I CAUGHT THE FISH OF A LIFETIME!! (30 + Inch Brown Trout!)

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  • @hardmanfishing
    @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Anybody have any recommendations of places to get a good replica mount? Hope you enjoyed the video!

    • @kozakmw88
      @kozakmw88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Kraus fish artistry has made some amazing ones

    • @FroBritt
      @FroBritt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually might have posted my suggestions in the public comments twice (oops...thought I was replying to your pinned question)

    • @JP-dz7zu
      @JP-dz7zu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kozakmw88 Krause does nice work, but it’s a two year wait right now for them. They’re very backed up.

    • @mikelaviolette2657
      @mikelaviolette2657 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My wife purchased a replica mount for my 25" rainbow trout from King Sailfish Mounts - cost was around $450. Delivery took about 6 weeks from the time of ordering and that was right before Christmas 2020. The mount arrived undamaged in a very stout shipping case and it now looks great on the wall of my office.

    • @edherrmann182
      @edherrmann182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The length, girth, and weight is helpful. Most taxidermists get replicas made. You have nice video. Picture proof helps. The best part is you released the fish. However most brown trout usually don’t live much beyond 7-8 years. It took a long time to reach 30 inches. If conditions are right in that stream and ample food supply stays consistent, try back next year to see if it stays put in the hole you caught it.

  • @atlantic_fishing_pursuits
    @atlantic_fishing_pursuits 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    A lot of respect for keeping spots secret!! I've learned my lesson in the past by burning spots even by just telling friends...what a fish though!! Well done!!

  • @jeffreylea2319
    @jeffreylea2319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video- even MORE awesome Brown trout (Both of them) - only surpassed by your reverence for the area and the fish who live in it! Truly a lifetime memory! Thanks for sharing, and especially for not OVER sharing! Respect from a New England trout fisherman.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @TheXeniaman
    @TheXeniaman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Simply an incredible brown! Andrew's was a beauty too! Well done, fellas! Props also for not burning the spot.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you! I knew as soon as I caught the fish that I was going to have to be careful with what I was showing. Fish like that don't grow on trees.

    • @TheXeniaman
      @TheXeniaman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hardmanfishing Incredible once in a lifetime trout. I could almost feel it on while it jumped all those times. Just amazing.

  • @pocketacez1211
    @pocketacez1211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I cant believe how much FUN that was just watching! WOW!!! I couldn't quit smiling! 😃 Congratulations. You deserve that fish and I am so glad you got to catch it. I love every video you guys make!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the support!!

  • @OldDudesonthefly
    @OldDudesonthefly ปีที่แล้ว

    That may be the best fishing video I’ve ever seen. Love it brother. I’m shocked I had missed this one before. Congrats on 68 k plus subscribers.

  • @FishingCircle
    @FishingCircle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that feeling when your voice gets all high and you can’t contain your excitement from catching an absolute TANK!! Nice work boys!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wasn't even sure what I was saying HAHA But Thank you! Glad you enjoyed

  • @jarrettlandreth285
    @jarrettlandreth285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Holy crap man that’s a fish of 10 lifetimes... I gotta throw big streamers more! Absolutely insane!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No doubt!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @jwalk9890
    @jwalk9890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To release the best Brown is a credit for the passion and love you have for the sport. Hats off too you and the crew.

  • @trouttrekker6745
    @trouttrekker6745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Truly a fish of a lifetime right there. You guys have certainly put in the time to deserve that one. Great Work!

  • @rex7lee
    @rex7lee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great video! That brown was huge. It’s crazy that a brown that big is in such a small stream.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Trust me I was just surprised as I'm sure everyone else is!

    • @mojodojo5533
      @mojodojo5533 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Take a look at the New Zealand brown trout vids. The creeks are half that size and literally a foot deep with 24" fish. Amazing!

