The Green Drake

The Green Drake, or the Ephemera danica, is the largest mayfly in Sweden. When it hatches, a short period in late May to early June, the trout goes crazy. Even the biggest trout come out and feed on the juicy insects, and when that happens the fly fisherman should be on the river bank.

[@daryllawrick976]

Oh my god! Your film made me cry like a baby. It captures the fundamental essence of the art of fly fishing. Greetings from your fly fishing brother in the Kootenai River Valley in Montana. (Gods Country!)

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks again. Very happy to hear you enjoy the videos. See you in Montana some day :) Cheers

[@martingendron40]

I'm still picking up my jaw, as it dropped to the floor! Great fly, great fisherman, great fish and an even greater short film! Congratulations and thank you for this once again fabulous piece of heaven you bring us!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks a lot Martin. Really appreciate it :) Cheers

[@jeanmichelfils9032]

Another Small masterpiece !!! I enjoy the ambiance of the studio : the candle, the old desk, the tools are his good friends, botles of whisky... And all that for a unbelievable reward ! Life is sometime perfect Cheers from France 🇨🇵

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks a lot Jean Michel. Really appreciate it :) :) Cheers from Sweden

[@jamescockrum1365]

Absolutely stunningly spectacular! Beautifully done! Again, another masterfully crafted work of art! Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us Krister :) "stunning"

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks James :) Take care

[@keithelliot3772]

So relaxing. Tight lines. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

[@thomasossoff6912]

Beautiful video I could watch that all day.

[@ericmulard2657]

Des images toujours riches en couleur et instance ... l’émotion du gobage sur une mouche de sa propre fabrication, quel bonheur... merci une nouvelle fois de nous faire partager votre passion ... Cordialement Eric

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Merci beaucoup Eric. J'apprécie votre commentaire :)

[@leolldankology]

Giant trout, clean water, whiskey....this must be heaven.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

It is indeed Leo :) Thanks

[@harryherb4129]

David Brilliant so tranquil and relaxing completely at one with the river and natural surroundings,looking forward to the coming season so inspiring many thanks.

[@egopeche4157]

No words .. Just to see and hear the nature. This video is completly stunning .. How is it possible to capture like that the spirit of fishing Brown trout ? Absolutly brillant. Thank you so much. Merci 1000 fois de nous faire rêver, c'est magique 🌍

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Merci beaucoup EGO :)

[@almostroxx24]

Work of art

[@kentdodge3715]

The videos you make are not video, they are artwork. Thank you.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Kent. Really appreciate it :) Cheers

[@Flyfisher1905]

Another fantastic vidéo...... Bravo !!!! Quel magnifique poisson !!! Le nombre de mouches de mai paraît aussi impressionnant..... La qualité de l’eau est parfaite non? Merci pour ce partage Amitiés

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Merci beaucoup Robert :)

[@petrovsergei]

+1 Great movie. I, too, are lost on river, lake fishing fly fishing. I also watch what the fish eats, what it hunts, and I also make insect-like flies. I love this Flyfishing.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Sounds great :) Cheers

[@bdmatzek5060]

Another jewel of imagery starring the trout and Ephemera. Thx!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanx BD. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@kennethsanders963]

NICE BROWN BUDDY!!!!!

[@chrisbajema8002]

Thanks so much for allowing us to see your vulnerable side. I just love the sounds of silence and how you portrayed your journey Spot on! Absolutely love your style. Don’t change👌🍻

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Chris. Really appreciate it :) Cheers

[@LuMutFishing]

Beautiful videos..

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks. Glad you like the videos :) Cheers

[@tylerpaquette9376]

What a gorgeous take he sipped that like a gentleman’s fine bourbon

[@everyseasonidaho6163]

Wow fantastic video. What a great experience! thank you for sharing!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@fbfforrestbushcraftfishing7893]

Круто!!! Красиво снято, великолепная музыка, природа завораживающая!!! Моменты и эмоции непередаваемые!!!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Спасибо большое :) :)

[@leosolheimslidjohansen6456]

Great video. I REALLY love when you film when youre tying flies. Its just you, quiet, alone, the only sounds we can hear, (in the flytying part)are the sounds of the equipment when you are placing them back on the table. Thats the thing who make your videos more special. Well done

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Leo. Really appreciate your comment :) Cheers

[@pietrosampei4065]

Riesci a farmi sognare ad occhi aperti complimenti 😉🎣🎣

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Grazie mille Pietro :)

