THE PERFECT STREAM- You might fish your entire life and never find a better one - 2 month trip p28

In part 28 of the 2 month camping trip, I'm fishing a perfect stream in Idaho. I've hiked back into a remote section and start where I left off the day before see part 27... • The BEST TROUT STREAM ...
Again, it was some of the best fly fishing I have experienced...it was remote, scenic and the fishing was outstanding!
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 or other parts below....
Check out the flies I used on this 2 month trip:
• The ONLY FLIES U NEED ...
The entire 7,000 mile road trip playlist: • 7k mile Summer Road Tr...
Part 20 - My first day in Idaho - I made a bad decision: • The most STUNNING stre...
Other Parts in the series:
Part 1 Fly Fishing New Mexico: • Part 1 - 2 month campi...
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[@antoniomora1255]

To me your videos are dreams come true, literally. Oftentimes I've had dreams in my sleep similar to your fishing adventures: stunning American scenery, gin clear water, absolute solitude, only the sound of the stream and the birds chirping...the beauty of a trout caught in a small corner or that other even bigger behind a rock ...a zen experience. It reminds me the film " A River runs through It".

[@LooknFishy]

Awesome!

[@garystevens7575]

Wow🧐🤔 that movie I once quoted reminded me of my cousins BED😂🤣

[@TimIrvin]

I hope you have a lot more of these! Random Hiking Stick = Good / Quality Trekking Pole with Wrist Strap = Better. I'll be 65 in January and I was thinking, "Young Tim would have skipped across those rocks and fallen trees and tip-toed thru the rapids but Old Tim would break an ankle or a hip with the next step." I'm glad you were being careful and cautious and I applaud your balance! Great fish, great scenery!

[@LooknFishy]

A few more for sure! Yea, a couple spots and I looked around decided it wasn't worth the risk. The fall early in the trip probably helped me evaluate what I was willing and not willing to risk!

[@sirwinston2368]

Ha ha. Same here. I'll be 61 in January. Class of '79. I don't wade the really fast rapids and I have no desire to fish in grizzly territory anymore. But I can still catch more fish than my 20-year old son... for now. 😎

[@mikerawls9619]

Made my day. Thanks Drew!

[@LooknFishy]

Awesome!

[@kaiserhog]

I admire the way you are able to just go fishing Drew. No guides, no fishing buddies, just you and the most gorgeous scenery in the world. Oh, the fishing pretty good too.

[@LooknFishy]

I'm fortunate for sure. I'd love to share this experience with a buddy...most just have to be adults right now. And I refuse to wait...life is too short to wait!

[@williamwojcieszek4320]

@@LooknFishy I think you probably have ten thousand “buddies” that would love that opportunity!

[@LooknFishy]

@@williamwojcieszek4320 Wish that were true... I reached out to 3 locals during this trip who said, "if you're in the area call me and I'll show you some spots" and none could get away or changed their mind lol!

[@dynamicphotography_]

Your videos do a really good job of making the viewer feel like they're tagging along! That's awesome! 👍

[@LooknFishy]

Very cool, pov isn't completely dead...just gotta no go all blair witch with it lol!

[@johnnywhite1681]

Those are some beautiful fish! Thanks for posting.

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks for watching!

[@heppisaxm8316]

Wonderfull fishing,beautiful clear stream. Grandios!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank you very much

[@jimrockford2947]

As usual...... Awesome video!!

[@JKonstanzer]

Truly amazing, after managing through some mandatory layoffs this week I really needed this escape. Thx Drew!

[@LooknFishy]

Well glad to add something positive to the grind. Those are tough days...my wife was part of that 2 years ago. I'll never forget it...I was in the driftless when she called to tell me her position had been eliminated. Worked out but, like have said many times...the life we live isn't always easy but its been super rewarding....a story for another day tho!

[@stephenbrody2717]

Drew another video. Love the bushwhacking veiw on the way to the water. Another epic stream. This trip has been a fishing dream. What an adventure, thank you brother for the front row seat!

[@LooknFishy]

Happy to share the adventure!

