UH-OH! That MOOSE forced me to take cover...but this stream is TOO INCREDIBLE to leave - p35

[@samhklm]

Great trail situational awareness. Figure out where the moose wants to go and let them go there - and everyone has a good day.

[@LooknFishy]

Momma didn't raise no fool...not messing with the moose lol!

[@dalehill6127]

My word those fish are real fighters aren't they!😀 Thanks for another of your great videos!👏🏻🎉

[@TheStratfanatic]

Pretty Country and some great fish...Thanks for sharing.

[@mikerawls9619]

Glad you take the attitude that you are a guest in the wildlife's home even though you carry the capability to be the party crasher. Thanks.

[@LooknFishy]

For sure, I do everything I can to avoid any wildlife. We're just visitors!

[@flyguy4515]

I don't like doing things like dispatching animals , but my life over theirs. I always give lots of space. But if I feel threatened. I'm shooting.

[@pam0077]

Glad to see Wyoming getting some rain. They certainly need it. Beautiful chunky, healthy fish.

[@LooknFishy]

No shortage of rain while was there !

[@jrigs30]

Another beautiful stream!! I need some of that in my life! Thanks for the great video once again.

[@LooknFishy]

Don't we all! Thank u

[@billk8579]

Another beautiful location. Healthy looking fish. Thanks for sharing.

[@LooknFishy]

Has become a favorite for sure!

[@rainforesthk2181]

Beautiful countryside and stream…what a picture perfect view. thanks for sharing

[@LooknFishy]

Happy to do it!

[@dankochanek8056]

Every fish in this video was awesome in size. These are fantastic videos. They will never end, right?

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, someday but others are in the works. The benefit of that life changing decision in 2007 to chase experiences rather than possessions...many more experiences are on the way. More a way of life than anything else!

[@4Whopper]

@@LooknFishy Amen.

[@williamwojcieszek4320]

@@LooknFishy I agree with chasing experiences but if I did this, unfortunately my next big experience would be a divorce. 😂

[@alan4sure]

@@williamwojcieszek4320 Lol!

[@coolgroupify]

Been watching since july, thank you for your consistent uploads of quality! these videos make more and more eager everyday for another summer in beautiful Montana!!! Also planned a trip to idaho after watching the adventures you had there! Wish you nothing but the best Drew

[@LooknFishy]

Thank you for the good vibes happy to share the adventure!

[@edmiller4149]

Fat, healthy rainbows. Loved the jumper. Great day in the outdoors. Thanks.

[@LooknFishy]

Was a good time for sure!

[@jacalnan]

Beautiful large trout! Simply amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@LooknFishy]

Was a super fun day!

[@fishingrelaunched4864]

Beautiful fish and scenery. Very smart to give the moose his space, especially in the fall.

[@LooknFishy]

No doubt, they aren't fun to play with!

[@MrMinkey11]

Drew… I guess I feel like I need to share this with you. I lost my 85yr old father last week to Covid along with all of losing my own life and my mother to Covid which she is the hospital fighting. I have so many memories of sitting here watching your videos with my father over the years. I feel like we have so much in common with your love of trout fishing along in my chase for that picture perfect river. Please continue to finish this series. We have so many hrs watching your videos over the years. I will always be a huge supporter of your channel and a long time subscriber. Keep it up my man it helps me so much. I owe you. Mike

[@LooknFishy]

Sorry to hear Mike. Sending good vibes your way!

[@uni_shadow164]

Nice Bows and Cut throats there! Yeah, Moose would send me the other way too! Great Video, got to love the jumpers!

[@LooknFishy]

It's his spot I was just visiting lol.

[@garylee190]

Beautiful water and beautiful fish. Smart move by not confronting Mr. Bullwinkle!

[@LooknFishy]

No kidding, have been warned many times to steer clear of the moose more than then bears!

[@jimlaporta8573]

You have taught me to fish spots on these streams that I would have not fished before... I wish more of you guys would be more informative about line weight, tippet size and the exact fly/nymph/etc you are using and show a close up...

