West Branch Delaware River - Fly FIshing in Winter

[@silvertip8k278]

Anyone that leaves the chair by the woodstove in january , and jumps into that cold water, deserves nice fish like those!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Haha thanks!

[@berks8260]

Agree with you on Scott's nymphing setup....I use it or a combination of it everywhere and it works great. Congrats on a good day!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yes it works great although I end up using the indicator still quite a bit

[@berks8260]

@@deaddriftoutdoors2940 I have given up indicator for good, last few times I had used it couldn't believe how much drag it is

[@masakitsukashita5888]

Great video! I felt the same heart pounding that you had watching it. I like fishing in Hancock but will explore this part of west branch this winter!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thats awesome I am glad you got some of that same feeling watching!

[@wildbrookies]

Wow! What beautiful big browns. Spawned out of course but very healthy looking. That last one took the cake! Gorgeous bluish aqua colored gill plate. Loved this video. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@wildbrookies]

Oh , btw, great careful handling of them too. I look for that in videos. And you were the best. Thanks for everything.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much!!

[@richardcanfield2236]

I know you are a good fisherman but your videos are excellent. Thanks you for putting the time and talent into your videos.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I appreciate you saying that. I'm glad you enjoy them!

[@MGS566]

Scott has been a huge influence to me as well. Great job and tight lines my fellow fishermen.😀👍🏻

[@sippingrises7669]

Just great all around man. Love the music, the shots, the snow, the fish, and the positive attitude! Fished the PA game lands for the first time ever this past summer and been dreaming about it since. Cool to see it in winter. And yeah, Scott's videos are awesome. Been watching him for years. Great vid!!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your kind words, makes me want to keep getting out there to make more vids!!

[@patrickduffy4646]

Awesome day that area gets hit hard in the spring nice to have the river to yourself

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I know its so weird to fish the river without crowds. Thats one huge drawback in the peak season. I mean its a big river and even when crowded you can find water, but mentally nice to have some solitude. I usually fish above there up to deposit.

[@michaelcapurso]

Beautiful fish and scenery, thanks for sharing. Drone footage rocks!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks man! It is definitely a fun new toy. Glad you enjoyed!!!

[@SiTengoTiempo]

3 resident browns of significant size. Impressive fishing in new water and more so in January!!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting, it was a good day for sure. Hoping to get back out this winter again once the flows come down....

[@chasinbowsnbrowns3652]

Man , I’m so happy for you that you got into some nice fish ! I know the effort and commitment it takes to get on the water in the dead of winter! Good job grinding it out !! I too am a big follower of Scott , and have learned so much by just following his videos!! January 2nd was my first outing of the New Year and got into some browns , all on an indicator after snagging too much tight lining ! Make adjustments and adapt to conditions and good things will happen!! Great job man 👍Tight lines !

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thank you!! Yeah he is very skilled tight lining for sure! Thanks for watching and commenting and glad you got into some fish!

[@djhappy8668]

Awesome, my favorite riffle and pool of the entire WBD, epic day for you, congrats!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks for watching and commenting, it is a nice spot for sure!

[@lorimeyers3839]

Nice browns. I catch browns just like that one on a tributary to the main stem of the Delaware a ways downstream from here. Not a heavily fished stream. Tough wading, lot of hiking, steep embankments and water releases. But it’s infested with wild monster browns, rainbows and Brookies.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Sounds like my kind of trib!

[@tightliningmd]

Got a sub from me. Anyone who catches a fish on the stream deserves a sub :) I got skunked there two days in a row, and you did it in the winter. Well done man. Good drone shots and intro. Enjoyed this, tight lines!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Awesome man, thanks so much your comment brought a big grin to my face. It takes a lot to make these vids and I love doing it but getting positive feedback makes it really feel worth it! Thanks for the sub!!

[@aidenjimdar6023]

Awesome video I love fishing the west branch

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks!! Appreciate the feedback!

[@peconicgp]

What a beauty!!! Great video

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much!!

[@shakeyhead0079]

Great video. You got into some really nice browns.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks man!

[@hunkereddownoutdoors]

Man, you did a great job videoing this. Very cinematic. Looks so cold out there but looks like fun too. I live in SC so I have to go up to the Mtns to fly fish which I don't get to do too much. Something I have always wanted to do more of though. Glad you were able to get some bites and land some fish buddy.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much. I took a trip once to fish the mtns in north carolina, beautiful place, caught some beautiful small wild trout, would love to go back some day, thanks for watching!!

[@hunkereddownoutdoors]

@@deaddriftoutdoors2940 Yeah that is one of my favorite places to visit. I am actually going up there next month. I love Western NC. You have some beautiful country where you are as well. You are welcome my friend.

