This SMALL STREAM was AMAZING / Why I underlined my TFO Blue Ribbon 4wt / and Choosing Wading Boots!

[@canadiangemstones7636]

A gorgeous stream full of beautiful wild trout; not filled with trash and other anglers, wow. Many thanks for taking us along!

[@LooknFishy]

Happy to do it. Yep, this was a very healthy stream and I was thankful to see it!

[@JebediahsOutdoors]

I recognize that stream! In fact I’d say its one of my top 3 favorites. Quantity of browns there is amazing. Great video!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, was truly a gift!

[@nash3913]

I love live'n in the heart of the WI Driftless where you're never more then a short drive away from some of the best fly fishing to be had anywhere. Get'n a late start, but I'm on my way out the door right now to try n find some Brookies. Another great video, love the content, thanks for sharing.

[@LooknFishy]

It's a really cool place. Always have a great time up there!

[@morningstar7925]

Great post! A lot of Fishing Folks don't know that "Some of the best Fishing to be had, is Right in their backyard"

[@CA-qv2ux]

I just love that you fish small water and tent camp, really enjoy your videos.

[@LooknFishy]

Probably one of the things I enjoy most...getting away from the enclosures of our modern lifestyles! Love waking up beside a stream in my tent...as long as a warm cup of coffee is near me!

[@woodyw9470]

Great Videos, Great Content, Great Series. Makes the night shift in the TOC here in Bagdhad go by a lot faster. Now I need to get back out West nest fall.

[@jimgollach6202]

Excellent video drew. Your using a TFO rod. I have a signature series 6ft 3wt. I've had it about 20 years. I absolutely love it. It's one of my favorite rods. Morning was cold the water temperature must have warmed up a good bit for the action you had. Excellent info on the stream. Beautiful browns.👍👍👍. Sorry for the mistake. My TFO is a 2wt.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u. Yea, I have 2 tfo's and really like them. Yes, it was cold every morning but warmed quickly!

[@supabakezoid5643]

I also very appreciate that you don't "Hotspot" streams. Way too many tubers already do that! Sure it's great to share the resource, but they also need to respect the resource and it's capacities/limitations.

[@LooknFishy]

Yes sir...the reason I was gifted this stream is because of that and I feel like it's incredibly important to promote our sport but protect our streams also!

[@DersABigBuck]

@@LooknFishy Hey, I was wondering what the whole idea is behind protecting the streams by means of keeping spots secretive. Is it just pressure and keeping less people who eat and mistreat fish away? Ive never really had a fishing spot hidden or kept a secret from me from any stranger until I got into fly fishing.

[@LooknFishy]

@@DersABigBuck I'm careful to protect specific streams...in this case it was a gift and not mine to share. Generally, I feel like sharing an area, rather than specific stream is a better idea. Most of these smaller streams would not be so special if they were fished hard which is what I've seen happen after being shared on social media....plus these are gifts. There's just no way of knowing who you're sharing the gift with on social media. I'm definitely a believer in creating more advocates for our sport, the outdoors in general which I believe will protect these resources in the long term. Just cautious with specific small streams which could be overwhelmed with the added pressure that comes from social media!

[@DersABigBuck]

@@LooknFishy That makes a lot of sense and I agree. Thanks for the reply too. Thats definitely a piece of knowledge I will remember.

[@JKonstanzer]

That's a beautiful creek and beautiful fish too. Well done.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, definitely fortunate!

[@spencerbass7142]

Beautiful area, great fish. Couldn’t ask for a better day.

[@LooknFishy]

I definitely couldn't ask for more and it got better!

[@tysobol]

Another great video for those of us who are still fishing vicariously through you this year! Trout season can't open soon enough here in Washington.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, hope that season starts soon. Fortunate to live in a state that offers year round trout fishing...some places are closed for the brown spawn!

[@monmixer]

that stream looks story book. Very cool visuals there.

