TROUT FISHING & Backpacking ALONE in REMOTE Mountains!!! (I used Bear Spray...)

I'm out Trout fishing, alone in the mountains with only fly fishing gear. This solo backpacking & fishing video taught me a lot about fly fishing for Trout and took me on a crazy camping adventure! This is part one of two videos!
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[@davidastrom8373]

Man thank you for your content! In the hospital with our newborn daughter with a heart conditon and your videos really get me trough this horrible time. Love all the way from sweden!

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Wow, that really means a lot to hear. Sending you and your family lots of love and warm thoughts to Sweden from Seattle 🙏 I'll keep the adventures coming for you.

[@danielrosas4171]

Prayers friend! I was born with a heart condition aswell, aortic stenosis, I wish you and your family nothing but the best from San Diego !

[@davidastrom8373]

@@danielrosas4171 Thank you Daniel! Hope you’re doing well and living a good life! Unfortunately my baby girl lost her battle about a month ago. Leifs videos are so important to me and bring me a break in this hell Im currently in. Wishing you all well, take care my friend!

[@danielrosas4171]

@@davidastrom8373 prayers go to you and your little angel my brother I’m sorry for your loss🙏🏼 god bless you and your family

[@davidastrom8373]

@@danielrosas4171 Thank you so much brother. God bless you and your family too!

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zFoJutf6-fd80 🏔🏕🎣 Also, POLL: Lakes or Rivers?

[@ginastinson9378]

Rivers

[@Jose_7586]

Lakes, big ones

[@ericcodebot4762]

lakes

[@zanderboy3678]

Lakes

[@jaroslawgarbus5676]

Fly fishing and live grasshopper you won't be able to catch bug's on time trust me!!! If you don't need this many fish you can release!!!

[@realkabboomateri1463]

this man was born a living legend, i love this guy and his vids so much.

[@3ghostman332]

Agreed

[@INTHEOUT]

He’s def a great guy but his artistic talent to put together such a scenic exciting time is pretty talented!!

[@NWFishingSecrets]

haha I was born a farm kid in the Black Forest 😆 Thanks for enjoying!!!

[@cezartorescu]

@@NWFishingSecrets Black Forest the place where the Danube starts and ends in the Black Sea with a great Delta ! Best regards from Romania ;)

[@robertblair5233]

Leif, absolutely GREAT content once again! Some advice for water crossings that I picked up and use for back county hunting: Get yourself a pair of Crocs or "Aqua-socks." They weigh next to nothing and can be clipped to the outside of your pack to dry. Much better for keeping those rocks from pressing into your feet and really reduces the chance of loosing you footing and falling in. Fall into that water with your pack and your whole camp is soaked (unless your running a dry bag in your pack). As life long resident of western WA I love the alpine lakes and small rivers you fish. My absolute favorite fish to eat are the cold water "pan-fryer" sized rainbows. Keep up the amazing work

[@Remu-]

Couple tips for fly fishing: Always keep the line between the fingers that are holding the rod (only exception is casting). Put effort into making it a habit. That way you get a proper hook set and don't end up with a ton of slack like at 6:13. Also even when you're fishing with a strike indicator it's not like normal bobber fishing. You need to set the hook immediately when you see the bobber stop or move irregularly. The trout won't munch on it like they do with worms they'll spit it out in a matter of a second when they realize it's not a real insect. I hope these tips help! Great video as always!

[@loganrutherford2426]

Indicator a fish can hit it and you won't see

[@loganrutherford2426]

In addition when you are dead drifting always cast upstream once your fly is below your indicator a fish can hit and you won't see it

[@Remu-]

@@loganrutherford2426 That's true but if you keep your line just tight enough that it won't affect the drift you can still feel the take from downstream. But yeah upstream fishing is mostly the way to go with indicators.

[@bri99912]

Tip #1 fly rod not fly pole lmao

[@briankelly6113]

Good tip.

[@Brandon-Pokerbro]

Just wanted to say how much your videos have really helped my mood the last few weeks. I got hurt at work and have been bed ridden. Your content is so refreshing and genuine. Keep up the awesome work!

[@NWFishingSecrets]

I'm glad they help man! To a quick recovery 🙏 🎣

[@vernbolstad3956]

Love it! Reminds me of fly fishing with my grandpa on the Thompson river fingers in Montana when I was a kid. Thanks for taking all the time and energy for filming so we can all see your journey!

