The BEST TROUT STREAM in the US is a SECRET to most - no crowds, big fish, numbers & all public! p27

I'm fly fishing what many consider the best trout stream in the United States in part 27 of the 2 month camping road trip. IMO, what makes this stream the best trout stream in the US...it's truly a wild, free flowing stream...exactly like it was hundreds of years ago. When you fish these streams you're stepping back in time, fishing for native trout in native water, much like our ancestors did! Take tailwaters for example, some would argue are better trout fisheries bc of the incredible fish size and numbers. But in most cases these were created by destroying a system to create a trout fishery. The world famous White River was once a warm water river home to all kinds of aquatic life which were destroyed to create a fantastic trout stream. So it's TRULY A SPECIAL gift to catch native trout from native ranges in wild, free flowing public water...nothing was destroyed... the same aquatic insects and inhabitants are still the same ones that have lived here since the beginning! It's home to big NATIVE westslopes, heard it had bulls too, holes full of fish, all styles work and it's a secret to most! Add on that any technique will work...I caught fish on nymphs, dries and streamers and it's not hard argue why many consider it the BEST TROUT STREAM in the US! It has become one of the best streams I have ever fished...truly a special place. That last hole was stacked with cutthroat!
I walk thru my rig at the end, including flies, leader and tippet! The most productive flies from the 2 month trip are linked below...
I'm living in my truck bed camper for 2 months and road tripping through New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming. See the entire series on my channel, the 7k mile road trip playlist or other parts below....
Check out the flies I used on this 2 month trip:
• The ONLY FLIES U NEED ...
How to Find SECRET SPOTS: • SECRETS to Finding Rem...
Part 20 - My first day in Idaho - I made a bad decision: • The most STUNNING stre...
Part 21 - Idaho is the best kept secret: • Part 21- This state is...
Part 22 A stunning stream in Idaho: • HUGE FISH in this ABSO...
Other Parts in the series:
Part 1 Fly Fishing New Mexico: • Part 1 - 2 month campi...
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[@lenzflyfishing]

When I think of wilderness, those are the images that come to mind. I knew you were going to pull big fish out of those deep holes. Love it when they jump out of the water for dry flies. Awesome!

[@LooknFishy]

You and me both!

[@leonh.ritchie6237]

@@LooknFishy where is this place 80 years old probably going on my last fish trip

[@MrMarkAMartin]

What a day! Thanks for sharing. This is one of the ones you'll watch again when you're an old man.

[@LooknFishy]

No question, said it in the last video (I think) youtube is my own online fishing journal...I just make it public lol!

[@jimpyle560]

More amazing scenery and more amazing fish. Truly spectacular.

[@LooknFishy]

Couldn't agree more!

[@tylerdixon6658]

Awesome man, glad you got to enjoy our backyard. It’s a great place and hopefully stays quiet for years to come.

[@LooknFishy]

Was a good time for sure!

[@mrblueskynm3968]

A true stream of dreams! Those big cutty's were beautiful!

[@LooknFishy]

Yes it was!

[@nickjackson5360]

Wow, what a privilege to fish such a beautiful river with outstanding scenery!! Far superior to most of our small rivers in the UK. Great vblogs! Thanks 👍🏼

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u! We are fortunate here for sure!

[@zajdabneeg]

Small river and stream needs love too. Lol

[@cachi-7878]

I’m going to venture and say this is in Colorado but could be anywhere on the west coast. Beautiful stream with eager trout of nice size. Fantastic video.

[@GH-ru9kk]

Love listening to the water and sounds of hook sets while working.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, very cool! Good thing I don't talk much or scream out obscenities lol!

[@samoistina9507]

yes, not putting a music into music itself :)

[@Callaweginflyfishing]

Every time I think you can't possibly beat a video, you do. Great video, thanks.

[@j.knutson3486]

Yep, I think this one was my favorite! Nice job Drew 👏

[@LooknFishy]

Is one of my all time favorite streams!