[@randyguest3524]

Laying around with covid, your videos are a "feel better" for a few minutes. Keep them coming, your a fishing machine

[@LooknFishy]

Fantastic, glad to add something positive to the day!

[@schmoonkie]

Glad you didn't hang out with the moose. They can be more cranky than bears. Living in Colorado, I've had plenty of encounters with them--some too close for comfort. I also fish the Yellowstone area, where I've had some close calls with buffalo, black bear, and even a grizzly. I was once chased by an elk at Norris Junction while tourists were snapping pictures. A buck chased me up a hill by the Gardner River in YNP, apparently thinking that I was too close to his harem. None of those incidents happened off the beaten path. I was never inside the recommended safe distance of those animals.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, dang those are some intense encounters. I'm always happy when I don't see any wildlife...just there for the fish lol!

[@13jonnyray]

What a cool stream. It was awesome to see some of the eats at the start of the video. Well done!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much!

[@joeylear3332]

Drew, you should make videos of the rain. People like leasing to those kinds of videos for helping them sleep. Love the videos, can't wait to see some new ones from this season. Thanks

[@arcticmorning]

Hey Drew.. Nice lazy stream with some nice sized trout, I would guess up to 16 inches... Very relaxing and enjoyable to watch your vids and dittos to you always leaving your fish go back into its stream for the next lucky fisherman..

[@LooknFishy]

Thx man, always try to leave them to be experienced by the next lucky angler!

[@JKonstanzer]

Your friend wasn't very concerned about you. Lol, nice clip again.

[@LooknFishy]

Nope, he was not impressed lol!

[@heppisaxm8316]

Magistral creek,splendid fishing!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much!

[@anabumper28]

My husband bought that adventure meal pack like 100 packs last month! Thank you for your videos i love watching it.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, definitely gotta keep those around!

[@crossacoustics6814]

Chonky trout :)

[@travissmith9488]

Nice! Reminds me of all the wild rivers and streams in Michigan - but with more rocks and less sand.

[@LooknFishy]

Heard the UP area was pretty incredible!

[@travissmith9488]

@@LooknFishy UP is gorgeous but northern lower Michigan has the best trout / salmon rivers!

[@sirwinston2368]

@@LooknFishy The U.P. sucks Drew. Don't waste your time. Fish the lower peninsula. The S. Branch of the Au Sable, the Pere Marquette, the Manistee. Try the Pine. That's where the trout are.

[@jimpyle560]

Really is incredible. Primo video. Moose nice touch. 👊🏻

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u so much. I only work with A list game these days lol!

[@landermatyus8958]

You find the most incredible places makes me want to get out and explore more

[@LooknFishy]

Always nice when it works out!

[@danlinehan8145]

Another great spot! Seems like the fish were pretty feisty too. Great video Drew.

[@LooknFishy]

They definitely were happy fish!

[@andyk914]

That bow at 12:30 was a real hog. Nice job. I really enjoy lunch with your videos.

[@LooknFishy]

Right on!

[@TheBeaker59]

Thats my idea of perfect a day fishing. I live in North Island New Zealand and we have alot of fishing like that in similar sized streams. Boots shorts and a Tshirt a small daypack with a few sandwiches and a drink or two a flyrod and some flies + a gentle stream you can wander for mile after mile and cross at will safely is just pure Bliss.

[@LooknFishy]

That sounds perfect!

[@charleslongfield306]

Was up in the Snowy Range,two summers ago.Hiking with my dogs,we rounded a corner, and there was a cow moose and her calf,like,35 ft away!To my incredible joy,my dogs just froze, didn't even think about going after the pair,thank God!After about 10 seconds,the cow and calf walked into the trees,uphill, and we stood there awestruck.

[@MichaelJohnson-mo4em]

Looks like Teton range area. I've only been able to admire Wyoming from afar. Beautiful place!

[@joshteague8904]

Man, can’t believe how much fight those fish have compared to driftless browns, every fish you brought in faught up until and even out of your hand. They have a lot of fight

[@LooknFishy]

I've always though bows, cutts and cutbows out fought browns. Guessing their generally unappreciated b/c of stocking and diluted gene pools. Especially in places where browns can sustain and reproduce!

