I found the PERFECT STREAM - Amazing CAMPING and FISHING - this stream has it all! part 11

I'm exploring a small stream in Colorado that is absolutely breathtaking and full of big trout in part 11 of the 2 month truck bed camping road trip! The day before (pt 10 below) I hike into a remote stream looking for native cutthroat trout and planned to do it again today. But at the last minute change my mind and decide to explore another stream in the area. I'm glad I did, this stream was stunning and a great spot to camp!
Check out the other parts in the series or watch it all on my channel:
Part 10 - Hike in to the backcountry • BACKCOUNTRY HIKE to a ...
Part 1 - start the 2 month road trip in NM - • Part 1 - 2 month campi...
My Truck bed build - • Video
All the flies I used during my 2 month road trip:
• The ONLY FLIES U NEED ...
Find me here:
/ looknfishy
/ looknfishy
looknfishy.blogspot.com/
#flyfishing #looknfishy #truckcamping

[@andyp9678]

im flabbergasted at the number of beautiful streams that you fish, and there dosent seem to be any other people there, briliant videos

[@martinlugus5499]

You must be the most unassuming guy on KZbin.. Much envy.

[@toddsomsel4414]

Great water,

[@MrMinkey11]

WOW…. The scenery is just off the hook. Myself being a bachelor I live on Montreal steak seasoning. Putting meals on the grill is about as fancy as I get. Watching you crack a beer after a day of fishing made me want to head for the woods. Keep the videos coming I look forward to them after work.

[@LooknFishy]

My favorite way to end a day!

[@garylee190]

Strong trout, beautiful water & scenery - life is good! Thanks for sharing.

[@LooknFishy]

True on all accounts!

[@sbrown8307]

Loved how you palmed the reel to take up slack. I never thought of that. You are a fish machine, especially on the smaller creeks where your line control, and ability to sniff out fishy water is second to none.

[@LooknFishy]

I definitely have a good time!

[@13jonnyray]

I am loving this whole series. I think that the beer cracking should be your sign off on every video now. It’s pretty epic.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, I wish I had thought of it sooner! Not sure I do it much after these vids!

[@jimpyle560]

Just keeps getting better. And you didn’t poke your eye out.

[@LooknFishy]

Or break any bones lol!

[@bmceowen2]

wow! amazing fish and surroundings!

[@LooknFishy]

A super spot to just be be!

[@robertmajor4904]

Great video as always, just catching trout and enjoying life in the outdoors!

[@LooknFishy]

You got that right!

[@43lbcat]

Again with the perfect water! Great vid to start this Monday

[@LooknFishy]

Wish every Monday could start like this lol!

[@alanmcclintock5527]

Thanks again for another gem. Some hefty one's for sure!

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely a good time!

[@kennydean4083]

What a great stream fantastic fishing.. Always great videos.

[@CA-qv2ux]

Wow!! Spectacular stream and amazing fishing with those veiws.. how fun, you are one lucky dude!

[@LooknFishy]

It was a special place, glad I got to be there! No question!

[@kenogster3059]

Killin it. Those were all beauties.

[@LooknFishy]

I had a good time that day!

[@markstott6689]

I do love a good trout. Such a pretty fish.

[@LooknFishy]

They are a good time for sure!

[@TheStephenPB]

Might be my favorite video of the series yet! Epic and beautiful fishery and scenery. These coordinates are worth far north of $1m, ha! Just got back from my 4mo trip out West this summer as well. Now living vicariously through your videos and cool to see how both of us could spend about the same time out there and fish 1, maybe 2 of the same bodies of water. Keep em comin and tight lines!

[@LooknFishy]

Wow, 4 months sounds pretty great! Yea, lots of water out there to get lost on!

[@mikeroll9868]

You’re killing me. Beautiful fish and beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, definitely need more days like that in my life!

[@stephenhaegele2297]

What a gorgeous stream!

[@LooknFishy]

Those are what make me want to live in my truck and keep exploring. Amazing what's out there!

[@glenndotter5021]

Super nice as usual. Been in a neck brace all summer so your videos are my escape. Will be able to hit the water again in mid Sept. Till them I appreciate ya Drew

[@LooknFishy]

Glad to add some positive vibes to the grind.

[@jimgollach6202]

Wow drew! I guess you could say you found the perfect stream, you landed some big fish from that stream. Big fish, excellent scenery for dinner, just can't beat that. Oh yeah I can smell dinner cooking. 👍👍👍👍enjoyed the video.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, I agree...that day was amazing!

[@infie]

Nice variety on this one! I love brown trout.

