Jerkbait fishing for River Trout!

[@stevetheriault4164]

BEAUTIFUL FISHIN SPOT,,NEVER SEEN A TIGER BEFORE NICE LOOKING FISH

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks for watching. It’s one of my favorite spots to fish! They are pretty neat. Tight lines🎣

[@wallpaper4237]

That place is beautiful. You should think about getting a net.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

It really is! I forgot my old net for this trip unfortunately. I bought a new net and found a net since this video don’t worry😅

[@nomad2234]

@@OfficialCreekGeek i dont think is good for the fish to use a net in this small place :/

[@GreenMountainAngling]

@@nomad2234they mean a net to net the fish once It’s been hooked, that way you don’t have to take it out of the water with your hands and you can keep it from injurying it self

[@gordonmabey6978]

Thank you for not giving away this location, definitely an under rated spot.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

No problem! Tight lines out there🎣🎣

[@stevemd8947]

It is sad that 95% of that fishery was destroyed by the 2016-2019 drought. Water shut off for 9 months at a time. The cutt's and bow's are coming over the spillway. Hopefully the fishery will recover. It was a great brown trout fishery. It is clear that the brown's have not recovered by the type of fish you caught. Nice video.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks for this comment! My dad told me it used to be a great Brown Trout fishery years ago. This explains why I haven’t been seeing them. Thanks and hopefully they make a comeback! Tight lines🎣

[@Jaxisyes]

What river is it? I’ve been looking for a good river to go and teach my cousins how to fish. It’s ok if you want to keep it private though.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

I’d rather not share this one for now. There’s a bunch of easy access fishing off of Mirror Lake Highway that can be really fun for trout fishing. Tight Lines🎣

[@brianlarue5072]

I fished that river before the shut the water off too. I heard they did dam repairs and said screw you to the fish… not because of a drought. My buddy and I would fish cicadas and split the river catching and releasing as many as 85 a day walking past that broken concrete. Maybe 5 miles down and fishing back to the railroad bridge and then get another dozen each above that before running into some bait guys killing a few. Always barbless flies for me. But at least it looks to be getting decent. Cool video. It would’ve been way too easy with a lure back then. Also seen cut bows to 28+ in there. Used to be big carp but never caught a tiger in there before.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

@brianlarue5072 That sounds amazing! Were you catching mostly browns back then? Cause my Dad used to fish it 15-20 years ago and that’s what he mainly got. Thanks for Watching🎣

[@joshfung2131]

great fish, maybe think about throwing single tipped hooks if you're releasing trout, especially cutties

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks! I usually have a net which makes it a lot easier…

[@fabulousrobert6607]

I’m a big fan of that color that’s on the swim bait; imitating a Brown trout feeder size. Nice! 👨🏼‍🦲👍🏼

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

It really works great. I’ve thought the same about it being a small brown trout or tiger trout. Which they stock a lot of in Utah. Thanks for watching! Tight lines🎣🎣

[@DavidPrice-qu2yc]

What a beautiful range of species in that fishery.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

It’s a pretty cool spot! There’s a few browns and tiger musky as well!

[@Higs-kg9lz]

Watching this on a computer with a head set on and I can only heart it out of my right ear.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

That’s interesting…thanks for letting me know. I’m still figuring out more and more about editing each time I make a video. I’ll keep that in mind and see if I can figure out why. Thanks again for telling me. Tight lines🎣

[@cadmanson]

same

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

I think it’s the type of mic I have but I’ll keep looking into it. Sorry about that….

[@cadmanson]

@@OfficialCreekGeek all good man! Nice catches

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks! Tight lines🎣

[@0906danny]

Awesome river fishing brother, seeing that mink coming close to you was super cool. I’m from Texas and have never seen one before but really cool, thanks for sharing!

