I am 58 yrs old and my dad thought me to only keep if we could not revive and it makes my heart warm to see you just taking care and releasing these beautiful creatures. Rock on!
I like to try and eat only non-native species. I'm up in the Northeast and will only keep Rainbows and Browns, that way not only are you getting really quality food without requiring any waste in transportation, but you also get remove predators and other things taking food out of the way from the ecosystem easing pressure on the natives
My overall impression? Gratitude for your channel. You and Andrew have shared some awesome adventures this year - and all the while your skills as videographers and editors continue to grow. Your production values are excellent. But I think what I appreciate most is your commitment to conservation, and especially your dedication to preserving native species in their natural habitats. Loved all the sequences in the annual review … but I have to admit that urban water in West Virginia just intrigues the daylights out of me! Thank you, gentlemen!
Great video. You didn't try to horse them in. You let them play and get tired. I can't count the times I've seen guy's lose a fish because they barely set the hook and start reeling it in. This is great for the youngster's to see how it is done! Bravo.
I'm watching your compilation 2022 as I make this comment. Big fish are great, growing up in Central Pennsylvania brook trout have always held a special place in my heart and I love your brook trout videos. I really enjoyed your video where you took your friend out and he fished his grandpas old bamboo rod. Back in the day when I work to fly shop in Central PA there was an older gentleman that used to go around to garage sales find old heavier line weight bamboo rods and reconfigure them to Make them smaller lighter line weight rods complete with new finishes, reel seats grips etc. It was just a kind of hobby for him but he would bring them into the shop and we would cast them and some of them worked quite well. As you mentioned in your video the weight, casting technique etc, is so different than the equipment we use today. Makes you want to tip your cap to the guys who started it all back in the day. I'm in my late '60s now at my knees have started to go and I just can't do the mountains the way I used to so I really appreciate your brook trout videos because I'm fishing vicariously right along with you! Keep up the good work!! 23:01
That red and brown rainbow Was a heck of a fish . That lake was a fly fishers dream. Same with that river and the brookie in Colorado. Bucket list action
Quelle merveilleuse et intéressante cession de pêche ! les belles prises se succèdent les une aux autres, toutes belles..Franchement vous me donner ,çette envie que la pêche peut-être 🎣 Une succession de très belles surprises .Merci beaucoup . une pensée de France 🇨🇵
What an amazing compilation of some AWESOME trout fishing! That native is what dreams are made of. You're probably the best young fly fisherman I've watched. Top shelf videos every time! It's sad, the trash that's in some of those WV streams. Hats off to you for taking care of some of it. You're the man!
Thank you for posting, this is the type of stuff that keeps me coming back to fishing, such a beautiful outdoor activity. Been at it since I was 10, still coming back to it a decade later
Enjoyed your video, I live on the North Platte river and fished the same mile of private River for 48 yrs😳. 4 Browns 10 - 17 lbs on the wall, haven’t kept 1 in 12 yrs. Regrettably, I was young and my ego was in control. Thank you for sharing your fishing.
@hardmanfishingadventures the rainbow @ 5:30 was spawning. That's why it's tail was beat up. Rainbows spawn January thru March. Did you see any redds that day?
Man, when I saw the first fish caught , I knew that hole. I’ve caught several absolutely big bows on that stretch of creek. That hole and the few below that one can be as good of big rainbow fishing that I think one could say is world class. I kind of freak out just a little when I see places like this that I fish and regard as special on video. But, I remind myself that you guys are always respectful of not announcing the creek or place and I appreciate this!!!!! Awesome video , thanks!!!’
You boys had an epic year. Hellofa compilation you put together. It seems like without fail every time I break out the gopro the trout ghost me. Never fails.
That was INSANE! Really loved the BIG Brown around the early 20's mark. She surely didn't get that big by getting caught or giving up when so! And that Brookie! That size, out of a mid-size stream. Love watching and keep them coming!
Great video guys. I was not aware that there were still brook trout in the appalachians. If you want real world class trophy Brook Trout come to Ontario Canada. Algoma country has Brookies that top the scales in the 6 to 8 pound range. To paraphrase Nick Dundee, that's a real Brookie!
What a year you guys had! I LOVE this Channel, your passion, these fish and this life. You guys are inspiring the world right now and making a big splash. You’re family as far as I’m concerned and I cannot wait to freaking meet you guys one day soon. Merry Christmas and may 2023 bring you even bigger and better fish yet (if that’s even possible)!!!! Adventure On Hardmans!!!!!
