I Caught a 36 Inch Brown Trout

[@ryanjones5592]

The best part of this video is how absolutely speechless Ben is after landing that monster. WOW. Well done sir.

[@alewis3707]

Lol, I thought the same thing....when Ben is left speechless, it's been an epic day.

[@BMWQC]

Yeah, it was funny how they didn’t talk for awhile. They were just speechless!

[@MrShabotshalom]

What flies and size are you using? and

[@lee8287]

It did fit in the net!

[@dkni231]

That's why it called Minnow Creek

[@ElKayCee2270]

So completely impressed by your respect of that fish. In todays social media age that fish would have been manhandled for ten minutes of photos before release only to belly up later. Congratulations. Fish of a lifetime.

[@lee8287]

We have that problem in salt water too. I hate seeing people spend 10 minutes with a giant tarpon just for a monologue.

[@rockymountaintrout2689]

They keep a lot of fish out of the water longer than I would generally do, but still short enough for pretty high survival rates. I also know it's a lot harder to get clean releases off a boat, but I try to keep fish out of the water for 3 seconds max.

[@mattykraemer]

You got back in the boat and got your friends on fish. Good man. That was a monster. Your career has peaked. It’s all 10” fish from here on out. Great vid

[@nikkikiska]

Tons of respect for how you handled the fish; didn't even drag him into the boat at the risk of her getting away. The number of youtube videos of anglers handling fish with dry hands, dragging fish across the shore, etc. is terrifying.

[@devon762]

The collective silence the moment after you let that fish go says it all.. those are the moments you live for. Congratulations man. Thanks for bringing us along for that ride.

[@Blues2cool]

55 years of fly fishing, and I have never seen a brown that big. Great job, my friend. Oh, one more thing take that sticker off your truck that sez I suck at fly fishing!

[@3for5spotshooter]

Try the Salmon River in NY for the Fall spawning run - where i grew up or any of tbe Great Lakes rivers and streams.

[@anthonys5844]

there is a LOUD quiet on the boat when you hook into one of those, you know what is at stake. well done landing and even better job getting her back into the water quick, everyone who fishes that stretch dreams of that fish!

[@joshuad.3466]

Congrats Ben, that’s the fish of many lifetimes ! You deserve it, well done !

[@asainthug9]

Subbed because he didn’t say “let’s go!” Congrats on a magnificent catch!

[@PowellGuide]

Bro, I've been guiding 27 + years at Lees Ferry and to hear another guide say you feel like your floating is great to hear! Congratulations on a beast of a brown and a great crew to boot. Cheers

[@peteshallcross787]

So, we are from Wisconsin and in March of '21 we took a tandem kayak down the Colorado through Horseshoe Bend to Lee's Ferry, might have been your boat rental ? I've never seen so many trout and waterfowl in my life! I'm 66 and that week I knocked 2 off the bucket list, Angel's Landing and 2 days later down the Colorado. As I ran back to our vehicle to put the paid sticker on the dash I fell and broke my left toe and pulled my right hamstring! But, the boat wasn't leavin' without me. Love that area.

[@PowellGuide]

@peteshallcross787 hello, it wasn't me. I only guide for fishing. It's a beautiful office, ues.

[@walker8989]

What’s the biggest rainbow you’ve seen at lee’s ferry? I fished it 23 years ago and have been thinking of going back now. I remember a 5wt wasn’t big enough.

[@nestoroniFL]

Finally getting a chance to watch this one while I’m sitting at the vise, and wow what a day! Dope moments for all 3 guys. THESE are the days that we live for - this is why we spend countless dollars on gear, countless hours on the water. Absolutely love it.

[@scottwilliams6752]

The look on your face, Ben is priceless! Well done my friend. That was a hell of a fish!

[@benjaminhutchings5721]

You should have checked that brown for his New Zealand passport!!! That is a beautiful fish! Holy cow! Nice catch dude!

[@OutdoorsPodcast]

Loved the video Ben. One of the most upbeat, buddy fishing videos you’ve made recently. “Good country there Kyle!” I can’t speak for everyone else, but it would be cool to see you do a more technical video on rowing techniques and how you manage different types of water. Thanks again for making the content. Cheers with a lagerado!

[@markzaleski2176]

Amazing fish! Congrats Ben! 100% deserved and love how it truly impacted you!

[@jvhenry1320]

Spechless here. The change in music made the anticipation even better. What a video and fish!

[@mikea9365]

Wonder if the monster you caught spooled another guy and thats where the cast away fly line came from. Congratulations man, you earned that one! 💪

[@robertlouis24]

Congrats - fish of a lifetime - love your videos, and your attitude to life ❤️

[@davidbrant5423]

It amazes me that a trout can get so big in a river I couldn’t even imagine seeing a fish like that I honestly wouldn’t believe it let alone catching one

[@EricPeterson-e5n]

Holy Toledo. Fish of a lifetime. After six or so years of following your channel you've certainly lived up to the name. Love it! It's all about memories and for sure many other fisherman won't believe that story. But I will

[@TJRainbowWarrior]

Congratulations! What an awesome fish. Your expressions told the story. 👍🏼

[@andrewchapman2491]

Now you can really focus on tenkara fishing.

