Fly Fishing for HUGE Bull Trout in British Columbia - Part 1

A solo fly fishing adventure taking Beckie Brown into the British Columbia wilderness in search of giant Bull Trout. Camera & Edit by Todd Moen. Captured in Fernie, British Columbia during the fall of 2011.
You can view Part two of this fly fishing adventure for large Bull Trout here... • Fly Fishing the Elk Ri...
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[@osamabinfaqn6726]

Great way to break a $900 rod. I’ve done it, twice. Once on a tarpon, once on a chinook. Way to handle the fish too. Nice to see good C&R practices.

[@jenniferlarsen1028]

Its almost obscene how pretty this place is!!

[@CatchMagazine]

I agree completely. The water is so crystal clear, just beautiful. Thanks for watching!!!

[@freshprinceofsd]

Beautiful creatures and scenery! Nothing better

[@mikeng4463]

An art, life's learning. This was beautiful

[@CatchMagazine]

Mike Ng Thanks Mike!

[@speterlewis]

Extremely well done (as we all would have expected). Great casting, playing, and fish-handling skills. Truly inspiring. Makes me want to look for my passport and buy a plane ticket.

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Beautiful video, beautiful lady, beautiful fish, beautiful rod n reel (Winston), and beautiful scenery, thank you Todd and lovely young Lady.

[@diegocarsalade6653]

I am impressed by this landscape and biologics - amazing place ! ❤

[@CatchMagazine]

It really is!

[@domperri7372]

It's good to live in trout heaven. U guys are so blessed.I'm from oz, Sydney. We don't have the quality and choices like u guys.Though we do have New Zealand very close to us(277.00) return economy air ticket. Cheap. We do have Tasmania also. I'm there for 5 to 6 weeks of the year,just for fishing the great trout fishery there. Spend a lot of time up in the great western teir (plateau). Ancient glacial lakes and tarns(100's of them) sight fishing for big Browns when the dun hatches are on,and on the Wild West coast for big sea run Browns!mostly. Great wild wild river systems on the west coast. Your father seems to of had a great philosophy and approach to life. We have nasty nasty snakes down here. Keeping out of their way is pretty easy, most of the time. B.C. Is a place I will be getting to in the next few years.was there when I was 11yo(75). I have to ask a few questions though.I'm sure it will sound real stupid to you! How far does that bear spray shoot? How is its accuracy? What if the bear is charging at 40 to 50 or so kms an hour? How do you fish relaxed at the core of your being after seeing the wolf and bear prints around? I go bow hunting deer (I keep and eat the deer)once or twice a year on my Inlaws properties in North western N.SW. 5000 and 7000 acres. I also get into our wild country up north and down south hunting and fishing.Pigs, goats,dogs,cats, rabbits and foxes as well as deer are feral here. They do untold ecological damage to native flora and fauna. We are allowed to get rid of them but none of them can climb trees and kill us.If it comes down to it,us or them, we are allowed to choose them to save our own lives. I have been bow hunting and fishing for almost 36 years, I have a science degree in social ecology and one in health( mental health). I don't kill for fun and waste nothing of what I do.98 to 99 percent of my fish are catch and release with care.Part aboriginal.have been a deep ecologist long before the term was phrased. My question is how come u don't carry a gun or something other than the bear spray? Excuse my ignorance of your laws and culture in B.C. This probably sounds stupid to you,again,but If u do have a partner.Do they worry when your out there on your own? My partner(22years) is constantly telling be carefull of snakes, wild pigs, wild dogs etc. I'm usually out of all electronic range for phones and computers and by the time I get back its tears, hugs, I'm so glad your alive and u come back to me in one piece (so dramatic,Leo)!!! We don't have wolves, bears, Pumas etc!! He he.. I'm sure it sounds pretty silly to you but that's a big reason I've been held back by the hand break(her) from getting to your part of the world. Anyway. An educating response(mostly for her and a bit for me, still worried about bears that can eat me and no bow etc to protect myself) would be appreciated. By the way. Awesome clip!!!

[@bassdeere]

I was hooked in 2013 the Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass to the Elk River..LOVE IT

[@3KAlexander]

Fernie, what a great dry fly fishery, can't wait to go back.