[@carlbrown8830]

Surprised you didn't run into any moose in northern Idaho. I see them everywhere up there. Wolves also. Idaho streams are easier to walk in early summer, but get slipperier as summer goes on. Great catch rate.

[@LooknFishy]

Saw several, just didn't have the camera on. Most run off...got a few clips of heads bouncing over the bushes lol!

[@pauldonnellan6799]

Great footage Bro…some Beautiful Fish were caught..Pauly at Wilderness Coast on Fly in Australia 🤓👍🇦🇺

[@LooknFishy]

Thx dude!

[@AnglingAddictssrilanka]

Thats some great action!

[@stephenbrody2717]

Cool video. LED lights in the truck. 😂 awesome. Great stream. Looked like a little bushwhacking took place to get to the pool and seams. Wyoming always a good time. Loved your earlier videos from there up by the Big Horn area. Thanks for all the work editing and just showing what’s most important on a cool trip

[@LooknFishy]

Haha was a good time for sure! Happy to share the adventure!

[@snell0710]

Just found your videos looking for Colorado fishing videos awesome stuff I been watching and learning think I been over thinking the trout fishing

[@bmceowen2]

Happy Thanksgiving Drew, I'm thankful for your videos and inspiration.

[@LooknFishy]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@magilla7887]

Question, how bad are the tick’s in that area? Beautiful stream with nice fish brother. Spent some time in Rock Springs about 1980 and made a trip up to PineDale area. I was fishing over a bank when I heard my 7 month pregnant wife hollering at me, I ran up the bank and standing about 10 feet away was a huge cow moose. I immediately looked for a calf and didn’t see one and she was just checking her out. That’s one big animal. Backed up to the rig and waited her out so I could get my gear. Funny story and true. Anyway, thanks for the videos and be safe my friend.

[@LooknFishy]

Wow, crazy story! I pulled 2 off of me on the trip but I'd say generally not too bad. Mosquitoes were 100x's worse!

[@sylviawelsh9518]

That fish at 12 is was very nice😉😎

[@LooknFishy]

Gracias!

[@coljohn3997]

Hi Drew, thanks for all the incredible views of fishing and the streams. Really beautiful stuff. Would you please tell us a little about if you use polarized lenses and your thoughts about lenses as it relates to fishing, or maybe if you've already talked about it, what episode is it? Thanks again, great stuff!

[@LooknFishy]

Polarized lenses area a must. There are a ton of videos on the topic so I've never done one myself but anytime I'm asked I recommend them w/o hesitation. I prefer an amber lens helps pull out contrast in the bottom, or other structure. But also pulls out red in trout, gold in browns, carp and redfish just simply glow. Honestly, I would turn around and walk miles to get my glasses if I forgot them...but they are the last thing I look at before I hike in!

[@JP-dz7zu]

Nice water! I’m more scared of moose than I am of grizzly bears. I was charged by a rutting bull moose in Montana a few years back.

[@LooknFishy]

Have heard that many times so I take them serious.

[@sylviawelsh9518]

Looks like serious fun but watch out for the sassy sqauch

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely will!

[@markburton8376]

Another great video as always. After watching this I was wondering how many encounters have you had with animals that make you take a step or 3 back and asses the situation? Thanks again for another great video.

[@LooknFishy]

Several...but way more just sensed something was off and after looking found sign or something else that put me on edge!

[@thecuriousvida]

Moose ain't scared of nobody and they're super moody 🤠✌

[@rgt321]

Another great one sir!

[@LooknFishy]

Appreciate that man!

[@peirules154]

What an awesome day. Cool weather nice fishing love me a thunder storm. Better then sweltering in the heat.

[@LooknFishy]

So true...prefer cool over hot anyday!

[@nicachar8806]

These fish are in prime condition - feed must be good!

[@TT-ch2pz]

Most the time those moose are mellow but every once in a while you get one that wants to stomp the flies right out of ya.