  • @thomasmckenzie4584
    @thomasmckenzie4584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    A guy in Montana just broke the state record for largest smallmouth ever caught. Of course that Ahole had to kill it by taking it home to weigh it. Props to you for always treating these fish properly and letting them live. I am just as impressed with your handling as I am your fishing skills.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you so much!! There is no way I could kill that fish. Just thinking about how long it had grown up in the creek is insane. Those fish deserve to live!

    • @JP-dz7zu
      @JP-dz7zu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keeping a state record doesn’t make someone an A-hole. It’s a once in a lifetime fish. He deserves to keep it!

    • @gemstatefisherman3409
      @gemstatefisherman3409 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was only 7lbs the RMBF tournament has broke the state record 5 years in a row they just don’t report it do to tournament rule!

    • @scottswingley3878
      @scottswingley3878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@JP-dz7zu I disagree 100%. Record sized fish deserve to live, why would you even want to keep it? You can always get a replica mount and a huge fish like that isn’t gonna taste that great. It’s important to let those big breeder fish reproduce and spread their genetics. And most importantly releasing it gives somebody a chance to catch a fish that big as well.

    • @JP-dz7zu
      @JP-dz7zu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@scottswingley3878 a lot of states won’t even recognize a state record fish unless you take it to an official weigh station. That equals killing the fish.

  • @gregohare2406
    @gregohare2406 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video. Congrats on that huge brown. Effort, knowledge acquired, add some luck and you never know what will happen. Hope you enjoy making these videos as much as I do watching them. Take care.

  • @christophersobotka4795
    @christophersobotka4795 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video once again, love the creek you were fishing, awesome looking brown trout,I never seen a brown trout of that caliber it was awesome and very beautiful.Keep up the great work and keep on fishing.

  • @billyreeves8315
    @billyreeves8315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was lucky enough to land a 27" brown on the Provo river in Utah about 20 years ago and I'd guess that'll stay my PB till my passing. I think you will have a hard time beating your own PB from here on out also. But what a rush right! I've never fished a streamer and I've been fly fishing for over 30 yrs but after watching this video you dang sure there will be a couple in my box next trip to the river. I dont get out on the river near as much as i used to or I'd like to but I feel like you guy's just gave me the drive to get back out there again cause its been far to long since i had a stud brown on the end of my fly rod. Thanks for the amazing video and thanks for refueling my fire to get back on the river. Might be exactly what ive been needing in my life. Tight line's fella's!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I doubt I’ll break this personal best, and if I do it’ll take me a long time. Probably one of the most surreal moments I’ve had while fishing thus far. I’m glad that these videos could help inspire you to get back out there! Streamers are crazy effective and I think you’ll find that you’ll catch bigger fish right from the beginning. Thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed!

    • @billyreeves8315
      @billyreeves8315 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Personally ive found myself catching all my largest trout on my smallest of flies. I like a size 20 and sometimes even a 22 nymph. Always liked my dry flies a lil bigger like a 16 so it was easier to see. Im rusty and i need to make a trip to the fly shop badly haha no excuses but i felt like i didnt have what i needed to fish productively. Seems im the only person thats not euro nymphing now days. New methods have surpassed me at my old age it appears haha. Ill be honest and tell u that i didnt land a single fish i hooked, which wasnt many. I hooked and lost 3 fish. All 3 browns i believe a couple at probably 16" and one around 20". Left the river a bit frustrated really but ill get it all back im sure. But it wasnt like riding a bike fella's hahaha. Been fun chatting with ya thanks. Tight Line's guys.

    • @billyreeves8315
      @billyreeves8315 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ment to ask also what streamers do yall recommend and what size if u dont mind me asking for a couple pointers in the streamer world. Ive always enjoyed spinner fishing for trout as well as fly fishing so itll be fun combining the two together and fishing streamers. Thats kinda what it seems to be to me anyways. Thanks in advance fella's!

  • @OpportunityFishing
    @OpportunityFishing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy Cow! What a fish. I love how your brother was just as excited as you. Good teamwork!