[@marcoantoniovillegasvilleg1374]

Fly!! NICE!! BEAUTIFUL SCENARY ...CLEAR WATERS COLUMBIA!!

[@BrightonLV74]

I think I'm in love with her and that river and those fish!

[@ianwoods1384]

A super film. Thank you for posting.

[@benbiagioni9906]

You have great taste lady. Don't forget to drink some of that water... it tastes great too!

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Fantastic flyfishing I am truly inspired!!!! I wanna go now

[@kennycoye3907]

Man! I thought N. Idaho water was gourgeous! It is, but man, that BC water is awesome! Wow. Nice vid once again!!

[@daverossi118]

Wish I’d seen this 6 yrs ago. Great vid. Bull trout are hogs. The woman was an amazing. She can throw a bug.

[@Paulpoission]

That cutthroat grab shot was incredible

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you!

[@cooliceman0001]

Great shots!! Really well produced video

[@euqnoj1]

Great piece! Much respect!

[@terryashton9213]

I agree Keith. I am a couple of days drive from this young Lady. Actually, part of the videos had a bit on her Guide Camp and such. I would love to see a video just centered around her Camp. It showed her working a Milling machine cutting timber for the Cabins. I think that part would be most interesting also.

[@petedunckel5239]

One of the really great fishing videos.

[@CatchMagazine]

Thank you!

[@romanhubeny5578]

moc pěkné video suprová hudba něco úžasného koukám každé ráno na uklidněnou

[@sebastiankolski2702]

Piękne zdjęcia, duże pstrągi i piękna wędkarza!

[@KeithDennehy]

Beautiful scenery clear waters envious nice vid

[@CatchMagazine]

Keith Dennehy Thanks Keith!

[@GreySnowBrewing]

Now that's the kind of woman I need to meet!! LOL

[@alan4sure]

@Ryker Eliseo nobody cares, eff off.

[@BCFishn]

Epic! Just another reason that the East Kootenays is one of the best places in the world to go fishing! #godscountry!

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Love Fernie , great place to hang out and do some fishing .

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Love your vid and really enjoyed her perfect hooksetting of trout by pulling sideways instead up.

[@charlesmackay1301]

not good for bullies, you got to stick em on the strip. Never sideways

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Agreed

[@OldSchoolDo]

Fantastic video . thx for uploading this . Fly fishing is a life long passion and i can see that you have the bug !

[@xorganth]

What an amazing video...Really! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@maurogramajo8672]

Muy lindo..me impacta la transparencia del agua y los lugares y paisajes hermosos. Saludos desde Argentina..!

[@fsilva52]

I love it, congrats!!!

[@JDKnifeworksjoedishaw]

Beautiful !! [the lady and the trout]...joe in ny

[@bigron8346]

Nice video thank you

[@aldometelli2561]

Very Fantastic fisch

[@samnewell9850]

Amazing. Beautiful Water and Fish!!

[@duanethamm4678]

Stunning fish that should have not been killed. It had a right to life. Felt pain the way you and I do. Go vegetarian.

[@alan4sure]

Duane Thamm None got killed. That is a catch and release stream. What's your next erroneous assumption?

[@zymbotictoot]

Duane Thamm You do know what catch and release is right? All the fish were handled properly and swam away healthy.

[@Chrisowen1948Newbury]

Great video bit wilder then UK rivers stay safe

[@Druetty]

Extraordinary film making, all I got to say!!

[@dirkreese6230]

Very nice :-)

[@cccrazybrain]

Perfect!!!

[@pauldh62]

I enjoyed this the first time round when I saw this on one of the dvds I bought from you. Time, I think, for you to bring out another excellent dvd for us to purchase.

[@robertcalamusso4218]

Great !!!! 🐋

[@55rysiek]

girl beautiful, pure water and a lot of fish, fishing rod same pressure to hand

[@kcreameans]

Awesome!!!!!

[@josephh957]

4:32 - Love the video but that’s a great way to snap a rod. We’ve all done it but especially for folks new to fly fishing, do not grab your rod that way when fighting a fish. I’ve had friends/clients etc break very expensive gear that way.

[@CatchMagazine]

Yes. I think she learned her lesson with all the comments about this!

[@thocao2507]

Nice video, love it!