[@tedsunderland6155]

Perfect. Not a lot of talking, gets right to the action. A short explanation of gear and flys used at the end. Subscribed!

[@kevinrushton2906]

Love that stream, you just motivated me to plan another trip myself again soon.

[@swoopdog54]

Drew, this has got to be one of your best videos ever! I watch this in the morning when I have my coffee and before I go to bed at night. So relaxing and peaceful. Incredible.

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely one of the top 3 streams I've ever fished!

[@michaelmorrow9994]

@@LooknFishy this was an Idaho stream? Am I missing it or do you make it a habit not to revel the streams you are fishing? I’m headed to ID next week and was trying to figure out where this stream river is located. I’ll be up near kelley creek but will be around 4 days or so and am looking to find some remote streams like the one in this video.

[@josefbery3250]

Well done, good brother! You faced adversity......and have not only become a fine fisherman......but an outstanding human being! Good on ya, mate!

[@DrDitchpickle]

Thanks for sharing this epic video! Super fantastic

[@5thman677]

Hi Drew, great videos you've inspired me to get my fishing license a bit early this year. Heading out tomorrow for the first day this season. In a future video would you show how you take the hook out of the fish while in the net? And are all your flies barbless? Thank you.

[@the1spen]

Dude you seem so chill in these videos. So cool to see you out living life and enjoying what you love to do.

[@LooknFishy]

I have a good time for sure! Thanks for the good vibes!

[@michaelmisczuk1188]

Paradise. Thanks for posting.

[@WhiteNacho]

Stunning!

[@TruthAboutHeaven]

Fun - fun - fun! Thanks for sharing the footage!

[@timpattison382]

Hey Drew, awesome stuff and really appreciate your tips and flies you use and would love to know what stream this is!! thanks for the flie selection tips!

[@ngoshawk1]

Thanks for sharing Drew.

[@LooknFishy]

Happy to do it!

[@Thymallus1965]

Really nice fish and just an awesome river. Thx Torben

[@LooknFishy]

Was for sure, thank u!

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

Great water and great fly fishing! A heck of a good stream to fish! Tightlines!!

[@LooknFishy]

Super fortunate to stumble across it!

[@steveread8467]

I’m originally from British Columbia. This reminds me so much of the streams and rivers Kamloops trout steelhead coho salmon, you name it. Thanks for the great videos!

[@jerryleblanc9017]

Love watching your videos! I’m heading to Colorado in July, and hope to do well! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@davidhudak4180]

What a BEAUTIFUL stream!!

[@FreeFormFlyFisher]

Awesome video. The landscape there was absolutely gorgeous. I must fish that place some day. Thanks for sharing.

[@LooknFishy]

You bet, super day!

[@BruleWanderer]

How? we dont know where it is....

[@FreeFormFlyFisher]

@@BruleWanderer I'm still young and love to explore. I pretty much do what Drew does, just not for 2 months haha. It can be found.

[@briankelly6113]

This stream borders on perfection!

[@LooknFishy]

Almost named it The Perfect stream...but there's one I feel is better coming up lol!

[@rickobrien4025]

Don't you mean RIVER ?

[@stevegant7286]

Wow, what a beautiful place to work for a living! Great videos Drew!

[@no_regerts5176]

Glad I found your channel. I used to fish small streams with limited amounts if tackle when I was younger. I love to fish, so I started buying more and more stuff, expensive boats that cost more than my truck, etc. I admit, I’m able to go where big fish are and can get novices into high catch rates, but I’m not having any more fun and it’s become work. Time to check the waders for leaks, dust off the chest pack, and spend some time with a fly rod.

[@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13]

Not even one letter?

[@stephenbrown664]

Nice water and a great day fishing.. Just goes to show effort equals reward 👍

[@richardswaino2633]

Drew, We are going to call you "King Cuttroat" What a fine display of skill and finesse. I felt like I was watching a "Clinic" on how to trick the trout to hit the fly. Well done, I really enjoy watching your videos.....

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, fun times when you get to run thru so many techniques and they all produce!

