Fly Fishing Wyoming -The Bighorn Mountains (part 1)
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- In this series, I'm Fly Fishing Wyoming. The trip started in the Bighorn National Forest. Wyoming is truly a special place full of outdoor adventure and for the next two weeks, I'll be living out of my truck exploring the area. A map is definitely needed (get one at the Fly Shop Bighorns in Sheridan), cell service and mapping apps don't line up. There are unlimited dispersed camping options available in the area, as well as National Forest campgrounds if you prefer developed sites. It was a great time, looking forward to exploring more of it next year! Part 2 below...
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Great video! Beautiful place! Thanks for Not putting any stupid music in your videos when your fishing I love hearing the stream!
Haha, thank u. Did the stupid music thing and other people said the same thing...why are u using that stupid music. So no more music in my vids!
@@LooknFishy Also appreciate that you're not constantly talking while you're fishing. No need, It's obvious you're having a great time and the fish are amazing.
@@ev4504 thank u, adding any talking has been super challenging. I'm not a talkative person. Like most people , I think, I just want to hear the river and not people hollering or celebrating every fish they catch. Thx for the feedback, definitely listening!
Just started watching these videos and I agree about the music (or lack thereof), makes me feel like I'm on the water!
Great vid drew....how do you afford all the trips ?
Love my Wyoming 💜 My Grandfather worked for the Forest Service in the Bighorns, during the 50's/60's he helped build many of the forest Service roads.
We did quite a bit of fishing in the70's...On the Shell/Greybull side..mainly in the smaller brooks..(since we were little kids).. We would clean the fish.and take them back to camp..grandma would cook them in cast iron skillet over the fire. With fried potatoes, and Corn on the Cob.....Yum😋
If I could only go back in time...🎣
That is a really cool story. Sounds like the perfect job...both rewarding and lasting! Very cool! Thank u for sharing!
Wyoming is beautiful, thanks for sharing and appreciate keeping the actual location mum.
Very easy to see why people who don't fish travel there, very scenic. Yep, not mine to share!
Drew LooknFishy I’m in Gillette wyoming about 2 hours from Sheridan . Drooling over these creeks ! Anyway u can share the name of them?
@@coleb5188 sorry, they aren't mine to share.
Drew LooknFishy killing me!
@@coleb5188 could be a lot of places. Might be Ten Sleep Creek but there would be miles & miles of searching involved.
One of my favorite rivers of all time! The wind river section is amazing! Wow those fish are live wires and high jumping! Nice work, such great feels! I’m curious as to what’s the biggest trout you’ve caught on one of these solo dep wilderness trips?
I drove past it I think, looked amazing. Definitely gonna come back and hit the bigger waters one day!
@@LooknFishy it’s definitely worth it, the wind river is on a Reservation so it gets very little pressure. You can camp at a sight right in the canyon and pay the $20 rod fee....it’s pretty magical. I just used my 3# last week and had so much fun, I forgot how much I love using it. Thanks for posting and hope there is some more from your Wyoming trio, definitely my favorite fly fishing state.
@@mattier3030 that was exactly where I thought I thought it was, I remember driving through the reservation and thinking, man that looks awesome. Plus, lots of access off the hwy but did not appear that many people were on it. Got 5 more vids coming out soon...just finished one more!
It’s the worst when you get to your isolated fishing spot and see other people already there. What type and size nymph were you using? It was knocking ‘em out!
Yea, I hate when that happens. Honestly, can't remember...this was from last year. But got a vid coming out this week with the flies I used on my current 2 month road trip out west! Probably the same ones.
100% my kind of stuff ! Great video. I'm a new subscriber.
Thx dude, got plenty more coming out soon!
Drew. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do NOT tell us the names of the cities, mountains, or streams, that identify where you fish. Doing so brings a lot of unwanted attention and people to the good waters where we live.
Crowding the fishing to become like the places you want to avoid.
You have nice videos and figuring out where to go is up to the anglers.
So true...so much of our beautiful West has been ruined by population growth, media, and tourism.
Drew. Really enjoying your back-country adventures. What are your dry fly and nymph of choice back there? Gary R USAF-Retired
I usually start with my "top shelf" hopper or stonefly depending on the flow. There'sa tying video in my tying vids playlist...truly haven't fished more than those, various mayflies and ants all summer. Nymphs, the tombstone pattern (shown in part 3 day 2 also in my tying vids) has been great...but I fish a ton of perdigons also.
Very cool Drew ! WY is beautiful and got great trout waters. Love those mountain goats .
