TINY creek is full of MONSTER trout - a creek this small should not have this many BIG fish! p18

In part 18 of the 9-week truck bed camping road trip, I'm fly fishing a tiny creek that is full of big native cutthroat trout...some of which rival those found in the biggest rivers out west...which is super impressive considering this creek is tiny. The last fish of the day was a monster for this class of stream...watch closely to see the other freaks in that pool. Be sure to check out the teaser at the end for part 19/day 2 on this stream without a doubt it's the best small stream or creek I've ever fished. This fishery is amazing...lots of big native westslope cutthroat trout in a beautiful small stream, wilderness setting!
I started my 9 week off-the-grid, road trip on July 31, 2022, and spent roughly 3 weeks in WY, ID and MT returning home mid-October. I'll be sharing one video/week until the series is complete. Check out all the videos from this trip in the playlist linked below:
2022 9-week road trip (WY.ID.MT) playlist:
• The Browns in this Wyo...
#fishing #camping #flyfishing

[@the45er]

That is as close to paradise as a fisherman can get. Reminds me of Wyoming in the early 1980’s when I could catch loads of 13-19 inch browns and rainbows in streams even smaller than that one. So blessed to have had that opportunity.

[@wilson2455]

the water is so clear !!

[@mariollanes5858]

When you fish you point wherever you want fisherman. Unless he wants to pay for your gas to get there. 😂

[@peterosko5040]

Thank you for showing the public how to properly release fish. We need more sports anglers like you! Capt. Pete

[@snoekhoek]

Fishing and walking around in a Bob Ross painting. Nice!

[@wazzeradk9398]

When I starting watching, I thought it looked like being in a painting too!

[@fishdude666ify]

Check out NDYakAngler; he IS Bob Ross in a kayak. (Sounding, not looking)

[@vbros7]

What an absolutely idyllic setting. I'm so jealous...

[@paulkoehler7061]

Been "lurking" for some time while following your fly-fishing adventure across the inter-mountain west. Yes, there are these little gems to be found and once you find them they are typically a closely guarded secret. As a fellow fly-fisher and resident of MT, I appreciate your effort to keep these gems from becoming overrun and destroyed from receiving too much fishing pressure. Also, your efforts to keep from over stressing the fish after catching them is noteworthy as are your efforts to release them back into the stream. You have gained another subscriber.

[@LooknFishy]

Truly appreciated!

[@jeffs7773]

What streams do you fish in Montana sir?

[@paulkoehler7061]

@@jeffs7773 A lot of no-tellum streams, both big and small...

[@jeffs7773]

Yup I was jk with the stream name comment btw

[@filippo82f]

You are lucky man !, the quality of these fishing hidden spots in the wildest mountains is the dream. God bless their conservation.

[@joeblow597]

So many big trout in so little water, fishing heaven, watching you in awe and will be dreaming of finding a stream like this, thanks for the video.

[@deanhuffman48]

Love trout small and big just a great time !!

[@David_Griggs]

Here I am "trapped" in northern Minnesota winter......and your post has relaxed me and dropped my blood pressure to the point of making my cardiologist smile.....the places you find are always so peaceful.....some day I'll be a wanderer as well....thanks for sharing.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha thats awesome!

[@bingbongbang8895]

Weird! I came to make the same comment. Went from 155/99 to 145/90. My doctor is happy and has prescribed fishing, I just can't get my insurance company to pay for a trip!

[@andrewvoorhees4062]

Haha... you are not alone BUT I'm in the Cities and the 2024 season is coming fast ;) I did a few out West pack ins when I was younger and will never forget them. Will be taking my son on one either this summer or next.

[@bingbongbang8895]

@@andrewvoorhees4062. . .Don't put it off, friend! These are the only type of memories that make a person happy.

[@eglz2020]

Make that one day now , go out and take that fishing adventure

[@samsmith4216]

The best trout fishing video I've ever seen. You're good! Beautiful location... No people.. no guides... No hint of civilization!

[@DavidPrice-qu2yc]

I’ve been fly fishing for 40 years and that’s one of the most beautiful spots I’ve seen. The visibility in that water and those fish. Full package. Looks a lot like some of the spots I’ve fished in my backyard in BC. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@gregohare2406]

That looked like real grizzly country. Been to Wyoming and Yellowstone 5 times in the mid to latter 1980s and tried never to fish alone in the backcountry. And rule #1, make a lot of noise. But the fishing opportunities out there are just fantastic. Dries like pale morning dun, royal coachman and Dave’s hopper worked really well. Back then the crowds disappeared just before Labor Day. So I tried to plan my trips just after the holiday. Funny how cold it could get within a couple of weeks of the crowds leaving. A lot of fond memories. Totally magical place with very agreeable trout.