[@FlickyFlies]

Awesome, Drew! What a stunning piece of water. Nice sized fish!

[@LooknFishy]

A crazy good stream!

[@bogdanrares1412]

Beautiful trouts!

[@jdigioia1130]

Just wow… Amazing scenery! SO many fishy spots. I appreciated reading your comments regarding the natural qualities of this river. Happy Holidays! 🎣

[@FullMoonHatch]

amazing water and beautiful fish!

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely feel the same way!

[@JariP]

Beautiful place, beautiful fish. Thanks for sharing :-)

[@DCford-eu4nm]

Excellent video ty

[@ikaikamaleko8370]

That water is so clear. Nice catches too.

[@jacobice2011]

Wow that location is amazing!! And that second fish was awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@TheGRider56]

Beautiful Drew. Thank you for sharing!

[@LooknFishy]

My pleasure!

[@rickthorne2939]

Love the videos!! keep them coming!!

[@LooknFishy]

Will do for sure!

[@rgt321]

Wow i think I would be tempted to spend a week of the trip just fishing different sections of that stream. Awesome stuff Drew!

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely could see heading back just to fish this stream!

[@dave-d-grunt]

Great spot! Nice fish!

[@TheFieldWalker]

You’re videos are second to none! Absolutely beautiful stream and area but it’s making me want to retire sooner…. Thanks for sharing,

[@edfederoff2679]

What a beautiful river - pocket water galore, and brimming with good-sized trout.

[@johnturner1562]

No crowds help the trout. People tend to destroy the big scheme of MN. If you care, think about your every step.

[@kimmoore4292]

If I ever found a river like this one I would never leave. FANTASTIC!!

[@LooknFishy]

It was really hard to leave but I told myself I'd go back!

[@kimmoore4292]

@@LooknFishy if you return some day take me with you. I’ll pay all expenses.

[@DonxboyzfishingLouisvilleKY]

The sound alone of the stream is peace. Those are some nice fish brother. Hell yeah👊

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much!

[@scottmacdonald9269]

Well done finding some great spots. Nice video.

[@LooknFishy]

Glad you enjoyed

[@driftless1870]

Absolutely beautiful! I had no idea that Iowa had rivers like that!

[@dougsmith7031]

That isnt Iowa

[@richardpeacock3543]

Wow, just wow!!!!! It would be easy to get spoiled there.

[@donkloos9078]

Great video. Beautiful river and trout. I didn't quite get your setup at the end...I just do dry fly. I wonder if the fishing would have been as good with dry flies. Thanks.

[@robertmahaffey9595]

just stumbled on this today. great video. planning a trip to idaho 2023 in what should be epic wilderness. looking for a new adventure. if your ever in utah let me know might have a few off the beaten spots you would enjoy.

[@13jonnyray]

Cool body of water. I’m enjoying this trip a ton from my phone. Can’t imagine how much you loved it.

[@LooknFishy]

It was crazy good, been crazy fun to watch too!

[@robertmajor4904]

Stunning river, great cutties!

[@LooknFishy]

Truth!

[@johncronin7481]

Most beautiful river I have ever seen

[@jrigs30]

Amazing looking stream! Beautiful landscapes and runs for fish to sit. Best one yet!! thanks!

[@LooknFishy]

Appreciate it!

[@lesterhersh7184]

I like your videos because you don't do a lot of talking your letting nature do it for you great

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, definitely feel like the sounds of nature are all that's needed!

[@RCSTILE]

Absolutely beautiful strem

[@billschlafer]

Incredible rugged area. My knees hurt just watching the video. Well done Drew.

[@LooknFishy]

It was worth every fall, scrape and bruise! Such an incredible stream!

[@TheCorleyTube]

Just incredible! I hope to fish a stream like that someday.

[@LooknFishy]

I understand that feeling...a special place for sure!

[@MrTemplerage]

Get your stuff together and when you have a few days just go. Maybe not perfect but I bet you'll be so glad you did!

