30 DAY FISHING CHALLENGE (Multi-species) || Fly Fishing, Spin Fishing, and Tenkara Fishing
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- 30 day fishing challenge!!
Last month I decided to set myself a challenge to catch a fish every day for 30 days. I was confident in my ability to catch a fish every day given the time… but time is something that we’re all short on. I work a full time job so I knew my biggest challenge would be catching fish during the work week. I scouted out areas close to home for several weeks before I decided to start the challenge. I knew this would test my abilities, my patience, and my sanity.. but at the end of the day the fish… and Mother Nature.. would be the determining factor.
In this video you get just about everything. You'll see me fly fishing, spin fishing, and tenkara fishing. You'll see me trout fishing, bass fishing, and just generally going after anything that will bite. The name of the game was to catch a fish ever day, I wasn't too concerned with the size or species, nor was I concerned with what I was using to catch them. This was however an artificial only challenge... because let's be honest live bait would have been cheating. I caught trout several big brown trout, some rainbow trout, a few largemouth bass, a few smallmouth bass, some brook trout and more.
The difficulty of this challenge was the lack of time, not necessarily the act of catching fish. I truly hope everyone enjoys this longer form higher effort TH-cam video. If it does well I'll do more similar videos in the future.
#fishing #troutfishing #bassfishing #flyfishing #spinfishing #outdoors
Let's just appreciate how much this guy does so we can sit at home and watch.
This video probably took me over a week to edit... absolutely ridiculous. Thanks for watching!
I really do appreciate how much Jon does for us. But I think I would appreciate him more if I could actually fish with him (hint lol).
I agree David. That would be great to have the chance to fish with Jon one day.
Once again making one of the best videos I am yet to see. Your channel is one of the best, if not the best fly fishing channels out there and this video was no exception.
I'm glad you enjoyed it!! I put a lot of effort into this one
You are true fisherman and feel thankful to have found this Chanel. It resonates with me on so many levels.
I'm glad you enjoy the videos!!
"Stocker McStockerton" Is so classic. That is the exact stuff my friends and I say
That’s amazing 😂
Thank you for showing your true feelings! It’s good to show that everyone has their own battles and it’s ok to struggle and feel emotions. Good luck with yours!
Excellent job. Tough challenge but I knew you could pull it off. Congrats. Keep up the fantastic work. You and your craft are appreciated by many.
Thank you! That means a lot
Awesome video as always! Definitely my favorite TH-cam channel. Personally I'm glad you dont edit out all of the frustrating times while out fishing. Feels more real, like we're out there fishing with you. I'm from Colorado and hope you come back out here to add to the Colorado series.
Thank you so much! I purposefully kept some of the tough times in this video. And I’ll for sure be back out in Colorado before too long. But I’ll wait until after runoff
Cool challenge. I have 30-40 minutes to fish on my lunch break most days and fish most every day. That would have helped you a lot.
Where do you get your nets? That orange 1 in this video is 🔥 dude! Drop a link sometime ,if it's possible
Most underrated fishing channel on TH-cam. Keep up the grind, your big break is coming soon.
Thank you!
love your videos man truly amazing fisherman at fly fishing
Thank you so much!
Do you prefer spin,or fly fishing for streams,creeks ??????
Great video awesome work I believe I caught a fish everyday in March this year and almost in April too lol been a great year for fishing
That's incredible!! I just don't have the time to keep doing that, I about ran myself into the ground
what do you do for your 9-5?
I was off work for the weekend Friday morning instead of going to bed after a night shift I went brown trout fishing instead all day
Day 21 looks awesome!
Hey man, I’ve been loving your channel. You mind me askin what state/province/region you live in? I only ask because I like in Connecticut, and this looks very similar around here!
I'm from WV, which is where a lot of my content is filmed! Glad you're enjoying the videos
How do u know when fish eat when nymphing?
Hi, what tippet you have used on fly rod?
what where you using for bait
The green fly reel
Do you ever fish Eastern Pa if so how
Hi may I know where you from ?
What state do you live in?
Good ole WV
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John, this is one of your very best videos. Why? Because of all the different circumstances you were caughting fish. And indeed those native brookies are "a work of art".
Oh, and I forgot to say that I appreciated very much your sayings about to handle the fish decently.
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed the video
What an outstanding video! I especially loved all the different rods you used. Jon you are the best.
thanks for all the work you do to produce these videos.
Absolutely one of your best videos ever. I love all the different fish you caught and all the different methods and styles you used to complete the 30 day challenge. Keep up the great work.
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it
Heck yeah. What a great concept and no easy feat to deliver. Kudos!
what rod did you start out with there??
This is such an awesome video
Thank you! It took a while to put together that’s for sure 😂
This was a fun ride. Love seeing the bass in the mix too - I fly fish a lot now but still chase bass a lot.
Bass fishing is fun!! It's just so saturated on TH-cam. But I'll probably squeeze some in this summer
@@hardmanfishing For sure - I bass fish as a secondary these days, but seeing them caught on bugs is still a trip for me.
Man Im loving this channel. Can I ask what fly rod you were using? The one with the black handle. Also im very curious if will do a gear video? Maybe show your favorite rods, reels, waders ect. Anyhow your videos are great. Very enjoyable to watch and you give great tips.
Great video! Just started to get further into fly fishing and I like that this channel shows the grind along with some of the struggles that all of us experience. Its also refreshing to see some “realistic” sized fish along with some absolute tanks. Thank you for the hard work and giving us some top tier entertainment when we cant be out on the water.
Side note, can anyone identify what kind of fly reel he’s using?
Those southern Appalachian brookies are genetically distinct from northern brooks. So I guess, to a small degree, they are their own species.
