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

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@Callaweginflyfishing]

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

[@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 :)

[@mrblueskynm3968]

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

[@LooknFishy]

Yes it was!

[@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!

[@EcouragingGodStories]

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

[@tedsunderland6155]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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,

[@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.

[@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%

[@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!

[@sirwinston2368]

I will retire in May 2024. I am hoping to travel thru da U.P. via US-2 (St. Ignace, Michigan to Seattle) west to Montana and Idaho then drop south to Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico then head back to Michigan before the snow flies. Fishing all the way. I love your videos Drew. 925 days!

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, that sounds like a great plan. But the countdown were would be agonizing!

[@riverwalker2173]

I recommend driving scenic hwy 12 from Missoula to Lewiston ID on your non-winter travels out west Sir. Goes through under-rated Bitterroot-Selway wilderness along it's magestic veins the Lochsa, Selway & Clearwater rivers. Outstanding country. Appreciate your service Mr Winston 🙏

[@driftless1870]

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

[@dougsmith7031]

That isnt Iowa

[@jimpyle560]

More amazing scenery and more amazing fish. Truly spectacular.

[@LooknFishy]

Couldn't agree more!

[@richardpeacock3543]

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

[@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

[@JariP]

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

[@davidhudak4180]

What a BEAUTIFUL stream!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@j.knutson3486]

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

[@LooknFishy]

Is one of my all time favorite streams!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@davidgray3321]

Absolutely wonderful , I need to stop wasting my life working and have holidays over in the USA fishing. You are a blessed nation.

[@skippylippy547]

LOL @David Gray. I hear ya brother! I wasted my life working - and then I retired - now I'm wasting my life fishing! 👍 I had to stop working due to sickness and age. Best decision I ever made. Once I stopped working I got healthy.

[@LooknFishy]

Yup, best decision I ever made was to start chasing experience and not possessions. Not always easy but incredibly rewarding!

[@marcofelix7379]

We are blessed, but there are so many great places around the world to fish. Where are you from?

[@michaelmisczuk1188]

Paradise. Thanks for posting.

[@DrDitchpickle]

Thanks for sharing this epic video! Super fantastic

[@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.

[@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 ?

[@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.

[@CA-qv2ux]

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

[@LooknFishy]

Nope, it was special!

[@ngoshawk1]

Thanks for sharing Drew.

[@LooknFishy]

Happy to do it!

[@DonxboyzfishingLouisvilleKY]

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

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much!

[@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?

[@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!

[@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....

[@stephenbrown664]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@DCford-eu4nm]

Excellent video ty

[@jdigioia1130]

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

[@kevinrushton2906]

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

[@jacobice2011]

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

[@brianchasecook20]

Actually did a really good job of not burning this location 🙏🏻. Better than most of the locals!

[@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.

[@stevegant7286]

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

[@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!

[@seanfender961]

Incredible water!! Beautiful fish..

[@LooknFishy]

Thank you very much!

[@seanfender961]

@@LooknFishy hard to top this video but I'm betting you will!

[@RCSTILE]

Absolutely beautiful strem

[@ferreiraslva.gabriel]

Nice fishes, Drew. Greetings from Brazil.

[@LooknFishy]

Welcome to the adventure!

[@scottmacdonald9269]

Well done finding some great spots. Nice video.

[@LooknFishy]

Glad you enjoyed

[@GrayHughesInvestigates]

AWesome! Hey, have you ever been to the Metolius River near Sisters Oregon?

[@LooknFishy]

Never but one other person has mentioned it so might need to look into it!

[@GrayHughesInvestigates]

@@LooknFishy It's really amazing and huge fish all native. I think you would do well. Massive bull trout too.

[@LooknFishy]

Cool, I'll definitely add it to my list!

[@ikaikamaleko8370]

That water is so clear. Nice catches too.

[@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.

[@guyquinton2413]

Fish on .... let's go brandon

[@FlickyFlies]

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

[@LooknFishy]

A crazy good stream!

[@jerryleblanc9017]

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

[@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

[@joshschrader4732]

BEAUTIFUL FISH!

