The TOP 10 fishing spots in Colorado - McFly Angler Fly Fishing

[@farmerbob4554]

Colorado is an absolute treasure for fly fishing. I hope you have a chance to put together a second group of 10 Colorado best!

[@McFlyAngler]

I hope to go back and fish it again, but I don’t know what lies in my future. But yes, there isn’t much better than Colorado for fishing and anything outdoors really.

[@eftheusempire]

I appreciate you showing the small ones you got as well. Thats a good way to tell the difference between, as me and my best friend say, an "angler and a fisherman." Youre an angler my friend. Much respect

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you for the comment. Sometimes the small ones are the most rewarding depending on how it is caught. I have caught some large trout that weren’t too difficult to bring in or even hook, but have had some small ones I spend 30 minutes trying to cast to and finally get the take. To me, the small one that was harder to catch was more rewarding. Hope that makes sense.

[@rxflyfishing1316]

Awesome bro! Really cool to revisit these trips dude. Thanks for including our trip to Jemez man! 👍 hope you’re doing well

[@McFlyAngler]

I’m doing good, still have some issues, but hopefully the gastroenterologist can figure it all out. Trying to stay positive about it until i know for sure! How are you? I saw you sporting my shirt the other day, thanks man!

[@rstevengumbay5730]

Floated the Black Canyon years ago with my father. A week of great memories, good camaraderie with 2 great guides. The number one place to fish in Colorado will die with me. No way I would tell anyone.

[@McFlyAngler]

Yeah I don’t tell people the locations of my spots either.

[@Ryan-zc1tz]

Only you and 200,000 other people from denver know about it shhhh!

[@rstevengumbay5730]

@@Ryan-zc1tz ahh, always room for a cynical comment. Although the spot I call my favorite is know by a few others (maybe locals only), I can assure you it is incredibly inaccessible & far too much work for 99% of flyfishermen. 60 years of fishing Colorado has me convinced we exceeded the number of people for healthy pressure on lakes & streams.

[@Ryan-zc1tz]

@@rstevengumbay5730 yeah this state has become way over populated. Unknown spots are rare. Can't wait to get out of this cesspool of a state.

[@rstevengumbay5730]

@@Ryan-zc1tz I guess wanting simpler times is a always a tempting fantasy. I got my fill & went abroad to work & live 18 yrs ago & have no desire to return to the US. A bonus in that has been: flyfished South Island of New Zealand & 2 yrs ago flyfished some(not near enough) in Patagonia plus numerous safaris through East Africa. the world has too much to offer to stay in Colorado.

[@jonpatterson7211]

Don't know if this will clear anything up or just muddy the water a little more. The Bull Trout you caught is a member of a family of fish called Charrs. That includes the Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Arctic Char, and of course the Bull Trout. That may explain the resemblance between the Brookie and the Bull. Hope this helps. Of course there are probably other viewers out there who may be better versed than I, and who can correct me and help clear up any confusion.

[@McFlyAngler]

No your right it’s not a bull..... I had thought it was just a light colored Brooke (which it was) but I had a bunch of people correct me on the first video and said it was a bull trout. I believed them and just went with it. Found out after this video They were wrong.

[@TheNorseFly]

No bull trout in CO, only stocked in select few private lakes

[@Dacon2431]

Colorado is a very nice place to fish and i love fishing the lake near dolores you mentioned

[@McFlyAngler]

Oh yeah it is beautiful! Those little lakes are pretty cool aren’t they? I love heading out to Dolores, if the river isn’t doing as good as expected, then there is the little lakes! Colorado is a special place for sure

[@russelllieser4226]

No way. Not on a fly rod.

[@McFlyAngler]

Dude I’m confused with your last few comments. Lol. What are you trying to get at here?

[@DrJohn493]

Enjoyed this Colorado top 10. I recognized the spot on Electra Lake. Fished that location in 2016 with much the same results. Passed by Molas Lake several times on the way to somewhere else, but it'll be a stop on my next trip up 550

[@McFlyAngler]

Molas is awesome fishing for sure! You will enjoy it. Thanks!

[@christopherwitwer5400]

My family goes way back in southwest Colorado, having a house in Pagosa Springs. I now live just outside Denver and enjoy fishing the south platte.

