I can't believe water like this is here - SMALL STREAM DRY FLY HEAVEN - This is an amazing stream!

[@treetoppa8388]

I don’t know how it gets much better than fishing a small creek like this. Nothing else matters when you’re in this environment. Whatever you have weighing on your mind is irrelevant. You’re completely oblivious to anything else happening around you because it’s the essence of being in the moment. Great footage. Bravo.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, yep I agree...easy to forget the daily grind!

[@everest001]

I’m really enjoying your films. Not too much chat, no music and lots of stunning trout. Brilliant. Greetings from Wales.

[@billschlafer]

Well done Drew. The Driftless is an amazing place. I grew up there, and enjoy getting back whenever I can to fish for Trout.

[@LooknFishy]

It definitely is! Can't wait to head back. Might bring the kayak, 10wt and the big streamers next trip!

[@DrDitchpickle]

Fantastic video! What a beautiful spot to fish

[@stephenbrody2717]

Another great video of just the sound of the water and the reel. Best fishing videos out there. Thanks bro for another killer vid. Dry flies too...

[@LooknFishy]

Appreciate the good vibes man! Just happy to share the day, as is, no filler!

[@stephenbrody2717]

@@LooknFishy 💪

[@markmcmyn8967]

Great little river. Perfect little browns!

[@LooknFishy]

I agree 100%!

[@vincentengongoro2705]

As usual... making it all look easy.. love the scenery..

[@LooknFishy]

Nice when the fish cooperate!

[@jimmurphy1516]

Awesome trip. Hatch going strong, you can see them feeding. Quality fish. I’m impressed.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u! Each day got better as it warmed and the bugs started showing more! This was definitely the best surface action of the trip!

[@AllapertoAdventures]

What a great video! That pool at the 5 minute mark, was amazing! Watching the fish rise, as you were getting in to place.👌

[@LooknFishy]

Yea, that was a crazy fun pool. I even edited out a few of the smaller fish.

[@russelltaylor3102]

Lovely! Very Irish looking water there! Busy day at the office.

[@LooknFishy]

Have heard that before, gotta get back that way one day and check it out!

[@russelltaylor3102]

@@LooknFishy Yeah we have some great water here. Lakes too, check out the Cong Canal on google. Manmade river in the middle of two lakes, Corrib and Mask. My favourite place to fish. Big trout 🤗

[@stephenjackowski8773]

How do you thumbs down any of these videos? I have to say, as a total newbie, you make fly fishing look very easy. Thank you for the great content.

[@LooknFishy]

It's a mystery lol. Happy to share it!

[@tomhairston9557]

Great day of fishing for sure!!

[@k.mike2687]

Great video Drew. Glad you found great water to fish in the Driftless. Not always the case. What a super nice hole about 3-4 minutes in. Looked like deer tracks in the mud at that hole too. I would have been cussing about that tree branch around the 8 minute mark. Nice control.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, I definitely had a few choice words for that very strategically placed branch!

[@coyotearrowheadhunting3083]

.Great my friend, there you have trout for the whole year. Greetings and blessings.

[@LooknFishy]

Yes, we are fortunate to have yearly fishing in many places!

[@Chricke87]

Driftless seems like such a nice area! Hope I'll get to make my way over there eventually 🤩

[@LooknFishy]

I've never left dissappointed...so many great streams in that area and each has its own unique vibe!

[@heppisaxm8316]

Good fishing!

[@johncurtis1472]

Good to see ya back on the rivers drew it was a long winter here in Michigan watching is giving me trout fever

[@LooknFishy]

Been nice to get back out. Had to balance the summer trip with my normal winter trips, but gonna be be busy here on out!

[@mattokeefe691]

Thanks Drew. Appreciated as always

[@LooknFishy]

Thank you much!

[@kimnielsen7449]

The quality of that fishing, from a small river like that, you are blessed my friend

[@LooknFishy]

No argument there!

[@elisjournal4435]

Literally dry fly heaven! Love it! I can’t wait for warm weather and days like this.