[@motorob94]

Beautiful video!

[@Trouttvshow]

So great!

[@lukecole6779]

those river rocks are killer

[@davidarno2196]

super,super,super!!!!

[@ryantherock7664]

Great video superb

[@CatchMagazine]

Thanks a lot

[@williamsydney535]

What a great vid

[@gstoykoff]

The Song - Live to Love is the name of the second song!

[@snowfreak551]

That water and river is fucking beautiful

[@bobypechewithyou]

Hello, magnifique paysage, rivière de toute beauté, poissons au rendez-vous, une pratiquante expérimentée qui communique son bonheur par ses sourires, que du bonheur. Comme je dis souvent, ce sont les femmes qui sauveront le monde, Robert ;)

[@FlystoreIt]

real nice video! have fun!

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Fantastic video and awesome lady catching all those trout!! What fly fishing jacket was she wearing?

[@IntuitiveUniversity]

Beautiful life

[@richardmacintosh3006]

Awesome Video :)

[@lucassands1346]

Love the video! Great fishing, awesome filmography. I must say, though, her use of pressure on the rod with her left hand while fighting fish is a terrible example to anglers, as this action imposes lots of pressure on the tip of the rod, thus over-pressuring fish, causing break offs, as well as potentially causing rods to snap.

[@MichaelPhillips-jw4bj]

Yeah exactly, griping the rod that way completely changes the parts of rod receiving the pressure. The rod is built a to flex in certain area's a specific way. always stay inside the cork when gripping. He's right so many people snap there rods when griping like that...though You sometimes see spey guys do it a little higher then the cork. This is less dangerous due to the rod length and the still low grip.. I still wouldn't do it with decent experience with the rod

[@rudyelizondo1935]

I disagree, I always use my rod full flexing the trout into hand otherwise the big danger of breaking the leader. Winston rods are excellent and don’t break. I own a Winston 4 wt and have caught n landed 5lb football size trout.

[@tsatsuuhai8965]

wooow good luck

[@rafaelmaitre9782]

Saludos desde chile Buena pesca heres seca la mejor

[@ikki_Lure_Fishing]

カッコいいです！

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

I would love to go fishing with her!!!!

[@mrsmd4616]

It has to be said that fishing in BC for a living far outweighs queing from camp 5 just hoping you get back down every season. Good choice.

[@ICAPESCA007]

MARAVILHA.D+

[@NATURE21MANU]

magnifique vidéo,superbe , bravo !

[@pfrillele]

you are lucky to live there

Again a great vid by the Master !

[@kennethturner8173]

The perfect woman ,she has everything !

[@sirmegallot3276]

the clarity of the water is ridiculous. Id never want to leave either

[@user-lh4ci1no7f]

Очень, очень красиво

[@martinlittle904]

Awesome Vid!!!! does anyone know what the track is that's playing at the start?

[@oldirtyshinobi]

Crap I shouldn't have watched this before work, now it's gonna be a long day.

[@FeathersFurandFins]

Eeeesh. 4:34 was painful to watch. Talk about asking for a broken rod. On top of that, using the tip section of the rod like that to "control" the fish puts so little pressure on the fish that you will lose more fish.

[@trainfever1]

beautiful sport, beautiful scenery, beautiful woman. I noticed she's not wearing a ring, what's her name? Is she married? lol

[@MTM-ye4yv]

mdr

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Can you please tell me which model Winston your using and what weight?

[@CatchMagazine]

This was a R.L. Winston BIIX 9'7Wt

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Thank you so much for your response, God bless you and great health and great fishing.

[@alan4sure]

Another fine day on the wig.

[@aklags]

Where can one find more info about fishing this section of river?

[@xaviermatheson2410]

Nice cutt! Where are you fishing in this video?

[@adamraber9945]

Wow

[@omermushtaq1106]

I wish i join you one day

[@scottk7887]

Great video! All of the critics need to go out and fish for bulls on their own. Stinking arm chair quarterbacks. Landing these fish is no easy task epecially without a net.

[@lepetitpecheuralamouchejea7579]

😮😮💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@4amwaj]

7:15 wtf?!!!!! hahah!!!