[@MichaelBrewick]

nice one

[@thobbs4054]

Three guys on a rockin' float, streamer slinging and hooking up. Fun stuff all the way down. Thanks for the ride !

[@highholescramblers]

Unreal Ben. Love how raw your reaction was. Best fly fishing video I’ve seen this year. What a beauty. Thanks for being real, no bullshit giant fish setups.

[@Tjk186]

For a guy who sucks at fly fishing, I think you did a pretty good job with that huge brown trout 😅...many congrats ...fish of a lifetime ...guess you'll be retiring from fly fishing now :)...glad your rod and set up etc was there for you too

[@hobbyoftheday4017]

I've never been happier for anyone on you tube to get their hands on a fish! Great video Ben

[@daveschlom4033]

My favorite YT fly fishing vid of all time. Maybe not the "best" (whatever that means) but after faithfully watching your videos for a while, that catch and release was just an awesome display of good fortune meeting a finely tuned angler along with great teamwork from your companions. Just perfect man. I will think of this every time I put on my hoodie and hope that some fine day, I will suck a little less.

[@mdaley3102]

Wow, what a great day. Everyone caught nice fish and that brown you caught, just amazing and a great memory. 😊

[@dannyb6968]

WOW!, That fish was HUGE! Great video, awesome fish. Thank you for sharing.

[@evankassel6733]

Such a cool float. You found one of the prehistoric units on that stretch - good job! Biggest one I've seen come out of there yet! Awesome to see it on video, thanks for sharing!

[@mattachtemeier5296]

haha the stress in your voice when landing that EPIC fish is a feeling i know all to well. especially with trout, trying to land a beast but also making sure to not hurt it is battle all by itself. well done dude.

[@chrismsfo]

Unbelievable. I was so nervous for you during that fight and my Mouth was wide open when I saw that monster. Congrats and thanks for keeping it wet! Nice job.

[@Politikn]

Ben, you really are a huge fly fisherman. Really appreciated the hat with the monster fish. But not really about the fish but being out there with people who are more excited than your are that you caught it.

[@mooneyman13]

Wow, great fish! I was just waiting for the Roy Scheider voiceover - “You’re gonna need a bigger net!”

[@elroberto22]

I screamed "OH NO!" when it fell out of the net. Insane freak of a fish!!!! Congrats Ben, nice work crew!

[@arcticmorning]

not often i see a quick release on a trophy fish... I gave you a thumbs up for that... most fisherman what 10 minutes of pictures at different angles then to release a exhausted fish that needs 10 minutes of reviving... nice job you guys

[@TheAcousticshade]

That was beautiful handling. "Head in the water please." Is where it's at man. Let's goo!!! Great work doods

[@melnavarro3758]

Wow! Just wow! Been fishing for a long time and I’ve never seen fish that big. Good job

[@salmo3t900]

What an amazing trout! My 35"+ was April 93. Watching you land that brought back some memories. Thanks for sharing yours.

[@NijimasuHeaven]

A 36-inch of this color in this condition is unreal!! Congratulations!

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Ben!! Dang brother, what an epic battle and fish!! That was incredible. That was an awesome day of fishing ... makes me miss rafting and fishing in Montana with my brothers! Keep up the great work, my friend. 🙂✌️🎣

[@GABABQ2756]

Ben was speechless?😅. Fish of a lifetime 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Bookpilled]

Respect for that quick release.

[@KBBOUTDOORS]

thats insane man and ive never been more impressed with how fast you let it go! Most people would have taken pics for 30mins congrats

[@camerannC]

I can't even imagine. Thank you for taking good care of her.

[@helensittig8530]

That video made me feel warm and fuzzy. I think I’ll watch it a couple more times🥰

[@mattstout856]

Love how fast you released that fish! Many people would have taken 100 photos and probably killed the fish in the process.

[@kurtw.2585]

He has the whole thing on video.

[@CONEHEADDK]

YES - I also thought about that.. They way to go..!!!

[@MrNegative57]

Jaws the river edition..." We're gonna need a Bigger net" that was incredible

[@patriciadrypolcher5505]

ok, that was a big fish, a monster. I think that would round out the 2023 fishing season for anyone. Thanks

[@conorlinehan4434]

I hope if I catch a fish of that caliber i can handle it as well as you did. Fantastic. Congrats.

[@suzanneflores8314]

I am hooked on naming you fish - all named after movie stars and a quote, Mr. Trivia Man. Scarlett, tomorrow is another day!

[@Gofishinmore]

The dead silence after you let her go, everyone exhausted and in shock. So cool!

[@JLindz99]

Never thought I’d see a speechless Ben…..even forgot to name the beast….awesome to see!

[@TechAssuranceATL]

Holy Schnikies! That Brown was HUGE!! So much fun watching your videos, congrats on that Goliath Brown Trout

[@Cbockhoff]

Wow thanks for sharing the epic catch!