[@kriyashivajiva]

great winter day

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

It was for sure!

[@uni_shadow164]

It's amazing Jon, you fished the same exact spots my brother, my buddy and I fished last Halloween weekend. The CFM was 2100 then, not 900 so we had a more difficult time here. My Buddy caught one brown on a streamer and lost a Tank same place you caught your big Brown! He waded to the Island. Great Video. Nice reference to PA Woods and water that I follow too!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yeah I hadn't fished the upper gamelands before so I probably lucked out, but Scott's videos helped as well. Its cool to watch videos of places you've fished and can be super informative as well. Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@berks8260]

Just watched this again, man those were some nice big browns…..

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yeah that was a great say, thanks for watching and commenting

[@denniscabarle130]

I very rarely watch videos like this but this video was so pleasant to see. Thanks bud. By the way, As I type this there are 25 guys fishing this pool elbow to elbow. You picked a great time to fish it.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks Dennis very kind words! You are welcome and I am so glad you enjoyed it. I have been limiting my trips to the West Branch this season as the crowds have been rough. Hope you found some room and got into some trout!!

[@Osnyfishingadventures]

Wow!!! What an awesome outing, from the big browns to the snow on the ground, absolutely phenomenal video! Loved the drone footage, I really need to invest in one of those, I’m just scared I’ll crash it on its first flight! 😂😂😂. The blue halo on that last big brown of the day was crazy! I’m 0 for 2 on the west branch, been skunked three times in a row now hahaha, but videos like these keep me coming back! Maybe 3 times a charm! 😂💯. Keep up the great work buddy, and tight lines as always!!! 👊🎣💦

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks man. The higher end drones are very stable and pretty easy to use. I have insurance just in case!!

[@will4918]

Nice fish dude it's been a tough grind for me lately on the Farmington River lately. If you ever get a chance you should make a trip alot of nice spots to fish.👍

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I fished the Farmington once years ago and enjoyed it. Caught some nice trout. I am definitely looking for some more winter opportunities! Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!

[@ugsisr]

Nice.... Some Browns get that look after the Spawn..

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yeah big heads and skinny bodies!

[@vdanny36]

Hope to see you there June 7 or with a little bit of luck earlier

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@Jaimelapoesie]

I fish that spot regularly; usually I trudge straight out to the far side where it gets deep and there's decent current, but after Scott's last few videos and this one... I realize the mistake I've been making!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yeah they like that soft seam!!

[@nickyengle9668]

That was sweet!!!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks!

[@RichardL291]

Nice fish. Love the drone footage. What one do you use?

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I have the DJI Mavic Air 2 , nice combination of features and size. I'm still learning to use it, almost crashed it trying to get casting footage, I set it on an elliptical pattern and it almost smashed into a tree! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jonathanhof3834]

what custom rod is that? great vid man! Also, where, approximately, were you fishing? I have been trying to find spots on the river but I have no clue in what area to start

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

So I was fishing on the West Branch at the "upper game lands". Its right where the river begins as border between NY and PA. South of Deposit and north of Hancock. Hope that helps I built rod from a blank about 20+ yrs ago and don't actually remember the make. Its a slow full flex rod which I tend to prefer. Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed!

[@zachmichel9157]

You need a bigger net, my guy!!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yeah I know, the net in this video is actually my "big" net but maybe I need another bigger one! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@deansimpson3231]

Was this at SGL299?

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yes, the "upper" parking lot

[@deansimpson3231]

@@deaddriftoutdoors2940 I live in the Gettysburg area and haven’t made it to the west branch yet. I guess I am spoiled with all the streams in central pa

[@deansimpson3231]

Great video and some really nice fish

[@NajyK]

Nice video but that first fish you had his gills out of the water for a full 45 seconds. Hard to watch him suffocate like that.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yes I probably had him out a little long you're right. But honestly I worked for Fish and Wildlife in VT for several years and DEC in NY in the Fisheries dept and have done countless electrofishing/netting studies where we would have fish out for far longer for weight/length/scale analysis/Pit tagging and mortality was virtually zero (evidenced with recovery of pit tagged/tracked fish). In the winter dissolved oxygen levels are very high and although this fish was likely stressed from the fight I can say with nearly 100% confidence that he did fine. You would be surprised at how tough trout are. I do appreciate your comment though and I will honestly try harder in the future to handle fish with care!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

I did some quick research and found one study that looked at the effects of simulated C and R on cutthroat and the paper concluded "No effect of angling itself or of angling and air exposure was observed on short-term (≤60 d posttreatment) or long-term (>1 year posttreatment) survival of adults with one exception " This was evaluated with 0/30s/60s air exposure over several years. One year there was slight increased mortality for fish exposed for 60s but other years no difference noted.

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