The Little Creek with Big Fish! (Tenkara Fly Fishing)

[@phi1968]

Beautiful scenery. Looks like a great place to spend the morning fishing and the afternoon reading a good book while eating a salted trout grilling on a stick for lunch. If the water is cold enough, I'd bring a bottle of white to chill. - from Japan.

[@thomasmckenzie4584]

You do a great job of not spooking the fish. I don't think people realize how many more fish you can catch when the fish don't know you're there. That tiger trout you caught at 8:40 was amazing. It was 4 feet in front of you with barely moving water. Incredible! Great vid!!

[@jeffMinnesota952]

It is plain that you are enjoying yourself ! ! ! Thanks for sharing, looks like fun... Nice place...

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

Outstanding! First time I heard of tiger trout, such a magnificently beautiful fish! Unusual coloring indeed! Appears like your knocking off the counties !!

[@TenkaraAddict]

The videos are delayed a bit, I've actually finished all of the Utah counties now 👍👍

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

They've been stocking tigers and splake since the 1950s.

[@timkern177]

A lot of those beaver damns are now gone. But the river still holds nice Tigers and Cutts.

[@lifeofdanno8494]

I just moved to Utah. Do you know what stream this is or it's whereabouts?

[@timkern177]

@@lifeofdanno8494 Yes, I know this stream. My suggestion is to read Flyfisher's Guide to UTAH by James B. DeMoux. Good luck!

[@tenkararodco]

My kind of creek right there!

[@hankbraff1135]

Nice creek, nice fish, enjoyed this vid, thanks for sharing.

[@grant27611]

Now that's what fly fishing is all about, back country hike nobody in sight. I used to live in Utah, some great fishing to be found if your willing to put in some miles. Tiger trout was awesome!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yep, lots of great fishing there! Thanks Grant.

[@stanviers8792]

In maryland ive only ever caught one native brook trout , they stock everywhere & the rules vary from stream to stream , rainbows & golden trout . I always put them back . Not many streams as clean as those up my way.. but still alot of nice ones for bass & pan fish. .

[@ethanadarden]

Will be subbing. Amazing video. Love to watch great stuff like this when i cant be out on the water myself.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Ethan!

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

In the last scene what are the fabulous yellow bushes.small trees climbing up the hillside? Aspens? This is ravishingly beautiful countryside.

[@woods2creeksoutdoorsdulins448]

Beautiful stream with big trout!!

[@TenkaraAddict]

I agree!

[@gloria5873]

WOW! Very exciting fishing in that creek and the water is so clear.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yep, it was!

[@ronmisiura9169]

Sweet little video. I love Tenkara fishing for trout.

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's the best 👍

[@cliffchance347]

What fly do you use the most interesting way to fly fish no reel never seen that before And do you use the telescopic rod

[@johannaleinmueller7525]

Such beautiful landscape!!!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Johanna!

[@haresearfishing]

Tenkara ! I haven`t done that for long time. Great film.

[@markcamarillo4295]

That one Tiger was awesome

[@thebackpackblazer3973]

Productive little creek.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yep, great little spot to fish

[@petersteen4294]

I know that creek pretty well. Unfortunately those are not Bonneville cutthroat. Based on the drainage they should be Colorado River cutthroat but they're actually a Yellowstone hybrid that was stocked many years ago, so technically not native to that particular stream. Still a fun creek to fish and you can find some real hogs further upstream.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Interesting! Yes, I found out afterward that this wasn't a native BCT drainage, but I figured they'd been stocked there anyway at some point. I've caught a lot of YCT, and they all look more golden/yellow than this. But I suppose that's where the hybrid part comes in. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@petersteen4294]

@@TenkaraAddict I tried to submit a fish from this stream as my CR cutthroat for one of my Utah Cutthroat slam submissions but it was rejected by DWR for that reason.

[@k-mark9187]

That tiger trout was amazing!

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Hi./ I so envy you those gorgeous tiny streams. I also like the way you enjoy tour surroundings and the little fish-I get so tired of people going on and on about giant trout and other fish. I'm in Australia, so I won't be trying to horn in on your patch-but are you in Idaho or a similar state? Best wishes. :-)

[@cutthroat399]

He is in Utah, the state just south of Idaho.

[@ERone43]

Great vids! It would be kool if you said what fly you’re using every time, maybe even including fly changes. Im glad you usually say which rod you’re using though as I’m in the market. 😎👍👍👍

[@TenkaraAddict]

That info is always in the video description 👍

[@ruabadkitty]

Wow those are some big ones! It makes you want to keep going. Too bad you don't like the taste you have caught many of dinners. I may just follow you around sometime. lol

[@TenkaraAddict]

I'd rather just eat a peanut butter sandwich 😁

[@Adroit1911]

I knew I recognized those brooks.