  • @Tackle2thePeople
    @Tackle2thePeople 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy smokes! Awesome fish my man - first time seeing your channel

  • @thegsmash
    @thegsmash 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are onto something, been watching your stuff to a bit and the consistency is next level. Legendary

  • @Osnyfishingadventures
    @Osnyfishingadventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude, that is the most insane brown I’ve ever seen!!! So cool to see a fish of that caliber on camera and thriving in the wild in a place other than out west or NZ! Keep on grinding man, look forward to the next one as always!!!! 👏🎣💦

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Owen!! Who knew New Zealand was in WV! Glad you enjoyed

  • @zumalot
    @zumalot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats! My biggest just became even smaller.The journey continues and I look forward to being able to watch.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I wish you the best of luck and I hope you can break your Personal Best this year!

  • @andreascott5815
    @andreascott5815 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG! 😳 Congratulations on a fish of a lifetime! 🤚 I am so very happy for you. And greatly appreciated the fact that you released her to continue her life and produce more fish with those incredible genes. Remarkable and incredible. You guys are first class! I have been fly fishing and tying now for 31 years, I never had that caliber of fish in my net. It was a joy to watch you catch it.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! I have too much respect for a fish who has survived that long in the creek to do anything but release her. Hopefully she lives out the rest of her days!

  • @michaelsmith7193
    @michaelsmith7193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations on those remarkable catches! Can’t think of another fishing site on TH-cam I would more enjoy seeing such trophies than on this one - you guys always put in the extra effort. Greatly deserved catches!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! We've definitely put the time in (although I feel more lucky than anything).

  • @ColeAnderson8
    @ColeAnderson8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing fish dude. Couldn't have gone to anyone more deserving! keep up the great work

  • @bennosal6268
    @bennosal6268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a video what a fish, i bet this video blows up to 100k in no time. Congrats guys!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @fisselfishing4871
    @fisselfishing4871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s a brownie that every angler dreams of catching! Great fish and even better video guys!

  • @ryanschlom8587
    @ryanschlom8587 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's unreal, guys! Huge congratulations! And thanks for blurring and practicing C+R. Someone pulled a record brown out of a stream I frequent recently and killed it to have it mounted... Appreciate y'all being good stewards of the wildlife.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of course! Always have to release fish of that size. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed!

  • @tonywheeler3592
    @tonywheeler3592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s an incredible fish for where it was caught. I can remember stocking that creek with brown trout fingerlings many times 25 years ago or more! Personally, I have not done all that well from that creek. My best from there is probably around 19 inches although I have seen a 26-incher caught from there once. I have heard rumors of the occasional bigger fish. As luck would have it, I was fishing there just this past Friday. I never moved a trout. That’s how it goes… Congrats on great fish.

    • @tyferguson8407
      @tyferguson8407 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What creek is it?

    • @atlantic_fishing_pursuits
      @atlantic_fishing_pursuits 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tyferguson8407 haha always that one guy who has too ask...

    • @karmasucks1843
      @karmasucks1843 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That actually wasn’t the creek you think it is Tony and what you posted on wvangler / not $oop. At least we all know it was only 26” now ha ha ha ha Curtis Junior

  • @larrylaird3576
    @larrylaird3576 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic fish of a lifetime and your brother caught a gorgeous fish as well and I don't blame you for not telling where you caught it, everyone in west Virginia would be trying to get him.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching!!

  • @danieltimbs4573
    @danieltimbs4573 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome man congrats on such a beautiful fish!!!! Awesome that you let her go to reproduce and maybe make more trophies for that stream!! Just an awesome, awesome fish!!!!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That fish has been alive probably longer than I've been fishing. She deserves to live out the rest of her days in the creek! Glad you enjoyed!

    • @danieltimbs4573
      @danieltimbs4573 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t doubt that one bit she is definitely a survivor!!! Look forward to more great videos. I am going to try and do some streamer fishing this spring and I love watching the streamers and tactics you all use in those small streams!!!