[@andyp9678]

you fish some fabulous little rivers with great quality trout in them

[@carlbrown8830]

To each his own - either way your videos are outstanding!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, hard to go wrong if your outside!

[@williambell8206]

Awesome job, beautiful hungry fish, my favorite.............

[@LooknFishy]

Hangry fish for sure!

[@CA-qv2ux]

What a great stream, and nice fish, good fun, I envy you. Hope to do a trip like that someday.

[@LooknFishy]

Make it happen...wish I had sooner!

[@kenlodge3399]

Kind a relate my thanks reminding me of all the great fishin' holes and swimming holes I'll never get back to like I once promised, but made life so much better when I found 'em to begin with. Ahh so much better!

[@LooknFishy]

Glad to add some positive vibes to the day!

[@michaelreid8737]

I've fished this spot. It's one of my favorite places in the West to fish for Westslopes!! Great job!!

[@jimpyle560]

This trip just keeps getting better and better. Rugged terrain, beautiful water and some nice chunks. You don’t disappoint. 👏👏

[@LooknFishy]

Had a pretty good few days for sure! Always nice when what you imagine and research lives up to the hype in your head!

[@Thymallus1965]

I am running out of thank you for the time you take to make these fishing/trekking/camping video logs. Much appreciated Drew...really is :-). Cheers Torben

[@LooknFishy]

Well I appreciate every single one!

[@mickyswaim8940]

Great ….. great …… great !!! Thank Drew!!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much!

[@briancramer6250]

"Not going down there..." Another great day! Thanks for sharing!

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks man!

[@tedbiladeau9330]

Spent years fishing those rivers. Blindfold me and set me next to any river in north central and north Idaho and I will name the river..isn't it weird how slippery Idaho rivers are..haven't seen that in other states. Spent years looking for footwear that would hold too pretty much no avail...have fun enjoy watching you...

[@gerbenheijdt4698]

Nice video👍 great fish and landscape

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u!

[@jeffbitton1836]

Great stuff!!

[@LooknFishy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kenogster3059]

Seeing them attack that dry fly is awesome. That river just keeps on giving.

[@LooknFishy]

Such a good time, definitely the best stream I have fished!

[@scottnock5241]

Great water!!!! Very nice spot to camp too!! I love camping right on the water.. Getting rain all day today so going to catch some brookies Sunday and see the last of the leaves change.

[@LooknFishy]

Yup, would have been a great spot to backpack in which might be on the agenda for next summer lol!

[@radigan209]

Big beautiful cutts! The water is not bad either! Be safe

[@LooknFishy]

Both were top shelf!

[@christianlingurar7085]

this once more is simply breathtaking. I used to envy you, but now I'm beyond. your videos are like I never dared to even dream of. should mention I'm living in Europe.

[@LooknFishy]

Well thank you. We are very fortunate here in the states. So much public land for us to enjoy!

[@brianbrave]

beautiful landscape, beautiful stream, beautiful fish - North America is Awesome!! - Thanks for the video.....

[@LooknFishy]

It definitely is!

[@jimgollach6202]

Tell you what drew, as a flyfisherman myself, all of these past videos from your trip are not one bit boring. I hope to make it out to that part of our world someday ,as for now, your taking me there. Thank you so much. Until next time. 😀👍👍👍

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks for watching!

[@egee.sheeva6672]

At 67 I cant hustle through the brush and be a bushwhacker anymore. The hips are shot and the osteoporosis have a finite number of steps even horizontally but on inclines...no determination can mellow out much gain after exhausting the day's supply. And the next day would be a scurried affair. So I find myself re-living my youth in your carriage, Sir, and riding shotgun in lands and streams I never touched out West. Pour la victoire.

[@LooknFishy]

Glad to bring the adventures to you!

[@moscaman559]

Fished water in that area this past September, truly amazing place. One thing I’m always on the lookout for is Squatch 😉 other than that, stunning scenery and beautiful Cutts.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, always looking for the squatch!

