Thank you! You brought back memories of my dad and I fishing when I was young! I was eight when he first introduced me to brook fishing! We lost him shortly after that. I developed such a love for fishing from him. For me it is comforting and almost euphoric when I go fishing. I'm a disabled Navy veteran and federal law enforcement officer. I was disabled retired from both due to injuries. My fishing and the love and understanding of my beautiful wife got me through a lot. So, I totally understand how it can bring a tear to your eye. Love your videos and keep up the great work! THANK YOU!
No need to apologize for waxing on all poetic about what you're feeling brother! you get it and it shows in your videos. I'm a 54 yr old self proclaimed trout bum and I find your work inspirational! Live to fish/Fish to live! Thx!
"My "young" legs will grow old and one day my body will no longer be able to carry the weight. NOW is the time to do things like this, strike while the iron is hot." Keep after it my young friend and you have a decent chance of keeping after it for another 40+ years. I am out that way shortly, for 1000 ft rock wall climbs, 14,000 ft mountain hikes, back country backpacking & fly fishing. Mid-60s. Was hiking slot canyons and camping with my dad well into his 70s. But that takes some health luck too so no matter the age NOW is the time; don't put things off because it can suddenly become too late. Beautiful video, looks like you are having a great time! Here is to many more!
Awesome! I was you when I was younger....I miss my youth, when I could do what you do now. Thanks for getting me back the in spirit! I will never stop flyfishing. But, I need to keep things closer to the pavement! Dude, the stream and stream valley is beautiful! Thank you for taking us their! Oh, and its not all about size. NO! Daddy Gordo
Best fishing channel on the Tube! Contemplation and the subsequent learning that follows is a sign of maturity and growth. Keep up the great work and rewards will surely follow. Tight lines!
Another great video. After fishing all weekend, I'm always stoked to see your videos come Sunday evening. It's like reliving the whole weekend over again.
Another great Video! The Rio Grande is where I first learned to fly fish and what made me decided to move out to Colorado. I visit this area as often as I can and will have to add this trail/creek to my list of areas to explore. Thank you so much for sharing!
1. What a place to be. Especially by yourself. Especially camping and fly fish some beautiful wild trouts. 2. You’re not alone in your love of wanting to feel clean after a beautiful but long day spent outside. A clean set of clothes enhance the experience from magical into mystical. 3. I love only a couple hours away from the Wildermuche Wilderness and now I will have to see that place with my own eyes. Thanks
Dude, I found your channel just a couple days ago. I love your enthusiasm, and your ability to be real on the camera. I’m just getting into fly fishing, and man, I’m dreaming of going on solo trips like this. I’m a CO native thank the lord and maybe I’ll run into you on the streams! 🎉
Hey fella, I hope you're well. I discovered your channel recently and couldn't believe the content. You've documented really special stuff my friend, and that doesn't include the fishing. Your thoughts at the end of this video were especially wise and meaningful, especially since we cut our teeth in the same waters growing up. So, from one Missouri kid to another, thank you for making these journeys and inspiring others to do the same. This was an epic and unforgettable journey, like Montauk on the 1st of March. 😆✌️
Keep up these vibes in your videos dude, loved the chill intro and time spent showing the place. Crazy good fishing, lovely place, solitude. Good stuff.
Great video Mike. You are making the transition look easy from driftless to mountains. Really thought the flora and fauna pics were interesting. Brook trout are great anywhere. Aggressive fish. Dry fly blasters. Which makes fly selection easy. 😂. Great to see your life is continuing to move forward and find great fishing opportunities. I’ll be watching for next video.
I think seeing all the different critters and plants only adds to the experience! But meadow missiles blasting dry flies is almost as much fun as a man can have haha Thank you so much as always for your support!!
