After The Man | GIANT Roosterfish in Mexico | Fly Fishing from the Beach

It's been 13 years since Running Down The Man came out in 2006. After over a decade, fly fishing for Roosterfish from the beach has held its challenging allure for anglers in Baja. So much so, in fact, that we found a man who has devoted his life to Roosters. Meet Grant Hartman - long-time fly fishing guide, surfing extraordinaire, and life-loving local who has spent countless hours chasing an historically elusive species on the fly. This is Grant's story.
We are greatly appreciative of Grant's time, expertise, and willingness to invite us into his wild world of Roosterfish. Trident would also like to thank Ross Reels, Scientific Anglers, Thomas & Thomas Fly Rods, and Sage Fly Fishing for sponsoring this project. We hope you enjoy the film.
www.tridentflyfishing.com

[@broken8wt407]

this guy has figured it all out. I want that life.I can't hit this like button enough. Trident, make more films, you are actually good at it.

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Thanks for the compliment! Glad you are enjoying our content

[@ckarwosk]

I discovered Baja when I was 45. It was that first day there I realized this is what I had been searching for my whole life. Wish I could have found the place when I was 20. This movie explains why.

[@arlenlittle9200]

Saved up all my money for a trip to Belize was going to call it off until I watched this thanks man !!!!!! I’ll be catching tarpon next week

[@Capt.JorgeMoran]

Grant is living the life I need...flipping amazing!!

[@reeltony441]

Ive watched this 50 times over the last couple of months🔥🔥🔥

[@henningradasewski6172]

Where the hell did this film come from man. Absolutely spot on.

[@geoffginer8823]

Never stop watching this gives me a kick in the ass to live for the right things! THANKS BROTHER

[@geoffginer8823]

You be in the presence of this cat must a blessed moment knowledge

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Absolutely

[@markturnbull1746]

What can you say the man is living life to fullest respect .

[@arlenlittle9200]

Gave me goosebumps watching this

[@realityobservationalist7290]

Epic video! What a legend Grant Hartman is. This is the stuff of fly-fishing dreams.

[@AndreiZabetTV]

This is living. One of the best fishing experiences I've ever seen. Many tight lines from now on as well, man! Fantastic movie because of what it captures inside. Just beautiful.

[@Leviiii1987]

Brilliant video and great message from Grant!!I love his philosophy about /life!!

[@michaelbartonmdb3]

Epic. Can't wait to get down there for roosters

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Good luck!

[@michaelberry7248]

Heading to Los Barriles next month for 10 days. I WILL be checking out becoming an ex pat there for when I retire. Feet in the sand sounds like heaven to me! Thanks.

[@ceballosrei]

This was truly inspirational. Loving it !!!

[@Tunarol913]

Incredible footage, incredible fish, incredible life lessons

[@manchapkarm3626]

Love his way of thinking And a corona at 10am perfect

[@hicks78]

That just made my day...carpe diem Senor Hartman ✌️

[@yakoobjunior9631]

Absolutely awesome 👍🏼

[@wozonfly]

What a great video!!

[@jefferywheaton40]

Going to fish with this man next week, stoked!

[@AdriftFishing]

Great video! Love the philosophy

[@redstoneflyfishing8143]

Outstanding Man!

[@auvu8738]

Beautiful videography

[@kevs918v]

Looking forward to this video!

[@riverrightoutdoors]

Amazing fish and content 🤙

[@matmit73]

Right there with ya Grant!!😉🤙

[@stevenolan7820]

Glad I found this

[@Tridentflyfishing]

We're glad you did too!

[@johngoodell2775]

Great video. However when he says, "give me space man 200-300 yards 400 yards"....ok well he made the decision to make his avocation his source of income, and promoted the guiding there, documented his world records via that spot - ...so therefore he and a handful of other gringos are part of the reason the place is pounded now. One of the characters in this film said to me that he doesnt guide "DIY anglers". I said "what are you talking about, what is a DIY angler?" Someone that likes to catch fish? :) He said that he will not offer his guide services to guys that come there with their own gear to fish any other day outside of his actual guided service...yes that is right...if you plan to ever fish in the general east cape area outside of hiring him, you are now classified as a DIY angler, and he wont book you. Its easily the most bizarre conversation I have ever had with a guide...let's just say I dont get any such BS from the Mexican guide community.

[@patrickleary2389]

What you describe is spot on and typical all around the world. Somehow the vast majority of "guides'" and/or celebrity anglers want to have their cake and eat it too. They want to prostitute their game and sites yet somehow maintain exclusive access and quality. It's a vicious and ironic cycle everywhere.

[@KGPBDKNIGHT]

Great film man good damn i wish that were me! keep it up TFF

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Spent considerable time in that area and loved it . Now it’s tough there are all kinds of tournaments going on pretty much year round and with that it has taken some of the allure away of being a sleepy fishing town . It used to be crazy dorado fishing and that has seamed to go away for what ever reason, and the rooster fishing has always been good especially when your with the right people.

[@CaliBassin]

Hell Yeah. Love it

[@andymonsen849]

Absolutely stunning 😍

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@Detroit3Pistons]

Awesome video!

