The BEST TROUT STREAM in the US is a SECRET to most - no crowds, big fish, numbers & all public! p27

I'm fly fishing what many consider the best trout stream in the United States in part 27 of the 2 month camping road trip. IMO, what makes this stream the best trout stream in the US...it's truly a wild, free flowing stream...exactly like it was hundreds of years ago. When you fish these streams you're stepping back in time, fishing for native trout in native water, much like our ancestors did! Take tailwaters for example, some would argue are better trout fisheries bc of the incredible fish size and numbers. But in most cases these were created by destroying a system to create a trout fishery. The world famous White River was once a warm water river home to all kinds of aquatic life which were destroyed to create a fantastic trout stream. So it's TRULY A SPECIAL gift to catch native trout from native ranges in wild, free flowing public water...nothing was destroyed... the same aquatic insects and inhabitants are still the same ones that have lived here since the beginning! It's home to big NATIVE westslopes, heard it had bulls too, holes full of fish, all styles work and it's a secret to most! Add on that any technique will work...I caught fish on nymphs, dries and streamers and it's not hard argue why many consider it the BEST TROUT STREAM in the US! It has become one of the best streams I have ever fished...truly a special place. That last hole was stacked with cutthroat!
I walk thru my rig at the end, including flies, leader and tippet! The most productive flies from the 2 month trip are linked below...
I'm living in my truck bed camper for 2 months and road tripping through New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming. See the entire series on my channel, the 7k mile road trip playlist or other parts below....
Check out the flies I used on this 2 month trip:
• The ONLY FLIES U NEED ...
How to Find SECRET SPOTS: • SECRETS to Finding Rem...
Part 20 - My first day in Idaho - I made a bad decision: • The most STUNNING stre...
Part 21 - Idaho is the best kept secret: • Part 21- This state is...
Part 22 A stunning stream in Idaho: • HUGE FISH in this ABSO...
Other Parts in the series:
Part 1 Fly Fishing New Mexico: • Part 1 - 2 month campi...
Find me here:
/ looknfishy
/ looknfishy
looknfishy.blog...
#flyfishing #looknfishy #fishing

[@lenzflyfishing]

When I think of wilderness, those are the images that come to mind. I knew you were going to pull big fish out of those deep holes. Love it when they jump out of the water for dry flies. Awesome!

[@LooknFishy]

You and me both!

[@leonh.ritchie6237]

@@LooknFishy where is this place 80 years old probably going on my last fish trip

[@MrMarkAMartin]

What a day! Thanks for sharing. This is one of the ones you'll watch again when you're an old man.

[@LooknFishy]

No question, said it in the last video (I think) youtube is my own online fishing journal...I just make it public lol!

[@tylerdixon6658]

Awesome man, glad you got to enjoy our backyard. It’s a great place and hopefully stays quiet for years to come.

[@LooknFishy]

Was a good time for sure!

[@GH-ru9kk]

Love listening to the water and sounds of hook sets while working.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, very cool! Good thing I don't talk much or scream out obscenities lol!

[@samoistina9507]

yes, not putting a music into music itself :)

[@tedsunderland6155]

Perfect. Not a lot of talking, gets right to the action. A short explanation of gear and flys used at the end. Subscribed!

[@nickjackson5360]

Wow, what a privilege to fish such a beautiful river with outstanding scenery!! Far superior to most of our small rivers in the UK. Great vblogs! Thanks 👍🏼

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u! We are fortunate here for sure!

[@zajdabneeg]

Small river and stream needs love too. Lol

[@cachi-7878]

I’m going to venture and say this is in Colorado but could be anywhere on the west coast. Beautiful stream with eager trout of nice size. Fantastic video.

[@Callaweginflyfishing]

Every time I think you can't possibly beat a video, you do. Great video, thanks.

[@richardswaino2633]

Drew, We are going to call you "King Cuttroat" What a fine display of skill and finesse. I felt like I was watching a "Clinic" on how to trick the trout to hit the fly. Well done, I really enjoy watching your videos.....

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, fun times when you get to run thru so many techniques and they all produce!

[@mrblueskynm3968]

A true stream of dreams! Those big cutty's were beautiful!

[@LooknFishy]

Yes it was!

[@schmoonkie]

Just a lovely stream. Glad you don't play music along with the video. The sound of the stream is music to my ears. Thanks for posting.

[@LooknFishy]

Glad to hear it, definitely feel like the sounds of nature are all that's needed!

[@fuqoff8583]

Agree 100%

[@davidgray3321]

Absolutely wonderful , I need to stop wasting my life working and have holidays over in the USA fishing. You are a blessed nation.

