My Biggest Brook Trout of the Year! (Fly Fishing for brown, brook, and rainbow trout)

[@andreascott5815]

I like the no music videos. Just the natural sounds of the woods and stream flow. Thank you for the great videos!

[@hardmanfishing]

Glad you enjoyed this style of video! I’ll definitely be making more. Thanks for watching

[@chrisbullock9652]

Love the fact that you enjoy the smaller fish just as much as the big. It is the spirit of fishing that makes life good, not the results. It's wonderful to see your obvious love of Gaia and all her beautiful creatures.

[@hardmanfishing]

I just love fishing! Doesn’t matter how big they are. Thanks for watching!

[@stanfordwarr4735]

No music needed….great vibe keeping it natural….thank you for putting in the work to share your experiences…

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@biggsadventures2054]

I like the no music videos. The sound of the stream is what I like.

[@jeremywanless2450]

Excellent video! Part of the great joy of trout fishing is simply the sound of the water.

[@DavidSpain-i4c]

I like the no music except for the brook running through the forest, seems like great after work therapy. Tight lines

[@hardmanfishing]

It most definitely is!! Thanks for watching

[@jasonallen9072]

Thanks for showing both sides. I will feel a bit better the next time I seem to be snagging every tree branch in sight.

[@hardmanfishing]

I felt like I had to leave that in. I was about to lose my mind 😂 glad you enjoyed it!

[@gregorycarlson6632]

Couple of nice Brookies But I would have kept those larger ones to do on my grill. Brookies are by far the best tasting of all trout,

[@charlespizzi82]

Stream sounds are great.

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear another angler get so frustrated they want to snap their damn rod in half! That's like a once an hour requirement whenever I go out I swear!

[@JohnVandenBerghe-y4h]

I absolutely love your videos - music or no. I share your joy in catching those beautiful wild fish. And thanks for reminding me that I'm not alone in blowing holes by snagging logs and branches.

[@hardmanfishing]

I’ll snag logs with the best of them! Thanks for watching

[@uni_shadow164]

Great Brookie action! As far of the branch tangles and frustrations, we've all been there and done that! Thanks for taking us along!

[@gregorysullivan7913]

Brookies, my favorite trout. So beautiful!

[@jackhowland3737]

Mine too.

[@release-tv5855]

Thank you for sharing your Adventures!!

[@hardmanfishing]

Thanks for watching my adventures!

[@truthseeker9906]

Love that your videos show both the frustrating times, and rewarding times both. Puts it into perspective.

[@hardmanfishing]

Glad you enjoyed! You have to go through the frustrating times to get to the victorious times on occasion.

[@rfickes87]

Love these videos that have no music. Just the sounds of the outdoors and the roaring water.

[@hardmanfishing]

Glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@Ctoledo23]

No music videos are the best! thanks for all the content!

[@wnctarheel9626]

A couple of those were really nice brookies. I enjoy the sound of stream and impromptu videos.

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you! Definitely found some nice fish. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimholmes4224]

Great videos. Thanks for sharing. No longer able to do this myself, so enjoy watching you from my recliner.

[@tedlivermore6955]

Love W.V. You got some great creeks down there Hardman

[@tenkarapondfishing4611]

What a great looking trout stream.

[@Mikeyxy20]

Amazing 12in brookie!

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you!!

[@teresafarrell6457]

Fantastic video on all points. 🧢 🙂👍🎣 Thank you so much.

[@hardmanfishing]

Glad you enjoyed!!

[@tonywalkingstick8883]

Fishing 🎣 is fishing. It don't matter how big or how small unless you are going for what you will harvest and eat. Here in Cherokee NC the tiny speckled is our delicacy over the big rainbows and browns. Because you can cook a speckled whole the taste is incredible when you know how and there are secrets in cooking that the elders will give you a hundred dollars a gallon for them back when I was a kid. You would have made a killing and had the money to buy your first car when you got your driver's license. Just thinking out loud. Love this video Jon. And always tight lines

[@hardmanfishing]

Thanks for watching as always!!

[@michaelsmith7193]

You take us to some beautiful waters - this week’s episode is no exception. But that big brook trout? That truly was exceptional! Well done!

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you!!

[@HTen-gl5di]

The sound of the stream is music enough. Some awesome fish.

[@hardmanfishing]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@michaelbaase3175]

That was a great outing you had there! Premium Brookies in a beautiful mountain stream. I loved the commentary😂 it was uncanny how similar to my own musings when dealing with unfortunate snags and the like. I’m glad you did not allow it to steal your mojo! Thanks for sharing the adventure

[@marisahardman]

look at all the fishies out to play. you caught em all

[@christineslabosheski7703]

I enjoyed every moment of this video. Beautiful, exciting, & sometimes an entertaining comedy☺️ I'll be watching for more! All nice Brookies! And the sound of the water is music to my ears.

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video

[@kimwaknitz7594]

Great video, beautiful fish! No need for music, sound of the stream was all that’s needed!

[@johnhusted8453]

Awesome Brooke…congrats! I like your videos with or without music; just keep them coming.😊

[@hardmanfishing]

I will for sure 😊 glad you enjoy them!

