The perfect CATCH-n-COOK stream - close to camp and absolutely loaded with fish! Part 37

In part 37, of the road trip I'm truck camping next to an amazing stream full of brook trout. I thought about keeping a few for dinner but got lazy and decided not to. This was definitely a stream that could have used some thinning.
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[@mikerawls9619]

Anyone ever wonder just how many this guy catches when he just goes fishing and no filming? Thanks Drew, we all appreciate the extra effort.

[@leolldankology]

8755 fish on non filming episodes.

[@gregkerr725]

Saw the catch n cook on the thumbnail and thought I was going to actually see you eat some of your catch! But alas was not to be! I wouldn't have been able to resist a couple of those Brookies...first trout I ever ate. My grandparents had a farm that ran along the shoreline of Lake Leelanau Michigan near Traverse City. It was around 1963. The water for the house came from a spring that started way up behind the house and ran past the kitchen on the other side of the gravel drive, then under the paved rd, across a pasture, through a marshy cedar "swamp" and into the lake. The spring run was lined with cedars near the house and was only around 2ft wide with a couple of holes maybe 4ft across. There was a lot of watercress. My Dad got me a cane pole and we dug some worms. You'd find a patch of dark open water among the cress and as soon as you dipped your worm in ,there would be a stout tug and you'd pull up a Brook Trout. Usually around five to seven inches long..with a couple of bigger ones now and then. My Dad took me in the kitchen and heated an iron fry pan and melted butter in it. He rolled the trout in mashed up saltine cracker crumbs and fried it. I've eaten a lot of trout since then....just stockers in the last forty years or so...but I've never eaten better trout than those caught across the driveway from the kitchen. Grandparents and all but one of my ten aunts and uncles are gone now...as is the farm. I've driven by it, but folks who live around there say the spring more or less silted up and the brookies are gone...not even sure if there are any still breeding in the lake.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, might see a real catch n cook from this stream next season. Didn't know it exsisted until I saw it and didn't go prepared lol!

[@wdtaut5650]

Brook trout are found in Lake Leelanau from time to time. Don't know whether they reproduce in the lake. My guess is, they come from the tributary streams.

[@1Lukemusic]

Life is so beautiful. Yet so sad 😞

[@TheStratfanatic]

Beautiful country...Pretty skinny water but nice brookie's...A couple of them would be a good meal...Thanks for sharing

[@13jonnyray]

What an awesome spot to watch the rain and bookies smashing the dries. Epic

[@LooknFishy]

Couldn't agree more!

[@stonefly69]

Great vid! I woke up once to a young moose licking the wind dam on my Exporer, licking off bugs for the salt, I guess. Nice vid!!!

[@billschlafer]

What a great video to start my Monday morning with. Beautiful mountain meadow and stream. Thanks Drew!

[@LooknFishy]

Glad u liked it!

[@sean4236]

Those brookies seemed like they've never been pressured. Probably more spooked by cattle hooves, than flies. That's a "Dream Stream".

[@LooknFishy]

Was definitely a stellar day!

[@jimpyle560]

Looks like you and your curious new BFF are having a grand time in Wyoming. And I’m having a grand time watching.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, we had a fun time...she gifted me another spot!

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

Some nice brookies!!

[@LooknFishy]

Was a nice surprise!

[@gulfcoastoverland6757]

Nice spot! Another great morning coffee video! Thanks again.

[@LooknFishy]

Good deal! You must be out west or sleep in lol!

[@gulfcoastoverland6757]

@@LooknFishy sleep in🤣 on the Mississippi gulf coast. From the big town of Bay st Louis

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, yea, I figured with the gulf coast handle but these come out at 10 am so the coffee comment had me wondering if you had moved since creating it. Guess it's the late sleeper lol!

[@gmorris384]

Genuine thank you for making such great content. Stumbled upon your page a couple weeks ago and can’t stop watching you videos. They always put a smile on my face

[@LooknFishy]

Thank you for the kind words. Glad to add something positive to the grind!

