I knew a few streams like this in northern California and it was awesome. No fancy long casting skills required just rock hopping and nailing little trout anywhere from 4-15" in every little pocket! Not the biggest trout but they're still a blast on a 5wt fly rod and just rock hopping around on such beautiful little streams tucked away in steep remote canyons.
Never ceases to amaze me how invisible trout are in habitat like this. Really appreciate the high stick tutorial, I needed help with that. The bug section was awesome too. Fort Worth, Texas is not a major trout fishing destination but thanks to TPWD we will be getting stockers soon. Time to dust off the fly gear.
What a good video - clear and totally unpretentious in a relaxed engaging manner. Beautiful free stone waters to be fished - every pocket and run has exciting potential. Thank you. More please! Regards, John C. 🇨🇦🇬🇧
Thank you very much. Nice instructional video. I've been fly fishing for 30 years and learned several things. I'm planning a trip to this area over the summer from sun scorched Arizona and was looking to see what was in the area. This was a good indication of the conditions I'll face. Thanks for the buggy stuff, always good. Looks like I should invest in a lighter rod, never really branched out from the 5 weights. Blessings
Just want to say thanks. By far one of the easiest listening instructional vids to watch. Lots of info and one of the few that include specific stream entomology. Front range stream action picking up. Took a nice cutbow Wednesday on a dry and small stones were the meal of choice for the browns. Tight lines and Ty again
What a great video! Thank you very much. I fish in mountain streams in Colombia, and these Colorado freestone streams are the most alike I've seen in the internet. Very inspirational, very clear. Keep up with the good job!
Awesome!! Great commentary & knowledge, Excellent music, superb film quality, I love fly fishing, learned in Colorado. Thanks so much for sharing this!
Really appreciated the info on matching the insects and the examples provided. I'm not much of a fly fisherman but it will still help in matching with some of the 1/32oz jig patterns I want to use. Amazing how trout are such voracious animals and eat such a wide variety of things.
I live in the blue ridge valley and this is the majority of terrain for natives and wilds. I love this and actually find this more difficult than big water, and more rewarding. Love catching native brookies in the mountains with a 2wt. on a dry.
Thank you for the last portion of the video, this will help immensely when coming up with patterns for fly tying. Super informational, much appreciated!
great video once again. I just became a member of a camp up in the mountains. great tips on locating trout. will be reading the waters next trip up. thanks my friend.
Thank you rmflyfisher for a lovely and informative film. Your clear advise has made fishing the faster water of my local stream much less intimidating. Thanks again for helping me catch more fish.
forgot to mention sorry .Im very proud of you .You are a very good teacher i learner a bunch from your research in this great Video . Thanks Brush Creek Rod Builder Yakima Wa
Yep. Would be more than happy to meet another person bitten by the fly fishing bug. Turn him onto a few of my favorite flies for the streams chosen. Was out yesterday and caught 6. What a wonderful state we live in. Thanks josh and tight lines to ya!
Great Im a 12 year old and im just starting fly fishing and im loving it! :) Thank you for this video its very educational and helpful for me (a begginer) :D Once again THANK YOU!
Dry Flies work great. Just find the slower water inbetween all the white water that they can just hang in. By high sticking, you can place them in all the calm areas and seams. It works great in the white water sections and you'll find plenty of trout hiding in there that people pass up in the small pockets. Feel free to email me with any questions that you have!
awesome vid, I've only caught on trout out of big t, any suggestions on starter waters wear fish arnt so picky. I live in Arvada close to clear creek I'm going to try my luck there first. thank you for the vid again
I have a lot of fun on small creeks with a 7ft 3wt. Lots of guys I know use 8'6" 4 wt because if is a great all around rod. I also fish my 8'6" 3wt as a more general rod, but have a 5wt for bigger water. If you have more questions feel free to email me.