This is the first time i've seen your videos and i have to say you're doing a great job bringing it to us out here! I live in Durango and am lucky enough to be able to fish on damn near a daily basis! Keep up the great work and keep fishin my friend. You're so right about "you never know when it could all be gone"! thanks again for keepin the spirit of fishing in the mountains alive!! We all need the solitude and the friends we make in life, and of course the fishing trips with said friends(and family of course)! Bring us more great videos, sir! Thanks
Proud mission and many more to come. I love to see your commitment, success and perspective on these adventures. I'm a newbie fly fisherman but a sage backcountry traveler and I could offer advice to you regarding your gear that may add many, many more years to your adventures. You may be dialed on this already but, check out ultralight hiking videos. It's not necessarily cheap but once you have the equipment it lasts for years. For a 3 day trip in the CO mountains your pack could weigh less than 20 lbs with food and 1.5 liters of walking water without a huge sacrifice to the comfort I see you're experiencing here. Then add your preferred fly kit on that. Game changer. Cheers
Might not be an OG but I am working to catch up. Thanks for another fantastic video! Love your attitude and words of wisdom. Stay safe out there in the back country brother!
Two things Mike. One, I miss your exploits in the Driftless simply because that's home to me. Second, this presentation was absolutely stunning! I loved you showing pix of the flowers as you hiked in and the fishing was great to watch. Miss you in the Driftless BUT can't wait to see more from the western rivers and streams!
I'm a new sub and your content is awesome. You are a great person, it's easy to tell. Have fun enjoying out west and those beautiful streams. Also brookies are awesome! My home trout.
Welcome to the 505. Some advice: 1. Trekking poles 2. Ditch the cotton clothing. Merino wool and/or synthetics 3. Floor less shelter, saves a bunch of weight.
You remind me of a young Brad Pitt in movie... Innocent smile...Of course, there is no way for me to know what you really are, but it is a fun video to watch. Thank you:)
Definitely should check out the south fork of the Rio Grande along hwy 160 on Wolf Creek pass. Easy access along hwy 160 and a lot of people overlook it. I've caught cutthroat, brook, browns and rainbows all within an hour there.
Hey Mike I’ve been watching your videos for months now and was wondering a couple things! What brand of shorts do you wear over your skinz? And you’ve mentioned your Bear attack a few times but I hadn’t seen you give details of the attack. I see your Bear Spray. Do you carry a gun? And sandals in snake country?
Nice! This is in my neck of the woods! I live in the San Juan national forest. Black lake is like 30 miles from me as the crow flies. I've never been up there though. Looks like I should check it out! Despite being so close... It's a long trip 😂
Hey bud! love it the video, did you have to get any special licenses or permit for doing this? I'm new to Colorado and in the Springs! Just trying to get a trip planned.
Outside of a valid fishing license you should be set! Places like National Forests and BLM are fairly easy to access. National Parks require a lot more permitting. If you are unsure of anything, I always give the local ranger district a call to confirm with them.
Hey, one of your best vids yet. Absolutely loving the content. I’m planning on being around South/Central CO in September for my first fishing trip to the US, any advise from you or your other subscribers?
Howdy Amanda! Thank you so much!! Oh man that is a good question! I would suggest packing lots of layers and maybe a few streamers! There is so much good water in that area! First trip in the US? Where are you based out of?
@@FLYALLSZN I’m from the UK, living just outside London. My fishing is restricted to small still waters so the opportunity to fish some moving water for trout is a bit of a dream.
Oh wow that’s so exciting you get to come to Colorado!!! That’s no small trip! Hop on the discord and I’m sure everyone over there can give you more than enough info on that part of CO!
Absolutely a beautiful hike, nice video son. I’ve just found you. I’ve fished Colorado several times. Have you ever tried carp fishing there. It’s just like fishing for bonefish. In fact, if you ever want to go bone fishing in south Florida let me know. I’ll swap fishing trips with you.
Very nice video and a great adventure..but hardly the last wilderness in the State of Colorado...I guess if meant the ENTIRE San Juan range, you might have a point....but having the highest and most 14ners in the lower 48..Co has many such remote wilderness areas....Bears are usually not a big worry in Co...has it gas no known established Grizzly population..although rumors persist...the last known griz , a boar were kilt in 78 I believe in the san Juans but further south of this area... Sad reality to think the a state with so much wilderness has no griz and no wolves.. although I hear tell wolves ate going to be re introduced....a lot of controversy with both.. but it shouldn't be...imo... Good luck on yourn future adventures 😉
I practice c&r myself and strongly believe in it but not strictly.Where legal, I would keep a limit of fair sized brookies or any other non native trout for the frying pan. Nothing like eating some fresh caught trout at camp with some potatoes or rice. Browns are really good eating too at times though I've had mixed results, some had bright orange meat and was really good like a mild salmon others had kinda white somewhat mushy meat.
