Catch, Cook and Camp Ep. 5 * Fishing Under a Volcano! * Two Night SOLO Adventure in Siskiyou

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  • Long awaited Episode 5 of the Catch and Cook and Camp series. I drove up north to Siskiyou County and visited a couple nice lakes under Mt. Shasta. After catching a nice meal and cooking the fish up outdoors, I drove east to the McCloud River. A beautiful river with areas of take and areas of catch and release only. Hope you enjoy the video!
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  • @peeposadboy
    @peeposadboy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2463

    I dont even fish and I've been staying up until like 3am watching fishing videos the past month. I finally gave in and asked my Dad if he wanted to go fishing again because he used to take me fishing a lot when I was younger when we would go camping and stuff... And we're going to go fishing for Trout and Crawdads next weekend! Thanks for the great content, and keep being awesome bro.

    • @BeeBeefy
      @BeeBeefy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      lmao same!

    • @markvines7308
      @markvines7308 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Hope the trip with your dad went well.

    • @HideHRHSZM
      @HideHRHSZM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Same lmao, but i've been thinking do some fishing this weekends. But, it's winter, it's kinda cold out there lmao

    • @obab9817
      @obab9817 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      POG

    • @robbiepen5275
      @robbiepen5275 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Same I enjoy these fishing videos so much but in my area there really isn’t anywhere good to fish but when i was little i used to go all the time

  • @ivthedive489
    @ivthedive489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +683

    This man is like the Bob Ross of fishing

    • @joegillen2655
      @joegillen2655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Ivy thank god i wasn’t the only one thinking that

    • @jayp1312
      @jayp1312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Happy little butter...

    • @fabianpm541
      @fabianpm541 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      God

    • @darkinertia2
      @darkinertia2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      so we got stevemre which is the bob ross of MREs, now fishermans life lol

    • @uzername1nvalid
      @uzername1nvalid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If you haven't yet, you should check out NDYakAngler for more tranquility.

  • @openai8037
    @openai8037 4 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    31:30 this was the guide from your dream.

    • @frajado2970
      @frajado2970 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      damn man I'm so stoned right now, but what if you're right?

    • @alexandercommander
      @alexandercommander 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @robertyamamoto1839
      @robertyamamoto1839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i am also super stoned watching these and you jsut blew my mind. he walked an additional 2 miles after the guy came and helped him.... just like the dream...

  • @alviandrapiero2464
    @alviandrapiero2464 5 ปีที่แล้ว +535

    Catch and cook:
    Butter and Avocado : ah shit, here we go again

    • @ChefJon92
      @ChefJon92 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      At least put them in a tortilla so it makes some kind of sense..

    • @Anudorini-Talah
      @Anudorini-Talah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ChefJon92 No, otherwise we would get fat legs just like you.

    • @ChefJon92
      @ChefJon92 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Anudorini-Talah Sweet burn. I have chicken legs buddy. Maybe I need more tortilla.

    • @hobes9
      @hobes9 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      this should have more likes

    • @Anudorini-Talah
      @Anudorini-Talah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tom Wolfe 😂 yea jk mate, I’m also chicken leg 🦵🏼 but to much grain isnt too good.
      Maybe add some nice thin dark cornbread to it. 🤤👌🏼
      Protein Carbs Vegetables 💪🏼

  • @devinelmore4210
    @devinelmore4210 6 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    This is why I love fisherman. They are genuinely always trying to help others out when they can and always do it out of the goodness of their hearts

    • @devinelmore4210
      @devinelmore4210 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      gokucrazy22 totally agree with you guys. Especially for these sports and hobbies that have so many different little tips for success that most people figure out through years of practice.

    • @jerrrrrell
      @jerrrrrell 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same with the car scene. I’m not a car enthusiast myself, but some of my homies are, and it always seems like everyone compliments each others’ builds and give’s insights and tips and all that, as well.
      I feel like for mostly every hobby, as long as people share the same interest, they’ll always be nice & cool.

  • @SDMacMan
    @SDMacMan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +296

    "what is it?" "Its weird" "It gives me the creeps" Puts it next to his butter. Lol love it

    • @joeday0110
      @joeday0110 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      SDMacMan Bruh, that’s a dragonfly larvae. Been a fan for awhile now. I really enjoyed this one!
      What happened to your Element? My Element is a camper/sleeper.
      What happened to Oru kayak. I’m getting one.

    • @mryang3644
      @mryang3644 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Butter makes everything better

    • @dustinwhitesell4860
      @dustinwhitesell4860 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know he cracks me up

    • @edntz
      @edntz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He should've used it as bait!

  • @danialshah3532
    @danialshah3532 4 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    Watching this video during lock down period is bliss and torture at the same time. Thanks for the nice video. cheers

    • @j.loganhill
      @j.loganhill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      How is the “lockdown” keeping you from fishing?

