Nice to see you get out. Always fun to watch fish or no. Can't wait to see the members review. Interested in seeing where you were at. The club is planning a Spey Clave for next year if you are interested in that.
That companion video will be out later this evening. I'm definitely interested in the Spey Clave. When I drop this side job, I hope to get more involved with the club!
Way to persevere brother! Getting out there was definitely the thing to do. You may not have done much catching but the fishing was good for you and fun to watch. Adverse conditions but you're gonna get em next time! I will think of you while stripping your red leeches on Easter Sunday!
@@driftstone It was great. Started out cold and no action. Thought I was gonna get skunked for a while and reminding myself that fishing is way more important than catching. You can control the former, not the latter! Red leech under an indicator produced the biggest fish (16-17") of the day but the really fun ones were on dries! PMDs, BWOs and a Griffiths Gnat. Your flies are definitely going with me to the McCloud soon!
I knew exactly where you were from the parking lot. That run at GR is pretty tough, Even moreso with high flows. There's usually a fish hiding out just above and to the right of that upstream rock. The river is too fast right now. Best to wait until it gets
That's awesome Rich, it's a pretty stretch of water when we settle into normal summer flows. Good spot to learn too, wide up and plenty of room to cast.
Back at it, catching fish, catching sticks, and catching trees. Seems like we have a similar use case fly fishing at times. Hopefully you get that boat here soon.
Know that section well. We decided to fish elsewhere as we thought flows were too high. Had some luck in some of your other rivers/creeks but it’s tough this time of year
@@driftstone Eric, I'm curious if you've fished the Smith River before. I've driven by it on my way to the redwoods from S. Oregon. It looks very fishy. Your videos about the McCloud have really got me excited about fishing in N. California. Thanks!
@@kevingarrett9694 I haven't yet, it's been on my bucket list for a long time. The problem is while I'm close as the crow flies, it's a solid 3.5-4hr drive for me. Have to go way around to get over there. So I need to go for a multiday trip. Will need to drag the raft over there!
@@driftstone Eric, thanks for your quick reply! I hope you get a chance to fish the Smith. It's also on my bucket list, as are the other rivers you've fished in your videos. Thanks for always producing great content!
@@driftstone it’s suppose to be the go to in high water. I’ve been watching a lot of old Kelly gallop videos. It makes me want to throw big streamers everywhere
@@genedavella9817 I think May is one of the best months. The temps have come up and we're through runoff (usually) and it isn't super hot like it will be in June. Simms campground is right on the river, there is another one at Castle Crags which is great too. DM me if you have any more questions.
Haha, the few flies I rotated through I have a lot of confidence here and have caught many fish with. I get into ruts with my flies though and use the same 10 patterns.
I needed to see this. Started feeling like I was the only one getting skunked lol. Glad to see new videos.
Glad to see a new video. Whether catching or not. Can't wait to get on some water myself. Tight lines 🤙🏾
Thanks bro, looking forward to seeing some of your upcoming adventures!
Savage day. It’s always good to take the chance and go rather than dealing with the regret from not doing so.
That's a good spot. I've caught a pretty decent sized fish at the end of the narrower section where the river opens back up again
Nice to see you get out. Always fun to watch fish or no. Can't wait to see the members review. Interested in seeing where you were at. The club is planning a Spey Clave for next year if you are interested in that.
That companion video will be out later this evening. I'm definitely interested in the Spey Clave. When I drop this side job, I hope to get more involved with the club!
Changing flies is a great idea see which menu options the fish are looking for.😂
Way to persevere brother! Getting out there was definitely the thing to do. You may not have done much catching but the fishing was good for you and fun to watch. Adverse conditions but you're gonna get em next time! I will think of you while stripping your red leeches on Easter Sunday!
How'd you do on Easter? Been thinking of getting my float tube wet soon!
@@driftstone It was great. Started out cold and no action. Thought I was gonna get skunked for a while and reminding myself that fishing is way more important than catching. You can control the former, not the latter! Red leech under an indicator produced the biggest fish (16-17") of the day but the really fun ones were on dries! PMDs, BWOs and a Griffiths Gnat. Your flies are definitely going with me to the McCloud soon!