I find that the wilder the fish the better it tastes! I do that too as often as I can, but in situations like this I had no idea if there were fish there to eat
He's on the peaked train 😤 22:08 MOM I MADE IT 22:30 might want to decrease the amount of water though? I know some people like more or less though, just preference
Great video, but I don't want to hear about altitude issues; you're a young man - try being OLD, and living in Louisiana, then going out west..where I'm typing this, I'm a massive 15ft above sea level....there's no way to prepare. I just got back from Colorado, and I caught several nice Rio Grande cutts. I've also fished Ute Creek where you were, several years ago - I caught the largest brook trout I've ever caught there - pushing 15 inches. I usually fly fish the Smokies for Southern Appalachian Brook Trout, and an 8 inch fish there is a trophy. I know what you mean about expecting cutts though. Sadly, there aren't any Rio Grande cutts in that drainage, or any others in that area - their range has been reduced to small headwater streams with barrier waterfalls or a manmade barrier to prevent other species from crowding them out - the brookies out-compete them. I've had to root around the 'net for scientific papers describing where they are, etc.....the stream I caught them on this last time was fairly easy to reach, but it was miles from anything, and I never saw another fisherman. I went to another stream to target Colorado River cutts, but all I got were brookies - it turns out I needed to go about another mile upstream, where the barrier was. I love brookies, but in their native habitat, in the East; I didn't drive all those miles out West to get them.
Ian!! I am floored hahaha you are so right me and these young legs are gonna shut up from here on out!! The beauty and bane of the brook trout! Bucket biology sure has made things wonky in the present day.. But I do have to say that I appreciate every on of those wild trout! They sure do speckle the mountain valley with a beautiful hue.
@@FLYALLSZN I'm already planning a trip for next summer - I'm going to try to bag as many of the following species as I can: 1. Gila 2. Apache 3. Bonneville Cutt 4. Lahontan Cutt 5. Redband.....I saw your Gila video - great resource...I've been researching where to go for them . I need to get in better shape - I used to run, but my knees can't take the pounding any more. You might ask why I drive for thousands of miles for these small fish, when Louisiana offers some of the greatest fishing in the world. Well, the fishing is great here, particularly the inshore saltwater action, and I've done my share of that, but I think I just love fishing small isolated streams, where no one is around. I fish the upper reaches of the streams that drain into Lake Ponchartrain - no trout of course, but a ton of fiesty spotted bass and longear bream (sunfish). And, it isn't too bad of a drive up to the Smokies - I love it so much there, I bought some land just outside the boundary of GSMNP - one day, I might retire there. In the meantime, I love chasing the natives, wherever they are.
Killin It Again Bro !!! Total Mileage on Hike ??? Really Dig Your Style of Fishing ! You Have Been An Awesome Motivation Bro !!! I Start My MBA In The Fall, Any Tips ???
On that day I would wager every bit of ten by the end! Advice for an MBA... Black Coffee and lots of elbow grease.. I was never the sharpest tool in the shed just put my nose down and got it done.
at 26:00 minutes you talk about that trip taking you back to fishing with your father. Your whole video took me back to the feelings of a week on the Colorado trail with my wife. Today I was bumming around youtube, looking at some colorado fishing stuff, some places I might want to explore as I get my now older body back in shape and hopefully get out there again. I'm from there, and while the front range is now too crowded, a fit human being, with a little research, can find beautiful (almost) solitude and get their spiritual jones filled. BTW, that Driftless Hat, is that some form of fishing thing or is that the area up in Wisconsin, etc? I've got an uncle on a small farm outside Lacrosse Wisconsin, and I cannot imagine a more beautiful place to be than that area in September. Sharing just in case, but you don't sound "Wisconsin!" Peace! Thank you!
