I Just Caught My Biggest Fish Ever (Tenkara Fly Fishing)

In this video I fish an absolutely perfect little (and I do mean *little*) mountain stream and catch a handful of fish, including my first ever tiger trout.
DATE FILMED: September 2019
LOCATION: Utah
GEAR USED
(Note: The Amazon links are affiliate links)
** ROD: Dragontail Mizuchi (amzn.to/2q531pX)
** LINE: 9-foot #3.5 level line with 3 feet of tippet
** FLY: A modified Utah killer kebari
** NET: Measure Net Medium with rubber basket (amzn.to/2LjQbxR )
OTHER LINKS
** Instagram (@TenkaraAddict): / tenkaraaddict
** My main KZbin channel (SUVRVing): / suvrving
** My store: KamchatkaGear.com
#tenkara #fishing #flyfishing

[@jameskennedy6982]

Just want to say "thanks", had my 70th B-day yesterday, and to say that my health is failing would be an understatement. I was blessed to spend many hours doing what your doing, had wonderful parents that loved the outdoors, and being born in Montana didn't hurt! Now, i see the end of my trail, it's great to see your clips and the way you handle these fish. I wish you many wonderful hours/days on clear, cold waters...enjoying the beauty of GOD'S creation! Semper Fi from an old Marine.

[@jeremyanderson9430]

I've never met you but reading that brought I tear to my eye. God bless you Sir

[@joehawk9839]

Thanks for your service.I 🙏 pray that you get better and enjoy your time you have left on earth sir.I have been caring for my 86 year old father since the beginning of the year and can relate to failing health.I have truly learned to appreciate everyday on earth and have gained a new found respect for taking care of your health.God bless you sir.

[@trublu2556]

I think I can call you brother for more reasons than one from reading your comment..In 4 days I will be 68 years old.The reason I know we're brothers most importantly I believe you know the King of Glory..# 2 reason Semper Fi brother Marine..I pray for health and healing over you my brother in Jesus Mighty Name 🙏..I will see you in that heavenly roll call,as we answer the final call to duty ..All present and accounted for,, face to face with the lover of our souls. Bless you my friend.. Peace Be Still Brother Paul from the Pacific Northwest.* Always Faithful *

[@Formuluh]

Semper Fi! Praying for you to get better soon

[@boydshockley2743]

Congrats on the big fish! Even more incredible on such a small stream.

[@canin7874]

Man thank you for showing us all the beauty of these desert mountain streams. I had no idea Trout inhabited such warm areas

[@TetonTenkara]

Great video, Tristan! And very nice trout for sure. That's exactly what the Mizuchi was designed for, to handle larger trout in very small water and be able to control them the whole way into the net. Congrats!! We'll have to fish that creek together when I get back. It holds some nice surprises for sure! Cheers!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Tom! I know there are bigger fish in this creek, but I was thrilled to end the day with this guy. I don't think I would have been able to land the fish with the Suzume. And yeah, let's head back there when you get back!

[@JM-lu8le]

@@TenkaraAddict I would love to be where you are standing in this video! Instead I'm going to a horrible job in Delaware...could you recommend an affordable Tenkara rod? I've done my share fly fishing out west ..but really on the East Coast I think that Tenkara is where it's at for small streams. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

Congratulations! That was a beautiful fish from a beautiful stream! Thanks for taking us along.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks John!

[@goodogear1594]

Superb little stream and fishing, Isn't it amazing/scary when you hear the line sing 😀

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yep, a great feeling!

[@aaronarms5982]

I have seen, I think, the majority of you tenkara fishing videos, and I have learned a lot. I've enjoyed every single minute of them all. Absolutely fabulous job. Keep em coming 😊

[@John-ve3gg]

Sweet one for the record books! Thank you for sharing!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks John!

[@reggiebald2830]

What a productive little stream! That's also the biggest Rainbow Trout I've ever seen! Not only congrats, but thanks! For a moment I feared that monster would pull you in! Completely understandable why you'd call the day! The whole thing had me shaking, too! What a trip! Thanks Tristan! (Beautiful countryside / surroundings!)

