Hey there Jon, I’m a big fan of small stream Brookie fishing. Here’s some tips. Gear wise, especially in small streams with a lot of overhang, a 7.5 foot 3 or 2 wt is the way to go with 5x line. You definitely would benefit from a net as these fish tend to come off pretty easy (also helps to keep the fish in the net while you get pics) the prince nymph that you used seems appropriate but I wouldn’t be discouraged to throw things even a little smaller. Working up the stream is the best way to find and stay hidden from the fish, it’s hard work crawling up the boulders but it’s definitely worth.
@@JonBrollinyo Jon can we do a video together I’m 13 and trying to make my channel a bit bigger I’m in Australia right now and making a series called one last bite but it would be so sick if when I come to Texas in two months we could make a video together it’s a big ask but it would be awesome
@@JonBrollin Sounds like I've been missing out, one day I'll have to give in and get a fly setup. I can imagine it being frustrating learning to cast and retrieve a fly lure, anyway thanks for the reply and keep fishing never stop!
Literally no better feeling than casting a dry fly at rocks where your surprised there are even fish.. and then they happen to be the most beautiful fish to ever live lol. Havent been bass fishing much the past year because id rather catch 10-16 inch wilds on the fly!!!!!! Always a learning experience, and it will test you hard! Jon b x Wild Fly would be a dope collab.
Jon I just realized ive been watching your videos for about 8 years now. Before the googan squad was formed and you were just a kid dropping out of school to chase his dream. Im glad you did it man. Keep Fishing Never Stop!🎣
My buddies and I love doing this kind of fishing in the smokies scrambling over boulders for little native brookies. can’t beat it! a dry fly and nymph rig slays them💪🏼
I love it! Next door neighbor, here in NH, where in the white mountains, we have a whole bunch of these streams, some teeming with native brookies! So much fun with a 2-3wt fly combo or an ultra light rod! Happy you found a healthy population of natives up there!🎉
Jon, gotta say bud. I've followed u on this channel for yrs now. Love seeing ya grow as a fisherman and also as a normal human being. Kudos buddy... keep up the great work..
Cool to see how well your fishing skills translate to completely different fishing practices. From smallies to gt to fly fishing. Very nice! Seemed like a great job fishing such a small stream.
The video I've been waiting for since the Maine adventures began. I wanted to jump into the screen, firstly, to fish those spots, & secondly, to help you out with your fly fishing! 😂
Really digged this one. Grew up on inshore salt, moved towards the mountains ~3 yrs ago and taught myself how to fly fish. Fell in love with fishing all over again. Also, hard to beat a little popper on the fly for smallies! Give it a try next time on the big water.
One of my favorite youtubers doing the thing I love most. Just exploring a little trout stream in the middle of the woods. Easily some of the best fishing videos out there on youtube
Ive been waiting for you to make this video . Im so happy you got to enjoy fishijg for the natives. Ive taken many friends with me that get very frustrated in the small creeks. You made it happen though and the nymph you tide on right after the streamer is an all year slammer . Next time you go out give a dry dropper rig a try . Its a dry fly and a nymph below it, you wont have to rely on the feel as much .
Love fishing like this, my favorite part about having a cabin in the UP of Michigan is small creek fishing brookies in the middle of nowhere. Love the video Jon
Jon if you ever find yourself down in North Carolina let us know we would love to take you up to the parkway to chase the native brookies! Great minds think alike, we were out catching them yesterday when you uploaded this!
Love seeing this fly fishing content. Best way to stay connected with those lil brookies on the fly in my experience is to strip set and lift, always keep your stripping hand on the line when possible. Also keep your hook stupid sharp
Can’t go wrong with a dry dropper rig in these tiny creeks! Sometimes a big foam hopper and bead head nymph will do it, other times a more natural dry with a tiny midge pattern will get more eats. Great video!
Great video Jon! I’ve gotten into fly fishing these smaller streams here in NJ for wild trout and its my new favorite style of fishing. A recommendation that I have is running what’s called a dry dropper set up. It’s using a dry fly up top which the trout will eat but I also use as an indicator and then from that running a 16-18 inch leader (5.5-6x tippet) from the dry fly hook down to a nymph. It’s by far the most effective way I’ve found to catch these wild trout. Hope this helps!
I think this style is fishing is so cool because you get to have an obstacle course and small adventure while at it. I can see how fly fishing is an extremely challenging process in this environment and I've had my fair share of frustration getting caught in bushes and trees. I was almost going to cave and go with a BFS baitcaster system for stuff like this, easier casting, accurate but I just can't bring myself to step away from my fly fishing gear.