[@enzorizzotto1083]

As always, you bring us a glimpse of a fishing Paradise. Thank you!!! 👏👏👏

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Enzo. Good to hear your comments :) Cheers

[@flowflyfishing2131]

This video, which I will share with many, is magical. Great work! Amazing creativity. Thanks again.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Flow. Really appreciate it :) Cheers

[@antoniomora1255]

Bellísimo vídeo. Refleja el indescriptible goce de la pesca en un magnífico escenario natural. La satisfacción de que la mosca construida con ilusión en la comodidad del hogar funciona y proporciona una hermosa captura. El disfrute y las imágenes quedan grabados en la mente y perduran en el viaje a casa llenándole a uno de felicidad y de ganas de repetir la experiencia.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Gracias por las hermosas palabras Antonio :)

[@paulpatrickcabourdin5714]

Absolument magnifique le rêve, du pêcheur et le Graal Merci pour ces superbes instants

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Merci beaucoup Paul :)

[@garybon.]

Where do you get the bodies for your drake/mayfly patterns? Or do you make them yourself? If you make them any chance of a how to? Great video!

[@zirbs08ify]

Also curious!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

You put some silicone onto a needle. Then you dub in some flyrite and the tail before the silicone has dried. The fisherman in the video makes the bodies himself but there won't be any tutorial video unfortunately. I think you can figure it out though. Good luck and cheers

[@chuckarooful]

Super fly. Fantastic trout. Lovely little movie. Well done again Sir 👌🏻

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks. Really appreciate it :) Cheers

[@jaredi6221]

Beauty of all; production, camera takes, Green Drake pattern, cabin, sound and choice of music, I can see myself in it, probably you too...

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Jared. Happy to hear you like the video :) Cheers

[@michaelforde4373]

The elexir of trout fishing video's

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Michael. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@flyrodhiker8326]

This is quickly becoming my favorite channel, absolutely gorgeous fish. I love the music to

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Really great to hear you enjoy the videos. I (the camera man) also make the music so it's good to hear you like that too :) Cheers

[@manueld.b.3801]

Into the nature, the trouts are the best on the world and you are the best fly fisherman

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@briancook4248]

my favorite hatch, the spinner falls are magical. Great video

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Brian. Same here :) Cheers

[@hartzejr]

Great video. Great mood.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Mile. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@chrisgraham6916]

Absolutely fantastic

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Chris. Glad you like the video :) Cheers

[@jeffreystein7266]

I can’t get enough of these videos, they put a big smile on my face. Awesome!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Sounds good Jeffrey :) Cheers

[@Christ-bm3jj]

Great vidéo. When I see you it's very simple, a fly home made, a glass (aquavit ?) and after you could a monster trout. Congrats and Thanks for this moment.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks (whiskey) :) Cheers

[@thecumbriaflyfisher7704]

Just brilliant. Another great film that I have some how missed. Thanks for sharing. 😀👍

[@FishingKaki5]

I will fishing once at Sweden in my life , gorgeous trout river

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Sounds like a good idea :) Cheers

[@desfarrell909]

Outrageously well photographed

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Des. Really appreciate it :) Cheers

[@grandegurufishing1331]

Un altro bellissimo video, siete troppo bravi

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Grazie mille :)

[@thierrymarie5278]

Jolie montage = jolie poisson 👍🎣

[@user-vb9xd3bu7w]

Люблю твои фильмы! Как сам на реке побывал!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Большое спасибо :)

[@supertr3mp]

Love the Vibes. Great Film.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@milank131]

Beautiful,very good job.....regards from Slovakia

[@northernhunter1773]

Simply magnificent and beautiful... ♥ ♥

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@David-uj2ms]

Such a beautfully shot short film. One of the best I have seen! I am very impressed.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks David. Glad you enjoyed the video :) Cheers

[@jaredi6221]

Awesome short movie, nice Green Drakes hatch in Sweden, lovely tied pattern with a bit of fine rotgut help..., what a camera take with trout coming back for a drake!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Jared. Really appreciate it :) The "rotgut" certainly helps when you tie these flies ;) Cheers

[@masterart1802]

Amazing film! Thank You !