  • @WhiteDogTrailCompany
    @WhiteDogTrailCompany 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hot Damn... that is one hell of a brown! I really appreciate the efforts you put into keeping that fish healthy and protecting the location. God knows everyone analyzes our videos to try to figure out where we got a particular fish. New to the channel but loving it!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!! Glad you’re liking the videos. I’ve seen a few of yours as well, keep up the good work man.

  • @chief_of_beef531
    @chief_of_beef531 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible fish! Incredible job with the net! It's one thing to hook a fish like that, and another to actually get it to the net. Well done!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      100% agree. Having a good net man is essential. And I've also hooked a few mega giant browns that popped off so I know how lucky I was! Thanks for watching!

  • @krzysztofr8598
    @krzysztofr8598 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just got 12 LBS Steelhead from the beach, was as happy as you! Congratulations.

  • @Rob.Brown13
    @Rob.Brown13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely insane fish! Good on you for 1. Releasing the fish and 2. Not naming the river. I'm sure people know where it is but places like that are few and far between. Well done!

    • @karmasucks1843
      @karmasucks1843 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This fish was actually caught by another angler in WV and measured at 26” what a shame.

  • @levelwitme
    @levelwitme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I wonder how many of the other browns you've caught in that creek have been spawned by that big mama. It's awesome that she'll live to keep on reproducing! Congratulations ❗

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!! I myself have walked past that fish a couple dozen times. Glad you enjoyed the video!

    • @bb9636
      @bb9636 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably very few due to the silt load.

  • @ccmusic2249
    @ccmusic2249 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    AMAZING! In all sincerity, it is as large and eerily similar in color to the brown in Iceland. I'm blown away. Such a great video. And in that small stream? I never would have guessed. Top shelf as always, gentlemen.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I've never been to Iceland but I have seen some of the pictures of brown trout out there. They honestly do look very similar.

    • @limoucheu8522
      @limoucheu8522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same pattern and colour because this is the same variation of Salmo trutta, it is Salmo trutta "lacustris" or a lacustran one. In Iceland (Lake Thingvallavatn) and also in France, (Dranse river, Lozère river) they grows sometimes close to (and maybe a little up, I search the reference) 15 kilos for more than 40 inches (sometimes more than 15 or 17 kilos exceptionally obese fish specially in sedentary conditions in deeps lake or sometimes in some large rivers (one place specifically) in NZ).

  • @cartermccully963
    @cartermccully963 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video and another amazing fish. Thanks for posting this. You guys do great.

  • @dylanagli1577
    @dylanagli1577 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back to back monsters. All caught first hand on camera. Awesome content guys.

  • @fishnelectrishn757
    @fishnelectrishn757 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awsome fish !!
    Great footage of catch and release

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed!

  • @cartergibb
    @cartergibb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job guys! That's the pinnacle of trout fishing right there! I saw your post on Instagram and couldn't wait for the upload!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the support on IG and TH-cam man! Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @saints51
    @saints51 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an incredible fish! I wish I knew how to find creeks like you do.

  • @craigleith100
    @craigleith100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man what a beautiful sight that was 👌 Congrats from Scotland ✌💙👍

  • @benstiles5765
    @benstiles5765 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My man, insane trout bro, nobody deserves that fish more than you guys. Ty for video. Can't wait for next video

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! That means a ton. Glad you enjoyed the video

  • @patspangler2351
    @patspangler2351 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!!! And you did it in your home state……makes it even sweeter. You just proved you don’t have to necessarily go to the “famous” streams and rivers to catch trophy fish…….as they say inNew Zealand, “good on you”!!!!!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed

    • @michaelduff688
      @michaelduff688 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im going to say this and that's it I can't help but notice there's no mention of home state or home waters , like your ashamed , what ever ,good fishing

  • @fishbouldermedia5161
    @fishbouldermedia5161 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats man, lifetime fish for sure. Thank you for handling that beautiful creature with care.

