I Caught a 36 Inch Brown Trout

Is that a big one?
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[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@andrewchapman2491]

Now you can really focus on tenkara fishing.

[@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!

[@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

[@joshuad.3466]

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

[@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.

[@markzaleski2176]

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

[@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!

[@vibratingstring]

That was as big as the epic ones that the divers on Wachussett and Quonipog talk about near the hydro dams.

[@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.

[@scottwilliams6752]

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

[@robertlouis24]

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

[@rogerbird7015]

Great fish! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing!

[@Cbockhoff]

Wow thanks for sharing the epic catch!

[@TJRainbowWarrior]

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

[@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!

[@asainthug9]

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

[@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!

[@mdaley3102]

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

[@carlmoeller56]

Nice work Ben!!!

[@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.

[@hobbyoftheday4017]

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

[@Silver_Gray]

That’s an awesome catch. Congratulations man.

[@mattthal8037]

Fantastic fish!

[@dannyb6968]

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

[@salmo3t900]

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

[@hogislandboats]

Thoroughly enjoyed that video. Thank you for sharing!

[@matthewmendini4718]

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

[@JMATT94109]

Absolutely love this. Banger of a fish.

[@user-ls6mv7ue5z]

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

[@TonyBBQ]

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

[@benjaminhutchings5721]

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

[@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.

[@christianalley7669]

Fantastic release! Great job gentlemen, great job!

[@natrone2116]

Wow!! Congrats man!

[@austintrenkamp8205]

Incredible, so stoked, happy for ya Ben, you deserve it 👍🤘

[@tricitiestrout]

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

[@czwirner]

Congrats Ben!!

[@paulconklin]

Livin up to your name!! Great fish dude.

[@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! 💪

[@chasingfeathersflyfishing]

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

[@thobbs4054]

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

[@chadkeith8132]

That was awesome! Congratulations!

[@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

[@mkendle87]

Amazing! Just curious. What rod weight?

[@harlsm]

Congrats man!!

[@andronomisneltron3231]

Once in a lifetime fish right there. Awesome vid.

[@kellyl593]

Congrats Ben. That is amazing great job well deserved!!

[@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.

[@realityobservationalist7290]

Legendary!!! Well done sir

[@seanfalconer7182]

What a beautiful fish 😎👍🏻

[@timtollett8513]

Good stuff man! What a hell of a fish....Congrats.

[@gregorybozovich6660]

Congrats Dude!

[@Bookpilled]

Respect for that quick release.

[@averagebilly9436]

Amazing fish!!

[@jeffcaganich1101]

Looks like an awesome time and great rapids.

[@dirkvannieuwenhove]

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

[@therivergoat]

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

[@helensittig8530]

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

[@steelhead6368]

That was a MASSIVE FISH! Congratulations!

[@jimholland1592]

That was crazy amazing congrats 😉

[@rickhorne299]

Ben, nice piloting!

[@conorlinehan4434]

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

[@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.

[@garybaudino2756]

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

[@Zachandersson]

Nice Jurassic fish!

[@jaynesjunction]

Speechless Ben? Congratulations bud!

[@ericcohen2597]

WOW.....JUST, WOW!!!!!! Well done brother!!!

[@DrewPeabawls]

Well done Ben!

[@beezersurf]

Much respect. That was a monster.

[@jimc4839]

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

[@creek_made]

That fish was AMAZING dude, nice

[@nickp.2432]

What an experience. Great job 👍👍🇺🇲

[@Dogsrule777]

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

[@rplecker]

Good job- that's a whole lotta fish!

[@elroberto22]

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

[@jonhusby9029]

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

[@mateoguinart]

Amazing brown, congratulation.Good crew...

[@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. 🙂✌️🎣

[@gooldenwending]

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

[@thebrackishfly1707]

Freakin awesome!! Congrats on that monster!

[@BrookieCooki84]

Congrats Ben! What a fish!

[@luket2169]

That was legendary!!!!!

[@dylanjohnson4004]

Great Video!! Stay Huge!!

[@kknudten]

Well done Ben! Monster!

[@ryantherock7664]

Congrats what rod were you using?

[@mickanddeb8144]

Wow Ben that was awesome, fish of a lifetime buddy. 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JLindz99]

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

[@benzomer7263]

Absolutely incredible. Wow

[@tomk76]

What Fly? Way to go, Ben!🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@neillee4406]

beastly. helluva fish. pretty awesome fishery to have a fish grow to that size!!

[@patriciadrypolcher5505]

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

[@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

[@isaacregalado2369]

Great job!!

[@daverench2327]

holy shit! that was a big fish! congratulations

[@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

[@brianunger1]

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

[@fishingblackwatersound]

That was a monster fish Ben congratulations

[@johnneill5960]

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

[@lbtn1]

Wow!! Nice job bud!!! Congratulations from Patagonia!!!