[@edmiller4149]

Jeez, those are awesome fish! Very cool.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank you much!

[@jTroutuorT7034]

This is a spectacular place Drew. I wish I can pack up and leave now for 2 months on the road/river... This must be a trout heaven! There is a river such as this in California, that I explore and fish with great success. That too is a "secret" place for some. Just like your place but in CA. This is a great video Drew! thx

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely fortunate...took about 15 years to make it work but it's been worth all the sacrifice. The next few years should be pretty fun!

[@Jeff-wj4wy]

Smith river?

[@joshschrader4732]

BEAUTIFUL FISH!

[@LooknFishy]

Those natives have a way of showing out!

[@petermclaughlin3313]

Love your passion for fishing and thank you for sharing it with us! I notice you tend to bring in many fish with line tension from your hand, not getting the fish onto the reel. I’ve lost some fish that way but I realize you have a much better feel than I do. Would you share your thoughts on this trade off? Thank you!

[@LooknFishy]

I only put fish on the reel when I need the drag. This allows me to repeat the drift and get back to fishing quicker since I already have the right amount of line out from the previous fish catching drift. Plus, you can strip in line faster by hand than a reel can pick up line which also gives you more time fishing.

[@SnapReflexx]

Really enjoyed the video. I miss living out west and fishing this type of water.

[@LooknFishy]

I miss it and I only got 3 weeks to explore it this summer...such a cool area!

[@moof2]

awesome. strong native fish. awesome.

[@finpainter1]

Some good fighting ones. Awesome

[@cdadventures]

I just stumbled onto this video and your channel. When you got down to the creek and could see it for the first time I said "Hey, that's where I was fishing in August this summer." I dropped down in the same exact place! This is my home area.. Great video, and appreciate you not naming places. Happy fishing!

[@LooknFishy]

Yea, that was a great stream! I never share locations...hope people get out and experience these great places but not at the cost of burning them!

[@travisjoannaolbekson9401]

Same

[@Krakenflyfishing]

I just got home a few hours ago from a Florida tarpon trip and you already have me wanting to head west.... I really like the gear info at the end. Well done as usual, I look forward to this each Monday.

[@LooknFishy]

I'm ready to head back myself. Funny how fast those weeks went...definitely need more time to explore!

[@Hanks1938ELKnucklehead]

Wild aggressive fish! Love it Drew!

[@LooknFishy]

The best kind lol!

[@charlesloftis2920]

Phenomenal.

[@LooknFishy]

So very true!

[@mattier3030]

Wow this place is insane, quality fish to!

[@LooknFishy]

Yup...was joking on why it might be the best!

[@stanleykub248]

Amazing!

[@heppisaxm8316]

Wonderfull brook,good fisherman!

[@LooknFishy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@heppisaxm8316]

@@LooknFishy Thank you mister.I only speak german,sorry.

[@tedbiladeau9330]

No Brooks in idaho

[@kgm4368]

Another great vid on the river Drew! Definitely beats anything you would have been doing that day with the FBI! 😂 I love it when you share your rig set up at the end of the vid. Headed to the cabin close to your home waters in SW MO this Thanksgiving to fish Crane Creek, the White near Eureka Springs and maybe a few hours at Dogwood. Love your channel!

[@darenaubiephotography8570]

Impressive!

[@williamwojcieszek4320]

Another gem, Drew!! Can you share your thought process on deciding to bring 2 rods or not and how you pre-rig them (if you do)? Also, the one time I tried it, I would set the 2nd rod on the stream bank and it was a pain in the arse to go back and get it before moving. Any tips there? Thank you!

[@LooknFishy]

When I do, it's broken down in the case. Just a back up jic I break my main rod. When I hike in I like to have 2 b/c the day is over if u break one and don't. I can carry two 4's in a case built for a 5wt...I talk about this some in the 100 fish in 4hrs vid and again when I walk thru my pack vid to be shared later!

[@mikerawls9619]

I have a little pack rig and carry second rod on back in the case reel in the pack.