[@DownstreamDownrange]

Now that’s an incredible stream!!!! Awesome video

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks!

[@rafalichtenberg1019]

Love your vids on tenkara. Keep up good work!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Rafał

[@andrewplayer9923]

Interesting and enjoyable video. Where you fish is so different than what I experience over here inEngland. I'd like tio get one of your hats with the sun shade, what make is it? Thanks.

[@H3DG3xC043]

Thats was a nice tiger trout

[@bigbranch1]

Wow....beautiful fish....

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Allen 👍

[@yardman111100]

Very nice fish caught.

[@twhdvm]

New subscriber here. Love your channel. I'm wondering if you have been back to that stream. It is my understanding that Tiger trout are sterile which means there have to be Browns and Brookies in there. Great opportunity to get a grand slam + 1. What a gem of a stream. I fished a couple like it when I lived in Colorado but never caught a Tiger.

[@ericw6081]

Usually tigers are planted

[@tenkara.e1906]

Nice video. I see that you needed to hike quite a distance to reach this spot. Did you hike with normal waders and wading boots? Mind sharing what you use? Thanks.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I hike in my hip waders (Chota Tundra Hippies) and lightweight wading boots (SoftScience Terrafin). More info about the gear I use is on the "Gear I Use" page on the Tenkara Addict website.

[@ricksuttles7130]

I’m not sure about the reeless fishing. Is that just something U like to do or is that a restriction for that creek? Great video and I like the way u handle and respect the fish.

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's the only way I fish 👍

[@osamabinfaqn6726]

Nice video. Never tried tenkara. I prefer a reel. Don’t do to much small stream fishing though. Mainly swinging flies with a two gander or targeting selective big fish in tail waters with small dry flies.

[@TenkaraAddict]

How do you know you prefer a reel if you've never tried tenkara? 😁

[@osamabinfaqn6726]

Tenkara Addict I don’t know. I’ve never banged a dude before, and I know I wouldn’t like that. I guess it’s kind of like that.

[@360fishingadventures8]

That's the kind of water I fish. The trout are like 10 inches at most though. Cool vid bro

[@TenkaraAddict]

I would have been happy catching all 10 inchers in this stream too. Nothing wrong with that at all!

[@joshuavanscoyk9404]

Love you videos man! Do you keep your line leader as long as the rod? Or longer? I can’t figure a good balance I do a lot of small streamin

[@TenkaraAddict]

Usually my line is the length of the rod, and the tippet is a few feet longer

[@joshuavanscoyk9404]

Thanks man!

[@briancooper2737]

You have a bit more discipline than I do. I probably would have blown the plan off and just kept going! Love the videos, just wish you had more warm water stuff.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I prefer not to fish in the dark, do it was an easy choice to turn around. Sorry, you'll have to look elsewhere for more warm water stuff. I'm a small stream trout guy.

[@ernieflynn5124]

Where do you find your creeks to fish on?

[@jamesrobbins880]

Do you ever keep and eat fish?

[@GeorgeSemel]

It looks like a wonderful early fall day in the high country! You should get yourself a pair of Smith Optics sunglasses for your eye prescription. I never liked the contact lenses.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nah, I've never really cared for prescription sunglasses 😁

[@bradleyjohnson452]

Great video. Any suggestions for Kane, Iron and Washington County?

[@benhancock8143]

Awesome fish for that creek!

[@TenkaraAddict]

I agree! Thanks Ben

[@robertallen6710]

Good one Tristan!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Robert!

[@David-uj2ms]

You had a great day. I wish I had a creek like that in my county!

[@TenkaraAddict]

I wish I had it closer to home!

[@jasonherbig5214]

Davi

[@calebmccarty8307]

Another great vid👌

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Caleb 👍

[@therusfosterson238]

​@UC6H-jR0umy_v5sfkMynB_eA Thank you for keeping the location a secret. It makes it fun to try and figure it out for me and others. People need to get out and explore on their own.

[@rphilip2768]

Tristan, THIS is your favorite creek!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nah, not my favorite. It's a good one, though.

[@johnsabo6038]

What kind of pole do you use?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Check the video description 👍

[@kimandrew3095]

Whatever happened to Dolly Varden trout?

[@michaelvaristo5238]

What's nice about small streams like this is that people don't think there are fish there. I fish streams that are a third this size with light weight gear and have more fun than going after bigger fish on larder streams.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Exactly! I much prefer smaller streams. Thanks Michael

[@brandoncornelius6541]

What is considered "small" stream? I recently fished arkansas river in colorado.....the parts i fished was about 30 ft. wide. I used fly rod but felt like i could have possibly done just as good with tenkara rod

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Oh-I just saw you are in Utah. :-)

[@yardman111100]

No prescription shades?

