How to Catch MORE Brook Trout || Fly Fishing For Beginners

FLY FISHING FOR BEGINNERS!!
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In this video I go over native brook trout and how to find them, what to use when you fish for them, and how to break down water while you're fishing. I hope everyone enjoys this video and participates in the future series videos.
What to take away from the video:
1. The tippet I typically use is 5x but it really doesn’t matter all that much, brook trout are typically not that leader shy.
2. Best time to fish for brook trout is usually April - July with a runner up being September. You can catch fish all times of the year but the winter can be tough and the dog days of the summer can produce low flows that make it difficult. Also Brook Trout spawn in October - November so it's best to leave them alone during that time.
3. For late spring into the summer my top 3 brook trout flies are stimulators, elk hair caddis, and parachute Adams (size 12-16). A runner up is a small wooly bugger.
4. Rod size is usually smaller, with anything from a 0 to a 3 wt working best (although any rod can work)
5. Most states have some sort of public resource that will allow you to find brook trout waters. They’re usually not all complete, but will give you an awesome place to start.
6. Be methodical in how you work up into pools and runs to maximize the amount of fish you catch.
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[@hardmanfishing]

Leave a comment below and let me know what YOU want the next video to be about! This is your chance to control what the content is about on this channel.

[@positive___infinity]

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[@TheTroutWarrior]

Quick question, what wet wade shoes do you use in creeks like this ?

[@kylerowe6914]

Not sure if you are into it but I'd like to see some light shown on tenkara fly fishing!

[@jamesprussia2797]

Brown Trout tips and techniques

[@sequoyah317]

I would love to see you fish larger rivers and streams for trout. I am by the San Juan Quality Waters and need help learning how to fish large rivers.

[@jeffreyreynolds3278]

As you know, there are hundreds of fly patterns available and honestly, going into a fly drop can be overwhelming. I think it would be very helpful if you could do a layout display of the flies you are using. This way we could actually "see" what the specific flies look like and have an easier time picking them out. Thank you.

[@andrewstephens5988]

Got my vote for this.

[@brad5065]

Yup

[@rickysmith9599]

Yes!!

[@urbancorpse5547]

truly the name of the game is Match the Hatch, take the time to look at the bugs in and around the water you are fishing, then use a fly that looks as close to the bugs you see as possible. be it dry fly or nymph, leach or minnow imitation. find what works best for you and be willing to change up your game while fly fishing, hence the use of droppers....

[@jackcreamer8244]

Brookies in small streams like this will eat anything that looks edible that drifts past their face

[@randyromines4506]

Great series concept. How about the dry/dropper set-up. What dry fly and what to use as a dropper. How long the leader between them.

[@jtfagundes21]

Really great idea for series and no time too soon. I’ve got two suggestions: (1) scouting for wild fish locations and determining from these sources/maps which creek is most populated between multiples (basically, all scouting stuff); (2) working larger rivers v. Smaller creeks (best spots, distance, etc.)

[@Hagsvegd]

Can you do a episode on how to find creeks for fly fishing and how you Approach them

[@Adventures_of_ASJ]

Trout and weather correlation, eating habits, all of your gear from why you chose dryft to which rods you use and when. Basically everything lol. Keep it up and thank you!!

[@cannonballz8423]

I'd love to know what you look for in new bodies of water? How do you approach it? If there's someplace you haven't been and would like to go to show us how you do it, I think that might make for a great vid!

[@cobeyoyo766]

I completely agree

[@tony52398]

This is exactly what I was wanting

[@markm417]

Agreed, to see someone look over a body of water and say 'we're seeing this and this there and over there, so what we're going to do is...' would be fantastic.

[@Charsept]

I'd like more info on working a stretch of water. Upstream, downstream, distance from water? good casts for tight cover, working close water first or the main seam? Moving low and quiet? Etc.

[@stringtwister7654]

I'd love to get some real world casting tips in tight cover. Like when you are brook trout fishing, most streams are way overgrown. This one you were fishing was pretty open. I stay hung in the bushes! Lol

[@nate627]

Yes this please!! I suck at casting in tight places, no one on KZbin has a video showing it either. They don't understand what a rhododendron thicket looks like!!