[@skippylippy547]

LOL @David Gray. I hear ya brother! I wasted my life working - and then I retired - now I'm wasting my life fishing! 👍 I had to stop working due to sickness and age. Best decision I ever made. Once I stopped working I got healthy.

[@LooknFishy]

Yup, best decision I ever made was to start chasing experience and not possessions. Not always easy but incredibly rewarding!

[@marcofelix7379]

We are blessed, but there are so many great places around the world to fish. Where are you from?

[@swoopdog54]

Drew, this has got to be one of your best videos ever! I watch this in the morning when I have my coffee and before I go to bed at night. So relaxing and peaceful. Incredible.

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely one of the top 3 streams I've ever fished!

[@michaelmorrow9994]

@@LooknFishy this was an Idaho stream? Am I missing it or do you make it a habit not to revel the streams you are fishing? I’m headed to ID next week and was trying to figure out where this stream river is located. I’ll be up near kelley creek but will be around 4 days or so and am looking to find some remote streams like the one in this video.

[@jimpyle560]

More amazing scenery and more amazing fish. Truly spectacular.

[@LooknFishy]

Couldn't agree more!

[@antoniomora1255]

What a stunning footage, especially at time 11:30. What a clean river, what an environment! My gosh, this is Nirvana. And the trout…wow!

[@TheFieldWalker]

You’re videos are second to none! Absolutely beautiful stream and area but it’s making me want to retire sooner…. Thanks for sharing,

[@kimmoore4292]

If I ever found a river like this one I would never leave. FANTASTIC!!

[@LooknFishy]

It was really hard to leave but I told myself I'd go back!

[@kimmoore4292]

@@LooknFishy if you return some day take me with you. I’ll pay all expenses.

[@5thman677]

Hi Drew, great videos you've inspired me to get my fishing license a bit early this year. Heading out tomorrow for the first day this season. In a future video would you show how you take the hook out of the fish while in the net? And are all your flies barbless? Thank you.

[@sirwinston2368]

I will retire in May 2024. I am hoping to travel thru da U.P. via US-2 (St. Ignace, Michigan to Seattle) west to Montana and Idaho then drop south to Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico then head back to Michigan before the snow flies. Fishing all the way. I love your videos Drew. 925 days!

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, that sounds like a great plan. But the countdown were would be agonizing!

[@riverwalker2173]

I recommend driving scenic hwy 12 from Missoula to Lewiston ID on your non-winter travels out west Sir. Goes through under-rated Bitterroot-Selway wilderness along it's magestic veins the Lochsa, Selway & Clearwater rivers. Outstanding country. Appreciate your service Mr Winston 🙏

[@briankelly6113]

This stream borders on perfection!

[@LooknFishy]

Almost named it The Perfect stream...but there's one I feel is better coming up lol!

[@rickobrien4025]

Don't you mean RIVER ?

[@j.knutson3486]

Yep, I think this one was my favorite! Nice job Drew 👏

[@LooknFishy]

Is one of my all time favorite streams!

[@13jonnyray]

Cool body of water. I’m enjoying this trip a ton from my phone. Can’t imagine how much you loved it.

[@LooknFishy]

It was crazy good, been crazy fun to watch too!

[@lesterhersh7184]

I like your videos because you don't do a lot of talking your letting nature do it for you great

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, definitely feel like the sounds of nature are all that's needed!

[@no_regerts5176]

Glad I found your channel. I used to fish small streams with limited amounts if tackle when I was younger. I love to fish, so I started buying more and more stuff, expensive boats that cost more than my truck, etc. I admit, I’m able to go where big fish are and can get novices into high catch rates, but I’m not having any more fun and it’s become work. Time to check the waders for leaks, dust off the chest pack, and spend some time with a fly rod.

[@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13]

Not even one letter?

[@josefbery3250]

Well done, good brother! You faced adversity......and have not only become a fine fisherman......but an outstanding human being! Good on ya, mate!

[@jdigioia1130]

Just wow… Amazing scenery! SO many fishy spots. I appreciated reading your comments regarding the natural qualities of this river. Happy Holidays! 🎣

[@the1spen]

Dude you seem so chill in these videos. So cool to see you out living life and enjoying what you love to do.

[@LooknFishy]

I have a good time for sure! Thanks for the good vibes!

[@steveread8467]

I’m originally from British Columbia. This reminds me so much of the streams and rivers Kamloops trout steelhead coho salmon, you name it. Thanks for the great videos!

