Fly Fishing a REMOTE Wild Trout Stream - Lycoming County, PA

After a long drive and beautiful hike I was rewarded with hours of AMAZING fly fishing for WILD brook and brown trout on this remote wild trout stream in Lycoming County, PA. It was one of the most beautiful streams I have explored and full of eager and feisty wild trout. A day I won't forget!
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[@k-dawg3893]

Good stuff dude! Some of my favorite fishing - small stream with a lightweight fly rod.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I agree , can't beat it!

[@curtbaker6593]

No matter how many of your videos I watch( and I’ve seen them all) I never get tired of watching them. Extremely well done….as always!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks Curt, I am always worried people will get sick of em lol. But people seem to enjoy so I will keep making em!! Thanks as always for watching and commenting! I appreciate your support!

[@chadfortin9515]

Extremely underrated channel. The quality of this video is outstanding. Great job! Keep making these, just subbed and I know many others will too

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much !

[@aaronwright6338]

Just discovered your videos- Bravo. I’ve been fly fishing for a long time. I love your camera work, narration, and enthusiasm! Thanks for making this OG smile and taking me along vicariously🙏🙏

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thats so great to hear, so glad you enjoyed!

[@mattyancheff3037]

Take a good look at the maps. The bottom half (you fished the upper half) of that “roadless” stretch is even better, and has legal access from the bottom end. It’s an odd stream. The exposed/farming headwaters actually make it so the stream cools as it enters the forest and goes downstream. You did well for the low/clear water. Those Browns are usually ghosts in those conditions. And if it makes you feel better, I’ve never caught a fish in that hole you started at. Probably means there’s a Pool Boss Brown in there at all times.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I was sure some would recognize this creek lol. I read that there was access on the lower half but it was a bit more of a drive so I took the sure bet and hiked in a bit. Yeah I was surprised I got blanked on that first hole but I bet you are right, a big boy prolly owns it.... What a cool place!

[@mikesalamone9671]

Great video!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much this was an awesome day for sure!

[@jeromedwojak918]

Throughly enjoyed the video,the fishing and the scenery were outstanding to say! Thanks for bringing us along with you for the day!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Absolutely ! My pleasure!

[@felixblouin4860]

Great video, I am impressed of the quality of the shots you are able to take while fishing alone. I would love to come fish these creeks one day, keep up the great work!!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

It takes a little planning and time (and some luck) thanks so much for your comments!

[@GWrex1skip]

Sometimes its not about the size, but, the beauty of it!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I agree!

[@couponvillage]

The hike in, the ferns, the stream shots and ...oh yeah - nice fish! Thanks (again) for taking us along with you.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

You are welcome Bob, its funny cause with my little audience I actually think of you guys when I am filming and talking, its a kinda cool dynamic when you are out in the wilds all alone! So thanks for keeping me company lol!

[@williamgunn1076]

PA streams with old logging railroad lines in the valley are usually the biggest and best wild trout waters to explore. I see you found one. Thanks for sharing.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

You're welcome, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@AdiposePhin]

Beautiful scenery!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much I agree!

[@nathanchapman9836]

You really ought to try a fiberglass rod on those small brook trout streams especially. I think you’d enjoy it a lot.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Might have to check it out sometime thanks!

[@nathanchapman9836]

@@deaddriftoutdoors2940 biggest advantage is that it allows a wider range of casts and will still roll the leader out nice and soft. For instance, the bow n arrow cast-with a graphite rod, you pinch the fly in your fingers, draw back and cast. With a glass rod, you can pinch the leader about halfway up the leader between your fingers and cast from a little further back, and still get the leader to turn over nice and soft. Glass rods tend to better protect hook sets-I don’t miss as many fish with one.

[@garykolanda5208]

The distances you cover carrying not just fishing gear but a tripod & camera are incredible. Love that big brown with the large spots. Another fabulous video!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much Gary! Carrying the big camera can be a little bit of a drag but usually it is worth it!

[@isaacbrascoupe]

🎉 Thanks for taking us a long, you take care on those deep trips !!!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks I do try to be cautious. I also always let someone know my plans with a time I should be out, just in case!

[@thelostdogs2328]

Lycoming county? Hoagland and Loyalsock. Forksville to Hillsgrove. Hillsgrove between two bridges. The riffles.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Ok I'll have to remember that next time I'm down there

[@raleighthomas3079]

Thanks for a great video! Total newbie to trout in streams ( fly fished saltwater in Fla. all my life ) thanks to a vacation trip in N.C.I did a guided trip on a small stream just like where you fished and totally fell in love with it! 18 native browns and rainbows that day, biggest rainbow at 14”. Such a blast! Love your videography and the shots and fish were awesome. Subscribed!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much I am very glad you enjoyed and thanks for subscribing!

[@blueliningbn]

You did it again Jon... Some wonderful videography during a great day of fishing. Can't wait for the next video as usual!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much Brad!

[@hunt555fish]

Nice job my friend.Nothing like wild stream born trout.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yes that is a beautiful stream with amazing wild trout ! Thanks for commenting !