[@howardharstine2804]

Beautiful! Surprisingly big fish in such a small stream but just goes to show how healthy it’s environment is! Thanks for sharing!

[@josepheiden4746]

Congratulations on the 18 incher. Beautiful fish. Beautiful scenery. Great video.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Joseph

[@UtahTenkara]

My favorite stream! I am impressed you found this one. It is not hard to find the cool places with a little bit of effort and exploring.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I remember seeing it on your channel! It's a fun place to fish, for sure.

[@MarkEWallace]

What a nice fish. I just bought my first Tenkara rod (Dragontail Mutant zx380, based on yours and a few other vids) and am really looking forward to receiving it and getting my first fish-on Tenkara moment.

[@ibdaffy]

Beautiful surroundings, fantastic fishing and congratulations on that gorgeous rainbow! Great video!

[@justlookin3]

WOW, I only watch the channel because I follow your other one. I have zero desire to fish, but I finally see what keeps you so intent on it and how exciting it is for you. That’s what I love about KZbin. I really enjoy my imaginary friends and their zest for following their passion. Thanks, Tristan

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks for watching! I had no desire to fish either until... I suddenly did 😁

[@harleyhall4485]

Perfect. I was in Mammoth fishing a small waterfall in a stream and caught THE ONE. Seared permanently in my mind forever.

[@iliveinthewoods]

"Is that right?!" 🤣 👏

[@roybinson6460]

Awesome area and fishing, thanks for sharing! Greetings from ole Sweden.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Roy!

[@codiefrazier8337]

Awesome video man. Been so inspired by you and your videos i get my rod and stuff on Monday and im going fishing that evening and in the morning early Tuesday. Cant wait to get on the stream. Great catch and keep up the good work!

[@carlosandreblatt]

😍that's a pig😍 The Mizuchi has prooved itself a serious rod. Congrats Bro!

[@TenkaraAddict]

I agree, I lose fewer big fish with the Mizuchi. It's a great rod.

[@stevenjoseph8980]

@@TenkaraAddict I just bought one but haven't received it yet. I was worried about it not handling large fish. You know, the kind I'll probably never catch. But seeing you catch that monster has eliminated any doubts. Thanks!

[@freedomdove]

Wow, that was huge! I can't believe you found one so big in such a small creek. 😲

[@TenkaraAddict]

I was surprised too!

[@cleekmaker00]

When you hear the level line sing, you know you've got a lunker on! Great trip! Looks like that tri-zoom worked out well!

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

Everything about this video is insane! Location, size of catches and rod handling the difference in those sizes, and the dance that PB danced with ya! Thanks for sharing the Joy!!!

[@TenkaraAddict]

This was an especially fun video to share!

[@jasonsfishingagain312]

Good for you bud! There's nothing quite like the fight of a big wild trout.

[@sweettony9359]

I live in Maine and I cannot believe the size of the fish out west. In Maine a brook that small MIGHT have a 10 inch trout in it but never anything bigger than that. Even our biggest and best rivers rarely have a trout over 18 inches. Bravo.

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's definitely something I'm thankful for!

[@Thelifeofaflyfisherman]

Absolutely awesome beautiful fish I remember when I caught my biggest with my tenkara what a feeling 👊🤘

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks man!

[@bertkelly7650]

I notice you wet your hands before handling. Good job. Keeps disease from getting them wiping the oils off.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yep, even when I don't explicitly show it in the video, I always wet my hands before handling each fish. Thanks for watching.