[@brianchasecook20]

Actually did a really good job of not burning this location 🙏🏻. Better than most of the locals!

[@davidhudak4180]

What a BEAUTIFUL stream!!

[@richardpeacock3543]

Wow, just wow!!!!! It would be easy to get spoiled there.

[@uni_shadow164]

I can't believe the violent strikes on the top fly! This place looks Like Heaven to me! Wonderful footage!

[@LooknFishy]

Doesn't get much better that those crazy surface eats! Would move just to see that more often lol!

[@uni_shadow164]

@@LooknFishy Me too. I had a Trout hit a Stimulator on the surface last summer in the same way. A Fly I never threw but had in my box for 20 years. Have more now though....

[@DonxboyzfishingLouisvilleKY]

The sound alone of the stream is peace. Those are some nice fish brother. Hell yeah👊

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much!

[@driftless1870]

Absolutely beautiful! I had no idea that Iowa had rivers like that!

[@dougsmith7031]

That isnt Iowa

[@edfederoff2679]

What a beautiful river - pocket water galore, and brimming with good-sized trout.

[@johnturner1562]

No crowds help the trout. People tend to destroy the big scheme of MN. If you care, think about your every step.

[@cdadventures]

I just stumbled onto this video and your channel. When you got down to the creek and could see it for the first time I said "Hey, that's where I was fishing in August this summer." I dropped down in the same exact place! This is my home area.. Great video, and appreciate you not naming places. Happy fishing!

[@LooknFishy]

Yea, that was a great stream! I never share locations...hope people get out and experience these great places but not at the cost of burning them!

[@travisjoannaolbekson9401]

Same

[@CA-qv2ux]

Doesn't get a heck of a lot better than that! How fun....

[@LooknFishy]

Nope, it was special!

[@philrockh]

Beautiful fish in GOD's country's peaceful, wow ! What more does a guy want, keep on fishing, thanks for sharing, GOD bless (John 3:16)

[@TimIrvin]

Might be my favorite river so far. The water was gorgeous and the fish were fat and healthy. What an experience.

[@LooknFishy]

Was a incredible experience. The trip would have been worth the 26 hr drive just for this this stream!

[@KeyofDavid5778]

@@LooknFishy Did you see anybody else fishing?

[@reggierico]

Looks like any number of rivers in the PNW. I'll say Washington? Beautiful river. Are the trout all wild?

[@LooknFishy]

Yup...only wild and native trout make the best streams!

[@billschlafer]

Incredible rugged area. My knees hurt just watching the video. Well done Drew.

[@LooknFishy]

It was worth every fall, scrape and bruise! Such an incredible stream!

[@blndrckr]

Why did you need a 2nd rod if i may ask ...just to have a different lure/set up readyto go?? Beautiful river btw❤️🙏 Oh man! I just read your whole descriptive summary off of the title... I'm so envious!! 2 months on the road!?!?! You are living a dream !!

[@timpattison382]

Hey Drew, awesome stuff and really appreciate your tips and flies you use and would love to know what stream this is!! thanks for the flie selection tips!

[@FreeFormFlyFisher]

Awesome video. The landscape there was absolutely gorgeous. I must fish that place some day. Thanks for sharing.

[@LooknFishy]

You bet, super day!

[@BruleWanderer]

How? we dont know where it is....

[@FreeFormFlyFisher]

@@BruleWanderer I'm still young and love to explore. I pretty much do what Drew does, just not for 2 months haha. It can be found.

[@michaelmisczuk1188]

Paradise. Thanks for posting.

[@krzysztofhalupka3188]

A good movie and a beautiful river

[@LooknFishy]

Much appreciated!

[@stephenbrown664]

Nice water and a great day fishing.. Just goes to show effort equals reward 👍

[@Thymallus1965]

Really nice fish and just an awesome river. Thx Torben

[@LooknFishy]

Was for sure, thank u!

[@kevinrushton2906]

Love that stream, you just motivated me to plan another trip myself again soon.

[@ngoshawk1]

Thanks for sharing Drew.

[@LooknFishy]

Happy to do it!

[@EcouragingGodStories]

Fun - fun - fun! Thanks for sharing the footage!

[@petermclaughlin3313]

Love your passion for fishing and thank you for sharing it with us! I notice you tend to bring in many fish with line tension from your hand, not getting the fish onto the reel. I’ve lost some fish that way but I realize you have a much better feel than I do. Would you share your thoughts on this trade off? Thank you!

