This is exactly to the point what I do. I think too many people are not willing to put in the research and want an easy and fast answer.
@foragefarmer13003 жыл бұрын
Researching for the trip is half the fun right?
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Those that do the research learn to appreciate the work! And in most cases it's reward in itself. Just being out there alone is awesome in most cases!
@Malcolm_Q Жыл бұрын
And many people aren't willing, or are unable, to huff it up to a watershed.
@travisfishwater77343 жыл бұрын
Sat maps are very useful. A piece of advice I'd give is employ a concept, and pick atleast 3 new spots in an area that fit your criteria. Could be focusing on confluences or finding the uppermost hold of fish in a headwater, which paid off for me bigtime last year when i found a lone honeyhole where fish are fat, greedy, and impatient. Pressure is a huge factor, be willing to pass the first two miles before you even cast and eventually you will be rewarded.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Hiking a way from the access is key!
@tmunreel3 жыл бұрын
I put enough research into one of your Colorado creeks that I sniped your spot. Used a mountain in the background to find the creek and the access point. Drove 500 miles one way 2 weeks later and didn’t catch a fish in that spot 🤣. Serves me right!
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Haha...I like to add a few random mountains in my videos to throw people off!
@newlifeeveryday18213 жыл бұрын
Whoa ! How did you use a mountain in the background to find a creek and access point ? Please explain this magic !
@newlifeeveryday18213 жыл бұрын
@@LooknFishy Drew, I hope you are kidding about this.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
@@newlifeeveryday1821 haha, yea...trying to hide spots is too much work for me. I pretty much just grab clips from the beginning of the day to the end! And try to capture how the day went.
@unionse7en3 жыл бұрын
I'm good at finding locations from backgrounds, time of day etc. It's a fun puzzle if you are good at science and math.
@supabakezoid56433 жыл бұрын
Those back-road atlases are heavenly. I have them for my 3 state region of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. The one from my home state, I have had over 20 yrs. We have added a ton of info to many of the sections to note what isn't posted or should be, types of fish and a few other snippets of info. Some insider info as well as many phone #'s and addresses of private property owners we have had contact with over the years. This way we can keep in touch as well as buttering up the opportunities of using their property in the future by sending a Christmas card and a few gift cards thanking them.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
That's some really great info! I'd be real protective over those now!
@jarodmore28363 жыл бұрын
This channel is popping on my fee more and more, I watch it every time.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for the good vibes
@johnshandloading79073 жыл бұрын
I like your number one rule. New sub. Thank you for filming your adventures.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Haha, thank u...pretty much covers life!
@OverlandPNW3 жыл бұрын
Great tips. I also look for areas without trail access. I have repelled down rimrock and cliffs to access water.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Haha, yea that's part of the advanced tactics to finding remote streams!
@travisfishwater77343 жыл бұрын
The tip at the end is solid advice.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Thx man, yea definitely felt like that was the most important part of the video!
@thewinster51413 жыл бұрын
Thanks Drew ! Great tips ; definitely will add some of these tips to my research for the next trip .
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
You bet, has definitely worked for me and gives me something to do when my family wants to watch the CW!
@tubadude9053 жыл бұрын
Several years ago I took up remote alpine lake fishing here in Colorado and use the same techniques for finding quality fisheries at that altitude. Totally agree with hiking forums as there's a wealth of info for the most part through observations such as "saw really nice trout cruising the shallows as we hiked by Lake John Doe." For lakes Google Earth is great - you just scan the ground until you see a lake that looks promising, get its name a do searches for that water, e.g. Lake John Doe CO + trout. Works well.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
For sure, definitely sounds like you've had similar experiences as me. Amazing what can be found theses days.
@tubadude9053 жыл бұрын
@@LooknFishy If you want some pointers for amazing remote lakes I'd be happy to pass it on privately...
@Malcolm_Q Жыл бұрын
The CPW website has great information on alpine lakes. And, CO has many!!! ❤️ My fatbike gets used a lot! 🤣
@markdennis6215 Жыл бұрын
Drew. I appreciate your insights on finding small streams. Heading to Idaho in May!
@aqhakansas3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video Drew. I was forced to do some on the fly(no pun intended) back country tributary searches 2 years ago when the Conejos was high and unfishable for a flatlander like me. Since then I have done extensive research on the area so I would have more options when it happens again. Lots of great resources out there but like you said you have to think outside the box a little to find those unpressured waters. It's a lot of fun researching and thinking you have found a lost bonanza stream to check out later. Thanks for the video.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I completely understand how that goes. Definitely got to plan for monsoon season and have alternatives just in case a stream gets blown out.
