My first Trout of 2024! (Fly Fishing for Brook, Rainbow, and Brown Trout)

Fly Fishing a small creek for wild rainbow trout, brook trout, and brown trout!!
In this video I decided to go winter trout fishing for a few hours and managed to catch my first brown trout of the year. I then moved locations and caught my first rainbow trout and brook trout of the year out of a tiny creek. It was a great day spent in the outdoors.
#fishing #flyfishing #outdoors #troutfishing

[@FishingWithLardAlmighty]

I definitely enjoy these less formal productions. They have a chill vibe and really capture the relaxation of fishing. I hope you continue with them.

[@hardmanfishing]

This is all I needed to see. I'll try to make them a regular occurrence this upcoming year! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@frankcallison1251]

Very nice, and entertaining.

[@johnkuykendall1532]

😮​@@frankcallison1251

[@davidleimeister5027]

Love all your videos. It doesn't matter what you do, just don't stop! Thanks Jon. Loved the settings too.

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you!! Glad you're enjoying all of the videos

[@wildbeauty_FieldWriter]

Good Streem and Beautiful Trout! Thank you for your video~

[@michaelsmith7193]

You gave us an exceptional year of top quality videos in 2023 (Thank you!), and you’re off to a great start in ‘24! I like both your video formats - and I have especially enjoyed your multi-part series.

[@hardmanfishing]

Multi part series will of course be continuing! I'll try to do probably 2 or 3 this year

[@user-sv4hn4ri5y]

Great video. Keep the "simple" pleasure of fishing for a couple hours coming, thanks for 2023, looking forward to 2024.

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you for watching!! Glad you enjoyed the videos in 2023

[@tamiball2976]

I really enjoy your videos!....beautiful catch! .....FISH ON! Thanks for sharing this 💪 😊

[@briandaugherty9052]

Beautiful stream...

[@gatorsworld]

I just love this non-special with nothing too fancy. Love the action....CHEERS

[@henryleslievermont6004]

Fun watch! Enjoyed 😀👍

[@Fishin-Ipps]

Will gladly view anything you decide to record and post. That 2nd brown was a BEAUT! Way to start the year with a trout slam.

[@loydtruss]

Jon You are the master when it comes to Euro Nymphging. I look forward to watching each video you publish. I love the sound of the streams you are fishing without the music. Thanks for sharing

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you for the feedback! Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@bb-fe9ur]

Beautiful stream , thank you

[@briljantje9583]

John, I wish you a very healthy, prosperous and exciting New Year. Happy to watch a video of you again. 👌

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you!! I wish you the best in the New Year as well!

[@ashleyevans3330]

Very nice!!!! Love it!

[@family_trails]

Awesome video! Can't wait to get back on the water.

[@lanecountybigfooters5716]

That waterfall was amazing! Nice video as always. Yep, like this style a lot. Have fun in the woods!

[@hardmanfishing]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@clydeshope6942]

Another awesome video well done

[@charlesnicholson2591]

Love your videos!! Love what you do!! Happy NEW YEAR!! Can't wait to see what happens!! Fish on!! 😁🎣🙏❤️

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you! Happy New Years to you too!

[@charlesnicholson2591]

@@hardmanfishing "The tug is the drug""!! Catching big browns is very addictive!! If there's anything better, I want to try it!! Loving LIFE!! FISH ON!!

[@kenstockton7793]

I wouldn't think they'd hit flies when there's no hatch sort of speak, that's some beautiful area your fishing at, beautiful markings on the brown, all Nice...

[@wnctarheel9626]

I like this spur of the moment type of fishing. It’s more realistic than an edited video to me.👍

[@hardmanfishing]

Noted! Thanks for watching!

[@matman333666]

Sweet bro I love fishing

[@samlambert2699]

My home water! Love these types of videos man. Keep em coming!

[@adventureoutdoors2022]

Beautiful area around the waterfall. Looks like it would be loaded. Have watched all your videos. Keep up the great work Jim. Would love for you to get back k down to Georgia to show me some real fishing.

