A secret stream! A guy recognized me from Youtube and offered to show me his favorite local stream!

I'm truck bed camping and exploring North Carolina when Travis recognized me from KZbin and offered to show me his favorite stream. He sent me a pin and a time to meet him. The next day we loaded up in his side-by-side and made our way to a remote and rugged area to fish for wild rainbow and native brook trout. This was one of my favorite days of fishing ever. Nothing better than hanging out with like-minded people and making new friends.
I spent 4 weeks in the area and shared several videos on my channel!
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[@bradley4294]

Drew, thank you for not killing all those Fish, and acting responsible.. releasing all those fish "you are the man "

[@RonHaynes]

It’s always great when someone shares their fishing spots. Too many times people are afraid that if they tell anyone where they’ve successfully caught fish in the past, they believe that the spot will be “ruined” but that’s exceptionally rare. 99.999% people watching on KZbin will never get off their couch to go try to find that oh-so-secret place …

[@Greenbean5673]

I will

[@schmoonkie]

I think my fly would have been in the branches more often than in the fish. It's fun seeing you fish small streams.

[@scottrick5190]

That was awesome Drew, congratulations on a fine day!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u...a great way to end a road trip!

[@travisandteresacolvin5887]

We enjoyed having you and especially enjoyed the video will have to do it again

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely had fun and looking forward to doing it again!

[@chriscapune7873]

Great little stream. Beautiful fish. 🐈‍⬛🐾🐈🐾

[@klathamtexaslandrealtor]

Ever fished the Alluvial Fan in RMNP? Hike up the mountain a mile or 2 and get some nice Greenback Cutthroat.

[@timothydalton8023]

Beautiful hidden gem Drew. Looked like a good time

[@antoniomora1255]

As always a gorgeous footage of a beautiful scenery with beautifully coloured brookies.

[@tyrellosterud7788]

We are spoiled out west. But some of those spots back east just look unreal.

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Like always, amazing video! Keep it the good work!

[@LooknFishy]

Will do!

[@russelrogers2540]

Love those small secluded streams. That was one knarly trail he took you on. Some nice trout from an underfished water.

[@woodydavis8287]

You are truly a sharp shooter with that light rig. That whole scenario of fishing through a hair brush for native trout jetted me back to upstate New York in the 70's. Some of those streams were a fifth of the flow and held rewarding jewels. Rock on Drew!

[@larryhudgins6988]

The only problem with this video is it was to short. Could've watch that all day. Well done sir.

[@uni_shadow164]

Great footage Drew! Some Gems caught indeed! Wow.

[@LooknFishy]

An incredible stream. Super fortunate!

[@showmetrout5256]

beautiful stream

[@dxradioman6351]

Great stream and super skills. Thanks Drew..

[@LooknFishy]

Appreciate it!

[@billschlafer]

Love the "bow & arrow" cast to get into those tight spots. Was doing a bit of that myself earlier this week fishing hoppers around and under overhanging grass. Another great video Drew!

[@LooknFishy]

Sounds like fun!

[@ericintampa9352]

nice. what a location, the stream is brilliant. thanks for sharing drew. appreciate it.

[@LooknFishy]

Still can't believe I was able to fish it. Super cool!

[@chesterpielock8824]

Sounds like those boys were sippin on some shine!

[@LooknFishy]

Haha when in Rome!

[@jimpyle560]

Got to put that one on my favorites list. Really nice.

[@LooknFishy]

Mine also. Will remember that day for a long time!

[@grahamhunt6467]

Man what a gem. Great job.

[@LooknFishy]

Crazy fun!

[@davesunday7372]

In Northern Nevada its 100 degrees and about 5% humidity. Truckee river water temps are well above 60 degrees and climbing. Watching your videos cools me down about 20 degrees and makes this heat wave slightly more bearable. Thanks Drew!

[@LooknFishy]

Same here but I got some plans to find cooler temps real soon!

[@Pwrcritter]

Sweet love those high gradient streams.

[@LooknFishy]

They are super fun!

[@13jonnyray]

Cool spot

[@dogsoldiertoo1099]

Good stuff!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much!

[@emresordi9227]

Mükemmel video. From Türkiye with love 👍🏼

[@brianbelchuk9612]

Love it

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u!

[@eicherranch5694]

love all your small stream videos. Where is the next state you are fishing?