[@bluerocker4118]

I agree, I travel to NC a few times a year and always struggle with casting in the small creek's.. Just subscribed to your channel not sure how I've been missing it.. Excellent job on the videos

[@archery1015]

That would be cool, how about go back after Goliath and give a few casting tips, show us what's in your pack, your your favorite wading shoes, which sole, what's for lunch, your worst fall while fishing, who got you into fly fishing? Just let us get to know you better? But casting tips would be very much appreciated

[@burnsville3066]

Just went fly fishing for the 1st time 2 weeks ago. Bought a simple rig but with good line. I could definitely use some casting pointer's. Like how to get your 4 dollar fly out of a tree? Lol

[@bigskyoutdoors4232]

I would also like to see a video of you showing how to find small streams that hold fish

[@skippy7896]

I think that it would be really important to go over how you keep your dry flies floating. When I first started fly fishing I was struggling with this and there really isn't that much info about it.

[@zealgaming2835]

Brother u need flotant liquid which u have to apply on your transparent line

[@jeffrey9055]

Use High-N-Dry liquid floatant, not the powder. You won't regret it.

[@skippy7896]

To be fair I have been fly fishing for quite a few years and know which floatants to use. This suggestion was for the beginner. There are many different ways to accomplish the same goal, but there is also many conflicting answers that can be very confusing to beginners. Also there really isn't much specific info on how to do it. Most info that they will find is just saying what brand to use and that is about it.

[@lovetheoutdoors9485]

Consider buying Albolene at Walmart. It makes a great floatant and I use it every year.

[@joshuakang4507]

@@lovetheoutdoors9485makes great lube too

[@jdawgvlogs6701]

Fly fishing with a double rig indicator set up.

[@wishywashy378]

Nice. Now streamers for browns😈

[@darrelbaillie7829]

We don't have brook trout in South Africa, but I find your techniques very helpful. I tend to primarily fish for large mouth black bass, but I will fly fish for any species. Thank you for the interesting videos 😊

[@FirstCastMedia]

Gorgeous brookies! How about some time on selecting a fly. You briefly touched what you used, but what to select when approaching a new body of water. Just an idea, but fun concept!! Have fun!!

[@m.h.english4773]

Thank you for this! When I started fly fishing in college back in 1991, things seemed so much simpler. But as I tried to progress, things got more complicated as time passed. I’ve had to learn about dropper rigs, fluorocarbon vs monofilament leaders, not to mention the sheer numbers of flies for sale at various fly shops. At times, it can all become so overwhelming. But the information you give in this video has been both useful AND informative. 😇

[@BurntValleyRoad]

Listening to one of your last comments feels like one of the most important. “How to get the trout to eat your fly”. Might be a new YT title (lol)

[@larryhudson4511]

Excellent video! I think newcomers could benefit from being shown different casting techniques. Roll, bow and arrow, change of direction, curve and others.

[@burnsville3066]

Yes that would help me SO much! I know what the roll cast is , and bow & arrow but I don't have a clue what the others are??

[@stringtwister7654]

Yes please do this

[@csmats5374]

"Be willing to walk." That's exactly like light tackle surf fishing.

[@patjordan1955]

Great idea for a series! Thanks for all your work and attention to details u put into your videos! Excellent reference for people to access.

[@caleb51748]

Locating wild trout streams and creeks like this one 👍

[@stinkylefthandfishing]

Love how you are going through your setup I also just got a renegade 8 wt for bass!

[@haroldwatson5592]

Great idea always room to learn . Knowledge is the key to success looking forward to the series . Thanks

[@karpiowydavid8571]

I am froam poland but your flyfishing channel is incredible thank you

[@nc7812]

Matching the hatch. Type and size of flies. Basically how to know and choose what flies to use

[@forgottenforest1]

Dude Sweet video. Superb info keep the videos coming

[@michaelsmith7193]

Great concept for a series, and excellent conservation content!