Nice video, my friend! Lovely camp! The nature is amazing, too...Whst area is that? Enjoyed watching. Cheers from Russia, dude 😊 , and how about visiting my channel as well? I've got something to share about bushcraft 😉! Anyway, best wishes in all your plans! Kind regards, Yuriy!
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Andrew! Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the support!!
Great video, and more importantly, you seem like a really solid person. Great energy, and living the dream! Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much Ken! I am just doing what I can with what I have!
Thank you! You brought back memories of my dad and I fishing when I was young! I was eight when he first introduced me to brook fishing! We lost him shortly after that. I developed such a love for fishing from him. For me it is comforting and almost euphoric when I go fishing. I'm a disabled Navy veteran and federal law enforcement officer. I was disabled retired from both due to injuries. My fishing and the love and understanding of my beautiful wife got me through a lot. So, I totally understand how it can bring a tear to your eye. Love your videos and keep up the great work! THANK YOU!
In this day and age, not a lot of folks get it. Clearly you get it. Thank you for sharing and thank you so much for the support brother! Tight lines!
Unashamedly watching this again- magical. So much love in this video
Chris! I am so glad you like it!! It makes me so happy to see folks digging on this!
No need to apologize for waxing on all poetic about what you're feeling brother! you get it and it shows in your videos. I'm a 54 yr old self proclaimed trout bum and I find your work inspirational! Live to fish/Fish to live!
Thx!
Hell yeah brother!! Thank you so much!!
"My "young" legs will grow old and one day my body will no longer be able to carry the weight. NOW is the time to do things like this, strike while the iron is hot."
Keep after it my young friend and you have a decent chance of keeping after it for another 40+ years. I am out that way shortly, for 1000 ft rock wall climbs, 14,000 ft mountain hikes, back country backpacking & fly fishing. Mid-60s. Was hiking slot canyons and camping with my dad well into his 70s.
But that takes some health luck too so no matter the age NOW is the time; don't put things off because it can suddenly become too late.
Beautiful video, looks like you are having a great time! Here is to many more!
That is some serious motivation! Thank you so much for that! I want to be doing all of that as long as I can!
Dude, STL guy here who just turned 50 and started fly fishing after watching your videos. Awesome brother!!
Thank you so much Jeff!
Oh man, loved the photography. Beautiful fish and flowers.
Awesome! I was you when I was younger....I miss my youth, when I could do what you do now. Thanks for getting me back the in spirit! I will never stop flyfishing. But, I need to keep things closer to the pavement!
Dude, the stream and stream valley is beautiful! Thank you for taking us their!
Oh, and its not all about size. NO!
Daddy Gordo
Doing my best to take advantage of these young legs! So glad you liked it Gordo!
Best video you've ever made!! That was so OUTSTANDING MAN!!
Thank you so much Dan!! Your support means so much!
Another great video!! We are enjoying the ride as well--keep it up!
Thank you so much Richard!! That seriously means so much! No clue where I'm headed but I'm glad y'all are here for it!
You carry a LOT! love your videos!
I train to over pack!
Cheers from Iowa--gorgeous flower pics and scenery! Love that part of CO!
I miss Iowa so much!! The dog days were prime time on the trout streams!
Loved the scenery, the fishing and I really love my Jet Boil Stash. Been a fan of Peak Refuel too for a couple of years now.
Absolutely wonderful video Mike, one of my favorites!
Thank you so much!!
Best fishing channel on the Tube! Contemplation and the subsequent learning that follows is a sign of maturity and growth. Keep up the great work and rewards will surely follow. Tight lines!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate all your support!
You're right Thomas - best fishing channel on RUclips
Mike, Once again thanks for sharing your awesome adventure with us. I’ve never seen anyone more dedicated to the sport or more enjoyable to follow.
Thank you so much! There is nothing better than being out there man!
That was a great video! Can’t wait for the next one. I’m jealous of your adventures. I always want to go. Keep up the great work.
The next one might be just as good if not better! Thank you so much!
Another great video. After fishing all weekend, I'm always stoked to see your videos come Sunday evening. It's like reliving the whole weekend over again.
Hell yeah! Thank you so much for your support! For real it means the world!
Man! Looks amazing! Love all the explanation along the way.