[@myfrenchbulldogandme]

Didn’t even watch this yet and already happy. You’re on point bro… genuine and upbeat.. world needs more of this!

[@markleal6694]

As a content creator I believe your channel is the best as far as edits go. You find the BEST positions to place your cameras. You make me feel soooooo important. Thank you for showing the world that there still are people that treat the Earth with the utmost respect and the fish as well. Because if that I have noticed I have tried treating the fish better. Sorry this is a ramble. Again Tight Lines and keep the videos coming. 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@INTHEOUT]

Excited to see you back in the mountains! I didn’t even know that KZbin content was a thing a year ago. You’ve been Incredibly Inspiring to an old guy that started his own channel because of creators like you. Appreciate you and this channel man! Cheers

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Love hearing it! Fish on baby!!

[@Lukem07349]

Dang Called him old he's in his prime age rn Lol. keep up the great work man

[@INTHEOUT]

@@Lukem07349 was referring to myself as old lol He’s still a young buck!

[@capturedmoments5024]

I love his adventures but the effort he puts in the cameras an recording is really special the hard work is noticed it's like I'm there to or at least I want to be there thank you for the hard work it's been a pleasure

[@mountainspoongirl3132]

Yea, it's, Leif! I'm always so excited to see you have posted a video. Crystal clear waters, great angles, great drone shots! You are amazing thank you for sharing your adventures 😊 ❤ 💕

[@AjMoore-fg4wb]

I really appreciate the EFFORT you put in to create such fun and informative content! Going back and forth with that camera and having to do the same barefoot, cold river crossing twice at least is noticed my guy!!

[@FatherFirst]

I absolutely love your channel man. So excited when you drop a vid. Takes me back home every time. I miss the wilderness in Washington State.

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Haha glad to have you along on the adventures man

[@sethfighteryt7265]

Leif, you are a legend, and your content is downright awesome! all the time when thinking about fishing and the outdoors, I watch your videos, and it just gets better every time you upload. words just cannot explain how much we all enjoy being along for the ride, and seeing the places you go. keep at it man!

[@28onetake]

This is what I needed right now 🥺 Thank you so much man! These videos mean more than you or even me realize, you have such an impact on this world, and your energy is my favorite part. I feel like I’m really out there with you man because you actually talk to the camera and treat your audience as if we were truly along for the adventure. You are amazing and keep doing you bro!🙏✊🏻

[@kold444]

Absolutely love the fly fishing content, keep up the great work

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

[@1Batt]

Looked like a “Cutbow” maybe try a Lt. Caddis or foam bodied hopper for your dry fly and a LaFontaine cased caddis, bead head rubber legged hares ear for your dropper. I’m sure there’s a lot of options but that’s what I’ve had good success over the years using here in the state.. yet another sweet video dude!✌️

[@aiwithbri]

Don't forget the San Juan worm on the bottom

[@1Batt]

@@aiwithbri true true! Another one of the all time greats!

[@galvidmar1247]

I don't think. I think it was some kind of cutthroat gold trout hybrid

[@1Batt]

@@galvidmar1247 That’s what makes this fun right!? Leif asking the questions and we converse! BTW Leif, shout out from a Frankfurt, Ger born Rhein Maine brat! 😂

[@NWFishingSecrets]

I gotta start trying those foam bodied dry flies out! Thanks for joining on the adventure man! Greetings to Frankfurt!

[@palmu51]

Can't wait for the second part!!!! Allways pure enjoyment when you upload :)

[@Jimmy-iz2rx]

I appreciate your example of always not just cleaning up after yourself, but others as well. You exemplify the whole leave no trace ideology. Thanks for that.

[@mikeb3674]

Honestly I love the mountain videos. And I really enjoy the catch and cooks keep this up! 😊. The property videos are ok but fishing is about camping getting out there and enjoying nature. Your videos has helped me catch fish due to your style. So more mountain fishing please 🙏

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Mountain fishing it is! 🏔 🎣 🏕

[@Vertical_Jones]

Hey Leif, been living in our camper up in MN lately and finally caught my first Northern pike. 3 of them actually. Heading down to NC for 3 months and I'm excited to do exactly what you're doing. My favorite way to fish is creeping down rivers hunting for trout with a fly rod. Hope to be near your area one day. Tight lines!