[@LooknFishy]

They make the wait worth while. Need a few more for sure!

[@kennydean4083]

Great video the fishing looked awseome.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, I couldn't have been happier!

[@BC-ue3ku]

Good looking Browns. I like the yellow on their belly’s.

[@LooknFishy]

A few were really colored up!

[@jeffbitton1836]

Amazing stuff - like always! Thanks for sharing!

[@LooknFishy]

Glad I could capture some of what was an amazing day!

[@Thymallus1965]

Amazing stream. Lucky you :-) Great film again. Thank you

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely felt like I won the lottery lol!

[@andrewpacheco7780]

Your videos continue to inspire me to get out there and find some honey holes. I like that you don’t play music or talk too much when wading. I’ll be going this summer for more exploring near EDEERC. Thanks brother and keep up the great

[@LooknFishy]

Appreciate the good vibes! Happy to let the streams tell the story w/o my interrupting!

[@Maritime2020Outdoors]

wish we had stream, rivers, brooks like this ! my area ( 20 miles any direction ) has little to no fish left. Our river systems have been polluted with striped bass and they do a number on all our trout, what you caught in this video would take me almost a month to catch, and the size, most would fit in your hand wrist to finger tips. keep up the great videos. some glad i stumbled upon your channel

[@LooknFishy]

Well that is unfortunate. Yea, I have to drive to find trout streams. This one was about 600 miles away but so worth it!

[@missouritroutbums598]

Awesome video as always Drew, you deserve a cable show on the outdoor chanle.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u...need to find a way to make that happen lol!

[@JKonstanzer]

Beautiful again. Got to get out there.

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks man, definitely worth a trip!

[@edp1801]

One of the nice things I like about where I live in Utah now. I haven’t found a river that doesn’t have fish in it. I have a couple mountain streams I like to hit that is a fish on every other cast. I have a couple home streams that get crowded but I still catch fish. I really love the streams in the boonies, where the fish are unpressured and eager to hit my flies.

[@LooknFishy]

That's the life right there...endless streams full of trout! Hopefully I can find a way to stay out west longer in the coming years!

[@robertmajor4904]

awesome days fishing

[@LooknFishy]

I thought so for sure!

[@caseygerbich6959]

Crazy dry fly action. I really need to get out and hit my local small streams.

[@LooknFishy]

It just got better and better each day!

[@scottc8350]

No doubt, incredible fishery for sure!

[@LooknFishy]

So awesome to have experienced it!

[@pgtd1201]

nice size and strong fish.

[@LooknFishy]

Some healthy fish for sure!

[@canadiangemstones7636]

You make such excellent videos, thanks!!!

[@LooknFishy]

I just do my best to share the day...glad the awesomeness comes thru!

[@matthewjakeman7462]

Excellent fishing!!

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely was!

[@Dinoxt12]

Good Time for sure . Thanks for listing what pole, reel, tipper, leader & type of fly & size .

[@LooknFishy]

You bet!

[@gerbenheijdt4698]

Nice film with beautiful nice stream. I like to have do s in the netherlands😉.

[@LooknFishy]

That's the great thing about fly fishing, no borders! We can all relate no matter where we reside!

[@garykolanda5208]

Jeff - Banner one fly day in the Driftless Region! Great video.

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely was!

[@shawnbaird2015]

Nicely done!

[@LooknFishy]

Thx dude!

[@Craigsoutdooradventures]

Lovely stream and I enjoyed the video have subscribed buddy

[@LooknFishy]

Awesome thank you!

[@1Troutguy]

Looks like a special place, I live in Colorado, I Fish Wyoming a lot to get away from crowds but your videos in Colorado were fabulous. Do you spin fish any? I like doing both, Stimulator is a good fly for me, I catch them all day on 1 fly.

[@jimgollach6202]

Nice scenery and brown's. The best thing is no people. What type of fly line are using floating level or double tapered. Love the video drew. 👍👍👍.