[@BigGameDave]

That creek is absolutely beautiful.

[@hardmanfishing]

I 100% agree! Thanks for watching

[@BigGameDave]

Can I ask what is your camera setup and rigs, tripods etc.

[@michaelgellenoncourt2876]

this is some of my favourite videos on your channel ! you used to make a lot ofthem ! if you could bring them back i couldn't be more happy !! Great job for everthing you've done with this channel ! keep the good work it is much appreciated !! have a great year of fishing and everthing else !

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you so much!! I'll definitely do more of these videos in the future! Thanks for watching and have a great year of fishing yourself!

[@andyharris4661]

Great video! Congrats on the slam!

[@philcox5604]

Nice format. Like it. Incredible rainbow.

[@hardmanfishing]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@ccmusic2249]

Beautiful trout! Great Job! I do love this type of video, but I also appreciate your skill in editing and filmography. I watch them all. 🙂

[@brianayers3422]

Love me some fly fishing as a young man growing up in WV

[@larryhudson4511]

Love the small water! Looks like a great start for the New Year!

[@hardmanfishing]

It definitely was! Thanks for watching Larry

[@jimgollach6202]

As cold as it was, you had perfect timing, sometimes that happens. Enjoyed watching. 👍

[@hardmanfishing]

I'd rather be lucky than good!! Thanks for watching

[@user-tk4yr3ws2d]

Excellent video... Nice job! I am home trying to stay warm and this captured the charms of stream fishing..

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@musicmanhunter1]

Great video, keep them coming

[@Gunge-vq2ik]

GREAT VID THANK YOU!!!!

[@cooltuber1404]

Fantastic and congrats on your first caught Brown, Rainbow and Brook Trout's of 2024. The colors on those fish were beautiful ! Both of your video formats are fantastic and enjoyable so keep em coming ... perhaps a little less time getting snagged and more time fishing ! 😉🤭

[@hardmanfishing]

HAHAHAA next time I won't get stuck I promise! Thanks for watching and giving some feedback

[@GIGATHECHAD1]

Thank you for showing us the flies you are using! I am a novice fly fisherman whose only caught the big three trout so any help is great!

[@hardmanfishing]

Thanks for watching!!

[@eddies4921]

I really enjoyed this type of video

[@johnb-lz9mg]

Keep it going. I will watch. That looks like a nice stream. We have some super nice looking spots round here in southern New England. Go fish the Natchaug.

[@zumalot]

That rainbow's markings and colors was the cat's meow. I don't get out much, butt still just a beautiful fish. The brown speaks for itself. Sheesh.

[@adventuretimefishinghunting]

I enjoy both. I like the production style videos as that's what I'm usually up to. But I also love days where your just fishing nothing crazy just a gold old day of fishing nothing to prove. As always keep it up guys!

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you so much!!

[@drewbaumann9312]

I like these vids. Easier to relate to when someone isn’t singing “THERES SOMETHING IN THE AIR” in my ear lol

[@hardmanfishing]

LOL I know what you mean 😂

[@AndrewFriesenbass]

what a paradise!

[@woodtecharmory9249]

I miss trout fishing so much. I live in West Tennessee where we have muddy creeks and warm water.

[@gladysman24133]

I really like your videos and I’m glad that you’re living the dream bro! I’ve been wanting to get out there and do some fishing but I can’t seem to find any time.? But you’re motivating me really hard!👍👌

[@WildAdventures717]

Yea bro. Like this style of video. And nice hat trick.

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you!

[@user-ny9gu5be5i]

Love your video whether you put the fancy stuff on it or just you doing your thing. Look forward to seeing you have in store for us in 24.

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoy them! 2024 will be an awesome year

[@johnb-lz9mg]

That's a very pretty brown. And nice size.

[@user-nm3pl8vy3w]

Nice fish

[@noahbartz3883]

Love these simple videos! Don’t mind the longer edited ones though either. Tight lines and come to Idaho… i’ll put u on some amazing fish👀

[@Ewhip-ir9nc]

Yes. I enjoy these.