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@MegaGifton]

Best fly fishing on youtube!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Stefan. Really appreciate it :) Cheers

[@jorgeperrito6696]

I really love your videos. They're so beautiful and relaxing, as well as the music you make. Fint!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Jorge. Really appreciate it :) Cheers

[@christopherbrooks8561]

Beautiful video. I love it =) Wonderful work done on it, congrats!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Christopher. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@riverbliss262]

Wow, that brown was unbelievably powerful and gorgeous. I enjoy watching videos of dry fly fishing for trout, but your videos are truly a work of art. I feel like I'm there with you from every step of tying the fly, to the presentation and finally to the take. I feel so blessed every time I watch your videos! A question, does someone go with you to do the videos?Tight Lines!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Sherian. Really appreciate your comment :) Regarding your question, I'm not sure you're aware that you're communicating with the film maker on this channel. Not the fisherman. So if your question was directed to the fisherman, the answer is yes. He has me, the cameraman by his side. If you meant to ask me, the film maker, the answer is no. But it would be really helpful to have a person doing the sound recording because it's really tricky to capture good sound at the same time you're handling the camera. Take care :) Cheers

[@leventetoth87]

Superb quality video!I honestly enjoy watching ur work,especially those close-ups on the mayfly..Are u still using the Canon C100 for these videos?:)

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks. Appreciate it :) Yeah, I'm still using the C100. Hard to find a better camera in that price range. Couldn't be happier :) Cheers

[@bigpapi3636]

That trout was a brute. I thought I'd see you surfing after it when it took off down stream!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Papi. It was a close call indeed :) Cheers

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Not only are they fun to tie , there is nothing better then being in a green drake hatch and they take yours . Happy Trails

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Cheers Mike :)

[@Lukasz_Fishing_Ireland]

Fantastic! Great fish 😁👍🍀

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@captainsteve5475]

Video is great, relaxing and has nature at its best.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Steve. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@alexredhat3476]

That's some epic filming.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Alex. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@mircorivolta6939]

Comincio ora una lunga giornata di lavoro. Questo video dove la natura è la protagonista mi dà la forza . Grazie di cuore x questi momenti emozionanti sarà una giornata stupenda👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Grazie mille Mirco :)

[@abeltripoli9132]

That scotch definately helped in the final design of the fly.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Indeed it did Abel :) Cheers

[@ontheflyoutdoors735]

Awesome! Always in joy watching your videos.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Jake. Really appreciate it :) Cheers

[@Carnayak]

Great video thanks for sharing .

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@fishermansfun4316]

Thank you Guys. Very Very Nice!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Jakob. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@kjellgustavsson1499]

this is relax fore body and soul..

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Kjell. Appreciate it :) Ha de gott

[@mallimigi]

I will write you in my language hoping you will inderstand. Il grande e crudele spettacolo della natura, dove prede e predatori danzano sul palcoscenico del mondo fino a quando l uomo ne esce e decide di regalare alla propria preda la vita. Bellissimo video

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Grazie mille :)

[@alainmissana6057]

Bonjour, Tres belle video, quelle quietude et quellle beaute Les images sont magnifiques La musique accompagne tres bien La peche c est un moment unique, on se mari avec elle LA VRAIE VIE elle est la

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Merci beaucoup Alain :) :)

[@qwerty8981ytrewq]

Makes me want to start tying again. Great video.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks BJ. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@jsboyle3459]

Excellent video as always👍🏻

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks JS :) Cheers

Beautiful shot beautiful scenes ... love it

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks mate. Really appreciate it :) Cheers

[@randymorris8740]

Hello, could you please show us how you make the extended body part you tie on, I assume its with a needle... Thanks...

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

It's made with a needle indeed Randy. You put some silicone on the needle and before it dries you put some flyrite on the silicone. Not that complicated actually. Cheers

[@philhofmeister2100]

Fantastic and wunderful video

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks. Really appreciate it :) Cheers

[@aleta5873]

You have huge trout in Sweden..wow!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Aleta :) Cheers

[@FarioMentos]

That's great ! Like a Dream ! A dreamy dream The images of the beginning are completely wonderful. The middle shots are deliciously intimate and I drink at the health of Carpe Diem Tchin! Tchin :-) The Green Drake fly is perfect, but still, I find that it lacks the leg that rises from the original)))) Then I recognized the place, remembering an old video that was like a dream too. Is it the same trout that grew up? It must be said that the very juicy Green Drake makes trout very pretty * This one is monumental! Well alive, and I wish him a long life hoping that in a distant video we will find it! Thank you" very much for that moment of wonderful dreamy dream !!!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Fario. Very much appreciate your comment and your nice words :) Just a comment on the legs of the imitation. We find that the trout really prefers flies that lies right in the surface film. Seems that they avoid insects standing too high on the legs which is an indication that they are alert and can fly away quickly. The trout doesn't waste any unnecessary energy you know. Anyway, we find the parachute hackle definitely superior in that respect. All the best and cheers