[@uncutfishing]

Bert Kelly, wetting the hands is indeed important, but let's not pretend the damage to the slime layer isn't done when the fish is landed into the net and is struggling against the mesh. Smaller fish may not only lose slime but also some scales in the process. The net should not be used for them, imho. In fact, if one is indeed concerned about unhooking the fish without harming it more (in addition to the harm already done by the hook and the retrieval stress), the fish should not be touched at all, - see, for example, ikki Lure Fishing channel. Plus, the process must be as fast as possible. But releasing fish like that is difficult. It takes time to master and in some cases may be impossible.... Of course the net will be a better solution then, because it can help shorten the process. I personally try not to touch them and use the net as little as possible, but sometimes it will simply not be pretty and, well, not because the hands are not wet. Sometimes fish will die after being released. That's fishing for you. In general, it is a bloody business. If you hate the idea of killing animals - don't even consider this hobby. So, imho, we just need to strive towards some ballance, some raeasonable minimization of damage, even if it can never be zero. I'm, for example, terrified by the large motorised boats that are so popular (especially in North America). On the one hand, people are using barbless hooks and carefully releasing everything, on the other - they are speeding in these roaring behemoths in remote lakes or salmon rivers freaking out wild life and crushing fish left and right. But haven't seen a discussion on this issue anywhere on YT (so far). Let's try and see the full picture, not just the dry hands. BTW, an OT remark: I wouldn't call the first large fish I got - or any fish I got, for that matter - my biggest ever. Unless I was going to quit fishing, of course ;)

[@charlieswearingen500]

Trout secrete a glycoprotein slime from the cells in their skin to make it harder for parasites (fungus, bacteria and it's part of their natural immune system) to attach. It helps to wet your hands but if trout are to hopefully survive after a catch and release they should be unhooked while held underwater to more effectively preserve the protective slime layer. Also, small gill capillaries are damaged by touch and dry air when fish are handled for too long outside of the water. The loss of gill capillaries will decrease trout vigor and his ability to deal with the harsh elements in the wild...

[@ziggymarley4961]

Geezus christ are you guys for real go get a life!!!

[@jackmoylan8137]

@@uncutfishing that was an incredibly annoying response

[@pauldinda5831]

GREAT video. I was excited as you... well, sorta, landing the 18-incher. Laughed aloud mightily.

[@FissionChips]

A wonderful moment for you and your followers, of which I'm but one! Tight lines . . .

[@bradrtorgersen_videos]

Pretty remarkable to get an 18-incher out of a shallow, swift-moving mountain creek! Heck of a catch! Well done.

[@charlescoult]

3:18 - Impressed that you can identify it when so small. well done.

[@robertperman8967]

Nice fish! Beautiful stream! Another good day on the water. Tight lines dude!!!!!

[@K4HLER]

Beautiful location. Amazing time. Thanks for sharing this with the world.

[@bahamajim1998]

It is fun to catch fish!!! Yes sir it is ..when you catch troutzilla your on a high for days !!!

[@johnmclaughlin3925]

Beautiful fish! Wish I could experience that type of fishing.loved the whole video!!! Congrats

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks John. Fishing this kind of water is a ton of fun.

[@bengardiner1652]

Gorgeous Rainbow! Congratulations. Love your videos.

[@kevinhines1765]

Great video! That was exciting just watching! The adrenaline rush with those big ones is amazing! Wait until you hook into and hopefully land those trout in the 20+ inch range. It will happen. Enjoy!!!

[@awaken77]

8:46 what a jump! it was epic!

[@schadowolf]

Thanks for sharing your adventures! Was a beautiful catch!

[@chonqmonk]

Trout are lotsa fun, and what a beautiful spot! I've mostly been fishing muskies and sturgeon last couple years though (big muskies are 45" - 55", big sturgeon are over 6 feet). Heading to the Brule River tomorrow for early season steelhead - will see how that goes. Northern Wisconsin has some world class great fishing...

[@harrytrumanbrighto]

So far. You're still young yet, kid. Didn't start catching my biggest bass till I was in my fifties. In my sixties now. They keep getting bigger every year.

[@EndofTheline1984]

Just ordered that dragontail mizuchi, should be here next week. Awesome video can't wait to go fishing.

[@roberts3942]

Goes to prove that there is always a big fish or two even in small streams. Beautiful scenery in the background. Well done video.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@jeffMinnesota952]

beautiful water, glad you caught nice fish, thanks for sharing

[@cbearabc]

Very nice trout, reminds me of the time I caught a 18" Brook Trout while sitting on a log that cross the stream. Needless to say, I jump in to the water for that one! 😎

[@NickArnette]

I like how when a fish got off you continued the drift and caught another in the same hole on the same drift. I'm going to try that next time. When I lose a fish I usually recast right away. Great video!