[@McFlyAngler]

Awesome

[@websterlivestock]

Colorado Native living along the banks of the Brazos River here in Texas. Looking to make a move back to Colorado at some point but there is some good fly fishing here too ( kinda). Stripper sit under the dams on the tail water side and go crazy when there are water releases from the reservoirs.

[@McFlyAngler]

For sure, good fishing here I know. Different fishing though. While I enjoy it, I have to learn the new techniques. Lol!

[@m.h.english4773]

I really LOVE your videos!!!! Texas also has some EXCELLENT fly fishing if you know where to go. Do purchase the Flyfisher’s Guide to Texas. You won’t be disappointed. Keep up the excellent work!! 😀

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks, yeah I’ve now been in Texas for 4 years and it is pretty good fishing

[@lethalpickleballers]

Great video as usual! I can’t believe your channel has grown from less than 5000 to over 25000 subs!

[@McFlyAngler]

Ha! Thanks! Yeah it actually grew from 1-25000 subs. Lol ;). Hahaha. Ok I’ll stop being a smart alac now.

[@NarrowRoad4Jesus]

Home😢. Nice video Brother! Living in L.A I fish the Sierras and local creeks now with an occasional trip to my honey hole in Wyoming. Thanks for the memories.

[@McFlyAngler]

Hey yeah man! I’ll be fishing through Texas also.

[@KevinHadas]

Great video!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you

[@gaoklateng5021]

Nice Colorado.. thank you for sharing this video... Very enjoyed. I'M Balines

[@McFlyAngler]

Your name is Balines? Well welcome to the channel if so. Glad you liked the video. I miss Colorado for sure!

[@gaoklateng5021]

@@McFlyAngler i'm from Bali Indonesia. My name Gaok , gaok Lateng channel created video fishing too..

[@McFlyAngler]

Cool man! Welcome goak! So Indonesia huh? Fishing good out there? You guys do much in the way of fly fishing?

[@gaoklateng5021]

@@McFlyAngler fly fishing not get.!

[@McFlyAngler]

Oh ok, well it’s fun to conventional fish as well.

[@stevearrowood7430]

I've also fished the Durango area along with that pool on Cascade Creek, but you really missed alot of the gems. East and West Taylor is great outside of Gunnison. The Arkansas River stretch between Leadville and Salida, the Colorado, Flaming Gorge, etc. and the epic fishing on the Front Range. North and South Platte and Poudre River or even the Big Thompsen all trump the southwest venues IMO. Nice video tho.

[@McFlyAngler]

Glad you liked the video. No question there are some great spots not just in and around that area. However it was a list of my best spots. Considering it was 5-8 hour drive for some of the really great spots you suggested, I didn’t get to hit them too often. So I just was going on what trips were top trips for me. More like a Colorado highlight reel for my channel. Hope that helps.

[@rajasekarant2050]

O Super Catch.

[@McFlyAngler]

👍

[@gt_outdoorexcursions]

Cool, I've been following along for a while and actually noticed you posting near me. Im in San Antonio not far from Guadalupe State Park. I didn't really realize you had fully made the move. Certainly you'll miss the public land access of Colorado and New Mexico, but there's plenty of eager fish and some gems of rivers to hit here in the hill country and surrounding areas, get your wet wading gear ready!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks man, yeah it’s not bad here. Do miss the beauty from there but there is still beauty here

[@landonrhine3029]

I also live and Colorado and I’ve seen you fishing just recently found your channel I fish over her quit a bit

[@McFlyAngler]

Hey there, glad you stopped by the channel. How’s the fishing been lately?

[@VitalFishing]

I love that area man, this video gets me hyped to get back up there haha

[@McFlyAngler]

Dude I miss the south west corner of Colorado! It’s amazing there!

[@jimtanner4310]

Very good video

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks

[@alleynanci]

Thank you!

[@McFlyAngler]

👍

[@paytonpool5553]

Love the video man!! Was curious what river that was in the number one clip?! I’ve been trying to get out and explore more spots in Colorado cause I’ve kind of stuck to the south platte and some of the rivers in the steamboat area. I added 3 spots to my list from your video that I want to go try out! Was just wondering what the last spot is since I’m not great at lake fishing but want to give those a try!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. As for the spot, I’m sorry man, it’s a spot I promised my friend not to say where. Just can’t go telling the whole internet or it would be blown up.