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@ericmorisky4122]

First time north of East Cape, waded out knee deep, to observe massive schools of bait fish when a 50 to 60 pound Rooster passed my right leg, at 90 m.p.h. smashing bait behind me and racing past my left leg back out to sea .Scared the crap out of me!

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Wild!

[@magneresjuan]

Nice Video

[@incensespa808]

Epic stuff! Wading the surf for monster rooster. Cant get better than that for sure! Hopefully one day!

[@Tridentflyfishing]

It's an experience, for sure!

[@pistolpete651]

Nice Rooster. Caught my first Baja Rooster a couple of years ago. Unreal fighters. I'm addicted now also. It's hard to explain the fighting power they have. I enjoy them over Marlin now. Heading back for my 3rd time this May to target them. Great video my friend.

[@Tridentflyfishing]

That is awesome! Great fish for sure

[@FarmerFpv]

Nice fish? Really all nonchalant like? Thats a fish of a lifetime, he may never catch a rooster like that again nor will anybody in their lifetime. Nice fish, psssh. Badass fish FFS call it what it is!

[@baccoff3308]

Cool Fish!

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Very!

[@eduarditogonzales4485]

Nothing compares with beach exploring and freedom feeling. I'm wondering about the golden reel , at first I thought is a Islander LX but after a second look I realized is not...Maybe an FinNor FR series?

[@gomezpietrini1]

Legend!

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Definitely

[@vidaaventurera5265]

P.L.U.R. GREAT HUMAN BEING SIR... ❤😊❤😊

[@Kneetopia]

Hells yes 👍

[@tyronetian5245]

Rooster fish！NICE！

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Thanks for watching

[@tyronetian5245]

@@Tridentflyfishing We never gotta chance to catch that kind of fish in China. :(

[@WhiteBuffalo032]

Goin to Baja

[@2chads]

My Dream

[@QuietTom]

That dude knows how to live.

[@greghamilton3635]

Absolutely amazing life to live sir 🤙 it would be an honor to shake hands some day and gain just a smidge of knowledge

[@Tridentflyfishing]

👊

[@smmj45]

3 years late but I get it, too many people think work is life, I'm just trying to chase great moments on the water

[@jimhayd7857]

What rod is Grant using at 10:12 when he books the rooster ?

[@BajaGrant]

Two handed rod. Blew my tendon a few days earlier, so I had to switch to the two handed switch rod.

[@terencceR]

@@BajaGrant what line does that rod cast? I have a gloomis 12/13 beach rod but can't find a good line for it.

[@kencrowne9695]

@@BajaGrant the 2 handed rod is the source. went at it for stripes on montauk nd haven't turned back.......... whats best time of year in your opinion.

[@mattstout856]

My life was just changed….

[@riothibodeau5658]

Any Website to contact Brant ?

[@tetonflytying8899]

What kind of rod is that two hander

[@dantesrodriguez5467]

spey rod

[@Mountain_Goat316]

Its a TFO pro II spey rod

[@OscarOverlanding]

Is he chumming with a spinning set up?

[@cheechwizard6541]

Hookless poppers as a teaser.

[@billmcstay194]

Watched it in January in North Dakota... I am doing it all wrong.

[@stevecardon4834]

I am moved by the video. Decades of Baja fishing come back to me like an old favorite song.

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Bet you have some awesome Baja stories!

[@bluesniper7545]

The fishing package is very expensive 16k-25k+

[@justinteel7172]

The Life I want to have. Me and my wife’s dream to be their one day

[@easternmikeoutdoors]

Lol

[@alexlou90]

so much easier with a stripping basket

[@Tridentflyfishing]

You aren't wrong

[@tacoflyco]

"Stay away from me if you see me..." - Yet another person making another country "theirs". Wack.

[@baybornbalkanbaby7277]

All this was beauty wasn't put here by chance or accident. Nothing can create EVERYTHING. People say death and taxes are the two things we can't avoid. That's wrong. People cheat on their taxes all the time. It's death that everyone's has his/her day with. Jesus Christ claimed to hold the keys to death and Hades (Revelation 1:18) He made truth claims that we all must face and ask ourselves. Is he a liar and a deceiver (not the fly), or is he telling the Truth? The way he lived His life, being perfect (sinnless), keeping the 10 Commandments. What He taught (loving your enemies). And being raised from the grave. He is reliable, He can be trusted. ALL other people who claimed to have the truth are burried in the dirt. You can go see where they lie. Jesus's tomb is empty! He is not there! Follow that guy! Repent(turn from your sin) and belive the Good News of the Gospel! That we can be reconciled back to our Creator through His Son Jesus and be given eternal life! Like sheep, we have ALL gone our own way. We have all broken the law of God and are under Gods wrath. Please don't reject Jesus's perfect sacrifice for you before you breath your last breath. Much love friend and thank you for this amazing video. Tight Lines and see you on the beach from at least 500 yards or more. 😉👍

[@haggeoromero]

“Just give me space…” whatever dude, curb your arrogance.

[@Matthew_Patterson56]

Running down the man. Check it out. Felt Soul Media.