[@kelliott7864]

Same. I got lucky with grizzlies but it was always in the back of my mind. The things we'll do for native trout.

[@GeorgeMcConnell-nq3vd]

The late Ed Zern, long ago writer for field & stream magazine, discouraged people from learning to fly fish. His reason was, we can biuld more bowling alleys and golf courses but we can't make more trout streams.

[@bobtrevorah2305]

Beautiful trout in beautiful country! Best of both worlds! Thanks for your time and effort.

[@gregoryk.tanaka4285]

Incredible! Thank you for showing us so many truly big trout-and where you caught them in the stream. Super!

[@danieljohnson8437]

Thank you for taking me along. Excellent REBEL Crawdad

[@nellyhaines]

Great video! Beautiful stream, beautiful fish!

[@dankochanek8056]

Just amazing Drew!! Thank you for sharing your adventures1!

[@LooknFishy]

Happy to share my online adventure journal...fun for me to look back on them to!

[@markkosa1]

I live in MT and have found several streams like this, also some very small lakes teaming with fish. It is great to see others enjoy the outdoors this way and soon the snow will be gone and I will be back out there!

[@jimmymani]

Heaven... that was the first word that came to mind looking at that area and water. Just stunning. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@LooknFishy]

Had that same thought. Gonna be back to this one someday!

[@themingler441]

I'm not much into fishing, but what a beautiful area. Would love to just enjoy the scenery and water on a summer day

[@grahamelder4197]

Very cool. You find the most beautiful places!

[@roytsusui1761]

I've done this in the eastern sierras, it doesn't happen often, but when it does , it's a dream come true! Great job and video is excellent.👍😎🙏

[@thibod07]

Beautiful scenery!

[@davionoshalcon]

That was great ! Nice n quiet and netting.

[@stevendcunha1]

What a beautiful place. Love those pine covered mountains.

[@jeffreylea2319]

Those last 2 fish at about 8:16 and 11:56 would make any fisherman's day!! Beautiful, and REALLY good sized for a stream like that! WOW!

[@LooknFishy]

And that was just a few hours lol!

[@philliplawson2932]

Great video Drew you're living the dream buddy thanks for bringing us along!

[@LooknFishy]

U bet!

[@jkgkjgkijk]

Drag set great and love to see it used properly. Been fly Tying and fishing all my life. I met Fran betters and lefty before they passed on to the chalk stream in the sky. Great great sport.

[@fransfermont6193]

Beautiful trout and beautiful nature all around you. What more to wish for. You must be a happy man. Great video. 👍👍👍👍

[@timtaylor8406]

Great fish(ing) - what a beautiful creek

[@xpump876]

I'm from upstate NY and used to camp with my Dad in Canada and the Adirondacks in the late 60's early 70's. The Adirondacks had truly awesome Native Trout fishing. Beautiful fish. One year when we returned, there were no Trout anymore. They were all wiped up from "Acid Rain" from NYC. (sulfur dioxide, or nitrogen dioxide emissions) I will never forget how horrible that was.

[@randaltotten9358]

I remember in the early 1970s all the trees on sides of mountains were killed off by the acid rain in the Smokies

[@stephenortiz1481]

Acid rain is from the manufacturing midwest, not NYC. But I appreciate your point for sure.

[@xpump876]

@@stephenortiz1481 Thx for the clarification. I had NYC burned in my brain when I tearfully ask my Dad why all the fish were gone, and his response was .."Acid Rain" from NYC..".. I did see some posts that there is an effort to repopulate some of the native trout in / around the Adirondacks which I was glad to hear.

[@EducatedSkeptic]

Awesome stream! I've had similar experience in the Sierra Nevada, the Rockies, and in Alaska ....... IF you're willing to walk a half-hour or more for access to a decent, clean stream, you can catch one heckuva mess of great fish! Too many people just want to stay close to the beer cooler.

[@chr970]

This brings back memories. Grew up in Cape Breton (NS) and my father and I fished many streams that looked just like this especially up in the highlands. He was a magician with the fly rod, I never had quite that skill but still good enough. Most likely all fly fishers watching this, but if you’re not one, you should give it a try. A fly rod and a stream like this is a fun and beautiful as it looks. Thanks for the upload buddy, cheers from Canada.

[@stevensapyak7971]

3.15.24. Rode motorcycles from Michigan to Cape Breton Nova Scotia, in August 1988. The highlands were such a nice ride on a motorcycle, had a lobster burger 🍔 at a little place in Neal’s Harbor!