[@jonbrown9559]

I love the small meadow stream

[@McFlyAngler]

Me also

[@adventureanglingpnw1821]

Come to Oregon. You can fly fish to your heart's content for steelhead and salmon :)

[@McFlyAngler]

Sounds like fun, but I’m kinda stuck here. It’s really good fishing though here also! :).

[@TheStrangeSide]

This man giving away all our spots. No wonder we've been catching less and less.

[@McFlyAngler]

So I haven’t said the spots my friend. Sorry to inform you that. I know you want to be mad and blame others for your lack of catching, however it might just be your technique and skills that you should work on. ;). Haha!

[@jefferywheaton40]

he hasn't given away jack....lighten up Francis

[@TheStrangeSide]

@@jefferywheaton40 sorry to offend you princess

[@brad_mondo19]

I love the video I’m planning a trip out there and really appreciate the advice. What net are you using though out the video?

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks? Glad you liked the video! Good luck I hope you catch! The net is custom made by a subscriber. I don’t think they make nets anymore though.

[@ryantherock7664]

Great video!Whats the best town in Colorado for a home base if you seeking a variety of different waters?

[@McFlyAngler]

Oh good question. Honestly I loved living in Bayfield (right outside of Durango). 6 different small lakes within an hour drive, and dozens of natural flowing small creeks and rivers. But I’m sure there are other places just as accessible

[@godofbroccoli]

I subscribed 💯🙏🤙

[@McFlyAngler]

Awesome man!

[@timpattison382]

Nice top 10 trip and I'm going to Colorado you showed the #1 place but you never said where that was? or what lake in Delores...could you share? thank you!

[@McFlyAngler]

Glad you like the videos. As for sharing locations, absolutely not. I did this once and lost half my viewers. I realized that it’s unfair to most fly fisherman to share spots online, they get over ran when I do that. I will share when it’s already a well known spot but not a place that is one of those unknown secrets. Sorry. Most fly shops won’t share those spots either…. They will tell you the more popular spots until they see you often and know you can be trustworthy on who you share the secret spots with.

[@nowayjosefishing732]

You should look up Clayton, NM. If you ever go back ip to CO. Amazing Bows.

[@McFlyAngler]

Clayton? Not heard of it, I’ll check it out for sure some time.

[@nowayjosefishing732]

@@McFlyAngler Clayton Lake State Park. Its amazing I've caught 17+ inchers the last couple weeks one 18 and a quarter weighing in at 2lb 6oz amazing fight!

[@OpportunityFishing]

Glad you had such a good time in my home state! Texas has some great fishing though. Warmwater species can be pretty fun on the fly rod!

[@McFlyAngler]

Yes they are! And yeah Colorado will always be my “home” but I cannot live there right now... so sad

[@ronmartinez9173]

Great videos. Might try getting the larger fish back in the water faster for better recovery for them.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks, if your talking about the big trout at the end, then I just need you to understand it was released within a few seconds of me landing it. Don’t need anyone thinking I’m off killing fish here. Haha!

[@calvintaylor4089]

Is your dry fly rod the white one a fiberglass rod?

[@McFlyAngler]

That one yes, it’s a 4wt Redington butter stick.

[@michaelmarquez8213]

Colorado rocks, family from Durango…

[@mickeyjamison1085]

Not sure what part of Texas you've moved to, but if you're in the northern part, you might check out the Lower Mountain Fork just north of Broken Bow, OK in Beavers Bend State Park.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks for the info, unfortunately I’m not north I’m in San Antonio, south part…

[@Mavgaming_1]

Looking to start fly fishing in Kansas for bluegill and stocked trout. Any tips? Good beginner rod? Good flys?