Hell yeah!! Thank you so much
Beautiful fish and nature! And great edit!
Thank you so much!
You have the best videos! Love your taste in locations. Tight lines my friend
Hell yeah! Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the support! Tight lines to you as well!
Awesome video - thanks for all the amazing content!
I am so glad folks dig it! Thank you for the support!
Another great Video! The Rio Grande is where I first learned to fly fish and what made me decided to move out to Colorado. I visit this area as often as I can and will have to add this trail/creek to my list of areas to explore. Thank you so much for sharing!
It is a great drainage to explore! Lots of water and plenty of fish!
1. What a place to be. Especially by yourself. Especially camping and fly fish some beautiful wild trouts.
2. You’re not alone in your love of wanting to feel clean after a beautiful but long day spent outside. A clean set of clothes enhance the experience from magical into mystical.
3. I love only a couple hours away from the Wildermuche Wilderness and now I will have to see that place with my own eyes.
Thanks
I could watch your videos all day long, great shots, great narration, keep it up
Thank you so much Gregory!
Great adventure, love your videos! The weminuche is something I must do. Keep it up!
Thank you so much for your support!! Fr it means so much!
A true tribute to the sport ! Great as always Mike. Regards from the UK. Still patiently waiting on my Leafcutter to touchdown
Cheers!! Your support seriously means so much!
Dude, I found your channel just a couple days ago. I love your enthusiasm, and your ability to be real on the camera. I’m just getting into fly fishing, and man, I’m dreaming of going on solo trips like this. I’m a CO native thank the lord and maybe I’ll run into you on the streams! 🎉
YES! That’s phenomenal to hear! Thank you so much
You know you’re in someplace special when you’re complaining about an over abundance of large brook trout. Great video Mike!
Rob!! It's a good problem to have haah
Epic solo journey. Your appreciation for your surroundings really adds
Adds to the quality of the video. Looking forward to the next episode.
Thank you so much!! I am so glad folks like seeing the longer form trips!!
Awesome vid brother. Looked wicked fun.👍 who's mellon's were you grabbin at 4:11🤣🤣🤣
LOOOOL 😂😂 I was cursing the fish gods because the water looked so crispy!!
That was a great video extremely well done ! You seem like a extremely genuine person world needs more people like you.
Awesome stuff
Hey fella, I hope you're well. I discovered your channel recently and couldn't believe the content. You've documented really special stuff my friend, and that doesn't include the fishing. Your thoughts at the end of this video were especially wise and meaningful, especially since we cut our teeth in the same waters growing up. So, from one Missouri kid to another, thank you for making these journeys and inspiring others to do the same. This was an epic and unforgettable journey, like Montauk on the 1st of March. 😆✌️
Like Montauk on the first of March.. phenomenal reference! So glad you enjoyed this Thomas!
New subscriber here
That was really special. Looking forward to what’s to come
Thank you so much Bill! So glad you made it!
Keep up these vibes in your videos dude, loved the chill intro and time spent showing the place. Crazy good fishing, lovely place, solitude. Good stuff.
Hell yeah man!! It was so incredible!
Awesome Video man
Thank you so much!
Great video Mike. You are making the transition look easy from driftless to mountains. Really thought the flora and fauna pics were interesting. Brook trout are great anywhere. Aggressive fish. Dry fly blasters. Which makes fly selection easy. 😂. Great to see your life is continuing to move forward and find great fishing opportunities. I’ll be watching for next video.
I think seeing all the different critters and plants only adds to the experience! But meadow missiles blasting dry flies is almost as much fun as a man can have haha Thank you so much as always for your support!!
This is the first time i've seen your videos and i have to say you're doing a great job bringing it to us out here! I live in Durango and am lucky enough to be able to fish on damn near a daily basis! Keep up the great work and keep fishin my friend. You're so right about "you never know when it could all be gone"! thanks again for keepin the spirit of fishing in the mountains alive!! We all need the solitude and the friends we make in life, and of course the fishing trips with said friends(and family of course)! Bring us more great videos, sir! Thanks
Thank you so much Bradley! It was such an amazing trip and soul soothing experience. Durango is a really cool town!
