Chasing one of the RAREST Fish in the COUNTRY!!! (Unbelievable Day!)

[@fortnitingunclepappy]

Brother I have to say, your B roll footage and your all around video production is up there with the best. This channel needs to hit 1m subs soon.

[@kayroserey1678]

You got me through TWO brain tumor surgeries this year! I won't know until March if all the tumor is go e and not growing back. But your amazing videography, enthusiasm, humor and just plain good old guy attitude has made this so much more endurable. Not only that, but your fans encouragement to me made my recoveries better. Shout out to you and your fans...praise God.

[@crotteverte7496]

Yet another happy new year Nick from 618 Fishing. Love and awesome videos. The adventure continues.

[@johnpaul-zq2wi]

I give the like before I watch knowing I won't be disappointed.... 618 fishing fan for life!!!!😮

[@rogernewborn7490]

I'm a Brook Trout Fisherman . This is one of my favorite fishing channels.

[@MtnMan-ny6vu]

Interesting history of that particular strain of rainbow trout. Great video, as always!

[@robertflint4115]

One of the rarest fish in the country and Nick just lands a dozen of them. Hope Nick played the lottery on his way home. Great job Nick 🤘😎

[@RippieFarmer]

It's rare because it only exists in 3 or 4 rivers in the country. They came from the McCloud River in northern California by Mount Shasta.

[@jonathanwade7068]

⁠@@RippieFarmerDo you think he is at Crane Creek or Busick. I’ve caught McClouds in both. I heard they were being transported by traincar from Cali to NYC for their fancy restaurants but some were let go along the way.

[@RippieFarmer]

@jonathanwade7068 couldn't really say, I'm not familiar with Missouris rivers. The McCloud river is just about 4 hours north from me though, and the Redband Trout is one of my favorite native species to target.

[@RippieFarmer]

@jonathanwade7068 the story for how they got where they are isn't that wierd. It was an agreement between Missouri and the McCloud hatchery to see if they could be introduced and survive as a game fish. Back in the days before states got picky about introducing new species. They did get packed in crates and sent over by train from California, but they're in those rivers on purpose.

[@jonathanwade7068]

@@RippieFarmerthank you for the cool info. Really enjoy fishing for these beautiful fish here in the Ozarks

[@khaicaster06]

Hi nick! I've been watching your video since i was 15 and now im 19 i love all your videos and because of you fishing is my forever hobby, i hope you read my comment! And lastly keep making more fishing videos! I love your content and i wish i will meet you somedays...

[@garyd985]

Thank God .. had a long difficult day with work … but 618 has posted video. Thank u.

[@ZMAAllOutDoors]

Tiny creek fishing let’s go Nick!!

[@billcotton1551]

Always love it when you hit that stream, Nick! Some really pretty trout!

[@ryenburns7054]

Awesome trout ! Creek fishing is so much fun. Thanks and happy new year !

[@chadbrant4736]

Those rainbows with the orange cut on there throat are actually Cutbows. Hybrid cross between rainbows and cut throat. Nice catch. Love the vids. Keep them coming!

[@TaylorElizabeth-zi4gq]

Beautiful rainbows! I love you!

[@618Fishing]

Thank you for watching honey I love you too!

[@danielbowen2523]

I've been enjoying your videos for a long time. You do an excellent job with the edits/quality, but it's your enthusiasm and how much you just enjoy any kind of fishing that keeps me coming back. I hope 2025 allows you to get to do even more.

[@clintonbruning]

Don’t let the big one that got away get you down. That was an outstanding trip and edit! Makes me want to go get in the creek now. Thanks Nick.

[@overloadedoutdoors7582]

Great video bud I love the trout fishing adventures for sure .

[@johnmims6918]

Happy new year bud. Another year hanging with Nick for a few min. a week in the books. Why not another. #618fishing #nick god bless

[@Curry_Prodz18]

Great video nick keep up the great work! Happy new year!

[@jussdank]

Happy New Year, Nick. These video are therapy, just like fishing itself. Thanks!

[@milocule1]

Nick, love your passion for the sport, you produce excellent videos, always entertaining, keep them coming!

[@cuz129]

Great fishing day, Nick!

[@brodiesmith4087]

Just caught one of my best wild brown trout the day this vid released. Glad to see you’re having as much luck with winter trout!

[@mikeharcharik2975]

Happy New Year Nick! Looking forward to more 2025 vids! 618 forever!!

