As a lifetime fly fisherman and guide in oregon, you are correct, not many do what you do or can do what you do. This is a graduate school for fly fishers. And this is a masterclass in spot and stalk fly hunting. If i had more then two thumbs those would be up to 👍. A big part of fishing this way is having the right kind of place to fish like this! Never tell anyone where you are I have a spot 15 minutes from my house that i fish 2 or 3 times a year and the fish almost have names at this point. It so rare in the age of social media to have a place like that and i dont tell anyone about it. I dont name it, i dont post pics with that new crap that can find where your at, its just for me. And its truly a little slice of heaven. Im the only one who fishes the creek and the only one who knows what lives in there. And they go to 25-26 and the biggest was 9 lbs. So far......
Hi, thank you for that. There's really nothing better in life than these moments and unbeknownst to most people they are far more commonly available (not this specific kind of creek, rather, the style of fishing and breakdown) than most think. Allowing time for a stream to unfold, show itself... as you know, it just shows when you allow it and then there's nothing better :) But it's great to have these little spots and yours sound right up our alley and ours right up yours :) The one thing I'll never understand is - the ppl that have to know exactly where you are or even what creek... literally every bank of every stream or river in Alberta has these fish and, more to the point, how is chasing another person's magic in any way, shape or form of value to me if I helicopter myself in just to have a photo with the next person's fish? How does that ever scratch the satisfactory itch? But, 95% do it. If we hear of where someone's magic happened we avoid it altogether or fish it when the opportunity arises to fish with that person. Even at that, once you know, you know, and the world gets a little bit smaller when you do. And knowing in a smaller world leaves less of it to dream about.
Not only is the fishing good, but your camera work with all of the natural surroundings, the birds, elk bugs etc. Just amazing!! And where did that dog come from? Perfect timing for sure!!!
That dog is the land owner's pup and was just doing what he does, poke around and enjoy life. Timing is simply amazing in life - sometimes to the good and sometimes not! It tends to balance out and this was just a little lucky break that allowed that one to happen :)
Aren't they incredible fish? The funny is that I think that might be the last day I fish it for a decade. When you know the 5 or 6 fish and have watched them grow up and it's now the 4th gen of very old fish you've done that with... I love it but I think we need to let it be a bit. But what a place - if you can find it! :)
:) glad you're here! No, I apparently hit a wrong button on the upload before we left for New Zealand back in Nov. Oops. Nah, negative commentary either lead to over the top replies in reply or instant blocks, depending on the stupidity/ignorance level :)
What an engrossing day! Big fish, challenge, patience, anticipation, some failure, hope, looking and looking, finding, waiting, casting, response and hookup. What more could you wish for? Thanks for making.
Just perfect educational content! There is not much written about hook set angles, and its been a skill mostly based on experience. A lot of fly fishers will most surely learn much from this video. And the importance of patience....you guys inspire! This stuff is mental health care during an especially cold and snowy norwegian winter 🙂Decided to be a patreon, and thanks!