[@robertnielsen2461]

If you ever fish Montana and you are near Missoula try fish creek and if you can afford get a guide and float it,I am certain you will be glad you did..

[@kevindecoteau3186]

finish on the high note. Good catch.

[@NarrowRoad4Jesus]

Congrats on your new PB!!!!!! Not much better than that feeling and your heart starts to pound hoping you can net em.

[@arta6984]

I love all your videos. Thank you for sharing your adventures!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks for watching!

[@munsterfloyd]

Great video. The water is so clear and it is so bright and still the trout are taking. Heaven! Would like a look at the flies you were using to see if they or something similar would work on Irish Rivers.

[@iamchrisroberts]

Nice catch. Congratulations. That looked like a great day. Thanks for sharing.

[@FlyFishingTexan]

Nice Video and Really Nice Fish! I appreciate a fishing channel that is not full of filth! Something my kid and I could watch without concern! thanks/subscribed/and keep up the good work. God Bless you man!

[@codunn866]

Great catch. I thought of big fish when I first started watching your bids. It can't be easy to land a big fish without a drag & reel of line. He tries to take your pole.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I mean, it wasn't that hard. It didn't take long to land the sucker.

[@roneddy815]

If you are ever in Northern Michigan check out the Ausable River.

[@TenkaraAddict]

No thanks. I'm a creek angler

[@JKonstanzer]

Awesome, that is a great creek and what a great catch with that 18 incher

[@TimIrvin]

THAT WAS AWESOME! Wi6th that in mind. How large of a fish can you safely land with a Tenkara? Would a larger fish break the rod?

[@Kyle-sr6jm]

Beautiful water

[@walter772]

You caught a dream fish! Congratulations!

[@aftonm693]

I wish you visit Wisconsin, I live on the kinnickinnick River, and are average browns are 14-16 inches and ive landed a 19 and lost a few 20+ my buddy landed a 24 incher, I think you should visit and try fishing here!

[@19095987]

I fished in your neck of the woods back in 2017, all tenkara and all small streams. Even crossed over into Wyoming for two days. Everyone else was out on the Snake. I had those small streams to myself.

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's pretty great to be alone on those small streams, eh? Thanks for watching 👍

[@robertroth6521]

Great fishing. That was a beautiful trout. My Dragontail 365 comes in tomorrow from Amazon, can’t wait

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nice!

[@beersport]

GD! What a monster you caught at the end!! So cool to watch.

[@TheDmburnham]

My first Tenkara trout was a 17" rainbow on the Dream Stream. White woolly bugger.

[@georgemoskal2098]

Nice days fishing, beautiful stream.

[@edwardvoluntad138]

Just got my Tenkara kit...Can't wait for the Fall!

[@dawnywanders]

Me too! I've been out in the heat this week, just practicing my technique so I'll be ready for cooler times ahead.

[@TroutWest]

The fish get bigger in that stream up river a bit... the stocked portion you're fishing they stay about the size of your last one... 2lbs and under. Go upstream and they reach the 4lb+ mark.

[@bimteck]

Just ordered a tenkara rod to fish small streams here in Montana! Thanks for the inspiration man. Tight lines my friend!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Awesome, you'll love it!

[@stephenpaliotti2097]

NICE BOW YOU COULD TELL IT WAS IN THAT STREAM FOR A WHILE SO COOL YOU LET IT GO....

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks 👍

[@stevensad38]

Great video of a fantastic stream and scenery, you will have to come to New Zealand sometime for the real biggie though!

[@dougschwamb9653]

Watching these videos makes my arm start twitching, mostly brings back years of fishing small streams that most pass up because they are too tough. Maybe we should go hangout in the trout combat zone for some fun?

[@dougschwamb9653]

Good fishing? When you can run 2 flies and land fish on all of them, that's a special experience. Have fun, watch for the snakes!