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks man! River/creek fishing is pretty hard to beat for me…I’m lucky to see em here and there but never that close. It was neat. Thanks for watching🎣

[@michealkenny4275]

I been fishing with the rapala jerk excellent trout lure on the down rise of water in streams after 2 to 3 days after a heavy rain I tie a circle not it gives a more side to side action remove the o ring my favorite is blackback silver sides it's killer

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

It sure gets it done! I’ve been thinking about trying a circle knot like you mentioned. I’ll have to finally try it out here soon. I’ve noticed the same with jerkbaits in general working after the rivers come up. Tight lines🎣

[@prettynaturestuff]

Very cool. I've never seen this method.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

It’s been pretty productive for me here in Utah and New York for river trout! Tight lines🎣

[@pikunioutdoors]

Awesome video man!!!

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks! Tight lines out there🎣

[@danbrent4618]

Beautiful country! You should start fly fishing! Dan Brent

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

It sure is! I fly fish as well but I do need to do it more…Thanks for Watching🎣

[@gehriglahti4439]

Fire vid

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks Broski!

[@mochachinolatte4397]

Risky throwing expensive rapala without leaders knowing theres muksy in there. :o Hate losing my raps, I only use them with wire leaders. Beauty of a place to be.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

It was indeed risky. If I’m specifically targeting pike or musky I’ll throw on a wire leader.

[@chenglee7277]

Favorite xrap color in MN here as well.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Nice! What do you get on it out there???

[@patoh4689]

@@OfficialCreekGeek i get pike off mine, sometimes bass

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

@patoh4689 Good stuff! Thanks for watching and tight lines🎣

[@keanandarnell8709]

I’ve never tried that rapala pattern before. I usually just stick with either the rainbow countdowns or the sinking brown trouts (occasionally firetiger for murky rivers) I’ll have to try that one out! Sick video

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

You should. It’s done great for me in Lakes, Reservoirs, and Rivers here in Utah. The more natural colors are usually safe bets. But this one just flat out works for some reason. I’ve done great with the firetiger color for pike and king salmon! Thanks and tight lines🎣

[@JayLee-od8ob]

That color is an XR08-Xrap minnow 😊

[@keanandarnell8709]

@@JayLee-od8ob appreciate that. I’m gonna grab one from Cabela’s later today before I fish😭😂💯

[@drefun9249]

What color is that Rap?

[@JayLee-od8ob]

@@drefun9249 XR08-XRAP minnow. The color code is number 8 from 10

[@joeblow4639]

Sure hope your barbs are pinched. I would suggest using single hooks for less harm to the fish.

[@Rockxenez]

Often, it's always the big fish that gets away.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Sad, but true🙃 Tight lines🎣🎣

[@craigleith100]

I’m sure it’s a Mink m8 😉👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🎣

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

As soon as I was editing I knew it was a mink. No idea why I was calling it a ferret😂Tight Lines🎣

[@crystalshuriken5148]

dude i thought my IEM broke but ur recording in mono audio not stereo jesus christ that would've been expensive

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thank goodness, that would have sucked. Yeah I need to start recording in stereo…

[@toolrat1]

Nice. Next invest in a silicon net.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks! I’ve got two since this video👍🏼Tight Lines🎣

[@Rockxenez]

Nice place. Is a fishing license required in the USA when you fish with a snare?

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

I’ve never heard of someone using a snare in the USA. I’m guessing it’s illegal in the State of Utah where I live. It would depend on the state you live in or are visiting though.

[@kevinburch3258]

Looks really nice! Probably shouldn't be wearing bright orange to sneak up on trout tho.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Probably not but I did just fine….

[@gregoryconnor3134]

Is it a mink rather than a ferret, since swimming in the river?

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

I believe it was a mink looking back at it….

[@boxingstarcmbballer8797]

Bruh needs a new for sure 😂

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

I’m guessing you meant to say net. I’ve got two now so I’ve just got to remember to have it with me on the river!

[@mitch858]

you should try fly fishing with a mouse pattern at this spot. you can also get the fly on a spinning rod but make sure you buy a fly not a spin fishing mouse

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

I might need to! I’ve got an 8 weight and plenty of mouse flies already. I haven’t been fly fishing much lately…

[@garyrafferty7625]

Great video. Thanks for using barbless treble hooks! Do you know if those were West-slope Cutts, Colorado Cutts, or some other sub-species?