Can't wait to get back out there, didn't even scratch the surface. They were not conscerned with me at all...definitely a cool moment!
You like the foam indicators?
Definitely do...my last vid is a good example of when I use them!
Love to know where this river is...after Wyoming you should do Utah....
Utah is definitely on my list. Wish I could share it was gifted to me from a buddy who lives in Sheridan.
So nice. Would kill to be doing a road trip like that right now. What was that animal in the background at the end? Elk?
Thank ya much! Definitely would...already, ready to get gone again! Actually would have been way cooler if it were something like that...a cow. They over run the camp about 30 mins later lol!
Wyoming is a state of contrasts. Around the Big Horns and the Wind River range you have millions of acres of country like this. Then, the rest of the state is rangeland and some truly desolate high desert. One thing I love about Wyoming is the small Western towns. Extremely clean and friendly.
Definitely agree...it was cool to see it change as I changed locations. Agree on the people too...some of the friendliest I have meet!
Nice!!! I'm very envious. I would be chuckin streamers and mouse patterns all day.
It's funny you said that...had a mouse swim right past me, under water and thru some rocks. Sadly, I forgot my streamer box/mice at home lol!
My dad would say, "it dont get no better than this" Great video.
Thank u much...love to hear it!
I recently just bought some new, New Zealand strike indicators. I hope they fish as well as the ones you use! Love the presentation of it. Awesome video, keep them coming. Tight lines
They definitely should, same concept for sure.
My wife and I were just up on the Big Horns last week fishing on the Tongue river. We live on the other side of the Big horns and so nice to be able to drive just a few miles and be up there fishing. Glad you could make it up there. Good fun.
Yep...I hate you! You guys are in a very special area. I can't wait to come back!
@@LooknFishy You won't hate anymore come winter time.
@@williamklein6749 haha, for sure...those winters look brutal!
Love my Wyoming .
I haven't been to that part of the stream yet.
Looks like i need to make some plans too .
Beautiful fish in a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing
Gotta love that jumper at 9:24
No question, always fun finding some high energy fish willing to put on a show!
love the videos my man. You find some great spots that'd I'd love to fish. One request...would love to not only hear about rod weights but also your full set ups. Yarn indicators, dry droppers, tippet size and length, etc. Curious what produces so well besides your skillz of course.
Yes sir, will try to add more of the finer details into the videos. Definitely a learning process but really apprechiate the feedback!
So in this vid and most of this trip was throwing my orvis h3f 10' 4wt. Mirage reel with SA amplitude infinity. Leader, 9ft 3x with 1ft of 4x tied on....then a medium tippet ring with 4x to the first fly. That gives me 11ft system to work with. Indi: dorsey yarn or air lock depending on how much weight I needed. Let me know if I missed anything...no secrets here!
Living vicariously through you. 👍🏻
I've heard that before lol!
You caught more fish in one day than my entire 2020 season :(
Say what! Gotta correct that in 2021!
damn some beauty cutbows and rainbows in that stream. they look well fed
Definitely some nice fish in that stream...could have spent the entire week on it!
@5:00 Definitely the stick would be better than breadcrumbs in finding your way back. :0
Haha, for sure plus who knows what might follow the bread crumbs back to you!
That’s some gorgeous water and trout. Keep the videos coming.
Got plenty on my channel!
Great video! You fish some amazing places. How often do you encounter rattle snakes out there?
Thank you. Not that often really. Just was warned from a guy living in the area that there were some really big ones in he area. He said the moose were the real animals to be weary of!
Thats good. I encountered my first in the smokies this past weekend. It was worth it though. Had nearly a 100 fish day chasing brookies. I agree on the moose. Have had several encounters growing up in northern Michigan.
Very cool...I do like seeing the rattle snakes from a distance. Just not on uneven ground where I could be off balance. Never considered the moose really, but have heard similar stories about their unpredictable behavior. Had a buddy meet me for a few days and we unknowingly, walk up within 25 yds of a big bull, fortunately it went the other direction....but those hooves clicking on the rocks was creepy!
I hear ya. My snake encounter was on very steep terrain. If i wasn't paying attention it probably could've been bad. That is a very close encounter with the moose. Crazy how much bigger they look up close.
Yes, they are enormous!
💪 when fishing at 3-4ft do you add split shot like the back half of this video
What type of indicator are you using? Great channel and videos. I've been following you on instagram for a while but didnt know you had a youtube until recently.