[@LooknFishy]

Orvis pro textured, Wf3f. I can't agree more!

[@jimgollach6202]

Nice it lands nice and smooth. Good casting also has a lot to do with the presentation. Nice work.👍👍.

[@LooknFishy]

I've been happy with it!

[@Fairdinkumamerican]

Crazy to see the fish you hooked up with at the 2:50 mark getting chased

[@LooknFishy]

I was wondering if anyone else would see it...you're the first lol! Went back with a small streamer but nothing lol!

[@Fairdinkumamerican]

@@LooknFishy makes me want to always have a big meaty streamer in my fly box!

[@williamwojcieszek4320]

Too much fun, Drew! Did you guys even consider fishing together for the day?

[@LooknFishy]

No, we never did. I think we both enjoyed having the streams to ourselves but sharing the story each night.

[@jimpyle560]

Awesome day. Look forward to each of your videos.

[@LooknFishy]

Had a great trip! Thank u

[@TheGhillieGuyYY4U]

Sub’d... nice vids brotha! I was fishing and camping this week. I have a ton of content to edit. Fishing 3 creeks in one day here in Southern California and caught trout on all three... that’s like a So Cal Grand Slam!!! 💯🌿

[@colemanfairburn1721]

When are you gonna post the vid for the fish you posted on IG the other day? Those were some hunks.

[@LooknFishy]

Well, there will be a video from that trip. Unfortunately, I didn't bring the camera that day...just a guys trip that ended up being one that I don't expect to repeat ever again! Crazy how that happens when the camera isn't on. But there are some good fish from the day I did bring it!

[@michaelhilinski7889]

Awesome! Come out to Pennsylvania for brookies in their native range!

[@LooknFishy]

Want to one day for sure!

[@davids9549]

Enquiry from an Englishman - I've a sister who married/settled in PA and I'm overdue a visit. Never realised there might be some good fly-fishing there. What area(s) should I be looking at?

[@michaelhilinski7889]

@@davids9549 North Central pa has excellent freestone streams up in the mountains. Central pa, as in Centre county, has the limestone streams.

[@davids9549]

@@michaelhilinski7889 Much obliged!

[@newlifeeveryday1821]

Very nice video

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks man!

[@glenngamst61]

Where is the Driftless? Incredible.

[@LooknFishy]

It's an area that covers to corners where WI, MN, IA and part of IL meet, that wasn't damaged during glacial movement....tons of small spring creeks!

[@StephenRickaby]

Fantastic fishing!.. what was the hatch you were fishing? Was it just one or were there a variety coming off the water?

[@LooknFishy]

Saw midges, olives, caddis and crane flies! But generally think fish were just being opportunistic!

[@rickowens6238]

Closed captions for hearing impaired PLEASE!

[@LooknFishy]

There on by default...guessing yt doesn't understand what I'm saying.

[@edperry6199]

Oh man' I'da had fun with my 7 foot 6, 3# poppen 10s and 12 inch browns for a couple hours

[@LooknFishy]

I know I did!

[@newlifeeveryday1821]

Drew, these last few videos were really good. Are you still only using a GoPro ? Do you use more than one GoPro? Do you use external mics or any kind of clip on the shirt mic when you are talking to the camera ?

[@LooknFishy]

Yep, just one gopro and nothing more. The mic on the hero 8 is pretty good. I started recording in 4k after some viewers mentioned a lag in the video. Seems to have helped the quality and playback. I always pay attention to the wind and sun!

[@davidwatson3746]

Great video, what was the fly you used?

[@jeremiahhedeen3879]

I noticed the farm house in the background towards the end of the video, could you imagine stepping out your back door and be able to fish that stream, great video!!

[@LooknFishy]

I'd never get anything done and I barely do now lol!