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

They were either Bonneville Cutthroat or Colorado Cutts. I’m not entirely sure…

[@johna1106]

Great video. I am traveling from Ohio to California to see my son in Navy in October and my wife and I are going to spend a few days in Utah exploring and fishing. Never been there before. Any suggestions on places to fish? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the good videos and tight lines.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks! Sounds like a fun trip. In October I would recommend Strawberry Reservoir and Fish Lake. They can both be really good from shore that time of year. Do you know exactly where you’ll be or around in Utah? Thanks again and tight lines🎣

[@johna1106]

Going to be near Ogden stopping to see Zion National park. Thank you for replying. Greatly appreciate the suggestions.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Nice! Those are both beautiful areas as I’m sure you know. I’ve heard there is some good creek trout fishing in Zion. But I haven’t been able to try….have fun on your trip👍🏼🎣

[@metaltwister2536]

Great video. I got bitten by a few of those mosquitos just by watching. Just curious, why don’t you just haul the fish up to where you were standing where you made the catch instead of going into the water? Is it better for the fish? Thank you.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks! They got pretty bad for a few minutes haha. It’s good to keep trout in the water if you are planning on releasing them. They tend to be pretty fragile. So yes it’s better for the fish. I usually have a net as well which helps a lot. Thanks for watching. Tight Lines🎣

[@metaltwister2536]

@@OfficialCreekGeek Thank you. I am getting back into fishing so I am relearning what I forgot. Great videos!

[@michaelabbott2739]

Awesome video and great fish! Looked like a really fun time! 2 questions: What is the advantage of using the micro swivel down to the fluorocarbon? And what size of Rapala were you using?

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks I’m glad you liked it! It was a blast. I use the micro swivel cause I’m more confident in my knot that way over a line to line knot. It also helps a lot to avoid line twist. That was the Rapala XR8 X Rap Floating.

[@GRILLBUOY101]

some big trout which lure is that? i jever had a fen we ick rid i was going to try the eagle for basic bass fishing

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

That was a Rapala Xrap xr-8👍🏼 I have had quite a few Fenwick rods. They are pretty sensitive and all for the price but I have broken 3 different fenwick rods. Including the one I was using in the video. They fixed them all for me through their warrant. But I have had a bunch of other rods from different brands with similar or more use and not broken. St.Croix rods have been the best for me personally.

[@stephenwhitmore8621]

Great fishing spot and nice catches! What type of wading shoes are you using?

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

It’s one of my favorites! Thanks. I was wearing a pair of Merrell Agility Peak 5 trail running shoes. Trail running shoes work great for me wading/hiking to fishing spots. Most of them dry really quick and have good tread!

[@rybakmm8877]

What is "cady or kady"? Some hybrid trout?

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

I kept saying Cuttie which is just short for Cutthroat Trout👍🏼 I’m guessing that’s what you were referring to…

[@JohnC-r8y]

You are allowed to use treble hooks in a trout stream ?

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

In this one yes. I know in some select waters you are not allowed to.

[@JohnC-r8y]

@@OfficialCreekGeek wow , I am from southwest BC and everything is single barbless . Interesting, good video my friend !

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

@user-sz2qe9wb4c That’s interesting. Most rivers out here will just be artificial flies/lures only. It’s pretty rare to find a river that is only barbless hooks. Thanks for watching! And tight lines to ya out there in British Columbia🎣🎣🎣

[@robertbrown9785]

great video! why don't you use a net? :)

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks! I usually have one, I had forgotten my net in this particular video. Tight Lines🎣

[@robertbrown9785]

Got it- it happens- keep up the good work!

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks!

[@walterriebe1823]

I just want to know what state you're in

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

I’m in Utah👍🏼🎣

[@walterriebe1823]

What state are you in?

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

I’m out in Utah!

[@arge676]

whats the name of the color way? cant seem to find black orange color

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

The one I use is just the gold colorway. They have it on the rapala website. They also make one called Rusty Crawdad that looks similar but I have not tried it….