[@unclearthur9192]

G'Day from Australia, I always enjoy watching your videos. You give plenty of tips and info in a very laid back way and no glaring peace shattering music! Lovely looking stream and trout. I often underline my rods. I have a 5/6wt rod that I fish with anything from the rated 5/6 wt line down to .7 mm floating running line when I'm nymphing. I especially like using that last line as it casts a dry/dropper very well and it makes a very cheap but good nymph line. Cheers, Steve

[@adamwatson6564]

That stream and the whole valley is one of the most productive stretches in all of Wi. Great vid

[@LooknFishy]

Feel fortunate that a stranger was willing to share it with me! Such a cool stream!

[@TheBUNKY1974]

I visited KZbin to look at reviews of the rod I just bought (TFO Blue Ribbon 10ft 3wt), and I find a fellow Arkansan. Hoping this rod will be a great, cheap nymphing stick for the Little Red. Thanks for the video Drew! Tight lines!!

[@markstott6689]

Awesome fish yet again. I just love the fact that these small rivers have feisty browns who make for a great day out. It just proves that you don't need to catch monster sized fish to have a good time. I'm enjoying working my way through your back catalogue. Sooner or later I will find hopefully some spring and summer days.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha...definitely some summer days. My road trip started in June!

[@markstott6689]

@@LooknFishy OK. I'll get there eventually. I want to see more greenery. I can see leafless trees aplenty here. I need reminding of warmer days and lighter evenings. Sunset here is currently at 16.05. By mid December it's going to be around 15.45. Add sunrise at around 08.18 it makes for short days. That's probably why May is my favourite month.

[@caleshtcincredibles]

beautiful little stream and real pretty fish !

[@LooknFishy]

Was super impressed with that fishery!

[@DefLama]

Very happy with my Blue Ribbon. 8 1/2' 4wt. Great for dries.

[@scottc8350]

Beautiful and productive little stream Drew. Cheers

[@LooknFishy]

It was one to remember no question!

[@chrish8294]

Just started following the channel recently and I love your videos! Living in the south, stream fly fishing is a rare treat so thanks for letting me live vicariously! Also, super cool you don’t share info. I totally respect that.

[@LooknFishy]

Yep, from south Arkansas...only cypress swamp and gators near me. But I love a road trip!

[@hillbillysportsman5818]

Beautiful place! Beautiful fish! So different from the mountains of East Tennessee.

[@LooknFishy]

It is definitely a cool area and really not much like it that I have seen!

[@bogdang5950]

Always, always a pleasure to watch ur posts😎👍

[@LooknFishy]

Sure appreciate hearing that!

[@curtc6765]

The comments weren't loading when I was watching this, and I was thinking east coast, like Connecticut. Surprised to learn it's Wisconsin. I'm in Utah, funny how the browns look the same everywhere in different watersheds. Thanks for sharing.

[@LooknFishy]

Yea, they do seem to carry those genetics with them everywhere! Definitely a unique area!

[@mikeokhurtz2152]

That first brown was gorgeous

[@LooknFishy]

So many just like it in that stream too!

[@steelhead6368]

Beautiful clear stream. You're lucky to have what you have. Good rod too.

[@lenzflyfishing]

Great video! Beautiful stream and trout.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much!

[@jimpyle560]

Great small stream fishing and outstanding video,

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much, was a fun day!

[@widespot_]

When I see these pools and that valley I'm brought back to time when I was just a small child. Grateful for a father who left me to explore some of the finest trout water and beautiful land anywhere. Thank you, I'm due for a trip home.

[@LooknFishy]

Very cool! Definitely a special place.

[@jeffbitton1836]

Great video - congrats on a successful trip!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, was a great trip!

[@matthewsadler5458]

Good thing you brought 6 spools of tippet to that tiny dry fly stream! Hard core bro.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha...this was a 4 day trip and cut into my leader often to go from nymph, dry, dry/dropper. I don't break my pack down each day based on the one stream I may be at but thanks for the insight!

[@mattokeefe691]

Thanks Drew

[@LooknFishy]

Happy to share!

[@pgtd1201]

I wait until there are no restrictions in connection with covid.then up to the kyll (nice stream in germany) in the mean time i have to do with your vids! many thx and keep up the good work.

[@LooknFishy]

Will do, hope that happens soon for u!

