I have enjoyed all of your videos, but this Colorado series is something really special. Your photography and editing have been outstanding; the fish and the scenery absolutely beautiful. The Colorado high country is such a magical place - your excellent series certainly underscores that.
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I'm not even sure if the videos do the place justice but they at least begin to help people understand how amazing it is. I put a lot of work into the series and I'm just glad people have been enjoying it.
@maddenconnor61132 жыл бұрын
Colorado Native here... things are alittle more expensive now but the mountains are always free! Love the HQ vids bro!! Awesome to see my home state shown off in a magical way
@jarrettlandreth2854 жыл бұрын
So sad that there’s only one more vid from this series, you guys really did experience what Colorado has to offer and it was amazing to watch!
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
There is only 1 more vid in the Colorado Series unfortunately... But I do have 4 other Colorado videos. So it isn't completely over. But I'm glad you've like the series! A lot of work has been put into these so it really does mean a lot.
@AddictedFishing4 жыл бұрын
That lake looked pretty epic! Beautiful up there.
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And it was absolutely gorgeous!
@eduardogerman28543 жыл бұрын
Man up sleeping on the ground is the best part the grueling grind of having to do everything showers/baths in the creek/lake eating what you catch popping squats it's my passion
@michaellopez-lq5fn3 жыл бұрын
Srs, guys like the princess and the pea
@outasightgear3 жыл бұрын
Love fishing alpine lakes. Well done with those Cutthroats!! Impressive.
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@tannermendel6392 жыл бұрын
Those are warm nighttime temps homie 😆
@edimella88444 жыл бұрын
You should try some belly boats on a lake like that. There will be more fish
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea... although I'll be honest we saw almost all of the fish cruising the edges of the lake. But you never know!
@TheClcchristiankc14 жыл бұрын
Man you really nailed it with this series
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@richardhartley14264 жыл бұрын
About dang time some lake fishing
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Well you apparently didn't watch the last couple of videos....
@richardhartley14264 жыл бұрын
Hardman Fishing Adventures that I did not I haven’t been receiving the notifications when you guys uploaded this is the first one in a long time I got the notification for
@OpportunityFishing4 жыл бұрын
Those were some gorgeous cutthroat! I always forget about elevation being a factor when I fish with people from out of state. I've lived here my whole life so am acclimated. The flip side is going down to sea level I feel like I can run and hike forever.
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Yeah as someone not from the rockies I can attest to the elevation difference. It doesn't stop us, just makes it slightly more difficult. Thanks for watching!
@OpportunityFishing4 жыл бұрын
Hardman Fishing Adventures of course! I have been enjoying the series! If you have the time I highly recommend checking out the channel Trout Soup. My buddy Matt is a High Lake guru and has some excellent videos on places to fish, and techniques for fishing the backcountry in Colorado.
@FirstCastMedia4 жыл бұрын
When I first found your channel I never thought I'd be watching a series like this! AWESOME!
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
And I never thought I'd be making a series like this!! Thank you for the support and I'm glad you're enjoying the videos.
@lyndeen3 жыл бұрын
Sweet video! Will be hiking to that spot in about a week. Didn’t take my rod 4 years ago. Will be this time.
@lukewilson32714 жыл бұрын
I don't want this series to end!
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! We put a lot of work into it so I'm glad you're enjoying it.
@aleta58734 жыл бұрын
Always have quality ground pads and sleeping bags to stay warm...otherwise you will be miserable. I learned that after I froze my butt off on the cold hard ground. Then you'll have a much better day. Beautiful, beautiful trout...
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Yeah we definitely learned a few things on this trip! Thanks for watching the video!
@nativesflyfishing87794 жыл бұрын
Fireeeeee ! As always. Been there and will agree it’s unexplainable.
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Yep, I don't even think the video does it justice. It's hard to explain. Thanks for watching!
@blakepumphrey87824 жыл бұрын
Those are some beautiful cutties fellas. Nice work!
