I Caught the King of this Tiny Creek! (Tenkara Fly Fishing Adventures)

[@rogerolander458]

Sometimes big surprises come in small packages.

[@Droptineful]

I think everyone was holding their breath and rooting for you to land those fish. Awesome video. 🙏🏻 for sharing!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Lol thanks!

[@hillbillysportsman5818]

In the southern Appalachian mountains where I fish for native brookies it is mostly streams that are very brushy. Great video!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@jamesjahoda1613]

When I was a little kid I caught my first brook trout in a creek just this size. Alone in the woods. So much fun!

[@leemowers9395]

nice little stream outing.

[@beach3girl459]

Those trout are gorgeous and your enthusiasm is entertaining (was gonna say infectious, but...)

[@TenkaraAddict]

Lol they are pretty, aren't they? Thanks!

[@yepyep27]

That’s funny

[@nancygaenssley4168]

He should come to N GA. We have nothing but small creeks with heavy brush!

[@carlosandreblatt]

That is pure gold... Beyond chalenging the other point about this brushy creeks is that most people ignore them so the fishing pressure is low.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Exactly! Thanks Carlos.

[@andrewwayment4260]

I’d bring a pair of garden sheers with me to make some of the holes more fishable in the future.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Definitely wouldn't hurt!

[@ragnar010162]

I like small, secluded streams like this too vs. a large open river surrounded by other anglers ten to one.

[@NarrowRoad4Jesus]

I fish a stream very similar to this and I can truly say, it’s the most difficult and technical fishing when it comes to trout.

[@richardsager7144]

I think this is one of your best episodes!

[@neilyoung7660]

i think id add a pruning saw to my fishing bag :) i know you cant do that but it would sure be tempting.

[@elsewhere9167]

Cool video... love these tiny creeks.

[@yoopermann7942]

these are the types of creeks i grew up fishing!! i use a short rod and a short line

[@davidwellen830]

I don't fish but if someone told me they caught a 12 inch fish from that small stream I would be amazed. You really know how to work that equipment you have! Nice video, keep them coming, and thank you, It is almost like getting outside for a little while.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Pretty crazy, isn't it? I wouldn't have believe it myself if it hadn't happened to me several times now. Thanks David!

[@ChandlerWeaseGuitar]

You caused me to go buy my first tenkara rod.... and all I have to say is thank you

[@TenkaraAddict]

Awesome! And you're welcome 😁

[@ghandy9290]

Same here.......watched many videos and decided to try it out since I backpack so much. Thank you for introducing me to this fantastic way to fish.

[@John-ve3gg]

Great ! Thank you for sharing!

[@usnavy46]

Really amazing how you're able to get your fly into such tight spots. If you had the time, would you consider demonstrating how to bow and arrow cast and still get your line off the water to not spook the fish as you do in so many of your videos. Great video BTW, I really look forward to getting your weekly videos.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I don't think there's much to demonstrate. Just keep the rod top high enough that a minimal amount of line is on the water. And even if line does touch the water, it's not a big deal. I don't think the fish in a stream like this mind. Thanks for watching, Ron.

[@jemezdave]

Nice fish! That creek is typical of conditions that I usually fish in Northern NM, lol. I have that kiyotaki 180 as well.

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's a fun size to fish! Thanks David.

[@АндрейСеменов-ъ5с9ж]

Прекрасное видео и природа. С удовольствием порыбачить бы там.

[@chouyi007]

Is that really Southwest WY? I didn't realize anywhere in Wyoming wasn't covered in snow in early March (or April, or May, for that matter)! Heck, where my family and I fish in Wyoming, it snows on us every time we're there, and that's in June and July ;)

[@TenkaraAddict]

Check the video description to see when the video was filmed 👍

[@chouyi007]

@@TenkaraAddict Ah, thanks for the tip! Still, that's amazing - or at least seems to me - to have such great weather so early in the year there. Great catches and keep them coming!

[@peterdiebel7372]

Perfect pan size trout! Native species as well ? Do u ever eat any of these fish? Butter, sea salt, ect. ?

[@serpent6710]

Where did you snag a 180? Can’t find em anywhere. Shortest I’ve found is the 240. Use mine in the smokies.

[@368degreefishing4]

AWSOME vid love the fishing keep up the good work btw 2nd

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks!

[@davidhall8874]

I don't think you were speechless!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Lol maybe not!

[@garyshinn4626]

Might go back to that stream this winter with an ax and cut out a few places to fish.

[@PnwPryo]

This is awesome I gotta get a tenkara rod

[@blmastiffable]

That is the size of creek I prefer to fish. Nice job.

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's a fun size, though I prefer ones where you can do proper casts. Thanks for watching.