[@kenogster3059]

Some nice Brookies and a visit from a forest friend, can't ask for a better day.

[@LooknFishy]

You got that right!

[@richardharrod378]

Bighorns? Just fished a nice spring creek, east of the Bighorns that is open all year. I get to head back to the high country next spring. Love your videos. Outstanding work.

[@LooknFishy]

Looking forward to road tripping out that way again myself. Never enough time.

[@justdoingitjim7095]

I helped a friend take down his temporary summer camp in the Rockies. It was in a remote part that was hard to get too, but our 4X4's made it. It was just a small clearing in the forest with a tiny stream running beside it. The stream was about 3 feet wide at it's widest and it was loaded with Brookies. I could see them swimming everywhere, but my friend never told me about the stream, so I didn't have my fishing pole. I had planned on going back to fish it, but the snows started and I moved back to Texas before the full brunt of Winter hit. That was in Wyoming.

[@sylviawelsh9518]

That doe looked tame.

[@LooknFishy]

Wasn't timid that's for sure!

[@kevintrevors3921]

Awesome video as usual, your living the dream man. Enjoy !

[@LooknFishy]

Thx man, doin my best at it!

[@mmfruitveg]

Next "gear" for Drew needs to be a pop up camper on a 1/2 ton ...Lol I love those small stream demon trout...good eaters.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, could definitely see myself in one!

[@Scott___T]

The deer investigating camp was cool!

[@LooknFishy]

Was such a cool ending to that day!

[@heppisaxm8316]

Thank you ! Beautifull!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much!

[@davegriggs3863]

Oh....those are so nice.....I would give anything to be able to fry up a panful of the them for supper......

[@LooknFishy]

I hear ya. Plenty of frying pan sized brookies in this stream!

[@jeremiahhedeen3879]

What beautiful brook trout!

[@LooknFishy]

Found some pretty ones for sure!

[@samhklm]

Love this small stream fishing.

[@LooknFishy]

Same here!

[@garyrafferty7625]

Back in the 'Bows?

[@67polara]

Not sure why but I like the rain. I grew up in the crap in SE Alaska. We hated it but we didn't quit and we fished in it. Ponch? Why yes! So in your vids I kind of miss it.....

[@LooknFishy]

Haha...I fish in the rain. Just wasn't chasing brookies in Wyoming in the rain...plus...I've shown the severe storms I experienced on my trip...I don't fish in severe weather! I love fishing in adverse weather...keeps the crowds low! Here's a cool winter rainy camping/fishing trip from last year...kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH7EapyXqtKBqdU

[@67polara]

Agree. My comment didn't come out right. Nobody wants to get hit by lightning in a creek.

[@retirednavy8720]

I grew up in CO and spent my summers fishing creeks just like that. Ate many a meal of brookies cooked over a fire.

[@LooknFishy]

That definitely sounds like a great time!

[@ace6426]

Amazing in every way 👍. Thanks for sharing

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u kindly!

[@foxmoth5477]

love these videos - spreading the word!!! reminds me of my early days fishing out west just like this!!!

[@LooknFishy]

Bet that was a blast!

[@dadventuresoutdoors1835]

Absolutely gorgeous fish.

[@LooknFishy]

Was a fantastic day!

[@ekalbtv174]

Your channel just came up on my home page today watched 8 videos already… love your content and love the beautiful places we all can go out see and fish 🤙 keep it up!!

[@LooknFishy]

Awesome...good to hear the algorithm is working!

[@briljantje9583]

Those were a coule of nice creeks, Drew and you fished them pretty well.

[@garylee190]

Cool shot of the mulie doe. Beautiful brookies. Thanks for sharing.

[@LooknFishy]

That was a cool ending to a fantastic day!

[@magilla7887]

Another great video my brother. Love the Wyoming country side. Very wild place for those who have not experienced it, recommend. 👍🏼

[@LooknFishy]

Thank you, I absolutely love Wyoming! Such a great place!