All awesome and wonderful to hear that this was received as intended for people to improve the subtle stuff! So glad you joined up, thank you, and that these videos help the winter pass... 🥰
they are stunners, certainly. :) The hope is simply to encourage anglers to poke about and consider waters outside the norm - you never know what you'll find. :)
What a fantastic journey this was. I watched the first part also, but I'll comment on this one. That was brilliant of Amelia to give you this day on this beautiful creek of yours. There were so many cool moments with the fish, but as always, the filming of the whole lead up to your approach is second to none. The tactics that you put into it. I take all the small things in. I find that so enduring to listen to as much as seeing you get onto a good fish, if not more. Such as having a timer on when a fish will return on its beat while in the meantime sitting down having some lunch. I enjoy that detail in your content. It's the whole experience. At the end there I can most definitely hear some emotion in your voice there, and I was right along there with ya even from little old New Zealand here. I totally get why. And you deserve all the support you get. You put in so much hard work. Like you mention, you bust your ass to get someone onto a fish by giving it your best. There's always going to be critics out there on social media. But the majority that gets fly fishing for what it is, then they should know you only want the best for everyone. You share your passion for that very good reason. Constructive criticism, at times, will only make him or her a better angler at the end of the day. You can never stop learning. That's why I find the sport so engaging.. OMG I still can't stop chuckling at that porky pig moment haha. That, tha.. tha.. tha.. that's the fish 😂
Finally home from NZ and not sick like we were the last week there... with Covid #s doing what they have been in Canterbury I suspect we hit that last variant.... this was a special to me day for sure, but equally special in giving away by AJ. We really tried to tie in the how and share the cadence and pace. In fact, this week's video does it well but next week's video REALLY shares the lead up to the ONE cast that it takes when it all goes well and flows as we can. And, funnily enough, one segment of next week's video (I just edited it so it's fresh) talks about "if I can't give you my best, I'm out".... I don't like mailing it in. THAT all said the switch to this particular style of video that invites everyone in on the thought process and successes and failures and the why behind the try and the success/failure, is a big step but finally one so natural. :) Thank you for taking the time to share. Dave
Hope you enjoy it! By the time you get there, there might be one or two fish left for you - the lineup seems to be long and desperate to focus on that little creek's fish rather than actually hearing the message and the opportunities.
You guys have been very responsible with camera angles in the past. Definitely the best in the category of Alberta youtube fisherman. I see your message has changed. Views > fish
@@kris.v9284 Ah, the simple view of the myopic internet troll. Why would I take time to reply to one? What iceberg lies beneath that leads me to share something that clearly leads the desperate? What more is coming and what's the greater point should be the thought in your head. Stay tuned, you'll love what's coming this year...
@@Bneumanns124 we made a choice to share as we did knowing full well what was going to happen. There are literally dozens of anglers watching this video focused on the ability to find the EXACT spot I'm standing in, comparing the drone to google earth. This video is for anglers and helping others with the tactics as shared, while at the same time is a set up video to a couple of different series' videos coming later this season. :)
Thanks so much! 😊 It's a great little video and stunning fish, and this coming season we'll be poking about a little further afield in search of other neat ones :)
This video is something special - your production quality is world class - I learnt so much from this video - you are both masters at your craft - what you two are providing to the broader flyfishing community is priceless - I am an avid listener to Tom’s podcast and was thrilled to hear that rod that you fished during this video was a gift from him - and, the sound of that CFO reel - if ever there was a case to be made for a sound for a phone ringtone then it would be a CFO - have also just joined your Patreon - happy to pay the price of a couple of coffees a month for this type of content - greetings from Australia…
Hello and thank you for the support! It is wonderful to hear that it connects with you, that you value all facets of the video. Wonderful that you do learn, we try to be subtle but sharing why the little % differences are important, how they compound. That little reel does everything it can to let you know what's going on, doesn't it? :) Thank you and welcome to the Patreon channel, we're really just now stepping in to our vision of what we wanted it to be, here forward. Dave & Amelia :)
You guys are awesome. I wish I could go on a fly fishing trip with you. If you ever make a trip to Montana we should definitely meet up. You two are amazing at FLY FISHING
Thanks for your interest in watching our content. Hopefully the escape we provide our viewers will suffice. We've put in a lot of time on the rod through the years, so it's the moments like the one you saw in this video that really grab our attention:)
I’m always curious about the life expectancy of a large brown in a creek like this. I know it’s dependent on a number of variables, but what have your observations been fishing the same pools with likely the same fish for a number of years? Thank you for the great video!
it is quite species dependent, water temperature/habitat dependent, growth rate stress dependent... the brown in the feature image has been caught 7 years running and was 22" at first encounter - meaning that brown is about 12 years old. That's pretty old for stream browns but protected by the generally cold water habitat of the northerly location and the springs. Typically browns are 6 to 10 years. Much older can occur in cold or slower growing environs. Cutthroat trout tend to share that 6 to 10 yr range but again, I know the central Alberta Ram R drainage has showed cutts living to 22 to 24 years - again, cold water. Bull trout may not mature sexually for 5 to 7 years and live 25 to 30+ years. Rainbows... similar to cutts. In warmer locations with growth stress and higher susceptibility to disease trout tend closer to the median ages, tho their sizes tend to be similar as older aged fish in colder waters. Hope that helps?