[@worldobserver3515]

Nice fish. I really enjoy these videos. Very relaxing, I feel like I am there.

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

Yeah, that view. Priceless! I practice same thing, retired so I let those who still work have my spots on weekends. Such limited access on East Coast so...yeah, Kudos!

[@LooknFishy]

Views like that are what make the 20+ hour drives worth it!

[@SwitchbackGuitars]

You are living the dream!

[@LooknFishy]

Doing my best to for sure!

[@bkash94]

Those fish are stunning!

[@LooknFishy]

truth!

[@lisagrimmett6957]

Oh my! Doesn’t get any better

[@LooknFishy]

Couldn't agree more!

[@j.knutson3486]

Dang man, what a day! 👏

[@LooknFishy]

It was pretty incredible!

[@happycamper4429]

When I was a backcountry ranger with the AK parks dept I said "Hey Bear" so much walking into brush it felt like I had someone I was always talking too😂

[@LooknFishy]

Yea, I'd be talking to myself thru a megaphone lol!

[@happycamper4429]

@@LooknFishy Love your channel. My friends and I ride our motorcycles around the east coast looking for remote areas to fish. Keep the videos coming!

[@mikeherman6434]

Great fish,you make it look easy

[@LooknFishy]

Haha...magic of editing!

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

Another good video! Some nice trout and some nice country! Love Colorado! Tightlines!

[@LooknFishy]

It was a great day for sure! Wish everyday ended with a view like that one!

[@bdfree901]

What a day…

[@marklamude2355]

Superb Drew.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank you kindly

[@masonwilhelmy2613]

Epic. Awesome stream

[@LooknFishy]

Appreciate it!

[@heisenballs]

Wow, some awesome fish in there man! I'm getting a 4x4 capable vehicle here soon, so excited to have similar adventures. Keep up the awesome work dude!

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks man, it was definitely a great day!

[@AnEm_Fishing]

yeah .... some amazing places in there and great fishing too. nice one mate ...

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks bro!

[@daveclark1904]

Man such an epic series Drew! Thanks for bringing us along! I've been fly fishing for only a year since moving to Colorado and itching to find some new spots like these soon. Getting sick of the crowded areas haha!

[@LooknFishy]

It was a great trip. My advice...the further you get from any city in Colorado the more isolated you will be! I don't even drive thru Denver!

[@daveclark1904]

@@LooknFishy Thanks! yeah we're in the south end of Colorado springs so I have the whole pikes peak region at my fingertips and have been checking some of the well known spots for some good success, but I wanna get far far away from all that and spend a few days in the bush finding new zones and figuring this place out!

[@SigmaWolfOutdoors]

Beutiful heathly fish in that stream ...heck ya the good stuff

[@LooknFishy]

You got that right!

[@marcello234]

That is just paradise..... we've got NOTHING like that here in Australia.

[@fishinisgood8119]

Nicely done

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much!

[@ontheflyoutdoors735]

Nice video! Those were some beautiful healthy looking fish.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, was a great stream!

[@russelrogers2540]

Meal with a view after a good day fishing. Don't know if it gets any better.

[@LooknFishy]

Not in my book!

[@joshreed7102]

Man, those are some nice fish for such a small stream. But damn look at all the beetle kill.

[@LooknFishy]

Funny thing is I didn't notice it until the end of the day while camping under a bunch of dead trees with the winds gusting over 30 mph!

[@RadDad1980]

A gem!

[@LooknFishy]

I agree!

[@swoopdog54]

Awesome!

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks!

[@jimmurphy1516]

Those are quality fish and the dropper slayed them. I guess I have to tie some up! Great video.

[@LooknFishy]

It was a good day for sure! Those droppers were super productive.

[@robinmarcgamangasso8054]

Great video! You are an amazing fly fisherman and a OK cook Ha Ha. Safe Travels and agree with others when they say keep these places a secret. Let others have to put in work and discover for themselves.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, I've been fishing longer than cooking...so maybe I'll get better at that with time! I agree, definitely how I approach yt and social media in general!

[@rgt321]

your killing me!! awesome day.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha thx dude!

[@rzavsgza]

Super glad I found your channel this is awesome. Looks like a lot of beetle kill in that area. Great fish I’m jealous

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, yea those dudes are bad news!

[@fcch1946]

You inspired me to start fly fishing. In my country it is not so popular. Good luck and I am waiting for next episodes :)

[@LooknFishy]

Awesome! Fly fishing changed my life! Next one is live on Thursday!

