Fly Fishing the Dream Stream in Colorado | Spring 2023 Part 1

Hello and welcome to a video I have been wanting to make since I moved to Colorado! Finally made it out to the Dream Stream (Charlie Meyers SWA) and enjoyed every second of it! It was a bit windy and the water low but I still was able to have some action and soaked up every bit of the views and beauty of the landscape.
I spent the weekend out here fishing so be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for a Day 2 video coming soon!
Chapters
0:00 Introduction & drive in
1:14 Getting dressed and on the river
3:05 Knocking off the winter rust
5:06 Changing to spinning gear
5:56 Finally!
7:28 Closing thoughts
7:46 Part 2 Preview
8:04 Bonus Clips - Exploring old riverside shacks

[@chrisbegger8684]

Thing I love most about your Flyfishing vids is the realism. Other Colorado Fly Fishing channels make it seem like every cast they are catching a monster and their fly selection is perfect from the first cast. Your videos are a lot more like most people's day on the water, mine included.

[@DavidDoesStuff1]

I really appreciate the kind words Chris! And I totally hear what you're saying. I watch other videos and people make it look so easy, when in reality we all have tough days on the water. Plus I am new to fly fishing so inevitably I make all kinds of mistakes and am still learning every time I go out. Even with the mistakes and tough days I love it out there and still want to share my experiences regardless of a fish hitting the bag or not. Thanks again for the comment and for watching, tight lines my friend!

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely stunning upload my friend, great atmosphere! 🔥🔥

[@DavidDoesStuff1]

Thank you thank you! I agree its an amazing place!

[@Denver10215]

Memories ! Ty

[@DavidDoesStuff1]

Of course! Thanks for watching and for the comments :)

[@nandopasillas8069]

Walk further than the path near the edge the fish are pressured and spooky i popped my head over a little grass hill and the fish ran up stream they can feel you walking and can see up onto the bank. Taking a knee definitely not standing on the logs and super delicate indicators and a long leader if you see a fish it sees you too work your way up stream and be patient and methodical where you cast

[@DavidDoesStuff1]

This is awesome, thank you very much! Makes sense, seem like very pressured fish. I will refer back to this next time I head out there. Appreciate the advice and view!

[@nandopasillas8069]

You'll get into some lunkers next time bro 🤙

[@rtistmedia5636]

I've always wanted to flyfish there but haven't made it out yet. Looks fun!

[@DavidDoesStuff1]

Hopefully you can soon! It really is some beautiful land and a lot of fun to fish!

[@4glw]

I was just there in april as well. Love that place so much. Cheeseman canyon is another gold medal typle place, check it out. Try the black canyon as well. Its a hell of a hike but.... i caught 16 trout there today, got it on the jopro to. Glad you got something out of there. Most people get nada. Its so hard to get a bite.

[@DavidDoesStuff1]

Ayyye nice nice! It is a really beautiful place. The open views and mountains in the distance really make it such a perfect fly fishing location. Yes Cheeseman is awesome! Been there once and looking to get back (shamless plug: kzbin.info/www/bejne/np2UZpaLq61jZqM) I have to check out black canyon for sure! Good stuff man congrats! Appreciate the kind words and you checking out the vid, tight lines!

[@rollingedges9469]

It's all deep water nymphing this time of year in colorado! But spin or fly that net got wet!🤙

[@DavidDoesStuff1]

Thank you for this comment! I am only a couple years into my fly fishing journey and I feel like every time I go out Im still learning and figuring out what Im doing haha so I really appreciate any advice! I got to work on my nymphing for sure and my fly selection, but like you said a wet net is all we can ask for at the end of the day!

[@mikecurtis9932]

What area were u able to camp at? Eleven mile is always full unless u have a reservation and would love to get up there and fish soon!

[@DavidDoesStuff1]

Badger Flats Campground! Not too far away and a solid dispersed camping option Shameless Plug: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nImccqB8aN9sh5I

[@4glw]

I don't think it's really allowed, but a lot of people, including myself will stay in the lots by the stream and car camp.

[@dylanko8735]

I've been spin fishing for the last year and have yet to get into fly fishing but planning to do so soon. How would you compare the two?

[@DavidDoesStuff1]

You totally should man! I have been fishing pretty much my whole life but just took up fly fishing a couple years ago so I totally hear where you're coming from. Fly fishing takes more effort, plain and simple, but it also is soooo rewarding and I think really fascinating to be able to fish in a new way. I would recommend getting some used or cheap gear to start and watching plenty of youtube videos to learn (Im still doing this lol) or take our a guide if you can swing it. Good luck and tight lines!

[@egregiousblunder5395]

The dream is super slow at the moment but fishable. I would suggest to really learn to focus on learning to tight line euro nymph with and without indicators. It will change your fishing game up here. Save the San Juan worms for when the water is running higher after a storm passes through and the water stains up.

[@DavidDoesStuff1]

Thanks for the tips, much appreciated!!

[@egregiousblunder5395]

@@DavidDoesStuff1 Anytime. I'm always around in those areas. Mostly from 11 Mile on up to the dream and middle forks of the Platte. Right now, the water is really difficult in most areas because of the runoff. Time to his the ponds!

[@we-dodetailing3445]

Those aren’t wasp nests, there barnswollow nests.

[@DavidDoesStuff1]

Oh snap no kidding! Very cool. Thanks for dropping some knowledge!

[@we-dodetailing3445]

@@DavidDoesStuff1 forsure bud! Appreciate the video. I’ve lived up here most of my life and I’ve always wanted to see inside that place!!

[@mikemaynard2044]

Dude, Your reel is on backyards. Your should be cranking away from you not toward yourself. That reel is setup for a left hand retrieve

[@DavidDoesStuff1]

Ahhhh thank you lol. Finally got my reel on right now. Appreciate the help man, the learning curve never stops with fly fishing it seems

[@andrewhoran7088]

Because these vids it is over fished and crowded

[@DavidDoesStuff1]

Thats unfortunate, it is a beautiful place regardless!

[@egregiousblunder5395]

Not true at all. The dream is well known, that's why its croweded. Not because of a video.

[@mikelillis6703]

A for effort. Your reel is totally backwards

[@DavidDoesStuff1]

Yeeeahh wasnt my best look lol. I have since fixed my reel to be the right way. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@H3DG3xC043]

I was thinking this was a cool vid til I seen the spin reel , yuck

[@DavidDoesStuff1]

Lol was trying to not end the day empty handed! Appreciate you watching though!

[@H3DG3xC043]

@@DavidDoesStuff1 gotta get the skunk 🦨 lol