More of this please💯 try throwing some small terrestrials representing what’s in you area( micro hoppers, beetles, ants) brooks are super agressive and my favorite way to catch them is on top water.
You should of picked up and grabbed one of those tenkara rods while in Japan. It’s a perfect fishing style for those little steams. Love the fly fishing videos!
Sling some dry flies out there! You’ll get some nice trout topwater action Btw love the fly fishing videos, id love to see you try and catch a giant grass carp on the fly if you are up to the challenge.
I'll be in Baxter State Park this coming Friday. Thanks for inspiring us amateur fly fishers. PS) Beautiful video of the joys of catching tiny brookies on a fly rod, when nobody is watching except maybe Bigfoot. :)
In New Mexico fly fishing the san Juan river I was using 2x line tied to 4x and then 6x then leader. using size 20 midges catching 15-21 inch browns and rainbows. one of my most challenging fly trip but what blast it was.
Hey jon it looked like you didn't have a dry fly on your rig. Doing a dry-dropper is nice in those pools as you can get rising fish and the ones sitting at the bottom. The dry fly can also act as a bobber to help you get a quicker hookset.
@@JonBrollinnope brook trout are really aggressive and most of the year if you throw a stimulator dry fly where they are they will absolutely hammer it
Hey there Jon, I’m a big fan of small stream Brookie fishing. Here’s some tips. Gear wise, especially in small streams with a lot of overhang, a 7.5 foot 3 or 2 wt is the way to go with 5x line. You definitely would benefit from a net as these fish tend to come off pretty easy (also helps to keep the fish in the net while you get pics) the prince nymph that you used seems appropriate but I wouldn’t be discouraged to throw things even a little smaller. Working up the stream is the best way to find and stay hidden from the fish, it’s hard work crawling up the boulders but it’s definitely worth.
As a N.Y. fly guy I agree with your tips. Although 5x seems a bit overkill
@@blueaggie64 I lose a lot of flies in trees when I use 6x. I think 5x is fine visibility wise and I tend to be able to get more flies back
good tips, i think 5x is perfect
@Aaron-rq4cs makes sense. He was fishing in tight quarters, but did well for a novice. I loved his appreciation for those wild brookies
@@blueaggie64down here in western Nc you have the throw 6x but the fish are 3"-8" and super finicky! They sure are gorgeous tho!
We need more fly content jon 😂
euro nymphing ?
No we don’t fly fishing sucks when you are watching someone do it I think but I know opinions are like ass holes we all have one lol
@@lukehuffman6126 for trout its kinda boring, for everything else I find it more entertaining than regular fishing content tbh
@@justinmarcisak9491 depends if you love trout
Ive waited for this day literally since you moved to maine brother. Thank you.
I just want to see a Jon b and wildfly collab
these fly fishing videos make me want to try it out sometime looks like fun tying your own flies too
Ya man its great! In a river scenario it makes 1000% more sense than gear
@@JonBrollinyo Jon can we do a video together I’m 13 and trying to make my channel a bit bigger I’m in Australia right now and making a series called one last bite but it would be so sick if when I come to Texas in two months we could make a video together it’s a big ask but it would be awesome
@@JonBrollin Sounds like I've been missing out, one day I'll have to give in and get a fly setup. I can imagine it being frustrating learning to cast and retrieve a fly lure, anyway thanks for the reply and keep fishing never stop!
Literally no better feeling than casting a dry fly at rocks where your surprised there are even fish.. and then they happen to be the most beautiful fish to ever live lol. Havent been bass fishing much the past year because id rather catch 10-16 inch wilds on the fly!!!!!! Always a learning experience, and it will test you hard! Jon b x Wild Fly would be a dope collab.
My kind of fishing mission! Cutting through the trees to fish every possible spot on the creek! Leave no hole un-fished!
Jon I just realized ive been watching your videos for about 8 years now. Before the googan squad was formed and you were just a kid dropping out of school to chase his dream. Im glad you did it man. Keep Fishing Never Stop!🎣
W video finally some fly fishing
My buddies and I love doing this kind of fishing in the smokies scrambling over boulders for little native brookies. can’t beat it! a dry fly and nymph rig slays them💪🏼
my go to!