  • @Fishinguy123
    @Fishinguy123 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just bought My first flyrod and that is thanks to you!

  • @thecastawaycrew23
    @thecastawaycrew23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bloody insane lads! Well in ! Congrats thoroughly enjoyed watching that ! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed!

  • @flyfishhunter
    @flyfishhunter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done guys!! Big Congrats on a fish like that! Especially when not fishing one of your local streams. Keep up the good work!

  • @kozakmw88
    @kozakmw88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations👏🏻 I am in shock 🤯. thank you for showing us that legendary fish do exist and that they are continuing to grow. The population of trout in the stream will have a very strong genetic pool thanks to that extremely fit monster. Thank you once again 🙏🏻🙂

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @charlielong4857
    @charlielong4857 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This hole always looked promising! Glad you did not leak that spot or it would get ruined. Great Fish brotha!!!!

  • @trevenkuhn8479
    @trevenkuhn8479 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes!!! Amazing fish!!! Awesome!!! Congratulations!!!

  • @trentframe6789
    @trentframe6789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m a native West Virginian and I can say that, that is a big accomplishment. I’ve really been getting into trout fishing and exploring this wonderful state. And there is so much more to go. Would love to meet ya and show you some of the wonderful places I’ve been

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've spent a ton of time fishing the state and only MAYBE seen one other fish close to that size so I agree with what you are saying. I have a lot more to explore myself and I plan on doing a lot more exploration throughout the spring/summer. If you want to fish shoot me a message on Instagram.

  • @hookjawhunters9419
    @hookjawhunters9419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an awesome day ! Beautiful fish guys ! Congrats on breaking 30" 👏

  • @Obadiah50
    @Obadiah50 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent fishing, and excellent sportsmanship. Well done at 100% - I GET IT BROTHER!!!!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!!! Glad you enjoyed the video!!

  • @joelloyd6069
    @joelloyd6069 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    fish if a lifetime !! congrats on that one and for releasing it !! true sportsman

  • @benjamincollins9282
    @benjamincollins9282 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a very incredible catch guys if that video doesn't make people subscribe to your channel then I guess they don't like good entertainment cuz it don't get much better........just awsome......👏

  • @jamesschmitter2643
    @jamesschmitter2643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one boys! Now it's time to get a replica mount. A true fish of a lifetime! Way to go.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've been shopping around for sure. I haven't committed to anything yet.

  • @jeffadams6398
    @jeffadams6398 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    good job buddy! the videos are really sweet always enjoy them! keep having fun!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll do my best! Thanks for watching!

  • @brandonstewart4349
    @brandonstewart4349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    To think, you drove 13 hours to be at that spot at that moment. And for that fish to have lived 10+ years and feed on the opportunity you presented. Crossed paths in that chance mimes and I always think about that when I catch a memorable one. Beautiful moment, brother.

  • @hillbillysportsman5818
    @hillbillysportsman5818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on the fish of a lifetime! Did fish come from public water?? Thanks for the video!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! And yes the fish was caught on public water. That is the main reason for all of the secrecy.

  • @jeromedwojak918
    @jeromedwojak918 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tremendous fishing there, with tremendous fish. What an outstanding experience on the water! Great job there!

  • @chasse24peche
    @chasse24peche 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing fish! NY just opened up yesterday..can't wait!

  • @deanmarten
    @deanmarten 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One heck of a monster fish. Congratulations!! Well done!

  • @markgrant654
    @markgrant654 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a Monster Brown, UNBELIEVABLE!!!
    So Beautiful, Awesome job.

  • @jonpetty1008
    @jonpetty1008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see you back in WV. Awesome trout too man.

  • @matthewhayden2529
    @matthewhayden2529 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was definitely a beautiful brown trout!