    • @cameronvanderlinde2570
      @cameronvanderlinde2570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Man this was 2 years ago and I’m watching this again

    • @marcusmacias6208
      @marcusmacias6208 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@j.loganhill why do you have to hate?? And he didn’t say he couldn’t fish. He’s just blessed to watch durning lock down 🖕🏻

    • @downnice95
      @downnice95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marcusmacias6208 he literally implied lockdowns prevented him from fishing dumbass

  • @Clips4Dayss
    @Clips4Dayss 5 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    If your having damn dreams of fishing you know you got a fishing addiction😂

    • @fish.n.hunt_mass5463
      @fish.n.hunt_mass5463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Byron Mejia well shit

    • @wren7195
      @wren7195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@fish.n.hunt_mass5463 You should see the Withdrawal Program. Nothing but blue gills and sunfish for three months straight, worse yet they're family pond fish that'll bite a Cheerio hook-worm.

    • @eddiewalker7252
      @eddiewalker7252 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If your watching a dude have dreams about fishing and telling the World, then you might have an addiction.

    • @tristanmiree3813
      @tristanmiree3813 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I Don t think i have a problem but ummm can we go fushing now

  • @jonjaquez
    @jonjaquez 6 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    That clover butter should be sponsoring you by now

    • @pesto12601
      @pesto12601 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That Clover Butter is some good stuff... and their milk too... miss Sonoma already and its only been 2 weeks since my visit!

    • @Raking222
      @Raking222 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      jon jaquez 😂

    • @luczjanbhenggre7545
      @luczjanbhenggre7545 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'd buy it if he was on the package saying "just a little bit of butter"

  • @bonzo230
    @bonzo230 6 ปีที่แล้ว +344

    That drone shot in the beginning where it flew up from the road above to that epic view. It's shots like those that make videos stand out. One of your best vids to date Matts.

    • @thomas6600
      @thomas6600 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i rewound it twice to watch good bit of filming matts

    • @jimmyallen4363
      @jimmyallen4363 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If he was solo how did he get the drone shot while driving

    • @bonzo230
      @bonzo230 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jimmy Allen some new drones have what’s called a “active track” or “follow me” mode that could work here, or he simply just manually controlled the drone to get the shots himself from inside the car. Either way it’s an awesome shot.

    • @jimmyallen4363
      @jimmyallen4363 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bonzo230 it is I was just wondering

    • @Roxaswastaken
      @Roxaswastaken 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jimmy Allen, I was wondering the same thing

  • @forthrightnight
    @forthrightnight 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Flyfishing tip: Forgot this one until I saw you plowing through the bush. Walk with your rods pointing behind you. The rod will follow in your path like a train with very little snagging. Pointing ahead is very difficult as you try and watch your step and watch the rod tips. Give it a try, you will be amazed. I know I was.
    Cheers from B.C.

  • @E-HotWheels
    @E-HotWheels 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    “...Idk what this thing is but It gives me the creeps” *proceeds to grab and hold it😭😭

  • @paulhughes916
    @paulhughes916 5 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    Dude you know what’s so weird. I’ve never gone fishing never seemed that interested into it but dude this channel is amazing

    • @maegankaley5981
      @maegankaley5981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen. But I truly do love fishing. This channel is amazing. He is just an awesome fellow who knows a lot about fishing and I love watching this channel!

    • @lilsquirt6842
      @lilsquirt6842 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Frrr😂😂😂

    • @toogieGuerreo
      @toogieGuerreo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts AMAZING content

    • @josuebalbuena1663
      @josuebalbuena1663 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @614galb
    @614galb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    The fishing community is by far the best group of people you could ever be around everyone is always so helpful I've been around all shades of people and have nothing negative to say about fellow fishermen.

    • @thomasvansant253
      @thomasvansant253 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The ones who who scream about animal abuse and fish rights, after a clean dispatch is made are the ones who need to be looked out for

    • @tariqqfekir4327
      @tariqqfekir4327 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Balthazar skirretica amen !

    • @Vi3tKid420
      @Vi3tKid420 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      i notice most fishermen either your best friend or worse enemy on all the charters and boats ive pulled up next to lol.

    • @hellodolly7301
      @hellodolly7301 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The fishing community is one of the most fascinating communities on TH-cam. One of the least infected communities on TH-cam actually. Disregarding the poachers and illegal fishers anyways

  • @KingSaturnalia
    @KingSaturnalia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Why aren’t we talking about how nice that guy was who gave him pointers. So sweet 🖤

  • @tonyaosika569
    @tonyaosika569 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Your videos make me have that feeling of when I fished with my dad when I was younger, It is one of the very few good memories I have of him. I thank you for that. Like someone said in the comments you are the Bob Ross of fishing.

  • @tylerbeckwith7095
    @tylerbeckwith7095 6 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Your channel has changed my life. You have encouraged me to go out and buy my own rode. I’ve fished before with my youth rode when I was younger and I fished in cub scouts and at Boy Scout camp but not much outside of that. Now me and my friends (who already fish) are going out much more. We even want to do a catch and cook like you haha. I’m writing this to tell you how much you channel impacts people and I thank you for that.

