FLY FISHING FAILS

[@AkRambler]

Showing failed missions let us ALL feel like Huge fly fishermen. Thank you for the failures as well as the successes.

[@wesleywillard]

Yes!

[@danclark7195]

“Catching any?” Classic! Good timing on getting skunked... My Midwest “mud puddle” fly fishing season is over.

[@brandontaff8587]

Actually, this may be my favorite of your "Fish w/ Me" videos. I liked hearing your thought process when youre just not into them seemingly immediately. As a 2nd year, still beginner its nice to see the seasoned ones have outings that look a lot like mine. Cheers!

[@andrewmorgan3203]

just midway through my first year on the fly so i couldn't agree more

[@AcornValleyFarms]

Starting my Second year fly fishing I agree. I feel way better. Tight lines

[@Wrk4Peace15]

" I'm like a mountain goat." hilarious. Dude great video, fail videos can be some of the most enjoyable not all about catching fish, it's about getting out in the wild and enjoying it.

[@davidcoiner6550]

“We forgot dog food, you guys got any?” 😂

[@NovemberRain1858]

Sweet Trouts sticker

[@jtobiassmith]

Definitely like hearing your thought processes and rationales on things you change when the fishing is tough.

[@lucastans2571]

I appreciate these videos! Keep them coming! It's helpful to hear how you proceed with your plans when they aren't working.

[@JA-hn3to]

How was that a fail ? A fish and beer ,that is a win in my book.

[@fishinwithmikey6690]

I just love any content you post man. You’ve turned a huge bass fisherman into a full time fly fisher guy I try but hey. I can almost say I’m a huge fly fisherman!

[@richardfrench1515]

appreciate the honesty...see video clips of catch after catch...then I go out and lucky to catch two or three... and so the beauty of EDITING... but for a newbie.. good to know I am not alone.

[@mattachtemeier5296]

Haha the way you admitted to resorting to a Wollybugger truly captures the spirit of what it mean to be a huge fly fisherman

[@carlogert3714]

I like the “fail” format too. Kinda makes us all feel better. Plus I also like the “just fishing with you” style as well. Kinda nice to relax and watch for 10, 20, or 30 minutes.

[@carlogert3714]

Dare I say...immersive!

[@mercertevyn]

I enjoy your videos a heck of a lot more than your rowing! Thankfully you weren't in a drift boat. Keep up the great work and positive attitude.

[@travisrolando8205]

Stay HUGE as always Ben! Love the videos!

[@cliftonmcroy4567]

The segment that shows heavy construction equipment in the river brings up a question. Does that state have water quality standards for turbidity?

[@Lee_Lee1776]

I don't know man. This wouldn't count as a fail in my book. River trip and a hike in the mountains? Huge win imo.👍

[@undergroundchuckeytennesse2526]

Hey, its better than being cooped up in an office! Enjoyed, thanks for sharing.... 11, 000 feet... you could have at least pretended to be breathing hard... dang man....

[@MrRobDMarks]

This video was honestly super helpful for me to learn some strategies and lessons in patience because far too often, my fly fishing outings are fails

[@benschmokel6350]

I can’t imagine floating into a construction zone...

[@WhatMyLensSees]

Highly relatable. Great vid as always Ben.

[@1990mbreen]

The FFBI hat made this awesome video 100% more awesome

[@graysonallen787]

For the one person that sees this, I wish you a good day!🤙

[@HugeFlyFisherman]

Right back at ya.

[@hunterdaylong401]

Well heres 2 people congrats!

[@iamtoxic1]

Make that 3! Have a great day bud!

[@abbys7972]

Here’s 4 everyone have a great day

[@da1derpyturtle825]

This comment is the definition of wholesome

[@mkanyuh]

Sitting down drinking a beer and fish are swimming every where...standup ad they are all gone...I don't get it.....ummmm....sit back down. From the looks of your shadow....yer stickin out like a trout fisherman standing on a rock. LOL great video

[@keithnavarro2930]

Awesome. By climbing on those rocks, you made my new (3 weeks old today) left knee hurt. Thank you.

[@WhiteMambas]

Great stuff! Doing this you made many many people feel better by knowing that even huge fly fisherman sometimes can't catch a fish he sees :) Thank you!

[@alexanderc988]

I just moved out of Colorado a month ago. I never got to fish a alpine lake I got to fish the south platte. But I normally fished these pond/lakes by my old house I am just a kid. And have you ever climbed the manitou incline? It is bad.

[@geraldg7420]

I enjoyed that. I've had days when just being there was enough. I spent some time up in the Selway in Idaho. The alpine lakes usually didn't have any fish because they froze top to bottom in the winter. But, they sure were beautiful. As to the float; There sure was some beautiful water you flew through. That is the trouble for me when on a guided float trip. I want to stop and dredge all those great pools, and we just keep on zooming down. Frantically slinging at the scenery as it goes by. Like I said to begin with; I enjoyed that.