[@billschlafer]

Good thing you went back for the 4W eh? Those were some beefy looking Trout. What an incredible steam, and those mountain views, simply gorgeous. I really like your editing too. Nicely paced and well composed shots. Well done.

[@LooknFishy]

For sure! Thank you, always good to get some feedback. Definitely trying to add more of the story!

[@brtdds]

great videos. Being from CO i wish I would see something I recognize to know where you are! keep the videos coming.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank you! Gonna do my best to!

[@asplungable]

such a nice place! i'd love to be there one day! kind regards from Sweden.

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks for visiting

[@bike0swim0fish]

This may be a favorite.

[@LooknFishy]

This one was fun so I'm glad it came across!

[@robgrubb420]

Drew I love your videos dude.

[@LooknFishy]

Really appreciate the good vibes! Thank u for saying!

[@christiancagnacci1275]

Hey Drew.... I betchya didn't notice you caught the same rainbow twice out of that pool at @ 7:35 and 9:55 in the video! You can tell by the lack of fight put up the second time around.. (And compare the spots on the cheek) I had some similar experiences recently in very similar pools which is what brought it to my attention.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, I did. Left it in jic someone questioned the long release after I caught it at the beginning of the sequence. When it just kinda came it the second time I questioned what was up lol!

[@johns8091]

EPIC!!

[@LooknFishy]

Right on!

[@tomhairston9557]

As always, great video!!..great fish and the scenery was awesome as always..its always amazing how good a simple meal taste when you're in the mtns or anywhere outside for that matter...take care!!...btw, my trip to Lake City is off, wife says too much Covid..we get our 2nd shot tomorrow...all hope for a trip is not lost yet..lol

[@LooknFishy]

As long as there's hope...there's life in the plan!

[@tomhairston9557]

@@LooknFishy Amen brother!!

[@gtoutdoorexcursions2938]

Not really sure how you're gonna out do yourself on this summer trip! I get 3 or 4 good trips in summer usually and have to live vicariously through others on youtube during the lulls between. Definitely appreciate you taking the time to film. If I can just make it 3 more weeks then Ill be back out in the RGNF and San Juans!

[@LooknFishy]

I'm really not sure but that's a great problem to have lol! Definitely ready to head out again tho!

[@rickowens6238]

Please put Closed Captions for the hearing impaired. Lots of your videos have them but some do not. It is important to a lot of us. Thank You

[@zachryalexander40]

Holy fish! those were beauties for a little section like that! Beatle kill looks really bad there....

[@LooknFishy]

Was a good time for sure. Those dudes do a number on the forest!

[@zachryalexander40]

@@LooknFishy yeah...happens fast too. Hope you have BV and the Arkansas on on your colorado tour - we've got great waters!

[@joeg5414]

Nice! I live near Durango. So many spots like this within an hour and a half. South fork of the Rio Grande on Wolf Creek pass is one of my favorite. But yeah, trout fly fisherman's paradise here lol

[@LooknFishy]

Very cool!

[@betrickey]

That stream looked like it was loaded with some tanks!!

[@LooknFishy]

You got that right!

[@glbehnken]

that was some good looking water at 2:30

[@LooknFishy]

So glad I decide to go exploring that day!

[@jred5153]

Maybe it's just my western eye but I can't help but see all that standing fuel (Yes I know I have said that before). Great Valley stream and the population looks healthy. That one brown took off like bonefish! Cheers

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, you definitely have an eye for those dead trees! That fish had better places to be lol!

[@cindystacy4359]

You've found a treasure!

[@LooknFishy]

I definitely did!

[@jeffersonstowers5321]

Just returned from Colorado. Fishing was good on the Fryingpan, but sure wished I could have found this stream.

[@LooknFishy]

Need to get over to the Pan one day myself!

[@briancayko]

Like following along with your fishing adventures in the mountain streams. I’d love to hear more commentary especially about your technique in reading the streams, casting & overall fly selection. I fish similar streams & am looking to learn more but need a teacher especially when it comes to nymphing

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks for the feedback. When u get a minute, check out my tips playlist. I've made several dedicated vides on gear, technique and how-to's that might be helpful. Some examples, how to sight fish trophy fish in catch and release areas, walk thru nymphing a run from start to finish, the 3 indicators I use and why, the 3 rods I recommend and more!

[@shawnbaird2015]

Love the map book in the cab...way too many folks rely on Gia as a go to. Myself I like the paper Maps instead of relying on the tablets and phones

[@LooknFishy]

Yea, I like maps myself. Electronics are great but they also need more attention and can fail.