[@mvsc-k5e]

i’m getting to the point where i’ve watched all your vids multiple times. for example, a few times during this vid “oh I remember that hole” lol

[@ryanknoup6288]

I knew exactly where this was filmed the moment I laid eyes. Incredible place I’ve spent many days.

[@LooknFishy]

Can't wait to get back myself!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

That first trout was beautiful.

[@LooknFishy]

There were some pretty fish in that stream for sure!

[@mikeokhurtz2152]

I said the same thing. You just beat me to it

[@sterling85]

I have the exact same set up for waders and boots.

[@LooknFishy]

Just sold the waders and got the new zippered ones...can't wait to try those out!

[@seanharla2627]

Nice video! Since you're talking boots, care to expound a bit more on the Orvis Ultralight wading boots? I'm looking for a pair of boots that can double as hiking/ wet wading footwear when I hit the mountains and have to do a little walking just to get streamside. If you have any other recommendations, I'd love to hear them. Again, I dig the videos, especially the upland small stream action out west.

[@LooknFishy]

That's exactly why I got them. Hiking and wet wading trips they don't offer the same comfort...foam or padding of a hiking boot but they are just as light and possibly more durable since they are a wading boot. The toe box is wide but not so much your feet slide. I got them true to size and wear liners and thick hiking socks. The biggest thing is they dry really quick which is nice on long hiking/wading trips!

[@matthewcarey3148]

Heard those birds and I knew it was Wisconsin. Nice brookies! Were those all on nymphs?

[@LooknFishy]

Nah nymphs early, dries late!

[@derekspace]

Those were some really solid fish for that size stream. BTW, who do you use to do the make up for the fish? Those browns were eye popping! Great video...as always.

[@LooknFishy]

Was such a cool time. Not sure understand the 2nd part of your question...?

[@derekspace]

@@LooknFishy It was a joke. Those fish were so colorful they must have had a makeup artist prep them for the video!

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, gotcha...sometimes the comments go over my head!

[@williamwojcieszek4320]

Drew, I love everything about this vid! Except for one small thing - what’s with the Army jacket? Did you lose a bet? Haha, Go Navy!

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, you know it's cold when you gotta break out the emergency jacket your buddy gave you!

[@williamwojcieszek4320]

@@LooknFishy haha, ok, you get a pass! It was probably under the tire jack to be used only in extreme circumstances!

[@LooknFishy]

@@williamwojcieszek4320 Yep, that's right where it stays lol!

[@newlifeeveryday1821]

Another great video. Drew, how long do you spend at one spot on a river. Lets say you are in a beautiful target rich stream or river then how long do you spend in each spot before you move on to the next spot versus being in a stream or river that is not yielding any fish ?

[@LooknFishy]

It really varies on traffic, bugs, time of day etc...but in general I fish fast and like to hike. I think seeing as much of the stream and it's surroundings are just important to me as the fishing. But when I catch a fish, I camp until I feel confident I put them down or decide I want to explore more of the stream. I'm definitely a fast fisher!

[@robertsullivan656]

Another Great Video, looking forward to your out west video this summer! Is that a Wisconsin class 1 or class 2 stream?

[@LooknFishy]

That road trip should be full of videos...fingers crossed. No idea!

[@davehyer4178]

Where was the superfine carbon you normally use?? Love TFO also.

[@LooknFishy]

It's the star in the next video...crazy fun stream!

[@kansasscout4322]

I just cast that rod and i'm getting on in a few weeks. Sweet rod!

[@kansasscout4322]

Had it 2 days and returned it. UGH! Hated it.

[@russelltaylor3102]

Awe beautiful! What neck of the woods are you in? Roughly would be nice. I'm in Ireland lol, just curious..

[@LooknFishy]

No worries, I mentioned the Wisconsin driftless in part 1 of this series. This is part 2.

[@russelltaylor3102]

@@LooknFishy Ah great, thanks. I been off radar for a while. Lots of catching up to do. 🤗

[@EatShredSleep87]

How far down in the water column does that first emerger you were fishing with get to? The one I use basically sits a little below where a dry fly sits so I technically don’t need an indicator in relatively calm water. I noticed your length of leader below your indicator is pretty long so I was thinking that emerger goes pretty deep.