[@jamesochsner1453]

I miss fishing streams like that up in central N Y

[@SAofficial6490]

Pemandangan Alam yang sangat luar biasa......

[@scottnock5241]

Great stream!! Rare bow n arrow cast for the end!! Drew how many days were you on this trip? And what were the date ranges? I can’t believe how good everything looks down there!!! Especially flows and numbers and quality!! Might try NC next year. Lmk thanks, no water here in PA and the temps are high!!! Sad

[@3422dave]

Watch that branch “lettuce” great video new subscriber

[@LooknFishy]

Haha he had to point it out a few times...I thought it grew off a branch lol!

[@williamcarson4394]

Nice char!

[@LooknFishy]

For sure!

[@michaelcapurso]

Love those little creeks. Some of those fish put a nice bend in your rod, what was the setup for this outing?

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely had a healthy dose of wild in them. 7.5ft 3wt 5x to various dries

[@cyguy8577]

That stream screams Fenwick 535!!!!!!!

[@mikehallfishingpro]

Nice trout do you ever fish Virginia streams?

[@jeffersonstowers5321]

Drew, I think I’ve watched every one of your vids at least once, but I have to say, I think this stream is best. You’ve reached the mountain top.

[@LooknFishy]

Was definitely one of my favorites...the adventure and hanging out with good peeps is always high on my list!

[@riverwalker2173]

The best??? Pretty little creek I reckon but imo his ID stuff is his best work. Those NI Westlopes make these brookies look like peanuts. Better size & beauty in a dynamic landscape. Had similar success on the panhandle in Gem country💎

[@joekaiser7512]

Drew, if you ever get to Pennsylvania, you need to find Hemlock Brookies…they’re the most beautiful brookies you’ll find anywhere…

[@blue_ridge_on_the_fly4174]

Is that an Orvis Ultralight graphite rod? I have one that is a 7’6” 1wt and the wild bows and native brookies here in NC feel massive on it. Great video, and there is so much great fishing here in NC right on the side of the road. People believe that there are not any trout in them or it’s fished too heavy. Not the case at all. If there is water, it very well may have a trout in it!

[@michaelvaristo5238]

Looks the the upper Yuba river in the Sierras. Same size fish. North of Truckee about 6000 ft.

[@LooknFishy]

Very cool!

[@cifialvods1678]

have you ever fished the browns peak area in calorado

[@darrellloftin1466]

hey drew have you ever fished wildcat shoals on the white

[@russellogden8071]

Them little fish put a hell of a bend in your rod

[@LooknFishy]

They had big hearts!

[@wildbill5757]

Ti voglio vedere sul Green River.

[@thatgymlife2146]

How do you get so close to the pools without spooking them?

[@NizmoOG]

Rainbows fight so hard

[@LooknFishy]

I dig em!

[@DeeMoback]

They could just drop you off and come back to get you next week.....yup

[@bayleewatkins9091]

What do you throw for these brookies?

[@LooknFishy]

A little of everything...my single foam top shelf hopper and a micro jig. Then cut the dropper and went w/ a ehc, a never sink caddis , yellow salley and a sz 12 stimi. All caught fish.

[@Billflyfish]

@@LooknFishy The trusty parachute adams works wonders for them too.

[@k.mike2687]

@@LooknFishy I thought you were using mostly dries but it was hard to see the flies and strikes with all the light reflections off the very clear water. Wearing sun glasses to watch the video didn't work either. LOL!

[@viking7560]

That trail looks worse than the ones I get on!

[@LooknFishy]

Lost some fillings lol!

[@garydenton2048]

What do you mean "secret"? It's probably known as the "crazy fisherman's stream." Did you question the sanity of your friend?

[@glennherbst5470]

Doesn’t anyone walk any longer..ATV’s have ruined so many wild areas.

[@ThePanamaCollection1-lv5po]

Hello Drew, I doubt if you will respond to this, but I figured it's worth a shot. Here in SW Colorado my wife and I (and everybody else around here) have just about had it with the Invasion of the Texans. If Texas is so great, why do thousands of them come to Colorado every year?? Anyway, we are thinking about relocating to western North Carolina, but we've never been there. Based on your experience, what general area would you focus on, if fly fishing for trout was one of your top priorities? Please answer, please please !!!