32 and 34" but almost equally round. They almost don't count as they were so 'freak fish' and so obese and out of norm. But, fish where those fish live and you'll find 'em, though you usually have to put up with 5 or 6 beavers slamming their tails at dusk! :)
Hmmm, honestly RIGHT now I'd put that era well ahead. F&W wanted to open the creek up to migrating/spawning browns for the main river and blew up the old beaverponds about 6 years back. Guess what they did instead? Nuked the #s and the biggest fish habitat. That + the main river is about 3m from the top end of this creek now and one of the next high water events it could be wiped off the face of the planet. Funny little things these. Enjoy them while here :)
Hey, love the video(s)! When fishing a creek like this that runs straight through someone’s land do you ask permission? Or just stick to the banks since owners don’t typically have rights to the stream bed here in AB? In this case I suppose you may also know the owners given the amount of time you’ve spent fishing here. Thanks
ALL of these streams are really tricky. When we took on the publishing of the Alberta Fishing Guide Magazine after my friend Barry Mitchell passed, I made sure that in the regions of these streams through central Alberta to state "It is IMPOSSIBLE to fish these waters without getting out of the creek, hence, it is imperative for your enjoyment and to respect landowners rights that you approach them for permission" or something to that effect. It is truly impossible to fish any of these kinds of waters legally in the high water mark given that we're forced to step onto dry land time to time. So, definitely knock on doors, ask, get to know the people. Most are friendly when you take the time and if your give-a-shit-o-meter is beyond your wants and rush, things are ok. The other thing I'll comment is that just because you asked today, make sure you continue to ask and develop good communication relations trip to trip or year to year if you go back. We admittedly had one incident through the years where we had long-term access but something popped up with the son and he lost his $%$% - we hadn't called or stopped by in a few years and went for a fish. Covid and time changed some things and while we got the boot we were certainly able to re-kindle a bit with dad. That's on us for not clarifying though and the land-owners rights are always... right. It was the first time that's happened but the lesson is to make sure communication is solid. It's best to avoid that and usually easy... a yes is with whatever conditions given and no... is no. All the best.
@@jensenflyfishing just referencing the beginning of the video when Dave hooks on to a monster brown trout and he hilariously calls him Bob “losing his shit” and potentially spooking the other monster browns in that pool. I lost my shit when I heard that. You guys kick ass.
@@milankrezner3491 it's worthy of the reviews :) Thankfully we've been field testers with Orvis the past 15 years or so and get to play with their incoming rods a lot :)
Sorry everyone! We accidentally had the comments turned off on this one for some reason! All fixed now and looking forward to hearing your comments!
As a lifetime fly fisherman and guide in oregon, you are correct, not many do what you do or can do what you do. This is a graduate school for fly fishers. And this is a masterclass in spot and stalk fly hunting. If i had more then two thumbs those would be up to 👍. A big part of fishing this way is having the right kind of place to fish like this! Never tell anyone where you are
I have a spot 15 minutes from my house that i fish 2 or 3 times a year and the fish almost have names at this point. It so rare in the age of social media to have a place like that and i dont tell anyone about it. I dont name it, i dont post pics with that new crap that can find where your at, its just for me. And its truly a little slice of heaven. Im the only one who fishes the creek and the only one who knows what lives in there. And they go to 25-26 and the biggest was 9 lbs. So far......
Hi, thank you for that. There's really nothing better in life than these moments and unbeknownst to most people they are far more commonly available (not this specific kind of creek, rather, the style of fishing and breakdown) than most think. Allowing time for a stream to unfold, show itself... as you know, it just shows when you allow it and then there's nothing better :) But it's great to have these little spots and yours sound right up our alley and ours right up yours :) The one thing I'll never understand is - the ppl that have to know exactly where you are or even what creek... literally every bank of every stream or river in Alberta has these fish and, more to the point, how is chasing another person's magic in any way, shape or form of value to me if I helicopter myself in just to have a photo with the next person's fish? How does that ever scratch the satisfactory itch? But, 95% do it. If we hear of where someone's magic happened we avoid it altogether or fish it when the opportunity arises to fish with that person. Even at that, once you know, you know, and the world gets a little bit smaller when you do. And knowing in a smaller world leaves less of it to dream about.
