"Chasing Chrome" Fly Fishing Methow Valley's Hidden Gem

[@SledorFish]

Great hatchery summer run and on a streamer too. Now you need to get one on the spey rod. This summer and fall has been a good one for steelhead. Hopefully this is just the start of an upswing for steelhead numbers, summer and winter.

[@FlyFishDan]

Leaf talked about that, he feels that good things are on the horizon!

[@SledorFish]

@FlyFishDan That is good to hear. My BC trip was the best I have had in about 15 years. I'm hopefull!

[@armadilloauriemmo5663]

Those fish are awesome, but not a chance for an Armadillo. If it’s below 75 degrees I won’t walk out the door. I am living through your videos. Fine with me.

[@FlyFishDan]

I totally get that - even for me, a seasoned cold weather veteran, I have to mentally gear up to stand in the cold rain all day!

[@mattharkness6697]

Dan I catch bigger fish than that every day …….. okay that’s a lie!! 🤣 What a great trip. And your rod performed great as well. I’m still waiting for that 4,5,6 weight set that you’re sending me for Christmas. I’ll keep checking the mail. I’m sure it’s coming. Fish On!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks Matt - it was such an amazing trip! Members get special discounts on the fly rods, shoot me an email and I can most definitely build you a rod that you'll eventually hand down to your son!

[@williamcooke6056]

Open for the first time in 9 years, what a wonderful thing to see. I used to go over in October, Cast and Blast after steelies, and Muleys or Whitetail. There are some large Bull Trout that lurk in there, biggest I've ever run across on the east side. Super video, great job, loved it!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you sir! It was just an amazing trip and to experience it was nothing short of fantastic!

[@justal4844]

FFD: "I'm fishing my 7wt for some chromers..." A chinook: "You brought a knife to a gun fight..." What a difference from a year or two ago, watching you get skunked day after day chasing steelhead; now you're catching right and left. Well done and ☮ from North Idaho.

[@jaaron2834]

Yeah... I never swing anything less than an 8wt. Spey rod as I hate being under-gunned . Even with single-handed rods ... the lightest I have is an 8wt.... I can't deal with those Itty bitty flies I can't see the tiny hole to tie on.....without a magnifying lens

[@FlyFishDan]

@justal4844 My FFD series can handle the big fish :)) I have FINALLY figured this steelhead fishery out! That, and a little luck :))

[@tammaramma]

Love your enthusiasm Dan. Makes me want to go fishing every time I watch your videos! 👍

[@samseeno7515]

Agreed!! 😁

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! I appreciate that :))

[@k.n.v.b1113]

great fishing ! what nets were the guys using

[@FlyFishDan]

I have a Hellbender net and Leaf was using a Fishpond net

[@juans3728]

I currently bought a 9 ft. 8 wt. for Saltwater i have a 9 ft leader and having problems casting , is this because i am not use to long leader and should shorten it or is there a lesson i should practice or is the fly not sufficiently heavy.

[@theredfishchronicles7929]

If you are fishing salt water then I usually use an 8ft leader for redfish so 9ft isnt crazy. I usually use 6ft of 30# mono and 2ft of 16# to 20# flouro tippet. The mono gives you good shock absorption while the flouro gives you the abrasion resistance and ultra clear its known for. Try a little heavier fly but keep at it man.

[@Odhege8262]

Take a casting clinic. If it’s even a halfway decent instructor you’ll get a lot of good info out of it. They can see what you’re doing wrong and fix it. Elbow in, don’t break (bend) your wrist, more of a back/forth push/pull than an arc. Hard stop at the time of direction change, learn to double haul…😂remember, everyone sucks at casting 👍🤜

[@FlyFishDan]

What they said! Keep at it (practicing) you'll get there!

[@jamesrosenberg1443]

Beautiful steelhead! =)

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ramthangkuihon5120]

I see brother. 🦈🐬

[@mdaley3102]

Nice job Dan, I’m still on the hunt to land one. So cool to see the xcitement

[@FlyFishDan]

Leaf Seaburg at Methow Fishing Adventures can help - one of the most knowledgeable guides I’ve ever worked with.

[@leafseaburg198]

It was great getting you out there buddy! Next it’s skater 🛹 🎣😎time.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you Leaf - I am in for earning the skater sticker!

[@racheldagovitz2642]

I tried to find the guide's name.

[@FlyFishDan]

You can find him on IG and FB - Methow Fishing Adventures, Leaf Seaburg Twisp WA

[@thesnovalleyswinger]

It's hard enough to catch a king on a fly, and even harder to get them in. And all that on a single hand. Very impressed. Love the vids

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! I appreciate that