Really love your vids, and thanks again for bringing your expertise, together with the beauty of the trout and their habitats to those of us who live 1000s of miles away. Andrew's 'Colorado branch' has added a new dimension, and works perfectly. Tight lines in 2023.
Stunning compilation, Jon, you must be good at editing or have great control over your language! I would have made the river blush with some of the words coming out my mouth! Best of luck in '23. I'll be watching!!
What a ride! Impossible to nail down a favorite so I'll call it a tie between the big and fat rainbows, the big colorful brookies, and I think that was a cutbow? up in the high country. Oh, pulling that huge brown? out of that small, thin stretch of a creek. Any reel malfunction like what we saw and still landing the fish has to be on any highlight footage. Drum roll.......I'll take that high country, colored up big time cutbow? because the high country is where my heart is even though I started getting headaches with older age. Thanks for the show and Merry Christmas to all.
Beautiful stocker Bow to open the video, excellent wild brown second. Wish I was just a little closer to North Ga. I'm down in Macon 4hrs away chasing the monster shoalies.
Easy, any video in my home state of WV is my favorite. I didn’t take up fly fishing until I left there and I have never fly fished there. I hope to correct that someday. I’ve order several flys from Redds and have been happy with the service, price and quality.
I remember watching the monster brown trout out of small creeks video early this year and thought that fight with the fish was incredible. This video just made me think of how powerful that fish was.
if no one learns anything at all from these videos... learn this.. with every big fish he's not horsing it to him.. he moves with it... thats pro level..
Best was that monster Brookie in that little stream. Not the biggest you caught in 2022 but the best colored and for that water the best I saw. Congrats on that and thank you for letting them go.
Keep up the great work. My only slightly negative comment is you constantly imploring at the fish to “chill” is a bit weird 😆, but you do you dude. OBVIOUSLY your formula is working. I wish you continued success. Your videos are informative, entertaining and very motivating. LET’S GOOOO!
Awesome video guys. Thanks for making fishing videos great and for sharing your awesome greats. It's 9 degrees up here on the mountain today and it'll be -3 degrees tonight. Hope y'all have a great Christmas weekend and always tight lines.
You guys make extremely great quality videos. The filming and video quality are as good as any I've seen. You guys are doing really great. So glad I found your channel 👍👍
41:47 Dude…… there is a ginormous fish swimming free by that rock while you looking for broken reel. 41:50 can you see it??? look for she shadow in front of that rock and then it turns and swim away from you guys. It’s a monster.
I’m also from wv.. Morgantown area. Wish I knew where some of these streams were to get out there and enjoy these fish, cause there’s nothing up here in north central wv. If you’re up for it one day let’s meet up and go fish. Heading to Seneca area this weekend.
I haven’t finished watching the gull video yet. However, the first big girl rainbow was so impressive! I think the rainbows r typically better fighters to catch than the browns. With that being said, the unbelievable fighting 26” brown WOW! U must respect all these fish but that one I don’t think I will forget one ever! But I haven’t finished yet.
Awesome video man. I would say it would help you land bigger fish if you set your drag properly to start and don’t mess with it. Also, it will help A LOT if you use the butt of the rod to fight them instead of the tip. Start fly fishing for carp, they’ll teach you how to fight big fish properly haha
Nice work! I prefer a non-chest view trout fishing video. IMHO, you miss a lot of nice action with vid of your arms and hands. To each their own. Love the south eastern footage, quite different than WI. Happy fishing!
Go check out Redd's Flies and get 15% off using code "HFA" and I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years!
I am 58 yrs old and my dad thought me to only keep if we could not revive and it makes my heart warm to see you just taking care and releasing these beautiful creatures. Rock on!
I like to try and eat only non-native species. I'm up in the Northeast and will only keep Rainbows and Browns, that way not only are you getting really quality food without requiring any waste in transportation, but you also get remove predators and other things taking food out of the way from the ecosystem easing pressure on the natives
My overall impression? Gratitude for your channel. You and Andrew have shared some awesome adventures this year - and all the while your skills as videographers and editors continue to grow. Your production values are excellent. But I think what I appreciate most is your commitment to conservation, and especially your dedication to preserving native species in their natural habitats. Loved all the sequences in the annual review … but I have to admit that urban water in West Virginia just intrigues the daylights out of me! Thank you, gentlemen!