[@jimgillon5099]

That walk was well worth it Jon, well done video.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yes def worth the walk ! Thanks!

[@blueridgeflyguy9551]

What a great creek! I am heading out for my favorite freestone creek friday in search of brookies. We don’t have the browns, but there are some wild rainbows

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Nice, good luck, brookies are my fav!

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

Another good quality video! Your enjoyment of being on the stream comes through! I like the half waders as well ! Tightlines!

[@ithacaster]

I've been considering wading pants too. Which brand are you using?

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I have been using Cabela's Premium Breathable Stocking-Foot Pant Waders for Men, they are on sale now for 90 $ , Im going to buy another pair, cheap and pretty solid for the price!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much. Sometimes I cringe a little when I hear myself getting all excited over a 3 inch fish lol but I do truly love it!

[@uni_shadow164]

Great footage my friend! Enjoyed every bit of this trip! Well Done!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much!!!

[@daletowler1354]

I love fishing wild trout streams, I been fishing the streams in New Jersey, one stream that I fished 1 year , 24 trout 1 day , 1 snake , browns and rainbows Dale, that stream I had a 2lb brown must of been in that nice hole a long time

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Nice sounds awesome!

[@_fishingpa]

awesome man i have a cabin up there, there’s natives in the stream 10 ft from our cabin 100% my favorite fish to catch

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thats awesome such a pretty area!

[@scottrick5190]

First time watching, enjoyed and subscribed! Keep it up.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much I appreciate the sub!

[@GWrex1skip]

Awesome! Take me fishing!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I did! LOL

[@chrisreid7742]

Awesome video! Very well done and looked like a great time on the stream!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I had an amazing day, one of those days that etch in your memory! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@user-ku5ow9sx2z]

Awesome!!!!!!!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

thanks so much!

[@rockfishbuster3948]

Sweet scenery

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I agree!

[@soundbwoikilla764]

In the 2nd shot it def looked like it was going to be some lean water, awesome you dialed it in! It's crazy sometimes catching 8"+ fish in 12" water.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yeah I spooked a few good sized fish in shallow water feeding. I targeted one for 30 mins rising in the tail of a pool in like 6" of water but put him down despite my best efforts!

[@donnieminard9421]

Great catches

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much!

[@daverothrock8372]

You were just out of shouting distance from me when you fished there. I thought I recognized the stream but I haven't been on the upper walk-in stretch in quite a while since I fish it further downstream. It holds wild browns all the way down in the lower reaches. When I saw this I confirmed with my partner in The Ranting Angler, John Kolb. He knows that upper section very well. I always look forward to your videos; however, I prefer the larger fish.🙂

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much Dave! I'm glad you enjoy the videos! I figured some folks who have fished this stream would recognize especially with my description of the walk-in on the upper section. I considered checking out the lower stretch but it was a longer drive and I wasn't exactly sure of access. What a special creek this was, such a beautiful area and nice mix of browns and brookies. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@billbedard2570]

Delightful

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much, I appreciate your comment!

[@michaelcapurso]

Good to see you found'em. Love the Rodo, my favorite type of stream. Day trip or overnight?

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yeah It is beautiful, gives a whole different feel. I did a day trip. Up at 530am fishing by 10/11 home by dark. Long but rewarding day!

[@capcityorgnzr]

That's it, I'm subscribed.😆

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much!!!

[@user-nd3gk2yn1o]

I give you credit I’m deathly afraid of rattlesnakes would only go. In winter

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yeah I am definitely thinking about it when Im down in PA

[@jessiheidrick1184]

Idk how you get them to eat a second time right away its always a one and done for me.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

It seems to depend somewhat on if they were briefly hooked or felt the tug of the line, if they just miss they are often eager to hit again. Otherwise I will often wait like 5-10 minutes, changes flies and try again. Or they will eat the nymph...

[@billthebutcher118]

You're in bear country my man.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Great now I have to watch for rattlesnakes and bears lol!

[@billthebutcher118]

@@deaddriftoutdoors2940 I'd recommend a .357 or at very least bear spray.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Beauty stream, but I always feel sad for native brookies marginalized to headwaters because of invasive browns.

[@TheNorthwestWind]

Can you point me in the direction of this stream?

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I don't name the smaller wild trout streams I fish but I will say PA has a great state website (Pa Fish and Game) where you can find wild/stocked and mixed streams!

[@TheNorthwestWind]

Very familiar with the site, but thanks for the tip! Lycoming doesnt have as many as some further N/E, but everything there looks good @@deaddriftoutdoors2940

[@user-nm3pl8vy3w]

Don't touch my fish

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Sorry I didn't know they were yours 😂

[@Nyxxeriac]

did you perhaps lose a gopro?

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Nope wasn't me but thanks for checking!

[@Nyxxeriac]

@@deaddriftoutdoors2940 k, thanks. I found a gopro 11 back in june and have been looking for the guy for a while.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

good on you man! I prolly lost a few flies that day lol but thats about it@@Nyxxeriac

[@russellstein5328]

Just found your channel very nicely done man appreciate it