[@miguelacunabiernay6644]

you are my new love , from Santiago de Chile kiss

[@alan4sure]

Stay away or you'll be hooked😄

[@user-iz7zy7rx9t]

What river is this?

[@scotthale1189]

What song and artist is this?

[@adamraber9945]

What is the name of the "company" she guides for?

[@smoxization]

Is that an islander reel?

[@scottleete142]

Yep

[@GoneFishingStories]

WTF is up with grapping the rod half way up????? You run the risk of breaking the rod... and remove some of the rod ability to work as intended...

[@shred_alaska]

Cringe whenever I see someone put their hand above the cork on a fly rod, perfect way to break it and or lose the fish.

[@garretthanley5541]

Or you rod

[@Raevenswood]

I was cringing too

[@sirmegallot3276]

im pretty damn sure she knows what shes doing.

[@pr0faker]

@@sirmegallot3276 I dont really mind the hand on the blank much, but the first fish she loses she keeps the rod really awkward, then later you see another one charge away when attemping to land it and the rod scrapes point first over the gravel, and lastly she lands a big one with the leader in hand and the tip of the rod almost in a hoop. Those are pretty big no go's for me, much more than the extra support with the hand on the rod.

[@prairiefalcon9494]

Anyone know the name of the song starting at 3:54?

[@pololopez9706]

La mujer perfecta

[@sasha551999]

What was the make of the rods she was using?

[@scottleete142]

Think it's a WInston

[@StrijelacObi]

Just one more Simms video

[@mustafayilmaz7157]

güzel bir SIMMS reklamı olmuş

[@MichaelMiller-by8io]

what's the name of the song at 3:55??

[@gstoykoff]

The Song - Live to Love

[@Mahigeer1]

ANGLER BE AWARE. Fishing the Elk River is VERY costly. I fell for the hype of the “world class river” and after spending nearly $5,000.00 for a trip from Los Angeles to Fernie, got skunked. After paying $80.00 for a yearly fishing license (non-resident and over (8) days of fishing), I had to pay $20.00 every day that I fished a river. So, even though this was to be a fishing trip I ended up doing a lot of sightseeing instead. Unless you can afford to pay $625.00 per day for rafting (one or two angler is the same cost), don’t hope for easy access to the river in many places. They also suggest (expect) $100.00 a day as tip to the guide. That is $725.00 plus $20.00 each day in addition to the regular fishing license. I was there for 11 days and not once saw a warden checking on anybody. In fact a kid that was using an illegal lure with treble hook told me he has not been inspected for nearly (5) years! There are two fly shops in the town that have the guide service and merchandise. I had boxes and boxes of flies, yet according to one salesman who said (“even a cigarette butt can catch fish in this river”) it was not good enough. However, their $3.00 a fly for sale would work. There are other guide services, but without a shop. They must receive some percentage form the F&W, in addition of a $1.00 they charge the customer for issuing the license. A big scam if you ask me. I did have a great time visiting BC and Alberta. Next time I will go to Alberta, which has a cheaper license cost and no per day charge. I don’t know where the $20.00 a day fee goes, since I did not see any work done on the river. I doubt if the residents can afford to pay that fee to fish the river that runs through their town. I did have a great time visiting and enjoying the natural beauty of the places that I passed. I event went to Calgary and Banff in Alberta.

[@KnobCRICK]

The skunk on your back gets bigger when you drop 5k on a trip. A skunk none the less.

[@Mahigeer1]

Not catching fish was not a problem. It was C&R anyways. Long after the cost of a trip is forgotten, the memory stays. I just wish they had more places accessible to anglers that cannot pay $750.00 a day to go drifting down the river. a world class river as they claim would have more fish, easier access and cost less to fish it.

[@KnobCRICK]

There is a whole province full of rivers and lakes man. I go every weekend here, fuel and a sense of direction is all I require. That and a license of course.

[@charlesmackay2336]

Hashem N buddy i went there a year ago and had no guides very easy acces to the rivera and creeks and the fishing license is not high enough! These are native trout they should jack the prices up! I caught 30 fish in 5 days 2 of which i was not fishing much

[@charlesmackay2336]

Hashem N if you are looking for cheaper guiding go on the alberta side 30 mins away from fernie better guiding and 1/3 the price