[@jimlewis7938]

Just recently started fly fishing in my retirement. Really enjoying your well made videos and enthusiasm you bring to it.. Keep up the great content and look forward to catching all of your series. I am only a couple hours from Blue Ridge GA so can't wait to get going.

[@jeffrey9055]

Very informative video. Love chasing natives!

[@terp53]

Very informative and entertaining. Thanks 👍🏼

[@austinlawrence2599]

Tips on fishing in tight brushy areas without getting tangled in trees & stuff

[@duke2043]

Bow & Arrow Cast!

[@bigskyoutdoors4232]

i would like to see more of the flies you use your favorites!!! I am a fly tiyer

[@bengibson2383]

Excellent video, I love your content, I like when you show what gear you’re using, I don’t really have an opinion on your next video but these tips and tricks will help people a lot including my self.

[@keith6308]

Being from Pennsylvania, the state with the most ticks (or most cases of lyme or something like that), I decided the really brushy stuff maybe is best left alone in summer and I'll take the opportunity to fish warm water and bigger open water.

[@1790jman]

I’m glad u mention the fly box because I’m not sure what colors or sizes or bug species to get cause I’ve never fly fished before that being said I think I’ll try out a box just test things

[@projectpat0]

Looking forward to this series. Hopefully you can cover Streamer fishing for beginners

[@rich9adams879]

I would really like to see a video on general care and upkeep on fly line and your reel.

[@alejalbor]

Great video! Thanks for share it. I found the same conclusions with fontinalis trout in Patagonia (Chubut, Argentina). I used to compared the performance with dryfly and nymph, and I had a similar number of catches during a beginning of the season (December) in the same river (Gualjaina).

[@drewthomas1067]

In depth videos on dy vs wet fly/nymph vs streamers in your opinion please!

[@chriscov282]

Great creative idea ! I am a visual learner . Keep it up!

[@teamlosi11]

Hey fellas. Nice video 👌

[@jackellwood5355]

Hey new to fishing caught my first bass today! Cool video I been trying to learn how to do fly fishing my friends say it’s fun

[@appleseeD552]

Great vid bro.🙂👍 Very informative, definitely...and a great series to run with. 🙂👍 Unfortunately, living on the West Coast makes this a bit challenging for me...BUT all knowledge is good. Lovin the vidz man and plz keep em comin. Oh, before I bail on this....you are ABSOLUTELY right on sayin the scenery was RIDICULOUS!!🤯 FREAKIN GORGEOUS my friend.🤯🤯 Peace ✌😎

[@kalebbmx]

i would love to start getting into steamer fishing, line etc, setups or choosing flys!

[@James.t69]

cool new series

[@jeffskynyrdoutdoors4991]

“How to effectively target finicky fish”!!!

[@briljantje9583]

I've send this vid to my boys who will get their first flyfishing adventure in July.

[@hardmanfishing]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing the video!

[@briljantje9583]

@@hardmanfishing I am sure they will share your love for this sport and the beautiful fish who are living in these creeks.

[@robertwilcken8431]

I like the tip about starting at the bottom of the hole first. Work the grid :)

[@urbancorpse5547]

Should tell us a little bit about the flies you are using, the knots you use with different types of flies, dry versus wet flies, and maybe show us how you tie those knots and explain why you use different types of knots for different flies...cuz you should be using different knots for dries and wet flies. I've seen a lot of people fly fishing that don't know the difference and watch them tie their flies on like they are tying a knot for a bait hook, and then wonder why they are not catching anything or wonder why their fly came off / snapped off when they set the hook. I believe this one small detail could make a world of difference for many people that are new to fly fishing. I have been fly fishing for some 30 plus years and there is always something new to learn.

[@BurntValleyRoad]

Appreciate this video (and your skills). I have a 30 acre stretch with a creek right in the middle. I have been micro fly fishing with a 1x since July. Thank you for confirming that these fish tend to ‘get it’ once you pull one or two, or even a couple missed strikes. After minute 15 of this vid, I swapped a bead head for a bright dry and landed the biggest one in the closest pool near my house. There are several oxbows upstream that I know are filled with the bigger guys… just hadn’t considered the “bait and switch” ;)

[@BurntValleyRoad]

BTW, this creek is on Western side of the country. The Brookies look slightly different but behave the same.