[@9409savant]

Gorgeous stream

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely is!

[@Woodlandadventure]

Amazing fishing nice uncle

[@swoopdog54]

Just gorgeous scenery. Drew, hope you have a sat phone with you. You never know when you might need it out in the woods. That is some rough country you are in. Thanks for sharing with us all.

[@LooknFishy]

Keep a spot on me for emergencies!

[@CA-qv2ux]

Doesn't get a heck of a lot better than that! How fun....

[@LooknFishy]

Nope, it was special!

[@ferreiraslva.gabriel]

Nice fishes, Drew. Greetings from Brazil.

[@LooknFishy]

Welcome to the adventure!

[@garyrafferty7625]

Great video (as always). Just one question... after you dry-dropper (or nymph) your way up,, why do we rarely see you streamer-fish your way down?

[@LooknFishy]

I do on streams I'm familiar with...just don't always video it b/c I'm tired or batteries are dead. But usually at the end of the day in a new area on a new stream I'm a little cautious and give myself enough time to hike out. Especially since typically I don't know where the trail is off the stream or how far I went.

[@garyrafferty7625]

@@LooknFishy Makes sense... thanks Drew. God bless you and yours... and tight lines in 2022.

[@joecalio6489]

Omg! Instant bucket list! That place is heaven 🙌 another great video sir! How are going to top that?

[@LooknFishy]

Gonna be hard for sure!

[@schmoonkie]

Just a lovely stream. Glad you don't play music along with the video. The sound of the stream is music to my ears. Thanks for posting.

[@LooknFishy]

Glad to hear it, definitely feel like the sounds of nature are all that's needed!

[@fuqoff8583]

Agree 100%

[@uni_shadow164]

I can't believe the violent strikes on the top fly! This place looks Like Heaven to me! Wonderful footage!

[@LooknFishy]

Doesn't get much better that those crazy surface eats! Would move just to see that more often lol!

[@uni_shadow164]

@@LooknFishy Me too. I had a Trout hit a Stimulator on the surface last summer in the same way. A Fly I never threw but had in my box for 20 years. Have more now though....

[@tushluasfresno]

Dam that is some wilderness fishing. Would love to go spend a week camping there.

[@LooknFishy]

I can think of worse ideas!

[@nickhammer6408]

Right when you stepped out on the gravel, I said that little tail out just down stream . Good call that deeper slip looked fishy. Nice job.

[@danielmasset4153]

...I think this is the biggest water I've seen you fish in this series...I was wondering at the beginning what rod you would use or actually what rod I would use in that situation, would I use my 7'6" 3 wt. or the 9'6" 5 wt...beautiful country and a great video can't wait to see the next one...

[@LooknFishy]

I wish I had my 10ft 4wt here it...the extra reach would have been great! Was an incredible day and imo, the next couple are even better!

[@limmaanka]

Awsome!!!!!!!

[@antoniomora1255]

What a stunning footage, especially at time 11:30. What a clean river, what an environment! My gosh, this is Nirvana. And the trout…wow!

[@regularandrew]

What an awesome take by fish #2.

[@LooknFishy]

Need more like it in my life!

[@vladimirmr.9069]

Красивые места! Друг, ты счастливый человек!!! 👍

[@LHTWH]

Some of those fish were super aggro on the takes. So cool!

[@krzysztofhalupka3188]

A good movie and a beautiful river

[@LooknFishy]

Much appreciated!

[@samuelheinzman4883]

Beautiful reminds me of South Dakota or Yellowstone when I went

[@FishingWithDamon]

Awesome trout fishing they were so beautiful and I just loved the scenery I recently did a trout fishing video it is so peaceful especially since I have been distracted with school love that bait that you use I have the exact same one my favourite is the lucky strike spinners thought anyway have a happy Halloween!!

[@riverhunterquebec]

Amazing .

[@LooknFishy]

Truth!

[@DonxboyzfishingLouisvilleKY]

That spot looks fire.

[@LooknFishy]

truth!