[@McFlyAngler]

So I’ve never fished Kansas, but I would say a 5wt is fine. If you can find a place willing to do casting lessons it will help elevate some frustration, but over time you can learn to cast without the lessons. For a beginner rod, you don’t want to do one of those cheap big box store “kits”. You will want to replace just about every item in that kit over time. I personally would spend more money on the rod than the reel. And for flies, I’d get done at the local fly shop where they can tell you what is working in the area. If you want some affordable flies, and a really good fly rod setup, go to www.risenfly.com and use my discount there. My discount is McFly and it will get you a discount of anything in your shopping cart at checkout. You can buy some flies, like, tippet, rod/reel. The ITB rod is a great starter rod, and paired with their Armor reel, you have an amazing setup for about $200. That’s where I would start. If you go much cheaper you will want to replace the items quickly. But if that’s too much money, I’d just get a cheap reel, and stick with a higher end rod. The reel is basically just a line holder with trout and what not. I rarely use the drag. So spend your money on a good rod and good line. If you have to save money somewhere, go with a less expensive reel.

[@Mavgaming_1]

@@McFlyAngler Thanks! Don't really have any local fly shops around me only one that I know of is Cabellas (which isn't a local shop) and that's a 3 hour drive away, but I like to study the water and see what the fish are eating. Right now bluegill are eating dragonflys. I have fished very heavily for about a year and can use a baitcaster. Also I'm 15 so I'm in that stage in life where I like to learn by myself so I will probably teach myself with the help of videos. I will have to go with the cheap option if I want to start now, but might be able to work up to a better set-up. Thanks for the reel tip that will help. Thank you for your time and knowledge. Sincerely, Mavrik.

[@McFlyAngler]

Well good luck man! As for flies, check out that shop, you can get in expensive flies from risen, at only 90c each (cheaper with my discount). I’d look for some dragonfly nymphs then if they are hitting that. Really any large nymph for the bluegill. The trout might be more picky.

[@Mavgaming_1]

@@McFlyAngler Thanks again! Currently looking at my options.

[@darkerjungle5347]

Hey there this creek/stream between Durango and silverton with a buch of brooks trout in it do you know the name of it?

[@McFlyAngler]

There are 3.... I don’t give away spots though on social media. Just anyone can read this. Find me on Instagram. Also you could call duranglers they would know which one

[@jefferywheaton40]

@@McFlyAngler without giving it away I fished one like that somewhere around Creede. It was amazing, pool after pool loaded with native cuts. Prolly caught 25-30 in a few hours all on dries. It was more open than the one you showed, but I wonder if you know the one I'm talking about?

[@paulk7769]

Hello I have a question is the genius fly combo from risen fly sealed drag and saltwater suitable? The reel is armor 5/6

[@McFlyAngler]

The armor reel is not a sealed drag reel. The LW is though. The LW is $145, and much less after the discount I give all my subs. I’d check that one out if your going to dunk it in salt water. Or their new reel the whale, which is specifically made for saltwater applications. The armor is an economical reel, that doesn’t quite have all the same bells and whistles as their higher end offerings. But it’s a good reel, just not fully sealed.

[@paulk7769]

@@McFlyAngler what's the discount

[@McFlyAngler]

15%

[@tylerd6456]

Dude was about to cry 😂

[@McFlyAngler]

I do miss Colorado and my friends there. Never easy to move, but I move to where God sends me, and for some reason that was Texas.

[@bobvisser8689]

I've electra30+ yrs ago ladybugs were the fly of the day but don't overlook horseshoe lake with BIG CUTS while in the neighborhood! and have you ever fished Delany buttes in Northpark? if not put it on your bucket list!!!!!

[@McFlyAngler]

I haven’t had the pleasure to fish there. If I ever get back I’ll try and check it out thanks!

[@puprilla]

Any good spots for a fellow catch and release fisher near denver? Georgetown sucks now and i cant drive 5hrs to fish

[@McFlyAngler]

I have not fished my Denver. I have fished near Colorado Springs at 11 mile and dream stream but can’t say I’ve done well anywhere around there.

[@puprilla]

@@McFlyAngler i may need to just plan a camping trip next yr

[@McFlyAngler]

Nice yeah! I wish I could make it back out there. I Miss Colorado a lot!

[@puprilla]

@@McFlyAngler what is ypur fav spot out here to fish? Colorado is incredibly nice I am a roofer so I get a lot of time to be out in the wilderness fishing and hiking.

