I knew a few streams like this in northern California and it was awesome. No fancy long casting skills required just rock hopping and nailing little trout anywhere from 4-15" in every little pocket! Not the biggest trout but they're still a blast on a 5wt fly rod and just rock hopping around on such beautiful little streams tucked away in steep remote canyons.
Never ceases to amaze me how invisible trout are in habitat like this. Really appreciate the high stick tutorial, I needed help with that. The bug section was awesome too. Fort Worth, Texas is not a major trout fishing destination but thanks to TPWD we will be getting stockers soon. Time to dust off the fly gear.
Just want to say thanks. By far one of the easiest listening instructional vids to watch. Lots of info and one of the few that include specific stream entomology. Front range stream action picking up. Took a nice cutbow Wednesday on a dry and small stones were the meal of choice for the browns. Tight lines and Ty again
Thank you very much. Nice instructional video. I've been fly fishing for 30 years and learned several things. I'm planning a trip to this area over the summer from sun scorched Arizona and was looking to see what was in the area. This was a good indication of the conditions I'll face. Thanks for the buggy stuff, always good. Looks like I should invest in a lighter rod, never really branched out from the 5 weights. Blessings
What a great video! Thank you very much. I fish in mountain streams in Colombia, and these Colorado freestone streams are the most alike I've seen in the internet. Very inspirational, very clear. Keep up with the good job!
Really appreciated the info on matching the insects and the examples provided. I'm not much of a fly fisherman but it will still help in matching with some of the 1/32oz jig patterns I want to use. Amazing how trout are such voracious animals and eat such a wide variety of things.
What a good video - clear and totally unpretentious in a relaxed engaging manner. Beautiful free stone waters to be fished - every pocket and run has exciting potential. Thank you. More please! Regards, John C. 🇨🇦🇬🇧
I live in the blue ridge valley and this is the majority of terrain for natives and wilds. I love this and actually find this more difficult than big water, and more rewarding. Love catching native brookies in the mountains with a 2wt. on a dry.
Awesome!! Great commentary & knowledge, Excellent music, superb film quality, I love fly fishing, learned in Colorado. Thanks so much for sharing this!
Thank you for the last portion of the video, this will help immensely when coming up with patterns for fly tying. Super informational, much appreciated!
Thank you rmflyfisher for a lovely and informative film. Your clear advise has made fishing the faster water of my local stream much less intimidating. Thanks again for helping me catch more fish.
forgot to mention sorry .Im very proud of you .You are a very good teacher i learner a bunch from your research in this great Video . Thanks Brush Creek Rod Builder Yakima Wa
great video once again. I just became a member of a camp up in the mountains. great tips on locating trout. will be reading the waters next trip up. thanks my friend.
Yep. Would be more than happy to meet another person bitten by the fly fishing bug. Turn him onto a few of my favorite flies for the streams chosen. Was out yesterday and caught 6. What a wonderful state we live in. Thanks josh and tight lines to ya!
Great Im a 12 year old and im just starting fly fishing and im loving it! :) Thank you for this video its very educational and helpful for me (a begginer) :D Once again THANK YOU!
Dry Flies work great. Just find the slower water inbetween all the white water that they can just hang in. By high sticking, you can place them in all the calm areas and seams. It works great in the white water sections and you'll find plenty of trout hiding in there that people pass up in the small pockets. Feel free to email me with any questions that you have!
A lot of good information freestone is all I fish and you are right I fish the fast water everyone else passes up and do good from time to time.Just take your time
Thank you! Glad that I could help. If you ever get a chance, head over to the website and send me a hero picture sometime. Love to see people having success!
I have a lot of fun on small creeks with a 7ft 3wt. Lots of guys I know use 8'6" 4 wt because if is a great all around rod. I also fish my 8'6" 3wt as a more general rod, but have a 5wt for bigger water. If you have more questions feel free to email me.
Loved the video. I'm moving to greeley colorado area in the spring. I hope I can find a little stream like that within 30 miles. Know of any you would like to share?
+Rocky Mountain Fly Fisher Such an informative video - thanks for all the practical info. I'm pretty new to fishing and was planning on bringing a spinning setup (for versatility) with a bobber & fly on my upcoming Colorado trip, but these streams seem a lot more suited for traditional fly fishing. I'm a little intimidated by fly fishing though - I heard there was a pretty steep learning curve. Is the hardest part about it the casting mechanics or simply learning how to choose the right flies? Thanks
awesome vid, I've only caught on trout out of big t, any suggestions on starter waters wear fish arnt so picky. I live in Arvada close to clear creek I'm going to try my luck there first. thank you for the vid again
Awesome! My family is vacationing to the Rocky Mtn. National park area this spring. Would you mind if I sent you a message with a few specific questions? This will be my first time fly fishing for wild trout. Great videos!
