ANdrew - get a box of nitrile surgical gloves. They keep your hands dry and are sensitive enough to tie on flies. Also, carry a towel in your wader pocket (and extra surgical gloves). After you release a fish, dry your hands. And get some of those disposable hand warmers.
Wader towels are game changers. Just fished steelhead in 28° weather today and MAN would I have been in trouble with out. Great shout on the nitrile gloves as well
I so enjoy your videos. Especially the Fishmas attempt at glory! Your waters are so different and yet have similarities to mine. Merry Christmas young feller and keep fishing every day you can. Rods can be replaced. The days have no guarantee.
Awesome video Andrew. Sorry about your gear. Beautiful Browns, beautiful landscape, beautiful water, and a monster rainbow that was amazingly terrific. Keep up the good work and always tight lines. ❤😊
I love your videos I'm a fly fishing addict from wales... my dream before I pass is too fish in America you have beautiful rivers packed with unbelievable fish. Gutted for you breaking 3 rods in that space of time is devastating hope you get a new rod soon
Always wanted to be one of the first to comment, but now I feel swamped with bots 😁 Anyway, magnificent views, as always, and fantastic fish! Greetings from Poland and Merry Christmas! It's now just one month left until trout season opens here 😌
@Callmemartyx Yes, there is one stream in SE Poland where it's possible to go after trout from January 1st, but in all the other swims it's February 1st. So it is a little later, but still a big difference to your place 😮
Yeah the bots are ridiculous anymore! Thanks for watching though and Merry Christmas! Hopefully when your season opens up you can get on some awesome fish.
Amazing self control and respect your pereserverance despite 3 broken rods in two outings. But,gotta say , those trout are some of the prettiest I’ve seen in awhile. Especially that behemoth of a bow! That old boy was a true tank! I’m wondering like someone mentioned earlier if those frigid temps. had something to do with at least the first two broken rods. And the third one did hit that big boulder but if it wasn’t so brittle maybe it might’ve only scratched it up. Amazing how you were able to catch not one more but almost had another tank if that rod didn’t break the cast before. But again, I’m very impressed that you even were out flyfishing in such brutal cold. You paid the price but was rewarded with gorgeous fish. You and your brother put out the best vids! Keep it going and Merry Christmas and we’ll see you guys next year! Happy New Year! Tightlines then.
Bear in mind. Many folks in here probably don’t know how many times you smacked the rod tip with your poor casting skills. It weakens the graphite. 🤷🏻♂️
I salute you! Your 3 rods died in action with one still in the fight. Temps 0-10. The rainbow was a monster. I broke a rod once with it laying on the ground and getting stepped on by a bull named Firecracker. Merry Christmas!
My fishing buddy broke 7 rods in about 3 weeks. He was so frustrated that he gave up fishing for a few weeks. In the years since I don't think he's broken any. Poor guy.
Another great video. By 0 degrees, you presumably mean fahrenheit? Unbelievably cold for those of us across the Pond. That first brown was fantastic, but your PB rainbow something else. Have a great Christmas, both of you, and look forward to more great vids in 2025.
Depends what you want to do. If you want an all round rod just get a 9ft 4/5 or 5/6 weight. The Maxcatch chinese rods on ebay or amazon are really cheap and it doesnt break your bank for a first time rod
If your going to order a maxcatch u might want to getter ordered Now ..The Trump administration announced that Amazon and eBay will be adding a possible 40 to 60% import tax on china sellers !! That will be paid by u the buyer on checkout ! so right now if i order 800 buck in rod building products my tax is 0000 There talking about removing the limit ..
I have a pair of wool mitts you can fold back then your fingers are in glove like ends yet your fingers are exposed , I use them for hunting as well , they are some of the best gloves I have for both worlds , just and idea Andrew 👍
Yes,.. I have broken a few of my fly rods too...and its agony of waiting for the replacement tip section ..lol😂 that's why I don't spend $1000 on any rod.... well, maybe on a competition spey rod...🤔
I personally fish a retirement rod or cheaper rod in the winter. I live in Utah and fish a lot during the winter. Think of it as rock skis or lesser sadness
Did you have ice build-up on the tip-top guide that caused the tip to break when pulling the icy line through? I often fish in bitterly cold conditions and have never broken a rod solely due to the cold. Breaking all but one of your rods must have been brutal! Do you think they’ll warranty the work? Great fish, by the way-definitely worth freezing for!
Thats hilarious, I went out today to a small wild stream near me as well just to scout it out, it was extremely cold ice on my rod tip every cast, i broke my brand new fly fishing rod before i could even get a cast, hooked my finger open and then lost all my small spinners to branches lol but while i was trying to cast where it wasnt frozen i found what were 10inch browns or brookies swimming away so definitely a win in my books, next time i just gotta be more prepared and careful.