  • @EnriqueGarcia-gw7xy
    @EnriqueGarcia-gw7xy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    This has to be my favorite kind of video you make. I've been waiting for one of these since you made the video of you sleeping in the hammock. Now here it is, I've watched it twice already because I love the scenery. I also like it because I've been fly fishing for about a year and a half now and let me tell you I can see all the mistakes I was making when I was trying to teach myself the art of fly fishing, but don't worry you will get it in no time. You will be surprised at how many good people like the guy that helped with your setup you will run into. Most of what I know now is from good people like that. Just make sure to return the favor if you ever see someone that knows less than you, even if it's not much, teaching someone a little hint might keep them motivated enough to continue learning, instead of giving up. Thank you for uploading this awesome video that I can't stop watching keep doing what you do Matts.

    • @phin3303
      @phin3303 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      punc,tu,ation xD

    • @EnriqueGarcia-gw7xy
      @EnriqueGarcia-gw7xy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Phin Hayes I did my best on the edit but I'm no writer, I guess that's why I became a welder instead. Let me know if you approve now lol

    • @agiuggio1
      @agiuggio1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      right? this man has been stepping his game up!

    • @stevestringham1095
      @stevestringham1095 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      flyfishing is the most worthy pursuit. when it all come together it is just amazing. most important is to not try to cast too far at first and to control your line after it hits the water. a lot of these norcal streams and rivers can be fished well with twenty feet of line out and high sticking it. add fly tying a little down the road and your set for life man. i'm a self taught fly fisher and welder homes.

    • @EnriqueGarcia-gw7xy
      @EnriqueGarcia-gw7xy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Steve Stringham I agree, I can remember the first fish I ever caught on the fly. It was a tiny little brook like five or six inches. My excitement was overwhelming because I saw it come out of a little hole in the tiny creek and take my elk hair caddis. I was hooked from that moment. I've always been intimidated about tying my own flies, but I definitely will try to catch a fish this year with a fly that I tie. Thanks for the tips my welder brother hahaha

  • @broomstickcowgirl
    @broomstickcowgirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    PLEASE keep these fresh water catch and cooks in Nor Cal going! I LOVE them. Your adventures are the best.

  • @MrMuslimGuy
    @MrMuslimGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    When he scrapes the pan at the end of the meal is satisfying. I feel full just listening. Lol

  • @shino8854
    @shino8854 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Man, that place is what I imagine heaven to look like....crystal clear waters, mountainous tree covered ranges and buttered fish. You are blessed my friend.

  • @jimbarns7612
    @jimbarns7612 6 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I can’t lie first time I watched an entire 36 minute video, love this channel

    • @zackhorker210
      @zackhorker210 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jim Barns76 To be exact 36:49. :D

  • @oifsgtj7909
    @oifsgtj7909 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I find it relaxing to hear his humble calm well placed commentary

  • @Scott-by9ks
    @Scott-by9ks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I think it's awesome that you get so many sponsors. No doubt they work because I have never heard of Siskiyou County but now its on my list. I am retired military and my wife only has 5 years until she retires. Once our daughter is on her own we are buying an RV and hitting the road. I already fish and travel a lot. Within the last year I have fished Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee and both the mountains and the coast of South Carolina. In fact I was fishing earlier today with my little girl, we both only got one. I am heading back to Tennessee at the end of March for 10 days. I also have a trip planned for her spring break in April down in Tampa and another trip planned for Oklahoma in June. I want to thank all the states that extend fishing and hunting opportunities to veterans and disabled veterans. I don't want to leave any out but I will list the ones I know. Texas, California, Missouri, Illinois, Washington, all give disabled veterans some fishing benefit regardless of state residency. So, no doubt I will be fishing those waters!!

    • @niklasalmaas6369
      @niklasalmaas6369 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love this audience, because we are all ages and all seem so down to earth :)

    • @Original-Phantom
      @Original-Phantom 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yo take me with ill help out with any thing just let me fish

    • @jessicacollins2948
      @jessicacollins2948 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did you like fishing in Tennessee? It’s beautiful here!

  • @stareintothewoods7030
    @stareintothewoods7030 6 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    This guy takes time on videos for quality content, I really appreciate the hard work you put on for this channel, you deserve a million subs, and you’ll get there one day :) here’s a like from me to you :) 👍🏼

    • @mtblife9448
      @mtblife9448 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stare Into The Woods a million more like 7 million🤙🤙
      - GIAN -

    • @egomez1225
      @egomez1225 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He’s almost there❤️

  • @christianarcos4333
    @christianarcos4333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    This is the california I like.

    • @wallyman292
      @wallyman292 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Sure beats the hell out of Southern CA!

    • @dannilaser16
      @dannilaser16 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      wally man yup.
      Southern California liberal shithole.

