This Creek Was LOADED! (100 Fish in a DAY) || North Georgia Trout Pt. 5

NORTH GEORGIA PART 5 - Georgia isn't really known for its trout fishing. However the Appalachian mountain range reaches as far south as Georgia and has some of the most beautiful water I've ever fished. North Georgia is the farthest south that trout can survive in the Southeast of America. These mountains are full of brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout (the only trout native to the area).
In this video we explored some new water and caught a ton of fish. This was the most fish we've caught in a single day all spring as we racked up 100 or more rainbow trout on the day. It was one of those days you dream about as a trout angler. We were in the middle of nowhere, by ourselves, with bugs hatching and trout biting. It doesn't get much better!
Check out Trippin on Trout's latest adventure:
Thanks for watching! Don't forget to leave a comment and tell me what you thought of the video!

[@notroutaboutitfishing9361]

I’m very fortunate that I live in north Georgia! I have lived here my whole life, but will NEVER get tired of this beautiful place!

[@Thatguy-kx8ro]

Amen! 🙏

[@neconrai9130]

What’s the location of this place bro ? I wanna fish there

[@gavinshea1487]

@@neconrai9130I’m wit this guy I’m trying to fish this soot

[@ReqDef]

Lucky you. I’m near Savannah, I’d love to move closer there but I unfortunately won’t make quite the money there as I make down here. I gotta stick to visiting a few days at a time for now :(

[@mrkronyak]

I fished North Georgia when I was stationed at Ft. Benning. It was some of the best trout fishing that I every experienced. One day I'll make my way back!!

[@Hollowsmith]

North Georgia is one of America's last best kept secrets. The mountains are wild with very little heavy industry (unlike West Virginia and Kentucky). The forests are so lush that in the summer it almost looks like Costa Rica with very low forest fire risk (unlike forests out west). The mountains are big enough to have great vistas and waterfalls, but not so big that you have to drive around them to get anywhere. The population is still fairly low, the crime is low, and if you hate winter, North Georgia Mountains have the mildest winters of any mountains in the eastern United States. Down by Ellijay and Blue Ridge, the average high in the middle of winter is still about 50 degrees, with just a few inches of snow a year. The area also has TONS of small creeks with clear clean water cascading, great hiking trails, and great state parks. All that, plus some parts of North Georgia Mountains are only about 75 minutes from Atlanta airport which will take you anywhere in the world easily. I challenge anyone to find a place in America right now that gives you more of a great environment for a lower housing and tax costs. I've lived in California, the Northeast, and Texas, and I got to say, this area offers so much for a reasonable cost. A great place for nature lovers on a budget to enjoy a GREAT lifestyle.

[@jeffwatkins4901]

Northwest Arkansas and Central Arkansas and the best trout fishing I have ever seen

[@fadefrees3729]

I live in norther tip of Rome now but I use to live in Ellijay and I can tell you right now in Ellijay land and housing is probably some of the most expensive for what you actually get compared to just 30 mile perimeter around Elijah, unless you want a trailer on .25 acres lol

[@Velakowitz]

100% I've been deep in the Cohutta in the summer and it looks like narnia with all the moss. That plus the fog and it's a magical place.

[@crawlersncustoms]

We just bought a house in Dawsonville. Can’t wait to explore.

[@dennishardy5235]

Are you a realtor by chance?

[@jeffcummings6203]

I live in Oakwood, Ga. Love fishing the small creeks in the area.

[@ScaryPaladin58]

Georgia actually has a pretty stellar reputation for trout fishing in the south…along with TN and NC. Some true trophy rivers for sure, especially the Soque. Great video 👍🏼

[@davidleimeister5027]

Excellent, excellent, excellent. Everything about this video was incredible. From the hike in, the clear water, the surroundings and of course the bows! Beautiful! "The river was cut by the world's great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time." N. Maclean

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@andreascott5815]

Thank you for all your hard work, bringing us another high quality video. I particularly liked the butterfly cruising across the stream that you panned across. Great stream, incredibly beautiful bows. Thanks.

[@hardmanfishing]

I know that was an amazing shot!! And It happened by accident. I didn't realize the butterfly was crossing until I started editing the video. But I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@Bwanar1]

Wow...cool trip, Thanks for sharing! I fished an awesome spot a couple weeks ago in North Georgia and the fish were incredible. We caught some monsters.

[@michaelsmith7193]

What an adventure! Gorgeous scenery and abundant trout - can it get any better!? Another excellent video - thank you!