I don't know enough about trout biology to be sure. But I'm a little concerned about handling these fish at all in air that's probably 20-30 degrees colder than the water they're living in. To my mind, that's probably worse than using barbed hooks. Classical ice fishing is not typically catch and release. This seems an approximation of that. Do they survive the thermal shock without injury?
Honestly never heard anything negative about freezing temperatures. Only bad thing I’ve heard is about it being so cold that the water flash freezes on the gills. Which I think happens at around -10 degrees F or even colder. So I’m not sure, if I’m wrong I’d love for someone to correct me. But I’d want to see actual scientific data.
You’re worried about your cold hands, meanwhile you hold this trout up for the camera which exposes their delicate gills and eye membranes to that extreme cold air which can flash freeze these delicate body parts. This is not my opinion but rather a well known fact that many fish biologists try to convey to fishermen every winter on several social media channels. If you must fish in these cold temperatures keep netted fish in the water. It’s a must.
Definitely get yourself some surgical gloves. Can't understand why you've broken so many rods, it seems to be a regular occurrence. I've never broken any in well over 70 years of fishing. Hopefully you'll be able to mend them, maybe it was the very cold weather that made them break, as you're an American I assume that you're using Fahrenheit when you quote temperatures
ANdrew - get a box of nitrile surgical gloves. They keep your hands dry and are sensitive enough to tie on flies. Also, carry a towel in your wader pocket (and extra surgical gloves). After you release a fish, dry your hands. And get some of those disposable hand warmers.
Good advice!! Thanks for watching
Wader towels are game changers. Just fished steelhead in 28° weather today and MAN would I have been in trouble with out. Great shout on the nitrile gloves as well
Very good advice, thank you.
This video is a fly fishing meme with those snowboarding gloves😂
rechargeable heated glove liners with nitrile gloves over them are the way to go
Wow! I know it's tough breaking 3 rods but you got some beautiful fish. Merry Christmas Roo!
I so enjoy your videos. Especially the Fishmas attempt at glory! Your waters are so different and yet have similarities to mine. Merry Christmas young feller and keep fishing every day you can. Rods can be replaced. The days have no guarantee.
Dang. That shot at 1:55 looks so epic 🙌🏻
Thank you!!
Great video. What a gorgeous monster rainbow! Thanks!!
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Those are some beautiful fish! Nice work man
Thank you!
Watching your channel is like a celebration every time you post a new video. Continue to delight us with your fun and energizing content!🦬🏐🦑
😮😮🎉🎉❤
Merry Fishmas dude! Great work with this series!
Great video! Thank you!
Awesome video. You have a lot better composure than me for sure. 3 rods in 2 days would have made me lose my mind.
At some point you just have to accept failure LOL thanks for watching!
Awesome video Andrew. Sorry about your gear. Beautiful Browns, beautiful landscape, beautiful water, and a monster rainbow that was amazingly terrific. Keep up the good work and always tight lines. ❤😊
Thank you Tony! Tight lines!
Some Huge Fish too!! Well Done!!!
I'm a chemist, and my guess is that, as with steel, at very low temps graphite becomes more brittle and less flexible.....more glass-like.
Nope, bad guess. The answer is this guy just mistreats and breaks rods often on this channel.
Deckers has some crazy fish !!
This ain’t deckers
That was the point of my comment
Fun watch! Awesome Rainbow 🎣
Glad you enjoyed
Your videos are always so funny and sparkling! Thank you for your talented and creative take on entertaining content!😸🐰🦾
I love your videos I'm a fly fishing addict from wales... my dream before I pass is too fish in America you have beautiful rivers packed with unbelievable fish. Gutted for you breaking 3 rods in that space of time is devastating hope you get a new rod soon
Always wanted to be one of the first to comment, but now I feel swamped with bots 😁 Anyway, magnificent views, as always, and fantastic fish! Greetings from Poland and Merry Christmas! It's now just one month left until trout season opens here 😌
1 month?! in czech it starts on 15th of April😭
@Callmemartyx Yes, there is one stream in SE Poland where it's possible to go after trout from January 1st, but in all the other swims it's February 1st. So it is a little later, but still a big difference to your place 😮
Yeah the bots are ridiculous anymore! Thanks for watching though and Merry Christmas! Hopefully when your season opens up you can get on some awesome fish.
Beautiful Brown, Andrew, especially against that snowy background 👌Happy Christmas boys! Keep up your good work in 2025!
Thank you! Merry Christmas!!
Another fishmas BANGER! ❤️💚❤️💚
Thank YOU!
Dream stream looks great
LMAO
Wow, 3 rods? That's super unfortunate. Some nice fish though, man. Merry Christmas!
Thank you! and Merry Christmas!