[@zumalot]

That brookie was the prize, but really just being out there.....the sounds of a mountain stream is like a beautiful rendition of Beethoven's 6th symphony or 9th for sure.

[@hardmanfishing]

Can’t argue with that! Thanks for watching

[@EricCommon]

Great video! Love the sound of the stream. Heading out into the mountains to fish this weekend. Lets link up and fish!

[@davidleimeister5027]

You are quite the lucky duck. The creek, the fish and the snag! Great video Jon!

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you!!

[@daveschlom4033]

I always enjoy your videos even though I will never fish Eastern waters. I always learn something. As for music, I am doing a live program on the science of sound and music on 3/14. Today I was pondering why the sounds of a wild creeks running water qualify as music to my ears. I love the sounds of where you are rather than something (no matter how good the tuneage) that isn't produced by water tumbling over rocks.

[@hardmanfishing]

The sound of creeks running is music to my ears as well! I’ll be making more videos like this for sure. Thanks for watching

[@briljantje9583]

Nice fishing days. Ended well with a nice brookie. Well done!

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@benrudman3917]

I really enjoy this format and hearing the water. It feels like I’m there next to you fishing. Beautiful dark rainbow and what a brookie! Nice work! -Ben from Maryland

[@hardmanfishing]

Thanks Ben! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@mattsweet7918]

Great video, beautiful fish. Much prefer the sounds of the stream over music.

[@dr_vongreggles]

Hell yeah dude ! Man, I can't wait till the lakes and rivers open up, this years season is highly anticipated !

[@herbertparsons6998]

I’m sitting and tying up stoneflies, frenchies, and Iris caddis tonight.

[@andyk914]

Let’s go! I can’t wait for your next video 😊

[@thegoodearth7]

Beautiful fish!

[@marisahardman]

you passed the patience lesson

[@andrewyeary1725]

Love the rod! What brand and length is it?

[@deangray1823]

I love how you wet your hand before touching fish to release.

[@stevemaxwell8550]

I fish these small creeks too. There's a huge lake where I live so nobody fishes the creeks, it's all Cutts, and a few bulls.

[@paulchinikidiadi2178]

Hey , really enjoyed 😊

[@henryleslievermont6004]

Awesome Fisheries 👍

[@johnnyless4341]

Great video!!!!

[@jeffs7773]

Awesome thank you

[@marisahardman]

I CANT BELIEVE MY EYES 👀 look how big that fish is

[@braedenchandler7982]

How man I’ve been wandering what rod and reels you use. Or if you could make a “gear” video would be awesome

[@renaudbonneville]

I love the videos without music!! Plus that’s less work for you. Win win!

[@hardmanfishing]

That’s what I’m saying 😂 if everybody likes them it’s a lot easier on me

[@benjamincollins9282]

Another great video John keep up the good work I'm sure this year will be a big year for you......😉

[@hardmanfishing]

I hope you’re right! Thanks for watching!

[@PumkinPatchSincerity]

This is the style of videos that made me subscribe years ago 🤙🏼

[@hardmanfishing]

I’ll make sure I keep posting more! Thanks for watching

[@wvu982000]

What part of WV is this?

[@johnlee55555]

I like the no music videos too.

[@dwboat8]

awesome content love everything you post keep in up

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you!

[@viking7560]

My fly fishing mantra, “that fly wasn’t where I thought it was”. 😂😂😂

[@hardmanfishing]

Listen the current pulled it in a direction I couldn’t see on the surface okay?😂 those undercurrents were wild

[@viking7560]

@@hardmanfishing 😂 I bow and arrow cast into the same branch on successive casts and lost both rigs one day!

[@appleseeD552]

Sup John✌🙂....Dude, props on that last Brookie my friend. 👊😀 What a catch!🤯 Out there in the cold n'all? Dude.🥶 Respect bro...seriously. 👊🙂 Great vid as always man. Keep em comin...just don't freeze er nuthin. Peace ✌😎

[@hardmanfishing]

Thanks man!! Glad you enjoyed as always 👍🏼

[@Ray-r2p]

I love these videos and I love your channel

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you so much!!

[@landonedwards7504]

Don't think anyone watches your vids for the music. Keep 'em coming, just like this is fine!

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you!! I’ll definitely keep them coming!

[@X-3-OUTDOORS]

Way to go

[@masonbowser6956]

So cool. I’d love to fish with ya sometime

[@randybryson8161]

Beautiful creek. I would like to fish it with a panther Martin spinner !

[@tonycamplin8607]

I really enjoy your videos those streams are so different from anything that I've ever seen and the scenery is stunning. I never knew that trout lived in such turbulent waters. Lucky you didn't damage your rod when you fell, have you got a new landing net?I'm still trying to get used to hearing temperatures in Fahrenheit but it was obviously very cold.

[@HurricaneBrent71]

Nice brookie! What state are you fishing?

[@stephenhegarty6179]

Great job on video and I am starting to plan buying a rod and reel and I think white water company is in my area(Rochester, Ny) would you recommend that set up a good beginner to start with?

[@ChrisCasa-c8t]

Do you use a float indicator?

