Fly Fishing Northern PA / Wild Brook Trout

Had a great day exploring this exceptional Class A brook trout stream in northern PA. Caught over 30 wild brook trout on the fly rod, so many I had to edit out quite a few to make the video a reasonable length. In addition I landed my PERSONAL BEST brook trout in PA!!
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[@blueliningbn]

Another unbelievable video Jon. They don't get much bigger than that here in PA. Its super rare, but always a treat to run into one of that caliber. Keep up the amazing work as usual!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I had seen a couple bigger ones in this creek previously but finally got a crack at one! Thanks for the kind words!

[@berks8260]

Wow that was a monster brook trout for a Pa mountain stream. Awesome!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yes that was a memorable brook trout for sure, my PB in PA! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@cartoosh54]

WOW!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks!

[@couponvillage]

Just. Excellent! Your filming and editing improve each time. The intro was exceptional. Great underwater views. Thank you for taking us along!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much the intros are my favorite part to make!

[@dsmith8564]

Great job

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks!

[@FlyTyingEvolution]

Great video! The cinematography was awesome. Definitely the kind of stream you search for a while to find and when you find it you remember it forever.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yeah I fished this stream for the first time 3 yrs ago and its on my rotation now and I try to fish it 2-3 times per season, its accessible and so beautiful with quality and quantity of fish. Hard to beat!

[@miked.5089]

Love the Pa fishing! Great work

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much, I really enjoy going down to PA and have sooo much more to explore.

[@michaelcapurso]

Love the location. Thank you!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Me too and you're welcome!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Outstanding work

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thank you very much!

[@edligus8383]

Awesome experience, thank you for sharing!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate your interest and support!

[@DaviekFlyFishing]

Wow, cracking fish and very skillful casting, the scenery-amazing!🎣

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thank you sir I appreciate the nice words.

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

Nice Jon! Congrats on that big brookie!!!!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much I was happy to have the shot to catch him!

[@unkolawdio]

Oh yum

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Haha

[@soundbwoikilla764]

Nice day! I love that serendipitous feeling when you have an expectedly productive day. There's a small blue ridge stream that has become one of my favorites this year. It suffers early in the season from low water but after a rain the brookies are very eager, similar to your experience. And the big one was a beast, congrats!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yeah it’s amazing how these little streams come alive after a burst of rain

[@donnieminard9421]

Great video and monster on that little stream. Under the branch 😊

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I know I probably said it 10 times. I still can’t believe I landed that fish.

[@bensb4534]

Incredibly produced video!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much!

[@matthewbradley4906]

Another Great Video the Under Water Releases are really cool

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Glad you like them! Thanks for the comment!

[@curtbaker6593]

Not sure how you are going to top that video. Thanks for taking us along.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I can keep trying of course lol! You are welcome!

[@user-ws2jy1hm7e]

Great video it reminds me of so. Co pa. Deep in the mountains a 10 + inch fish is a beautiful trophy

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I agree thanks for commenting!

[@jessiheidrick1184]

The under water shots are sick

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks. I’m not in love with the quality sometimes but some of these came out ok. Thanks for the comment!

[@cartoosh54]

I enjoy your videos. Much respect for your fishing expertise and camera work. I'm located not far from the Esopus Creek. This unpredictable weather has hindered fishing a bit, Hope to get out soon.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yes it’s been a bit unpredictable this season for sure.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@kbtreefrog5653]

Great Video!! I love fishin little streams like that for Brookies. The large one was awesome, nicely Done!! I’m waiting to hear back from you on streams by my sisters place in Rhinebeck NY. Also, my buddy has a cabin in Sullivan county Pennsylvania With tons of little streams like you just fished. No one fishes and it is a true gift!! Anyway, keep it up, your videos and fishing is something I look forward to!! KB 🐸🔱⚓️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much! I love the small streams so much they are treasures for sure. Unfortunately I don’t know the area around rhinebeck at all. I’m sure there are some decent streams though. Good luck!

[@kbtreefrog5653]

@@deaddriftoutdoors2940 Thanks Jon I figured I’d try. I live in Delaware and there’s only one good trout stream about 45 mins for me. Which I generally fish the PA side of the WCC. So it’s hard for me to scout out streams in Pa and NY. I should be retired this time next year and will be traveling and fishing small streams in Pa and NY!🥳. We also head up to raystown lake in a week for family get together we do every 2 years. It’s great and I’ll fish the trough State creek. I’ve caught some decent trout there but I’m gonna look for other small streams It’s difficult cause I don’t know the area that we’ll even thought this is our 10th or so time up there🤪 Thanks for the response back and maybe one day I’ll bump into you on a stream. Tight lines to ya Jon Keep sending videos They are awesome!! 🐸🔱⚓️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@pauld9561]

Beautiful example of wild natives. I had to hike 4 miles into Elk county to grab a brookie just like that one on a rooster tail.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Its more rewarding when you have to work a bit!

[@NickAndCaroline]

The release at 6:20 looks like the hand of god reached down to give this fish a second chance hahaha 😂😂😂 It looks intentional unless you see that the light from through the trees just happens to be where he released the fish. Pretty funny.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

🤣🤣 I did choose a spot with some sunlight maybe it was divine intervention lol

[@reeddoerr1213]

Love the photography. Beautiful. I'd like more info on your flies that you generally use. I saw the Wulff. Did you say red thread? Thank you..Reed

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I generally use attractors like Wulffs and Stimulators. For a dropper typically tungsten bead pheasant tails and hares ears. Pretty Vanilla.

[@AlphaScouser]

How did you get that fly in there?! 😦👏🏻👏🏻 Fabulous fish…. Love the bumper sticker!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I broke off on my first attempt and about my 6th lol. Then I just got lucky I guess

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Glad you noticed the sticker 👏🏻👏🏻

[@kriyashivajiva]

you a brookie bandit. throw that 6 and half pretty nicely

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I like that. Brookie bandit lol. I try

[@bensb4534]

Any advice on how to find blue line streams like this? Are you using Google maps or an Atlas? What do you look for on an Atlas when looking for these streams? Im in central PA but would love to give this a try!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

PA Fish and Game has detailed maps and stream designations but then you got to get out and explore!

[@FrZnPredator]

How big was that fella 13 or 14 inches? Nice sized fish for a small stream

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I would say a good 12-13" from memory, yeah he was a biggun for sure!

[@danielboles6263]

What size hooks were you using on the flies?

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Varies for sure but generally size 12-16

[@felixblouin4860]

You should come to Quebec because the brookies can be big an plentiful

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Maybe someday!

[@craigf3624]

I have a 7'-6" 3# by sage....................it was made from a blank, not sure if sage makes these fully assembled. Its a very nice rod.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Sounds waaay nicer than mine lol. At least I don’t worry about breaking mine ol