[@chr970]

@@stevensapyak7971 hey awesome Steve! Yup Neil’s Harbour you likely ate at the “Chowder House”. I ate there myself in August 2022 ( little wear and tear since 88). Grew up on the Cabot Trail and I always thought it was neat seeing motorcycles back in the early 70s winding around the turns. You were lucky, that’s a nice trip, I hope you get back some day.🇨🇦🏍

[@eclesiarch]

Hello, I put the class in the first seconds, beautiful nature, wonderful fishing. The video is very positive!!!

[@michaelzobrist8846]

Drew I’ve watched probably all your videos. After my last comment regarding your go to rigs I’m really happy with the video showing your favorite set up. Thanks so much. The detail on the foam hoppers and the size of your nymph plus weight was something I didn’t know. Never would have thought the hoppers would be able to handle that much weight. Thanks again as always be well take care. PS if you’re ever coming East to maybe fish the upper Delaware I’d love to know when. It would be great to meet you

[@peterd.1165]

You are a very lucky man Drew - Beautiful

[@KaukTim]

Looks like a little piece of heaven to my eyes...thanks for sharing these great videos!

[@LooknFishy]

U bet!

[@Fishin-Ipps]

“That was unexpected” 😂. For sure. What a beautiful place. If I can’t be there myself, I thank you for showing it to us.

[@LooknFishy]

It was nuts...went from a bunch of 8 inch fish to tanks!

[@jeffreed9]

I will be in MT in July. Hopefully I can find a gem of a stream. I love your videos. Great content.

[@devinfreeman2303]

That is a perfect creek! What dreams are made of

[@mgardner63]

Definitely 4-weight! You gotta be kidding me! That entire location was custom-wrapped! LOVE it!

[@LooknFishy]

Such an amazing stream!

[@heppisaxm8316]

Thank for posting. Nice vidio,super fly fishing and big trout,splendid mister!

[@LooknFishy]

Many thanks!

[@craigleith100]

Great vid Bro beautiful little creek & some of the biggest cutthroats I’ve ever seen 👌🏼 we don’t have any over here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I can’t wait until trout season starts so I can catch my 1st trout on the fly Ive trout fished for nearly 40 years but always bait fishing until 4/5 years ago I got into spinning with Mepps & Rapala lures I did catch 2 tiny wild browns years ago mature 25/30 years on a hobo fly rod I managed to set up 😂 but last year I bought a proper fly rod & reel I got proper waders with good boots as my old all in one neoprene chest waders with wellies attached got a hole in them but they served me well for 5 years but as I’m older and less fitter wearing those with a fishing waist pack (basically a pimped out fanny pack 😂) & a rucksack it was hard going on a full days fishing my new waders are so light & the boots are so much more comfy than those wellies & for Christmas I got a fly fishing vest that has a backpack attached so should make for lighter work & I’ll be able to get around better & longer 😁 excuse the rant but this vid got me excited for the coming season 😉 Take it easy and Tight lines ✌🏼💙🎣👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@turbo2275]

Epic! Great blue line find

[@harold6084]

quite a stream, I am sure it made your day, watching you catch and show them made mine.

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely did!

[@FlyFishDan]

That duck - Lol. That’s what it’s all about - gorgeous healthy Cutts in a crystal clear stream

[@LooknFishy]

Crazy things followed me the entire trip...Wyoming to Montana!

[@emilianoguillen2666]

Livin the dream! gorgeous place!

[@dalebechtel8904]

The video quality is unbelievable. Feels like I’m right there with you

[@johnhanshe7921]

Drew love your video’s. Your living my dream 👍

[@user-fd1kw3bz1e]

I just recently pick up fly fishing and it's so much more satisfying and exciting for me I hardly or even rarely use a pole anymore

[@brianfleury5935]

Stunning stream

[@BrianB1963]

Beautiful Area! Beautiful stream, beautiful trees, beautiful trout, I hate the sound of your fishing reel!😅 Thank you for sharing the video! 😊

[@martymoose1719]

I guess it’s a great day any day to catch nice fish in a beautiful place with peace and solitude. Thanks again for the great video. If you happen to get to the TU conference in Asheville this spring I’d like to meet. Till I can get out west I’ll play in NC. Thanks again Marty

[@LooknFishy]

Had such a good day on this stream. Definitely one of my favorites! No plans but holler if you ever see me!

[@Etch406]

Love seeing someone get excited about fly fishing out here. It’s more exciting for me to see someone experience how great it is than doing it myself. Also 5 weight will work just fine really no matter where you’re at here in MT, ID.