Proud mission and many more to come. I love to see your commitment, success and perspective on these adventures. I'm a newbie fly fisherman but a sage backcountry traveler and I could offer advice to you regarding your gear that may add many, many more years to your adventures. You may be dialed on this already but, check out ultralight hiking videos. It's not necessarily cheap but once you have the equipment it lasts for years. For a 3 day trip in the CO mountains your pack could weigh less than 20 lbs with food and 1.5 liters of walking water without a huge sacrifice to the comfort I see you're experiencing here. Then add your preferred fly kit on that. Game changer. Cheers
Might not be an OG but I am working to catch up. Thanks for another fantastic video! Love your attitude and words of wisdom. Stay safe out there in the back country brother!
Thank you so much Justin!
Good stuff, appreciate it 👍
Thank you very much!
Two things Mike. One, I miss your exploits in the Driftless simply because that's home to me. Second, this presentation was absolutely stunning! I loved you showing pix of the flowers as you hiked in and the fishing was great to watch. Miss you in the Driftless BUT can't wait to see more from the western rivers and streams!
Thank you so much!! I think it adds to the experience.
I miss the Driftless too! I can't wait to go back!
I'm a new sub and your content is awesome. You are a great person, it's easy to tell. Have fun enjoying out west and those beautiful streams. Also brookies are awesome! My home trout.
Welcome aboard! Thank you so much!
Hammering the brookys. Very nice
Thank you!!!
Very inspiring. Makes me want to hit a stream!
Get out there and get after it!!
Welcome to the 505.
Some advice:
1. Trekking poles
2. Ditch the cotton clothing. Merino wool and/or synthetics
3. Floor less shelter, saves a bunch of weight.
That is the gamble Timothy! Wet & cold vs heavy pack.. I am still trying to dial in my kit!!
Cool video dude! Inspiring me to go on some solo back-country fishing trips. I'm in grizzly bear country though so it kind of freaks me out ha
Thank you so much! Grizzly country is spooky
Cool footage, I’ve wanted to hike & fish there for a while
Thank you so much! I really liked the trail and this fishing was to notch!
Great Video
Thank you so much!!
Very nice thanks. Hey did you wet wade in your hiking boots? Do they dry enough to hike in after?
Wet feet are usually just another part of my day! It kind of sucks but my feet hold up fairly well.
Love the vid Mike!! Once you catch one brookie in a high mountain stream they don’t seam to go away😂.... but that’s usually a good thing
Thank you so much! They were so much fun!
Such great content, man. Subscribing.
Thank you so much Michael!
Man, great video. I love your attitude too. If your ever back east hit me up. We can cause brookies in the Smokey's backcountry
Thank you so much! Brookies in the backcountry would be incredible!
I stumbled upon a string of small streams and beaver ponds in Colorado's Flat Top Wilderness and it was brookies for days.
Beaver pond brookies?? Say no more! That’s sounds incredible
@@FLYALLSZN Awesome video, BTW. One of your best.
Thanks for taking me back to the weminuch. Love the place and the Brookes too. What time of year were you there?
Of course! So glad you could join me! This was early July!
You remind me of a young Brad Pitt in movie... Innocent smile...Of course, there is no way for me to know what you really are, but it is a fun video to watch. Thank you:)
I’m so glad you liked it!
Definitely should check out the south fork of the Rio Grande along hwy 160 on Wolf Creek pass. Easy access along hwy 160 and a lot of people overlook it. I've caught cutthroat, brook, browns and rainbows all within an hour there.
Oh wow the grand slam! I will have to give it a cheeky look!
Hey Mike
I’ve been watching your videos for months now and was wondering a couple things! What brand of shorts do you wear over your skinz? And you’ve mentioned your Bear attack a few times but I hadn’t seen you give details of the attack. I see your Bear Spray. Do you carry a gun? And sandals in snake country?
How was the road getting to the trailhead? Dirt? Can a small car make the drive?
Nice! This is in my neck of the woods! I live in the San Juan national forest. Black lake is like 30 miles from me as the crow flies. I've never been up there though. Looks like I should check it out! Despite being so close... It's a long trip 😂
10/10 would highly recommend! It’s absolutely amazing!