[@alexcushing3535]

Hey! I Watch your videos on TV and then try to find them on my phone. I was curious about a video that showed your hammock set up. How long have you used one and are they comfortable?I just think it’s a lot of money to buy a good one to find out that you don’t like it thanks Alex

[@LooknFishy]

So that's why I have the nature hang out, not as expensive....might have seen it in the Fly fishing the lower mountain fork in Ok, and the new drift boat vid from Missouri. I love it...quick to set up, take down, great when there are trees but not level ground...like the Ozarks. I sleep great in mine...all the fresh air and circulation is nice. Obviously you lack some privacy and really extreme weather isn't fun...but a light shower isn't bad. In the MO vid is rained all night, 6 inches and I was dry! Had it for about 5 years

[@robertsullivan656]

Dry fly only is my favorite method even over euro-nymphing...When you take these trips do you drive all in 1 day? I looked and I'm 15 1/2 hours to the driftless area, that's a haul for one day drive.

[@LooknFishy]

Yep, it's about 15 hrs one way for me. Anything over 16 and I consider stopping a night. It's a haul for sure!

[@steveshapiro2385]

Nice Video! Just got back from Saturday's Opener. We were based in the Viroqua Area. What area were you in?

[@LooknFishy]

Same one...the DA was super helpful when I was there for the first time in 2016? so I try to visit the same area and learn more each trip!

[@flipside6400]

Drew notice you cast almost directly upstream rather than 45 degrees and have more of a drift past you....any particular reason...its obviously damn effective

[@LooknFishy]

Some to keep my back cast over the stream. Also try not to mend in those small streams. I do tend to fish a longer 11ft leader so I can cast over fish and keep my fly line out of the zone as much as possible.

[@flipside6400]

Makes all sorts of sense,will give it a try this weekend

[@Nigscoop]

Lived in Wisconsin my whole life and the driftless area is the only spot i have bot explored

[@LooknFishy]

Dang, gotta get on that but so much water up there easy to head other places!

[@oscarbauer1322]

I live in the driftless area and fish it a lot. I’ve always dreamed about heading out west to fish mountain streams just for the change of scenery. I’m afraid I might be disappointed though. Do you have any suggestions or comments on the difference?

[@LooknFishy]

Imo you won't be disappointed but really depends on your fishing personality. I love both but for completely different reasons. The west is more of an adventure or can be! Sometimes just getting to a remote stream can take hours or even an over night stay. The scale is crazy. The landscape crazy. You can easily find areas where you'll never see a house, car, road or hear civilization. Wilderness areas that can only be accessed my foot or hoof! The driftless to me is great fishing and I appreciate the ease if access but I never really feel isolated or like I'm off the grid. But after spending time out west, it's nice to just go fishing and it not be an adventure. Of course, there are easier streams to access out west if you prefer...I just head that way for the remoteness!

[@johnkinsfather64]

What dry flies were you using? Single fly set-up, double dry, dry dropper?

[@LooknFishy]

Talk about all that near the end of the video but a sz 20 bwo!

[@matthewcarey3148]

Curious about the properties in the driftless. Is it mostly public land you’re on, or is it private? When it’s private, do you just stay in the water while you fish, or do you ask permission from the owner?

[@LooknFishy]

I only fish public water which is mostly easements purchased through different organizations. Water access differs from state to state so it's best to check the state 's dnr site for specifics...don't want to pass on inaccurate info.

[@matthewcarey3148]

@@LooknFishy thanks. I’m addicted to these videos! Living vicariously through them.

[@tommyhunter1817]

I'm not a fly fisherman. Wonder what trout like that would do with a cricket floated through there?

[@LooknFishy]

Caught a ton of fish tightlining crickets at the base of cypress trees or under a bobber...so I'd say they'd react favorably. In the fly fishing world we call it hopper fishing lol! I call it a good time!

[@tonywillingham8109]

Are you using barbless here?

[@LooknFishy]

Always!

[@danpearce4547]

Looks like an English chalk stream in places (minus a lot of the weed).

[@irbobable]

The driftless doesn’t have trout. This is not the driftless. This is Montana folks. Go to Montana.