@stephenbrody27173 жыл бұрын
Man this is a huge win for planning a trip. I knew some this but a lot of great thoughts when planning a cool trip. I am planning a trip for the summer. Thank you bro for another great video.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Happy to share it. Helping others find their own adventures is good for anyone passionate about the outdoors!
@blakepumphrey87823 жыл бұрын
Great info. Looking forward to where the current research project takes you. Be safe
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Super excited to get going! Thank u!
@grecopena3 жыл бұрын
Smart ideas. Thanks for validating my wandering off the beaten paths. 👍🏼
@flyguy20213 жыл бұрын
Wish there weren’t so many people around who break the number one rule. Great video.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Haha...might have been the best info in this video!
@riversandcoffee2 жыл бұрын
Right on Drew... awesome video...thanks...You definitely have to work harder these days...great tips... I still have fond memories about the time before Google and cell phones... ✌️
@johnbeatty46953 жыл бұрын
Great video again! I like the knowledge you pass along in all your videos!
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Thank u for saying. Definitely trying to add real information and not create click bait!
@wesleywillard3 жыл бұрын
Incredible info thank you
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Glad to share how I do it!
@jimgollach62023 жыл бұрын
Nice video drew. Your dead on right. Research research. I use topo maps and make calls and always ask questions. Outfitters will talk to you. Excellent video. Thanks. 👍👍😀😀.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Outfitters are super helpful...sometimes they just need to feel you out and see what kind of person you are. Thank you much!
@jimgollach62023 жыл бұрын
What amazes me is people will not walk any distance to fish. I have had many excellent fishing days just by hiking in a small distance and had the water all to myself. I say that's just fine with me.
@sylviawelsh95182 жыл бұрын
Hoping to do about a week long trip In Idaho and Montana this Summer in mid to late July. 😉
@fronylol3 жыл бұрын
Super educational! Love what you do man. Hope you come back through New Mexico sometime!
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Have it on my plan for part of this summer trip...but waiting to see how run off goes and when/if the state will let non residents fish.
@flyfishdad8013 жыл бұрын
Top notch video. Was wondering when we'd see a video from you.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Yea, went out for 3 days earlier this month but it was so cold the batteries in my gopro died after about 45 mins. Just became too much trouble to run it...so we went fishing instead. Got a video of a nice brown on a streamer on my ig from the first hour of our trip. The next two days the camera never made it to the boat lol!
@garylee1903 жыл бұрын
Great intel. Thanks for sharing.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, happy to do it!
@canadiangemstones76363 жыл бұрын
Online resources make it soooo much easier, clever stuff!
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Definitely for those that need to plan and travel long distances to explore streams.
@williamwojcieszek43203 жыл бұрын
Thanks Drew!
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@joelhenderson77803 жыл бұрын
Awesome info!! Would love to see a video of what you generally pack with you on those trips!
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, gonna do one like that during my next trip. Probably do another for what I bring on over night backpacking trips. And another on the truck build I'm planning that will allow me to sleep off the grid for that two month trip and others!
@joelhenderson77803 жыл бұрын
@@LooknFishy love those ideas for sure!!
@TheHighlands1112 жыл бұрын
It’s nice that you keep your waters secret but a lot of people don’t have time to do all the research and take weeks off to explore. Dig your show🤙
@LooknFishy2 жыл бұрын
Thank u! Nope, I was there once myself and my family decided to change how we live so we could. Has never been easy but it has been super rewarding...took about 15 years to get where I'm at now...the ability to leave for weeks! My family and I chase the experience, not the possession!
@standingbear9989 ай бұрын
life choices. everyone only has a 24 hour day
@dc27174 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you don’t tell us where you fish. Hunting for the good locations is part of hunting for the fish.
@SnapReflexx9 ай бұрын
Hey, huge fan of your Content. Can you do a more detailed video on the camping aspect specifically? How are do you find public spaces to camp differences between national forest, public land, paid campgrounds, etc.
@lanceprado70463 жыл бұрын
thanks for the info. good stuff
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Happy to share!
@DefLama3 жыл бұрын
Great vid, thanks a bunch. I for one appreciate good but not to descriptive info. Makes finding the stuff out for yourself a good time. I also just checked out a couple of your other vids and just hit that subscribe.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Super appreciative! Yea, I don't try hard to encrypt anything...believe that those who will dig it out will respect it. And there's nothing wrong with that!
@hillbillysportsman58183 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Happy to share it!
@wherethefishare3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I like the hiking blogs tip. I’ll be adding that one. Garmin Earthmate is a great addition, as well. Thanks!