[@FarioMentos]

I appreciate Gracias !!!! With your video, you open my eyes, with your words you open my mind )))) Maybe one day the Trouts will have a fridge !... .... unless it is already the case ;-) Until that time, we can enjoy spending time togethers around about et à l'intérieur FISHING

[@metisabedini5682]

Utrolig fine og inspirerende videor! Stå på, en av de beste KZbin kanaler!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Takk Meti :)

[@vincenttrzeciak878]

You guys always sipping the hooch. Great job

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Vincent. Really appreciate it :) Cheers

[@freddymartin7664]

Very nice Fly Pattern! Looks very promising & the Video is Exellent I really enjoy it! Thanks for Sharing...!👍

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Freddy. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@elvisclaro3093]

Acho que é uma coisa mais bela vc fazer suas próprias iscas e pegar belos peixe parabéns .👍👍👍👍

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Muito obrigado Elvis :)

[@esyfloresy1357]

You're GOD of fly😋amazing!!! Best regards from Poland 👏👏👏

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Karol. Appreciate it :) Cheers from Sweden

[@antonnordin8793]

Vilket jäkla klipp.. helt utmärkt.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Tack ska du ha Anton. Kul att du gillar video :) Ha de gott

[@olotomek3115]

...bautiful...i love your videos...

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Olo. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@andresvaldebenito6042]

Qué gran satisfacción cuando atrapas un pez con una mosca hecha por uno mismo😀😀😀

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Gracias de nuevo :)

[@richardgill9484]

What a stunning little film. I live in Wiltshire, England and have a small chalk stream in my town. Sadly the wild brown trout are a heck of a lot smaller that the monster in your film, but they are beautiful. I fish for them with my much loved Orvis Superfine Carbon eight foot, two weight. I struggle to cope with the slower action of the Superfine Glass, but wondered what line you're using here as it seems to work perfectly?

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Richard. Good to hear you enjoy the video :) I'm sorry but I really don't know which line he's using. It's a #5 if I remember correctly but I don't know the brand. Cheers

[@davemedlyn071]

Perfection. Could you give me the recipie for that detached tail please?? Cheers from Ireland Dave

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

I think he uses silicone on a needle. Dubbing in some fur before it dries. Cheers

[@colynbarrett8127]

"Top Class Sir! Well tyed, and well presented! Your, videos are Wonderful. Many thanks and Kind regards Colyn.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks a lot Colyn. Really appreciate it :) Cheers

[@villeeklind4379]

Fantastiska filmer! Jag fiskar inte fluga, men det gör inte att jag uppskattar det ni gör mindre! 👏

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Tack ska du ha Ville. Kul å höra :)

[@jiristrnad5061]

again a great experience in my room

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Good to hear Jiri :) Cheers

[@user-mz3cu5gh2m]

CLASS! Hello from Russia.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks :) Cheers from Sweden

[@richardduvall6512]

How do you tie your extended bodies?

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Well I don't make them myself. It's Anders, the guy in the video, who makes them. I think he makes them with silicone and putting some dubbing fur in it before it dries. Cheers

[@richardduvall6512]

@@CarpeDiemFlyfishing ok thank you for the info and great tie

[@royvinje8729]

Great video and production! Keep up the good work! 😎

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Roy. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@brotherflow6228]

fishing poetrie.......gratings from valcea roumania

[@joesanders6898]

That made me smile.

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Glad to hear that Joe :) Cheers

[@andresvaldebenito6042]

Exelente!!! Cómo siempre

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Muchas gracias Andres :)

[@ugsisr]

What size Tippet were you using when you caught that fish ? Nice Fish!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

I think it was around 0,18 mm. Or maybe even 0,20 mm. Cheers

[@anglerkidalfishing]

ohh, always give the best video ,, amazing

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks :)

[@jimmyb6301]

brilliant video!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Jimmy. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@EirikArnesen]

Wonderful.... cheers

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks Eirik :) Ha de

[@casthikescottishadventures4961]

Fantastic video!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks. Appreciate it :) Cheers

[@doubletaper1453]

Superb as usual!!

[@CarpeDiemFlyfishing]

Thanks. Appreciate it :) Cheers