Fly Fishing Brushy Creek for the First Time - McFly Angler Episode 80

[@patio87]

That corporate soulless clapping musak

[@McFlyAngler]

Free music man. Not a big range I can use. Also, what you like others might not, and what others like you might not. All tastes are different. Watch if you like the video, otherwise no worries.

[@m.h.english4773]

I’m going to go out on a limb and vote for green sunfish. 😇

[@charlieboutin3341]

Good to see you’re back fishing..They don’t call that Brushy Creek for nothing! I’ve never fished it..pretty place, but like you mentioned,some areas hard to even Roll cast. Enjoy your calm demeanor..even when snagging brush🙂, I’m usually not that way!🤬😂 Have a great one Mcfly folks!🎣

[@McFlyAngler]

Haha! Welll, I figure it’s just a fly right? Yes thanks man, I was so happy to be back

[@claytonbeesley6632]

Btw for the alligator gar, I’ve had luck throwing flies with a ton of flash, sparkle clousers usually work pretty well, however, I’m pretty sure when they are rolling to the surface, they aren’t actually feeding, you have to wait until they aren’t rolling.

[@McFlyAngler]

Cool thank you!

[@masonp2560]

When they come up they are breathing.

[@McFlyAngler]

Ok thanks

[@michbruv7124]

Love the chill Texas fly fishing content, I’ve always had good luck with size 8-size 6 olive wooly buggers with the dragonfly beadhead

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks’. I’ll look into that pattern

[@michbruv7124]

@@McFlyAngler sry I meant dumbbell head, same difference though🎣🎣👍👍

[@justinmcquaide4862]

Great to see you back out again as always a great video !!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you! How you been man? How’s Ireland doing with Covid and all?

[@justinmcquaide4862]

@@McFlyAngler yeah I'm doing great it's been not to bad here I guess that's because we don't have big cities

[@farmerbob4554]

Glad you had a chance to wet a line. That was a beautiful stretch of water. Surprisingly clear for a Texas creek.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks Bob! Yeah it was clear! Actually this and the medina are super clear. Really most of the creeks around here have been pretty clear for what I expected. I think there are times of year for them to muck up, but The ones I’ve fished have been clear. It’s not a bad place around here. Still wish I was back in Colorado at times but, I’m making the best I can. :). Haha

[@allidoiswork5543]

For the alligator gar you will have to get rope fray out the ends and tie it on to line

[@McFlyAngler]

Ok thanks

[@goldentwilight1944]

You have some nice streams in your neck of the woods. I live closer to Stillwater fisheries they contain some nice trout and carp. The trout near me are fussy and difficult to catch, but on the right day they can be undone. Good luck with the fly development.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks! So this was like 2 hours from me. There are a few somewhat closer also. But yeah Stillwater fishing is also really fun! What state you in?

[@goldentwilight1944]

@@McFlyAngler Actually Bud I'm from Victoria Australia. I enjoy watching vidoes from other parts of the world because I find the comparisons interesting.

[@McFlyAngler]

Oh awesome! Glad you stopped by to watch. I have another subscriber that I talk to regularly from Australia. Really nice guy. Goes fishing for yellowtail (you guys call them kingfish). Seems like a nice place. I know Australia is large though so I’m not sure how close you are to him. But I do see he gets to fish some rivers as well. I’ll have to ask him where for ya.

[@stephencarroll8537]

Awesome video.. good to see you fishing again

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks! Me as well! Haha!

[@primate2744]

Nice to see you got out man! Looked like a lot of fun. Those gar will bite minnow-type lures. I've never caught one on fly yet but I have caught them on flashy minnow-like artificial baits. Of course, most of the one's I've caught have been on natural bait.

[@McFlyAngler]

Ok cool thanks for the tip.

[@McFlyAngler]

And yes, it was nice to be out again for sure!

[@MarkEWallace]

Water moccasins tend not to frequent water moving that quickly.

[@McFlyAngler]

Ok cool thanks!

[@dadragonfireoutdoors5642]

For longnose gar, try tying a few e.p. flies with a long tail. This will snag in the jaw of the fish since it is hard to hook them.

[@McFlyAngler]

Ok cool thanks

[@claytonbeesley6632]

Awesome video man!

[@McFlyAngler]

thank you!

[@jamiemeaux675]

Enjoyed the video. It was difficult to see the fish in detail but I believe the 2nd one was a redbreast. They have the really long ear flap. The bass was either a spotted bass or guadalupe bass. The gar was likely a long nose. Try a red and white streamer, trip it past their nose horizontally and if they turn and follow then stop the strip. Rios take all the same flies that other sunfish take. They can be picky at times and difficult to catch on beds but not impossible. I find a crawfish colored fly works best on Rios. I tie what I call a crawfish briminator. You should try fishing a popper dropper setup for sunfish. I tie a size 8 llano bug with a crawfish briminator dropper. I've fished Brushy many times. It's an incredible fishery with lots of trophy fish. Thanks for sharing

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks for the info! Glad you liked the video

[@masonp2560]

Rios are a super fun fish to target, flies with short trails that are on a Jigged hook work the best. Most of the time I tie my flies in 12, 14, and 16 with some bead chain or small led eyes. Tenkara is a debate but lots of the locals consider it to be the most productive way of catching them even though you still can catch them on traditional fly rod and reel. They are a super fun fish to catch because of their bad attitude and look really cool too!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks

[@johnbelusko6347]

We catch alligator gar on the rivers when we go cat fishin. I have caught alot of them on just live bait. Lill sun fish, bluegill shad.....even on worms from time to time but more so on live bait

[@McFlyAngler]

Cool thanks

[@jimtanner4310]

Nice video always good to out

[@McFlyAngler]

Absolutely great to be out, thanks!