[@McFlyAngler]

I’m from the 4 corners area originally, so I rarely made it up that direction. The mountain passes weren’t too easy to make most of the year. But I really thought 11 mile was beautiful! One of the prettiest rivers I’ve ever fished. I cannot say I did great fishing it ever, but usually it’s because I was so tired from the drives that when I finally got there I just couldn’t fish up to the level I needed. Kinda brain dead. Watch my 11 mile videos. It’s very pretty.

[@zolgamin7595]

Where was that last clip located at

[@McFlyAngler]

Can’t say sorry, a friend showed me the spot and asked me not to say where it was.

[@user-ov2mk9yv1j]

What area was the last clip in? Been fishing some really good streams/rivers however I’ve never seen any trout that big

[@McFlyAngler]

So I cannot disclose any small Greeks like that sorry. Some of these spots we’re told to me from friends or fly shops as their secret spots, and asked not to disclose them online. Sorry man! But thanks! Yeah it was fun! Just start researching around the area, you will find it at one point.

[@user-ov2mk9yv1j]

No worries totally understand!

[@McFlyAngler]

Small creeks I meant to say. Hahahaha! Siri thinking I’m racist.... lol I will tell you though it’s in la plata county if that helps?

[@dabnduramax7104]

What city atleast you told us the city/part of the state or what river was it

[@hedonistdj7809]

Try Iowa bass fishing. Its a whole lot of fun lol

[@McFlyAngler]

Boy I’m sure it is! I’m also sure it’s a whole lotta driving to get there!? Haha

[@hedonistdj7809]

@@McFlyAngler i just drove to Colorado from iowa lol. Im gonna be living here for a few months. That's actually what drew me to this video. Fly fishing is a whole different game lol.

[@McFlyAngler]

It is completely different for sure! Yeah I’ve got a family man, can’t leave that long. Barely get time for an afternoon to go fish now these days.

[@jacobnatseway2502]

Would you be willing too help me with some fly patterns I have fly fished for quite awhile now but I just don’t seem too catch the numbers you do fishing the same waters you did I mainly fish the Dolores too telluride area

[@McFlyAngler]

Both are great fishing places. My favorite fly for there when dry fly fishing was a stimulator. But for nymphing it depends on the river. Simple midge patterns like zebras always work everywhere. I really like the GT caddis also, great nymphing pattern. Id be happy to sell you some flies if you want.

[@jacobnatseway2502]

@@McFlyAngler I’m definitely interested in some flies I’ll buy a whole box from you if you’d do something like that

[@McFlyAngler]

Yeah I do sell flies. Contact me on Instagram is the best way. Or you can find my email on my KZbin about page

[@YandA1211]

I’m new in the area, this is helpful

[@McFlyAngler]

Awesome man, good luck! It’s a great area! I miss fishing there

[@davemessenger1944]

What happened to the Roaring Fork??

[@McFlyAngler]

I never got to fish it while I was living out there

[@MichaelRodriguez-vl8by]

How’s Texas fishing? Any hot spots?

[@McFlyAngler]

It’s decent, I enjoy the gulf fishing for redfish the most probably, but bass fishing is ok also

[@AndyWeaver-vt8hq]

Where is spot #7??

[@dinoconsabor]

Great video. You can leave out the “music,” though.

[@McFlyAngler]

I used to do music a lot and voice overs. It’s what got me all my views. I don’t do them right now because it’s a lot of work

[@dinoconsabor]

Voice overs are good. Maybe because I am a “grouchy old man” the sounds of nature in videos like that are more appealing to me.

[@McFlyAngler]

I feel ya. I don’t do them anymore though. All my old videos have them

[@dinoconsabor]

You have great videos, Shawn. The guitar intro is mellow and is separate from the actual video. Your voice overs explaining the hows and whys of your fly tying or outdoor adventure are good and helpful.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks, yeah I just don’t have the time to do that level of editing anymore... takes a while to do all that.

[@rzavsgza]

Thanks bud.. nice of you to show all of your guided private pen raised private fishing to the rest of the world.

[@McFlyAngler]

Most of these were wild trout...

[@jasrobsnynunyabus7565]

Never made it to Cheeseman... :( You would have loved it.