[@hardmanfishing]

I don't think it can! Thanks for watching!

[@bigtaxrefund]

your fishing adventures are fun and the fish are beautiful.

[@jeromedwojak918]

Beautiful video, great scenery, and great fishing! Never knew that northern Georgia would yield such an experience!

[@hardmanfishing]

I didn't either but I'm not complaining! Thank you for watching!

[@JacobSimpson]

Your videos are getting me so hyped for when I go up to north Georgia! I can't wait!

[@hardmanfishing]

That's awesome!! Glad you enjoy the videos!!

[@zumalot]

Great looking water. Your long hike was rewarded. Very enjoyable watching.

[@hardmanfishing]

Indeed it was! Thanks for watching!

[@swaffordadventuresandoutdo5426]

Just found your channel. I love it. I've lived in north Georgia my whole life and fish alot of waters. Never ceases to amaze me. Great videos.

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoy the videos

[@mountaingoatgreg1691]

This is my type of fishing right here! Nothing beats fishing high gradient pretty water

[@hardmanfishing]

Thanks Greg! This was definitely right up your alley.

[@Artisanwoodworks73]

Welcome to one of the most beautiful places in Georgia. Thank y'all for another nice fishing trip video. Let me know when you want to go fishing in North Georgia again. I'd love to have you meet a friend that owns a private stretch of water.

[@peconicgp]

Those are some BEAUTY BOWS!!!

[@mannymedina9382]

Awesome video, beautiful creek, and phenomenal catches. Keep it up guys!

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you! We'll do our best!

[@brandonpriest3604]

Love seeing the natives. Ga DnR has stepped it up !!!!

[@scotthurley4967]

Awesome Video. Two reason this creek was loaded IMO is either fly fishing only, catch and release. Or guy's like you in the area catching, and releasing. Love to see creeks like this!!

[@rex7lee]

Great video! Nice rainbows! That’s a cool looking stream. And catching 100 fish in one day is awesome.

[@hardmanfishing]

Apparently it isn't all that rare, but I wasn't complaining! Thanks for watching

[@jbb3026ify]

Another great video guys. Ive been fly fishing for a year now in Colorado. When i moved here i noticed most folks fly fish so i decided to give my spin casting a rest. I bought a Ross reel with a 9ft st croix rod and took a few casting lessons. Never looked back at spin casting. Im hooked on the fly fishing culture. I watch your videos to keep learning. Thank you and keep them coming. Great to have friends with you in the back country. John in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed the video

[@jbb3026ify]

@@hardmanfishing Hey buddy where in Colorado did you get the huge cutthroat

[@dirtypanda9337]

Thanks for putting these videos together. Im new to fly fishing. Just from watching you ive learned alot 👍💯🎯🤙

[@softbrutee]

I'm heading up to North Georgia in a few weeks and I'm stoked. Awesome vid

[@hardmanfishing]

That's awesome man! Good luck!!

[@GaryP747]

What a stunning location! I;ll visit when I retire :-)

[@shawnbergman6558]

I'm a Montana boy but man those southern creeks are stunning

[@devinknacke3591]

Great fish

[@Irideus]

Such a beautiful place....................cheers boys.

[@tightliningmd]

Wonderful productions gentleman. Always great cinematography and beautiful and abundant fish. What a day on the water! 100 fish is no small feat. Definitely had to put in the work to get them, but it paid off. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Glad GA treated you so well! Still jealous you two have each other to fish and film together. Enjoy these times man, life may never be sweeter than that.

[@hardmanfishing]

No doubt man!! Always grateful to be able to go and fish like we do. Thanks as always for watching!

[@thomassammons1369]

10/10 guys! Wow!

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you!

[@TheXeniaman]

Great video of the wild rainbows in North Georgia. A young man's game that kind of fishing, and this old fella appreciates seeing it. I never knew wild rainbows did that well in that region of our country.

[@hardmanfishing]

Yessir they do! They're pretty common in a few water sheds. But I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@TreyTheFisherman]

What a day! Good work!

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you!!

[@travelsalottofish]

awesome series thanks for sharing

[@hardmanfishing]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@leejanes197]

Loved the video!

[@flyfishincrazy]

Keep up the great work! Enjoyed it!

[@hardmanfishing]

I will! Thank you for watching!

[@flyfishingscotland863]

That was awesome 👌

[@hardmanfishing]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@larryhudson4511]

Looking good out there!