[@johnbelusko6347]

Man those were some great lookin fish bud. What a stream for sure. Bet ur not goin to forget where that one is huh lol. Loving the trip so far.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, not a chance. That one is on the must see again list!

[@345timerhyme]

My man that is a great trip. Cuts, bows, and browns plus all around 14-16 inches. The only thing missing, which I am now being greedy, is a 20+ inch fish. Great day. SW VA is starting to get lows in the 50’s so my streams should be good to go soon. Don’t have to fish below dams anymore lol. Great video as always! That Brown caught at the back of the pool looked to be a very good fish, and pulled hard on the 4wt. Good thing you switch out your 3wt

[@LooknFishy]

Haha...nah the only thing missing were the crowds!

[@345timerhyme]

@@LooknFishy YES!!!!!! That’s the problem I have now! With all the water being low, it’s super busy at spring creeks and tail-waters. It’s great to have this water to yourself

[@hermanlaloo3925]

You don't want to eat ...but just to hurt them!..😁😁...

[@JKonstanzer]

Wow, what beautiful scenery and amazing fish. I would have been eating 1 or 2 of them for dinner. BEAUTIFUL!

[@LooknFishy]

I was definitely as impressed w/ the scenery as the fishing!

[@capturehishonor9292]

Fantastic fishing. All you need now is to add brookies. All those fish, and you couldn't keep one for eating?

[@coryleschuk4829]

Beauty

[@LooknFishy]

Agreed!

[@brendoncassidy1316]

Those fish are eating well

[@LooknFishy]

On the see food diet!

[@africanwidow]

Nice video. Nice release on that one fish...beautiful how they blend in when looking straight down on them. Nice dinner and just showing your meal prep. Nice gas stove. What kind was of stove brand and model was that? Super nice dinner with a view. Now I will have to go fishing this Labor Day weekend. Take care,. Rick

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u. That was a coleman propane stove...I need to head out myself also!

[@docdune]

Awesome video Drew! I know you show us all your best catches, but are you catching lots of smaller fish in between that don't make the final cut?

[@itsobvious5835]

You should also write a book on how to live life....👊

[@LooknFishy]

Haha...gotta work on my spelling first!

[@FISHANE84]

Nice to see you on YT! Subbed!

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, yea my small town is about 15 years behind the world...but we finally have internet speeds that allow for YT...gonna be fun sharing the adventures lol!

[@micahpounds6991]

Wow, can’t wait to get out there. Do you have any tips on flying with your fishing gear? Checking your rod tubes vs checked bag?

[@LooknFishy]

I drive my truck, sleep in my truck bed camper and carry everything I need to live off the grid for 2 months while I explore. But I have flown and I hate it. If I have to check anything I put the return envelop labels you get from random companies (got a bunch from TU) that have your name and address on everything....rod tubes, fly boxes etc. But I try not to check anything except what is necessary. Carry my rods and reels, clothing, etc...worse case you have to buy some flies if that bag doesn't show up!

[@leetreado3801]

Awesome fish! Thanks for the ride. I see a lot of dead trees, disease?

[@LooknFishy]

Beetle kill! Pretty devastating little dudes!

[@rgt321]

By the way what I appreciate about your vids no crappy arse music playing over everything.

[@LooknFishy]

Yea, I just let the sounds of nature play no need to add anything else!

[@shawnbaird2015]

I am Going out to big horns soon and will be out doing the same in a few weeks 🙃

[@LooknFishy]

Awesome!

[@NickAndCaroline]

Awesome fish, wow! Love the nice pour of beer in the food lol. Do you worry about your cooking stuff when it comes to bears? I saw you had some dish soap there so you just give it a little scrub and all set?

[@LooknFishy]

I'm definitely aware and try to keep the clean up away from my camp but having a truck camper...I don't really worry about it like I did with tent camping. But I still clean up...like when I drop food on the ground...that goes in my trash which goes in my truck at night.

[@linnbjornrud9027]

So appreciate these videos Drew. I learn a lot from watching you. How many drifts do you put through a piece of water before moving on? Do you tend to change up your presentation or just move on right away if it’s not happening?

[@LooknFishy]

Really depends...but I'll camp for sure if the hole looks fishy. Like the one in this video with the nice brown. That was probably the 40th drift and 2 fly swaps before it ate. But I caught that bow on the first drift and another small fish on maybe the 10th so I knew the hole held more fish...just needed to adjust depth and change flies a few times.

[@linnbjornrud9027]

@@LooknFishy I always have a hard time moving from a spot that “feels” good. Thanks man.