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@Syzygy772 жыл бұрын
Wow what a gorgeous fish!
@Osnyfishingadventures4 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness😱😱😱😱. That is one amazing lake and the cutties out of there have some of the brightest colors I’ve ever seen on trout! What a crazy place, looks like another world out there in comparison to PA😂😂💯. Tight lines, and keep up the awesome videos! This Colorado series is insane!🎣💦
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!! I'm glad you liked it! It is definitely another world.
@TreyTheFisherman3 жыл бұрын
Coolest looking fish ever!
@aaronmiller61183 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! Especially these Colorado ones and most of all the ones with cutthroat trout
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoy them!! I'll be making more in the future. It just takes money and time.. both of which I don't seem to have enough of these days. I 100% will make a similar trip next year and I hope people enjoy them just as much!
@jamesschmitter26434 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, beautiful cutthroat trout. Awesome. I find it interesting that the ones you did catch were all males in the spawning colors. As Edi Mella suggested belly boats/ float tubes would of been awesome but you would of had to pack those up to the lake inflated then deflate them and all that goes with doing that. That being said, a sink tip or sinking line cast towards the bank or even trolled from the float tube with a leech pattern. What a great trip you guys have had, loved watching these and admiring your dedication to fishing. Good job.
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeah I'm not going to pretend to know exactly how to catch lake cutthroat consider it was my first time. We more so just site fished for them than anything else. But it worked so I can't complain! Thanks for watching man!
@nigelkavanagh20483 жыл бұрын
Great vid guys those are great looking fish! Well done👏
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed the video
@CasualGirlAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Hello, Wow! I have not caught a cut throat before, they are beautiful trout, Look at the red color on them, Colorado is so beautiful sorry you did not enjoy the camping so far, take care
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video
@thomasmckenzie45843 жыл бұрын
6:42 That fish looks like you gave a 5 year old some crayolas and let him color away. Incredible looking fish!!
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
They are some incredible fish!! Some of the prettiest I’ve ever seen. Thanks for watching!
@burkeylynnadventures3 жыл бұрын
Just found out about these lakes and found your vid. I hope to hike in there and fish it soon and hope my fly finds a nice Cutthroat like you fellas did! Great hike, great fishing, great story and great vid. Well done!
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!
@Justbaker20002 жыл бұрын
What are the lakes called?
@paultiplea2 жыл бұрын
@@Justbaker2000 don’t bother, people like to gate keep public land as if it belongs to them and would rather hoard these kinds of experiences for themselves. (Because publishing the location will really draw large crowds of fisherman from all over the nation to fly to CO and do a strenuous hike for some fish. Give me a break.)
@anthonyarens7973 жыл бұрын
That water is beautiful
@aidananderson78124 жыл бұрын
Colorado is so beautiful. I'm so thankful to live in such a great state. :)
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
You are extremely lucky!!
@jonathanielpringlemaniii2 жыл бұрын
only problem is denver is a dump
@carryingfire286 Жыл бұрын
@@jonathanielpringlemaniii well its certainly better than pueblo lol
@benedyktsliz27164 жыл бұрын
man, a beautiful trout I have not seen before
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@flyfishingscotland8634 жыл бұрын
What a fish guys, bellissimo ❤
@johnthompson54093 жыл бұрын
The Browns are Spawning.
@davelester33574 жыл бұрын
Awesome trip guys, really nice cutthroats.
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@gregfoster88303 жыл бұрын
Loved it.... beautiful trout 🤘
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rightanglefishing2 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed, keep it up!
@henryleslievermont60044 жыл бұрын
Fun watch!
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@briljantje9583 Жыл бұрын
I knoow perfectly what you guys went through. I do this myself altough not to 3.810 meters (12,500 feet) but to a lake at 2.300 meters (7,546 feet). Starting from 1200 meters, so a heavy and long walk. It surprised me you was wearing shorts at that altitude. Must have been pretty cold out there.
