Fly Fishing a small stream in Colorado

[@JKonstanzer]

Living vicariously through your videos and your skilled casting and fishing. Great video

[@LooknFishy]

Thx man, I get it right sometimes...and edit out the parts when I don't lol! Except the falls!

[@slapneck77]

I grew up in Oregon fishing for trout and steelhead. I live in Missouri now. Your videos have inspired me to get back into fly fishing. I recently bought a Cabela's 3 weight fly rod and reel combo and I plan to go to Southern Missouri to catch some trout and I thank you for that!

[@LooknFishy]

Awesome...great fishing there and above u too!

[@marilynwargo6288]

Beautiful brownies and rainbows!

[@LooknFishy]

That was a super fun trip for sure!

[@jdoza5184]

Love that area. Rarely see another person. On occasion you’ll hear an off road motorcycle but that’s about it. Always easy to get into that canyon but coming out is another story. Thanks.

[@LooknFishy]

So true! Just sent my buddy there for Labor Day and he told me he had it to himself!

[@ALEX.M1984]

Great river and fish

[@LooknFishy]

I can't wait to see it again!

[@mattier3030]

This series is actually one of my favorites series on all of KZbin....the places are amazing. I like when you talk about what’s going on, maybe mention bugs and set up more. Also your so good to the fish, wish everyone knew proper release etiquette. Anyway keep up the amazing videos. I sense a lot more subscribers enroute!

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks man, awesome to hear it. In wyoming, so hopfully a new series will be up soon!

[@mattier3030]

@@LooknFishy Wyoming is probably my favorite state to fly fish, south Platte near Casper, especially miracle mile and Fremont canyon...shhhh though

[@LooknFishy]

Just got home, didn't hit those but they were on my list. Definitely an amazing place. Looking forward to returning next season.

[@1Troutguy]

@@mattier3030 That would be the North Platte near Casper. I call it the Mighty North Platte.

[@johnp1229]

"Don't get old" - the best advice for any endeavor.

[@LooknFishy]

Wish I had a tip to share that prevented it but in a good way lol!

[@dynamicphotography_]

Good looking water. Great footage!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much! Surprised what I get walking around with a gopro on my head all day, lol!

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

That one bow was a frequent flyer! Wow!

[@LooknFishy]

He was a bird in a past life lol!

[@RYKIADVENTURES]

So awesome! Love fishing small streams -Ry

[@LooknFishy]

Thx dude, definitely the experience I'm lookn for!

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

Great video! Good water and great fishing! Love Colorado!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, definitely a great place!

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

@@LooknFishy ...If I may ask..what time of summer where you out there?

[@gabrielbrill6569]

Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. I spent all fall last year fishing SW Colorado and had an amazing time. Watching your videos has kept me motivated to get out West again.

[@LooknFishy]

Had a great time and happy to do it. Sounds like you're doing it right yourself!

[@matthewpool494]

Haunted by waters :-)

[@LooknFishy]

Truly!

[@dgilchrist6361]

Really enjoying your videos. I make an annual trip to Creede from my home waters here on Arkansas to fish spring creeks, Beaver ponds, upper Rio and the lakes. My daughter and I had a blast catching Cuttbows on streamers in the lakes last Sept. Good job on your Norfork, AR video as well. I'm going this week.

[@LooknFishy]

It's a great area, can't wait to get back. We're fortunate to live in AR...just a drive from lots of great fishing...redfish, trout, smallmouth bass and more!

[@adamdambrov2308]

Great footage and nice trout!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u! Had a great time making it!

[@cachi-7878]

First time I see you struggle to hook a fish on dries; they got picky on you there for a while. These fish are gorgeous, so colorful and full of fight.

[@LooknFishy]

Yep, they weren't willing to come up but then they came around for the most part!

[@gt_outdoorexcursions]

Hey, just stumbled across this one, and definitely gotten a lot of stoke off your recent trips I've seen. Funny thing is on this one I was actually fishing around Creede the last week of June myself, it was actually more crowded than I've ever seen it and hot! I also came in the south side of the Weminuche too and hit a few streams plus a few secret spots I know along the divide. Ships that cross in the night!

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, that's funny. You know what my truck looks like...if you see it hit me up! It was definitely crowded...guessing covid...the campgrounds were slammed. But the streams seemed little used. The ones I picked anyway!

[@gt_outdoorexcursions]

I'm sure we'll cross paths at the rainbow grocery down in south fork at some point, best selection of flies and knorr side kick meals the rio grande national forest has ever seen!