Man Dave you’re incredible. You can tell that you’ve been fishing for almost 50 years. Well done
Thank you. We're turning the corner on our videos to reflect that - good to hear that's coming through 😊🍻
Not only is the fishing good, but your camera work with all of the natural surroundings, the birds, elk bugs etc. Just amazing!! And where did that dog come from? Perfect timing for sure!!!
That dog is the land owner's pup and was just doing what he does, poke around and enjoy life. Timing is simply amazing in life - sometimes to the good and sometimes not! It tends to balance out and this was just a little lucky break that allowed that one to happen :)
I just love this video. Sight fishing and planned approaches, my favorite stuff! The colors on those fish are unreal!
Aren't they incredible fish? The funny is that I think that might be the last day I fish it for a decade. When you know the 5 or 6 fish and have watched them grow up and it's now the 4th gen of very old fish you've done that with... I love it but I think we need to let it be a bit. But what a place - if you can find it! :)
Glad comments are back on! I'd worried that it was because of those negative comments.
That Dave moment at 38:55 was awesome!
:) glad you're here! No, I apparently hit a wrong button on the upload before we left for New Zealand back in Nov. Oops. Nah, negative commentary either lead to over the top replies in reply or instant blocks, depending on the stupidity/ignorance level :)
Great job, I wish you all the best and sending my Patreon support. Greatings from Poland.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
thank you for taking the time to support us and what we do. so glad to hear that we're helping in our shares. These are wonderful videos to share :)
What an engrossing day! Big fish, challenge, patience, anticipation, some failure, hope, looking and looking, finding, waiting, casting, response and hookup. What more could you wish for? Thanks for making.
It sure was all of what you describe and more! The kind of days we really live for. Thanks for watching:)
Just perfect educational content! There is not much written about hook set angles, and its been a skill mostly based on experience. A lot of fly fishers will most surely learn much from this video. And the importance of patience....you guys inspire! This stuff is mental health care during an especially cold and snowy norwegian winter 🙂Decided to be a patreon, and thanks!
All awesome and wonderful to hear that this was received as intended for people to improve the subtle stuff! So glad you joined up, thank you, and that these videos help the winter pass... 🥰
Those fish are amazingly gorgeous 😍
Thanks again for bringing moments like this to the screen 🙏
they are stunners, certainly. :) The hope is simply to encourage anglers to poke about and consider waters outside the norm - you never know what you'll find. :)
Awesome fishing and very thoughtful words
🙂 thank you all around!
What a fantastic journey this was. I watched the first part also, but I'll comment on this one. That was brilliant of Amelia to give you this day on this beautiful creek of yours. There were so many cool moments with the fish, but as always, the filming of the whole lead up to your approach is second to none. The tactics that you put into it. I take all the small things in. I find that so enduring to listen to as much as seeing you get onto a good fish, if not more. Such as having a timer on when a fish will return on its beat while in the meantime sitting down having some lunch. I enjoy that detail in your content. It's the whole experience. At the end there I can most definitely hear some emotion in your voice there, and I was right along there with ya even from little old New Zealand here. I totally get why. And you deserve all the support you get. You put in so much hard work. Like you mention, you bust your ass to get someone onto a fish by giving it your best. There's always going to be critics out there on social media. But the majority that gets fly fishing for what it is, then they should know you only want the best for everyone. You share your passion for that very good reason. Constructive criticism, at times, will only make him or her a better angler at the end of the day. You can never stop learning. That's why I find the sport so engaging.. OMG I still can't stop chuckling at that porky pig moment haha. That, tha.. tha.. tha.. that's the fish 😂
Finally home from NZ and not sick like we were the last week there... with Covid #s doing what they have been in Canterbury I suspect we hit that last variant.... this was a special to me day for sure, but equally special in giving away by AJ. We really tried to tie in the how and share the cadence and pace. In fact, this week's video does it well but next week's video REALLY shares the lead up to the ONE cast that it takes when it all goes well and flows as we can. And, funnily enough, one segment of next week's video (I just edited it so it's fresh) talks about "if I can't give you my best, I'm out".... I don't like mailing it in. THAT all said the switch to this particular style of video that invites everyone in on the thought process and successes and failures and the why behind the try and the success/failure, is a big step but finally one so natural. :) Thank you for taking the time to share. Dave
That 10 seconds of done footage really put all the pieces together. Can't wait to give the x a try next summer. :)
Hope you enjoy it! By the time you get there, there might be one or two fish left for you - the lineup seems to be long and desperate to focus on that little creek's fish rather than actually hearing the message and the opportunities.