[@LooknFishy]

Those natives have a way of showing out!

[@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!

[@wrightfrost5593]

4:20 what a take! I dream of a fish coming up like that.

[@Woodlandadventure]

Amazing fishing nice uncle

[@thewhitecaptainamerica1248]

Im doing Wyoming and Montana next spring... A week or morebin each, im going to ve watching a rewatching all of your footage all winter ling 🎉🎉🎉🎉.... Maybe I can get a few locatinons to add to my list if GO TOO !!!! After this trip, i only have two states left ( Alaska and Hawaii ❤

[@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!

[@WhiteNacho]

Stunning!

[@dtrout]

Gorgeous river…. but the zip ties holding the net bag is genius….have you had to replace the ties every year or two or will they last longer?

[@LooknFishy]

Never had to replace them. The bag wears out sooner.

[@krzysztofhalupka3188]

A good movie and a beautiful river

[@LooknFishy]

Much appreciated!

[@DonxboyzfishingLouisvilleKY]

That spot looks fire.

[@LooknFishy]

truth!

[@Iloveit9643]

Have fun man!

[@LooknFishy]

Trying hard to!

[@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?

[@Lightningbug122]

Most beautiful river I have ever seen

[@philrockh]

Beautiful fish in GOD's country's peaceful, wow ! What more does a guy want, keep on fishing, thanks for sharing, GOD bless (John 3:16)

[@TimIrvin]

Might be my favorite river so far. The water was gorgeous and the fish were fat and healthy. What an experience.

[@LooknFishy]

Was a incredible experience. The trip would have been worth the 26 hr drive just for this this stream!

[@KeyofDavid5778]

@@LooknFishy Did you see anybody else fishing?

[@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.

[@LHTWH]

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

[@robertmajor4904]

Stunning river, great cutties!

[@LooknFishy]

Truth!

[@moof2]

awesome. strong native fish. awesome.

[@christopherkennedy8116]

Beautiful, and we’ll done. Did you use a GoPro on your head for the video?

[@LooknFishy]

Yes, wear it attached to my hat!

[@ThreeDudesWv]

Beautiful reminds me of South Dakota or Yellowstone when I went

[@FullMoonHatch]

amazing water and beautiful fish!

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely feel the same way!

[@Wanderlust598]

Gonna be hitting the Rockies if I get the chance this summer. This is only making me want to leave state even more. Love the video but I torture myself watching it while I'm stuck for the time being in a big city.

[@rickthorne2939]

Love the videos!! keep them coming!!

[@LooknFishy]

Will do for sure!

[@blndrckr]

Why did you need a 2nd rod if i may ask ...just to have a different lure/set up readyto go?? Beautiful river btw❤️🙏 Oh man! I just read your whole descriptive summary off of the title... I'm so envious!! 2 months on the road!?!?! You are living a dream !!

[@edmiller4149]

Jeez, those are awesome fish! Very cool.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank you much!

[@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!

[@realityobservationalist7290]

What a sweet take @ 4:21

[@LooknFishy]

Wish they were all like that!

[@anthonymcfarland3563]

Looks a lot like North Cascades. Beautiful country.

[@reggierico]

Looks like any number of rivers in the PNW. I'll say Washington? Beautiful river. Are the trout all wild?

[@LooknFishy]

Yup...only wild and native trout make the best streams!

[@gregoryk.tanaka4285]

Camera work is a bit off but nice job of showing where to catch the big fish in a large stream. Thank you!

[@mattier3030]

Wow this place is insane, quality fish to!

[@LooknFishy]

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

[@whittaker727]

Living in N Idaho, I've fished a lot of these smaller streams and they are my absolute favorites for wading (sometimes swimming) from pool to pool. Can you provide a county or a region that these streams are in for a fella to go explore?

[@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!

[@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.

[@9409savant]

Gorgeous stream

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely is!

[@JiminSC]

You are out in the wilderness by yourself a lot. Do you carry any kind of emergency communicator like a Garmin InReach during your backcountry fishing trips?