Thank you for the kind words!! I'm glad you enjoy the videos
i never realized truly how stunning trout are
Great video. You didn't try to horse them in. You let them play and get tired. I can't count the times I've seen guy's lose a fish because they barely set the hook and start reeling it in. This is great for the youngster's to see how it is done! Bravo.
If you’re here now in 2024 your a legend
I can attest to this
I'm watching your compilation 2022 as I make this comment. Big fish are great, growing up in Central Pennsylvania brook trout have always held a special place in my heart and I love your brook trout videos.
I really enjoyed your video where you took your friend out and he fished his grandpas old bamboo rod. Back in the day when I work to fly shop in Central PA there was an older gentleman that used to go around to garage sales find old heavier line weight bamboo rods and reconfigure them to Make them smaller lighter line weight rods complete with new finishes, reel seats grips etc. It was just a kind of hobby for him but he would bring them into the shop and we would cast them and some of them worked quite well. As you mentioned in your video the weight, casting technique etc, is so different than the equipment we use today. Makes you want to tip your cap to the guys who started it all back in the day. I'm in my late '60s now at my knees have started to go and I just can't do the mountains the way I used to so I really appreciate your brook trout videos because I'm fishing vicariously right along with you! Keep up the good work!! 23:01
What a fun year. Thanks Jon and Andrew!
That red and brown rainbow Was a heck of a fish . That lake was a fly fishers dream. Same with that river and the brookie in Colorado. Bucket list action
For someone who doesn’t fly fish, I sure do enjoy and appreciate the content. Thank you guys.
Thanks for the support!! Glad you enjoy the videos
Added comment for algorithm help. Also, my 8 year old daughter loves watching. She said, "I'd like to meet fish hawk someday."
33:00 thats a beautiful fish
Awesome year. Thanks for taking us along! The awesome alpine lake fishing was a favorite, and anytime I see a place I recognize as having fished, too.
That was EASILY one of my favorite moments of the year! Glad you enjoyed it too. Thanks for watching
Quelle merveilleuse et intéressante cession de pêche ! les belles prises se succèdent les une aux autres, toutes belles..Franchement vous me donner ,çette envie que la pêche peut-être 🎣 Une succession de très belles surprises .Merci beaucoup . une pensée de France 🇨🇵
What an amazing compilation of some AWESOME trout fishing! That native is what dreams are made of. You're probably the best young fly fisherman I've watched. Top shelf videos every time!
It's sad, the trash that's in some of those WV streams. Hats off to you for taking care of some of it. You're the man!
Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed the videos this year
Very lucky to be able to catch that many like that, that's awesome.
That was awesome! That might be one of the best fishing videos I have ever seen! Thanks for your channel, I will most certainly be sharing this one!
I really enjoy watching this video, thankyou so much.
Thank you for posting, this is the type of stuff that keeps me coming back to fishing, such a beautiful outdoor activity. Been at it since I was 10, still coming back to it a decade later
Glad you enjoy the videos!!
Enjoyed your video, I live on the North Platte river and fished the same mile of private River for 48 yrs😳.
4 Browns 10 - 17 lbs on the wall, haven’t kept 1 in 12 yrs. Regrettably, I was young and my ego was in control. Thank you for sharing your fishing.
Thank you again. Enjoyed it immensely. Have a great holiday and happy new year. Stay warm.
Merry Christmas to you and a happy new year! Thanks for the support
Much love for the river clean up
Absolutely beautiful fish. Your lucky to have that experience.
@hardmanfishingadventures the rainbow @ 5:30 was spawning. That's why it's tail was beat up. Rainbows spawn January thru March. Did you see any redds that day?
Congrats on hitting that milestone! I feel like every time you post a video it’s better and better!
Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoy all of the videos. We do our best to make sure the videos are top quality
Man, when I saw the first fish caught , I knew that hole. I’ve caught several absolutely big bows on that stretch of creek. That hole and the few below that one can be as good of big rainbow fishing that I think one could say is world class. I kind of freak out just a little when I see places like this that I fish and regard as special on video. But, I remind myself that you guys are always respectful of not announcing the creek or place and I appreciate this!!!!! Awesome video , thanks!!!’