Dorsey yarn! Got a video in my tips section that covers all the indicators I use and why. Yea, only been serious about YT for about a year but I dig it!
Rod length? Rod weight? What fly you're fishing? I know what I personally would use, but if you're there why not tell us?
I have...check out the newest video. This was just early on before I knew what you guys wanted to hear. 10ft 4wt, perdigons, caddis and gche's were all productive!
If anyone wants a great day in Wyoming. Just go to the north fork of the shoshone. Outside of cody and heading towards Yellowstone. August is the best huge rainbow and cuts.
I know I do, so might need to look into it more!
Drew, what kind of indicator is that? It looks like a piece of yarn? Is it?
Really enjoying the videos, you have fished some beautiful water. The production quality is good, I love watching the drift and the hit. I like the lack of music or too much talking, I like to hear the water and the stripping of the line.
Thank you, yes many others have said it also and I'm thankful people were kind enough to leave constructive feedback. Thanks for taking the time to leave your thoughts!
Do you find that you feel the takes when nymphing before seeing the strike indicator or vice versa? I've never really used one. I use a braided loop connector that's a different color than the line so I kinda watch that but I usually feel the takes first if I'm keeping the slack out of the line. I guess I'm just not sold on a bobber on a fly line...
No, usually have slack thrown in to get a natural drift so I rely on watching the indi move!
Try using your thumb on top of the Rod rather than your finger.
I took a long hike to a mountain lake in the bighorns and only saw two other people, both other fisherman, and caught fifteen cutthroat trout in a mountain lake. Well worth it.
Yea, I need to hike into the lakes more! So many in that area.
Nice video. Well done. Enjoyed it. I fished the Stillwater near the Beartooth Mountains a couple of days ago. It was also beautiful, but mostly white fish where I was at. I'll need to explore the Bighorn in the future.
Definitely worth a look! I'm adding a stop there year I hope!
@Drew LooknFishy what map were you using.
Great video, one of my favorite places and you showcased it perfectly.
Thanks man. Was using the Forest Service map for the Bighorn NF.
So beautiful. But please for us beginners, identify different species. Thanks
Will do more. Thank u for the feedback.
Awesome buddy! You inspired me to fish some small streams and creeks in southern Colorado near Creede. Now I’m gonna plan a trip to Wyoming maybe??!! Thanks for the get videos 👍🏼
So much good water in those areas, a life time could be spent and never see them all!
Thank you, Ive fished some of the same places you do, but I'm 69 and your younger and your energy is infectious. Great video
Thank u! The mountains bring out the energy. I look forward to each trip more and more!
Nice videos! Im a new subscriber. I like that you sometimes show what fly you’re using, it’s nice to see some go to flies that a successful fisherman like you uses for someone who is relatively new to fly fishing like me..
Thank u. Been adding more of that info in my newest videos b/c others have also said they appreciate it!
Great place and video. I have my brother watching these with me now. When our wives are sending us out on “errands” we check out your videos and talk about our trips with our dad back in the day. Good editing helps. Cool vids thanks man.
Awesome man! You can't blame me, when you forget something on the list tho! You're playing with fire lol!
You may have mentioned it before, but what map app are you using? Base Maps
No apps on my phone. Aside from googlemaps at home, atlases and forest svc maps. My cell can barely keep up with instagram!
Do u ever cook a few?...it would b hard for me not too but respect catch & release 100%
Nah, never do...don't have anything against it....just fish till dark eat a quick meal and drink a beer or two.
As usual, nice video. Those were definitely some chunkier fish in your bigger water. Bows and cut bows? or was there a brown or two in there?
Thanks Kevin, good eye...mostly cutts, cut bows and rainbows. One brookie that I didn't show but no browns. Heard they were in the system but I never found one.
Thanks for the videos. I’m new to your channel. The camera work is great and the absence of idle chatter and background music make them so enjoyable. The awesome scenery doesn’t hurt, either! Greetings from Toronto.
Thanks man, yea just fishing and sharing what happens w/o all the extra fluff. Glad it doesn't suck!
We'll be headed there in late September!
Way more successful in WY than I was. Though I taught myself fly fishing while I was there for a few days so that probably had a bit to do with it.
Haha, no question...those are wild fish. Imo, way easier to learn with stocked trout. But Wyoming is a pretty great place to give it a go!
i want to visit Wyoming someday ~ what a beautiful scenery :D
Definitely a good time!
Good video. Nice fish. I've fished in the big horns, one time. Small stream at a higher elevation. Mostly 8" brooks. Looks like you were closer to the foot hills. I'll try that next time. thanks for the video.