[@LooknFishy]

Yup, why I keep my eyes open lol!

[@calebrowe7591]

Awesome video man, as always.

[@LooknFishy]

Appreciate it!

[@douglasjrhodes]

Cool to see that trout rise out of the depths and take that fly at about 5:08 in the video. All beautiful large fish, seemingly about the same size…and age?

[@frwoody1232]

nice footage dude can you make a video on how you rig your fly rod..thanks and happy fishing

[@LooknFishy]

I've walked thru my rig a few times in other videos. Or do you mean something else?

[@intoflyfishing]

Epic video man. Loving your videos. Can’t wait to get back to the US for some more small streams in back country

[@lennavitsky4054]

Gorgeous fish

[@LooknFishy]

I think so too!

[@worldobserver3515]

Look like good sized fish.

[@LooknFishy]

Good times for sure!

[@frwoody1232]

never mind found them in the playlist

[@louied6065]

Another great one Drew! That big rock with the undercut had me wishing you were gona throw a streamer across it. Look up Grip Studs for your boots. They’re the same thing as tire studs. I’m on my first set for 3 years.

[@LooknFishy]

Someone else mentioned something similar. Definitely gonna look into something.

[@jimgollach6202]

Wow! Those were some nice cuts you were catching. Hey drew, you should have made a drift with your nymph by that moose, he might have taken it, now that would have been a fight of a lifetime. Hahaha 🤣🤣🤣. Enjoyed the video, until next time.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha...next time I'll give that a try.

[@alanmcclintock5527]

Some quality fish!!! I've never run into a moose yet! My biggest fear is snake's. I'm curious to know how often you run into those? Great videos Drew thanks again!!!

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely run across snakes and always keep my eyes and ears open for the ones that let u know when your too close!

[@stonefly69]

Another great vid!!!!!!!

[@jameseldridge4185]

Years ago in Baxter State Park in Maine a bull made me stand aside for him to cross the stream. I did not argue I had the spot first.

[@guiart4728]

What a day! Nice fist!

[@anatoliyantonov7149]

@drew looknfishy for the sake of the optics of the fising itself you may consider using a super visble strike indicator. it'd probably affect the setup negatively but it would enhance the image.

[@LooknFishy]

So in the video I said I would nymph but after the first or second fish ate my indicator, I switched to a dry and after I caught him switched to the dry/dropper I have fished for most of the series. You can see several splashy takes as fish took the dry! Explained in the description also b/c I didn't in the video.

[@anatoliyantonov7149]

@@LooknFishy the river looks awesome. i fish northern california upper sacramento and the sierras. u go above and beyond. your channel looks really really good. It's hard to film it on the dry. I just love it when it bites nothing can compare to live action. next year i wanna make my way outta cali and explore maybe WY CO or MT but i wouldnt know where to start. i bet that take the road and coming to any sping and exploring will get me to a spot like the stream in this video. love your channel i hope youre capitalizing on all these fantastic content! CHEERS :)

[@johnalfresco]

It’s good to be able to watch some flyfishing, here in the UK the season is closed for winter. You have some beautiful water to fish in! Does one permit allow you to fish in all the National Forrest’s?

[@GeorgeSemel]

All you need is to buy a State Fishing License. In some states like where I live, a trout and salmon stamp. He no doubts bought non-resident fishing and trout stamps if needed for NM, CO, ID, and WY. I live in CT, and I buy a resident fishing license and trout stamp for CT, I also buy licenses for MA, VT, NY, NY, and PA. I will fish within a 500-mile circle of where I live. I can go a little further south and North. North will take me into Canada. South as far down to TN. I got a lot of water to fish, all I need is just the effort to go.

[@johnalfresco]

@@GeorgeSemel Thanks for the info, you are lucky to have so much fishing available for a very reasonable price. In the UK you can pay in the hundreds for a day on one of the top rivers. I belong to a club which is pretty reasonable at just over $200 a year. It took 10 years to get into the club! Hopefully one day I’ll find the time for a trip over the pond!