What is the fist fisherman wearing - hiking boots and regular pants? But in that case your feet are wet all the time... Or are these some sort of novel waders?
I haven't done this type of fishing. It looks like a long rod would be useful, in spite of how small the streams are. Like nine feet instead of seven-and-a-half. And I'd guess you could use short leaders. And in such bubbly, quick water, I can't see why you'd need delicate tippets.
Hey welder. Clear creek is great. Its making a comeback after100 years of mining. Big fish are rare..but so is getting skinned. Water's pretty low right now but post a comment and maybe we can get out someday and fish tunnel 4 and down. Tons of nice lil browns and bows
This was such a helpful video! Had to share. I've been trying to fish here for a year now, w/o much luck. One question, how important is depth and do you recommend a certain length between flies? I have trouble gauging the depth of the water and feel my flies are always dragging the ground.
+Patrick Farley It can be tricky but if your flies are hitting the bottom every now at then and not getting stuck, you are doing good. One way to help is to use unweighted flies so they rise up off the bottom a bit and use split shot to get them down. The shot doesn't hang up as much and then the flies can bounce around naturally. Shot about 2-3 inches in front of first fly on small streams, more on bigger water. About 8 inches between the two flies in small water.
The best small stream fly fishing video I have ever seen.
I just like to fish period 😎
I knew a few streams like this in northern California and it was awesome. No fancy long casting skills required just rock hopping and nailing little trout anywhere from 4-15" in every little pocket! Not the biggest trout but they're still a blast on a 5wt fly rod and just rock hopping around on such beautiful little streams tucked away in steep remote canyons.
Without a doubt, the best 101 video for small stream fishing in the Rocky Mountains. Well done sir.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Never ceases to amaze me how invisible trout are in habitat like this. Really appreciate the high stick tutorial, I needed help with that. The bug section was awesome too. Fort Worth, Texas is not a major trout fishing destination but thanks to TPWD we will be getting stockers soon. Time to dust off the fly gear.
I can't believe it's been 10 years since the first time I watched this great video.
great video, I loved how you broke down the stream into small windows with the purple dots. That was very helpful!!
Just did my first fly fishing in Colorado and had tons of success. Just wish I had been able to fish some streams like this. Beautiful video! Thanks
The entomology section was awesome. Much appreciated with the pics and descriptions.
Just want to say thanks. By far one of the easiest listening instructional vids to watch. Lots of info and one of the few that include specific stream entomology. Front range stream action picking up. Took a nice cutbow Wednesday on a dry and small stones were the meal of choice for the browns. Tight lines and Ty again
Really well done. Excellent primer for newcomers to fishing small streams. They've always been my favorite type of water.
I am new to fly fishing and seen about 30 vids. Thanks for the valuable lessons. The best content delivered so that we all can benefit.
Thank you
Thank you very much. Nice instructional video. I've been fly fishing for 30 years and learned several things. I'm planning a trip to this area over the summer from sun scorched Arizona and was looking to see what was in the area. This was a good indication of the conditions I'll face. Thanks for the buggy stuff, always good. Looks like I should invest in a lighter rod, never really branched out from the 5 weights. Blessings
I’ve taught myself how to fly fish, and this video is absolutely 100% what I’ve taught myself. Right on man, great video.
What a great video! Thank you very much. I fish in mountain streams in Colombia, and these Colorado freestone streams are the most alike I've seen in the internet. Very inspirational, very clear. Keep up with the good job!
The video is very educational and well done. High sticking is a very good method with as little of line on stream as possible.
Really appreciated the info on matching the insects and the examples provided. I'm not much of a fly fisherman but it will still help in matching with some of the 1/32oz jig patterns I want to use. Amazing how trout are such voracious animals and eat such a wide variety of things.
What a good video - clear and totally unpretentious in a relaxed engaging manner. Beautiful free stone waters to be fished - every pocket and run has exciting potential. Thank you. More please!
Regards,
John C.
🇨🇦🇬🇧
At 550, its amazing how a monster will be found and usually break you off in skinny water. Loved it , great video.
I live in the blue ridge valley and this is the majority of terrain for natives and wilds. I love this and actually find this more difficult than big water, and more rewarding. Love catching native brookies in the mountains with a 2wt. on a dry.