  • @frankieshoenfelt8550
    @frankieshoenfelt8550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations. Great Work Guys👊👍

  • @babslegacy6141
    @babslegacy6141 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow my friend very nice video beaitiful trout nice fishing good week end stay safe big like

  • @DownstreamDownrange
    @DownstreamDownrange 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Well guys! I was out too and ALSO caught 30 INCHES!!! you just gotta add some of my trout in my video together!!! Well deserved John ✅🤝

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HAHAHAHA that's how most of my days go too. Thanks man!!

    • @DownstreamDownrange
      @DownstreamDownrange 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardmanfishing 🙌

    • @michaels7159
      @michaels7159 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This was not a 30 inch trout, and I'm guessing yours wasn't either lol.

  • @Highsmokepoker
    @Highsmokepoker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely crazy man, both catches are nice, congrats!

  • @markockerman9989
    @markockerman9989 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fish !! Nice work man ! Truly a fish of a life time!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I couldn't agree more!! Thanks for watching

  • @dustinpost7814
    @dustinpost7814 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome work guys! This is incredible!!!!

  • @BryceK60
    @BryceK60 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy cow awsome video awsome trout. Man in my dreams my gosh would love to catch something like that. Awsome job my friends love you guys and your videos

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I think that fish is in almost everybody's dreams. Glad you enjoyed!

  • @gordiejones2039
    @gordiejones2039 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    First...Awesome fish! Second....kinda funny you chase all the way to the White River and catch the monster in your backyard! Almost all I fish is streamers and that is what I chase, nice job.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know! Last year after we came back from the white Andrew caught a 25.5 inch brown, now this year I catch a 30. Maybe the white river is actually good luck! Thanks for watching!

  • @glennplatvoet7111
    @glennplatvoet7111 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are nice fish i would be awesome so happy and keep fishing nice video good day WOW

  • @WildBlueDiscovery
    @WildBlueDiscovery 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very big congratulations!! That is an awesome brown! Tightlines!!

  • @zachwhitmore4738
    @zachwhitmore4738 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh boy, this is gonna be a goooood one 👌
    Edit: Just finished watching and all I can say is: Wow...
    Seriously man, y’all deserved this. AMAZING brown of a LIFETIME! Y’all’s hard work paid off!

    • @marcuskorsgard3100
      @marcuskorsgard3100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It iiiisss a good one!

    • @zachwhitmore4738
      @zachwhitmore4738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marcuskorsgard3100 Yeah man, no doubt. These guys have been on the streamer grind for years and it’s just awesome to see them land a brown like that.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much!! It really was unbelievable!

    • @marcuskorsgard3100
      @marcuskorsgard3100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hardmanfishing So cool that you answered!

  • @flyfishincrazy
    @flyfishincrazy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know you were using an 8 weight according to video, but what weight/length rod do you normally throw those big streamers with and what tippet? Thank you. Killer fish by the way.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We usually throw anywhere from a 6 to an 8 wt, all of which are 9 foot rods although you could go a little shorter. Tippet we throw 0x or just get saltwater tippet. So usually like 10 to 16 pound test.

    • @flyfishincrazy
      @flyfishincrazy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardmanfishing thank you

  • @sippingrises7669
    @sippingrises7669 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just incredible. Not much to say but a huge congrats for a huge brown. 👏

  • @antoniomora1255
    @antoniomora1255 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    32 inches is...more than 80 cm!!! It´s amazing. I praise you for not making public the location of the river but I praise you even more for releasing that specimen without slaughterig it for weighing it. My hat is off to you.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! We just used a conversion calculator online. It isn't perfect but it doesn't have too be. It is more important for me that the fish is okay!

  • @SUflyfshn-YT
    @SUflyfshn-YT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That truly is a great catch. That’s amazing and honestly thought you could only catch one that huge in New Zealand. Keep that place hidden. Tight lines!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      New Zealand is special but sometimes you can find a unicorn. Thanks for watching!!

  • @bjnelson9490
    @bjnelson9490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a beauty my friend. My largest is from Va. It was 28.5 inches. You don't see many 30 plus. Outstanding. Be sure to get you a repo mount. Good job and good luck.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wil for sure!! Thank you for watching!