Amazing self control and respect your pereserverance despite 3 broken rods in two outings. But,gotta say , those trout are some of the prettiest I’ve seen in awhile. Especially that behemoth of a bow! That old boy was a true tank! I’m wondering like someone mentioned earlier if those frigid temps. had something to do with at least the first two broken rods. And the third one did hit that big boulder but if it wasn’t so brittle maybe it might’ve only scratched it up. Amazing how you were able to catch not one more but almost had another tank if that rod didn’t break the cast before. But again, I’m very impressed that you even were out flyfishing in such brutal cold. You paid the price but was rewarded with gorgeous fish. You and your brother put out the best vids! Keep it going and Merry Christmas and we’ll see you guys next year! Happy New Year! Tightlines then.
Bear in mind. Many folks in here probably don’t know how many times you smacked the rod tip with your poor casting skills. It weakens the graphite. 🤷🏻♂️
great video and nice fish, I admire your composure after breaking the rods, I would have to bleeped...
Andrew is a very controlled person, I'd have bleeped too 🤣 Thanks for watching!
@@hardmanfishing Merry Christmas to you both!
Andrew...Your'e a KING!!
That particular canyon gets COLD AF in the winter.
GM canyon in CO right? I almost lost my life on the trek down one winter 🤣
Bummer on the broken rods but extremely beautiful Bow. Good way to end the year. Fish On
No doubt! Thanks for watching
I salute you! Your 3 rods died in action with one still in the fight. Temps 0-10. The rainbow was a monster. I broke a rod once with it laying on the ground and getting stepped on by a bull named Firecracker. Merry Christmas!
BTW I love all your vids. Keep it up you 2 are the best!
Absolute beauty! What size tippet are you using? Trout like that don’t exist where I fish
What brand rods
No doubt what you wish will be under the Christmas tree this year - multiple sets of spare rod-tips….🤣
Welcome to cold temp fly fishing. Check your line as well as the really cold temps can crack you line as well as you rod.
That's a hard learned lesson that's for sure! Thanks for watching
My fishing buddy broke 7 rods in about 3 weeks. He was so frustrated that he gave up fishing for a few weeks. In the years since I don't think he's broken any. Poor guy.
Now that's insane!!! I'd have taken a break too at that point
Awesome vid. Reality bites.
It bites hard! Thanks for watching
yea rod tips break for me as well never broke a catfish rod though its always been the lighter rods
It was cold, beautiful fish as always, greetings from Poland, good luck in 2025
Greetings from the US! Thanks for watching the video
Good night ✅🎣🐟🌈😁👍
Andrew, I hope you get a new rod for Christmas.
Another great video. By 0 degrees, you presumably mean fahrenheit? Unbelievably cold for those of us across the Pond. That first brown was fantastic, but your PB rainbow something else. Have a great Christmas, both of you, and look forward to more great vids in 2025.
Yep, it’s Fahrenheit! And thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it
Wow 3? Oh MY!!! You buy some Cabela’s/whatever sportsman in your area. That’s crazy
I think Andrew needs some cheap rods as back ups!! Thanks for watching
Hey, do you have a recommendation for a fly rod and real for a beginning?
Depends what you want to do. If you want an all round rod just get a 9ft 4/5 or 5/6 weight. The Maxcatch chinese rods on ebay or amazon are really cheap and it doesnt break your bank for a first time rod
If your going to order a maxcatch u might want to getter ordered Now ..The Trump administration announced that Amazon and eBay will be adding a possible 40 to 60% import tax on china sellers !! That will be paid by u the buyer on checkout ! so right now if i order 800 buck in rod building products my tax is 0000 There talking about removing the limit ..
@faruk2032 Thank you so much, man!! I am trying to trout fish.
I have a pair of wool mitts you can fold back then your fingers are in glove like ends yet your fingers are exposed , I use them for hunting as well , they are some of the best gloves I have for both worlds , just and idea Andrew 👍
Love this idea!!
Wow
Yes,.. I have broken a few of my fly rods too...and its agony of waiting for the replacement tip section ..lol😂 that's why I don't spend $1000 on any rod.... well, maybe on a competition spey rod...🤔
Yeahhh the only good thing about the expensive rods are the warranty.. but sometimes the replacement tips are as much as the cheap rods
Caught my first ever rainbow In Gatlinburg Tennessee like a day ago with powder bait the fish was like 2 and half pounds
Heck yeah congrats!
Gosh dang where is this at ?