[@briancramer6250]

Another great vid! Were you drifting that emerger in the surface film or sinking it?

[@LooknFishy]

I fished it behind a small bh nymph in the beginning. Then just below the surface off a dry.

[@allenj5865]

In my neck of the woods, creeks like that flow mostly through private property, and fishing them is trespassing.

[@LooknFishy]

So that's partially true. However, Wisconsin is a "keep your feet wet state", stream access law is if you access the stream from public property, you are not trespassing, as long as you stay in the water...with a few exceptions that allow for exiting the stream. But in all my vids I was on a public easement purchased from the state or local TU chapter. Here's a link to help clarify... dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/questions/access.html

[@allenj5865]

@@LooknFishy Most places, rivers, creeks, and other waterways have to be "navigable" in order to retain public access rights. Walking in/or wading those which aren't navigable is considered trespass.

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely some confusion which is why I included the link for those that have questions. But in general, I read in the link below...."A good general rule is that any water body that has an official name, or is shown as a water way with a solid or dashed blue line on the topographic maps and has a defined bed and bank is likely to be public, that any named stream on a topo map is considered "navigable"... So I interpret it and had it explained differently but not going to add to the confusion...those that decide to visit WI should check out the link and do the research themselves! I was also only using easements so I'm good! dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Fishing/Questions_PublicAccessFactSheet.pdf

[@allenj5865]

@@LooknFishy In my state, that sort of logic will get you arrested or worse, shot by a protective landowner.

[@LooknFishy]

@@allenj5865 Good thing I wasn't trespassing lol! Have a good day!

[@charliechild9361]

If that’s the stream I’m thinking of, it got washed out so badly, especially right where your video started. That stretch used to be phenomenal. Above and beneath that are still solid.

[@LooknFishy]

Yea, those storms were terrible. I came the year before and had to cancel the next year b/c of the flooding. That area was hit hard, good to see some recovery happening!

[@edp1801]

What state are you in? Nice location and I like not hearing traffic

[@LooknFishy]

Was in Wisconsin...the first part introduced the area.

[@stormjosef]

Hey Drew, how would you compare the action of the TFO Blue Ribbon to the Hydros that you replaced it with? The Hydros is billed as medium action while the TFO is billed as moderate-fast. Also, have you been underlining your Orvis rods that you use currently?

[@tigersteamer]

Good video.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much!

[@flyfishdad801]

Do you ever eruo (tight line) nymph with it?

[@LooknFishy]

No, never tried. Travel and fish such a variety I usually use indicators b/c they cover everything pretty well. Don't want to learn a new technique 15hrs from home!

[@williamwojcieszek4320]

Drew, it looked like you didn’t bother to fish a slow moving pool shown from about 6:03 to 6:20. Do you typically move past water with that characteristic? If so, can you share your logic? Thx

[@LooknFishy]

Oh...the long, slow dead pools. Yea, fished a few early with limited success...definitely held fish but they were stupid spooky...like a fly lands 25 feet away and the entire pool goes crazy! Didn't feel like lengthening my leader to 12 or more feet so I passed! Plus saw fish rising at the head!

[@williamwojcieszek4320]

@@LooknFishy Ok, makes sense! Glad to hear I’m not the only one spooking schools of trout in the Driftless!

[@LooknFishy]

That's the best thing about the driftless...so many fish. Just keep moving lol!

[@LooknFishy]

Let me add on...it looked like I walked past but I was also looking for a fish to sight fish. Blind casting in that type of water isn't super productive.

[@Carlb328]

Do you ever fish for bass or sunfish on the fly?

[@LooknFishy]

All the time. My local water is cypress swamps in South Arkansas and Louisiana. Might share a video or two this summer.

[@stanokeefe2713]

On Wisconsin

[@jimmurphy1516]

I didn’t catch which state you were in but I would guess Wisconsin/Minnesota?

[@LooknFishy]

Sorry, intro'd the series in part 1. This was in WI!

[@josephderer9393]

Chemtrails everywhere...

[@jonbrown9559]

I dont like it when you dont show the fish

[@LooknFishy]

Then you should be happy bc I showed nearly all of the ones in this vid!