Aren’t the Bighorns amazing
I admire the way you fish like I do. Quiet. As fishing should be done.
For sure, no need to do a play by play on the water!
Beautiful streams in wild Wyoming. New subscriber. Also new to fly fishing, What is the small marker a few feet above the fly? Is it where the line attaches to the leader.
There really are! I believe you're referring to what most call a strike indicator. In this case, it was yarn that basically lets me know when a fish takes the fly. I have a video in my channel that goes through the types of indicators I use and why. Might be worth a watch but feel free to email me or ask any questions you have. Don't have all the answers but will share anything I've learned.
Drew. Thanks so much for the unbelievably quick reply. Will look this video up and watch as well as the rest on your series.
@@billk8579 Not a problem! Hope some are helpful...still getting the tutorial thing down...definitely not my comfort zone. Do better on the water!
hey! have you fished northeastern illinois or southern wisconsin?
Wisconsin yes, never fished in Illinois.
My first fly rod was an orvis 5 wt. big horn. Still a favorite.
I understand that!
I don't know how you see that indicator in fast water
Can be a challenge at times...bright green helps on sunny days@
I fished Wyoming but i can't help to think that Idaho has way more Westslope cuttys, bull trout and brookies
I don't doubt it and plan to get there soon but Wyoming is 22 hrs drive which was all I wanted this year lol!
@@LooknFishy ok
Big Horns in the Bighorns, pretty cool , love that part of Wyoming, use to cook for an outfitter southwest of where you’re fishing
Very cool...I absolutely love that area!
@@LooknFishy Thermopolis Wyoming, hot springs in town and the bighorn River ,I worked in a hunting camp east of town
Really nice job, Drew. Enjoying all your videos.
Thank u much, awesome to hear it!
So great to fish with so few people around. Great video.
Definitely...Bears, snakes, moose, roads that require 4wd and sketchy hikes tend to thin the crowds, lol!
Oh cmon. Black bear ain’t gonna eat u.
Lane Kejr-Actually, I think you got it backwards. Grizz-play dead and hope for the best. Black bear, you better fight back bc it's trying to decide if it can eat you!
Awesome footage and great fishing! Thank you for sharing!
Really appreciate it!
Just found your videos, love'n them, and became a subscriber! Really good content, good production. BEAUTIFUL scenery. Jealous! One 2 cent suggestion would be to spend a little time in one video of each series and spend a minute or two talking about your equipment and maybe some techniques or tips? Would love to know what flies worked, what size flies, what size tippet, rod weight and length. I don't care about brands. Maybe you could wrap this information up towards the end of your last video of each series?? I'm always trying to learn. Thanks again for your great videos!
Thank u for the good vibes. Have heard that before and started adding more of that info in the latest videos. The last vid in the driftless series, day 5, I walk through my entire set up. Again, super appreciative for the feedback...definitely listening!
@@LooknFishy Cool! I haven't seen that one yet. I'll check it out.
@@jefffullilove3899 gonna be a minute, just posted day 3 lol. But I'm gonna do better on explaining the gear!
Do you take any bear protection with you? If so, what would it be? Spray? Rifle? Handgun? If the latter, which caliber?
Do indeed...spray on my left side. Spare can in my truck. 357 on my right side. Loaded with buffalobore 180g. Spray is my first pull!
@@LooknFishy thanks so much for the response! I'm making plans for a trip and this is one of the main topics. You're inspiring me to take the trips I've been dreaming of.
@@ccmusic2249 definitely have enjoyed my trips. None, have been wo drama but every one was an adventure. Plan and prepare, after that enjoy it!
Great video man those fish are some fighters and jumpers
That was a fun day...always a bit of uncertainty hiking into a stream you've never seen. Will definitely visit it again!
Those fish are like little bullets! Really cool video!
Haha for sure, they get gone quick!
Stunning scenery and beautiful hard fighting fish .
Was a great trip for sure!
Amazing video! Thanks Drew.
Appreciate it, was a super fun trip!
Awesome but the vid kept distorting?
Think that might be your connection, but I'm definitely not an expert.
It’s been about a year now since I’ve asked but can you please give maybe a hint as to where the second stream is or even the first :) please
Sorry man, still not mine to share. Some of those streams were a gift!
@@LooknFishy you brake my heart
@@coleb5188 haha, I apologize!
I've been there and had to find a few rivers also👌big horns produce alot of small fish... If planning on big horns.. Dont go😬 its mostly private
Great video and beautiful fish...Love the jumpers...Thanks for sharing.