    • @karmasucks1843
      @karmasucks1843 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This fish was actually caught by another angler in WV and measured at 26” what a shame.

  • @appleseeD552
    @appleseeD552 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    HOLY COW!!😳 What a BRUISER! 😳👍 I wouldn't share that location either😁....beauties my friends....FREAKIN GORGEOUS😳👍....keep the vidz comin boooys✌😎

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed!

  • @mmiles55
    @mmiles55 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job guys! Love the channel

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad you like the channel! Thanks for watching!

  • @reddsflies
    @reddsflies 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can count me in for any streamer video chasing big browns. Good work fellas!

  • @skipsamples2647
    @skipsamples2647 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations! You are in the special club and I only know of 1 person who has caught at 30+ and I have been fly fishing for 40+ years. Now your brother's fish was not bad at all and both of you did well and you definitely need to keep this location to yourself. Do not share and I admire your being concerned about the video.

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! And yeah we definitely don't want that spot to be blown up. I'm sure people will want to fish WV, but it takes a lot of work to figure out these fish. T

  • @jacobbuterbaugh1
    @jacobbuterbaugh1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You both definitely deserve those fish. Keep the good videos coming.

  • @timfly9908
    @timfly9908 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats!!! Had big fish moving in bluebird skies a couple weeks ago! Giants also!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! it's always weird when that happens. I'm never sure if it is just luck or if there is some reason they are moving.

  • @kathypresley7973
    @kathypresley7973 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A gorgeous fish! Congratulations

  • @benshort4801
    @benshort4801 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a beautiful fish, big congrats!

  • @daniellenewman9184
    @daniellenewman9184 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol you act like you’ve been streamer fishing for 10 years!!!! You literally used to throw rap alas and spin rods like 5 years ago dawg but glad to see you’ve finally put that up ! Congrats on a great fish

  • @SeaSlider33
    @SeaSlider33 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great fish !
    You need to do some how to videos.
    Flies, rigging, techniques, leader setup etc.
    Thanks & tight lines

  • @billm7159
    @billm7159 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job...The home state has great trout water...

  • @kylekrummel7447
    @kylekrummel7447 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving your videos dude!!!!

  • @davidleimeister5027
    @davidleimeister5027 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely 💯 incredible. Congratulations!

  • @chasinbowsnbrowns3652
    @chasinbowsnbrowns3652 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! You put the work in and good things will happen! Congrats on a fish of a lifetime, ripping streamers is the way to go , big bugs big fish ! Good job not horsing him in , and a net man definitely helps ! Again great video and that second brown was a trophy in itself!! Tight lines 👏

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!

  • @marylovesmakeup1000
    @marylovesmakeup1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job guys! That’s a BIG BOY RIGHT THERE! 🙌🤜🤛

  • @rossnorton4042
    @rossnorton4042 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "I've been ready" Classic! I was honestly impressed with catching the muddler minnow, then BOOM! Congrats

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well the minnow was stuck on a rock and I was just able to pick it up... I figure people would like to see it! But thank you!!

  • @djisback1622
    @djisback1622 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a jaw dropping brown! I'm so happy for you man these caliber of fish do not come often!

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I'm not sure if I'll ever catch another one like it

    • @djisback1622
      @djisback1622 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardmanfishing, you're welcome! Years ago I lost a 10+ pound brown and have never come close to anything larger than 21" since.

  • @ZachRussell.W
    @ZachRussell.W 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I caught a big fat 3.7 lb 18.5” brown in creek that’s only 5 ft wide and I was so shocked , that fish is a dream , well done !!!

  • @brandonrathbone7684
    @brandonrathbone7684 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats man..thats on a whole new level there

    • @hardmanfishing
      @hardmanfishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you.. I'll probably never be able to repeat it

    • @brandonrathbone7684
      @brandonrathbone7684 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardmanfishing if anybody can its you or your brother . Keep up the great vids man. Ive learned a lot from you guys