IN SEARCH OF AMERICA'S FIRST TROUT || For Wild's Sake: The Rare Trout Chronicles | Episode 5

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Join us for episode 5 of For Wild's Sake: The Rare Trout Chronicles, season 1! A series which explores human beings relationship to the natural world, in hopes of gaining a better understanding of how and why we assign value to wild things and places. In a quest to illustrate rare and threatened species of wild native trout in watercolor, artist Chase Bartee and wife Aimee set off on a multi year, cross country adventure of discovery.
After several months of desert rambling, and unexpected lockdowns, we're finally turned loose and back in search of rare trout specimens to illustrate. Our quest leads us to the White Mountains of eastern Arizona in search of Apache Trout (Oncorhynchus apache) but the winds of fate have other plans. With early season temperatures skyrocketing, the streams in Apache Sitgreaves National Forest were swollen with runoff, forcing us to abandon ship and kill some time in New Mexico while we waited out the torrents. Luckily, with improved conditions we were able to seek another rare trout, The Rio Grande Cutthroat (Oncorhynchus clarkii virginalis) which holds the title as the first salmonid described in the New World by European explorers. But with a history that long predates the Conquistadores, and a rocky and unstable present, the future of this unique trout is anything buy certain and we quickly discover that they may be harder to find than we originally thought.
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0:00 Recap
0:33 Intro
1:30 East Bound
4:20 Conservation Conundrum
9:40 Into The White Mountains
14:30 Shifting Gears
19:40 Farther Upstream
26:05 Credits

[@burkeylynnadventures]

You keep repeating - excellence. From serious history to joyous fishing ... the story, videography, photography, editing and production - and the music! So, so good! Cliffhanger too - I feel like the next episode gonna see some Apache Trout action. I'm smiling big while pondering how to help our great trout waters ... I'm glad you offered your Patreon option to help support your incredible work. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@flyfishinglondoner]

I'd say that Tight Loops are in a league of their own in fly fishing when it comes to the standard of visuals, story telling and editing.

[@123marius123]

Wonderful. Simply wonderful 😍

[@georgiannal]

Now THIS is a film worth making and watching. The care and pacing and wealth of historic information - the parallel slow activities of traveling, hiking, researching, scouting and then rendering an image of the fish is so rewarding. Thank you for this!

[@shaneallen7742]

Worth the wait. thank you!

[@Pekkelsson]

This series is so awesome! Great storytelling with amazing visuals. Take care Chase and Aimee!

[@CollegiateAlchy]

Always an amazing watch

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Awesome 👌 I grew up trout fishing the Whites and New Mexico. Never gets old Great video Worth waiting 2 years

[@jimmynoname4089]

Thank you for all you do and teach us. The work you put in to these videos is amazing.

[@vincentchristiano8547]

Your videos are great 👍. Can’t deny. Thank you

[@titanialee4991]

that's my area, near the Navajo and white mountain apache reservations! I caught a baby Apache trout there! my favorite episode so far, because its close to home for me!

[@SamWags]

SO GLAD I FOUND YOU GUYS. LOVE THE CONTENT!!

[@oesdscied]

It was worth the wait!

[@CalledCollectiveMedia]

My Favorite Cutt! This has been long awaited!

[@TightLoops]

Yesssiiirrr!

[@Thymallus1965]

Thank you for a thoughtful and beautiful film. Cheers Torben, Denmark

[@criagfurness8305]

you are so dam gooooood - Period !

[@leithbeadman1311]

You guys should seriously look into the Aurora Trout, only residing in 12 lakes in Northeastern Ontario, Canada, very rare and very difficult to catch !

[@garysanders8887]

from your 1st video, you guys just keep nailing it

[@codyscott4301]

Another amazing film. Thanks for filling the void after the Mak and Owen's series ended last week.

[@TightLoops]

Ha! No doubt. Big void to fill for sure. We’re with them right now!

[@jonathantarbox7487]

So worth the wait, as always. I think I enjoy your audio editing as much as the visual. You guys make beautiful films. Thanks.

[@Cameronsvintage]

Fantastic as always!

[@jeremiahgroves3708]

First time I ever heard of Apache Trail, pretty amazing beautiful fish

[@brianemilyburkholder4235]

Amazing film once again. Your flicks are literally the best. 🙏

[@TheBankersSafe]

Always a good day when Tight Loops posts

[@roneykaithpalmaria]

Ahhhh this was so worth the wait. Glad you’re feeling better Chase. Can’t wait for the rest (although clearly I will). Cute lil cutties.

[@travishatfield331]

as an Arizona native i understand why we threw caution to the wind and just started adding in Brown Trout all over the place. Despite all the water in the mountains it's still not super fishy country. People were just excited about fishing and wanted to see more of them in their fisheries. It's a bkessing and a curse how dang resiliant Brown Trout are. I'm stoked we learned from some of our mistakes before it was too late and are trying to bring the native species back.

[@woud99]

Great video as usual. Good to see you guys back!