[@sp33dyswhitness-10]

After catching a fish of that caliber so many thoughts run through your mind you basically just wanna sit back and enjoy your experience and see your buddys catch fish lol I love those days

[@chasingfeathersflyfishing]

That is a day you dream about. Great scenery and beautiful fish!

[@brianunger1]

That was insane! Fish of a lifetime! Your going to dream of that fish forever…..

[@acemichael3369]

Dude, when you picked that fish up out of the net I got goosebumps! F*%king INCREDIBLE!

[@Zachandersson]

Nice Jurassic fish!

[@jimmarkovich4119]

I commend your ability to stay calm, and most importantly the care of the fish! Congratulations!! Hope you buy a bigger net...

[@TonyBBQ]

congrats dude, ur vids helped a lot when i was picking up fly fishing - well deserved

[@ph1shstyx]

Congrats on catching that absolute dinosaur of a brown, looks like you need a bigger net for your boat now though, and if anyone questions it just point to this video.

[@paulconklin]

Livin up to your name!! Great fish dude.

[@jdmec81]

Amazing fish! I saw a brown that size swim under my canoe in a reservoir once. I’ve been dreaming about catching him for years.

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Nice day out with the friends catching some nice fish . Yup that’s a big brown . Stay Hugh

[@jaynesjunction]

Speechless Ben? Congratulations bud!

[@tombeyer375]

One beautiful brown right there!! Your expression said it all Ben!! Congrats are in order Ben! That's why a lot of us get lost outdoors ON PURPOSE!! (: :)!

[@Dogsrule777]

Dude those fish are so beautiful! I’ve gotta experience that whitewater / drifting style fishing someday. Awesome country!

[@jonhusby9029]

HUGE mic drop! That was a beast! Congrats! 👊

[@DustyTrailsOutdoors]

Man that’s the best fishing day I’ve seen in my entire life!!!

[@1Stewman1]

Congrats on a most epic day. Thanks for taking us along.

[@SanctumOfDreams]

If the dudes I used to fish with had caught that fish, they would have been hopping and hollering, measured it 20 times and taken a pic from every angle imaginable to let it go back in belly up. I like seeing someone who can handle their fishing

[@jimc4839]

That was fun. Nice fish. Like the quick release.

[@coloradocatchcleanandcook3426]

The best part of this for me is watching you hold that massive brown with a hat on that says I suck at fly fishing. Honestly tho beautiful fish man.

[@johnneill5960]

Nice job & excellent handling of the fish too many folks mishandle a great fish like that

[@badRandy2100]

Mad respect for anyone who turns a fish like that loose. Congrats

[@davids7943]

Great fish! When I saw the description of 36" brown and then saw the size of the net on your boat, I thought... its gonna be a circus...

[@bmares41]

Holy crap! That was on amazing fish! You are the Huge fly fisher Man!

[@gooldenwending]

What a tank. Looks like an epic day on the water.

[@RoryLynott]

You need a HUGE net. Stellar fish, love it.

[@mateoguinart]

Amazing brown, congratulation.Good crew...

[@matthewmendini4718]

Awesome fish, awesome reaction, awesome video as always, Ben!

[@Dforce111]

Great job fellas. No easy task landing a beast like that. Fish of a lifetime no doubt.

[@jeffreylong6663]

Wow! Just wow, truly a remarkable fish! The normally loquacious Ben is struck speechless 😂 I would be too! Congratulations!

[@chrispankey807]

Bro that was so cool. I have so much respect for how well you treated that fish, you genuinely could have lost it just making sure it was taken care of. Mad respect, happy for you man! You suck at fly fishing.

[@blowinshtup6553]

a nice PTJ pellet fish,no doubt

[@timdeweese8680]

I would like this twice if I could.

[@rogerbird7015]

Great fish! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing!

[@fishinacreek]

awesome job taking care of that fish. that was insane!

[@dirkvannieuwenhove]

Absolute congratulations Ben! That is a whopper!!! Well deserved you caught this big one! ❤️

[@steelhead6368]

That was a MASSIVE FISH! Congratulations!

[@theredfishchronicles7929]

HOLY SHIT BEN!!! That was AMAZING!!! Jurassic Fish!! Well done Boys!!!

[@therivergoat]

Congrats on that tank!!! Hell of a day on the water

[@tfbattag]

Damn. I miss that section of water. I've caught quite a few submarine sized rainbows in there, but that is by far the biggest brown I've seen in that stretch. Nice job!

[@andronomisneltron3231]

Once in a lifetime fish right there. Awesome vid.

[@Flyordie11300]

After landing that thing you can take that hat off now. Nice work.

[@Godlobber]

That fish was amazing, that's a steelhead sized brown trout.... daaaaammmmnnnnn....

[@christianalley7669]

Fantastic release! Great job gentlemen, great job!

[@JohnMcKean-ju9un]

Well done! And I agree, I don't think I've ever seen you speechless.

[@hogislandboats]

Thoroughly enjoyed that video. Thank you for sharing!