Hey bud! love it the video, did you have to get any special licenses or permit for doing this? I'm new to Colorado and in the Springs! Just trying to get a trip planned.
Outside of a valid fishing license you should be set! Places like National Forests and BLM are fairly easy to access. National Parks require a lot more permitting. If you are unsure of anything, I always give the local ranger district a call to confirm with them.
Awesome video! Do you/have you fished around Durango, CO?
It is high on my list! I just haven't been able to make it up that way just yet!
Love it! What did you film this on?
Hey, one of your best vids yet. Absolutely loving the content.
I’m planning on being around South/Central CO in September for my first fishing trip to the US, any advise from you or your other subscribers?
Howdy Amanda! Thank you so much!! Oh man that is a good question! I would suggest packing lots of layers and maybe a few streamers! There is so much good water in that area! First trip in the US? Where are you based out of?
@@FLYALLSZN I’m from the UK, living just outside London. My fishing is restricted to small still waters so the opportunity to fish some moving water for trout is a bit of a dream.
Oh wow that’s so exciting you get to come to Colorado!!! That’s no small trip! Hop on the discord and I’m sure everyone over there can give you more than enough info on that part of CO!
Hey! This is awesome. Is there a way I could get a map or something of the route you did? I live in CO and would love to do it!
Absolutely a beautiful hike, nice video son. I’ve just found you. I’ve fished Colorado several times. Have you ever tried carp fishing there. It’s just like fishing for bonefish. In fact, if you ever want to go bone fishing in south Florida let me know. I’ll swap fishing trips with you.
Thank you so much William! I will have to give it a go one of these times! I love carp fishing!
Very nice video and a great adventure..but hardly the last wilderness in the State of Colorado...I guess if meant the ENTIRE San Juan range, you might have a point....but having the highest and most 14ners in the lower 48..Co has many such remote wilderness areas....Bears are usually not a big worry in Co...has it gas no known established Grizzly population..although rumors persist...the last known griz , a boar were kilt in 78 I believe in the san Juans but further south of this area...
Sad reality to think the a state with so much wilderness has no griz and no wolves.. although I hear tell wolves ate going to be re introduced....a lot of controversy with both.. but it shouldn't be...imo...
Good luck on yourn future adventures 😉
I practice c&r myself and strongly believe in it but not strictly.Where legal, I would keep a limit of fair sized brookies or any other non native trout for the frying pan. Nothing like eating some fresh caught trout at camp with some potatoes or rice. Browns are really good eating too at times though I've had mixed results, some had bright orange meat and was really good like a mild salmon others had kinda white somewhat mushy meat.
I find that the wilder the fish the better it tastes! I do that too as often as I can, but in situations like this I had no idea if there were fish there to eat
The white meat fish are farm raised stockers. They will turn pink after they eat wild food in a few seasons
He's on the peaked train 😤
22:08 MOM I MADE IT
22:30 might want to decrease the amount of water though? I know some people like more or less though, just preference
Chef Mike needs some work… but at the end of the day it’s all down the hatch 😂🤷🏼♂️
Dude, your videos keep getting better and better. This was absolutely fantastic. How many miles did you end up hiking before you hit the stream?
Thank you so much!!! Probably every bit of 7 or 8! It was a grind to get there
I agree with you. Mike's videos only seem to get better. One of the best RUclips fishing presenters out there!
But . . . is there a part 2 lol. Vid looked dope!
You bet! Next Sunday!!
Oh, MyLanta!
Great video, but I don't want to hear about altitude issues; you're a young man - try being OLD, and living in Louisiana, then going out west..where I'm typing this, I'm a massive 15ft above sea level....there's no way to prepare. I just got back from Colorado, and I caught several nice Rio Grande cutts. I've also fished Ute Creek where you were, several years ago - I caught the largest brook trout I've ever caught there - pushing 15 inches. I usually fly fish the Smokies for Southern Appalachian Brook Trout, and an 8 inch fish there is a trophy. I know what you mean about expecting cutts though. Sadly, there aren't any Rio Grande cutts in that drainage, or any others in that area - their range has been reduced to small headwater streams with barrier waterfalls or a manmade barrier to prevent other species from crowding them out - the brookies out-compete them. I've had to root around the 'net for scientific papers describing where they are, etc.....the stream I caught them on this last time was fairly easy to reach, but it was miles from anything, and I never saw another fisherman. I went to another stream to target Colorado River cutts, but all I got were brookies - it turns out I needed to go about another mile upstream, where the barrier was. I love brookies, but in their native habitat, in the East; I didn't drive all those miles out West to get them.