[@gerbenheijdt2048]

Nice video with a beautiful small stream. Alsof likes the deer near your campingplace.👍👍

[@LooknFishy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mattgallizioli5978]

Hey Drew really enjoying the channel. Thank you for taking the time to make them. You should check out the Nemo shower. REI sells them in 2.5 gallon or 5 gallon. I got tired of the solo shower’s breaking. I have had the Nemo for a few years now with great use and hold up well.

[@williamwojcieszek4320]

Nice Brookies.

[@LooknFishy]

Was a nice unplanned surprise!

[@kyleshultis4246]

What a weird deer. 🤣

[@LooknFishy]

It definitely was!

[@danmassaviol8646]

Fished very similar waters in August, they’ll force you to cast carefully

[@LooknFishy]

No doubt, they aren't pushovers!

[@pauldonnellan6799]

Loving your adventure mate…Living the Dream Bro🤓👍🇦🇺Pauly at Wilderness Coast on Fly in Oz

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks dude!

[@brianl9944]

The streams around that area are full of brook trout and a couple of those, actually one particular creek about 3 miles from the campground is loaded with Yellowstone cutthroats. You could have done some mousing at some point too a few miles south for monster browns and rainbows while you were in WY

[@LooknFishy]

Guess I need to look harder b/c I didn't come across either of those streams!

[@stevebahl6835]

Just subscribed to your channel, loving your adventure and beautiful trout you catch, really enjoy your videos. You don't see that kind of scenery in Ohio!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank you! Not in Arkansas either which is why I road trip out west as often as I can!

[@1Lukemusic]

Drew the fastest net in the west .

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, I'll take it!

[@arcticmorning]

Hey Drew.. another good download... looks fished but as usual u seem to have the ' midas touch to consistently reel-em. I live a 1/2 hour south of Buffalo in a rural setting, Every trout stream is hammered. few people catch and release the stocked streams which makes me imagine how good the fishing would be if fisherman put their fish back because it takes a few hours of fishing to catch one fish if im lucky.. lol...

[@LooknFishy]

It is nice to head west and find some streams a little off the radar. Definitely put mine back so others can enjoy them!

[@jimgollach6202]

I always said, some of the prettiest trout streams are brook trout streams, that stream you found helps prove that. What I'm trying to figure out is what did you do to those cows? I have never seen cows move that fast. Maybe it was because you needed a shower. Lol🤣🤣😂 enjoyed the video. Until next time. 👍👍.

[@LooknFishy]

Very true and I have an absolutely stunning brook trout stream coming up! Definitely could have been my aroma lol!

[@MovieMuscle]

" that wasss kewl"

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, I hear ya!

[@michaelvaristo5238]

Brookies. My favorite.Hate to admit this but the Brook is by far the best tasting.

[@robertnielsen2461]

My comment Yummmm!

[@LooknFishy]

Have heard that many times!

[@louied6065]

Another great one Drew. Here in NY there’s a lot of brookies here. Once in a while I can’t help myself, wrapped in tinfoil with butter, Yum Yum 😋

[@michaelvaristo5238]

@@LooknFishy I learned to fish for Spotted Trout in the woods behind our farm in Northern Michigan. My dad rigged up a government pole for me (Stick with a black dacron fishing line and a hook with a worm.) We'd fish these beaver dam creeks no wider than from the tip of your hand to your elbow and catch breakfast for my grandmother to cook with about 6" to 8" brook trout. I still enjoy small streams with brooks like in your video to the larger streams with big browns. Wish one time you could make it to the UP and go after those Lake Run browns or brook trout. Very big trout that live in Superior but migrate into the streams along the shore. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@LooknFishy]

I'm definitely going to make it up to that area some day to see those lake run fish. From what I've read and seen it looks like an incredible time.

