It Took Me YEARS to Catch This New Species!! (Tenkara Fly Fishing in a Creek)

I can't believe I finally caught this species-by accident!
DATE FILMED: August 2023
LOCATION: Utah
GEAR USED
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** ROD: TenkaraBum Traveler 39
** LINES: 12-foot level line (#3.5) with a few feet of tippet
** FLY: Size 12 yellow, green, and ginger kebari
** NET: Medium Measure Net with rubberized net bag
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[@dp_fishbiologist]

Mountain whitefish are part of the Coregoninae subfamily. They're closely related to the whitefish and ciscos of the genus Coregonus, but they belong to the genus Prosopium. Grayling instead belong to the Thymallinae subfamily, probably the most basal branch of all Salmonids. It is still uncertain if Coregoninae are evolutionarily more kindred to the true salmonid (subfamily Salmoninae such as salmon, trout and char) than to grayling. Anyway, they're beautiful. How could anyone consider them as "trash fish"? Native species aren't trash!!!

[@OffGridBackcountryAdventures]

12:28 - Same here, nothing better than a fun creek filled with trout. I'm not a big river guy.

[@TenkaraAddict]

They're just not as interesting or pretty to me. Plus more river = more people. No thanks!

[@nathanleeper4519]

Great video Tristan! Whitefish are super important for our rivers and streams around the west. Catching that fish indicates that that river is healthy.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I didn't know that. Thanks Nathan!

[@robwilliams287]

thats awesome to know considering how much that river is exposed after the fire killed off all the cover.

[@oak8728]

Definitely not looked down upon hardcore trout anglers. They’re a good indicator species of a healthy system.

[@pentafishing]

Yes! Creek's varied pockets are really fun!

[@CZ65]

If you want to catch more white fish, I know of a spot full of large chunky ones. You can also catch rainbow and cutthroat there, too.

[@clydeshope6942]

Another awesome video well done some really nice fish

[@markgunnell2149]

Awesome as always.. Thank you very much for teaching us , and the beautiful fishing streams

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevenlord782]

Absolute Paradise!

[@chillinoutdoors7464]

Beautiful location!

[@droid9959]

Love your adventures into the wilderness for some fun fishing, look forward to viewing the next one 🙂👍

[@Daoistify]

We catch dozens of these things in northern New England. We call them dase. They are trash and steal feed from trout. We throw them in the woods for wild animals to eat.

[@theoriginalmattman]

Great video, as always.

[@larrybeavens7580]

I think the attitude towards whitefish depends on the reason you’re fishing - if you’re fishing for food, the whitefish is a pain and a waste of time for most people. I was that way when I was younger. But when catch-and-release fly fishing for the pure joy of fishing, I came to really enjoy the occasional whitefish. They’re just as ecologically important, and as fun to catch, as their trout brethren. Great video Tristan; that’s a really pretty stream!

[@terrancewilhite9260]

Whitefish is a great eating fish with flavor close to bluegill and texture of bass and other spiney ray.

[@seanliew9771]

Love the videos! Have you ever considered posting an uncut long fishing/hiking video? I think you may be surprised at how many would like to zone out and watch all that stuff!

[@jasonwooden]

Thanks for sharing the experience. What a beautiful section of river. That sound of running water is so soothing. You probably haven't caught a whitefish before because they are more of a "bottom feeder" and are usually caught on deeper-running nymphs.

[@ceceliaroberts1475]

Stopping by to say hello, you pick the most amazing spots! Even with the burnt trees, the place looks peaceful. Happy fishing!

[@Hoggy1963]

SWEET, great vid as usual

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks!

[@owenmiller9906]

Long before I started into Tenkara I was fishing on the Selway river in Idaho and caught a sizeable whitefish with a spin casting rig and a Mepps spinner. I had no idea what it was and thought it might have been an invasive species. With some help from nearby anglers we identified it as a mountain whitefish. Haven't caught one since. Neat experience.

[@mariawalsh335]

😊😂 love to see you catching 🐟 🐠

[@mak9956]

Nice! I like catching whitefish now and again! My PB is 21 inches! A beast of a whitefish from the Yellowstone river in Montana! Also took an 18 that day and plenty of 12” rainbows! Oh and my favorite of the day, an 18” brown! Tight lines and no reels!!

[@jonwarner1977]

Nice. I only caught White Fish below the Palisades Dam on the Snake River.

[@OffGridBackcountryAdventures]

Man, that is some great scenery! Thanks for sharing Tristan, I hope to get out to fish soon. I miss it!

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks Brian! It was a beautiful spot, for sure.

[@seanerichumphreys5253]

Great video.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks!

[@cluelessusername2530]

Nice catch! Do you tie your own flies?

[@kevinforlino5839]

What a coincidence! I just caught my first whitefish here in Washington 2 weeks ago. Probably 11" or so. It seemed to have a very subtle take and at first I thought I was snagged on the bottom of the creek (was using a rainbow warrior nymph with a tungsten bead and a little lead wire I tied into it just to help get it down extra fast).