[@sachithvlogs]

Beautiful video. Enjoyed it a lot. Keep the good work going. Regard from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@LooknFishy]

Wow...that's a haul for sure! Thank u!!

[@creedm3040]

Great video! Early on there I would have been tempted to try a streamer in some of those slots. Best!

[@LooknFishy]

Probably would have went differently had I not lost 2 nice fish in the first 5 mins on dries lol! The excitement of a surface eat kept me from thinking clearly!

[@shawnbergman6558]

I really like the isolated spotd you go to. I fish in the Bob Marshall a lot during the summer and am planning a trip to Colorado to see my parents this year and I am totally going to look this place up.

[@LooknFishy]

Looking forward to visiting the area again myself. The Bob is definitely on my list of places to see!

[@shawnbergman6558]

@@LooknFishy the Bob Marshall is incredibly beautiful. Huge cutthroat and bulltrout. I'm looking for a good brookie streams in Colorado. Got any you know of?

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Great Videos! They are getting me pumped up! Heading out for Colorado in the morning!.

[@LooknFishy]

Thx dude...wish I were heading back in the morning! Tight lines!

[@wherethefishare]

Good stuff!

[@docandry77]

Nice one again. I wish you'd show the flies and maybe talk about how you're reading the water. You did explain why you where nymphing when it was cold. You also said attractor dries? Anything like your carp flies?

[@LooknFishy]

Thx man. Gives me an idea for a future video. Someplace close that I'm already familiar with...those new destinations keep me distracted...all I want to do is fish....just running the camera is hard most days lol. I'll post a pic of some of the flies to my community tab when I get a second. One was for sure!

[@Jamestreeman]

Drew LooknFishy what is a community tab

[@LooknFishy]

@@Jamestreeman on my channel homepage there's a tab at the top. I post updates and pics there while I'm on the road and unable to do videos

[@jotajoselook]

One more amazing video!! Beautiful views all around. Cristaline water and of course a lot of trout. Are you worried about the bears?

[@LooknFishy]

Thank you. Not so much worried as aware. I ran across scat every day. Some was still soft and green. On one occasion I hiked out and when I came back there was more on the trail...that wasn't there when I left. So...just aware and cautious, especially since I was solo!

[@williamklein6749]

In general - what are the steps you take to find streams? Topo maps? Fly shop inquiries? Satellite views? The West is too big to just drive up every canyon or every Forest Service road. You must have a way to narrow down your options. I fish the Rockies for the entire summer ( May to September) and I've found my share of great streams, but I spend loads of time and gas wasting energy on streams that don't pan out at all or end up on private property. Would love some insight on your process.

[@LooknFishy]

Yep, basically all those and anything else I can dig up. I definitely don't start down a forest service road without having an idea what's at the end. Takes some time but, take Colorado for example...I've been traveling to that area building my knowledge of the area for a few years. Try to explore a few new streams each time. Helps I can take off for a couple weeks to do it. You'd be amazed what you can find reading old blogs, cross referencing google maps and then just digging through internet searches after you have a name or area.

[@williamklein6749]

@@LooknFishy Thanks.

[@brtdds]

so where do you find these remote locations to drive your 4x4? I would really love to explore Colorado like you are doing.

[@LooknFishy]

Some map searching and some trial and error!

[@brtdds]

@@LooknFishy so I'm new to Colorado and fly fishing in this amazing state. when you say "some map searching" online? any help would be amazing. PS.. love the channel

[@LooknFishy]

@@brtdds online mostly...google, forest service, hiking websites...basically anything I don't need to buy!

[@garyrafferty7625]

Heaven on 🌎...thanks for inviting us along for your adventures.

[@mattier3030]

What time of year is this? Down to 31 degrees must be late spring.

[@LooknFishy]

It was the last week of June, just after run off.

[@uluacom]

🔥

[@LooknFishy]

🍻

[@djregius]

I noticed that you carry a sidearm(smart). What caliber is it? Also, how do you find these areas off the beaten path?

[@LooknFishy]

357 loaded with buffalo bore 180g. 3 years of exploring...researching little blue lines that feed big blue lines!

[@shawnbergman6558]

You have to. Some of the spots he goes to in Wyoming you need a pistol and bear spray mando

[@RacerX766]

Hey, what brand net is that your using ? Looks like a good size and I'm thinking of trying it 👍🏻

[@LooknFishy]

It's the rising stubby lunker net. I really like it...the short handle is nice for wading and no chance you'll break it...if you saw my pure strain rainbow trout 2 vids back...this will make more sense!