@briljantje9583 Жыл бұрын
The fish are pretty big for that altutude, by the way. Beautiful colors.
@thomasjones17784 жыл бұрын
The purple flowers are Fireweed and make a great jelly.
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Really?? That's interesting. Thanks for watching!
@sc928porsche82 жыл бұрын
Tahoe is one of the most beautiful lakes and that includes fishing try it.
@Raver_S_Thompson2 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie I about spit my drink out at the 40* night comment. That’s balmy.
@Cajun-Commando2 жыл бұрын
Lol, i camped up at that lake not too long before this video was shot. 10/10 do not recommend rucking a 60lb pack up that trail.
@kevinsimmons72433 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful place! God's creation...nothing more to say!
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching
@medtech1a4 жыл бұрын
Wow. What a site to see. 12,5 would kill me that’s for sure. I’m so impressed with just the view that you’ve shown but I know being there must be breath taking that’s for sure. Being prepared for a trip like this takes planning that’s for sure. Great looking cut throat. What weight fly rod are you using is my question? And what flies. I wish you had drone footage.
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
I was using a 9 foot 5 wt rod and a little size 22 foam back gnat dry fly with 6x tippet. And I wish I had drone footage too but I unfortunately don't even have a drone. Thanks for watching man!
@mountaingoatgreg16914 жыл бұрын
Come brookie fishn with me once and I'll kick your butt into shape. I never complain about the hike when there's a big wide trail like that...jk That lake looks like a dream to fish (except the wind) and the quality of those fish is awesome!
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHAHAHA come up to 12,500 elevation and I bet you wouldn't make that statement. WV is a cake walk. But in all seriousness it was fun and something I won't soon forget. Thanks for watching man
@stonefly694 жыл бұрын
Millennials...the new Yuppies. So cold at 40F? Ever hear of a camp pad? Thermorest? Sheesh. Best stay in the city...And two rules for releasing fish: don't touch them and leave them in the water. Use a tool like a Ketchum Release and you can do both, easily. Tight lines!
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
I mean just because I complain about something doesn't mean I don't enjoy it HAHA I am well aware of how to catch and release fish, but taking them out of the water for a moment to show them off won't hurt them if done properly. Tight lines!
@Nobodymidd4 жыл бұрын
Stunning fish hi from the uk
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@debio11353 жыл бұрын
You are in the middle of a pine forest and you say you are sleeping on the rocks... haven't you ever heard of grabbing lots of pine needles from the surrounding area nd putting them down as a mat for both insulation and softer area to sleep on?
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
I mean we probably could’ve done that but we didn’t have that much time. I think in the future I’ll just get a cot or small air mattress to elevate myself off the ground a bit. But to be fair camping isn’t supposed to be that comfortable! Thanks for watching
@aklags4 жыл бұрын
Lol “camping sucks low key, we are sleeping on rocks...” get yourself some 29 degree Enlightened Equipment quilts and some thermarest x therm wide size air mattresses and you’ll sleep like a baby. Or try a hammock with a 20 degree under quilt ✌️
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
I'm going to be honest you're probably right but I couldn't even fit what I had in the truck, let along even more equipment HAHA Thanks for watching!
@brianco21452 жыл бұрын
That first fish is missing half its left gill plate. Interesting!
@YerpSZN4 жыл бұрын
they are so pretty
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Yes they are! Thanks for watching!
@josiahmenako24843 жыл бұрын
Get warmer weather gear and you'll have a much better time. I'm cozy down into single digits.
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
Yep we learned our lesson. Honestly didn't expect it to get down to 35 degrees in August. Thanks for watching!
@rs125994 жыл бұрын
Come try out New Mexico for some Gila trout! They are a native species to New Mexico.