[@nathanielchoate69]

Your euro nymphing setup, regarding bead sizes of flies, tippet size, fly size, and pretty much everything else to do with euro nymphing.

[@scottnock5241]

Very well done Jon.. Hey I’m all your travels do run into any rattlesnakes down there?? Your always by yourself like me and I got rattled at for the first time Sunday while brookie fishing, scared the boots off of me!!

[@jshada58]

Thank you so much for doing this. It is exactly what us new FF need to be successful. When I fish my small brookie creek I miss a lot of fish. They seem to come up and porpoise near the fly but don’t hit it. Any suggestions? Thank you.

[@gimnof]

I know next to nothing about Euro nymphing. I'd love to see a video on what it is, what you need and when to do it!

[@justinlyman2164]

I would like to see your got to setup because I’m looking into a new fly rod that is able to do everything trout fish,creeks,streamer,

[@gabrieldobbs6890]

You should go fishing for rainbow trout in Montana. They are big, I love fishing there more than anywhere.

[@ctimer8777]

U r not lying. I fiah north georgia and east tennesse mostly so there not alot of brook trout water but its my favorite by far catching lil brookes on fly.

[@Sauron124]

Where is somewhere I can get on some brookies in ga, they’re the last of the trifecta I need but I live in ga

[@mikeney5113]

Like all the videos.more of streamer fishing

[@lukehood61]

I would love to see a brown trout streamer guide video

[@thatgymlife2146]

fishing for hatchery fish vs wild fish?

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub ! Liked 🔥😲🤩

[@jeremybelk9240]

+1 for a Euro Nymphing video!

[@deanvarner9308]

Excellent video/ series, but all your videos are excellent. What box do you use for your drys? I'm trying to streamline my gear,I'm tired of carrying multiple fly boxes.trying to go minimalist, yet have everything I need-especially with summer heat coming

[@tony52398]

What things carried over and what things did you have to relearn when you switched to fly fishing

[@dxiques]

How about making to the Gatlinburg area and giving us an idea of what and where to fish there? Thanks!

[@Outofthefogoutdoors]

Streamer fishing in muddy water color choices and how to do it missing a lot of fish when I fish up stream

[@bigproblemful]

maybe a bit out there, but it would be neat to see you try tackling blackwater canyon some time down the road. supposed to be a decent population of browns in there that get almost zero pressure based on how treacherous the terrian is. from my online scouting it would have to be some time in the fall when water levels are at 80cfs or less and going alone seems like a pretty bad idea!

[@danielnguyen4536]

Great video and beautiful water man! Gotta find me some GA waters like that!

[@SouthernAppalachiaboiz]

I’m from WV and live in North GA now. There is plenty of good wild trout streams in Ga. As far as wild Brook trout streams most of them are very small and tight. NC has some great Brook trout streams right across the border. Just have to do some exploring.

[@danielnguyen4536]

Also, maybe some tips on finishing with a mono rig setup and the approach would be a helpful video!

[@danielnguyen4536]

@@SouthernAppalachiaboiz thanks for that! I’m hoping to get further up north this summer, and find some wilds

[@jeffrey9055]

I'd love to know what you consider optimal water temps for natives? Do you check stream temps before you start fishing?

[@leviswartzendruber9217]

Streamer setup and how to fish for BROWNS!!!! PLEASE!!

[@Drkhig]

Will these rules work for Tankara fishing? I have been trying to learn for 2 years - it has been almost a year since I have caught a trout. This video will help - looking forward to this series.

[@esilvers1116]

Euro nymphing tips/ set~up etc

[@donalddopp1257]

euro fishing would be great

[@beardedcycler359]

What net us that your using? I am looking a couple different ones and not sure what one to pick up.