A lot of good information freestone is all I fish and you are right I fish the fast water everyone else passes up and do good from time to time.Just take your time
+Rocky Mountain Fly Fisher Such an informative video - thanks for all the practical info. I'm pretty new to fishing and was planning on bringing a spinning setup (for versatility) with a bobber & fly on my upcoming Colorado trip, but these streams seem a lot more suited for traditional fly fishing. I'm a little intimidated by fly fishing though - I heard there was a pretty steep learning curve. Is the hardest part about it the casting mechanics or simply learning how to choose the right flies? Thanks
Thank you! Glad that I could help. If you ever get a chance, head over to the website and send me a hero picture sometime. Love to see people having success!
Awesome! My family is vacationing to the Rocky Mtn. National park area this spring. Would you mind if I sent you a message with a few specific questions? This will be my first time fly fishing for wild trout. Great videos!
I haven't done this type of fishing. It looks like a long rod would be useful, in spite of how small the streams are. Like nine feet instead of seven-and-a-half. And I'd guess you could use short leaders. And in such bubbly, quick water, I can't see why you'd need delicate tippets.
Loved the video. I'm moving to greeley colorado area in the spring. I hope I can find a little stream like that within 30 miles. Know of any you would like to share?
Hey welder. Clear creek is great. Its making a comeback after100 years of mining. Big fish are rare..but so is getting skinned. Water's pretty low right now but post a comment and maybe we can get out someday and fish tunnel 4 and down. Tons of nice lil browns and bows
Without a doubt, the best 101 video for small stream fishing in the Rocky Mountains. Well done sir.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I knew a few streams like this in northern California and it was awesome. No fancy long casting skills required just rock hopping and nailing little trout anywhere from 4-15" in every little pocket! Not the biggest trout but they're still a blast on a 5wt fly rod and just rock hopping around on such beautiful little streams tucked away in steep remote canyons.
The best small stream fly fishing video I have ever seen.
I just like to fish period 😎
Never ceases to amaze me how invisible trout are in habitat like this. Really appreciate the high stick tutorial, I needed help with that. The bug section was awesome too. Fort Worth, Texas is not a major trout fishing destination but thanks to TPWD we will be getting stockers soon. Time to dust off the fly gear.
Just did my first fly fishing in Colorado and had tons of success. Just wish I had been able to fish some streams like this. Beautiful video! Thanks
I can't believe it's been 10 years since the first time I watched this great video.
great video, I loved how you broke down the stream into small windows with the purple dots. That was very helpful!!
Really well done. Excellent primer for newcomers to fishing small streams. They've always been my favorite type of water.
What a good video - clear and totally unpretentious in a relaxed engaging manner. Beautiful free stone waters to be fished - every pocket and run has exciting potential. Thank you. More please!
Regards,
John C.
🇨🇦🇬🇧
The entomology section was awesome. Much appreciated with the pics and descriptions.
Thank you very much. Nice instructional video. I've been fly fishing for 30 years and learned several things. I'm planning a trip to this area over the summer from sun scorched Arizona and was looking to see what was in the area. This was a good indication of the conditions I'll face. Thanks for the buggy stuff, always good. Looks like I should invest in a lighter rod, never really branched out from the 5 weights. Blessings
I am new to fly fishing and seen about 30 vids. Thanks for the valuable lessons. The best content delivered so that we all can benefit.
Thank you
Just want to say thanks. By far one of the easiest listening instructional vids to watch. Lots of info and one of the few that include specific stream entomology. Front range stream action picking up. Took a nice cutbow Wednesday on a dry and small stones were the meal of choice for the browns. Tight lines and Ty again
What a great video! Thank you very much. I fish in mountain streams in Colombia, and these Colorado freestone streams are the most alike I've seen in the internet. Very inspirational, very clear. Keep up with the good job!
Awesome!! Great commentary & knowledge, Excellent music, superb film quality, I love fly fishing, learned in Colorado. Thanks so much for sharing this!
The video is very educational and well done. High sticking is a very good method with as little of line on stream as possible.
I’ve taught myself how to fly fish, and this video is absolutely 100% what I’ve taught myself. Right on man, great video.
Really appreciated the info on matching the insects and the examples provided. I'm not much of a fly fisherman but it will still help in matching with some of the 1/32oz jig patterns I want to use. Amazing how trout are such voracious animals and eat such a wide variety of things.