[@adventuretimefishinghunting]

It's been forever but man! I still can't enough of your guys work! You guys truly give production level to aim for! Amazing as always!

[@cutthroat399]

Your guys' work is pure genius! I love the cinematography, narration and most importantly, mission! Your work is better than anything by corporate documentary makers. I will be subscribing on patreon.

[@mattokeefe691]

I can’t hardly fathom how excellent these productions are. Thanks so very much

[@halfmoonflyfishing]

Another wonderfully crafted episode. Thank you for shedding some light on these wonderful (and endangered) trout.

[@714spoon]

Wow amazing footage and amazing trout I'm I love! Keep up the great work!

[@richardsousa2625]

Man this series just has personality out the ass. Ppl always give me looks when I tell them I don’t have Netflix or Hulu and I think “ya cause this shit ☝🏼 is way better”

[@jacksweenytv1583]

Wow… just wow

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Incredible work as always! Love what you guys do! You inspire me to become a better filmmaker and adventurer.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Wow! Such beautiful filming/editing and storytelling. Most importantly is the undercurrent of conservation in your series, truly inspiring work! Makes one want to get out and see these truly special native species and help do everything we can to spread the word and help protect them! Thank you !

[@SufferingOutdoors]

I love how you still use music from the KZbin audio library. You are proving a point to the snobby film making community!

[@TightLoops]

Ha! I wish I could say it was to prove a point, but in reality is just because we’re poor. But seriously, I’d you take the time to really search through the audio library there’s some really good stuff in there!

[@Mafteer]

IN-CRE-DI-BLE

[@jeffvaughnmedia]

Great storytelling, and editing. I learned a lot. I did a story in West Texas back in 1997 and went searching for the Pecos near Ft. Stockton. It was a trickle then; I walked over it without having to take a bigger step.

[@Spiritvessels]

Finally! So happy to see you and Amy back on the tube. Well worth the wait, but let's not make it a habit eh? All the best to you both.

[@133abutler]

Sooo good! Thanks so much for this! For Wilds Sake new eps always make me happy!

[@sycamoreandsalt]

We love the amount of effort you put into each cut! Keep up the hard work, it really shows!

[@CalledCollectiveMedia]

Awesome work y’all! Incredible country! A very special fish that is under appreciated forsure.

[@8234catch]

Wow! Love this!

[@leemowers9395]

Great series. Thanks for your dedication.

[@charlielarsen7192]

You guys are the best. Thanks so much for making these!

[@samenneking7930]

Keep up the great work!

[@jmo0311]

I was able to catch a few beautiful Rio grande cut throats in the Rio Costilla creek in northern New Mexico. Beautiful country there.

[@NickAndCaroline]

Bravo! 👍👍👍

[@jeffreybales7391]

Loved the history along with the excellent narration!

[@Elijah_Castillo]

I would definitely purchase some of your art work there beautiful!

[@leafseaburg198]

Beautiful fish. Great stuff

[@kevinlandgren6602]

Absolutely gorgeous work. Thanks for making these.

[@TightLoops]

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[@graemewilson8423]

Awesome as usual, keep up the great work 👍

[@leevanroestel6655]

The quality of your content is amazing! Love it!

[@cephasmcpher67peteroutdoorspip]

Another great video! Thanks guys for all your hard work and dedication to saving one of our most underappreciated natural beauties the Cutthroat.

[@beersboy_82]

Will the Bull trout be the finale? Don't tell me, just so excited for these episodes. All of my friends are enjoying these when I share them. I can't wait to see the illustration of the Bull either. Great stuff!!!

[@donotcall1215]

amazing video! yall are kicking butt

[@scottgordon9504]

Beautiful artwork !

[@TEAMCATCHIN]

Amazed at the scenery, some magical places right there. Another phenomenal edit guys love it.

[@jasonstefanuk3579]

Fantastic video. You two are truly great.

[@josephgagliardo2267]

incredible work

[@davidfreudenberger9390]

Nicely scripted and beautifully shot

[@kevintipper9267]

Totally awesome guy's 👏 I just wish they were a hour long ... Looking forward to the next one

[@719angler]

Dropped a like just for those opening shots. Insane work man good job 🙌🏼💯

[@neilcrescenti7520]

Another great video. Love all your creative work. Beautiful 🤘

[@kevinrussell1738]

Just wonderful! Keep it up!

[@El_Scorcho_]

First time seeing one of your videos. Im 40 seconds in and I already know this is about to be great 🔥.

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub ! 👍👍 can’t wait to see more Liked

[@robertmabry6998]

That creek you fished in NM is loaded with wild rio grande's even in the lower sections. Such a fun place to fish.

[@justinmartinez9692]

What creek is this?

[@robertmabry4172]

@@justinmartinez9692 cabresto creek.

[@justinmartinez9692]

@@robertmabry4172 is that above or below the lake? I’ve been to Cabresto lake and I’ve caught a few cutthroats. I’ve also fished the creek above the lake but not very far in.