[@paulsueb]

Very good video as always. Look forward to this on a Thursday

[@josephellis5184]

HEY NICK LIKE I ALWAYS SAY YOU ARE DEFINITELY THE MAN GREAT CONTENT I APPRECIATE YOUR CONTINUED EFFORT THANKS AGAIN 🙏

[@ConnorRands]

I swear everytime is 2 HOURS every single video

[@lesterforney6200]

Because real fishermen only fiah 2 hour spots. No closer no ferther.

[@waynevarteresian7349]

Happy New Year Nick. Best fishing channel on KZbin. Keep up the great work. Always enjoy your videos.

[@invasivebrews]

They truly are a beautiful fish! One more for the bucket list.

[@lega-c-outdoors]

Love the creek fishing! Definitely on my list of things to do!

[@berndhettich7754]

Really beautiful video with beautiful fish. I love these rainbow trout! Fishing small streams for trout is my favourite thing. And i love your videos! Whenever you come to Germany let me know, i've got nice waters with trout here!

[@mikepollock8295]

I like that you setup certain challenges on a certain fish to catch and it happens which so awesome! They are very colorful and cool to look at and catch and release. Nice amount of catches and very cool for sure! Thanks for sharing Nick! I hope you had a great New Year and see you next adventure!

[@ThomasPaine1974]

Nick , these a beautiful nate rainbows! Living clean means we get to do these things! Happy new year brother!

[@robmangeri777]

That population is looking strong! Good sign! Nice video again 😎👍🏼

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff Nick thanks, they were pretty fish

[@andrewboggs2978]

Winter trout fishing my favorite season

[@huggybear4587]

Your videos are great. I think it would be good if you provide a FAQ for aspiring anglers. Stuff like line, rod, reel basics.

[@shaneinreellife252]

On slow days, a 1/4oz or 1/16 jig head with natural color 2" gulp minnow really can put in work on trout as well. Wonderful vid quality and a beautiful species of trout.

[@jamespalacio8145]

Happy New Year, 618Fishing! Wishing you an amazing 2025 filled with big catches and epic content. I know your videos are going to be straight fire this year

[@saulGjr]

Another great video Mr Nick

[@dogleg]

Happy new year! Thanks for the vid, Nick!

[@Arkelious]

Happy new year everyone, love your content mate.

[@greenandwhitewarrior6519]

Will be 618k fishing soon bud, enjoy your content keep smashing it all the best from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@buckshot8226]

Every fish that I've caught since I found this channel a few years ago gets a free "See Ya Later Buddy" upon release. Seems to put a little pep back into their swim, or it could just be the water and freedom calling. Regardless, they get one thanks to Nick.

[@ryanbarth3790]

Great video Nick. Happy New Year

[@danangobek]

Happy New Year to all fishing friends around the world, may you all always be healthy and always happy.

[@nathanaelcoffman2859]

Man dude, I’ve fished that exact hole many times! If you ever want a buddy/cameraman next time you hit this river up let me know! I’d love to hit the river with you someday!

[@ryanbruner8928]

I don't really fish for Trout anymore, but I've caught a lot of wild brook Trout and Rainbows in the mountain streams of my home, Montana. Those are great size for wild strain!!!

[@brianferguson9483]

That's a awesome day walking in the stream fishing bud 😊

[@302FISHING]

Nice lookin Trout Nick!!! As always a great video....Happy New Years Bud....Here's to a great 2025 Fishing Season !!!!

[@tombombadil6591]

Nice! Still top 10. Alwas a pleasure to see this notification pop up

[@Tacklemasters]

Awesome man, love to see a new post!

[@DAndy4201]

Am i yhe only one that wishes Nick would make longer videos

[@Sturgeon-p9b]

Happy new year Man ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sceniccityfishing423]

💪🏾The Pitbull just Subscribed....

[@jonathanbrooks1832]

I used to love getting my Panther Martin sales books. Still my favorite baits that I always have on hand.

[@williammcgowan8275]

Another great video Nick!

[@Meditation409]

Happy New Year Nick and Everyone!! 😀😀 Sending blessings to everyone for a blessed 2025 🙏🙏❤️🙂

[@rcsutter]

Happy New Year to you and your family Nick. Thanks for all the great entertainment in 2024, and I'm looking forward to what 2025 will bring. But please be careful out there. I've torn myself up pretty good fishing (beaver pond stumps will put you in the hospital with many stitches) but the most dangerous part is getting there. Driving is the riskiest part. So take your time, let the a-holes be a-holes, and get there and back safely. Deal? Deal. Thanks buddy.