[@thomasallred5984]

Can you tie tippet to your fly line or do you need to use leader then tie tippet to it

[@robertchilton7334]

When your dry dropping how do how do you tell what length to tie the 2nd fly?

[@ryanhull9940]

Euro nymphing setup

[@TheTroutWarrior]

I noticed you said store bought leaders. What’s the alternative to that? Do most people tie their own leaders ?

[@craigweeke7905]

Do other trout, like Rainbows hang out in the same streams or creeks as Brooks? I am TOTALLY new to fly fishing! I have one rod and reel combo. It is an Orvis Clearwater 5 wt with 9 ft rod. What do you think about that?

[@hankh1610]

Have been reading the Blog of Al Petruchi "Small Stream Reflections" sadly Al passed on over a year ago. He fished Ct. and Main mostly, where are you located? Al liked to tye Streamers and such. what do you tye for fishing for Brookies?

[@coreypoirier2]

Streamer set up

[@ryanriley1342]

fishing tailwaters is something i've alays read about but never done.

[@micheleolson8523]

can you use flys on regular rods and reels?

[@jimgollach6202]

All of my flylines are double tapered lines except for one floating line, why don't you use a double tapered line? Double tapered lines are made for delicate presentations. Line wt. Range from 2-4. Love fishing these lines, been using these lines for years. Lots of fun. Enjoyed the video. 👍

[@suzannefreburg505]

I want to know how to find these incredible fishing streams. I live in Western Washington and pretty much have to stumble upon fishing streams. That is time consuming. Also, I am new to fly fishing, having grown up in Eastern Washing fishing streams with my dad and brothers.

[@calebdunn6675]

do you prefer to buy your flies or actually hand tie them?

[@skippindocs5793]

How do you work and break down a good run?

[@lisathornton3022]

Just give me a few of those spots and I will catch more. Don't be greedy. LOL

[@tony52398]

You’ve fished all over the country, what regional differences are there? I’ve fished a ton in New Mexico and Colorado but that’s it. How does that compare to the Midwest and Appalachian areas?

[@yuichiikenaga573]

Do you use barbless?

[@patrickgullia102]

What length rod do you use?

[@guymarasco6451]

I would like you too fly fish for bass with a fly rod and reel

[@martym4335]

Where in Central NY can I learn fly fishing I'm just a beginner Used to spinning rods

[@RGJR02]

How’s that’s renegade rod?

[@cartersmith8560]

any caddis fly hatches in your area?

[@tonywalkingstick8883]

How about you spot and identify the local insects of what the trout might be hitting and show them what flies you would choose and arrangement of colors adding your own experiences of success to back it up.

[@brad5065]

How about your location. What state? You can do a video showing a monster hiding under a bank.

[@willsleavin477]

Hello, I’m trying to get into fly fishing. I don’t know much about it, however I would love your input on rods and reels. (Within a reasonable budget) $500-1000, depending on my negotiating skills with my parents. I’ve heard great things about the Orvis Helios rods. I’d love to use it in small streams and rivers.

[@nathananderson3681]

No reason to start with Orvis Helios, you won't reap the rewards of how nice it is. The Orvis Clearwater is what you should look for - it's cheaper, but extreme quality and not something you will outgrow. It can last you a long time

[@josephlehosky6889]

Great idea for a series. Question for now is: when you say you are euro nymphing, it is hard or impossible to see your leader. Are you floating the sighted or are you using the floating end of your fly line as the sighter?

[@TheFuel89]

In euro nymphing there is little to no fly line involved. Leader is straight line from tip of the rod to the weighted fly and you should be able to feel everything that happens to the fly. This is also why there are specialized euro nymphing rods. There is also so called "indicator line" you can use, which is just regular line but colored in two tones, which you can use as sight indicator. I'm sure euro nymphing will be covered in this series! I hope this is of some help. Tight lines!

[@hardmanfishing]

I don’t use regular fly line while euro nymphing. Right now I have cortland’s mono core euro nymphing line. Any regular fly line introduces sag and makes strike detection difficult. I use a sighter (brightly colored line) to detect strikes.

[@kirkshammett94]

Wat state are u in?