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
I will one day for sure!! Thanks for watching
@traditionallyuntraditional20323 жыл бұрын
LoL 😂 40degree cold 🥶
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
Listen I was used to 80+ degree days hahaha so yeah 35-40 degrees took a bit of getting used too. We also weren't really prepared. Thanks for watching!
@traditionallyuntraditional20323 жыл бұрын
@@hardmanfishing glad you guys had a good time
@johnthompson54093 жыл бұрын
It's cold in the Rockies and you're in shorts. P.S.*Note to self* If you can see the bottom of the Lake, Stream, River, the fish can see you*.
@OfficialParkit3 жыл бұрын
Hey do you remember the name of the campsite from the beginning of the video? I need some new areas to check out in the next few months
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
Umm yeah I can probably find it. Send me a DM on IG and I can send it your way.
@envNV3 жыл бұрын
I catch those on the daily. Nice to live in CO
@dabnduramax71043 жыл бұрын
Where at
@carryingfire286 Жыл бұрын
@@dabnduramax7104 it looks like its somewhere around the Crested Butte/Aspen area. Im not 100 percent sure on that tho. Ive backpacked around there and it looks very similar.
@lucianosilvestri85612 жыл бұрын
What were your fly's my friend??
@tightliningmd4 жыл бұрын
Buy an ATV and make it work. No need for a two hour hike. I am confident you can afford it :) Camping in 40 degrees is super tough. I do that in the fall at the Savage. Brutal for sure. Gotta have good insulated sleeping bag, and dress appropriately. Still hard regardless. Love the fish, and well worth all the work put into it. Thanks for sharing another banger!
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA I wish I had an ATV. Would have but the hike into maybe 1/4 of what it was. Not sure if I could afford to drive the ATV out there for one trip though!! Thanks for watching man!
@tightliningmd4 жыл бұрын
@@hardmanfishing You got it!
@ryantish24163 жыл бұрын
I recently found this lake did you drive to the trailhead and hike or did you hike the whole thing?
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
Hiked the entire thing! I don't know if you can drive up to the trail head if it is the same lake lol
@ryantish24163 жыл бұрын
@@hardmanfishing ok thanks haha! was the hike pretty rough?
@troyottosen87224 жыл бұрын
You obviously haven’t seen Alaska!😂😉👍
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
You guessed it correctly! Or BC. Both on my bucket list of places to go and fish. It's just so expensive! Thanks for watching
@austinedrington20113 жыл бұрын
40 is cold enough to be miserable? Lol
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
It is when you come from 90 lol
@austinedrington20113 жыл бұрын
Hardman Fishing Adventures fair enough!😂😂
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
@@austinedrington2011 HAHA thanks for watching man!
@zipngo14 жыл бұрын
If you are going for big find Pyramid lake in Nevada.
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Different species of cutthroat man! These are Colorado river cutthroat, pyramid lake has Lohanton cutthroat which get much larger. Although I do hope to make it out there one day!! Thanks for watching
@michaelhuntington294 жыл бұрын
Well it's getting late and I'm tired of searching google earth for lakes above 12500. What an amazing place! Update: I'm going there this weekend!!
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHAHAHA I wonder how many people are actually doing this?? Just wait until everyone sees the video on Friday....
@nicholaspittman22384 жыл бұрын
I've also been searching Google earth after watching this series. Haha!! Now I'm on a mission.
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
@@nicholaspittman2238 hahaha good luck!!
@mikeroll98683 жыл бұрын
Me too I think I found the area, but I can’t get there. Beautiful fish.
@michaelhuntington293 жыл бұрын
@@mikeroll9868 I almost had it near mt meeker but not quite, what area did you search?
@matthewwesley21794 жыл бұрын
Depending on where you are, those might be Rio Grande Cutthroat instead Colorado.
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
This was northern Colorado. I'm not necessarily an expert but my buddy knows his stuff and he says they are Colorado river cutties. Thanks for watching!