[@mikecasebolt9829]

Next time check out brushy creek that’s off of Hair Man Road. You’ll have more opportunities and wading is really easy.

[@McFlyAngler]

Ok thanks! I’ll look that up

[@shannonmayo7833]

Great video - two flies to pick up: Rio Getter by Matt Bennett and the Rio Bandito by Chris Johnson, aka, Mardicraw.

[@McFlyAngler]

I’ve tied the Rio getter on camera, tried it, along with a host of other flies and nothin for rios

[@McFlyAngler]

I will try the Rio bandito though. At least look it up. Thanks for the recommendation

[@McFlyAngler]

Can’t seem to find that bandito anywhere, can you recommend a site to see what it looks like?

[@kerrypitt9789]

Shawn it is good to see you out and around my friend. I am going to be a snob here and say it is beautiful water you are fishing but I would miss the trout or even Smallies. But you fish where you can and I know Texas has some beautiful water. I hope those patterns you have been developing work out. Did you try streamers? For the bass you saw?

[@McFlyAngler]

Yeah the crayfish pattern is a bit of a streamer. Thanks man!

[@johnkorte4570]

Hey, I was hoping to get some fly pattern and size recommendations for the Dolores River. We will be headed there in about a week. Thanks for any info you may provide.

[@McFlyAngler]

Oh man, nymphing always worked best for me there. Pheasant tails, prince nymphs, copper johns, rainbow warriors, some type of midge pupae, Frenchi’s, etc... I went for the 16-22 range for most of the flies there. Had decent luck with small streamers also

[@johnnylightning1491]

Well buddy, the Covid-19s got everybody in a bind. Keep getting out as often as you can and keep the good stuff coming.

[@McFlyAngler]

Yes absolutely it is. Sucks doesn’t it?

[@profpigeon5441]

what kind of weight rod do you use? im torn because I love to throw big poppers for bass but also don't want to lose the fight either. ive kind of compromised on a 6 so I can also go for carp, still got my 5 too

[@McFlyAngler]

That all should work, I was using a light I think 3wt here. But if your throwing big poppers definitely 5-6wt at least. I generally judge the rod weight by the flies im casting not really the size of the fish.

[@profpigeon5441]

@@McFlyAngler for sure, its amazing the blue gills will hit giant poppers haha

[@FishTails]

Love your fishing video! (and video editing) Enjoyed watching it. Just subbed!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel!

[@trekwilcox3255]

Sick vid bro

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you

[@368degreefishing4]

Readbreast sunfish was the first one

[@McFlyAngler]

👍

[@flytyerstreaming3791]

That was pretty cool, I used to live in Round Rock back in the late 80s and early 90s. Still have some family in the area. How did you hear about Brushy Creek?

[@McFlyAngler]

Oh cool! So I have about 30k subscribers, many of which live in this area. I’ve been told to try it

[@dinoconsabor]

Nice scenery. Too bad it was a slow day.

[@McFlyAngler]

102 degrees, fish usually try to cool off like we do. Haha! Most didn’t come out of the deep holes

[@368degreefishing4]

Use rio grande flies for Rio cichlids or so I’ve heard

[@McFlyAngler]

Ok

[@fishingwithc4587]

Nice video! My guess for the number of strikes: 4 The first sunfish you caught looks like a regular bluegill, but it’s hard to tell. I’m not sure what that second sunfish is. The bass you caught looks like a Guadeloupe bass. Can’t wait to see those new flies!

[@McFlyAngler]

Ok awesome thanks!

[@ericvasquez8105]

I’m a fan I live in round rock area I fish it a lot maybe if interested I would love to show you some of my spots and have a good fishing trip let me know

[@McFlyAngler]

I appreciate the offer man. For now I won’t be fishing much though. Because of covid I don’t have daycare with the kids. Kinda stuck at home for now. But when all this is over I’d love to meet up some time. Thanks for the offer

[@ericvasquez8105]

No problem anytime

[@rich105759]

Great video as usual man. I’ve been meaning to head up that way but the Covid stuff has everything messed up. I will say the fishing is slower this year for some reason. I believe the weather has something to do with it but the biggest one is the pressure. I see a lot more people on the water this year. They creek that I go to often is super crowded and I know a lot of people are fishing without a license and over harvesting fish. I see more trash and just disrespect for the environment. Hope to see you on the water sometime.

[@McFlyAngler]

Yeah man it’s sad. Lots of people with more free time. But not with the respect that comes along with fishing for a long time and knowing what disrespecting the river can do to it. (Or maybe lack of care for it). Glad you liked the video.

[@Coastalfishes]

Fish species in order: Bluegill, redbreast sunfish, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks!

[@daviddiaz8550]

What park did you park at?

[@McFlyAngler]

Oh I don’t remember man, it’s been a long time

[@WyomingOutofDoors]

I just checked out your channel and i subscribed , i have a couple trout fishing videos on my channel also maybe you can check them out thanks

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks for subscribing. Good luck on your chsnnel

[@allidoiswork5543]

You don't use a hook the Rope gets Tangled in their teeth

[@McFlyAngler]

Ok thanks

[@allidoiswork5543]

You're welcome

[@TerryGrier]

Way too many ads for such content.

[@McFlyAngler]

How dare someone spend 8-10 hours editing, and try to make money! Haha! You do know, there wouldn’t be many KZbin videos without ads. In fact videos they choose no ads don’t get played as much. Just FYI. Have a blessed day.

[@TerryGrier]

@@McFlyAngler make your $. I do not care. smart money understand cost benefit equation. Nice bass on Brushy tho ...

[@McFlyAngler]

All good man. I took no offense. Just figured I’d explain. ;). Have a good day.

[@McFlyAngler]

Sorry I had to remove the last message for the language. I appreciate your apology. Thanks man.