You guys have been very responsible with camera angles in the past. Definitely the best in the category of Alberta youtube fisherman.
I see your message has changed. Views > fish
@@kris.v9284 Ah, the simple view of the myopic internet troll. Why would I take time to reply to one? What iceberg lies beneath that leads me to share something that clearly leads the desperate? What more is coming and what's the greater point should be the thought in your head. Stay tuned, you'll love what's coming this year...
Unfortunately there will always be tools like this who miss the point of the videos entirely. It’s guys like this that give flyfishermen a bad rap.
@@Bneumanns124 we made a choice to share as we did knowing full well what was going to happen. There are literally dozens of anglers watching this video focused on the ability to find the EXACT spot I'm standing in, comparing the drone to google earth. This video is for anglers and helping others with the tactics as shared, while at the same time is a set up video to a couple of different series' videos coming later this season. :)
We wouldn’t watch if you weren’t excited! Well I wouldn’t. Never turn the excitement down. I love it! Brilliant as always.
Thanks so much! 😊 It's a great little video and stunning fish, and this coming season we'll be poking about a little further afield in search of other neat ones :)
Thank bro for video !!!
:) enjoy it!
This video is something special - your production quality is world class - I learnt so much from this video - you are both masters at your craft - what you two are providing to the broader flyfishing community is priceless - I am an avid listener to Tom’s podcast and was thrilled to hear that rod that you fished during this video was a gift from him - and, the sound of that CFO reel - if ever there was a case to be made for a sound for a phone ringtone then it would be a CFO - have also just joined your Patreon - happy to pay the price of a couple of coffees a month for this type of content - greetings from Australia…
Hello and thank you for the support! It is wonderful to hear that it connects with you, that you value all facets of the video. Wonderful that you do learn, we try to be subtle but sharing why the little % differences are important, how they compound. That little reel does everything it can to let you know what's going on, doesn't it? :) Thank you and welcome to the Patreon channel, we're really just now stepping in to our vision of what we wanted it to be, here forward. Dave & Amelia :)
Great video! That chowder looks incredibly delicious.
:)
F-ing bob! 😂 cracks my shit up
:)
incredible
gorgeous browns there :)
You guys are awesome. I wish I could go on a fly fishing trip with you. If you ever make a trip to Montana we should definitely meet up. You two are amazing at FLY FISHING
Thanks for your interest in watching our content. Hopefully the escape we provide our viewers will suffice. We've put in a lot of time on the rod through the years, so it's the moments like the one you saw in this video that really grab our attention:)
I’m always curious about the life expectancy of a large brown in a creek like this. I know it’s dependent on a number of variables, but what have your observations been fishing the same pools with likely the same fish for a number of years? Thank you for the great video!
it is quite species dependent, water temperature/habitat dependent, growth rate stress dependent... the brown in the feature image has been caught 7 years running and was 22" at first encounter - meaning that brown is about 12 years old. That's pretty old for stream browns but protected by the generally cold water habitat of the northerly location and the springs. Typically browns are 6 to 10 years. Much older can occur in cold or slower growing environs. Cutthroat trout tend to share that 6 to 10 yr range but again, I know the central Alberta Ram R drainage has showed cutts living to 22 to 24 years - again, cold water. Bull trout may not mature sexually for 5 to 7 years and live 25 to 30+ years. Rainbows... similar to cutts. In warmer locations with growth stress and higher susceptibility to disease trout tend closer to the median ages, tho their sizes tend to be similar as older aged fish in colder waters. Hope that helps?