[@RacerX766]

@@LooknFishy Gotcha 👍Thanks for the tip ! I'm moving to Colorado from NJ next year so I can't wait to see all those places you've been too !! Great videos 📹👌

[@ryantherock7664]

Hey Drew been enjoying your awesome videos.Of all the states you've fished which is your favorite?

[@LooknFishy]

Impossible to pick one, they all offer something unique. Some require an adventure others are more chill.

[@garyalan5156]

Good trout. Bows and browns. Nice backcountry. Was this filmed in June or July? Those night temperatures were similar to what I got in ID summer 2019.

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks, was there last week of June thru first week of July!

[@ianclark4860]

Awesome video man! And a beautiful looking river! Not looking for your specific spot but would you mind naming the river? If not I totally understand 🤙🏼

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks man, I'm glad you understand, special streams like that get destroyed easily.

[@robgrubb420]

What weight rod and what textured line are you running on it? i noticed that you were setting pretty hard sometimes is that because it's such a light weight rod ? I have noticed fishing with my 1wt that the hooks had to be small or i had to set the hook harder or the backbone was just too light to get the hook set.

[@LooknFishy]

3wt and orvis pro textured line! There's definitely some flex in the superfine carbon, but those sets weren't hard....just quick! If u pick up fast but ease up when u feel tension, you'll get a solid hook set. I see a lot of guys set slowly assuming that's a delicate set and wonder why they lose fish on dries!

[@bennosal6268]

What size tippet do you use for these clear water wild Colorado trout?

[@LooknFishy]

In this video mostly 5x. That water was super clear and shallow

[@bennosal6268]

Drew LooknFishy when do you think 6x or 7x is ever needed?

[@LooknFishy]

@@bennosal6268 Sorry didn't get a notification for this...I use 6x pretty often in the winter, targeting super pressured trout that see a ton of flies or when the water is gen clear. I have 7x but don't usually need it...only the most educated fish in catch n release areas.

[@BLASTRONOID]

Howdy, you ever do a gear video??

[@LooknFishy]

Yes, I walk thru the orvis bug put backpack and the gear I use in a video last summer.

[@BLASTRONOID]

@@LooknFishy I’ll take a look and find it!!

[@LooknFishy]

@@BLASTRONOID just head to my tips, technique and reviews playlist. I try to organize these vids so they are easy to find. Plus you might see more u like 👍

[@2007cjt]

A bit of a random question but I’m in the market for a new truck: how do you like your Titan? Year? I like the looks of the Titan but do not know much about them.

[@LooknFishy]

It is a titan, got it in 2010. Wish the gas milage was better but I've been happy with it. Got about 155k now!

[@rwmcmullin]

Drew I see you posted this video in early July, when were you actually there - a week or so prior?

[@LooknFishy]

Yep, last week of June

[@justaguy111]

Holy crap! You certainly have it dialed in. GREAT videos. One question-in your experience, which western state offers the best opportunities for small stream trout?

[@LooknFishy]

So imo, it has more to do with stream access and trespassing laws. There are more small streams than any of us could fish in a lifetime in the west...pick a state and you're options are limited by access. Some states the property owner, owns the stream bed...so no wading...unless your on public land (WY/CO). In other states, once you enter the water or stay below the high water mark you're good (MT). States like Idaho have a ton of wilderness areas!

[@710denverterp4]

Do you never keep fish??

[@thomasbonnot7668]

Are you targeting fish you see? I love your video

[@LooknFishy]

Nope, just likely holds. Occasionly I see a fish rise...but most of the time just casting and presentation to places that should hold fish.

[@johnbeatty4695]

Drew, love the video but I have searched to try and find which Creek you were on. I know the area a little bit but can’t figure which little blue line you were on. Does this creek empty into the Rio Grand or the South Fork of the Rio Grand? I want to fish that same water next year.

[@LooknFishy]

Lots of great streams in that area, you wouldn't go wrong fishing any that empty into any of those systems!

[@johnbeatty4695]

Thanks Drew I will keep searching. Keep the videos coming!

[@LooknFishy]

@@johnbeatty4695 will do...just got home today from another week long road trip...so more coming for sure!

[@noahwallace8503]

Man would love to tag along sometime live in denver

[@johnd5643]

I would have a hard time better describing what I would like to spend my life doing than what you see in this video.

[@LooknFishy]

That would be a good life!