@peirules1543 жыл бұрын
Coming into my second season of fly fishing I can say research research research!!!! All I did every night before going to a new area was some googling. Checking google maps and old forums. Didn’t bug people except private message and only if they offered help. I put 40k on the truck fishing almost every river in my province. Some trips were good some were a learning experience... lol. But getting out and trying new places was half the fun. Drove 1000kms one day looking for fishable water ended up at a stocked pond and only caught a minnow. But that’s the way it goes. Old forums were the best. Facebook you have to read between the lines. But don’t bug people on open social media not how it works for etiquette in my mind.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you are on the right path! Trust takes some time to build...hard to do that on social media these days...but for sure have meet some good dudes thru it!
@peirules1543 жыл бұрын
Yep I have met up with some awesome like minded people. With rona this year I would put out an invite to meet somewhere in separate vehicles. And people would gladly meet up for a day on the water. Much safer with two people when wading the Rocky Mountain rivers. And you learn a lot from each other.
@Equipubest2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Drew...definitely agree with your #1 rule! Appreciate your videos and the work you do to publish them... keep 'em coming. Tight lines brother!
@DGaydon3 жыл бұрын
Always been curious how you go about finding spots! A key tool for my searches has been onX Hunt (phone app & online). It's designed for hunters to find public/private land but it's as invaluable for fishing. It is a paid for service for $30/yr giving you access to one state (CO for me) - the multi-state option is pricey @ $100/yr - but it's super detailed & accurate and has the ability to download offline maps. I've often found little chunks of say BLM land that traverse even major pieces of water surrounded by private land that take a bit of navigating to get to but often well worth the effort.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
That's great info and have heard so many good things about that app. Might need to look into it more before I leave for my summer. I'm always hesitant to be to reliable on electronics when I'm on the road...always hard to keep them charged. Probably need to fix that issue also!
@christurner17813 жыл бұрын
It's way over priced look up whacking fatties it's a website and they have excellent information on public and private land and it's free
@williamklein67493 жыл бұрын
@@LooknFishy I bring a portable solar panel and charge my electronics with that. Works great.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
@@williamklein6749 I have a small goal zero for backpacking but wasn't super impressed...needed constant attention and didn't supply enough power for the effort. Looking at the larger options but they seem like they require adjusting to face the sun also plus leaving them unattended worries me. Am I off base? Definitely like to hear your experience...
@vorteco7692 Жыл бұрын
Lol i also search stuff i find. If i find that it is on social media, i skip it. Most of my spots have been found out by social media. I hate it. 5 years ago, i was one of 3-4 people i saw fishing. This past weekend, there were over a dozen trucks there..
@mrcal48boy Жыл бұрын
...thanks for sharing all this!!
@Abandoned_Brane3 жыл бұрын
I love blue lining. Where I live there's a secret to finding large brook trout. I'll never tell though.😉 Two months? That's enough time to circle the US and catch every type of trout and char we have.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Haha...I'm not sure I could do it in 2 months but I plan to do my best over the next several years!
@Itmustbetrue26413 жыл бұрын
I use earth.google.com/web a lot. Found some of your stream locations that way. Also like to get/create kml files from different states. Hydrology/camping sites/national forests, etc. Easy to load into google earth on laptop and phone. Love your videos.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
A great resource for sure. I spend way too many hours looking at online maps!
@OpportunityFishing3 жыл бұрын
I have spent countless hours studying ing Wyoming and Colorado atlas and gazetteers and topo maps. So many places to fish, not enough time to do it.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
That is so true, I've been stuck in one area for a few weeks. Crazy how many places are available, if u dig a little!
@Callaweginflyfishing Жыл бұрын
Drew, good discussion. I spend a lot of time planning trips. Did one to Montana. The locals said the upper end of the wise river was no good. Turns out it was great. Just my judgement led me there. I like to use google earth a lot. I'm really getting hooked on your videos. Keep up the good work. Thanks,.
@stanokeefe2713 Жыл бұрын
I had some good luck on the Wise like you.
@Callaweginflyfishing Жыл бұрын
@@stanokeefe2713 Yea, I think the Wise is a hidden jem.
@andrewmcgaha96293 жыл бұрын
Hey Drew, love your videos, great information! Are you familiar with Eagle Rock Loop? So much water! Do you know if there are any trout in the area? It's a rough hike, so I don't think many people do the work to get to the water, but since I like hiking...
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Great hike...mostly warm water species. No trout, that I'm aware of
@1Troutguy Жыл бұрын
Hey Drew, Thanks for the tips, I been wanting to get an Atlas for Colorado and Wyoming, now I have more of a reason to, have you ever used onX Hunt? it's great to see if you're on private or public. I love Wyoming, even the big rivers are easy to get somewhere by yourself.
@Malcolm_Q Жыл бұрын
I have downloaded the app, but haven't subscribed. I think the best part about OnX is it provides the landowner's name and contact information from public records. Sometimes just a good old boy (or gal) conversation can open doors one never expected.