[@hardmanfishing]

Another one coming out in a few days!

[@DaviekFlyFishing]

Great stuff! I do enjoy all your videos, probably just prefer these types, get that feel of nature more. Cheers

[@landonedwards7504]

I like the straightforward approach when there's nothing important to say about the stream or your methods.

[@hardmanfishing]

Good point! I agree, that's why these last few videos have been straight forward honestly... didn't really have much to say beyond the fishing. Thanks for watching

[@user-xs4ty3td1d]

WOW 😍😍 beautiful we're are you

[@gregktm]

Yes. I like it. Thanks

[@charlesjohanesen1651]

yes to this type of video

[@ricosavage5671]

Love the content man! Would love more of these uploads.

[@hardmanfishing]

I definitely will be posting more like this! Thanks for watching

[@tonycamplin8607]

I really like this type of video, comming from the uk I especially like seeing the surrounding scenery, perhaps you could show more of it in future. It always amazes me how you can catch fish from such small streams like where you caught the last two fish. To be able to cast a fly amongst all those trees takes a lot of skill. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you! I'll definitely work more of that into the videos!

[@tonycamplin8607]

@@hardmanfishing Thanks, I'll look forward to that

[@huntermcadams7604]

man that rainbow trout was gorgeous, my 1st wild rainbow trout was the most gorgeous fish I've seen other than some of the brookies you catch

[@marisamontgomery7340]

another reeealll good video

[@MikeWhite714]

Man, not gonna lie, we have some beautiful water in our state, but that first creek in this video will always have a soft spot in my heart. It’s like a diamond in the rough. Another great video bud!

[@hardmanfishing]

I've fished that stream for probably 2 decades... which is crazy to say out loud. Thanks for watching

[@dublinbear85]

are yall in NC?@@hardmanfishing

[@thomasburdettte7552]

Glad to see an Oak Hill boy doing well! Keep up the good work

[@hardmanfishing]

Yessir!!! Thanks man!

[@michaelhill56]

WV? I used to live in Fayetteville...

[@MrKveite1]

No music is a blessing, this is a fishing video and not a musicvideo...

[@jalenrobison1756]

Your highly produced videos are great of course. But I really like the lower production stuff. Feels like we’re out fishing with you instead of watching a film. Reminds me of drewlooknfishy, one of my favorites. Keep ‘em coming

[@hardmanfishing]

Drew is awesome! Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@renaudbonneville]

I actually prefer the videos without music! I love to hear the sound of the water and nature when you’re not talking!

[@droid9959]

Far out and solid man 🇺🇸🙂👍

[@michaelhill56]

Far out? 😂 I haven't heard that in years! Thanks for the flash back...

[@JustinGomes1016]

Hey man. Your videos are fantastic and very informative, I went trout fishing yesterday with my knowledge I have from you and a caught 2 brown trout and a brook trout. Thanks for making the videos keep it up!

[@hardmanfishing]

That's awesome!! Thanks for watching the videos!

[@CastawayFishn]

I live in utah and its crazy to me that in january your out in the mountains with little snow i wish i could be up there fishing those alpine lakes.

[@hardmanfishing]

Yep it's a little different out east!! Thanks for watching

[@Drzs40]

awesome dude im in iowa no fishing lately

[@uni_shadow164]

I went fly fishing New Years Eve and was catching rainbows on size #18 Parachute midge dries. I had a blast. Anyway, I really enjoyed the video!

[@hardmanfishing]

That's awesome! Congrats, and thanks for watching!

[@Stevensfishingreel]

new year’s was my best day on the water🙌

[@troutntrails]

THE HARDMAN BOYS DONT MISS‼️

[@davewv300]

I enjoyed it just fine without all of the fancy editing, it felt more like I was there fishing with you. I still like the other ones too! Great job for making the best trout fishing videos on you tube.

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you for the kind words!!