[@lenzflyfishing]

Those trout are beautiful, clean, fat and healthy looking. You can tell they have a lot of food to eat. Oh, and your videos are a wonderful escape from the work week reality. Thanks!

[@LooknFishy]

Yup, that stream was super healthy...bugs every where! Glad to hear it!

[@nickmcgarvey6463]

There are really only a few places you could be, and if I'm not guessing the right one, the others are pretty interchangeable. You did a good job discovering my home state.

[@LooknFishy]

Amazing that there were several streams just like it. Crazy it could really be one of several in the area!

[@larryhawes8295]

I'm not sure how many viewers are fly fishermen/women but if you've never fly fished before do not be fooled by how easy Drew makes it look. This dude has serious game and I for one appreciate the mad skills on display. 12:11 Yeah it's best to be safe when alone. I'm a fairly young 68 years old and have been fly fishing for 50 years but some of that terrain would not be very wise for me to tackle. Thanks again for the great vids.

[@LooknFishy]

I appreciate it. Most days I'm just trying to not hook my face!

[@hillbillysportsman5818]

I use a trekking pole while wading also!

[@LooknFishy]

Those streams are super slick. After the swim early in this trip I carried one everywhere lol!

[@peredavi]

It’s good to know there is still a lot of healthy streams and rivers in the NW. Even with the past poor logging ,grazing and mining practices. I’m not at all against logging ,mining or oil/gas, just bad practices. Even with all the people moving out of California ect. ,there is still plenty of room to roam. Most people never get into backcountry.

[@durtyflyadventures]

Great video

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u!

[@kyleshultis4246]

You should cook up some of these trout! Catch and cook

[@trentcallen8677]

For a free flow stream, those were nice size cutts and that one whih had to be 4-5lbs is usually only seen in lakes or TW streams. Im living through you now cause of MS i cant do back pack trips anymore ad only fish TW streams.

[@Lostonabike]

I’ve never seen a video of someone using a dry dropper that I actually see the dropper disappear 😳 incredible quality,scenery,and fishing👊

[@LooknFishy]

Glad it comes out for sure!

[@desertbrewcrew1974]

Have you ever had a fish go after your indicator? Looks like a moth. Most of us in Nevada do the lazy mans fly fishing. A spinning reel with a bobber and a wet or dry fly at the end, haha! Keep slayin brotha!

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, half the fish in this video ate the moth (got a hook in it). Fished a dry/dropper during this 8 week road trip...walk thru it in the part before this...day 1 on this stream...linked in the description!

[@dankochanek8056]

I'm headed to a stream just like this this weekend. Might snow but thats ok!!

[@LooknFishy]

Sounds like a good time!

[@louied6065]

Another great one Drew! The people who gave you thumbs down have no soul. I would love to see you one day chasing native brookies here in the east. 🍻

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, can't please everyone! Hope to make that happen next year...almost got away recently but had to cancel!

[@neilcavazza7242]

Jealous people give a thumbs down.

[@jrigs30]

Another great one! What river is that? I have fished a few of the rivers on the "fly Highway" movie. Great film! Happy Birthday to your daughter!

[@carlbrown8830]

I was born and raised in Idaho panhandle and thought I knew everything; learning new tricks from your videos. If you don’t already have one, a DJI mini drone is great for scouting. Just be advised a license is required if you use it in videos. Also, add to your list of go to drys a #12 green drake.

[@LooknFishy]

I'll probably never own a drone. Dig the views but I'd crash it for sure and then have to go get it and that could be an issue out in the wild! I don't even use apps on my phone. Got plenty of big drakes in my fly box!

[@williamparker6649]

Drew can you please discuss your typical pants and the boots you wear.. As you do so much hiking and wading in shallower waters. Thank you I love this channel!👍

[@LooknFishy]

I've talked about my favorite boots a few times...the last was in this video...kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5rbe5ZpZputiNk. Gonna make a video on the pants found a great pair which have been the best I've worn!