Been following for probably 6 years never gotten to a vid this early nice change of pace fly fishing man keep it up👍
I love it! Next door neighbor, here in NH, where in the white mountains, we have a whole bunch of these streams, some teeming with native brookies! So much fun with a 2-3wt fly combo or an ultra light rod! Happy you found a healthy population of natives up there!🎉
this is beautiful more of these videos please. these creek missions are why i started watching you
Jon, gotta say bud. I've followed u on this channel for yrs now. Love seeing ya grow as a fisherman and also as a normal human being. Kudos buddy... keep up the great work..
nymphs, midges, and small caddis patterns usually slay the mountain trout for me. Brookies love pools and the water below falls, keep the content up!
Cool to see how well your fishing skills translate to completely different fishing practices. From smallies to gt to fly fishing. Very nice! Seemed like a great job fishing such a small stream.
The video I've been waiting for since the Maine adventures began. I wanted to jump into the screen, firstly, to fish those spots, & secondly, to help you out with your fly fishing! 😂
that underwater shot was epic jon keep em coming
This is the kind of fishing I love, so serene
Baxter state park !
Love the fly fishing vids dude keep it up ❤
keep doing what makes you happy, we'll stay supporting j!
JON B I WENT WAY BACK AND SEEN YOUR VIDEO OF THE 100 SUBSCRIBER LOOK AT YOU NOW BUD NEVER STOP MY BOY
WASSSUP GANG!! My day always gets better with a Jon B video:) thanks brotha!
I love seeing the fly fishing!!! Keep the content coming as you continue to catch us over and over! 😊
MORE FLY FISHING VIDS PLS
Really digged this one. Grew up on inshore salt, moved towards the mountains ~3 yrs ago and taught myself how to fly fish. Fell in love with fishing all over again. Also, hard to beat a little popper on the fly for smallies! Give it a try next time on the big water.
One of my favorite youtubers doing the thing I love most. Just exploring a little trout stream in the middle of the woods. Easily some of the best fishing videos out there on youtube
Love you jon! Watch been waiting for this notification!
Great video! That Brook Trout was beautiful and that underwater release shot of the Smallie was gorgeous! 👍🏻👍🏻
Great video,love to see you getting the fly rod out .
So beautiful stream and clear water ~ It was fun because with various types of fish. Thank you for your sharing 👍
Ive been waiting for you to make this video . Im so happy you got to enjoy fishijg for the natives. Ive taken many friends with me that get very frustrated in the small creeks. You made it happen though and the nymph you tide on right after the streamer is an all year slammer . Next time you go out give a dry dropper rig a try . Its a dry fly and a nymph below it, you wont have to rely on the feel as much .
U need to go to Colorado and fly fish it’s beautiful fish high alpine lake for monster brook trout and monster cut throat trout
Great stuff Jon. Next time tho, when on the creek like that, BRING A NET!
Another banger Jon! Keep it up you inspire me!
I love your content have been watching you for alot
Of years. I love when you do Flyfishing God bless and tight lines brother
Jon is going to the hall of fame!!
Love fishing like this, my favorite part about having a cabin in the UP of Michigan is small creek fishing brookies in the middle of nowhere. Love the video Jon
Only devils river was as scenic and beautiful. Thank you Jon.
We need more of this
Fish the boundary waters Jon!! BIG FAN BROTHER!
Jon if you ever find yourself down in North Carolina let us know we would love to take you up to the parkway to chase the native brookies! Great minds think alike, we were out catching them yesterday when you uploaded this!
The little fly you were using was a prince nymph, a very popular pattern. It's worked well for me over the years for brookies and rainbows.
Very cool fly fishing video! I think you would love to try a tenkara rod. It would be perfect for this kind of streams.
Good to see you fly fishing
This is gold love this style of video!
Love seeing this fly fishing content. Best way to stay connected with those lil brookies on the fly in my experience is to strip set and lift, always keep your stripping hand on the line when possible. Also keep your hook stupid sharp
love the fly fishing vids
Can’t go wrong with a dry dropper rig in these tiny creeks! Sometimes a big foam hopper and bead head nymph will do it, other times a more natural dry with a tiny midge pattern will get more eats. Great video!
Great video, I like hiking and fishing off the urban grid too
What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing Jon. Would love to see you go to Umbagog for bronze backs.
Please make more small stream brook trout vids this was amazing!