[@markstott6689]

Well over the weekend we had our first snow. Only about 2 inches. Nothing like November pre global warming when 12 to 18 inches wasn't unusual in the 70's and early 80's. We had -2 to -3°C with a windchill of -8°C. I was expecting by now you might have had some of the White Stuff. Instead it just looks like September.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, it would definitely be crazy if it looked like this now. However, this was an off the grid road trip I started in June and filmed thru August...each part is numbered so you can follow along on the adventure. I wasn't able to share the videos until I got home and have done 2/week.

[@markstott6689]

@@LooknFishy I did wonder. I'm no meteorological expert but I assumed that by now snow ought to be showing. I was hoping to see you fishing in mid winter surrounded by snow, ice and howling wolves chasing moose and elk.

[@arthururban8340]

that deer was dope

[@LooknFishy]

That was definitely a cool event. Of all the things I saw...that was the only thing my wife found interesting lol!

[@rgt321]

@@LooknFishy Maybe you should film yourself walking through some antique shops next trip!

[@LooknFishy]

Lol...the only thing she'd be less interested in than me fishing would be anything antique, shopping or materialistic.

[@rgt321]

Hey looks like you found a winner!!

[@LooknFishy]

@@rgt321 definitely, happily married 21 yrs!

[@Paulpoission]

Prob no limit on those brookies, as they are non native

[@scottrick5190]

Hey Drew, maybe you should deer hunting!!!

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, funny thing is everyone in my family hunts. Guess I'm the odd duck...also the only one who fly fishes!

[@dawgphart6093]

This is the type videos I'm looking for. Where did you get that canvas canopy for your truck?

[@LooknFishy]

Just a diy using my hammocks rainfly!

[@EvgeNWithNature]

Ни слова не понял, но природа потрясающая 😄🔥🔥👍

[@uni_shadow164]

Nice Brookies close to camp! Was that a Western Antilope earlier in the footage? Very Cool!

[@LooknFishy]

I think it was that same deer but I wouldn't recognize a western antelope (pretty much call them all deer) so maybe lol!

[@uni_shadow164]

@@LooknFishy Sure looked like that to me.

[@LooknFishy]

@@uni_shadow164 that's cool!

[@toddodle8688]

Just curious if you carry any sort of protection from bears and mountain lion. I don't know why but this area seemed like a good spot to see them. Another great video by the way!

[@LooknFishy]

I do, a sidearm and spray. Spray is my first choice.

[@thomassammons1369]

What boots are you wearing with all of the hiking and wading you do?

[@skippylippy547]

@Thomas Sammons Great question! I'd like to know too. 👍 Since I do the same kind of fishing Drew does in the same places I've found a well fitted wading boot with studs in the sole will allow me hike and fish all day without slipping and falling down in the streams. The streams here in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana often have a green slime on the rocks and they are very slippery. I've been using a pair of Redington Forge boots lately. I wear out boots in a single year so I don't buy the more expensive boots which don't last much longer. In the hot summer months I don't wear waders and instead wear thin, stretchy pants with thick wool socks (Darn Tough Socks) because they dry out quickly while hiking. Hope that helps.

[@LooknFishy]

Love my orvis ultra light wading boots...all I hike and wet wade in. Talked about them in a few vids before this one but also gonna add one of my boots, and favorite wet wading pants soon!

[@craigjohnson4483]

The fish @ 4:40 almost looks like a Brookie and an Tiger cross?

[@LooknFishy]

Was a pretty fish!

[@bayleewatkins9091]

What's your process for finding water? What percentage of the streams you find have trout in Wyoming?

[@LooknFishy]

Got a video linked in the description on my process. Very few didn't have fish, under 5% I'd say.

[@williamwojcieszek4320]

Do you watch college and pro football on the weekends or do you use that time to plan fishing trips?

[@LooknFishy]

Love football and I watch any game that comes on fox and whatever channel sunday night football is on. Only 2 channels I get out here where I live lol! Plenty of other time to plan.

[@AlexKurdziel]

What’s your line you used here? Or favorite line for small, tight streams

[@stephenhaegele2297]

Drew, have you EVER not caught fish?