[@flyingtoaster1427]

love that road

[@gary9432]

Beautiful part of the country & beautiful fish too ! .Thanks & subbed 😉

[@JK-br1mu]

This is the best kind of fishing. Finding a remote stream with big fish, that you can see in the water.

[@andreiiancu5144]

Amazing stream and nice fishing! You have some beautiful places there! And there are so many fish in the water, it shows how much your country respects the nature. In Romania we rarely see so many trouts in one spot. Again, amazing! And thank your for sharing all this superb videos with us!

[@LooknFishy]

We're definitely fortunate!

[@RalphCraven-im1tp]

You have got to be kidding. Fantastic.

[@KennethKempka-xg1jk]

Really nice ones

[@jaybee1597]

Beautiful country!

[@ericintampa9352]

great escape for the mind drew. stellar casting and fantastic fish, appreciate it.

[@LooknFishy]

I was a good time!

[@HellgraMike]

Hey drew good to see you again. Steelhead are just starting up here in northern Michigan. Head on up sometime.

[@richardcasey4439]

Gorgeous creek

[@user-yn8wt1db4h]

Real pretty fish!😊👍

[@michaelbrown1690]

Wow looks amazing!! Can’t wait to see your next day adventures. I’m so jealous

[@LooknFishy]

22 more parts in this series !

[@user-gr7dz8vg1d]

Done this type of fishing in Michigan. I’m jealous! Very cool

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

Wow..that 3rd one i believe was beautiful. Then that last one just fought like a beast. What a stream! Tightlines

[@LooknFishy]

It was crazy good!

[@Rangeley]

Good fish @ 6:50. Beautiful scenery.

[@thetigerstripes]

Good road + well-defined path. Something tells me this stream gets fished a lot.

[@fraserdymond9981]

Living the dream there buddy .

[@billschlafer]

Wow. What amazing scenery. Looks like the backdrop to a beer commercial or something. ;-) Terrific stream and big fat Cutties. That's the kind of place I would love to fish someday. Thanks for the great video Drew. I'm still dumbfounded that you only have 32K subscribers. Your content is much better that others with more subs. Come on people, hit that Subscribe button!!!

[@LooknFishy]

Found a special one for sure!

[@canislupis3129]

It looks like you are in heaven!! My aunt and uncle had a their house in the beautiful area close to the Rockies in Alberta. A stream that looks as nice as the one here cut right across their back yard. If we crept quietly to it we could see trout in it. Very cold year round.

[@markhayes4730]

Really enjoy the simplicity and beauty of your videos. Would appreciate info provided on type of fly and rigging though.

[@rorycoukos6250]

Thanks Drew, those were some tanks!

[@Bluebellwoods75]

Catch & released!! Respect!!

[@clydeshope6942]

Another awesome video well done some really nice fish

[@williampacey9194]

Great looking fish.

[@LooknFishy]

Absolutely!

[@trevorclarey3336]

good job .

[@mikekolbeck7575]

Holly cow! That last one

[@jkgkjgkijk]

Man, looks like Lefty Kreh's patch of heaven--stay strapped 👍

[@lynnmorley9094]

Wow beautiful

[@13jonnyray]

Watching you wrangle that big cuttie was awesome. I loved how there was total silence. Thanks for sharing!

[@droid9959]

Beautiful

[@mikehilton857]

Wow what a gem

[@mikekolbeck7575]

Wow! Never seen your vids before, lotta effort for big payday. Loved it.❤

[@mancinglunjar1824]

I really like your vlog, bro, beautiful video, good catch, very beautiful nature, always success 👍

[@LuxuryGirl1-]

love this

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

That duck was so out of place... Lol. Great video

[@kenstockton7793]

Very nice, Awsome views!!!

[@Luxury.Girl-]

so nice!

[@jerrysigua1913]

love the sound of the screaming reel at the 6:50 mark...very nice

[@LooknFishy]

Me too!

[@ASMRMARY-]

Impressive 😊

[@laggismaximus]

Living the dream Drew!

[@LooknFishy]

Trying hard to!

[@hofmannsluresinc]

Looks like a good day!!!

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely was!

[@renegadeflyfishing]

Great video!

[@richard3793]

Great video.

[@judeduruisseau8486]

magnifique rivière et paysage 👍

[@yoddoggg]

Beautiful waters, holy crap 😳

[@gtoutdoorexcursions2938]

Wow! That's gotta be up there for the best quality per flow Ive seen from ya this year, I remember the one last year where you were tossing between the two huge logs (I believe in Idaho as well) pulling out quality west slopes as well. Any one of these fish would make for a good day in my book! Can't wait for summer!

[@LooknFishy]

Yep, that stream was crazy good too...but I think this one was better. Day 2 was outstanding!