[@hardmanfishing]

Thanks Larry!

[@sgttombailes3380]

Love the catch and release !! My Dad took me Trout fishing when I was 6 years old. We did release the small ones. However, we had had dinner with the larger ones..

[@stephenurmano2198]

I lived in Colorado and in lower Northern GA. Catch and release and an occasional keeper is the way to go.

[@robfisher9327]

Great video! so many rainbows the same size seems like a stocked river!

[@ParkersOutdoorLifestyle]

Man thats so dope!

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you!

[@MrNcturkey]

Great video by the way

[@blakkmigo9913]

Cool clear water. Perfect for trout. Some of the best rainbow trout I’ve eaten came out of north ga near Helen

[@rogermilam1724]

Great show. Hope you come to Tennessee and give us some input. Thanks

[@jonesflyfishing100]

sick stuff boys

[@tanataotengahere5978]

When trekin' thru da bush..av' reel facing forward, reverse process..save damage n foul up's.. Fishman frm 'way'back..take care n nice vid ✌️🙏🤙👍

[@mrduk3999]

Most of them look native too! Good stuff! I just cought 10 in less than an hour last Sunday.

[@tommyhampton1277]

Very, very familiar waters. Glad Ya'll had fun and by the way, the Browns are rare but big and mean!

[@hardmanfishing]

That's what I've heard! I want to go back again this year and see if I can't luck into one

[@tommyhampton1277]

@@hardmanfishing Maybe I'll see you there!

[@Brantley2tuff]

I go trout fishing in north Georgia and I have never seen any that pretty!

[@danpayne2609]

It's a bummer for me. I live here in North Georgia and I can't even find any nice places to fish like that. Nice Video

[@hardmanfishing]

Just search up trout fishing in north Georgia! I promise it'll push you in the right direction. Thanks for watching!

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

Topo maps are your friend.

[@harlandeke]

You don't look very hard then

[@mattandrews8528]

Dope, catching a ton of small rainbows is how the creek fishing go, the scenery and experience is a trophy in and of itself. Out of some skinny water in NC right near the GA state line when I was on vacation last year I caught toooons of small rainbows, I lost count it must’ve been well over a hundred in a few days, and I caught a HUGE brown trout in water I’d never think to catch a monster. It even qualified for a “trophy” fish with its weight and length. Even though I’m a big catch and release guy with trout I definitely kept it in the freezer to mount and a handful of larger ones to eat. As a guy from N FL the trout fishing is a truly unique experience completely different from the salt water and freshwater fishing here and I can hardly wait to get back.

[@hardmanfishing]

Trout fishing is definitely a different experience than saltwater and both are fun! Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed!

[@FishingWithDamon]

Awesome vid bud I love trout fishing I did some recently great content keep it up 👍 trout are just beautiful aren’t they😍

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you! And yes they are!

[@stephenurmano2198]

Lots of dinks and a few possible keepers but that small stream fishing. I’ll be heading up that way in a few weeks. Need to work the deeper holes and leave the smallies to grow up.

[@adventureoutdoors2022]

My 6 year old Grandson and I have watched this video several times. Living in Georgia and you are fishing some great spots I've never ventured to yet. Every time he comes over he asks me to turn on the guy on you tube fly fishing.

[@hardmanfishing]

I love this comment. I'm glad you and your grandson enjoy the videos. You guys are the reason I make the videos.

[@nickking1510]

Took my son fishing ever other weekend in season since he was 1 1/2 first on a little pond full of stunted pan fish then a small river. My son got my oils fly rod at 6 and he loves to tie flies for hours . I live in southwestern Ontario we have a few nice creeks but none like the one your fishing in mountains ours are mostly high in spring low and warm in summer . My sons now 28 and take me on Great Lakes for trout walleye and salmon . But occasionally we fly fish and spin fish

[@anthonyhall5057]

From Ga.myself hyped you?guys enjoyed it here those spots looked good

[@timg5463]

After fishing well over a hundred miles of N GA trout waters, I made that stream my home go-to spot. I once caught a rainbow that was in the 7-8 lb range there. Had a huge brown that tried to swallow a ten-inch trout as I was reeling it in. I only saw his full head and gill plate, ginormous. Many good fish there.

[@dbvball]

Hey Tim. My brothers and I love to fly fish N Georgia! Would you be willing to share this stream location or name? Thanks man and bent rods!