[@McFlyAngler]

No I know! So sad about that. Just didn’t ever get the chance. It’s hard to be gone that long with a family and all. That’s a 7 hour drive so it’s not just a one day trip

[@jasrobsnynunyabus7565]

@@McFlyAngler I understand. It's rare I can even carve out for a day trip. Got a new sling pack; I was looking at the Summit for a long time but I never bit 'cause it had no hands-free option for the rod, but I found a better option for about $40 less expensive with net and rod holding options for back and chest positions! Makes it so convenient to work with the line completely hands free. My other account is still blocked though. :(

[@McFlyAngler]

Oh what brand name? Send me a pic on email!

[@godofbroccoli]

Is the key to fly fish? I’ll have to learn that 😂 what are some good spots? I currently document my fishing/ camping trips and have no luck and want to give my viewer some better content

[@McFlyAngler]

I don’t know where to live so hard to recommend spots. Best way is to ask a local fly shop since they know the areas like the back of their hand. Unless I’ve fished your local waters I probably wouldn’t have any clue. Haha

[@godofbroccoli]

I live in Colorado I’ve tried a few creeks up near Breckinridge and I caught a few small rainbow trout on a reel set up. I definitely heard there’s really good fly fishing here in Colorado.

[@godofbroccoli]

I’ll definitely check with the local fly shop thanks!

[@McFlyAngler]

Yeah so I only really fished in and around Durango area. I did fish a little up into some other parts of the state but not enough for me to be good at recommending spots or techniques. The local fly shops really are your best resource.

[@lisathornton3022]

How much of it was private access only .

[@McFlyAngler]

What do you mean? I only go in public places….

[@bernardsandoval]

Great videos! I can't tell, but do you wet your hands before handling the fish? Can you explain to your viewers/anglers why it's important to wet your hands.

[@McFlyAngler]

Bro I cannot explain this on every video, I’ve talked about it before yes.

[@aiden4882]

this man: moved to texas from colorado. me: trying to move to colorado from texas

[@McFlyAngler]

Lol. I only moved to Texas because I had to. I mean Texas is great and all, but I love Colorado and miss it a lot!

[@jasrobsnynunyabus7565]

My other account is still blocked. :(

[@McFlyAngler]

I’ll check on it next week

[@mountains2surf]

has anyone told you you look and sound like Chaps from Barstool sports? not an insult lol

[@McFlyAngler]

Nope, can’t say I’ve heard that before. Never heard of barstool sports though or chaps... anyway, hope you enjoyed the video.

[@Coastalfishes]

It's a bright coloured brookie. Not a bull trout.

[@McFlyAngler]

Yeah I thought that also at first but like 15 people in that video all said it was a bull trout... I’m not the best with Piscatology... I don’t know all my fish species. Haha!

[@kellenvadalasoccer]

Where was spot #6

[@McFlyAngler]

I don't give away my spots. I forget honestly and I don't really want to go back to watch the video again anyway. All of these are past videos of mine, so maybe if you watch through you can figure out the spots?

[@kellenvadalasoccer]

@@McFlyAngler thanks

[@robertmrivera]

#7 is ? The place with the bull trout.

[@McFlyAngler]

Oh yeah I’m not giving away the spots. Lol! Not unless I want to get people hating me. Hahahaha

[@SuiGenerisMan]

Why would anyone move from Colorado for Texas? I live here in Texas, I spend all my time here working so that I can travel to Colorado. The scenery, the mountains, the trees, the Skiing, Fishing, climbing, MMA, etc etc etc. I'm utterly dumbfounded and couldn't focus on the video

[@McFlyAngler]

Work…. Colorado is expensive and doesn’t pay too well, texas is less expensive and pays better.

[@maxhart9077]

That's gotta be an oddly colored brookie or tiger trout. There are no bull trout in colorado

[@McFlyAngler]

Ok

[@jonbrown9559]

Oh yes that was a brook trout there are no bull trout in that stream i have been fishing that area for 25 years

[@McFlyAngler]

Alrighty

[@jonbrown9559]

Ok lat comment how can u get dehydrated if your fishing I drink mountain spring water all the time i have only heard of story's of people getting sick and its from pond water

[@McFlyAngler]

I wouldn’t drink the water bro. Even the moving water. There are a few dangerous bacteria that can grow in the rivers. Most people aren’t conditioned to be able to handle that, and will get very sick.