[@snaponjohn100]

This was one of my favorites, Drew. What model of Orvis 10 foot for Wade are you fishing with? Are used to work for Orvis in Manchester Vermont back in the late 80s and early 90s. It’s nice to see you’re so loyal to them. God bless you. John

[@lynella6073]

Dang, you are so busy! Learning a lot and enjoying the scenery for sure! Is your camera on your head. Is it a go pro? Stay safe!

[@LooknFishy]

Yup I wear it attached to my hat and I film with a gopro hero 8. I gotta stay busy or I will drive everyone around me nuts! My wife is very quick to tell me when I need to go fishing!

[@shaunfogarty5744]

Damn that is a lot of dead trees.

[@mikeruda6669]

Great videos Drew. Question - why don't you ever eat trout for dinner once in a while?

[@LooknFishy]

I have in the past but not my thing now. Don't really have a reason other than I like knowing that fish is there for someone else to catch!

[@carywood3946]

When I take people fishing they always ask, "What's the best time to go fishing?" My response is always, "Monday through Wednesday."

[@LooknFishy]

Great answer!

[@reelguyoutdoors5536]

I'm assuming that first Cutthroat is a Colorado River Cutty? And, I've really enjoyed your videos... great stuff.

[@LooknFishy]

Glad to hear it. It was a rio grande cutthroat.

[@campcookhenry]

A long time ago,when I was a young man, I use to catch rainbows like these ,and some nice graylings, in Alaska, we use to eat them though,do you ever eat fish?

[@LooknFishy]

I do occasionally but practice more catch and release (CNR). Being from Arkansas, I've witnessed our fisheries suffer from catch and keep and poaching. Our tailwaters are mostly stocked with rainbows, cutts and a healthy population of wild browns...so we don't have a sustaining population of reproducing trout...many of us who fly fish here practice CNR. AR just recently put in place new CNR regulations and we've seen our rainbows benefit from the new reg's. We're now seeing 20+ inch rainbows which I haven't seen regularly in who knows how long!

[@GeorgeSemel]

I would bet some coin that nobody had fish that stream this year at least till you did. Looks like nobody has been there at all. I would suggest that you get yourself an 8'6" 5 wt rod, it's my rod of choice for trout fishing. I messed with under 4 wt fly rods going back to when Orvis introduced the first 2 wt rod 7'9" 2 wt. back in 1981-82. With that wind, it would have been hard work for me to fish that rod under those conditions. 8'6" is long but not too long, I bought a Scott Flex 8'6" 5 wt my first 4 piece rod- I like it a lot. It's even better than my old Sage 8'6" 5 wt RP-II that I have had and been fishing with since 1985. Now that I am retired, I am looking for a truck to turn into the same kind of setup you have- Thou my current SUV will do and all I have to do is buy a tent. I have been watching your videos for some time now. There is a lot of good trout water in our Country, all you have to do is put in the time and get off the road. Be willing to do some walking. Heck, I got wild brook and brown trout fishing here in CT- Of course, you have to walk more than a few yards from the car, something most will not do.

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks for the insight! I have a 9ft 5wt but reach for my 8.5 ft 4 wt or my 10 ft 4wt more these days. Really like the presentation I get with a 4wt. I imagine I was one of the earlier people to visit that stream and I'm glad I did!

[@scottnock5241]

Another killer trip!!! Those fish were thick!! Damn!! Hey that 10’ is it a euro rod or traditional FR? If it’s euro are you running a tapered leader throwing those D droppers? Thanks

[@LooknFishy]

Stream grew some nice fish for sure. Just a traditional 10ft rod, not a euro.

[@Callaweginflyfishing]

Great looking stream. Drew, do you carry bear spray?

[@davidlange7916]

what fly could you use to avoid getting scalpins and other trash fish. i know a stream that has some nice rainbows in it but lots of trash fish. and advice??

[@jwrees57]

I dont think you will ever get out of CO ! I wouldn't. That looks like Grand Mesa maybe

[@LooknFishy]

Haha it was hard but my Idaho stop start Sept 30th if I remember right!

[@gideon7359]

Hey Drew. What is your favorite rod for small streams(WT and length) and leader setup? Love your vids bro.

[@LooknFishy]

4wt but the length varies between the 8.5ft and 10ft. The 8.5ft is great for tight streams like I found in Idaho coming up soon. 10ft for everything else. I fish a 4wt for almost all water...like the white river video in April or the Juan. That weight works on just about any water as long as the wind doesn't get bad! Plenty of backbone to move large fish!

[@koltonpaul5580]

What part of Colorado is this? Huge fan love your videos!