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Congrats on the Pike man! Still a bucket list fish for me! Fish on!

[@planetfitness2342]

Good morning from North Carolina! Thank you for showing everyone how beautiful the north west is👍 water is so crystal clear, awesome! What an adventure! Always watch your NWFS

[@kylejones1475]

Yesss

[@matthewdowd5714]

I love these videos so much! It's my dream to hike into the mountains and do this.

[@NWFishingSecrets]

You should! Fish on baby!!

[@Chris-zp6eh]

You should man. It’s super easy. You can get a full kit of everything you need from Amazon for 60 bucks. Rod, reel, and lures. I’m lucky, I live I the same area that he does. Rivers and lakes are just minutes away. Go catch some fish brother, it’s so satisfying.

[@Therealpoes]

@@NWFishingSecrets curious if he rocks a full time job? And does this on the side?

[@justArandomguy59]

I love your videos! I was just curious after the noise incident, but have you ever encounter any weird/paranormal experiences while up in the mountains alone? Would love to have a video of you telling us all the weird incidents that you've experienced!

[@danielurie4556]

Glad your back with regular updates love your videos

[@EncoreBetch]

Awesome video as usual, Leif! Disappointed I just found it 3 days later but still, amazing video! You always manage to impress me! My nephew was just born 2 days ago and I’ll be sharing these videos with him when he’s older, thanks for the memories, man.

[@masonbrosseau]

Love the fly fishing vids! Also the “bobber” is called a strike indictor when fly fishing. :)

[@xavierdeluna9542]

Been a fan for a while now. I watch these videos and recently packed the family up went for a hike did some camping and fishing. Your videos are inspiring keep me and the family going out to the woods and enjoying life and getting away from the stresses of life. Thank you for the inspiration and always allowing us on your wilderness journey’s.

[@speed8106]

Thank you so much for yet another great epizzzode Leif! All of your content is incredible, but the mountain lakes are hands down my favorite! Can't wait for part 2! "Fish on baby!" 😉🎣💪🏼

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Thanks for joining on the adventure! Next epizzzode is on the way!! 🎣 Fish onn baby!!

[@chaoyang9080]

Happy to see you turning to a fly fishing man. Adding fly fishing to your content and adventure which is absolutely awesome.

[@Venadair]

Been a subscriber since around 100k subs and i can truly say that it was one of the best choices ive made on this streaming service. Your perspective towards nature and living things is a blessing bro, a true inspiration. Cheers to another great video 🍻

[@DC22357]

Love the videos they are so enjoyable to watch and you are awesome person keep up the great work and I hope too see more 😊

[@406electrician]

Hey Leif, I just wanted to say thank you for getting me back into fishing again! I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, but I never really did much fishing myself. Of course I still went since I live in Montana, but i would only go once a month or so. After work today, I decided to grab the fly rod because I admire how much you love and cherish nature. Sure enough I caught a 15.5” rainbow on the Bitterroot. Thank you sir for reigniting my passion for the outdoors, and keep making videos💙

[@WestCoastLunkrz]

Love the commitment to getting better with the fly rod my friend. A true outdoorsman!

[@jayteeteixeira6986]

the genuine excitement you have on this adventure gave me a smile the entire time. breath taking atmosphere.

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Glad to have you along on the adventure 🤙🏼

[@matthewdowd5714]

Can't wait to watch part 2!

[@rowan_planck9707]

Seeing that you posted always makes me so happy! I was watching your videos a few weeks ago when I had important exams for the end of the school year and they helped me stay calm and relaxed so I think I speak for many more people when I say thank you so much for making these videos! Love your channel man! Fish on baby!!!

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Ah man that really means a lot to hear... :) Thanks for joining on the adventure and I'm sure you're crushing those exams 👊 Fish on baby!!

[@rowan_planck9707]

@@NWFishingSecrets omg can’t believe you responded 😄 my exams went well. Also for a possible future series or adventures I would recommend coming up to the Adirondacks in New York. I live an hour or two south and there are a ton of backpacking fishing and hiking adventures here. Great for many more amazing adventures. I go up every summer all the time and always have a great time!

[@jaydento6609]

Truly beautiful, keep up the AMAZING work!

[@juliusyapo1181]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I am too busy with work and watching feels like you taking us with you. Next video you will have a keeper for sure!!