Great video! That's the kind of water I want to be fishing in. Thank you for sharing & good luck with the boat & job.
I knew exactly where you were from the parking lot. That run at GR is pretty tough, Even moreso with high flows. There's usually a fish hiding out just above and to the right of that upstream rock. The river is too fast right now. Best to wait until it gets
That's awesome Rich, it's a pretty stretch of water when we settle into normal summer flows. Good spot to learn too, wide up and plenty of room to cast.
Glad to see you got out, skunked but beautiful water albeit a little higher/faster than one might like. Great B-Roll as always…
It's part of the game this time of year. Next time we'll get'em!
Great video. Cool seeing the different watersheds holding fish around the country.
Ha well you'll have to trust me that there are fish here ha. It's just a tough trib when the water is high.
Ha. Maybe I'll make a trip down and you can show me 😂
@@driftstone We get high water a lot in Alaska too. Makes fishing tricky if not impossible on some of our watersheds.
@@AlaskanJake only if you'll do the same with me up there 😂
@@driftstone Deal. I'm no expert but I can find the fish
Back at it, catching fish, catching sticks, and catching trees. Seems like we have a similar use case fly fishing at times. Hopefully you get that boat here soon.
Ha just keeping it real. We all do it :D
Looking forward to new floating adventures to come!
Know that section well. We decided to fish elsewhere as we thought flows were too high. Had some luck in some of your other rivers/creeks but it’s tough this time of year
Definitely a tough time of year. Maybe it's time to explore some lakes until things settle down :D
Great looking water!
Eric, I was elated to see that you had a new video! Your content is always impressive! Thank you.
Thanks Kevin, I appreciate you
@@driftstone Eric, I'm curious if you've fished the Smith River before. I've driven by it on my way to the redwoods from S. Oregon. It looks very fishy. Your videos about the McCloud have really got me excited about fishing in N. California. Thanks!
@@kevingarrett9694 I haven't yet, it's been on my bucket list for a long time. The problem is while I'm close as the crow flies, it's a solid 3.5-4hr drive for me. Have to go way around to get over there. So I need to go for a multiday trip. Will need to drag the raft over there!
@@driftstone Eric, thanks for your quick reply! I hope you get a chance to fish the Smith. It's also on my bucket list, as are the other rivers you've fished in your videos. Thanks for always producing great content!
Great video as usual Eric. Beautiful area. Ready for that guided boat trip..
Ha, thank you. I'm sure you'll see the updates as they come out. I hope to be ready to roll in June/July.
Cinematography is beautiful as always 🙌
Thank you 🙌
Nice video! At least you got out there. That spot looks awesome. Might be streamer time
You're probably right, I should have tried some streamers. I'm not super confident with them here, I should fix that :D
@@driftstone it’s suppose to be the go to in high water. I’ve been watching a lot of old Kelly gallop videos. It makes me want to throw big streamers everywhere
@@colbymyers6278 haha nice. I just started playing with trailing hooks, hoping to have better hookup rates.
@@driftstone I just saw a video of a 25” rainbow from your area caught on a jig sculpin. Not sure where it was posted.
Nice video, beautiful section of river. New subscriber!
Thanks bro, looks like you've got some cool local content too. Checking it out now!
Botanical garden drifts lol
Hi Eric. Do you guide? If so I’d like to talk about it. Thank you
I do, you can learn more about it at driftstone.co. You can also DM me on Instagram @ericleslie
some of that water looked treacherous for wading. At least for this 62 y/o !
This was really high water and there are plenty of options to wade is slower water, especially at regular summer flows.
@@driftstone I would really like to drive up from SoCal for a guided trip. When is the best time? Can you reccomend any campsites in the area
@@genedavella9817 I think May is one of the best months. The temps have come up and we're through runoff (usually) and it isn't super hot like it will be in June. Simms campground is right on the river, there is another one at Castle Crags which is great too. DM me if you have any more questions.
I change flies more often than I move. Perhaps a side product of aging and arthritis rather than any real strategy. 🤷♀️
Haha, the few flies I rotated through I have a lot of confidence here and have caught many fish with. I get into ruts with my flies though and use the same 10 patterns.