Well said. Thanks for watching.
Awesome!! Great commentary & knowledge, Excellent music, superb film quality, I love fly fishing, learned in Colorado. Thanks so much for sharing this!
best, most practical and instructive video I've seen on freestone stream fishing!
HaplessLee Thank you!
Excellent video. Learned alot, enjoyed the beautiful scenery and very pleasant presentation. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for the last portion of the video, this will help immensely when coming up with patterns for fly tying. Super informational, much appreciated!
I really enjoyed all of the HD Insect photos and related flies. Thank you for putting together such a nice video!
+IrieAdventures Thanks! Glad you liked it.
Whats Next for you?? I just got a tube and have been having a blast at Spinney, Might go try the Buttes before it gets too cold!
Very worthy production, thanks. I'll be in Boulder next week and thinking about creeks to fish.
One of, if not THE best youtube vids I've come across on this subject. Thanks!
Very informative and detailed video on fly fishing helped me out a lot on small stream fishing and water reading. 10 out of 10 rating
Thank you rmflyfisher for a lovely and informative film. Your clear advise has made fishing the faster water of my local stream much less intimidating. Thanks again for helping me catch more fish.
I'll be in Colorado fishing in September can't wait.
i just watched one of your videos from 2012. You were way ahead, and more than I with your high sticking and entomology cheers
Thank you. Keep at it! Get out there and have fun and it will be second nature!
Really great video. The pink dots help a lot. As a newcomer this is maybe the most detailed informative video I’ve seen.
forgot to mention sorry .Im very proud of you .You are a very good teacher i learner a bunch from your research in this great Video .
Thanks Brush Creek Rod Builder Yakima Wa
great video once again. I just became a member of a camp up in the mountains. great tips on locating trout. will be reading the waters next trip up. thanks my friend.
Great video! I love how you left getting tangled in a tree at around 1:27. I'll feel just a little less of an ass next time I do the same.
Love the music and the video. Great stuff!
Well done my friend. I really appreciate all of the information you supplied. It's a real help. Great fish by the way!
Thanks a lot for such an informative video. I have been watching many lately and this one ranks at the top.I really appreciate it.
Thank you. Glad you found it useful.
Thanks for jumping in! Hope you guys make it out.
my kinda fisherman. I live for the small fast creeks. thanks for the nice video
Excellent presentation, sir.
Yep. Would be more than happy to meet another person bitten by the fly fishing bug. Turn him onto a few of my favorite flies for the streams chosen. Was out yesterday and caught 6. What a wonderful state we live in. Thanks josh and tight lines to ya!
I am a fan of your videos and site. Part three to this video was the most helpful for me. Thank you for this video and I look forward to more vids.
Great
Im a 12 year old and im just starting fly fishing and im loving it! :)
Thank you for this video its very educational and helpful for me (a begginer) :D
Once again THANK YOU!
Marko Vasiljevic 17 year old* Time FLIES!
Your voice is like velvet cake for the ears.
that is creepy
great work man. this is a rad informational you have here. stuff that can apply to big rivers and the creeks.
Great video - you've got to make more of these
I laughed way to hard watching you float down the stream hahah... but great video thanks so much for sharing!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.
Very informative I will be going to Colorado next summer, good job thanks
Ok thanks, I used that setup today and caught nine little rainbows. So again thankyou for the advice.
thank you excellent tutorial loved th arrows and d
ots also the high stick demos
Dry Flies work great. Just find the slower water inbetween all the white water that they can just hang in. By high sticking, you can place them in all the calm areas and seams. It works great in the white water sections and you'll find plenty of trout hiding in there that people pass up in the small pockets. Feel free to email me with any questions that you have!
Is Galving Guiding your website?
@@garyrafferty7625 no. Haven't had one for a long time now.
Great video! Thanks from Australia!!
Thanks for the feedback. Gald to know it helped!
great vid..... awesome tips for people like me trying to learn a thing or two...great scenery too
Very nice video, wish I was there now...
Thanks for website. A very nice outdoor there
A lot of good information freestone is all I fish and you are right I fish the fast water everyone else passes up and do good from time to time.Just take your time
Great video .. I'm just starting out fly fishing alot of good info
Thanks. Glad you liked it.
Awesome video! Lots of great information
Thank you! Glad that I could help. If you ever get a chance, head over to the website and send me a hero picture sometime. Love to see people having success!
Great teaching video!!!. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching! Glad you liked it.
This type of water is perfect for tenkara. Have you ever tried it?