Just out of curiosity, what are you guys’ personal best Alberta brown trout? Love this video, keep up the amazing work
32 and 34" but almost equally round. They almost don't count as they were so 'freak fish' and so obese and out of norm. But, fish where those fish live and you'll find 'em, though you usually have to put up with 5 or 6 beavers slamming their tails at dusk! :)
In 26 years, how does the creek compare today to 1997? Cheers, i love that area.
Hmmm, honestly RIGHT now I'd put that era well ahead. F&W wanted to open the creek up to migrating/spawning browns for the main river and blew up the old beaverponds about 6 years back. Guess what they did instead? Nuked the #s and the biggest fish habitat. That + the main river is about 3m from the top end of this creek now and one of the next high water events it could be wiped off the face of the planet. Funny little things these. Enjoy them while here :)
@jensenflyfishing so don't report beaver dams lol
@@evanhammond7305 depending on the stream, absolutely! :)
Thanks!
Far Out...
Fish On... >*)))))))>
thank you for being here, for your love & support! :)
Hey, love the video(s)! When fishing a creek like this that runs straight through someone’s land do you ask permission? Or just stick to the banks since owners don’t typically have rights to the stream bed here in AB? In this case I suppose you may also know the owners given the amount of time you’ve spent fishing here. Thanks
ALL of these streams are really tricky. When we took on the publishing of the Alberta Fishing Guide Magazine after my friend Barry Mitchell passed, I made sure that in the regions of these streams through central Alberta to state "It is IMPOSSIBLE to fish these waters without getting out of the creek, hence, it is imperative for your enjoyment and to respect landowners rights that you approach them for permission" or something to that effect. It is truly impossible to fish any of these kinds of waters legally in the high water mark given that we're forced to step onto dry land time to time. So, definitely knock on doors, ask, get to know the people. Most are friendly when you take the time and if your give-a-shit-o-meter is beyond your wants and rush, things are ok. The other thing I'll comment is that just because you asked today, make sure you continue to ask and develop good communication relations trip to trip or year to year if you go back. We admittedly had one incident through the years where we had long-term access but something popped up with the son and he lost his $%$% - we hadn't called or stopped by in a few years and went for a fish. Covid and time changed some things and while we got the boot we were certainly able to re-kindle a bit with dad. That's on us for not clarifying though and the land-owners rights are always... right. It was the first time that's happened but the lesson is to make sure communication is solid. It's best to avoid that and usually easy... a yes is with whatever conditions given and no... is no. All the best.
Hi just found your channel, amazing staking trout. can i ask what glasses you would recommend for trout spotting, thank you brilliant stuff.
hi & welcome.... we use Smith lowlight ignitors for all of our fly fishing trout streams :)
Thank you so much your very kind
@@jensenflyfishing
Hold on boys… Bob’s losing his shit!!
? Must be missing something...
@@jensenflyfishing just referencing the beginning of the video when Dave hooks on to a monster brown trout and he hilariously calls him Bob “losing his shit” and potentially spooking the other monster browns in that pool. I lost my shit when I heard that. You guys kick ass.
@@danielmclendon8346 HA! I'd forgotten about that and methinks I need to re-watch our own videos! :) What a fun day that was :)
Was that fish a cannibal thats why it's mouth was hooked like that and it was that colour
Just a big old male eating scuds and terrestrials - and anything else it wants :) The color more from the tannic spring influence
What rod weight are you using?
5 wt helios 4 F
Very nice and expensive rod 😁👍
@@milankrezner3491 it's worthy of the reviews :) Thankfully we've been field testers with Orvis the past 15 years or so and get to play with their incoming rods a lot :)