[@farmerbob4554]

Don’t mind a fish less video at all. Lord knows I’ve had more than my share. Surprising that trout in an Alpine lake would hit a woolybugger but I’ve had success doing exactly that. One wouldn’t expect leeches or forage fish to be present but I guess cutthroat aren’t the most selective of game fish. I enjoyed the video even if you didn’t bring huge numbers to the net.

[@kymerdeth]

Hey, your in a kataraft in first part, I've seen your raft setup but haven't seen this raft in vids, I'm trying to figure out which I want to go with, I'm a ww kayaker, have 3 single person katarafts, but want to step it up to 3 person, mostly one person fishing, but the ability to take 2+1 on oars. Thinking 14' or even 16'. Your thoughts in what you like dislike of katarafts over raft?

[@andrewmorgan3203]

had an off day yesterday in the White Mountains, so this was a much needed boost

[@kjellakjella]

Domb question, do you walk to lakes with waders and wadeing boots?

[@brentonsaks-rudd7332]

Fun video man! Just wondering why you don't bother for brook trout? Thanks man!

[@HugeFlyFisherman]

I have several videos with brook trout.

[@loetscherpeter4567]

"Catching any?" loved that!

[@aa-ron.]

Anybody know what kind of pontoon rafts they are fishing out of? Looking to become a HUGE fly fisher myself and this looks like a good size raft for two dudes...

[@derekhallman9770]

the old rich guy J park float eh? caught my biggest CO trout out there. Great country.

[@L0rd0fTh3N3rdz]

I thought fly fishing was supposed to be calm and peaceful. Liked and subscribed. Funny stuff.

[@scrook056]

Yo Ben, what pontoon and frame is that?

[@jonasweathers8688]

You did NOT list tenkara pole under things I use ...dude Im dying 😂😂😂 Great vids Ben, stay HUGE

[@tarpy07]

less than 10 seconds in on this video and i subscribed due to one line "im like a mounting goat". I just could stop laughing if this is how you open a video i need to watch more of these XD

[@tomlagatol4448]

I like your videos with you catch fish or not ,keep making them......I would like to hear you describe and show the rod and the flyers you’re using in your videos. Thanks

[@Ethan-qe8pe]

"catching any" to the excavator had me dying

[@chabib23]

I have a question for you or anyone who sees this comment. Recently after a day of fishing in my waders and boots, my feet always get really red and bumpy. It usually goes away after a few days. The itch is really bad though, I believe it may be heat rash or contact dermatitis. I usually wear cotton or wool socks in my waders. Any tips on how to combat this issue?

[@phillyg321]

happy to see more like this, Ben! escapism is great in 2020.

[@stonefly69]

FlyFishers: always remember the two basic rules of catch-n-release: 1. Leave the fish in the water and 2. Don't handle the fish. An underwater camera helps with pictures when you leave the fish in the water and a Ketchum Release type device helps to release the fish without ever touching it. Tight lines!

[@HugeFlyFisherman]

ComMentors: don’t believe everything you read on the internet, especially in KZbin comments. It is possible to handle fish safely v

[@stonefly69]

@@HugeFlyFisherman Yeah, just listen to Trout Unlimited...

[@stonefly69]

@@HugeFlyFisherman www.tu.org/blog/video-spotlight-handling-fish-responsibly/

[@tannerlambert7151]

The you catchin anything to the excavator had me dying

[@robertwilcken8431]

You looked more like me today :) Dry flies are my favorite also. I have yet to go to a high alpine lake. On the schedule for next year. Stay Huge Ben.

[@DrBetelgeuse]

8:23 "catchin any?!"

[@wesleywillard]

Yes lmao

[@Cousin_Gregg]

Best fishing channel on KZbin, not even close. TIGHT LINES!!!

[@nahsud]

Set my alarm, absolutely worth it! Huge love

[@eggdudeguy]

More rafting videos man, those are sweet

[@skunkygrogan4247]

That looks a lot like my fishing trips...

[@driftstone]

You're definitely supposed to go over the rapids sideways and then backward! 💯 true

[@Abraham_Justice]

What's with the construction in the river?

[@jasonehredt968]

Some billionaires are especially douchey with land and water.

[@edMerican]

If you film it, we will watch!

[@victor.randolph]

Sorry for the newb question... but why don’t you want to catch a Brooke ?

[@billyeastman7144]

Question?!?! What you got against Brook Trout?

[@joeg5414]

I once dropped my pipe in the river and didn't know it until I went to get it. I was highly annoyed. About an hour later I'm wading along making my way back to the car and sitting in about 2 feet of water is my pipe! I wasn't even looking for it - didn't know where to start lol.

[@NathanielDickison]

If you ever want to come out to washington and run some whitewater and get into coastal fish lemmie know!