[@kylemaynard3758]

haven't watched one of your videos in forever. this made me smile thanks bro

[@jo9146]

Yes!!!! This is just what I needed to see 😍

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

Awesome video Leif, so great to see you out camping in the mountains again and fishing those rivers. The drone shots and camera angles are amazing, I appreciate the work that goes into bringing us along. So looking forward to the next one and wishing i didn't have to wait so long. Fish on Baby !! 😍🎣👍

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Means a ton to hear! Thank you for joining along on the adventure! Fish on baby!!

[@elliotmisic1721]

Being from the Pacific Northwest it is such a pleasure seeing someone showcase the beauty of our state. Thank you for making the best content on KZbin! I will be a lifetime subscriber and hope to someday fish with you!

[@JDaaze]

Woohoo! New episode!

[@santinolaszlo1403]

That place is like heaven, thank you so much for your vids!

[@johnthebastist]

Love these kind of videos!! Beautiful scenery, keep it up!!

[@backupluxztrr5972]

Awesome episode my guy thanks so much for sharing this great episode and experience

[@graceruiz4855]

Hey Leif! My family and I love watching your videos! We look forward to watching your future videos ❤️

[@ginastinson9378]

I’m from Washington state and I’ve been watching your channel for a few years and you’ve really inspired me to get outside and enjoy our state and I really wanna say thanks! Your videos are awesome!

[@nwsights6301]

Loved the energy in this episode. Can't wait for part 2! 🤘

[@NWFishingSecrets]

coming soon!! Thanks for enjoying!

[@AngelLynnSpears]

love your videos, they bring so much joy to my day!

[@melissabeiselmckinney6709]

Always such thoughtful videos! The homemade MRE was cool! Such a great idea!

[@JoshDub78]

Really enjoy your content, brother. You're doing what most of us want to be doing...more power to you, man. Good stuff.

[@proaz4034]

very happy to see you in mountain happy smelling fishing camping and doing what you love to do

[@lucerofam5]

Just made my morning!!! New video 👏🏾

[@yuriy_kondor]

walking across the river and on that root system bare foot for us, and yourself of course. I applaud you !

[@LokalizeNature]

Great video Leif!!! I love that you decided to go all in fly this time! Wish I could be as good as you in my videos 🥰 thanks for all you do!

[@kgs33]

I love fishing and nature exploring I love your videos keep doing good videos like this when I start to watch your videos I didn't speak English at all and I used subtitles, so there came a time when I didn't need subtitles anymore and that's how I learned to speak English. 70% of it isn't perfect yet, but I feel very proud of what I've achieved by watching your videos. and loving what you do thank you brother greetings from a salvadoran living in houston texas

[@thomasfrackiel5768]

Leif you're absolutely hilarious at 10:30, I honestly couldn't stop laughing at your reaction towards the stick falling. LOL! Another amazing adventure! Can't wait for part 2!

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Glad you enjoyed! 😂 part 2 coming soon!

[@michaelfischer4588]

Servus, bitte mach weiter so! Deine Videos sind mit Herz gemacht und das merkt man auch! Bin durch dich auch am adventuren und fischen, vorallem durch die letzten beengenden 2 Jahre, macht richtig Laune. Liebe Grüße aus Österreich und ich bin schon gespannt auf deine kommenden Videos! LG und petri, Mike

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Amazing video! I enjoyed every second. Glad you are fly fishing. Keep it going. All the best from Argentina.

[@edgarcarrillosantiago8795]

I really love you videos man!! They are just so relaxing to watch and I’ve learned a lot of things. A big thank you and saludos desde Mexico.

[@LiquidBoogie]

I love your content man, just to put on some of your videoes and relax and watch you fish and show us the nature is the best thing on my youtbue now, FISH ON!!

[@Duckhead3000]

I really enjoyed the bear spray testing and the homemade MRE. Great new ideas. Love it!

[@NoName-if5ir]

I am so excited to more vids from you keep it up i love to watch you!!!!!

[@carlquinn2012]

Yes can't wait to watch this and chill. FISH ON BABYYYYY

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Enjoy! Fish on babyyyy!!!

[@kitten2000]

Amazing content! Great you’re sound-sensitive! Thank you!

[@TimSchl1]

Ich feiere deine Videos total :) Man merkt richtig das es dir richtig Spaß macht 👍👍👍😁

[@digger-playz7084]

Living that dream! You've inspired me to film my little fishing adventures in the coming year!