    • @syndicatesabot470
      @syndicatesabot470 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Christian A yeah not the shitty part where the feminists and other retards are

    • @denmun9722
      @denmun9722 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@syndicatesabot470 feminism is probably one of the least of there problems.... and thats certainly saying something

    • @syndicatesabot470
      @syndicatesabot470 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Den Mun especially with all of those wannabe socialist fucktards 😂

  • @justjay3478
    @justjay3478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So nice of that fellow fisherman to help a brother out like that.

  • @pine2king
    @pine2king 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've met so many people like that random dude that helped you out. For whatever reason, fishermen seem to love sharing knowledge, gear, or whatever. Truly a great community of people

  • @tomi1964
    @tomi1964 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    36:49 minutes well spent! I love how excited you got over catching that first tiny fish on the fly! It’s great to see how humble and open you are to learning, just like when you first started this channel. That’s what got me hooked, I feel like I’m learning with you! Thanks man 👏

  • @StrollingInTheShire
    @StrollingInTheShire 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The bug you found under the rock in the water looked like a dragonfly nymph of some sort, which are very common at this time of year. 💁🏽 Great video!

    • @raffyl2112
      @raffyl2112 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Legend says that if you eat them raw it will give you super powers, catching multiple fish with just 1 hook, with no bait

    • @DTFilmzz
      @DTFilmzz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am just a poor boy legend says

  • @gmkgoat
    @gmkgoat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    30:10
    Not all heroes wear capes

    • @kaophan1098
      @kaophan1098 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Dude was a angel. Flying around the river making good people better.

    • @ycwk2957
      @ycwk2957 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      some bear fishing rods

  • @chrisnapierutube
    @chrisnapierutube 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fish, about 300 calories, avocado, about 300 calories, lil' bit of butter, about 300 calories!
    Consistantly making me envious with wonderful films of adventures which I never tire of.

  • @maxw8824
    @maxw8824 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is the best series. Please continue making the catch and cook videos!

  • @jhostyngallardo6159
    @jhostyngallardo6159 5 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    You should do tutorials on how to fish and different types of fishing! Your videos make me want to go camping and fishing!

    • @BurninBitch
      @BurninBitch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Jhostyn Gallardo his videos are kind of tutorials already. You’ll pick up a lot of tricks and tips from watching a lot of his videos

    • @bigvagina7045
      @bigvagina7045 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Instead of a video called a tutorial.... how about just watch and pay attention to the video and maybe take notes too the many tips he mentions in the video

  • @Hailexx
    @Hailexx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve been coming back to this video over the years and I still can’t get over what an amazing trip this was for you, and how tasty those fish looked! Beautiful scenery, thank you for this gem ❤

  • @leoxiao3982
    @leoxiao3982 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    thats a dragonfly larvae and if they are aggressive or more active then yes they will bite

    • @TJWilson
      @TJWilson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You put one of those on a hook and cast out into a lake...guaranteed fish dinner. Trout love those things. Hook it through the thorax (harder shell part just below the head) and you'll probably even get two or three fish off one bug.

    • @jasonparent4527
      @jasonparent4527 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah man! that's a Dragon fly.

    • @rocc6596
      @rocc6596 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup

    • @enghock3356
      @enghock3356 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      its call a benthos generally

  • @SurfCastSigma
    @SurfCastSigma 6 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Hey man, I'm a guide from Maine, I've been watching your videos for awhile and I've been watching your evolution into a flyfisherman, your cast looks awesome, you're doing it alright, but you should work on your fish id! There are tons of different color combos just for the rainbow trout alone, from Frye, to Adult they always change. And work on your fly collection! Flyfishing isn't just dry fly and nymph fishing! There are tons of options, of all types streamers are my favorite, they imitate baitfish, crawfish, etc, and often times it is the bigger fish that seek them out because they are used to burning the energy to eat a bigger meal. not just eating bugs. Flyfishing is an art, not just a hobby, it takes practice and patience. we throw a ball if we have a 3 fish day, sometimes you can't keep em off your fly, but often times its a struggle. but a fun struggle, practice makes perfect man, I have spent countless hours casting in my backyard or just going out and catching bass and sunfish to get used to the feeling, keep up the work dood!

    • @markk4927
      @markk4927 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      worm and a abobbberrr simpleee

    • @rhyderbennett319
      @rhyderbennett319 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markk4927 bruh😂😂

    • @markk4927
      @markk4927 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      buddy worm and bobber il smash you guide from maine with your fancy flies all tactical out. IM OLD SCHOOL . dirty old bobber . worm. out fish you all day. fishermans life knows worm and bobber is most effective cam onnnnnnnnn. fish to eat. never mind release

    • @markk4927
      @markk4927 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      shouldn't take you countless hour to catch a fish bud. move north lol

    • @SurfCastSigma
      @SurfCastSigma 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Man, yes it’s a very simple way to catch fish, but fly fishing is an art, there is much more to it than just catching fish, there is no need to get all worked up man, everybody has their preferences, I live in Maine dude. It doesn’t take me countless hours to catch a fish, I was saying I’ve spent countless hours on my lawn practicing my Cast. Go back to elementary school, figure your grammar out, learn to fly fish, then come back and talk to me.