[@torygraffen9449]

Looks like you need to do a little tree trimming in the fall/winter. just enough to get around and cast.

[@troufoot]

I agree, I cut some small casting lanes in the creek by my house before the season opens

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yep, that would definitely help things out. Thanks Tory!

[@willikebari5478]

Great Video! Greetings from Austria!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks!

[@grahvis]

Nice fish, worth the effort.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I agree! Thanks for watching.

[@cirofulviospadotto5637]

fantastic👍👍👍👍

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks!

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Where did you get your measuring net? I have a creek like that a mile from my house about the same size, I know it has Native Cutthroat and a few Browns and probably some Rainbows as well but for public access there is like one or two spots you can fish it and that is it otherwise all overgrown into a jungle, it has an even smaller tributary with a couple spots you can get to with holes below waterfalls that may hold fish but the creek in between those holes is 1-2 feet across so not positive the tributary even has fish.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Just Google "Measure Net" and you'll find it. Thanks for watching.

[@nathanwilson6670]

It's impressive seeing you catch those fish. What do you think about a polarized lens for your camera? I say that because you mention how cool it is to see the fish swim in the water. I wonder if we could see it too. Or maybe a GoPro that you could drop in the water?

[@TenkaraAddict]

I have a second GoPro that I occasionally use for underwater shots. I've looked into polarizing filters for GoPros, and they all seem to fall short in one way or another. Thanks for watching.

[@robertvelasco5681]

could you do a video on how you slingshot your line?

[@TenkaraAddict]

The video would only be about 10 seconds long, as there's not much to it. You hold the rod in your dominant hand and point it in line with where you want the fly to go. Grab the fly, pull back, and let it go. It's easiest when the line + tippet is about the length of the rod.

[@MegaDcmp]

@@TenkaraAddict I just want to work out what I've seen Joe Humphries do, where he winds a small handful of fly line and does a slightly longer-range bow and arrow cast. I've recently hooked/caught a couple of fish on close-in bow and arrow casts, it's pretty fun, and once you work out your angle it works pretty well. I don't Tenkara, but lately I've been doing a lot of fishing with almost no fly line past the rod tip, so it's similar. Great videos, you are really fun to watch, your experiences seem very pure.

[@skeating2818]

How did the Mizouke rod work? If I have a Dragontail Foxfire, would it work on a creek this size?

[@cbearabc]

Kool! 😎

[@robertperman8967]

What fly are you using?

[@ashtoncunningham6981]

When I saw king I got excited I anyone else thinking trying my tenkara for coho ...

[@guybaumgartner4244]

NICE FISH cool the tenkara 1m80

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Guy!

[@elvioravasio2516]

Bravo 👍

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks 👍

[@stevewalcott9546]

Beautiful fish for such a tiny creek! Glad you’re using the right tools for the job, who cares what the tenkara “purists” say about short tenkara rods. You simply could not fish such a brush choked stream with a 12’ rod! Bottom line is you caught some great fish!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Agreed! Thanks Steve.

[@kevingundelach8753]

Very nice stream to protect. If you do trim do it from the inside.Poor access keeps the grocery fishing away.

[@360fishingadventures8]

It appears that there are some bigger fish in that creek.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Indeed!

[@berniebaldwin1435]

Where did you get your Shimotsuke Kiyotaki 180 rod? I've been looking for one. I checked Amazon and many other sites and all that I found was it has been discontinued. Thanks

[@TenkaraAddict]

eBay. There were still a few left when I bought mine a month ago, but it looks like they've been sold now.

[@danielraymadden]

Do you eat fish

[@sedna90377]

how can a fish live in such shallow and narrow waters? i can't believe it

[@TenkaraAddict]

I guess there just needs to be enough water, and apparently there is. Thanks Gerald.

[@austinjames9633]

Trout dont typically care for deep water unless it's hot out. They have enough water flowing year around and all of those trees provide great shade + all the bugs that fall in the water. Its pretty much great conditions.

[@360fishingadventures8]

Exactly the kinda fishing I do except I use worms. I know, I'm a cheater, but I catch fish on it.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Hey, whatever works!

[@BenCadeMckenzie]

First

[@DeeMoback]

Small creek......use long rod with short line...yup..... that's why the technique is called "short-lining" ....just thought you might be interested ..... literally put your fly on top of their head..... yup

[@DeeMoback]

Real small creek I have fished eith line as short as 1 foot..... 15 foot rod will allow you to reach through many places..... yup

[@TenkaraAddict]

No thanks!

[@TenkaraAddict]

No thanks!

[@DeeMoback]

@@TenkaraAddict none so blind as those who will not see ..... I am 66 and was fishing tenkara style before you were born..... did alot of dapping also(you don't want to know about that either).....yup