[@williamparker6649]

@@LooknFishy Thank you Drew👍

[@Riverbugger]

Awesome video Drew. Love that area. I’ll be getting out this evening on the water here in Idaho as well. Thanks for sharing!! Those dry fly takes just never get old or watching the dry sink on a dropper!! Beautiful fish!! Love it!!

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks man, definitely had a great trip in the area. Would love to see it as late as now! Imagine it's spectacular in the fall!

[@Riverbugger]

@@LooknFishy oh yeah it is beautiful up there right now for sure!! You gotta come up for a week in the early fall. Unbelievable colors!!

[@CHill-oj8pt]

You found a slice of heaven. Looks like good weather except for smoke. I can't emphasize enough, you need an app on a phone (only needs gps signal) so you can see where trail goes and slope with contour lines in places you aren't familiar with. Not only will it give you more fish time, will save some energy and most of all, keep you save.

[@LooknFishy]

I hear ya...I still prefer paper b/c electronics fail.

[@CHill-oj8pt]

@@LooknFishy Respectfully, consider your wife and kids, you can do both and save yourself a bruised shins by picking the right path and using energy in the right way. Change can be good.

[@LooknFishy]

@@CHill-oj8pt haha, I always do!

[@crossacoustics6814]

Thank you for great content. What percentage are you spot casting?

[@LooknFishy]

None on this stream. Just targeting likely water!

[@Tenkara_Retiree]

Drew, do you carry a survival kit with you? If you were to get injured and not be able to move, you’d need to survive for possibly a day or two before help arrived. Your GPS locator would also need to send the distress signal, which can be dicey as signals can be weak in places. You must have a very understanding wife! Stay safe out there man

[@LooknFishy]

I carry a several items in my backpack for emergency situations. I have a walk thru vid of all that coming out soon.

[@jeffhamiltoncertifiedmaste5374]

I absolutely love your videos. I am planning on spending 4 month out west next year starting in Yellowstone in June. I can only hope I will find some of the beautiful places like you have found. Do you have any advice on a good fly like to use? Is it worth spending $100 on a high end fly line?

[@LooknFishy]

Imo, yes on fly line. All the flies I used are linked in the description...the only flies you need on a summer road trip out west.....these are the ones I used on this trip!

[@jeffhamiltoncertifiedmaste5374]

@@LooknFishy Thank you for the quick response. I purchased the Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Creek Trout, it looks like it will best suit my needs

[@RSR-fk8ti]

Hi. Great videos! What are you using for a strike indicator here? Dry fly or yarn indicator?

[@LooknFishy]

Talk about that in this video...u might have commented before it played...watch till the end!

[@idahomountainanglers1956]

great vid!, come to Sun Valley we will do a colab video!

[@LooknFishy]

Sounds like a plan!

[@jeffreylea2319]

I saw one question re: safety/rescue equipment which is on my mind as well-- most mountain and climbing guides these days, as well as solo wilderness travelers ( which you certainly are, much of the time), carry a SPOT locator beacon and/or a Garmin InReach system to get help, if stranded and injured-- clearly even a broken ankle in one of those log jams could make getting out by yourself a tricky proposition. What do you carry, if anything?

[@LooknFishy]

Yes, I have a spot and also pack some other gear. I have a video that walks thru everything...might share that soon!

[@jonathansanders469]

Just curious. What fly(ies) were you catching those beautiful fish on? The video's are fantastic!

[@LooknFishy]

At the end of this video I talk about that!

[@garyrafferty7625]

Wonderful Drew. Was you hike in from black top or dirt road?

[@LooknFishy]

Didn't see many paved roads while I was out. Only when transitioning between areas.

[@magicone9327]

Ever do any gold panning. Looks promising

[@LooknFishy]

No, just fishing!

[@magicone9327]

When I was much younger I fished a tributary off the Lochsa river in Central Idaho. Warm springs Creek home to Jerry Johnson Hot springs. Wow a time I'll always remember. Laying in a hot springs pool that abutted the creek at the same elevation separated only by piled rocks. Casting out into the main channel as it opened into an eddy. Soaking and fishing! Doesn't get much better

[@1werewolf]

Drew, do you ever eat any of these trout? I would, if permitted. Wild trout is very hard to find for the masses.