[@LooknFishy]

Haha...in the video I talk about finding a waterfall...well I'd have a video of that stream if it had any fish. Pretty sure they poisoned it bc after 3 hrs I hadn't even seen a fish. And everyone I ran into laughed at me...one guy was like, "you're not from around here are you"

[@NickAndCaroline]

So if I were out there looking for a place to fish and I saw a bunch of cows I would immediately assume I’m on someone’s property and I would have to leave haha. So what’s up with the cows there???

[@LooknFishy]

I will actually talk about what I learned on this topic from a guy I met shortly. Generally speaking, I stay in the national forest so not much to worry about with private property...as long as you get away from the fringe areas.

[@mitchellcude]

What kind of fly line do you use?

[@LooknFishy]

Orvis pro textured on my 3wt in this video.

[@mitchellcude]

Do you use that on your other setups too? It sounds the same as your redfish rod

[@LooknFishy]

No, I don't use textured lines on my saltwater rods...they would cut you if a fish ran hard! I run textured lines on all my trout rods which you've probably heard in my other vids.

[@gordonstowers3167]

Hey Drew. So how come you're always eating store bought food when you have all that fresh fish? Why don't you say where you are? Even just the north west corner of the state your in would be good enough. Good fishing skills. Those Wyoming trout are picky.

[@LooknFishy]

I eat some on occasion but talked about why I don't much anymore in the video fishing saved my life...short answer is I go for a different experience now. As far as naming areas, I do talk about the areas I'm in or leave hints. I leave bread crumbs for those that follow along on the adventure. I just don't do it in every video and if a person skips a video or only watches 3 mins...they'll never see the hints. I try to be responsible with what I put on social media so the streams stay like you see in the videos, rather then get hammered by the traffic that comes from hot spotting a stream.

[@gordonstowers3167]

@@LooknFishy Thanks for answering my questions. I hope your adventures go well. I love trout fishing it's the best. I also noticed you wet your hands before handling the fish shows me you care about the fish well being. Be safe. I lived in Wyoming for 11 years. Near Pinedale Wyoming there is a stream running through a canyon call Hoback canyon biggest brookies I've ever seen. Maybe you can find it.

[@monmixer]

Where there is water, there are fish.

[@LooknFishy]

I want that to be true so bad lol!

[@monmixer]

@@LooknFishy Trout are bit different, especially native trout. a bit rare where i live but can be found with the the same work and time that you are able to put into in it. But normally all water holds fish of some kind. Water is life.

[@dreadlockbanana]

Hey dude you should probs wet your hand before handling fish! Just fyi, you might have learned this at some point since the trip tho

[@LooknFishy]

I do...check out the rest of the vids in the series. I just don't always with brook trout in Wyoming. Would for sure in their native ranges tho!

[@dreadlockbanana]

@@LooknFishy ohhhh makes sense

[@DoubleBtmBouncer]

Do u have to release your fish where they can't get back out into the main flow? I mean u catch them in a hole or main flow and then release them in dead water surrounded by rocks where it seems they can't get back out into main flow making them easy targets for prey. U should know better

[@MAPRTX]

DO YOU EVER RUN INTO WILD ANIMALS

[@LooknFishy]

You definitely want to watch the video right before this was one...shared last Friday!

[@beehive5835]

I wonder if anybody owns property near this great stream? It would be a fantastic location for a cabin or homestead.

[@LooknFishy]

All in the national forest...so we all own property on it!

[@beehive5835]

@@LooknFishy Fantastic! Is the water clean enough to eat the fish?

[@winflores5293]

bro why you catch fish and let it go just to hurt them?

[@LooknFishy]

Your concern has been noted! Our team of experienced professionals will be investigating this matter rigorously!

[@lyndonfish6229]

Wet your hand before handling the fish man, or they will not survive.

[@LooknFishy]

I do! But they'll survive if you don't...just helps protect the slime coat.