Excellent video. Learned alot, enjoyed the beautiful scenery and very pleasant presentation. Thanks for posting.
At 550, its amazing how a monster will be found and usually break you off in skinny water. Loved it , great video.
I really enjoyed all of the HD Insect photos and related flies. Thank you for putting together such a nice video!
+IrieAdventures Thanks! Glad you liked it.
Whats Next for you?? I just got a tube and have been having a blast at Spinney, Might go try the Buttes before it gets too cold!
I live in the blue ridge valley and this is the majority of terrain for natives and wilds. I love this and actually find this more difficult than big water, and more rewarding. Love catching native brookies in the mountains with a 2wt. on a dry.
Well said. Thanks for watching.
best, most practical and instructive video I've seen on freestone stream fishing!
HaplessLee Thank you!
Thank you for the last portion of the video, this will help immensely when coming up with patterns for fly tying. Super informational, much appreciated!
Very worthy production, thanks. I'll be in Boulder next week and thinking about creeks to fish.
Really great video. The pink dots help a lot. As a newcomer this is maybe the most detailed informative video I’ve seen.
i just watched one of your videos from 2012. You were way ahead, and more than I with your high sticking and entomology cheers
Thank you. Keep at it! Get out there and have fun and it will be second nature!
great video once again. I just became a member of a camp up in the mountains. great tips on locating trout. will be reading the waters next trip up. thanks my friend.
One of, if not THE best youtube vids I've come across on this subject. Thanks!
Very informative and detailed video on fly fishing helped me out a lot on small stream fishing and water reading. 10 out of 10 rating
Great video! I love how you left getting tangled in a tree at around 1:27. I'll feel just a little less of an ass next time I do the same.
Thank you rmflyfisher for a lovely and informative film. Your clear advise has made fishing the faster water of my local stream much less intimidating. Thanks again for helping me catch more fish.
Well done my friend. I really appreciate all of the information you supplied. It's a real help. Great fish by the way!
I'll be in Colorado fishing in September can't wait.
Love the music and the video. Great stuff!
Excellent presentation, sir.
Thanks a lot for such an informative video. I have been watching many lately and this one ranks at the top.I really appreciate it.
Thank you. Glad you found it useful.
I am a fan of your videos and site. Part three to this video was the most helpful for me. Thank you for this video and I look forward to more vids.
thank you excellent tutorial loved th arrows and d
ots also the high stick demos
Very nice video, wish I was there now...
great work man. this is a rad informational you have here. stuff that can apply to big rivers and the creeks.
forgot to mention sorry .Im very proud of you .You are a very good teacher i learner a bunch from your research in this great Video .
Thanks Brush Creek Rod Builder Yakima Wa
Very informative I will be going to Colorado next summer, good job thanks
my kinda fisherman. I live for the small fast creeks. thanks for the nice video
great vid..... awesome tips for people like me trying to learn a thing or two...great scenery too
Great video - you've got to make more of these
Great video .. I'm just starting out fly fishing alot of good info
Thanks for jumping in! Hope you guys make it out.
Your voice is like velvet cake for the ears.
that is creepy
Thanks for website. A very nice outdoor there
Ok thanks, I used that setup today and caught nine little rainbows. So again thankyou for the advice.
Yep. Would be more than happy to meet another person bitten by the fly fishing bug. Turn him onto a few of my favorite flies for the streams chosen. Was out yesterday and caught 6. What a wonderful state we live in. Thanks josh and tight lines to ya!
This type of water is perfect for tenkara. Have you ever tried it?
Great
Im a 12 year old and im just starting fly fishing and im loving it! :)
Thank you for this video its very educational and helpful for me (a begginer) :D
Once again THANK YOU!
Marko Vasiljevic 17 year old* Time FLIES!
I laughed way to hard watching you float down the stream hahah... but great video thanks so much for sharing!
Great video! Thanks from Australia!!
Great teaching video!!!. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching! Glad you liked it.
Dry Flies work great. Just find the slower water inbetween all the white water that they can just hang in. By high sticking, you can place them in all the calm areas and seams. It works great in the white water sections and you'll find plenty of trout hiding in there that people pass up in the small pockets. Feel free to email me with any questions that you have!