@1Troutguy Жыл бұрын
@Malcolm_Q if your military they give you a great deal on all states, or just the one if you like. I really like this app.
@riverrightoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Killing it drew 🤘
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Thx man, definitely having fun with yt!
@ctah77 Жыл бұрын
Know you like the Driftless... in SW Wisconsin with tons of options... what area in the driftless is your favorite...Also have you fished in NE in Wisconsin on the Prarie and or Plover and feeders?
@jamesmccreery2503 жыл бұрын
Really good video!
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Super awesome to hear, thank u!
@richardduplessie60812 жыл бұрын
Very helpful!
@flyguy20213 жыл бұрын
I haven’t been to a fly shop yet that turned down a six pack when I brought one in.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Definitely need to try this approach!
@johnchrist2733Ай бұрын
Drew long shot; goin to Pueblo Co. 68 years old. Any creeks with hour hike . Just askin first trip probably last. Just names .
@varmintassassins89242 жыл бұрын
if your ever in north idaho, come by north 40 fly shop in coeur d alane!
@havenoliduponmyhead2 жыл бұрын
Map tip: Use CALTOPO. it's free. it's got so many features. you can calculate distances, see different layers (like NFS, satellite, etc). you can print them for free. then you can cross ref visual cues like stream size (or existence) with google maps/earth. we use these for mountaineering objectives all the time.
@colemanfairburn17213 жыл бұрын
Drew “good vibes” Looknfishy
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
haha, I dig it!
@flyfishingjunkie58912 жыл бұрын
I like the fishing part of the videos. I'm sure glad a person can fast forward past the babbling.
@rolandbarnes71052 жыл бұрын
When you fishing multiple states, do you apply for a specific fishing license such as a 3-Day pass or a full year?
@LooknFishy2 жыл бұрын
Typically I buy the Non res annual. Like Wyoming, I purchased late Aug 2020 and fished 2 weeks and again 2 weeks early Aug in 2021. Some states end on the calendar year or on a specific date...Louisiana in June 1?, I believe Idaho is like that which kind of sucks.
@fishing_amy3 жыл бұрын
I like to do my research first as well
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
It makes whatever u find super rewarding!
@somerandomguy7063 жыл бұрын
Good tips. There's a spot in North GA that is along these lines. On a well known trail with a great campsite ~3 miles from the nearest trailhead just down an unmaintained side trail so just close enough that the backpackers don't stop. I have never seen anyone else fish this stretch and would classify it as one of the 3 most productive streams in North Georgia.
@Yikes58243 жыл бұрын
Give your subscribers a hotspot, and it will last for a day. Teach your subscribers to find their own spot, and it will last for a lifetime.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Truth!
@kevinjohnston82693 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Nothing than fishing and getting yelled at.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
For sure, I get yelled at enough at home lol!
@standupfishingsystem87383 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info great video, do you ever use mobile Apps like Onix that show public lands or are the forestry maps pretty good?
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
I don't...know lots of people who do and they love it. But, keeping gopro batteries charged each day on multi week trips is hard enough for me...so I rarely use my cell, except to check in with family. Need to find a good recharging system for this summer.
@williamwojcieszek43203 жыл бұрын
You can tell you are ex Navy intelligence! 👍
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Haha, gotta use the skills you got, right?
@ericburgon86973 жыл бұрын
Uncle Rico!
@rubenmartinez8985 Жыл бұрын
i look for hatcheries and talk to the field personnel. They point you honestly and they know the streams....
@Sides11603 жыл бұрын
Have you tried TroutRoutes?
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Never, is it a pay app?
@Sides11603 жыл бұрын
@@LooknFishy There are two versions one is free one isn’t. The company is out of Minnesota. Covers all of the driftless and several other states. Was just curious if you were using it.
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
@@Sides1160 ok, I do remember seeing something about it once.
@troyottosen87223 жыл бұрын
Finding remote streams? Alaska! Simple! Just don’t tell too many!😉🤪😂😳
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Haha...maybe one day I'll get a chance to verify that myself!
@troyottosen87223 жыл бұрын
@@LooknFishy , Best fishing in the world, Alaska! Simple!
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
@@troyottosen8722 have heard that before!
@troyottosen87223 жыл бұрын
@@LooknFishy , yeah but it’s true! No place even compares to Alaska! By the way, I am a fishing guide on Kodiak Island. Still wanna try to talk crap???😉😂
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Interesting...not sure where I was talking crap... Have a good one!
@opusthe2nd3 жыл бұрын
They put maps on paper....since when???? :D
@LooknFishy3 жыл бұрын
Haha, they do and super helpful when you're off the grid for weeks and have no access to power!
@fish-n-riffs Жыл бұрын
Having a little FBI training doesn’t hurt either 😁