[@Pixystic]

At 8:16 gotta love the view in the back ground with the mountain of trees . Great vid love the work.

[@josiahvue1593]

Dude I love that quote if it is one “ The easiest way is not always the best” keep up the good work you put in videos 😁😁

[@T0tallyNot_laylah11]

AWSOME videos man I love the outdoors all I do is fish but watching ur videos makes me escape reality especially with times being hard but ur videos keep me going and make me look forward to throwing my line in the water and keep on exploring

[@Normgod73]

Bro.. You've quickly became my favorite fishing & camping KZbinr!! Mav and Quady gonna have to really step it up to compete with your content. 😁😁 All joking aside, I love the channel!! ✌️

[@MamaBrisa]

When it comes to watching your videos, my boyfriend would ask me “what’s the name of that guy’s channel, the one who looks like Chris Pratt?!” …. We love your videos 😊😊😊😊 Can’t wait for part 2

[@aubraylopez3832]

I just wanted to say I think I watched all your videos the solo backpacking videos are amazing man

[@DynaHogg]

Awesome been watching your videos and now getting to the newer ones and I’m glad the fly rods are back it’s definitely the way to go in those kind of area’s especially seeing what’s in their stomachs.

[@thomascomninos5010]

Hello man thank you for all the amazing content, my dad and I are both adventurous people and love your videos, thank you from South Africa and fish on baby!

[@user-wt9cr3tj3w]

A great video, thanks for allowing me to see many parts of the world that I never would have seen otherwise...

[@hornshwagel5700]

Another beautiful film

[@Matt-uj5jk]

Great vids Leif! I always enjoy getting home from a long day & kicking back watching your vids. Great content & love your honesty & authenticity. These vid get better & better! As a long time fly fisherman myself, get yourself a pair of gore-tex wading boots. You can wear them hiking, fishing & everything else. Something else light & dry around camp & your good. Sims you can’t go past! Keep up the good content legend 🙏🏕🎣

[@wdinarte]

Here we go, the magic place 👏👏👏🎣 take us there bro

[@grunthum110154]

Thank you for doing what you do! Such an excellent contribution. Love ya man.

[@NWFishingSecrets]

My pleasure! love you too!

[@KFBR392]

I ended up cleaning my first trout a few weeks ago in Rockwood Maine using the technique I learned from your videos. It worked awesome! Thank you for dropping knowledge and beautiful content bro :)

[@KFBR392]

Seems legit.

[@mintty9731]

love the wholesome content

[@aidenbronska915]

it’s like a movie watching your videos, personally I like to grab a snack and a drink and play it on a big TV it’s always a great experience. so thank you

[@kodiak3995]

Always excited to see an NW post!

[@NWFishingSecrets]

enjoy!

[@rtistmedia5636]

RESPECT TO THE COMMIT! Keep up the fly casting, man. Nymphing is my favorite way to fly-fish. I recommend you take a look into tight-line style nymphing with sighter tippet! You won't have to ever worry about losing visual of your fly again!

[@shawnirvine1962]

Love Your videos and care for the environment You visit. I live in a State that has a shirt Trout Season, so with Your help "We" are in the Trout all Year. Thank You for sharing and God Bless You.

[@localfisherman7592]

Awesome videos my man! My daughter and I enjoy your videos at night just before bed. Wish I could make content like this! Maybe someday! Keep it coming!

[@jeffreymitchell4994]

First time subscriber to any KZbinr, look forward to your videos. Fish on baby!!

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Bangerrrr videoooo🔥🔥🔥

[@canartishow]

Loving your content and your temper ! Much Love from Tunisia !!

[@libbylorenzo9184]

I can't breathe! NWFS && Samong drop on the same day?!?!? Passing out immediately 🙃

[@the.RJ.gaming.channel]

Beautiful place. Absolutely beautiful. I love your videos.

[@TracingTrails]

Loved your videos for year. Born on the east coast and never got out but my buddy has me staying in Wyoming for the week and I’m slamming the big cutthroats. So happy to share these experiences

[@heinrichkapp4664]

Love the river adventures!

[@Nick-sp8bu]

So glad to see you committing to the fly rod. It was the best decision i’ve ever made. it gets super addicting

[@oriongrimes4083]

Lakes love your content dude I can’t wait to get back up in the mountains keep doing great