[@ClydeZirbel]

Thank you Tristan ! Your videos are addicting as is Tenkara fishing ! 😂

[@TenkaraAddict]

Excellent! That's the goal 😁

[@ClydeZirbel]

You’re hittling it out of the park and have been for years now. @@TenkaraAddict

[@Eldavis1086]

Fished the Madison river in Montana once. The Mountain Whitefish were as thick as the brook trout in that creek. Always enjoy your adventures!

[@TenkaraAddict]

I've heard that about certain spots! Never encountered it myself, obviously. Sounds fun, though.

[@davidnapper8097]

Been pouring down rain here for a couple of days now , so , no fishin . Guess I'll watch you fish and dream of better weather 😎👍👍

[@TenkaraAddict]

It's been insanely cold here, so we'll both be dreaming of better weather!

[@MostlyTenkara]

Are you rockin a chest mount or a head mount? Seems to turn with your head, so that's my guess.

[@dvdschaub]

Congratulations on the whitefish!

[@stonecoldmunchin]

congrats on gthe white fish! They can be pretty big in Utah and they can be strong fighters!

[@georgespence590]

I really enjoy your videos , I purchased the TB 39 Traveler about 1year ago and enjoy fishing with it. I’m concerned if I break a section if I’ll be able to replace it being that TB has closed. Would like to see you fish with the Dragontail zx390 Hydra and hear your comments, keep up the awesome videos….

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yeah, that's always been a bit of a concern with Japanese rods, but even more so now. And I'll add that rod to the list. That may be the only Dragontail rod I haven't fished with?

[@tyshaver108]

Mountain White fish? So cool and a bit confused, VERY novice Angler from Portland, Or.

[@jimmie7787]

In Maine we call them Chub. They fight like trout but, you cant eat them. Too many bones.

[@georgepretnick4460]

I believe Whitefish are members of the herring family. closely related to Lake whitefish and ciscos.

[@pjdilorenzo6183]

have u ever fished medicine bow wyoming

[@caleshtcincredibles]

I was born and grew up in Montana , we used to catch whitefish , filled them soak in an apple cider brine and smoke them . Delicious eating fish when prepared that way.

[@TenkaraAddict]

Wow, sounds good!

[@unknwnsoldier0413]

That whitefish was a beautiful fish.

[@TenkaraAddict]

I agree!

[@robwilliams287]

idk the whitefish I've had here in the Great Lakes area has been delicious

[@robwilliams287]

that black brookie looked like it had spawning colors.

[@jaredlyons3940]

Man I have never tried fishing without a reel... I have a regular fly rod and reel. Without the reel it may be more fun

[@ckg5937]

You use barbless hooks? (It looks like it from your video)

[@TenkaraAddict]

Yes

[@cleekmaker00]

Another excellent Video! I look forward to watching mainly because I enjoy your enthusiasm, and seeing what kit you're using. 🖖🙂

[@TenkaraAddict]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching!

[@Mntnere]

If you get hung in a rock and can't get out to it. How do you break it off without damaging rod tip

[@flaviotezza6726]

Quanto pesa la canna? Ciao.

[@robertkemp622]

Nick Adams arrives in the burnt-over district near Seney, MI, the scene of Hemingway's "Big Two-hearted River" story: From the time he had gotten off the train and the baggage man had thrown his pack out of the open car door things had been different. Seney was burned, the country was burned over and changed, but it did not matter. It could not all be burned. He knew that. He hiked along the road, sweating in the sun, climbing to cross the range of hills that separated the railway from the pine plains. The road ran on, dipping occasionally, but always climbing. Nick went on up. Finally the road, after going parallel to the burnt hillside, reached the top. Nick leaned back against a stump and slipped out of the pack harness. Ahead of him, as far as he could see, was the pine plain. The burn country stopped off at the left with a range of hills. On ahead islands of dark pine trees rose out of the plain. Far off to the left was the line of the river. Nick followed it with his eye and caught glints of the water in the sun. In that story, fishing was good, too.

[@user-hd2mz4bl3j]

We're is the river

[@markg3025]

Yes white fish are great when smoked but they are hard to light. LOL

[@TenkaraAddict]

Lol!

[@flaviotezza6726]

Che azione ha?

[@ovidiuciuparu6421]

0:50 lol what is your logic for not having fish in there?

[@jakewild1138]

Have you ever considered taking a trip to Pennsylvania to fish for wild native brookies?

[@Squeaks557]

Brook trout don't belong in the West. Always disappointed to find them when looking for cutts.

[@ClydeZirbel]

@ClydeZirbel 0 seconds ago Thank you Tristan ! Your videos are addicting as is Tenkara fishing ,see you buddy ! 😂

[@TenkaraAddict]

See ya! 😁