[@breker19er]

That’s a nice creek!

[@TenkaraAddict]

It was a really fun place to fish!

[@darkerjungle5347]

What fly’s would you recommend for the San Juan River?

[@TenkaraAddict]

No idea, sorry.

[@darkerjungle5347]

Tenkara Addict ok thanks for the response

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

Nice fish! That was an extremely slow moving creek.

[@TenkaraAddict]

In some places, yes. Thanks for watching.

[@blackflycreations]

Nice trout enjoyed the video! I need a tenkara rod very cool for small creeks. I also just started a small channel here in Utah, just not as cool as yours..haha Tight Lines🎣

[@TenkaraAddict]

Tenkara rods are a lot of fun to fish with. Give it a shot!

[@digitalmikearoo]

Have you fished anything in Tooele County yet?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yep, I finished with each county last year 👍

[@digitalmikearoo]

@@TenkaraAddict where'd you go? South Willow Creek?

[@AndrewRodda]

Perfect video.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Andrew!

[@kennyhollidayjr5206]

Great vid. Thanks!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks!

[@bubbasizemore4556]

I live in Utah as well

[@TenkaraAddict]

I don't live in Utah

[@John-ve3gg]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks John

[@andreagigli1265]

Bellissimo . W la natura 🌲👋

[@TenkaraAddict]

🇮🇹🌲🌳👍

[@rayflynn7942]

your leaving with all that beautiful water in front of you 🤔

[@hiddenwatersflyfishing]

Are you using a strike indicator?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nope, generally a strike indicator is not used in tenkara. You basically just watch the end of the line.

[@inkjob12]

Tiger trout !!!??? I need to put that one on my bucket list...I need to know where this stream is so I can add the Tiger to my list of caught trout species...

[@TenkaraAddict]

Sorry, I don't reveal stream names 😁

[@dougbickford5041]

@@TenkaraAddict I live in NW Pennsylvania and assist with the stocking locally. We put several tiger trout in every year. My understanding is that they can't reproduce since they are a hybrid but they sure are unique. I just ordered my first Tenkara rod and am anxious to put it to use

[@mikejessmax]

That last cutthroat you caught looks a lot like the Westslope cutts we have here in Alberta.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I'd like to fish up there some time 👍

[@pecahperiuk]

Buddy.. what flies so you use?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Check the video description

[@elseven4484]

Place is so beautiful..... ❤️❤️❤️💓💓

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks 👍

[@mitchellpyle3199]

What river is this?

[@joshschrader4732]

Are some of those fish stocked ?

[@tristendunn1808]

I feel like the tiger trout have to be stocked

[@chriswilcox7638]

What brand is that tiny hemostat your using?

[@TenkaraAddict]

They're by Streamworks, and I'm not entirely sure that company is still around.

[@chriswilcox7638]

Well dang it. I will look into it. I really appreciate you taking the time to Reply. You have a wonderful day.

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

Wow! Nice fish for that size of water!!! If I may ask...are you using wet Flies?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yes

[@arictelian]

If I may add, Tenkara as practiced traditionally in Japan is with almost 100% wetflies. Even the stiff hackle kebari are fished wet. Why Wet primarily? Location, location, location. Japan has alot of fast flowing mountain streams. Lots of turbulance, lots of pocket water. The dry fly just wasn't practical in that environment at that time. Each fly design the Japanese have has a specific manipulation technique associated with it. Its a fascinating subject and learning the techniques has the potential of improving your catch rate exponentially.

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

@@arictelian ...thanks! I do a lot of Nymphing and I used to have a Tankara style ...not brand...rod. It broke and I got into Euro Nymphing. At some point I may get another Tankara style rod.

[@arictelian]

@@WildBlueDiscovery you're welcome. Tenkara is more than what it is painted as here in the States. Back in 2011 when I first heard of it, I just continued to use "western style" flies with Tenkara. Dead drift was about It wasn't until I fished with Japanese trained anglers that I finally started to realize that divorcing the rod from the flies and the flies from the techniques was only hurting my own success. It's a whole system. I encourage you to try it again.

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

@@arictelian ....some good advice! Thanks! Have a Happy New Year!

[@BJJandBS]

Where is this creek? Near Durango?

[@bubbasizemore4556]

He said it's in Utah

[@EDagger]

Where abouts in Utah is this?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Sorry, I don't share specifics about the streams I fish

[@kennyhollidayjr5206]

@@TenkaraAddict great! I fish small streams in AZ and same principle applies

[@flysomethingdamitdotcom8788]

Funny to catch "tiger trout" with Japanese fishing gear! First time hearing about them and also tenkara/ kishu fishing and I'm interested!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Tenkara and kishu aren't the same thing, but thank for watching!