[@JayLee-od8ob]

It's an XR08-XRAP minnow

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks!

[@heddon4u]

Wear black. Cast upstream. Wear sunglasses. Get on your kness!!!

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

The orange backpack definitely doesn’t help me. But I did alright.

[@stermcdevitt7011]

What state u in?

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

I’m in Utah!

[@nomad2234]

sound is only coming from the right side.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks I’ll be trying to fix that in future videos👍🏼

[@fishslayer8533]

Set your hook

[@Fishingwithkayson23]

Where is this

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Utah. Not sharing the river name…

[@Fishingwithkayson23]

@@OfficialCreekGeek ok

[@julesgardet659]

Great water, skilled fisherman, but needs better angles and not mistreating fish.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks! Sadly I forgot my net on this outing. Tight lines🎣

[@coleskiby2614]

Where’s this at need new trout place

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

I’d rather not share this specific river. Check out some of the lakes and reservoirs here in Utah a lot of them have rivers/creeks flowing out and most have trout👍🏼

[@coleskiby2614]

@@OfficialCreekGeek thank you, I’ve been going to little dell reservoir but it doesn’t really have a creek by, I’m going to check out tibble fork tomorrow morning, do you have any socials I can follow

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

@@coleskiby2614 No problem! I have a buddy that’s been fishing Little Dell he says it’s a little slow but there are some quality fish. I haven’t fished Tibble Fork Resevoir but I have caught fish in the creek above and below it👍🏼 My instagram is tagged in the description on all of my videos. But if you can’t find it there it’s just thecreekgeek on insta. Tight lines🎣

[@heddon4u]

It's called mink

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks! It was cool to see that close.

[@timpattison382]

add a few more hooks to that snagging tool for cheaters

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

😂

[@HCBCHEMISTRY]

13:56 just shows me people do now know how to set up initial drag, who adjust the drag like that after hook set? The drag should be just below string breaking point. If the drag ever goes off you know it’s a big fish.

[@JayLee-od8ob]

If it's tight the fish has leverage to unhook itself. If it's a little loose they can't shake it out because line comes out yet still enough tension on the hook.

[@HCBCHEMISTRY]

@@JayLee-od8ob I ain't ever loose a fish like that. If the line is loose they always shake it off or bite it off if I hook a shark or long cod,.

[@JayLee-od8ob]

@@HCBCHEMISTRY yeah except it's a trout video right

[@HCBCHEMISTRY]

@@JayLee-od8ob a fish is a fish

[@robertmckean1929]

Treble hooks for trout in a stream, really??

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Yes, indeed. Tight lines🎣

[@Idontcare-1z1]

Get a net

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

I’ve got two👍🏼 Simply forgot one on this outing. Tight lines🎣

[@frank00nixon]

Get a net!

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

I’ve got two just forgot it this outing. Tight lines🎣

[@frank00nixon]

@@OfficialCreekGeek You, too!

[@anatta467]

get a fly rod bro. dont work so hard lol

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

I’ve got 4 fly rods….just haven’t been using em much lately

[@Hancock-r2v]

Fly fishing is overrated man I catch bigger fish on my spin and rod I fly fish my whole life you just got to accept when certain things are true but I do carry a fly rod and a spinning rod but my spinning rod beats the fly rod in catching Giants

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

@user-ju8yo7rt2w I’ve definitely noticed bigger fish coming in more frequent on spinning gear. It’s also just second nature for me to use a spinning rod. Fly Fishing definitely has its places. Dry fly fishing being one of them when they are all rising like crazy. Tight lines🎣

[@JonathanBaker-t6y]

I don’t like fly fishing because fly fishers are so snobby about it. I think it turned me off of fly fishing.

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

@JonathanBaker-t6y I enjoy it in certain applications. But I definitely see what you’re saying. Tight lines🎣

[@brettshamblin3180]

It was good.. thanks for not talking a shit ton..

[@OfficialCreekGeek]

Thanks! Tight Lines🎣