[@robertmabry4172]

@@justinmartinez9692 it's in the creek upstream from cabresto lake.

[@NorthernRetreat]

Well worth the wait! Beautifully filmed and edited. Can't wait for the next episode! Thank you.👍

[@JeffWinter1]

Amazing as always and well worth the wait. Waiting with anticipation for the next one. Thank you for this series it is appreciated!

[@davidurueta658]

This is excellent

[@keng9064]

Your stuff is always amazing. Glad your back healthy. Missed seeing your amazing videos

[@willamandabigail6340]

Ive always loved and appreciated original filming perspectives.. I am newish to youtube land as well as adventure/ fishing content. Fishing has been my passion for as long as I can remember and it has been a true blessing to come across you and your wifes work. Hands down the best out there. You guys are completely well rounded. It is a privilege being able to see your work. So much so ive introduced my 13 yr old boy to you guys and hes hooked as bad as me haha. Thanks for everything !!!!

[@TightLoops]

Aw what an awesome story! So glad we can help inspire you guys! The support helps inspire us too! Hope you enjoy the episode!

[@willamandabigail6340]

@@TightLoops SO FREAKING PUMPED!!!!!

[@logannewman4532]

The production on all of these is so great. I love the style. I don't know why this doesn't have a larger audience.

[@TheMasterCaster]

Too damn good at making videos!

[@flypescaamigo7795]

Yessah

[@codymckeever5334]

Such a good job!

[@garretthurst7786]

Legends

[@timsonjohnson3677]

Thank you for educating AZ:) I'm an Arizonian and happened to spot your Van in Taylor around then haha. Loving your videos! Keep up the good work, and I wish you safe travels. Tight lines🔥🔥

[@JacobSimpson]

I swear I will never understand how these are so well filmed and put together

[@tbaylo4034]

Looks like you guys need to learn tenkara. 👍🏼

[@crfjohn79]

Just found you guys and I’am glad I did awesome video and a very talented artist as well you guys make great content!!

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub 👍👍 liked

[@kitpalmer6202]

Another awesome educational film! I am sorry you weren’t able to catch an Apache Trout. I’m actually from the reservation. Know the area well that you fished and in the future if you want to film again, I would be willing to point y’all to some local spots. Safe travels thank you for the videos and Tight Lines! 🤙🏼

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Kit! We actually caught a ton when we return in the next episode! Tune in this Sunday to see it ;) but we’ll still take you up on that offer next time we’re in town

[@nickkinney4942]

America's first trout

[@TheHillcityhobo]

🤘🏻 can't wait

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

It was very interesting that the largest threat to most of these species was staring us right in the face during the video. Those dense forests are an artifact of the lack of the natural fire regime or ecological thinning that both maintains a healthier forest as well as healthy streams and aquifers. The current overstocked forest condition increases water use via evapotranspiration from the trees as well as preventing deeper snow drifts that melt more slowly and put more water into the surface aquifer that maintains health streams through summer. As described in the video, we see a more flashy short run off period that wastes potentially stored water. Much of this issue has been caused by meddling in the science instead of allowing the sciences of forest , fire, and watershed ecology to dictate. In the end, we get what we vote for. On the plus side, a watershed can return to health in just a year or two after thinning. Streams that were intermittent can become perennial almost "over night". It is an amazing phenomenon to witness.

[@decolonizedmeateater]

999th thumbs up babyyy

[@mattsweet7918]

Great video as always. Beautiful fish in awesome country. Thanks so much for sharing. What brand/type of backpack is Aimee carrying? Thanks

[@MrPoopMonger]

Amazing content as always. You’re a natural and gifted storyteller with such a deep connection to nature. I do have a question - what day pack is Aimee using on your hikes?

[@rickygiffin22]

The youtuber TenkaraAddict fishes this region a lot, you might try to contact him and compile reports?

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

Not sure the video mentioned it, but cutthroat trout have been around for more than three-million years in the interior west. Apache trout are descendants of the Mexican gold trout which is a younger species.

[@c-nigh8091]

Gorgeous.. Thank you so much for these images !!! Technical question : what kind of rod did you use to fish these tiny creeks ? Short rods, 4 size line and short head leader i guess ?

[@kadenleeper4795]

Top notch vid! Do you mind if I ask which camera you mainly use?

[@TightLoops]

Thanks! We shot this video back in 2020 and the primary camera was an a7iii, we now shoot with an a7siii We also have a larger cinecam called an FS700 that is used for a lot of the slo motion stuff you see

[@finfollowe]

Are you going to share your recipes and more on your van set up?

[@trevorpark7108]

Yo what song is that in the intro! I love it

[@stevenbedard5712]

Thank you for your beautiful film Aimee and Chase. As a fly fisherman and the editor of a magazine that publishes a lot of video, I couldn't have appreciated it much more. I hope I can return the favor by sharing one of our recent stories that think you might appreciate. Please check out "The Tale of the Trojan Trout" in bioGraphic when you have a chance.