[@LooknFishy]

Like someone else mentioned. I purchase a license for each state. They all run/manage their fisheries differently and most National Forest adopt the local state regulations rather than creating new ones. We are fortunate to have lots of public land!

[@johnalfresco]

@@LooknFishy Thanks Drew, that’s helpful and you are fortunate! One day I’ll get over there and do some fishing!

[@brar090950]

I know Moose attacks are probably more common than Bear encounter`s, my question for you, do you carry any type of repellent for such an encounter? Love your Video`s, beingable to see all this country and fly fishing all these great places is a dream of many people, your choice`s back then were ideal, the part of living life to the fullest,and most inportant, marrying an very unstanding woman, lucky dude.. Good luck for the future.

[@mikeherman6434]

Nice fish wish I was there

[@LooknFishy]

Me too

[@frankfishingnewmexico375]

Have you ever fished for Gila Trout in the Gila National Forest in NM? I am going to try and get there next season only about a 3 hour drive for me.

[@LooknFishy]

I have not but definitely hope to soon!

[@frankfishingnewmexico375]

@@LooknFishy You will catch one before I do lol.

[@joelroach9572]

Nice I’m taking my sone in Jeep gladiator with roof top tent may go to North Carolina I was station there once and want to catch some trout. Any ideas of a good camp place let me know.

[@exexangler]

i need a freaky friday to switch lives with you.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, I hear ya!

[@Journal_Of_A_Troutbum]

Epic video as always! I have to ask, why don’t you use waders?

[@LooknFishy]

Don't need them in the summer. I save them for cold months or tailwaters. Summer is wet wading season! In this video I'm rarely in the water mostly just stream crossings and never more than knee deep. Can hike and move faster and easier in a good wet wading pant and a light weight boot.

[@markelmblade2419]

I drive by ditches now thinking “I bet Drew could catch fish in this one”.

[@LooknFishy]

I'd certainly stop and check on it lol!

[@gabifishing642]

Impressive video well done, I subscribed to your channel.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much!

[@stefanie_jones]

hi, love the vids makes me want to fish lol. Do you ever do night fishing to try for those lunkers? (not on camera of course)

[@russellogden8071]

We're you using an indicator I couldn't see it

[@Skapearts]

I wish you would crossed the stream to the other side every time that moose makes its way across onto your side LOL ! ive been having some thoughts about this for a long time just never came upon the experience or situation

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, I was just glad he kept moving!

[@mikestraub7187]

what fly where you using. Loved the second catch seen it hit.

[@LooknFishy]

The second ate a sz 16 rusty brown mayfly. Check the description for a video that walks thru the rig used in this video in more detail. Part 27.

[@Riverbugger]

Nice location Drew and some amazing fish!! Love seeing wildlife when I’m out fishing. Had 22 wild turkeys walk up behind me the last time I was on the river here in Idaho. Good stuff brother!! Keep em coming!!

[@LooknFishy]

Wow, that would be super cool!

[@stevek2645]

I hate to be that guy but can you give any info on the stream name/location ? ive always wanted to go out west to fish and the scenery in this video is exactly what i imagine when i think of where id like to fish . Thank you for sharing such videos . theyre awesome

[@LooknFishy]

I left lots of bread crumbs and references to other videos that help those that follow along but also try to be responsible so that those that find it...find it like they saw and not fishing beside the dude who cussed me out on here b/c I wouldn't hot spot the stream!

[@stevek2645]

@@LooknFishy i always bring out what i take in plus anything i find along the way out. I subscribed to your channel and will be following along . LOVE the videos man ! Thank you for quick responce

[@AZ_Baggin]

Hi, loving the vids! What brand cover is that off the back of your truck and brand poles holding it up?

[@LooknFishy]

Just a diy with some painters poles from walmart and the rainfly from my hammock...walk thru it in part 3 of the series!

[@Happycamper1998]

What a incredible adventure

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely had an incredible time!

[@dalespencer803]

This has been a nice journey having the opportunity to visit these remarkable place through your videos. Not sure if my wife would be so understanding. Really enjoyed the videos.