[@owengoldsmith4767]

Excellent fishing especially how small the stream is, Lovely 18 inch bow. Big Hi from Aust 😎✌️🍻

[@safeharbor7]

That was fun brother, much enjoyed... Big thumbs up

[@dynamicphotography_]

Dang! That was a fantastic fish at the end for such small water! Fun to watch!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks!

[@peterdiebel7372]

looked like at least 3 lbs, beauty! Cheers man.

[@robcowgill9845]

I love trout fishing...Back when my brothers and I were younger, we had some great times and caught some trophies...Only kept one to eat, which was a 5 1/2 pound walleye..Let the 12 pounder go...A big trout is special though..I’ve only kept two and I’ve always felt guilty because trout isn’t my favorite and I knew better..

[@dustinsfishing1725]

OMG what a video brother that’s a great catch for such a small stream. Congratulations I wish I would have seen this video sooner LOL 🎣👍🏼🍺😎😊

[@albertomaderajr1990]

That jump from that rainbow 😁

[@thomasfleming2593]

Great adventure of catching and releasing.

[@Patriottoo2]

Great scenery, and content. When you said you had caught 10 fish in an hour reminded me of the time my fishing buddy and I caught 200 cutthroats in YNP, 14" to 16" in 4 hours. That was before whirling disease hit, and haven't fished the same water since, so don't know how the disease affected the fish.

[@meltruax8298]

That was one bad ass fish.

[@adamw8469]

So relaxing to watch at night, but jealous I can’t be on the stream fishing. Do you ever keep any? A catch and cook?

[@edwardsroba]

What a buzz. Great job!

[@jpmarx660]

Nice native fish for that stream.. I broke my record with a 22 inch rainbow in a tributary of Schroon river in the Adirondacks

[@bobjimenez4464]

Stream fishing is the best

[@robaldridge6505]

super cool catch, thanks for sharing..

[@lgandad]

Nice!! That’s the biggest rainbow I’ve ever seen!

[@gloria5873]

WOW! That was a huge fish, but the others were good size also. I was wondering , what do you do when a fish swallows the hook?

[@TenkaraAddict]

I've only had fish swallow the hook a couple of times. I just cut the tippet as close to the eye of the hook as possible and let the fish go. Apparently the hooks rust out relatively quickly.

[@JeanSantos-we6yj]

Bravo Tristan, un beau ruisseau et une belle partie de pêche en tenkara. Félicitations!

[@hansel2001]

Stuff of dreams!

[@skippybrand]

Caught a 24'' , 5 pound 6 Rainbow aka Steelhead aka Chrome, coming up Chautauqua Creek to spawn. (Westfield N.Y.) They get big feeding in Lake Erie. The typical adult ranges in size from 5-10 pounds and 20-30 inches. Some get much bigger. Limit, 3 per day, any size, all year.

[@stephencarroll8537]

Awesome job brother..I've got the same rod and I love it..it's hard to believe fish like that came out of that small creek..you never know great job

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's a great rod. Thanks Stephen!

[@therealbillrichardson]

Love your videos, but where can I get one of those nets with the measurements?

[@JohnCallender]

This video appears to mistakenly have the description from the previous video (from 2019-12-07).

[@vincentc6919]

wow .....fish barely fit in the net....awesome...thanks for the videos I'm hooked now....

[@dfzurichch]

What is the length of your 5x tippit (9')? With the two lines it is quite long. I am new at Tanaka. I have a 13', 390cm. I do fish large rivers, riffs. Just a change from flyfishing. Thank

[@reaganwiles_art]

TA, ever fish in North Carolina? If so, any recommendations? or have you heard of good water here? I'm thinking of getting into Tenkara. Seems like a good pastime for middle of life, a renewing sport.

[@hankbraff1135]

Nice fish well done

[@kinniguy]

Nice fish. What fly were you using. Is it wet or dry?

[@ericfisher2637]

Come try browse if you ain't already. Just north of leeds utah

[@TenkaraAddict]

You mean Leeds Creek? I've fished it 👍