You guys are ready for the next level, branded gear or something. I would buy merch if you had it, maybe a tie in with some sponsors?
We plan on doing merch this year! As for sponsors we're picky and it's easier said then done. But thank you for the kind words!!
@@hardmanfishing stay picky, we want you to bring us the best or nothing at all!
You boys had an epic year. Hellofa compilation you put together. It seems like without fail every time I break out the gopro the trout ghost me. Never fails.
They're just camera shy!!
That was INSANE! Really loved the BIG Brown around the early 20's mark. She surely didn't get that big by getting caught or giving up when so! And that Brookie! That size, out of a mid-size stream. Love watching and keep them coming!
Thank you so much!!
I think my favorite was the big brown that took off on you upstream, that was an adventure!
Plus the muskrat making an appearance in that video @17:21
Amazing trout, beautiful streams, release the big boys!!!!!! Good for you!!! Keep up the good work and Thank You!!!!!
Great video guys. I was not aware that there were still brook trout in the appalachians. If you want real world class trophy Brook Trout come to Ontario Canada. Algoma country has Brookies that top the scales in the 6 to 8 pound range. To paraphrase Nick Dundee, that's a real Brookie!
What a year you guys had! I LOVE this Channel, your passion, these fish and this life. You guys are inspiring the world right now and making a big splash. You’re family as far as I’m concerned and I cannot wait to freaking meet you guys one day soon. Merry Christmas and may 2023 bring you even bigger and better fish yet (if that’s even possible)!!!! Adventure On Hardmans!!!!!
Thank you so much!! Merry Christmas to you and have a happy new year!
Nice video, many of your fishing spots look like mine in the Alps... but with smaller fish. thanks for sharing 👍
Really love your vids, and thanks again for bringing your expertise, together with the beauty of the trout and their habitats to those of us who live 1000s of miles away. Andrew's 'Colorado branch' has added a new dimension, and works perfectly.
Tight lines in 2023.
17:22 THAT'S AWESOME!
I just started fly fishing. Bought a cheap combo at a garage sale. I love your videos.
Glad you enjoy the videos!! Happy holidays
Amazing fish man absolutely georgeous
My favorite video was, all of them. Thanks 👍. Enjoyed watching 👀.
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed the videos this year
Stunning compilation, Jon, you must be good at editing or have great control over your language! I would have made the river blush with some of the words coming out my mouth! Best of luck in '23. I'll be watching!!
Great content guys. Your close up shots are nice and crispy. 🎣🐟
Gopros for the action and I have an actual camera for the close up shots
What a ride! Impossible to nail down a favorite so I'll call it a tie between the big and fat rainbows, the big colorful brookies, and I think that was a cutbow? up in the high country. Oh, pulling that huge brown? out of that small, thin stretch of a creek. Any reel malfunction like what we saw and still landing the fish has to be on any highlight footage. Drum roll.......I'll take that high country, colored up big time cutbow? because the high country is where my heart is even though I started getting headaches with older age. Thanks for the show and Merry Christmas to all.
Thank you for all of the support this year!! Merry Christmas to you and yours
What a stunning video. Thanks guys, I wish both of you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Tight lines!
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year as well!!
Beautiful stocker Bow to open the video, excellent wild brown second. Wish I was just a little closer to North Ga. I'm down in Macon 4hrs away chasing the monster shoalies.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Jon and Andrew!
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you as well!
Easy, any video in my home state of WV is my favorite. I didn’t take up fly fishing until I left there and I have never fly fished there. I hope to correct that someday. I’ve order several flys from Redds and have been happy with the service, price and quality.
Gotta represent WV!! Thanks for watching and supporting!
Natty brown's are some line fighter's! Great video!
Great video used them today on the river
I remember watching the monster brown trout out of small creeks video early this year and thought that fight with the fish was incredible. This video just made me think of how powerful that fish was.
That fish was incredible! Definitely one I won't forget.
awesome vid keep fish totally enjoyed this vid. keep on fishing . tght lines always
thanks for all the work you both do, this was a nice Christmas gift.
Merry Christmas!
if no one learns anything at all from these videos... learn this.. with every big fish he's not horsing it to him.. he moves with it... thats pro level..
welp.. haha just got to the 38:50. haha. but yes.. thats the lesson haha
The best fly TH-camr keep posted these great vids
Thank you!!
Wow! Some amazing fish landed, congrats! Keep up the great content.