[@yvonpoitras916]

Love your videos, but you should show the flies your fishing with more ! But great job ...😊

[@dominic9907]

awesome

[@randymyers2252]

Great video as always! Was wondering do you use a floating leader for this type of fishing, or flourocarbon/sinking leader?

[@hardmanfishing]

I use a euro rig made of mono… but the tippet is always floro. Not exactly sure what the question is but I hope this answers it 😂

[@randymyers2252]

@@hardmanfishing yes that tells me what I was wondering lol. Thanks. Might try something similar when I do similar style fishing, if that’s why you’d suggest?

[@brockpenner4260]

How do you know where all these spots are. And where is this at

[@bengibson2383]

Awesome video as always! I need a dedicated trout streamer rod and I don’t know what size to go with, do you have any recommendations? 6, 7, 8wt?

[@hardmanfishing]

Depends on what size the streams are that you’re fishing!

[@markdoyle8713]

Dude i feel your pain. About a year ago working on the road traveling i found your videos .. i was traveling The east coast for work and found my self staying in camp grounds instead of hotels. I vowed to return to the fishing spots i had found with the gear. I was back at a pond in a small camp ground with my rv in a pond i wash sure had some monsters. I had seen the movements and the large shadow shapes i rigged the fly rod and cast out on a rainy crap day. The large shape appeared out of no where and sampled my popper fly .. I panicked and yanked the entire rigged into a scrub pine. Game over . It took me a 1/2 hour to recover from that sh##t show. I never saw it again. It was a carp the size of the end of a canoe paddle. I was so pissed even though it would have spooled me in a heart beat on my #4 fly rod. The thrill would have been worth it to see if i could have turned it .

[@ludabega8808]

Is this in WV? I’ve lived in wv my whole life and didn’t think there were trout streams like this in the state still left.

[@hardmanfishing]

Yep!! There are lots of them like this out there!

[@Trails_trout]

I just caught my biggest brookie a couple days ago

[@hardmanfishing]

That’s awesome!! Congrats!

[@eewentertainment7037]

Yoooooo how’s it going buddy, can you do a roll cast tutorial in your next vid please😊😊😊

[@Robert-k3x2t]

Skyline drive Jackson County NC going into Sylva has native trout!

[@Jonfeeney194]

I’m new to fly fishing what can help me make my cast better I love the videos

[@bogus_not_me]

When you feel like breaking your rod, look for a stick or branch that caught someone else's fly, and break that! The you'll catch your fish or untangle your line!

[@hardmanfishing]

Honestly not a bad idea!

[@2BoredOut]

what reel do you use?

[@nathantravis5659]

What state are you fishing in

[@ChristianBockelmann]

what rod is that?

[@marisahardman]

never back down never what

[@hardmanfishing]

NEVER GIVE UP

[@ryan89870]

What mono do you use?

[@hardmanfishing]

All of my line is cortland

[@thenatureoffishing7591]

Yeah… I call them “episodes”! When they occur I find I should just sit down for a few minutes and just breath. I’d pop in a laughing emoji here, but they aren’t always all that amusing. At least in the moment.

[@hardmanfishing]

No doubt! Thats a good name for them!😂 thanks for watching

[@blueridgeflyguy9551]

What kind of net is that?

[@hardmanfishing]

Catch cam net!!

[@MarkAlken-zt7ib]

Where is this?

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Awesome comment !!

[@sm42812]

There should be a “chill fish” counter on your vids. Great vids though. No hate

[@LightOfGod53]

Hello brother, if you don't eat the fish you catch, if you keep them and leave them, are they not eaten where you live? Why are you harming the fish😊

[@SalvainHD]

I hope this message allows for a larger depth of knowledge. Typically fly fishermen including myself have a higher respect for wild or native trout. Most fly fishermen catch and release for sport. The fish are not being harmed nor do trout feel pain the same as we humans do. he is taking every precaution necessary when handing the fish. As keeping native trout populations healthy are of upmost concern.

[@LightOfGod53]

@@SalvainHD Thank you very much for the information and your response, I am grateful that there are hunters like you who protect animals and fish both on land and in rivers.

[@mikeb.7722]

Turbulent enough to sufficiently reduce the spook factor

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank goodness.. if not when I snag those trees I’d be in trouble 😂

[@AppalachianBlueLines]

No music for the win!

[@hardmanfishing]

Woo!

[@snowyowl5356]

No music is good what state r u in?

[@rpettit2551]

Watching your videos is really enjoyable however I'd rather not have to listen to music. Your not listening while you're fishing are you?

[@charlesjohanesen1651]

don't need the music, love the fishing, nice knot but I can do better.

[@mikebrennock598]

The fish are so small that you comment about the fish colors and many other things but you are catching minnows no real fight for fish you just drag them in .I would not waste my time.

[@rodneyrodriguez3676]

Brook trout aren’t native.

[@hardmanfishing]

They are to the Appalachian mountains… where this video was filmed….

[@chrisborisoff2619]

Big brook trout 🤣 really , I've seen 9 pounds. I'd be outta there , hands down a waste of time

[@32INCHSTRIPER]

Dude.🙄