[@keltycoyote78]

@@dbvball yea I’m trying to know this spot too as I prob live like 20-60 mins away I’d imagine! Great editing and music on this video love the channel!!

[@noahgodhard8826]

I’d also love to know this location if you care to share!

[@appleseeD552]

LET'S GOOOOO BOYS!! The action was off the CHAIN, seriously beautiful fish guys, and nuthin against the fishin n'all BUT THE SCENERY (🤯) DAAAAAANG!!! Truly would LOVE to be able to see this place 1st person. Keep these vidz comin guys and before I forget, nuthin against catch and release (I'm ALL for it)...you guys ever catch-n-cook? Just curious.🤔 Anyways, thanks again for the effort boyz.✌😎

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you!! The camera really doesn't do this scenery justice but it is a hike to get in there. But we do keep trout from time to time and I'd love to do a catch and cook. I might do one as we get farther into the year.

[@dennismoss3918]

I from over in Hiawassee and I miss trout fishing.

[@BM-ws2kc]

I caught a limit in hiawasee today!

[@markhaven5638]

Beautiful river and even better fish. Looks like the Cohutta wilderness. I haven't been up there in over 10 years. I know it does fish well in the spring.

[@hardmanfishing]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you so much for watching!

[@corporalpunish6089]

Looks like the Connie

[@bigrod0069]

Sure looks like a great day of fishing.

[@hardmanfishing]

It was!!

[@marksheppard6498]

Perfect eating size!

[@SCRPNKNG6691]

Great video. I’m brand new to fly fishing. What is the rod that you are using, what is the reel. Thanks again for the great video

[@JamesJones-pf4mx]

Wonderful video, great editing too. By the way Jon are you fishing a bamboo rod? I have one that looks a lot like that from 1928. Keep the videos coming. JJ

[@alantrujillo5251]

I'm here in Roswell Georgia for a few weeks visiting a friend and possibly relocating here. I would greatly appreciate any advice on places to fish. I've been watching a few georgia fishing videos which is what led me to this great video.

[@hippiehillape]

Drive north on 575, from jasper up stop at every waffle house and ask where they fish. Go all the way to hiawassee using that strategy In Ellijay ask for me

[@seanpatun9875]

I'll be up there xmas week doing the cabin rental thing, hoping to do a lot of trout fishing with my ultra light spin combo!

[@hardmanfishing]

Good luck man!

[@seanpatun9875]

Thanks! Do you think I'll have any luck? My cabin is in whitepath area, north of Ellijay and south of blueridge. Right in between

[@seanpatun9875]

Ellijay river is probably he main river closest o me.

[@richardwethington7876]

great video. you guys are always having fun. Have you ever fished the Mad River in Ohio? Have you fished or plan on fishing the Chauga River in SC?

[@hardmanfishing]

No I haven't but Ive heard about it!! as for the SC stream I haven't fished it but I've fished one close by. And thank you for watching the video!

[@jordanmartinez4895]

Awesome video! Were you guys fishing public water? I heard N GA trout streams are mostly on private land

[@hardmanfishing]

Yessir this was public water!

[@fuciledacaccia]

I am from Kentucky, Pike County, but went to WVU on a football scholarship. What kind of sling packs are you using?

[@bloodandwhisky]

Looks like a great trip! What fly rod is that? I'm heading to the Cartecay River next month, and am trying to catch my first rainbow out there. Are you familiar with the area?

[@kampuskop]

Amazing fishing and an amazing stream.... If I had to guess, based on the fact that these trout all have wild characteristics, but are mostly of a similar size, I would wager that the quality of this stream is based on a very successful fingerling stocking program.

[@thedr309]

on a side note, if you would of carried a gold pan with you, where you were at you could of panned for gold and paid for your trip! very rich gold area along with excellent trout water.

[@monmixer]

Nice creek, big enough to hold lunkers. Of course trhey can survive in some of the smallest streams. You never know what Mother Nature might serve you up in a day.

[@gregstewart6836]

Try northfork river in yellville Arkansas. Fish have to be 24in or better before you can keep them. Enough said I am a GA boy. It blew me away to put back 2 23 in browns

[@1head768]

Ton of trout guys. I'm gonna have start walking further out myself. I hit up Dukes creek and it's a beautiful spot.

[@hardmanfishing]

I've never been there but I've heard good things! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@minty5259]

Dude I got dukes creek a lot too and I catch a lot of wild rainbows. You ever get a big one there or a different species?