Great video Jon! I’ve gotten into fly fishing these smaller streams here in NJ for wild trout and its my new favorite style of fishing. A recommendation that I have is running what’s called a dry dropper set up. It’s using a dry fly up top which the trout will eat but I also use as an indicator and then from that running a 16-18 inch leader (5.5-6x tippet) from the dry fly hook down to a nymph. It’s by far the most effective way I’ve found to catch these wild trout. Hope this helps!
Another banger so peaceful and beautiful
I think this style is fishing is so cool because you get to have an obstacle course and small adventure while at it. I can see how fly fishing is an extremely challenging process in this environment and I've had my fair share of frustration getting caught in bushes and trees. I was almost going to cave and go with a BFS baitcaster system for stuff like this, easier casting, accurate but I just can't bring myself to step away from my fly fishing gear.
More of this please💯 try throwing some small terrestrials representing what’s in you area( micro hoppers, beetles, ants) brooks are super agressive and my favorite way to catch them is on top water.
Been waiting for fly fishing content
Great video love the small stuff.
nothin better than stream and creek fishin 🔥
That sheet is genius. I've never seen that before. Sign once you arrive and sign out once you leave so they know you made it out safe!
Jon, I fear you rod may be to big for these small streams. I recommend a 2/3 wt rod more maneuverable and sensitive! Good stuff though!
That photography camera 🔥🔥
bow and arrow cast is your friend on those small streams man! you can send it through, and under some pretty thick stuff that way!
That was so neat. How cool is that. The old neature videos, lol
Yesss, love mountain trout on fly
Yeah im gonna need some more of this
If your back up north in Maine it would be awesome to see some walleye, crappie, pike catch and cook if those species are available
Great video man 🎣🎣🎣🎣
sneaky with bright red pants Jon B. chose the wrong outfit my dude ;D
You should of picked up and grabbed one of those tenkara rods while in Japan. It’s a perfect fishing style for those little steams. Love the fly fishing videos!
Love the Maine vids
Love this type of content!
Sling some dry flies out there! You’ll get some nice trout topwater action
Btw love the fly fishing videos, id love to see you try and catch a giant grass carp on the fly if you are up to the challenge.
Have you ever tried Tenkara fishing on such tiny streams? Might be the better approach in such tight spaces. Tight lines!
been with you sence the beginning bro, crazy how far you have come. i remeber you going to little ponds by your parents house with a little jon boat.
Elk hair caddis is my go to for native brookies, maybe with a little dropper
Another great video brother 👍
Casual Jon B W
Life is just a little more clear when this wiener drops a new upload!
Climb katahdin!!!!!
I'll be in Baxter State Park this coming Friday. Thanks for inspiring us amateur fly fishers. PS) Beautiful video of the joys of catching tiny brookies on a fly rod, when nobody is watching except maybe Bigfoot. :)
Oh believe me, with my lack of skill I saved quite a few. Water should be colder by now and they will be fired up. I only did maybe a 1.5 miles
about time you went to baxter! You have to go to the north entrance, less people bigger fish.
Very cool…time to invest in a Tenkara setup!
Great video!
In New Mexico fly fishing the san Juan river I was using 2x line tied to 4x and then 6x then leader. using size 20 midges catching 15-21 inch browns and rainbows. one of my most challenging fly trip but what blast it was.
Jon got that Paul McCartney stache
Try a size 16-18 zebra midge with a little strike indicator next time
Water is crazy low up here right now. Managed 4 brookies and a brown today about 2 hours north of where your fishing
First, much love from Australia. Your videos are so much fun love these solo adventures
Super cool video 🔥
Let’s friggin go!
Get a rubber net with small holes next time! Really helps land all the little guys and unhook without them hitting the rocks.
We need googan squad start selling flies
This video so cool so dope and errything
Oooooooohhhhhhhh finally!
Hey Jon, I am digging those pants! Where does one get cool pants like those? lol also, great video. I love the creek missions!
Small tip i wear camo when blue line
awesome stuff, maybe try downsizing a tad next time boss. Always a good day Jon B. drops a vid.
Cheers😉
Lovin it from California
Hey jon it looked like you didn't have a dry fly on your rig. Doing a dry-dropper is nice in those pools as you can get rising fish and the ones sitting at the bottom. The dry fly can also act as a bobber to help you get a quicker hookset.
nice that is good to know! I honestly always assumed I had to visual see fish rising in order to throw a dry fly
@@JonBrollinnope brook trout are really aggressive and most of the year if you throw a stimulator dry fly where they are they will absolutely hammer it
nice to see you on the dark side, you should fish with Mainely Outdoors!