Hey John I think Andrew is trying to tell you what he needs for Christmas 😂
HAHAHAH🤣
I personally fish a retirement rod or cheaper rod in the winter. I live in Utah and fish a lot during the winter. Think of it as rock skis or lesser sadness
That's honestly a really good idea! Get some cheap combo and fish with it instead, or at least have it as a backup
Guess you’ll be needing a few new rods for Christmas after that trip lol
Did you have ice build-up on the tip-top guide that caused the tip to break when pulling the icy line through? I often fish in bitterly cold conditions and have never broken a rod solely due to the cold. Breaking all but one of your rods must have been brutal! Do you think they’ll warranty the work? Great fish, by the way-definitely worth freezing for!
Biggest kype on tjat 'bow!
The cold had a lot to do with the broken rods. You are pretty tough
the most unlucky fisherman ive seen fly fishing lmao... hope Ur holidays going to be a lot better for ya n merry Christmas buddy
i mean like the poles but nice fish my guy
Did you happen to check water temp? I don't have much luck with streamers in cold water.
Hopefully you have warranties on those rods.
Love your fishing shows ..What we need to do is build u a fly rod from a 9 Ft spinning blank ..That way your not killing tips ?
Might not be a bad idea 😂
@@hardmanfishing Do u build your own rods ??
@@hardmanfishing Another idea is do a fiber glass That's what they use in Alaska as well as Eglass fly rods as well
@@hardmanfishing post me your rod model number and MFG
I also do fly fishing and I also have a subaru 👍
I feel like that's a pretty common occurrence LOL
What kind of rods r u fishing???
What weight rods are you using?
2 broken rods in one day..I would have been ticked off 😂
Andrew, what was the water temp?
Were both rods T&T that you broke?
What MFG were the broken rod from ??
This is why I fish with fiberglass
Well at least people will know what to get you for Christmas!
HAHA! That’s so funny 😂
What state are u fishing in?
3 rods in one trip!!! And I've never seen a Trout attempt revenge on the net!😂
Yeah idk why the trout was eating the net 🤣
@hardmanfishing Payback !
Thats hilarious, I went out today to a small wild stream near me as well just to scout it out, it was extremely cold ice on my rod tip every cast, i broke my brand new fly fishing rod before i could even get a cast, hooked my finger open and then lost all my small spinners to branches lol but while i was trying to cast where it wasnt frozen i found what were 10inch browns or brookies swimming away so definitely a win in my books, next time i just gotta be more prepared and careful.
That's some TOUGH luck!!
If you throw the rod on the ground instead of putting it down very easily the rod can break🤷🏻♂️ I believe.
Then don't do that
Damn that sucks about all the rods you think the cold played a part ?
Almost certainly
Maybe Santa brought you some new fishing rods?
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Give me a Rapala or some Gulp minnows like you guys used to fish .
I mean we could fish that way but that's not nearly as exciting for us. And if it's not exciting for us then the videos would be boring.
hope you have replacement warranty
Day 7 (one week) of commenting everyday! Merry Christmas Eve!
Day 7 (one week) of responding everyday!
love that river below the reservoir but its sketchy getting down there during wintertime.
Awesome video now get some rest buy some new Rods and give em hell in 2025!🎣
Thank you! Have a happy holidays!
your high sticking your tip a fly rod is way to flexible to handle that u will break them Every time ..
Sad about the broken rods only refuge is TAX WRITE OFF.
Actually the only refuge is WARRANTY😂
Cool, both are better than a broken heart.
I don't know enough about trout biology to be sure. But I'm a little concerned about handling these fish at all in air that's probably 20-30 degrees colder than the water they're living in. To my mind, that's probably worse than using barbed hooks. Classical ice fishing is not typically catch and release. This seems an approximation of that. Do they survive the thermal shock without injury?
Honestly never heard anything negative about freezing temperatures. Only bad thing I’ve heard is about it being so cold that the water flash freezes on the gills. Which I think happens at around -10 degrees F or even colder. So I’m not sure, if I’m wrong I’d love for someone to correct me. But I’d want to see actual scientific data.
Probably shouldn't throw rods down in those temps!
You’re worried about your cold hands, meanwhile you hold this trout up for the camera which exposes their delicate gills and eye membranes to that extreme cold air which can flash freeze these delicate body parts. This is not my opinion but rather a well known fact that many fish biologists try to convey to fishermen every winter on several social media channels. If you must fish in these cold temperatures keep netted fish in the water. It’s a must.
Where is this?
Farmington river in ct
@ looks like Roswell NM
Definitely get yourself some surgical gloves. Can't understand why you've broken so many rods, it seems to be a regular occurrence. I've never broken any in well over 70 years of fishing. Hopefully you'll be able to mend them, maybe it was the very cold weather that made them break, as you're an American I assume that you're using Fahrenheit when you quote temperatures
Hey baby, you can let us know what size fraud that you and your brother use when it comes to streamer fishing
Wow three rods! I'm North of Denver this River must be South Platte?
A fine and pleasant misery!!
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Freezing line guides aren't much fun, lost good fish because if it.