[@bryanlevesque1012]

“as soon as I stand up, there gone.” Typical Bigfoot issue. I know these things, I’m from Washington State. Blue Lake is my home waters BTW.

[@JonathanSzkil]

Loved it. More failure vids to motivate us noobs.

[@JimmyJoyful1]

Ah I totally struck out yesterday so glad to see it isn’t only me !

[@DeathByBoost]

Yes

[@seanfalconer7182]

Fly Fishing Bureau of Investigation? 😎👍🏻

[@tinoyb9294]

That's what I'm talking about. Bust your hiney into an alpine lake and still refuse to go ugly.

[@jeremylee8958]

That ffbi hat is sick🤙

[@AlanpittsS2a]

We all have stupid things happen at times. I have felt like the biggest moron fly fishing at times

[@imnotbinky]

I enjoyed this video quite a bit.

[@christopherpitcher2793]

Seeing Ben without sunglasses is like seeing Kenny Chesney without a cowboy hat. (Don’t look it up)

[@scottwells9426]

Just thank your God he left his shirt on.

[@Charsept]

Hell, most the time I go fishing I hardly catch anything 😅

[@forgottenforest1]

I love this we don't always Catch fish.

[@pfgeddes]

This is an awesome video! Givr!

[@tronner_the_awesome]

Failed missions are great. Makes me feel better. Not that I am better, I'm still worse - waaay worse.

[@Hftimes2]

I’d like to see the failed trips. Only because I can relate to that more. lol

[@johnathonarnold9070]

That heavy equipment in the river made me do a double take.

[@codygeidner6903]

That FFBI hat tho... nice

[@MyPancho1]

As it happens... I am known widely for having Mad Skillz when it comes to failing hard on fishing missions... Hey hand me another larruping Pearl.... I'm on it! Thanks

[@Spkohler28]

I thought this was going to be a Bill Dance type of fail video

[@sylvifox6868]

Sunday night that’s extra huge

[@dominicpotente6428]

should have had footage off you filling out a shuttle slip

[@HugeFlyFisherman]

I’m sure they could dig it up. Sick burn, btw

[@MrStyamamoto]

You need a Huge Skunk hat for sale in your site

[@scottfuhrer7488]

Ben, You are so F-ING KOOL Love the boat videos catch or not. Thank you.

[@georgepretnick4460]

We are well aware of your 'strong opinions'. If some comments are 'strong opinions' that are contrary to your strong opinions, you'll understand. Like that float toy you call a boat. It's not a boat. It's a beach toy.

[@bike4fish241]

speaking of huge fails.... you should do an episode on lifejackets and whitewater safety.... ohhh wait.

[@bike4fish241]

actually i see you strapped up at some points but in general fly fisherman are way to cool for PFD's so its cool you wear one your buddy had a couple questionable moments standing in the rapids without... one rock strike from a knocked out buddy in waders floating downstream on the way to death.

[@HugeFlyFisherman]

Check out some of my other videos. My thoughts on PFDs are explained. And there is some more discussion of it in an upcoming video.

[@mikekuczynski1552]

There not fails there adventures, hiked to Blue lake in mid August one year with my girl friend to show her some nice cutthroat trout fishing . It was still frozen, didn’t bring my auger along :-(

[@loganbob5034]

❤Love honest videos…..

[@ebenmayer2586]

It's a crime not to watch this on monday😳

[@gregsage1605]

If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your thing.... (Sums up my season).

[@bretthaynes2005]

I like the failure too it make us human. Was great video!!!!

[@dennyterrio1942]

If it sucks you have a six mile excursion to get back to a regular toilet

[@milanoman19]

It's funny when you know that this is not Blue Lake nor in the Gore Range 😂🤫

[@troutman1951]

Loved it!

[@danjohnson1809]

That is quit the 1 dollar foam trucker cap!

[@jessepyle5409]

Man if you want more failed fishing videos contact me!! I did have an awesome week in Summit county last week and one great day on the Arkansas on the way home. Other than that though.....😂😂😂 I am a Huge fan and huge fisherman!!

[@erehwon777]

Feel free to post fail videos any time ... just don’t get too carried away.

[@gnb3472]

It's ok Ben, I'm fat and out of shape too, no matter how many miles I walk to fish.

[@downwindsalmon]

Great video.

[@unfitforpurpose6422]

Why is it that all the fly fishing videos coming out of the states always has small fish..do your trout suffer from lack of food or some sort of short person syndrome

[@derekhallman9770]

hatchery put and take agricultural mentality and management to our fisheries instead of a biological approach.

[@mattokeefe691]

Pretty fly for a Huge guy

[@williamdavis8474]

Hey man, if you guide, or not, I’d love to make a trip up to fish with you. I like Pabst and don’t care if you make fun of my casting skills. Isn’t that pretty much the requirements🤷‍♂️