  • @Betteroffwet
    @Betteroffwet 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Matts -- greatly admire that you are trying to learn by trial and error, more satisfying as an angler -- some basic tips -- on your drift, you need to really look at the current and remember that the key is to get that dragless drift. Just like in the salt and all angling, the leaders and line (leader and tippet in flyfishing) are key. The fly needs to turn over at the end of the cast so that you are aware of where that fly is at any time. When those fish were rising, you may have had better luck going to the bottom of the pool and casting upstream (bringing in the line as it drifted towards you -- with just enough play in the line so that you could still raise your arm to set the hook on a strike. The one benefit of the dry fly is that just a slight tightening of the line will set the hook with the fish doing most of the work for you as it tries to swim away after the bite. The other benefit of dry fly fishing upstream is that you will not have as difficult a time mending. When there is a swift current in front of you, and you are trying to mend across that swift current, it can be a fruitless (some might say pointless) exercise. The other fly in your box that is essential for a beginner is a muddler minnow or wooly bugger (much like the bead head nymph you were fishing). These are best fished with a quartering cast upstream, then watching your drift, with a twitch or slight mend as it drifts down the slot. As it comes to the end of its swing and the lure (fly) starts to rise, the strike will often happen right at that instant (the simulation of a fleeing motion). On a large stretch of river, a great method is often to cast a wooly bugger straight across the river and strip it straight in towards you -- cross stream -- the strikes can be tremendous. You hit the nail on the head when you said you needed to stop talking and concentrate on the cast -- it does require an intense concentration -- which is why so many flyfishers compare the experience to meditative stillness. When I see you going for lingcod, you have all the right thinking for trout on the fly -- when I watch your salt vids, I am putting it in the framework of my flyfishing experience. You will eventually start to do that too once you get used to the difference in tackle -- casting line vs casting lures takes a bit of getting used to.

    • @FishermansLife
      @FishermansLife  6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      thanks for the comment brother. understood it all and will get some of those woolly buggers. thanks for the advice!!!

    • @stevestringham1095
      @stevestringham1095 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      when your'e fishing heavy water some split shot above your nymph, the one you were using is called a Prince, is good to have to get down to the bottom thats where the fish are looking. you can high stick through the drift and watch the tip of your line as an indicator. thats a nice setup you have. you cast pretty well too. try running the line under your index finger on the rod hand for more control.

    • @Betteroffwet
      @Betteroffwet 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      good observation on the line control with the finger - also critical on the hook set as it otherwise yanks the hook away with the extra slack...

    • @stevestringham1095
      @stevestringham1095 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah he has the makings of a good flyfisher. thats some beautiful water he's fishing. he isn't far off from some epic days. for me i just had to have faith that quality fish would eat those little things. once you have that confidence a guy starts to stick some nice fish. you expect it.

  • @rarityd
    @rarityd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    you know you addicted to fishing when you dream about fishing on your fishing trip =)

  • @MrGollyWogg
    @MrGollyWogg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That opening shot of you driving through the valley then opening up to the view of the mountain literally looked out of a movie🔥 awesome

  • @poundscake3441
    @poundscake3441 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Mend it mend it mend it.... mend it.... mend it..... butter.... mend it.... avocado.... mend it

  • @KaiMirra
    @KaiMirra 6 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    Matts, it was awesome meeting you at Outdoor Pro Shop this past weekend. Keep the awesome videos coming!

    • @tahabennani2384
      @tahabennani2384 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Michael

    • @gcyanidemc8396
      @gcyanidemc8396 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michael M the insect looks like a baby dragon fly

    • @john-paulelemes2809
      @john-paulelemes2809 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi 👋🏽

    • @3a.m.284
      @3a.m.284 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gcyanide Mc it is

    • @KaiMirra
      @KaiMirra 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whats up with all of these non-sense replies?

  • @douglascampbell3008
    @douglascampbell3008 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fished and camped there about a year ago, fantastic fishing experience!

  • @MrHulthen
    @MrHulthen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just can't stop watching your videos, man. They're so cozy & inspiring and it's really amping me up to one day actually succeed in catching any sort of fish. I recently took up fishing, but the area that i live in is completely empty right now. We have a nice little lake & an okay river (which usually contains trout & salmon during season) but i've been fishing for days without success.
    One day, maybe i'll strike gold.

    • @finnl1068
      @finnl1068 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hypermuscle 6 months later, any luck?

  • @kevinwang8638
    @kevinwang8638 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    If u were fishing the mccloud, then your first fish was a McCloud River redband. If it was above the falls, congrats...that’s a heritage trout. For dry flies, you should add small size 16 or smaller parachute Adams, royal wulff, blue wing olives and elk hair Caddis to your fly collection. If your going to nymph fast water (indicator or tight line), you need to add some weight to your leader just above the tippet to leader connection to get the fly down to the strike zone.

    • @perduk1
      @perduk1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't forget Calibaetis size 14.