[@LooknFishy]

Nope, talk about that in the video fishing saved my life...

[@alanstrober6296]

Drew- I could not find the link to your setup. What dry do you use for the top fly? Grasshopper? Do use weight for the dropper?

[@LooknFishy]

Linked the video with all the flies in the description and talk about all that in this video...kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH6vgHh7Zd1pqM0 I use my top shelf hopper as my dry...there's a video on my channel for that also!

[@alanstrober6296]

@@LooknFishy Thanks Drew. Do you attach your dropper tippet to the curve of your point fly?

[@sylviawelsh9518]

Have you noticed many Beaver Dams ?

[@LooknFishy]

None that I remember.

[@codyolson9660]

Where are you at in this video?

[@paulnelson5204]

I'm thinking you don't wear waders, because they'd get pretty chewed up hiking in to the streams?

[@LooknFishy]

No I save the waders for cool months or tailwaters!

[@2thelight]

what kind of trout were they?

[@LooknFishy]

westslope cutts

[@rickchavez6524]

Great spot but the rule of two should apply if you get hurt.

[@LooknFishy]

It does just not with people, but why I carry a spot plb!

[@nialllittle3820]

What part of the world is this ? If you don’t mind me asking

[@LooknFishy]

I've included the areas in the description. This was part of a 2 month road trip thru 4 states.

[@stonefly69]

Great vid! Two ideas for better survival of catch and release trout: 1. Use an underwater camera to take your pics with the fish in the water and 2. Use a no-touch catch and release tool, so you never have to handle the fish. TU recommends both of these (never touching the fish and never taking them out of the water) for the best success at survival. I use the "Ketchum Release" tool myself, slides right down the line and unpins the fly effortlessly. Other products work as well, the key being to keep the fish in the water and not touch it. Tight lines!!!

[@LooknFishy]

Dude you've left this exact copy and pasted comment 4 times that I can remember which actually does more harm than good for your stance. It now seems fake and disingenuous!

[@stonefly69]

@@LooknFishy Just trying to be helpful and educate flyfishers, Dude. As was famously said, a game fish is too valuable to be caught just ones. The more people know, the better the fish survive.

[@benjaminneumann3687]

@@stonefly69 if you’re so worried about the fish’s safety then I dare say fishing is not for you. I guarantee that hooking and fighting a fish does more to harm and stress a fish out than a quick, two second release will ever do.

[@joekeith4917]

Montana?

[@LooknFishy]

No, had to cancel after the temps got crazy. List the states I visited during my 2 month road trip in the description.

[@KeyofDavid5778]

@@LooknFishy Thanks for concealing your location, as I'm a Idaho angler that goes to the back country lakes and streams too. Your videos are wonderful. I respect you, that you did not share the location of this stream and others which is very important.....to the growing population of the state ! Besides, let the newcomers explore themselves ! Thank you for your hard work in filming these river adventures ! Beautiful Cutthroats ! Using terrestrials ?

[@randyguest3524]

I’m retired and wanna go

[@LooknFishy]

Sounds like you have plenty of time!

[@chrissmith9135]

Damn you find some bomb ass streams nigga

[@lukesheldon3599]

Drew love your channel but stay away from my home waters!...Nothing personal its just those woods have poisonous snakes, inbred cannibals, shape shifting Sasquatches, flesh eating plants, quicksand, and its 100% haunted. Take my word for it!

[@LooknFishy]

Sounds like a place full of adventure...makes me want to move there lol

[@4Whopper]

This channel is my pretend.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, that's cool!

[@garystevens7575]

The perfect river is the un damned river and not polluted , and it’s fish runs are self sustaining and isn’t near any metro area and has trout steeliest and salmon😴🤤YEP!! And then🤯🤷🏻REALITY KICKS OUR AZZEZ🤦🏻

[@LooknFishy]

Yup sounds exactly like this one!

[@neilcavazza7242]

Another great video! Wow!

[@LooknFishy]

Had a solid few days!