[@notagainthishurts]

I am a local, why can't I know about #9

[@McFlyAngler]

That’s called blowing up a spot, I will not tell spots locations. Tried that once, and I had just about every fly shop, guide and local who knew the spots I mentioned get very very upset. Had a few threats and every time any of them saw me on the water I was being cussed out. Even had one guy throwing rocks at me.

[@davidsanders9300]

Why do you need to say where you are fishing.

[@McFlyAngler]

What?

[@davidsanders9300]

@@McFlyAngler You dont need to vividly describe exactly where you fish. How do you think locals feel about that?

[@McFlyAngler]

I didn’t... lol

[@cooperm.6325]

That’s about 18

[@McFlyAngler]

What is?

[@cooperm.6325]

@@McFlyAngler the trout

[@McFlyAngler]

Which one?

[@cormacmccarthy1559]

Go for Gar.

[@McFlyAngler]

In the summer I will

[@theflytyer2742]

Please tie more small flys

[@McFlyAngler]

Funny, I just tied up a parachute Adams today on video.

[@theflytyer2742]

@@McFlyAngler cool when will the video be out

[@McFlyAngler]

Probably Friday the 1st, but might be the week after...

[@theflytyer2742]

@@McFlyAngler ok what is going to be your next video

[@McFlyAngler]

Fishing...

[@xaviergonfishin]

Bull trout aren't in Colorado at all, it's a brookie

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks yeah, like 15 people on the first video told me it’s a bull. But..... on this video they said no. Haha! Just going off what others were telling me.

[@jalenrobison1756]

No bulltrout in colorado

[@McFlyAngler]

Someone said it a while back, I believed them, but I agree no it’s not a bull.

[@Realtreeg]

That was definitely a bull trout

[@McFlyAngler]

Ya

[@thecastaway7598]

😂😂😂

[@thecastaway7598]

I've already seen a few other people comment this, but you need to keep fish in the water for as long as possible, especially after a long fight. Just in the first few clips it's obvious how long you're keeping them out for your shots, and it's very harsh on an already exhausted fish. This is very poor fish handling and with a video getting 50k views, you should make sure your ill-informed viewers know that this is improper and unethical instead of trying to defend yourself in the comments against those who know better. I'm sure we've all made these mistakes at some point, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be corrected. We have no bull trout in Colorado. Might have been a lake or brook. Hope Texas is treating you well. ✌

[@McFlyAngler]

Alrighty…. Take care bro

[@russelllieser4226]

In Colorado 1 or 2 fish every year is good on a fly.

[@McFlyAngler]

What? Sorry I’m confused... 1-2 fish a year caught in Colorado is good? Dang! I’m lucky than, I caught around 1000+... haha

[@russelllieser4226]

On bait yes. Fly?

[@McFlyAngler]

I don’t bait fish except with my 5yo...

[@72cut87]

It’s so frustrating watching these and not getting the names of the streams. People, please start sharing these locations, we all love fishing and nature, we are only on this earth short time, share this stuff. I’m watching this from Maryland, at best I would get to fish these places one time in my life. Those of us that watch these vids are not the type to destroy places

[@McFlyAngler]

I can’t give away names of streams on the internet man. Part of the fun is finding places yourself right? I did give away some spots before and then they instantly had people come and destroy the spots. Almost got me killed even, had death threats from other fisherman because people that came and killed fish at the spots. Sorry bro, not giving away spots

[@72cut87]

@@McFlyAngler appreciate you responding, I get what your saying, unfortunately many people are ignorant and disrespectful. I’m not one of those people, when I fish I’m the guy who hauls out trash left by others and I release everything. You have a great channel, nice content, I f I had one I would prob say where I was fishing, that’s just me, then again maybe I wouldn’t I don’t know older I get the less I want to be around people anyway. Tell you what of you ever make it to Maryland hit me up I will turn you on to some spots, not the west but there is some nice fishing..

[@davidsanders9300]

stay in texas

[@McFlyAngler]

Uhhh okay

[@Happycamper1998]

Dave, be nice. How’s living in your parents basement working out?

[@jonbrown9559]

Your rally rough with your release u should just eat them Oh quit your crying

[@McFlyAngler]

Wow bro, tell me how you really feel! Lol! Funny how much people have to look for stuff to complain about.

[@AndyWeaver-vt8hq]

Where is spot #7??