  • @WhitetailBushcraft
    @WhitetailBushcraft 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    SO COOL OF THE FELLOW FISHERMAN ALSO

  • @davidyanceyjr
    @davidyanceyjr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Catch, Cook and Camp. These are my favorites. Nothing beats it brother. BTW....love the hat.

  • @sg-mx4ii
    @sg-mx4ii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "frustrating!!!!" Welcome to fly fishing 101

  • @joeguerrajr2024
    @joeguerrajr2024 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This man is bob ross of fishing

  • @SpamMusubi308
    @SpamMusubi308 6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Hey Matts add a headlamp to the load out cuz sometimes ya get caught out later than you plan on don't forget bear spray

    • @Rokynutz
      @Rokynutz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Spam Musubi bear spray is a must in the Siskyou's.

  • @itsjussjerry
    @itsjussjerry 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Started watching you a month ago and absolutely love discovering all your old videos because I don't have to wait for a new video to come out! You make me feel like I'm there with ya when I'm in the office lol

  • @GrifGuy123
    @GrifGuy123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i like how softly you speaks this whole video. its almost like youre letting nature speak for itself

  • @Rose-xy6pr
    @Rose-xy6pr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Who else is watching this at like 2:00am hungry now.

    • @hijo.centeno4340
      @hijo.centeno4340 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Oofster me 😂

    • @salvadorcabrera8592
      @salvadorcabrera8592 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Oofster me

    • @ChapuleTaylor
      @ChapuleTaylor 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not me, it's unhealthy to stay up that late. You guys should sleep soon! A good nights sleep is probably one of the most important things that you need to have a healthy body!

    • @mason_rs_7181
      @mason_rs_7181 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      1:00 am eating pizza rolls*

    • @AK-jt5bm
      @AK-jt5bm 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      2:15am for me

  • @fishbummin27514
    @fishbummin27514 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Mend right when the fly hits the water, if you don’t have an indicator then you want to do what is called high sticking, or czech nymphing. Basically you keep your line vertical and follow the fly down stream with your fly rod. I am a self taught fly man. Taught myself by watching youtube almost 12 years ago!! You can do it!!!! Your first big fish on a fly rod is a life changer, you will be addicted. Also that was a baby rainbow that you caught.

    • @Betteroffwet
      @Betteroffwet 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      great advice Mike -- I learned that trick mending as soon as my fly landed and it has double benefits, sometimes the little flip when you mend stimulates a strike, if not you have your fly mended for the drift!

  • @lookronjon
    @lookronjon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s great that fishing brings all of us together.

  • @elishaswain1612
    @elishaswain1612 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My kids have been wanting to learn how to fish and I came across this video. My small kids have learn a lot and love the scenes of natures in the videos. My favorite part is that I like how you explain like a teacher what you are doing and what fish you are catching. I just want to say thank you cause your videos have taught me and my kids a lot about fishing 🎣 🐟

  • @mr.happyfunguy3772
    @mr.happyfunguy3772 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    "What is that thing?" I'll tell you what... Bait! 😂

  • @alexanderjamesINC
    @alexanderjamesINC 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    You did an amazing job. Your fly casting is actually very good. You should be very proud of yourself. I would suggest getting a whole bunch of flies. Atleast 5x what you brought. Lots of dry flies, lots of nymphs, wolly buggers, streamers for big browns, everything. Then just learn a lot more about what food sources the trout eat on. After learning a lot about that, you are going to get good really fast. I can tell that already by just watching you fly cast. If you ever need pointers, drop me a line!

  • @deanstirling2089
    @deanstirling2089 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you brother, you rescued my day and made me happy just watching you fishing and cooking. Thanks so much from Bulgaria.

  • @stever3050
    @stever3050 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been watching all night and came across this today! That is my home! I love mount Shasta!

  • @lojofishing
    @lojofishing 6 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    damn your voice is epic

    • @ms8367
      @ms8367 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      man you aint lying. i can just play his vids and my girl be ready to go upstairs in 5-10 min. thanks matts!

    • @kgarcia5185
      @kgarcia5185 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, so calming.. i just close my eyes.

    • @rahulmaron
      @rahulmaron 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      probably a dj somewhere

    • @wangsuckit4536
      @wangsuckit4536 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      lojo.fishing haha

    • @wangsuckit4536
      @wangsuckit4536 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Logo

  • @WekaDigitalMediaNZ
    @WekaDigitalMediaNZ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    One would think in that sort of water there would be godzilla size trout in it. Beautiful looking spots though!

    • @the8thminor
      @the8thminor 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Weka Digital Media NZ Bula from Fiji! Hope to see one of your new videos up cuzzy! .. Vinaka lol

    • @WekaDigitalMediaNZ
      @WekaDigitalMediaNZ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks bro, got a great one coming soon, stay tuned!

    • @dannmarceau
      @dannmarceau 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Food is hard to get, the water is cold, they expend energy, it's a Cutthroat trout.

    • @banditoo7
      @banditoo7 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey bro, good to see another Kiwi on here!