[@LooknFishy]

Glad to share then. Definitely couldn't do any of this w/o the support of my wife!

[@opusthe2nd]

We scoff at bear here.....moose, totally different story.

[@LooknFishy]

Heard that from so many who deal with both on a regular basis which is why I take them very serious!

[@dennisrusk3599]

It would be nice if you identified the type of fish as you catch them

[@markmacintyre3422]

Never want to mess with Moose….they’re just SLIGHTLY less surly than a Hippopotamus!!

[@LooknFishy]

That's enough of an explanation for me to keep my distance lol!

[@4Whopper]

Please consider guiding a few days a year.

[@LooknFishy]

It is something I have considered!

[@4Whopper]

@@LooknFishy Take my money.

[@briljantje9583]

LOL. I guess if you had yelled at him he would have run like scared kids at Halloween ;-) Super little stream by the way, with good fish in iet.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, probably right at me since he didn't spook with the "hey bears" first.

[@mewolf1]

Been to that "house rock " hole. Getting there was easy, getting out nearly kilt this old man. Same fish quality and saw no moose. Cantankerous buggers with little warning. Talked with a few locals that had been treed by moose.

[@LooknFishy]

It's a trek for sure!

[@mikeshiels1]

I’ve been head down motoring on the trail to get to a lake and at a sharp bend literally went face to face with a moose, twice! I mean less than 5’, and both times (thank God) I backed up slowly and the beast just ambled on across the trail. Damn things are sneaky!

[@LooknFishy]

Yup, that would an issue. I wouldn't want to be that close to a squirrel lol!

[@mtunpleasant]

You're on a moose/elk/deer trail, so it stands to reason you're going to see some traffic.

[@scottschlemmer4787]

Does anyone know enough about geology to say what that huge dome of compressed rock is made of at the 3/4 mark? Thats a chunk of the paaaaast.......

[@ericrollins4607]

You fishing for some reds now?

[@LooknFishy]

Usually about now thru Jan, but the area I usually frequent was hit by a hurricane last month...just lifted the curfew over the weekend. Plus, balancing more trips like this one for next year so I might pass on the reds for more destination travel in the spring. Not sure yet

[@desertbrewcrew1974]

Sven and Olaf chartered a plane to go deep in the woods to hunt moose. After 3 days they called their plane back to pick them up. Upon arrival the pilot said theres no way they were going to make it up and over the mountains with that 1500 lb moose loaded on the plane. SVen and Olaf yelled at him and said " What are you talking about?!, we did this same thing last year!" So the pilot said " well alright,". The pilot started the plane and got going, he was going as fast as he could and climbed as high as he could but he crashed the plane on the face of the mountain. Out of the wreckage, Sven, Olaf and the pilot climbed out and thanked God to be alive. The pilot asked out loud "Where do you think we are?", Sven and olaf looked at each other and said "We dont know, but it looks like the exact same place we crashed last year!"...Happy Thanksgiving

[@LooknFishy]

Good story lol!

[@louisfriend7388]

Haha - good to exit when you see paddles on a moose. All the bulls I have run into had bad ass tempers. Even in Canada not a lot of animals they fear.

[@bryfay7518]

Do you ever eat what you catch?

[@LooknFishy]

Not so much...talk about why in the fishing saved my life vid.

[@sylviawelsh9518]

Drew what’s you biggest fish trout fishing

[@LooknFishy]

No idea, don't measure them but growing up in Arkansas fishing our famous tailwaters...a 2 hander doesn't excite me anymore...not as much as an adventure into a remote place that some may never see does!

[@rateyesmertz3785]

and all this time I thought I was the only dumb azz to get his line caught in the branches

[@LooknFishy]

Haha...nope!

[@christophershea1209]

I know it is primarily catch and release, but will you on occasion cook one up? Regards and enjoy your trip.

[@LooknFishy]

I have and sometimes do...but not as much anymore. But you never know, I might get the hankering again one day!

[@danmassaviol8646]

Some plump ones!

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely!