day long thanks for sharing another awesome video Todd!
Awesome to see Todd, I had the chance to spend a few days at Yamsi while Todd was filming this ...
Thanks. Glad we ran into each other!
such amazing cinematography - you feel like you are right there in nature with the images. Well done Todd!
It is difficult to fathom the amount of effort this video required. Absolutely beautiful.
Thanks Jay. Means a lot as I have a feeling most will never know!!!!
Man I’d have that hopper stuck in the grass with every back cast! Good work!
Fabulous video!
Thank you
Hopper fishing is a kick! Somehow I've never made it to the Williamson, but there many great streams in Oregon I have fished. From the upper Deschutes for brown trout to coastal streams filled with sea-run and native cutthroats.
Absolutely fantastic filming. Well done Todd, another beauty. Keep them coming 👍
Beautiful! Straight from the camera or with Grading and LUT?
Thanks. Graded and played with luts as well. I was testing the camera during this shoot, so I was trying log plus different settings in the scene categories.
Ans another one of the astonishing video's of @catchmagazine. 👌
Good music too. ;-)
Todd so great! I would love to hear a mix of natural sounds with the soundtrack, or less soundtrack and sections of nautical sounds. Anyway amazing as usual!
I watch this video over and over…. The music and cinematography are fantastic!
Seven minutes full with pure adrenaline🪳🐟 ... superb pictures🌅 ... awesome moments in nature!👍👌💪 ... BIG SALUT from Europe/Austria!🍺🍺
Awesome job guys anytime your ready to come down to Missouri give me a call. 😉😉👊
Thanks for watching. I haven't made it to that area, so it really would be great.
Another awesome video. Thk u
Insane vid, crazy shots as always with Todd 😍
If that doesn't get you excited/relaxed at the same time..................
Brilliant - well done
Another fantastic film. Your work is always top notch!
Thank you!
Heck yes Todd!! Hope to fish this section one day. It’s only a few hours away
OH!!!! The sound of the Sandhill Cranes!!!!!! Yamsi is Heaven on Earth!
Did you utilize anything from the hc x2 that is only available on that particular camcorder as opposed to the hc x20? Say the V-log capabilities?
Is that a hopper on your lip?
Seven minutes full with pure adrenaline🪳🐟 ... superb pictures🌅 ... awesome moments in nature!👍👌💪 ... BIG SALUT from Europe/Austria!🍺🍺
Great to hear from you over in Austria. Thanks for watching and supporting for all these years!
Anyone knows what flyline is used ?
Scientific Anglers Expert Distance Fly Line 👍
I have no words... your videos just keep getting ever better.
Keep up the job man
I wrote the watershed analysis/prescription for this river for the feds. It is a magical place where the diapause meets hopper season. The fish crowd into this reach for an unreal fishery.
Very cool!!!!
Great stuff as usual Todd!
Man We came in with project healing waters the day after Todd left lol. would love to be there and meet ya some time but we had some great fishing and crazy sunsets.
It was a great week!
Fantastic video! I live on the Blackfoot River in western Montana and saw the first (epically tiny) hopper this afternoon (5/10) and I'm pumped. We're about 5 weeks away from salmon fly season and seeing hoppers. Awesome! Thanks for the video.
Thanks Collin!!
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Awesome video guys. The slow motion shots you captured with the fish eating hoppers off the surface really showed the capability of the camera. Awesome music choices as well!
Thanks. I really appreciate that!!!
Beautiful film
What a great way to end the day, getting notified , a new nugget of your goldmine is out🙏🏻 thanx man!
Thanks so much for the comment. Glad you liked it and thanks for the continued support.
spot n stalk at its finest.
Absolutely beautiful production you've always exceeded expectations.
Thanks!
Wow... 😍😍😍nice video.. I am really enjoyed 🥰🥰🥰thanks...
Thank you!!!
@@CatchMagazine welcome 🥰
I've been waiting for it for a long time.
A TH-cam channel with inspiring fly fishing content. I really like the cinematography😀
I tried to follow and listen carefully to the video storyline and try to apply it in my microfishing trip video, but the results are still far from perfect.
You are really cool Friend and I hope it will be even better in the future 👍
Thank you so much for watching, being patient until my next creation is finished. Appreciate the support!
Epic video.
Fantastic video! Todd is the goat 🐐
Another great vidéo Todd 👍🇨🇵
Wow dude, amazing video as always! Incredible amount of awesome footage from A to B roll. It's impossible to not get all giddy when watching your films.
My Uncle Bob Quigley would have loved this video! He grew up fishing the Williamson. I wish I got to fish it with him before he passed.
Wow, if you weren’t a fly fisherman before watching this video, you would be afterwards. Outstanding…as always!
Man, you make the best videos. I'm pretty sure I get more jacked watching these then I do when I'm actually fishing. The right footage and the right music tell a much better story then words ever could. Todd is a genius at that!
Todd Moen el Messi de los videos de fly fishing. Crack total!!!
Wowwwww....amazing
Thank you!
perfection
Stunningly well done!
Thanks David!
Todd Moen you are the absolute man!
Thanks Daniel. I appreciate the support! 👍
INCREDIBLE
Thanks!
Hands down the best fly fishing content out there. Todd is an artist and a maestro.
Todd is the Cecil B. DeMille of angling cinema….
While I think it is a great video I just don’t have that kind of loot (1,300$) laying around to fish private water. I guess I’m just a public water low life.
It's $200 for an incredible experience. A full day on the ranch. Hard to beat.
Amazing I just started to cry watching this.
straight out of the "land of the lord of the rings" #magic❤❤
Nothing short of incredible from Todd Moen. Beautiful work.
Thanks for the comment. Appreciate it.
Todd- your videos are without equal! Love them all!
Thanks Rich!!!!
Sick video and sicker sunburn!
Central Oregon near Klamath falls ???
Yes, north of Klamath Falls.
@@CatchMagazine I just drove through there and stopped at logging museum saw some hawgs from the bridge ...beautiful underrated river ...
@@SigmaWolfOutdoors You were looking at Spring Creek. It's a gorgeous stream!
If society would allow science to prevail on upper Klamath Marsh, the fishery there and in this river would be beyond insane in a 3000-5000 acre lake. We would see 10 pound redbands come up this river to meet the hoppers. There is still time to follow the real science.
What do you recommend should be done at the marsh to improve the fishery?
@@lancehilt7536 The marsh has not been allowed to fully burn in the past century plus. It used to burn every decade or two during a drought. This allowed it to burn a number of feet below the usual water elevation.. That large of a burn is not practical anymore since people live in the airshed. What we CAN do is excavate the peat soil and pay for that by using a commercial operation to sell the soil. The train to California runs right along the marsh. While the non-science environmental advocates try to stop everything, this is a viable plan to bring back what was an incredible fishery and waterfowl, etc habitat. Gaining the political momentum to do this is not easy, so when I can I put the idea out there. You never know when it might take hold.
@@lancehilt7536 part 2... A really large part of what is happening to our fisheries is the impact of how we use and cultivate the land. Healthy soils are rich in organics which feels spongy under foot. Take a walk in your local park late this summer and see how that ground feels. If it is hard, it will hold little to no water. That translates to winter flooding and summer drought. Going back to more traditional land management with thicker and better topsoil will solve a great deal of the climate issue and our fish populations. Search for a gentleman named Allan Savory. He has much to share.