Is Galving Guiding your website?
@@garyrafferty7625 no. Haven't had one for a long time now.
Great little video.
Awesome video! Lots of great information
Could you please list the flies you like to use. Thank you sir. (From Gunnison)
+Rocky Mountain Fly Fisher Are you using a yarn indicator at the 10:07 mark or a large dry fly?
awesome vid, I've only caught on trout out of big t, any suggestions on starter waters wear fish arnt so picky. I live in Arvada close to clear creek I'm going to try my luck there first. thank you for the vid again
Great video! Very informative and helpful!!
Thank you. Very educational. I live in CO.
Thank you.
Great videos. I was in RMNP about 5 years ago and wish I had you video available back then. What kind of indicator do you use, a wad of Antron
Fantastic video!
I have a lot of fun on small creeks with a 7ft 3wt. Lots of guys I know use 8'6" 4 wt because if is a great all around rod. I also fish my 8'6" 3wt as a more general rod, but have a 5wt for bigger water. If you have more questions feel free to email me.
Mostly standard patterns. If you head over to the website you will see a free e-books tab. Have a look at the confidence patterns.
why are your videos so darn good?
Lindo video didáctico y educativo. Desde chile
Very good video. Thanks
A lot of good information freestone is all I fish and you are right I fish the fast water everyone else passes up and do good from time to time.Just take your time
Is this the south fork of the rio? All that bolder water looked extremely farmilar.
Do you always use wet flies for the white water and high-sticking, or can you use dry flies too (like an Adams)?
Thanks!
What is the brand of the younger man chest pack ?good video
+Rocky Mountain Fly Fisher
Such an informative video - thanks for all the practical info. I'm pretty new to fishing and was planning on bringing a spinning setup (for versatility) with a bobber & fly on my upcoming Colorado trip, but these streams seem a lot more suited for traditional fly fishing.
I'm a little intimidated by fly fishing though - I heard there was a pretty steep learning curve. Is the hardest part about it the casting mechanics or simply learning how to choose the right flies? Thanks
Perfect video! Great information, useful for here in Idaho. Thanks for putting this video together, you definitely earned a subscribe!
-Matt
great video. Appreciate your details.
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.
Thank you! Glad that I could help. If you ever get a chance, head over to the website and send me a hero picture sometime. Love to see people having success!
Thanks for the feedback. Gald to know it helped!
awesome video! thank you
Awesome! My family is vacationing to the Rocky Mtn. National park area this spring. Would you mind if I sent you a message with a few specific questions? This will be my first time fly fishing for wild trout. Great videos!
I’m heading over to Colorado next week and was wondering what flies to use as I live on the other side of the country. Do you have any recommendations
Thanks! Always interesting to see where people are from. If I get up that way I'll let you know. Let me know if you get down this way as well.
I haven't done this type of fishing. It looks like a long rod would be useful, in spite of how small the streams are. Like nine feet instead of seven-and-a-half. And I'd guess you could use short leaders. And in such bubbly, quick water, I can't see why you'd need delicate tippets.
Nice and authentic video ! Thanks for share !
Sweet video;-) Great work!!
Loved the video. I'm moving to greeley colorado area in the spring. I hope I can find a little stream like that within 30 miles. Know of any you would like to share?
Yes! Live up in Northern CO so can give you some direction. Head over to the website and email me and I'll get you hooked up.
Thanks much. I'll get back to you within a week. Kinda busy
AWESOME video !! Thank you !!!!
Awesome video
Thanks. Glad you liked it.
Awesome that you are getting into the sport. Feel free to send me and email with any questions.
Awsome video thanks man!
Great video!
That is really a nice video.
Hey welder. Clear creek is great. Its making a comeback after100 years of mining. Big fish are rare..but so is getting skinned. Water's pretty low right now but post a comment and maybe we can get out someday and fish tunnel 4 and down. Tons of nice lil browns and bows
When using a indicator, do you have it set a certain height, or do you change as you go.
grape creek is great too!