@matthewwesley21794 жыл бұрын
@@hardmanfishing If you are in northwestern Colorado then they are most likely Colorado Cutthroat. It is dictated by the watershed you are fishing. I.e, if the alpine lake you are fishing drains into a creek/river/tributary which then feeds into the Colorado River, it is a Colorado Cutthroat. If the alpine lake eventually drains into the Rio Grande, it is a Rio Grande Cutthroat.
@jesseh91743 жыл бұрын
Next time throw a night crawler
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
I mean that almost makes it too easy... also are there night crawlers at 12,000 feet??? I have no idea
@jacobgriffin46972 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the lake?
@thetroutfisherman15003 жыл бұрын
I want to know where this is ssooooooo maddsdssddddddd
@TroutCRAZY4 жыл бұрын
Chat decide what's beautiful the fish or the scenery
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@zachm5703 Жыл бұрын
What lake is this?
@mikecooper8223 жыл бұрын
where in colorado was this
@puprilla4 жыл бұрын
Did i miss what lake this is? Or did he not say?
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
I did not say. It was requested that I do not mention the name of it.
@puprilla4 жыл бұрын
@@hardmanfishing forsure kinda weird since its no ones property but i understand some ppl don't like to share. Nice video tho forsure
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
@@puprilla Yeah man someone else gave me the spot so I don't think it is mine to give away. Bu thanks! Hit up freakeditonthefly on IG if you really want to know. He is the one who showed me the spot. Tight lines!
@puprilla4 жыл бұрын
@@hardmanfishing its fine if someone wants to keep it low profile i understand. we have plenty of great fishing here for everyone all over. I caught a 4lb largemouth bass in the city 2 days ago im not worried about far away spots. Just looked like a nice hike.
@Dmanths3 жыл бұрын
What lake was this 😬😬
@traditionallyuntraditional20323 жыл бұрын
Thanks for not naming this lake.
@cooperhproductions44213 жыл бұрын
"Camping sucks low-key" :(
@michaellopez-lq5fn3 жыл бұрын
Guy just needs the right sleeping pad and bag or is like the princess and the pea
@jackulman15233 жыл бұрын
fancy pass?
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
No.. But should I check out fancy pass?
@buddygillum73054 жыл бұрын
Where in Colorado was this lake
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Northern CO
@buddygillum73054 жыл бұрын
North of I 70
@ryancampbell64484 жыл бұрын
Looks like shelf to me. Could be wrong. So many places look so similar.
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
@@ryancampbell6448 I have no idea where that is... but yeah I agree. A lot of lakes do look similar.
@karstonferrier41353 жыл бұрын
This lake isn't a secret lol, the fish aren't even big there
@ramrod2733 жыл бұрын
What is the lake called?
@karstonferrier41353 жыл бұрын
Not gonna say the name to send a thousand people up there but its named after a small dog😂
@rockymountaintrout26893 жыл бұрын
Can u tell me where this Is lol, I need a alpine lake to fish and I live in colorado
@googanman36743 жыл бұрын
Can someone else make your videos for you please!
@hardmanfishing3 жыл бұрын
Man I wish! It would make my life easier
@waukertate46074 жыл бұрын
Camping sucks!?
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Low Key sucks... yep. I mean I love it to death but I'm not choosing camping over a nice bed that's for sure! Thanks for watching
@waukertate46074 жыл бұрын
Hardman Fishing Adventures I feel you.. great content brotha
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
@@waukertate4607 Thanks man! Glad you enjoy it
@thomasjones17784 жыл бұрын
ewww. You shouldn't release a fish like you did. Their slime is easily removed from their skin and when you squeeze down the length of their body..........
@hardmanfishing4 жыл бұрын
Well that's why you should wet your hands. That way the slime isn't taken off of the fish.
@renebotelho24943 жыл бұрын
Here in Bolivia we have many lakes better with more large fish
@josephmercurio10243 жыл бұрын
Dude, you complain alot, negative attitude, and less talk, more fishing is in order.