I live in florida and the most prominent freshwater fish here is bass. I got to say that true fishermen are those that catch trout
best videos on the web!.. thank you
Thank you for the kind words!
Best was that monster Brookie in that little stream. Not the biggest you caught in 2022 but the best colored and for that water the best I saw. Congrats on that and thank you for letting them go.
Thanks for the support in 2022!! Glad you enjoyed
OUTSTANDING !!!
Keep up the great work. My only slightly negative comment is you constantly imploring at the fish to “chill” is a bit weird 😆, but you do you dude. OBVIOUSLY your formula is working. I wish you continued success. Your videos are informative, entertaining and very motivating. LET’S GOOOO!
Love how you talk to the fish. 😂
Awesome video! We’ll put together and some amazing fish and scenery. What net are you using with the trout pattern on the handle?
great video!- how did your reel fall off? from loosening the drag too much? you kept your composure :)
Best fly fishing channel out there!!
Thank you!!
Great highlight video... thanks for sharing. Was that PB Brookie caught in Colorado? Gary R, USAF-Retired
Awesome video guys. Thanks for making fishing videos great and for sharing your awesome greats. It's 9 degrees up here on the mountain today and it'll be -3 degrees tonight. Hope y'all have a great Christmas weekend and always tight lines.
The high today was 0 degrees so I know the feeling!! Have a Merry Christmas
your vidios are the best ones on youtube
HEY - thank you HFA.
You guys make extremely great quality videos. The filming and video quality are as good as any I've seen. You guys are doing really great. So glad I found your channel 👍👍
Thank you so much! We both put a ton of work into the videos we produce. Glad you enjoy them
What weight fly rod were you using
bagus banget pemandangan nya . bagus video mancing nya 👍👍
i love your videos. keep up the good work
You need to fish Tennessee next!!!! Please
It's on the list for 2023!!
I enjoy your videos.
You just about need a 8wt for those fish. Beautiful fish that big hen brown was something
41:47 Dude…… there is a ginormous fish swimming free by that rock while you looking for broken reel. 41:50 can you see it??? look for she shadow in front of that rock and then it turns and swim away from you guys. It’s a monster.
Thanks for your amazing videos, keep it on ✅️💪🌐😊
Look for the rivière laval for fly fishing brookies or rivière St-Marguerite, native brookie up to 23 inches and you often catch 16-18 inches.
Brilliant!
awesome content...I may have missed it but wat size tippit?
love your vids bro..greetings from
Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!
Great video
What fly line is on your green Gideon 5/6 reel, or is it all just fluoro and backing?
I’m also from wv.. Morgantown area. Wish I knew where some of these streams were to get out there and enjoy these fish, cause there’s nothing up here in north central wv. If you’re up for it one day let’s meet up and go fish. Heading to Seneca area this weekend.
Great vids 👌🎣
I haven’t finished watching the gull video yet. However, the first big girl rainbow was so impressive! I think the rainbows r typically better fighters to catch than the browns. With that being said, the unbelievable fighting 26” brown WOW! U must respect all these fish but that one I don’t think I will forget one ever! But I haven’t finished yet.
Merry Fishmas and a happy new gear ya fishy animals 😉🐟🎅😎😅
Awesome video man. I would say it would help you land bigger fish if you set your drag properly to start and don’t mess with it. Also, it will help A LOT if you use the butt of the rod to fight them instead of the tip. Start fly fishing for carp, they’ll teach you how to fight big fish properly haha
Fishing greetings 👍👍😊
Nice work!
Thanks!
I have high hopes from the title now!
Wow halfway through and so far, id say yes!
Man I wish my job was a professional fly fisherman
You should come fly fishing for atlantic salmon in Gaspesia Québec.
Where in GA y’all be going fishing?
Nice work! I prefer a non-chest view trout fishing video. IMHO, you miss a lot of nice action with vid of your arms and hands. To each their own. Love the south eastern footage, quite different than WI. Happy fishing!
I'll probably do some head mount content next year, I personally don't like it but I know some people do. Thanks for watching!
if you go to Maine Or New Hampshire brookies get to be over 20 or to the size the browns you catch down where you fish
What a vid
Question were do you get your fly rods at
Love the channel, can’t wait to see more adventures from across the country!
Thank you!! Glad you enjoy the videos
Best👍
16:13 shooting fish in a barrel comes to mind.