Can you catch fish for the pan.
Each stream has it's own regulations but in general, yes. Probably throw some brookies in a pan during my 2 month summer road trip in June!
Most enjoyable. Great camera work!
Really great to hear it. Love that my gopro is just a grab a d go...I just turn it on and fish!
Nice work Brother from Paul at Wilderness Coast on Fly in Australia 🤓👍🇦🇺
I need a job I can travel and fish all the time 😫
I'm trying to find one myself, lol!
I want see you to cook the fish
Aku ingin lihak kamu memasak ikan hasil pancinganmu pak..
Nice video Drew, I really enjoy these. Bighorn mountains were my first of many trips to Wyoming, starting as a young kid. It's been a while, but I'm heading back out this summer from Wisconsin. Hoping you can recommend the most effective sunglasses for both Wisconsin and Wyoming conditions. I tend to favor smaller streams but fish both wooded areas and open pasture etc. What do you like for lens type, lens colors, and any other factors to help see the best I can. Brand and model recommendation would be great if you are willing. Thanks!!
Very nice and hope you enjoy your trip. I am looking forward to my 3 week trip next year where I am targeting same area as well getting up into Montana. Stay safe and if you are heading towards Cody you will need your spray and equalizer.
Very cool! I'm planning a longer trip out there next summer...just would prefer a buddy for anywhere west of Cody. Montana and Idaho are on the list also. Definitely bringing bear deterrents
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@@LooknFishy Planning on Idaho on the trip next year as well. Probably eastern side.
@@skipsamples2647 same here...got mt, id and ut on my brain currently! Plus the east coast also...good thing about living right in the middle of the country lol!
Hope you had permission to move fence
Definitely did...public land with a sign that said, "please close fence"...so I did!
Nice series, in our backyard! ;-)
You guys have a killer backyard!
So relax to watch. Good work keep it up 👍
Really great to hear. Thank u!
thanks for sharing Drew. a friend and me fished MT last year and had a great time. There is nothing like nice fish in small water. We are going to be doing a trip later this year in MT/WY and will most likely be non-camping and not going to far in the backcountry. Are there opportunities near Sheridan and Dubois or other places in the Bighorns where you can drive and hike in a little and have some great fishing? If you want you can PM me. thanks a lot !
What stream are you fishing Drew? Those are some nice trout.
Sorry man I don't share stream names....never know who will see it. Just general areas...figure the person willing to do a little research won't burn it!
@@LooknFishy I understand. Thanks for the video & your time.
Those Bighorn sheep were moving for you like domesticated sheep.
I love that part of the country!!
It's so nice. Can't wait to get back this summer!
Hell I live here and there SO many places I haven't fished yet...
Love your work. Keep rockin buddy! Watch out for Griz!!
What wt are you using?
10ft 4wt...my go to nymphing set up!
We were in the bighorns a few days ago, going back today, looks good. Ya got some nice fish, I am looking forward to going again today.
What River was this? Thanks
Sorry, not mine to share. It was a gift from a buddy!
It's good that you put them back, i'd have fried one or two up though
Was that a handgun on your right hip? Do you normally carry, or is that for bears?
Yes, just for bears. Also have bear spray which would be my first option
Interesting. I back-country fly fish in Idaho all the time, and always wondered if my bear spray would be enough.
IMHO, my thoughts are mostly yes...but there might be that one time it doesn't work and I'm forced to fend off a predatory attack. Especially with a black bear! Grizz...spray would absolutely be my first choice. Difference being w/ a handgun, you probably just need to hurt a black bear to deter the attack. Grizz...you're going to have to kill it and that would be super challenging with a handgun. Actually saw a black bear on this trip and the speed that he left the trail and climbed over the ridge was amazing...he was gone in 20secs. It would have taken me 20 mins to climb that ridge....I reached for the spray as my first option and would do it again.
Dig the Fayettechill shirt!
Right on, knew the mkting/social media guy there a few yrs back. Hooked me up with some shirts...good people at fc!
VERY,VERY GOOD JOB ....
Thank u!
Hard to go wrong. Nice
For sure, 2 weeks free to go where and do what I want...no doubt!
Looks like a great place
One of the coolest places I have ever been...and didn't need my passport this time lol!
Great stream!!
Was a great time for sure!
Awesome video!
Thank u!
Cows.... Ishhh
Haha...they act like they own the place!
Another good bighorn stream, used to be better though