[@LooknFishy]

I only put fish on the reel when I need the drag. This allows me to repeat the drift and get back to fishing quicker since I already have the right amount of line out from the previous fish catching drift. Plus, you can strip in line faster by hand than a reel can pick up line which also gives you more time fishing.

[@toborg1511]

Wow.... the pool at the 11 minute mark.... Makes me think of Field of Dreams quote, "This isn't heaven? I coulda sworn this is heaven?!"

[@LooknFishy]

I couldn't agree more lol!

[@keithkorporaal9646]

@@LooknFishy… maybe it should be shared 😊

[@JariP]

Beautiful place, beautiful fish. Thanks for sharing :-)

[@whittaker727]

Living in N Idaho, I've fished a lot of these smaller streams and they are my absolute favorites for wading (sometimes swimming) from pool to pool. Can you provide a county or a region that these streams are in for a fella to go explore?

[@gregoryk.tanaka4285]

Camera work is a bit off but nice job of showing where to catch the big fish in a large stream. Thank you!

[@donkloos9078]

Great video. Beautiful river and trout. I didn't quite get your setup at the end...I just do dry fly. I wonder if the fishing would have been as good with dry flies. Thanks.

[@dtrout]

Gorgeous river…. but the zip ties holding the net bag is genius….have you had to replace the ties every year or two or will they last longer?

[@LooknFishy]

Never had to replace them. The bag wears out sooner.

[@DonxboyzfishingLouisvilleKY]

That spot looks fire.

[@LooknFishy]

truth!

[@garykolanda5208]

Land of the pointed firs & 16-18” cutties every cast. Doesn’t get much better. Gave the Orvis Recon a big time workout.

[@LooknFishy]

Nope, couldn't ask for a better time! That recon did some work on this trip!

[@thewhitecaptainamerica1248]

Im doing Wyoming and Montana next spring... A week or morebin each, im going to ve watching a rewatching all of your footage all winter ling 🎉🎉🎉🎉.... Maybe I can get a few locatinons to add to my list if GO TOO !!!! After this trip, i only have two states left ( Alaska and Hawaii ❤

[@swoopdog54]

Just gorgeous scenery. Drew, hope you have a sat phone with you. You never know when you might need it out in the woods. That is some rough country you are in. Thanks for sharing with us all.

[@LooknFishy]

Keep a spot on me for emergencies!

[@rgt321]

Wow i think I would be tempted to spend a week of the trip just fishing different sections of that stream. Awesome stuff Drew!

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely could see heading back just to fish this stream!

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

Great water and great fly fishing! A heck of a good stream to fish! Tightlines!!

[@LooknFishy]

Super fortunate to stumble across it!

[@danielmasset4153]

...I think this is the biggest water I've seen you fish in this series...I was wondering at the beginning what rod you would use or actually what rod I would use in that situation, would I use my 7'6" 3 wt. or the 9'6" 5 wt...beautiful country and a great video can't wait to see the next one...

[@LooknFishy]

I wish I had my 10ft 4wt here it...the extra reach would have been great! Was an incredible day and imo, the next couple are even better!

[@douglasplatt6364]

Great looking place. A bit of bush walking paid a dividend. Noticed your net and it looks like you used zip ties to secure it. I have a handmade one my daughter gave me as a gift. I think ill try that when I replace the net.

[@stevegant7286]

Wow, what a beautiful place to work for a living! Great videos Drew!

[@christopherkennedy8116]

Beautiful, and we’ll done. Did you use a GoPro on your head for the video?

[@LooknFishy]

Yes, wear it attached to my hat!

[@seanfender961]

Incredible water!! Beautiful fish..

[@LooknFishy]

Thank you very much!

[@seanfender961]

@@LooknFishy hard to top this video but I'm betting you will!

[@THEMONVALLEYFISHERMAN]

That second strike was absolutely unbelievable.

[@LooknFishy]

Everything about that stream was unbelievable!

[@guyquinton2413]

Fish on .... let's go brandon

[@DrDitchpickle]

Thanks for sharing this epic video! Super fantastic

[@heppisaxm8316]

Wonderfull brook,good fisherman!

[@LooknFishy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@heppisaxm8316]

@@LooknFishy Thank you mister.I only speak german,sorry.

[@tedbiladeau9330]

No Brooks in idaho

[@rickyanderson7486]

Only once in my life have I fished a stream this beautiful and then unfortunately I woke up!

[@anthonymcfarland3563]

Looks a lot like North Cascades. Beautiful country.

