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Yes it is. Thanks for watching!

A keeper for sure! We’ve been married for 14 years. I’m thankful she’s willing to tag along on some of my crazy adventures. Haha

Thank you! Thanks for taking time to watch!

You’re very welcome! Thanks for taking time to watch

So true-the Smokies truly are a special place to fish and explore. Thanks so much for watching!

Hope y’all had fun on your trip. I do fish in that area some, but probably not as much as I really should. I may fish there a few times per year-mainly the surrounding area streams, but have not fished the most popular streams so much. Thanks so much for watching!

Thanks for taking time to watch. You’re right-fishing is always better with good company!

Haha those are the ones that keep us coming back to the river

You know it!

Thank you!!!

Thanks so much for watching and for the feedback. Trying to get better about doing that more frequently.

Thank you! That reel is what is left of my very first fly fishing outfit from when I first started. Ross used to make a rod and reel outfit that was a great starting point when getting into the sport. I no longer have the rod, but the reel is called a Flystart and has been discontinued for some time. It is very simple-nothing fancy at all, but i have enjoyed using it on my 3wt rod when chasing smaller wild fish. Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much the feedback! And thanks for taking time to watch!

Thanks so much! Hope you’re doing well!

Hey Callen! Hope you’re having a good summer! ☀️

Thanks! Working to have the full version out soon 😀

Thanks so much!

Thanks so much for watching. I try to be super consistent with always wetting my hands before handling the fish. Sometimes it may not be in frame because I reach over to the side and dip my hand in the water, but the camera is focused on the net, fish, etc. I actually worry enough about this and want people to know that I’m trying to handle the fish safely, so sometimes you’ll even hear me say something aloud such as, “let’s wet our hands,” so that if it’s not obvious, or off frame, people hopefully still know that I’m doing it 😊. Hope this helps and I definitely want to be a good steward-these fish are special and we want them to be there for generations to come. Sorry if it wasn’t more obvious in this video. Edit: I watched back through this video and I see some of what you are talking about-the way I edited it cut out some of the time between netting and the release so it doesn’t show that I wet my hands before handling them and later in the video it is out of frame and quick enough it would be easy to miss- maybe I can show that better in the future.

Thanks for watching and for the kind words. You are right-it’s hard to explain how special it is to chase after those beautiful little fish. It’s something better experienced. Tenkara is something I have not tried yet. I definitely could see how many of the Smokies streams would lend themselves perfectly to that. Thanks again!

Thanks so much for the feedback and thanks for taking time to watch!

This is true!

I actually love my current backpack and chest pack setup. When I originally went this route, I thought I would mainly use it on day hikes into the Smoky Mountains or similar areas since it would allow me to carry enough gear, food, etc. for a full day. What I’ve found instead is that I use it almost exclusively no matter where I fish now. Having the larger backpack works perfect for me when filming so I can take extra gear, but I think I would still love it even if I were not filming. I also love that you can drop the backpack and just use the chest pack as more of a minimalistic setup. Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much for watching and for the feedback. The Smokies are special any time of year, but you’re right, fall shows beauty like no other place. Thanks again!

So true. Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much for watching! Wild browns and rainbows make for a great day too. It’s hard to beat the beautiful colors on wild fish. For native brookies, higher elevation helps, or finding a natural barrier such as a waterfall that the rainbows and browns can’t get above. Tight lines!

Very well said. I agree-there is something so special about those fish and the areas where we are still fortunate enough to find them. I feel like I’m taking a step back in time when I get to chase them. Thanks so much for watching!

Thanks so much for taking time to watch and for the kind words! That makes me proud to know the sounds from the video came out that well-was hoping to make people almost feel like they were there on the stream that day. Thanks again!

Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words. A day on the stream or in nature has that capability doesn’t it-I can almost feel my blood pressure drop after a day on the stream. Thanks again!

They truly are the gems of the Appalachians. Such special fish. Thanks for taking time to watch!

Well said! Thanks so much for the feedback!

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for taking time to watch!

Thanks so much and thanks for the feedback!

Thanks for the kind words and for the feedback! Thanks so much for watching!

Thanks for the kind words and for taking time to watch. I figure if I keep growing and getting a little better with each video, the views will slowly but surely come. Good luck with the channel! Maybe we will cross paths one day.

You are exactly right! Those are some special fish and any day spent chasing native brookies is a good day. Then if you get to catch a few that’s icing on the cake. Thanks so much for watching!

Thanks so much. I feel like brook trout have a way of doing that. So glad you’re enjoying it. Tight lines!

@@ColbertOutdoors you too man! Found your stuff today and you can consider yourself as having one more subscriber!

@@levimadison8087 thanks so much! That means a lot!

Thanks so much! Thanks for taking time to watch!

Thanks so much! Good luck! Amazing time of year to be up there.

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