Ian!! I am floored hahaha you are so right me and these young legs are gonna shut up from here on out!!
The beauty and bane of the brook trout! Bucket biology sure has made things wonky in the present day.. But I do have to say that I appreciate every on of those wild trout! They sure do speckle the mountain valley with a beautiful hue.
@@FLYALLSZN I'm already planning a trip for next summer - I'm going to try to bag as many of the following species as I can: 1. Gila 2. Apache 3. Bonneville Cutt 4. Lahontan Cutt 5. Redband.....I saw your Gila video - great resource...I've been researching where to go for them . I need to get in better shape - I used to run, but my knees can't take the pounding any more. You might ask why I drive for thousands of miles for these small fish, when Louisiana offers some of the greatest fishing in the world. Well, the fishing is great here, particularly the inshore saltwater action, and I've done my share of that, but I think I just love fishing small isolated streams, where no one is around. I fish the upper reaches of the streams that drain into Lake Ponchartrain - no trout of course, but a ton of fiesty spotted bass and longear bream (sunfish). And, it isn't too bad of a drive up to the Smokies - I love it so much there, I bought some land just outside the boundary of GSMNP - one day, I might retire there. In the meantime, I love chasing the natives, wherever they are.
Killin It Again Bro !!! Total Mileage on Hike ??? Really Dig Your Style of Fishing ! You Have Been An Awesome Motivation Bro !!! I Start My MBA In The Fall, Any Tips ???
On that day I would wager every bit of ten by the end! Advice for an MBA... Black Coffee and lots of elbow grease.. I was never the sharpest tool in the shed just put my nose down and got it done.
@@FLYALLSZN Thanks man really appreciate it 🦈🦈🦈
Beautiful Fish Well-Earned !!!
at 26:00 minutes you talk about that trip taking you back to fishing with your father. Your whole video took me back to the feelings of a week on the Colorado trail with my wife. Today I was bumming around youtube, looking at some colorado fishing stuff, some places I might want to explore as I get my now older body back in shape and hopefully get out there again. I'm from there, and while the front range is now too crowded, a fit human being, with a little research, can find beautiful (almost) solitude and get their spiritual jones filled. BTW, that Driftless Hat, is that some form of fishing thing or is that the area up in Wisconsin, etc? I've got an uncle on a small farm outside Lacrosse Wisconsin, and I cannot imagine a more beautiful place to be than that area in September. Sharing just in case, but you don't sound "Wisconsin!"
Peace!
Thank you!
Thank you so much for reaching out Colfax! Yes the Driftless Hat is from the Driftless Region! It is a great place to find some fish
Ever come to western NC let me know I'll show you some backcountry streams
Thank you so much Eric!
Holy cow. 6:00 you can see the devastation that the moths and beetles have recently done to Colorado pines. Maybe 5% alive
It was really bad up that way!
What lake did he fish at on day 2?
Can someone tell which Garmin device he uses for communication?
You need to try Farm to Summit meals. Not affiliated but the best I’ve tried.
Looks drift less,well on steroids anyway, loved your Wisconsin and Iowa videos, those are nice brookies
Thank you so much Henry! I know it’s a bit different than the Midwest but it’s still incredible!
Howd ya like CO?
It was incredible!
Nice video, my friend! Lovely camp! The nature is amazing, too...Whst area is that? Enjoyed watching. Cheers from Russia, dude 😊 , and how about visiting my channel as well? I've got something to share about bushcraft 😉! Anyway, best wishes in all your plans! Kind regards, Yuriy!
Would love to see a camera set up
Let’s plan a trip together September
Lot's of dead pines. Future monster fire fuel.
Unfortunately yes..
@@FLYALLSZN One species loss is another's gain.