    • @joshuagoff9385
      @joshuagoff9385 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh no those Godzilla size Trout are there the trick is just catching them

  • @tristenshumway6999
    @tristenshumway6999 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love fishing lakes high up with nobody around! Thanks for sharing!👍👍

  • @lifeofeels8271
    @lifeofeels8271 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm rewatching this video. It's one of my favorites. Need more camping videos.

  • @ecniiv231
    @ecniiv231 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "Hopefully there's no crazies out here" exactly the same thing I was thinking through out the whole video.

  • @ahmedaiman5258
    @ahmedaiman5258 6 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Greatt vid. Do more catch n cook 👊👍u shuld go to an island

    • @Thor_the_giant_schnauzer
      @Thor_the_giant_schnauzer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can Get him on San Clemente Island from San Diego! Hit me up !

    • @ahmedaiman5258
      @ahmedaiman5258 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Raven JJ Johnson thts cool. U shuld let him knw

    • @jonjaquez
      @jonjaquez 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahh yes the islands of Northern California lol

  • @INFP_Growth
    @INFP_Growth 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video as always. So relaxing, and I appreciate that you took time to capture the scenery even while cooking. Looks like a lifelong memory made.

  • @01keyboard
    @01keyboard ปีที่แล้ว

    Just stopping by to re-watch some of the oldies, what good stuff, happy to see how the quality of the videos haven't changed a bit. They are great, always have been, and always will be.

  • @FishingChanneltv
    @FishingChanneltv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    love the landscape and the fishing, well done

  • @RB-wj4sb
    @RB-wj4sb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Hey dude, you are my favorite TH-camr! You may have taken some heat over some of your videos in the past, but good for you that you keep going and doing your own thing. I believe what you do will pay off if it isn't already. Your videos are getting better and better. You also have something the others just don't do and that's the cooking part. I started watching the classics years ago like Bill Dance, and now primarily watch youtube content. Stay safe and keep them coming.

    • @maegankaley5981
      @maegankaley5981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Heat!? This man is amazing!

    • @Original-Phantom
      @Original-Phantom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      What heat? I've been watching for a while never heard of any drama? I wanna know bro

    • @egomez1225
      @egomez1225 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hex Pool same people get mad Bc he’s fishing it’s so stupid he’s so sweet

    • @01keyboard
      @01keyboard ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been watching for years, don't remember any heat either. I could imagine the tree huggers getting at him for "taking creatures out of thier natural environment" though..and I'm sure gutting them and eating them on screen doesn't help either 🤣 I have a weak stomach myself honestly but hey, this is the circle of life as God intended it. Can't argue with that and Matts just such a stand-up honest and admirable dude 👍

  • @devilboyalex1424
    @devilboyalex1424 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    couldnt sleep the whole night,just kept on watching yur awesome videos...power up bro!! yur the best

  • @dantheoutdoorman9416
    @dantheoutdoorman9416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know this is an old video but first time I saw it. That guy that helped you is incredible! That is how you preserve the sport of fishing !

  • @Mic1TheSinger
    @Mic1TheSinger 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Hey man that feeling you get with your first on a fly is exhilarating. Now tie your own fly and do the same! Some tips, try high stick nymphing it will help you mend less and have better line control. Also you should have several spoils of tippet progressing in size. I would have fished 4x flouro tippet in that river. Also with your roll cast, make sure you properly load your rod by making a d loop behind you. You’ll get more distance. You can also do a single hand Spey cast for confined areas which is pretty much an advanced roll cast. I’m local to the bay too we can hit it on the fly sometime if you want.

    • @maegankaley5981
      @maegankaley5981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Holy shit, know much about fly fishing?! Lol expert, love men like you.

  • @JDMilitaria
    @JDMilitaria 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The audio on this video is the greatest thing of man kind

    • @PositiveLastAction
      @PositiveLastAction 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jim TM especially the sound of the butter sizzling!

  • @kellywaggoner6703
    @kellywaggoner6703 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your Nor Cal fresh water videos more than your saltwater...but to each his own! Please keep them ALL coming!

  • @steveharrington460
    @steveharrington460 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE the fresh water catch & cook videos.

  • @beenthralled2081
    @beenthralled2081 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    When your fishing right behind a rock try to do a high stick technique where your rod is high enough in the air to where not much line is on the water so it can’t be caught by current and make it not look natural you will also get better control and be able to set the hook faster.

  • @jaynolay
    @jaynolay 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You’re seriously the best TH-camr ever! I love watching your content. So happy for this long video. Thank you for sharing your content with us !!!

  • @mkw707
    @mkw707 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man oh man that's a special place those granite walls and lake edge thicket. Absolutely sweet...oh yeah and fishing to boot...let's go!

  • @Soup4fam
    @Soup4fam 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I grew up in this area. I miss it. Glad you enjoyed our little slice of paradise.

  • @simonbohman2663
    @simonbohman2663 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    24:20 look up at the Woods , thought i saw a person stand-ins behind the tree lol

  • @scoville24
    @scoville24 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    26:19 it’s a Great Basin Redband Rainbow Trout.