[@DCford-eu4nm]

Excellent video ty

[@jerryleblanc9017]

Love watching your videos! I’m heading to Colorado in July, and hope to do well! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@robertmahaffey9595]

just stumbled on this today. great video. planning a trip to idaho 2023 in what should be epic wilderness. looking for a new adventure. if your ever in utah let me know might have a few off the beaten spots you would enjoy.

[@jTroutuorT7034]

This is a spectacular place Drew. I wish I can pack up and leave now for 2 months on the road/river... This must be a trout heaven! There is a river such as this in California, that I explore and fish with great success. That too is a "secret" place for some. Just like your place but in CA. This is a great video Drew! thx

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely fortunate...took about 15 years to make it work but it's been worth all the sacrifice. The next few years should be pretty fun!

[@Jeff-wj4wy]

Smith river?

[@joshschrader4732]

BEAUTIFUL FISH!

[@LooknFishy]

Those natives have a way of showing out!

[@dennissmathers898]

Love your videos but would like to offer a respectful suggestion. A bit of dialog while fishing would be nice. I would recommend Tenkara Addict channel. He is so informative that I believe your videos would be even better if you took that approach! All in all...BRAVO!

[@LooknFishy]

Appreciate the insight. Actually get about a dozen comments/week requesting I not add more commentary or dialogue. Hard to make a video that meets everyone's needs but I'm certainly trying to find that right balance. In general, I'm just not a person who talks much...and when I do...most can't understand anything I'm saying bc of how fast and mumbled I speak lol! Truly appreciate you taking a minute to give some insight...it really does help.

[@peterspyke369]

@@LooknFishy We can understand every word you say -- once we got the hang of it! Just have to keep up.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha...that's awesome to hear!

[@Hrogthar]

What dreams are made of. Wow.

[@LooknFishy]

Truth!

[@ferreiraslva.gabriel]

Nice fishes, Drew. Greetings from Brazil.

[@LooknFishy]

Welcome to the adventure!

[@Woodlandadventure]

Amazing fishing nice uncle

[@nicklenz7930]

The coolest dryfly take ever

[@LooknFishy]

I agree!

[@jacobice2011]

Wow that location is amazing!! And that second fish was awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@srvblueslvr]

I watch a lot of your videos. I wish you would say where you're fishing. At least what state. This looks like Colorado...could be a number of places. Anyway I love watching your videos.

[@LooknFishy]

I do...usually I start a stop with an intro video which goes into more detail on the area, how long I'll be there, and maybe a general idea of streams. Other times I title the first video something like...fly fishing __state___. Almost all other parts have the state/area in the description and the parts are almost always shared day to day in order of when I visited in the road trip!

[@RCSTILE]

Absolutely beautiful strem

[@johncronin7481]

Most beautiful river I have ever seen

[@powderbeast5598]

No humans, cattle, or trails . The Westside forests look healthy , with no - beetle kill . Good riparian habitat, and 'fish' ! Nice 😄👏👏👍.

[@LooknFishy]

All characteristics of streams I consider top shelf!

[@powderbeast5598]

@@LooknFishy. You 'Sir' do fantastic stream identification and research , 😆.

[@joecalio6489]

Omg! Instant bucket list! That place is heaven 🙌 another great video sir! How are going to top that?

[@LooknFishy]

Gonna be hard for sure!

[@mattier3030]

Wow this place is insane, quality fish to!

[@LooknFishy]

Yup...was joking on why it might be the best!

[@jrigs30]

Amazing looking stream! Beautiful landscapes and runs for fish to sit. Best one yet!! thanks!

[@LooknFishy]

Appreciate it!

[@gatoshombre5867]

What size top shelf hopper and perdigon were you using? Thanks for the help!

[@TheCorleyTube]

Just incredible! I hope to fish a stream like that someday.

[@LooknFishy]

I understand that feeling...a special place for sure!

[@MrTemplerage]

Get your stuff together and when you have a few days just go. Maybe not perfect but I bet you'll be so glad you did!

[@realityobservationalist7290]

What a sweet take @ 4:21

[@LooknFishy]

Wish they were all like that!

[@Hedrooooo]

Beautiful reminds me of South Dakota or Yellowstone when I went

[@joeboy6489]

Mighty fine! Will your location here remain undisclosed? I may be missing something, but I don't see it identified anywhere. Get me there!

[@j.t.patton7820]

Heaven on Earth.

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely!

[@stanleykub248]

Paradise

[@perryjohnson1701]

It was definitely worth blazing a trail through the brush…awesome day on the river

[@LooknFishy]

Yep, I'd do it again!

[@briankelly6113]

The fact that it's hard to get to is what keeps it great.