[@supabakezoid5643]

LoL

[@LooknFishy]

Haha...he's right you know!

[@MarkMilleArt]

Yes, go to Montana.

[@irbobable]

@@LooknFishy great video, by the way :)

[@LooknFishy]

@@irbobable thank u!

[@georgedevore2020]

Where is that bro ? Back east

[@LooknFishy]

That vid is from my driftless series!

[@ckbhack]

:22 I see you have good taste in music. GDF

[@KJRitch]

Is this all public water?

[@LooknFishy]

It's all public once you get into it. But every place I fished was thru an easement purchased for public fishing only! Local TU chapters and the state do a good job working with private land owners to create these fishing opportunities!

[@Pwrcritter]

Goes to show they're not always in the pretty places!

[@keepinghealthy3332]

Was this in Wyoming?

[@DyslexicTurtle]

WI

[@LooknFishy]

No, intro'd the area in part 1...Wisconsin!

[@darrenfullmer8062]

western Nebraska ?

[@LooknFishy]

This vid is from a series I did in the driftless!

[@markkoch8321]

Thank you for not hot spotting

[@LooknFishy]

Wouldn't dream of it!

[@Abandoned_Brane]

I caught 7 today. Official opener is Saturday here. It's going to be 80 degrees. I'm going to have to travel to get away from everyone.

[@LooknFishy]

Yea, I was lucky to have this one to myself. The campground I was staying at was getting some traffic. Just fortunate to have made a new friend who was willing to help a buddy out!

[@Abandoned_Brane]

@@LooknFishy I live on the northern edge of the driftless 30 miles east of minnecrapolis. Wisconsin's best trout stream is about a block from my house. I don't get south too often, I prefer heading northeast to the michigan border these days, bluelining. I think I will head down to vernon county tomorrow and stay till Sunday.

[@LooknFishy]

Man, I'd be in trouble if I lived that close to any trout stream lol! Heard the UP was really cool!

[@PackerManForLife]

I've been to the driftless 4 times and every time it sucks. I definitely wouldnt recommend it everyone. Southern Illinois is where it's at

[@charlesfredrick4789]

Unless it's catching release only, I just have to keep and eat a few.

[@LooknFishy]

I have nothing against keeping a few every now and then. Just not something I do as much any more unless it's redfish! But figure I'll be keeping some brookies this summer!

[@charlesfredrick4789]

@@LooknFishy I never ate redfish, are they good? They look like you get some nice fillets off them.

[@LooknFishy]

@@charlesfredrick4789 delicious...can grill or fry them!

[@DGaydon]

One of those "I lost track of how many fish I caught" kinda days!!

[@LooknFishy]

For sure, I made myself turn around bc I needed to find some water lol! Can't wait to explore that stream again!

[@TimArland]

I've been fishing the WI driftless for 21 years, and these types of pools/streams are the norm - I'm glad you've found out how much better WI driftless is vs IA... :)

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, the entire area is pretty special!

[@jameshensley9625]

Well, we know it's public access...

[@LooknFishy]

Haha...for sure! For a minute I thought I was going to get screamed at lol!

[@adventureproductions7432]

Seemed like a lot of female trout

[@LooknFishy]

Gotta have em!

[@robertfrey3607]

I like your videos, but you need a tripod on occasion. There are so many people posting vids with GoPros strapped to their chest it's mind boggling. Also you should talk about technique and share more about what you're using and why. Kelly Galloup created his following by educating the masses.

[@josephderer9393]

Chemtrails and HAARP in lots of your vids...

[@TheGhillieGuyYY4U]

Sub’d... nice vids brotha! I was fishing and camping this week. I have a ton of content to edit. Fishing 3 creeks in one day here in Southern California and caught trout on all three... that’s like a So Cal Grand Slam!!! 💯🌿

[@LooknFishy]

Appreciate the support man!

[@davidstineman5572]

Was that Wisconsin, or Minnesota?

[@LooknFishy]

Wisconsin!