I’m wondering if I need to have a trout license/ stamp to harvest trout in Georgia but I’m 14 and under the age of 16 but ga regulations didn’t say anything about not having to have a trout license if you under the age of 16
Challenge completed
Your YT blow up is coming soon my guy. trust! Keep up the hard work!!!
I hope so! Thank you
Any chance we can get some details on that net? looks perfect.
What reel are you using, is that a Bauer?
Are stockers that easy to catch there in the Appalachians??? You kept saying going for a sure thing when catching the stockers. Where I’m from they aren’t that easy to catch cus you have thousands of people everyday pressuring them and sometimes you go 5-6 days in a row without getting a bite and there only like 10”
Yeah I mean lots of people fish for them. I just avoid the days they stock, and then I don’t fish the holes right along the road 😂 they’re definitely the dumbest trout, so as long as I can find them I can usually get them to eat.
What fly are you using?
Quick release counts!
It's on the hook it counts
First off, PROPS on making this BIIIIIIIG vid my friend.🙂👍 It's always a treat to be able to enjoy a long vid while relaxin....so thank you for this. Second, you asked about the spots on a Smallmouth you caught and the only thing that comes to mind, providing it wasn't parasites er sumthin, is that it adapted to its environment with those simply for camo purposes. 🤷♂️ Again, thanks for makin this and plz keep these comin my friend. Peace ✌😎
Hey man,
I just started watching your videos 3 months ago and you are a huge reason why I started fly fishing at 24. I just caught my first two trout out of Colorado (where I'm from). I am so grateful for your channel and get a kick out of all of your content. Anyways, I don't know if this is too personal, but I was wondering what you do for your full-time job brother. You and your brother keep up the amazing videos because it is so refreshing to see such honest and whilesome content.
So few dare to venture from their comfort zone, so many are quick to scoff at how the other person is catching fish. Love seeing your challenge encompass so many species of freshwater fish using every means possible with skill to catch them. Let's end the hate!!! And realize the point is having fun catching fish using any tool in your arsenal that works for you. Well done bub!
Them stocked trout in wv are really good healthy strong fish this year . I’m sure any of them that aren’t caught well Kept or beat on the bank have a good chance of moving up into cold water and reproducing.
Stock trout love those rooster tails, I have caught a few native off them as well. Gotta go outside and practice with my fly rod and see what I can get into this weekend. Thanks for the great videos and using all the tools at your disposal.
This was an incredible video I loved listening to it while I worked!
That’s awesome!! Glad you enjoyed the video
Agree the natives back home in WV are still some of the most beautiful trout I have encountered.
Awesome video brother. 👍💯
Thank you!
Such pretty creeks and fish, gotta love trout
1h Vid, cool stuff can’t wait to enjoy it!
This video may not get the views it deserves - but you're a legend.
Thank you! It’s actually one of my worst performing videos I’ve had… which is surprising to me. But glad you enjoyed!
@@hardmanfishing it is tough when you get longer format videos to keep viewer attention-it’s why shorts and TikTok is the new norm-sucks that videos like this are sidelined with all the work, your videos are great-keep doing your thing and it will compound!
Unreal video.
Thanks! Took a crap ton of effort😂
Awesome video!! That took a lot of dedication! As for those little spots on the smallmouth, they’re a nematode worm parasite that lives under the skin of all sorts of fish, the fish get them from eating snails, which get them from eating heron poop, and the herons get them from eating the fish! The snails and herons are just carriers, they never know they even have the parasites, it’s an interesting process!
That's awesome!! I had no idea.
I love this so much. I have caught at least a few fish everyday for the last 2 months while working full time. Where there's a will, there's a way, and i have nothing but will. Thanks for the awesome content.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!
A tenkara rod would be near perfect for those small native brookie streams. Little easier to rig too so could save time like the spinning rod did.
Love the channel, hope to get a western fly rod in addition to my tenkara rods partly because of this channel.
Tenkara is an awesome technique for small streams indeed! Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy the western fly rod
Always counts for me.
100% That counted. The challenge was to catch and that in and of itself is not easy. Great video! Thanks for sharing and all the work you did to make it happen!
Thank you for watching!!!
Cool to see you using the Tenkara rod. I really enjoy mine, its very effective for nymphing with the sensitive tip. Makes me want to get a dedicated nymphing rod.
Yeah it's fun, I hadn't used it in a while but I felt like it was appropriate
Amazing fishing well done
That small mouth has the same parasite the small mouth in casselman river have . I’m thinking it must be Ohio river drainage thing .
That could be! This was a trib of the Ohio (eventually)
If only I had the time.
Amazing video love the content I’m just trying to be like you keep it up your an inspiration 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you!!
Good fishing!
Wicked shit, good on you for holding out ❤
Glad you enjoyed!
I love the professional backlash on day 26. Great series. thanks for sharing.
It takes a lot of skill to get that tangled!!
I’m really enjoying this video and seeing all the different waters! Thanks!
Glad you're enjoying it!
Name of the cool black fly rod your useing? Very good video😊
It's an Adams XTZ
I love to trout fish just went the other day brook trout is my favorite pattern out of all them I plan on adventuring into fly fishing I got a lot to learn tho lol
It's a blast! Definitely give it a shot
@@hardmanfishing absolutely will I can’t wait still learning about flies and the meaning behind like dry flies wet flies Nymphing stuff like that
Did you learn anything doing this challenge?
I learned a lot about myself during the challenge. One of them being that I can't fish every day if I don't have time, because if I kept doing this I'd have gotten burned out quick I think. Also that taking time for myself and to hangout with friends is important for your mental health LOL Of course there are other things fishing related, but honestly the weather was decent so time was more of the issue than figuring out the fish.
That was fantastic! Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you!!
What type of leader do you use while nymphing ? It seems you never actually get into your fly line