[@bixby9797]

I was surprised any water was open to trout this time of year but looking at a couple of different states it seems there are special classifications on some waters. Love this "raw" video. Edit: Could you start by describing your gear? Pole, line and weight, waders, net etc? Just a quick "this is what I'm using today". Be interesting at least for me.

[@hardmanfishing]

Of course! And thanks for watching and giving me some feedback

[@robrandolph9463]

Nice

[@Thotsareinsects]

Awesome!! Hey how are you securing your net when both hands are free to unhook and release the trout?

[@heathenfirewoodservice2021]

What is this beautiful river you are on? That is some awesome looking waters.

[@AverageJoeOutdoors1]

Great Video! Thanks for sharing. What’s your rod and reel setup?

[@jcru214]

Love your videos, I'm really looking into starting fly fishing like this out east where I'm at. what kind of gear and areas do you recommend? thanks!

[@tamiball2976]

The little Brooke aresoooo pretty and aggressive! Hoping you didn't get hurt going down there !

[@Owen74740]

Already know this is definitely gonna be a banger happy new year btw

[@hardmanfishing]

Happy new year to you too!

[@juanperez1613]

Maxia SX 10.8#3 Para pescar a ninfa en esos rios es una maravilla !!!

[@dr6278]

Wonderful video! Which state are you in and what was the temp outside? It’s freezing where I am lol!

[@alexrawleigh3167]

Don't you dare delete footage Hardman....even to slow days are breathtaking.! Beutiful scenery and beautiful water!

[@slayerstacker2074]

Trifecta, that's what we call a Va. Slam.

[@lymanmayhew935]

That rainbow looks like it was part cutthroat! 😊

[@user-xs4ty3td1d]

SWeeeeet 😍👍👍

[@iamzombie258]

Beautiful! Spot fish and technique 👍🏼👍🏼 hitting that sub button

[@hardmanfishing]

Thanks for the sub!!

[@marisamontgomery7340]

someone get this man the fisherman of the year award

[@hardmanfishing]

That's a realllllll nice comment

[@rickrichardg2969]

I enjoy all of 'em. Please continue with the sparse editions.

[@ronaldwhitson159]

Watching from aus beaut fishing

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you!

[@RobertBailey-og1rf]

...Terrific video. Curious, what is your set-up,fly line. Thank you...

[@bengibson2383]

Awesome video as usual! I ordered from Redds and got some awesome flies btw! Also how come you don’t use a colored section when Euro nymphing? I’m trying to learn more about Euro nymphing

[@hardmanfishing]

Honestly? I did have one little piece of sighter, and it should have been replaced... but I forgot my sighter at home so I had to make do.

[@Awaggs99]

How do you keep it off the bottom without a strike indicator new to fly fishing maybe this is a newb question

[@user-vm7uy4gl3u]

Great vids 👍 what rod/reel you using??

[@jeffs7773]

Dude I saw a big chunk of gold in that creek at 5:40. I don’t know how u walked by that without seeing it

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

I love seeing techniques and such. I fish mainly the stupid lower provo river. that river is notoriously hard! 7 hours and 1 fish today! I'm struggling, which fks with my confidence and makes me fish worse. Also the river flooded hard last year from its normal 250 cubic feet/second to over 1700. so the entire bottom of the river has changed and where the fish gathered last year, are not the same places they are gathering this year....apparently.

[@michaelhill56]

I've fished the Provo and it can be tough...

[@tylershafer7929]

What kind of fly line do u use? Is it just mono?

[@cradford875]

What type/make and model rod are you using? I like that grip on that rod.

[@user-st7mw7ix2l]

Nice....I love fishing small rivers and creeks like that. May I suggest wearing camouflage clothing so you blend with the environment. They can see you through the water. Avoid wearing bright colors at the very least.

[@ricardoedwardo5799]

What kind of rod do you use mate? Your channel is inspiring and simply awesome. Makes me want to get out and catch some 🌴

[@hardmanfishing]

Thank you!! That rod is an Adams XZT

[@user-st7mw7ix2l]

Ok, so, I need a detailed map of your spot...hah, ha , ha...LOL