Thank you. Very educational. I live in CO.
Thank you.
Mostly standard patterns. If you head over to the website you will see a free e-books tab. Have a look at the confidence patterns.
I have a lot of fun on small creeks with a 7ft 3wt. Lots of guys I know use 8'6" 4 wt because if is a great all around rod. I also fish my 8'6" 3wt as a more general rod, but have a 5wt for bigger water. If you have more questions feel free to email me.
Loved the video. I'm moving to greeley colorado area in the spring. I hope I can find a little stream like that within 30 miles. Know of any you would like to share?
Yes! Live up in Northern CO so can give you some direction. Head over to the website and email me and I'll get you hooked up.
Thanks much. I'll get back to you within a week. Kinda busy
why are your videos so darn good?
+Rocky Mountain Fly Fisher
Such an informative video - thanks for all the practical info. I'm pretty new to fishing and was planning on bringing a spinning setup (for versatility) with a bobber & fly on my upcoming Colorado trip, but these streams seem a lot more suited for traditional fly fishing.
I'm a little intimidated by fly fishing though - I heard there was a pretty steep learning curve. Is the hardest part about it the casting mechanics or simply learning how to choose the right flies? Thanks
Great little video.
Great video! Very informative and helpful!!
Fantastic video!
+Rocky Mountain Fly Fisher Are you using a yarn indicator at the 10:07 mark or a large dry fly?
Is this the south fork of the rio? All that bolder water looked extremely farmilar.
Awesome that you are getting into the sport. Feel free to send me and email with any questions.
Perfect video! Great information, useful for here in Idaho. Thanks for putting this video together, you definitely earned a subscribe!
-Matt
Foam is home,
Rocks rock,
Wood is good!
yaaay! someone actually knows the saying!
Good to know that was helpful. Let me know if you have any more bug questions and I'll be glad to help.
Thanks for the complement. If you ever take any pictures, I love to see them, You can send them to my email at the website in the info for the video.
Great videos. I was in RMNP about 5 years ago and wish I had you video available back then. What kind of indicator do you use, a wad of Antron
awesome vid, I've only caught on trout out of big t, any suggestions on starter waters wear fish arnt so picky. I live in Arvada close to clear creek I'm going to try my luck there first. thank you for the vid again
I’m heading over to Colorado next week and was wondering what flies to use as I live on the other side of the country. Do you have any recommendations
No problem. Thanks for watching.
grape creek is great too!
Could you please list the flies you like to use. Thank you sir. (From Gunnison)
Awesome! My family is vacationing to the Rocky Mtn. National park area this spring. Would you mind if I sent you a message with a few specific questions? This will be my first time fly fishing for wild trout. Great videos!
Very good video. Thanks
Lindo video didáctico y educativo. Desde chile
What is the fist fisherman wearing - hiking boots and regular pants? But in that case your feet are wet all the time... Or are these some sort of novel waders?
+corombol It's known as "wet wading".
+Kestutis kartais zmonems dregme patinka
I haven't done this type of fishing. It looks like a long rod would be useful, in spite of how small the streams are. Like nine feet instead of seven-and-a-half. And I'd guess you could use short leaders. And in such bubbly, quick water, I can't see why you'd need delicate tippets.
Hey welder. Clear creek is great. Its making a comeback after100 years of mining. Big fish are rare..but so is getting skinned. Water's pretty low right now but post a comment and maybe we can get out someday and fish tunnel 4 and down. Tons of nice lil browns and bows
great video. Appreciate your details.
What is the brand of the younger man chest pack ?good video
Awesome video. What kind of chest harness are you using?
Tymur Abbas An old Clear Creek. Been discontinued for a while now unfortunately.
This was such a helpful video! Had to share. I've been trying to fish here for a year now, w/o much luck. One question, how important is depth and do you recommend a certain length between flies? I have trouble gauging the depth of the water and feel my flies are always dragging the ground.
+Patrick Farley It can be tricky but if your flies are hitting the bottom every now at then and not getting stuck, you are doing good. One way to help is to use unweighted flies so they rise up off the bottom a bit and use split shot to get them down. The shot doesn't hang up as much and then the flies can bounce around naturally. Shot about 2-3 inches in front of first fly on small streams, more on bigger water. About 8 inches between the two flies in small water.
A mix of with and without.
Nice and authentic video ! Thanks for share !
Forgot to mention that in these boulder strewn streams you haved to be careful not to bang hooked fish on the rocks!
Nature is beautiful 😚