[@joycedimaggio3816]

Awesome day on the water. 🎉HAPPY NEW YEAR 💥

[@thomasvaughn8339]

Happy New Year Nick, see ya later buddy

[@DamianPereyraHs]

This video remainds me very old videos of Nick doing Microfishing. 😂❤

[@urbanexoticuk]

Thanks for the amazing content you keep providing for us also love the amazing b roll keep at it

[@MattMan715]

Absolutely love this fish hope you get that monster they are such a cool fish

[@newsnowtammylynnlynn484]

I love watching your videos because I see a lot of places that I used to fish when I was a kid I'm glad that other people are enjoying them as much as I did

[@jjex8141]

Great video nick!!! I gotta catch one of these trout in my lifetime!!

[@richarddundas5573]

I really enjoy watching your videos they are awesome. Keep up with the awesome content

[@Bmuth712]

Awesome video been watching for a couple years and your cinematography are on point! i was curious what your pants and shoe set up is and how you keep yourself dry. I usually use waders but liked your set up!

[@RoseAnneLivao]

Your passion for fishing and storytelling is truly inspiring. Could you tell me which fishing rod you use?

[@Smoknyoweed024]

Nice work beautiful wild trout

[@troybradley9188]

The ones we miss is what keeps us going back

[@rickmatthews2553]

I have a ton of fun watching your video's ( :

[@andrewcable6016]

When fishing for trout try casting 90° across current and swinging the lure through the hole, you will get more strikes and better hookups than casting upstream

[@ienflemmens3055]

Happy to be the first comment on the vid nick keep the content coming been watching you for years

[@jprizzle2604]

Nowhere near the first comment

[@kevinkopec1404]

That first fish still had its fry dots on it. Looked like a lot of fun.

[@Chup619]

Love your videos bro! Just curious what kind of sunglasses are you wearing? You always seem to spot the fish so well. Thanks!

[@jimmycatfishhunter]

Those are good looking trout 😊 ✌️

[@rescue037137]

man I havent been trout fishing in years. I'm too jealous. Lucky dog :) Good stuff.

[@SteveVidra]

with all of the lures I have used for trout over the years (69 yrs) that color Panther Martin caught the most by far.

[@benjaminliebherr4154]

Great video.

[@touchthesun2448]

Happy New Year! Too bad... no monster, but WOW! What a day

[@curtshelp6170]

Fun Video. I'm trying to get to the rare Apache trout streams a few hours East of me

Hey buddy. If you haven’t tried them, trout magnets and even better trout slaver. I’ve been having good luck on my ultralight

[@adambickmeyer2873]

You're not allowed to use trout magnets in that stream

[@gloriousleader3409]

Seen you fish there a few times over the years. Looks like the population is doing well there now!

[@andrewboyce7268]

The once a year trout video, I dig it. Wish you'd go further south and maybe catch a new PB bass. Here in MO, the bite has stayed steady even with 40 degrees water temps.

[@darter216]

Great video

[@VENNOM711]

McCloud strain rainbow trout? It's that really pretty location in Missouri

[@redneckmini14]

What a great day of fishing.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

I gotta admit,, At first i thought that you were just catching really colorful Sardines. 🤪 Those were some real whoppers.

[@JG_23_]

I’m very fortunate to be able to fish for brook trout in my backyard. (Basically) Great video

[@psschroe42]

Was in Montauk SP before Covid the year the hatchery there was flooded and the trout all ended up in the river. There were so many Trout, it was crazy. Caught over a hundred in a couple of days.

[@geoffmckenzie2608]

Nice Rock Fish, Nick! You should have cut it up for bait, though. Happy new year! Maybe '25 will be your year for that triple digit catfish? 🙏

[@LycanByNite]

Another awesome video

[@ttonyjack690]

If you dont mind me saying, you could maybe try adjusting your drag after setting the hook, with that big guy that popped off, if youd clicked the drag down like 3-4 clicks right after setting the hook and feeling how big he was, he might've had a bit more trouble spitting the hook. Overall great vid though, love small creak fishing, small fish are just as fun as big ones in my opinion but its especially rewarding if there are hidden monsters, great catches

[@flyinbrianz22]

I have caught more fish on that very same Panther Martin.......but NEVER a rock fish! Great video!

[@618Fishing]

😂 don’t give up! They’re out there! Haha thanks for watching!

[@denisedemetroff2881]

Starting 2025 with some of h\the best cinematography on the net!! As usual...

[@davidmiller189]

I’ve had a lot of luck fishing streams with Red Salmon eggs, no weight and letting them follow the current.

[@385_outdoors]

Have watched you for years and love the vids caught my first bowfin over the summer and reminded me of your bowfin you would catch

[@robertdavis4184]

Just curious but do you use barbless hooks?

[@daltonnielsen151]

If you ever have the chance go to Fort Robinson in the panhanfle of nebraska its awesome there and have rainbows, cutthroats, brook, brown, and the national forest up there has tigers also