    • @matthewmccarthy3160
      @matthewmccarthy3160 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hexatious I think that's is a native Brook trout but I might be wrong. Thanks for the new species

    • @keeganwatts1199
      @keeganwatts1199 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matthew McCarthy it’s a redband rainbow. you can tell by the fins

    • @kenny_525
      @kenny_525 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Theres no redbands except for in klamath county and parts of lake counties in oregon

    • @user-xl7dn3zu6t
      @user-xl7dn3zu6t 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the_hydra92 so fish can't swim to other lakes,not trying to sound like a dick,but they are almost all connected.

    • @timothyjohnson4885
      @timothyjohnson4885 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yo Mama exactly lmao I fish the aqueducts in California. Almost every lake or pond is connected to the aqueduct. The aqueduct is connected to the Pacific Ocean and there’s stripers that go to the aqueduct, canals and one lake in my town.

  • @japaneseboy3
    @japaneseboy3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should do the Heritage Trout Challenge series!
    It's a challenge by CA Fish and Wildlife where you catch 6 different forms of CA native trout in their historic waters.
    I think you're already doing a great job promoting angling and the outdoors. Keep up the good work!

  • @fishduckdog
    @fishduckdog 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sure hope to see you back soon! Great video! Getting into that Fly Fishing a little more and more.. Nice.

  • @KaiMirra
    @KaiMirra 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nice to see your using the Sawyer filter but always remember to wipe down the bottle/bag before drinking.

  • @abubakrmohamed3493
    @abubakrmohamed3493 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    36 minute video amazing. Thank uu for making ny day

  • @shawnlandin2981
    @shawnlandin2981 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So awesome to see that guy stop to provide your gear and teaching! Love this sport

  • @billykimber777
    @billykimber777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude I just blew off watching a movie with my girl and It's now 3:59 am exactly. The vibe of this channel is crazy, saw for the first time tonight and I've been watching for HOURS! 🤣🤣

  • @GSedillo
    @GSedillo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    That bug you found is called a hellgrammite. "Larval dragonfly"

    • @GSedillo
      @GSedillo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      P.S. Trout love Hellgrammites..:)

    • @michaelbrajkovich1999
      @michaelbrajkovich1999 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gino Sedillo it’s a dragonfly larvae, but not a helgramite, those become dobsonflies as adults

    • @GSedillo
      @GSedillo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I stand corrected. Thanks for your input.

    • @tonicinc.754
      @tonicinc.754 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      NEGRO

    • @3a.m.284
      @3a.m.284 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      tonic INC. Relaxxxx kid

  • @tailorgabe5021
    @tailorgabe5021 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love it when you take these style trips. McCloud has always been a dream trip of mine. Awesome video, as always, and I'm only 10 minutes in 🔥🔥

  • @arvidbjoerk5307
    @arvidbjoerk5307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was the first video i watched by FMS and coming back a year later. Feels good man

  • @koffiekaart1
    @koffiekaart1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    And the bugs are just extra flavour!
    Beautifull surroundings for sure 👍🏻

  • @Nino-bu9mj
    @Nino-bu9mj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    it aint gna be complete without the avocados and butter! :D

  • @albutkus3016
    @albutkus3016 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Don't be afraid to pull line out as it goes down stream if you like where its at. Maximizing your dead drift time. Flies with bigger bead heads to get down into those pools and let your nymph bounce along the bottom. You can swim your wet flies too so fishing with a nymph is more forgiving, if your drift is a little off it will still look natural. Mayflies and emerging caddis swim. I like black wooly buggers. pause and let the current straighten your line at the end of your drift. The current will load your rod a little bit for better distance unloading your rod straight upstream. Pull line out every time you will be amazed how far you can deliver it no back casting necessary. You looked good though fly fishing is allot of fun just keep messing around. Your trial and error approach is how its done. Bring Philosophy D next time and send him on a mission to collect and identify whatever insects are in and around the river. Matching the hatch is important and I'm sure he would love that. Take pictures of them and go back to outdoor pro and match them up. You're a natural. Two trout first time on the flies. Keep it up you're on fire!

  • @alexandreraoumbe1488
    @alexandreraoumbe1488 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have that fishermans life that everybody wants

  • @marceloespinoza4259
    @marceloespinoza4259 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You can eat the tail as a chip, fry it, its delicious, fins also, thats how we do it here in Nicaragua🇳🇮

  • @garyphillips5252
    @garyphillips5252 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    After two days of straight binge watching your channel you blessed us!!!! Fish onnnn! #FishermansLife

  • @MoreThanFishing
    @MoreThanFishing 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video Matts!

  • @rosemarywatson8145
    @rosemarywatson8145 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos. I have to share them. Thank you for sharing such relaxing and interesting videos in nature.

  • @macEboy
    @macEboy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, what a great video and such a great and timely video.
    I'm re-starting/relearning how to fly fish.
    Thanks brother!