[@1head768]

@@minty5259 not yet only rainbows here too

[@tightliningmd]

By the way.... the segment of film and music at 21:45 I would have paid for. I know you have used that song before. But I just love it. What is the name of it/who sings it? Great job man.

[@hardmanfishing]

It is sung by Bo the Drifter and the name of the song is "Simpler Life"

[@southernshiners968]

What are the rod specs you use for a river like that

[@user-hl9km7kd5v]

Which creeks were you fishing in the n Georgia series

[@russellogden8071]

What kind of indicator do you prefer

[@verdantia]

do you guys mostly use weight 5 gear?

[@outdoorexperience8723]

Hey man you seem to know what your doing. I'm looking to get a fly rod and was wondering if I could throw an occasional streamer on a 8.5ft 4wt? btw great video!

[@matthewmccollumn7126]

yes you can but small streamers under size 4 would be best on a 4 wt.

[@gracevaughn2740]

I really recommend getting a 9ft 5wt, they are a very versatile rod. If you want to throw an occasional streamer I would definitely recommend it for the backbone it has.

[@hardmanfishing]

Honestly both of the replies answered the question pretty well. If you use a 4 wt throw smaller streamers or you'll probably break the rod. I wouldn't use anything under a 5 wt personally, and I don't even use that much anymore.

[@outdoorexperience8723]

Matthew McCollumn okay thank you

[@outdoorexperience8723]

Grace Vaughn yeah I’m leaning to a 5wt

[@TheCboy56]

Great video! What song is that in the beginning?

[@hardmanfishing]

"some thing" by Rambuton

[@MrNcturkey]

Are y’all using barbless hooks

[@yamahapeanut44]

We have about 11 miles of tail waters off a lake in Alabama with rainbows. Its stocked but they live all year.

[@hardmanfishing]

I'm aware, but Georgia is as far south as their natural range was.

[@yamahapeanut44]

You are very correct. I may need to check north georgia out soon. Most the parks are super crowded right now seems like.

[@tysonolsen6147]

What rod are you using here?

[@stephenburden8947]

Which creek is this? I would love to come kayak it

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

Do you over weight your rod?

[@jadentha1090]

What was the name of the creek/river you were fishing at?

[@james76untd]

What river is this? I live in north ga and wanna start hitting some spots for trout.

[@neconrai9130]

Can we take home after we catch the fish ?

[@mikesharpton6195]

I am new to your channel and have lived in Georgia all of my life. North Georgia has some great trout waters. Just curious as to where you gentlemen were. I have always fished the Clayton area Warwoman, Sarah’s, West Fork, Dicks, Tallulah, Moccasin Creek, Chatuge, Smith Creek are a few. I am a Senior Citizen now so hiking into remote areas for native doesn’t happen anymore. I can watch your channel and remember those days past.

[@tenkarapondfishing4611]

You ever have issues with bears in the Georgia mountains?

[@hardmanfishing]

I haven't personally but I've seen bear poop 2 or 3 times

[@Artisanwoodworks73]

Have you fished the Tickanetely Creek?

[@ncc1010]

Where do you get your songs from?

[@leejanes197]

What is the song at the end of this video?

[@brandonyoung3132]

anyone know some spots further south towards atlanta?

[@BlondeBunnyCotw]

Where is this??? Im tryna find good spots for me and my dad to fish.. He wants to start his own fishing channel

[@KJRitch]

It’s good you travel together in rough country. Solo would be a little scary. Do you carry a portable GPS? Do you study national forest maps to find trails that follow or cross creeks you are interested in fishing when you plan your trips. What is the distance between your dry dropper and weighted nymph? What size dry fly compared to the nymph size? Did any fish hit the dry? Thanks.

[@hardmanfishing]

We don't carry a GPS but I do study national forest maps extensively. So I know where I am and how to get out at pretty much any point during the day.For this creek I fished it pretty close, probably 12-20 inches. The fish weren't too picky and seemed to like coming up and eating suspended nymphs. Out of the dozens of fish I caught on the day I think only 3 were on the dry fly (which surprised me). I threw a size 14 parachute Adams with a size 16 haire's ear most of the day. But I switched it up often.

[@Bigman-qi8io]

Where is this located

[@matthewrobert2888]

Is this racoon creek?

[@kaysheriff4041]

Where’s this located?

[@gavinshea1487]

Where is this at?