[@upsidedahead]

Strange method. With no reel. I've never seen that before

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's called tenkara. It's a Japanese form of fly fishing made for going after trout in small mountain streams, and that's the focus of my channel. Tenkara has really only been practiced widely outside of Japan for the last decade or so. Thanks for watching.

[@upsidedahead]

@@TenkaraAddict very interesting , thank you ps I love how you're frothing about "BIG FISH" when they're tiny 😂 It's all relative I guess

[@jamaluddinnurislami5011]

big valley, west elizabeth?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Huh?

[@stevewalcott9546]

Really big fish for such a small creek! They must have a good consistent food source and plenty of fresh water!

[@TenkaraAddict]

I think the creek is spring fed. It seemed like very clean, clear water. Thanks Steve!

[@rayflynn7942]

catching the leader greatly increases your chances of losing it😢 same as a too tight drag on a reel

[@shaunaustin7848]

What county?

[@TenkaraAddict]

I don't give specifics about the streams I fish. Sorry!

[@gilbertamthor5098]

Where was this creek in utah?

[@TenkaraAddict]

Sorry, I don't give out creek names or locations.

[@hansskovlin7887]

Beautiful fish, the tiger trout at 9:17 was amazing! Just curious, what is the origin of those tigers? I assume stocking somewhere in the stream or drainage? Tiger trout are almost unheard of in MT because we don't stock them anywhere.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Utah stocks them pretty regularly in certain lakes. In this case, I believe they were stocked in the lake that this creek feeds into. Thanks for watching.

[@yoshihirohorii]

You’re wearing nice glasses! Is it ELECTRIC one?

[@TenkaraAddict]

The glasses are polarized, if that's what you mean, but not electric. Thanks for watching.

[@yardman111100]

l laughed when you briefly lost your rod. l've done the same.

[@sgt.h7117]

Really enjoy your videos. I usually don't offer advice, but I can't stand watching your technique for landing your fish. Either your line is too long or your stretch is too short. Gripping the line with your net hand is defeating the purpose of your flexible rod, which helps keep the hook anchored in the fish's mouth. Possibly stretching your arm and rod top way out behind you will allow a better reach. Thanks for your vlog, very enjoyable.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Google "tenkara hand lining." It's part of tenkara. Thanks for watching 👍

[@arictelian]

He has a point though. If you ever get the chance to attend the Oni School near Salt Lake City, you will see Masami does not go for his net with his left hand until the line is under control and the fish is under control in his right hand. So, for instance, when the fish is close enough to sieze the line, you make one circle swinging motion with your left arm. It automatically catches the line. The right hand now comes in to take in more line, tips of the fingers only. This allows you to release if needs be, especially on bigger fish. Once the fish is in range, and your line is in your right hand, then you move to grab your net. This is the Japanese method. Cheers.

[@sgt.h7117]

@@arictelian Ah So!

[@joncarlo2473]

Serious question y do ppl do this isn’t the fun fighting the fish on a fly reel?

[@TenkaraAddict]

I enjoy this type of fishing. You do whatever you enjoy.

[@joncarlo2473]

Tenkara Addict true

[@zachb1494]

Come to new mexico

[@TenkaraAddict]

I will at some point. Thanks for watching.

[@aaronhartman1946]

You should try fly fishing with a reel. Less hand lining.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Lol

[@davidcockram6509]

Where in heck is my poll

[@野崎勉-z2p]

nice rainbow trout (^_^)

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks for watching!

[@pescaconJesús]

Saludos a migo eselente lugar

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks!

[@loganscruggs1588]

Butiful river

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Logan

[@kirkdavis2881]

Wierd someone stocking all those tiger trout there.

[@TenkaraAddict]

They were stocked into the reservoir that the creek flows into.

[@carlosandreblatt]

Envious me 😍

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's a fun place to fish, for sure 👍

[@richardpapapietro9287]

Can you tell me the the location of the creek I live in park city

[@TenkaraAddict]

Nope, sorry. I don't give out creek names or locations.

[@therusfosterson238]

​@@TenkaraAddict Thank you for keeping the location a secret. It makes it fun to try and figure it out for me and others. People need to get out and explore on their own.

[@BruleWanderer]

May I ask where?

[@TenkaraAddict]

I don't share creek locations, sorry.

[@3dig71]

please wet your hands before handing fish, or better yet dont touch them at all.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I do

[@3dig71]

@@TenkaraAddict excellent! Keep up the cool vids!