120 HOURS IN BULL TROUT COUNTRY (quest to find the elusive bull trout)

5 days in the Idaho backcountry chasing after the elusive Bull Trout.
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[@WildFlyProductions]

In case you want to hear more about the trip and how we planned everything, we released a full podcast episode recapping the trip. Check it out on our podcast channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJyYh2aQoLOKbM0

[@FlyandFeather]

AWESOME- Like you guys, I have a trip to a rarely traveled location with lots of data and little detail outside of gov reports for bulls in 2 weeks! Any detail on planning and what worked best is highly appreciated!

[@garrettwilliams1305]

I live 2 hrs away from That river one of the best for bullies! Fish it quite often!

[@michaelmalloy3987]

Off topic but one word you guys should follow. taimen

[@MawMawsGirlz]

Great channel!!!! Hi from NC🙋🏻‍♀️♥️ My son was an avid fisherman and was in the BassMasters Pro Tournament years back. He’s been gone for 7 yrs now and watching you guys fish reminds me of him 😞 God bless you all! 🙏🏻❤️

[@TightLoops]

This is everything. The reason bull trout, and all native and wild fish are so thrilling to chase after doesn’t really have anything to do with the things you think it will (big fish, aggressive fish, plentiful fish etc etc) it’s thrilling because they are wild and free, and in your own pursuit of them you have no choice but to become wild and free yourself. Hope you get to do a lot of more of this kind of thing in your lives. It’s what being alive is all about.

[@WildFlyProductions]

You guys nailed it. Thanks for everything you do to help educate people on our native fish! Can't wait to link up again soon.

[@bike4fish241]

videos like this are harmful to the few remaining wild places no cap. you are egotistical fish pimps, and your actions do not align with the your claimed values.

[@TightLoops]

@@bike4fish241 I think the truth is that ALL anglers (and I'm assuming that your screen name indicates that you're an angler) are harmful to fisheries, period. The impact of recreational fishing, catch and release or otherwise, can't be over stated. If you think that your personal exploitation of wild resources excludes you from that conversation simply because you don't have a youtube channel then you're deluding yourself. For better or worse (and we're all trying to figure out the answer to that question) anglers have become a leading voice in the conservation of cold water species, particularly salmonids. Videos that excite and educate people, anglers or otherwise, on the value of native species and wild ecosystems are essential to the survival of these species. Cuz guess what, theres a lot of serious issues affecting the long term survival of these creatures, and "fish pimps" are a relatively small piece of that puzzle. Climate and habitat issues will come for our wild places at a slow and relentless pace, whether they're kept "secret" or not, so when that day comes you better hope there's a bunch of dudes with fly rods holding the line. Someones gotta do it. All that said, you're right to raise concerns. These are conversations we all need to be having, especially when it comes to threatened species. Will consumptive users of our natural resources be the ones to ultimately save them? Or will we just be standing there, torturing the last wild fish at the end of a line as the world burns around us? The future isn't set in stone, but it's certainly something thats on my mind daily.

[@bike4fish241]

@@TightLoops i appreciate your well worded reply. as for you assumitions about me, i have a LONG history in actual habitat restoration for wild fisheries, working with non profits and the US government. I was an avid fly fisherman for many years, and I have quitely fished most of the fisheries in the northwest USA. but, eventually I came to the realization that I was concerned enough with the CURRENT health of our wild fisheries that I have personally given up my PASSION of catching wild fish in wild places. As a former north Idaho resident, who has been active in local TU as well as with IDFAG, i can say without a doubt the rules "protecting" bull trout in idaho are a complete joke, as is there managment of wild steelhead. its 100 percent ok to go to the headwaters of nearly ANY river in the region in september, find schools of bull trout stuck in low water, and throw barbed and baited trebble hooks at them ALL DAY LONG, taking every fish out of the water for pictures. 100 percent legal.... ponder that. Carp fishing is pretty dope though. Muskies and pike too. they should make some videos that highlight ethical fisheries. As far as my name, i organized a annual cycling event along a local river to raise funds to go directly towards habitat restoration efforts on that river. PS that fish is in spawning colors, and is still SLIGHTLY prespawn but probably alrdy in the pool it plans to spawn in. spawn is early sep-early novemeber, with an outmigration when the early winter rains raise the water level.

[@bike4fish241]

@@TightLoops also, it looks like the deleted my first comment. very telling???

[@williamrichardson5129]

Im still convinced that this is the best current fly fishing channel out there, the filming and effort that goes into portraying a story is next level. These are amazing places and amazing films I one day hope to replicate.

[@chorizobandito8943]

100 percent agree

[@Keithjmcc]

Drewlocknfishy, he does good stuf

[@ianstiehl1994]

I might recommend Jon B's long-form stuff too. His Australia, Devil's River, Louisiana, Amazon, and Sudan documentaries/series are fantastic--even if you don't like all the Googan content

[@alan4sure]

Jensenflyfishing is great.

[@timhalley6987]

From an old guy - You guys are the most honest, refreshing fly fishing going. Hats off to you.

[@WildFlyProductions]

We appreciate you Tim! Thanks for the kind words. Tight Lines!

[@desireexiong6528]

I am overwhelmed with emotion watching this. I haven’t felt this emotional about fishing in a while. Always awesome stuff!

[@ewanmathie4700]

What I love about your videos is that like you don’t edit out the skunked days. Like it makes me feel so much better on the days that I don’t catch fish, or have to change plans. Also, love the science and history behind this, because really that’s a lot of what fly fishing is about, science and knowledge that gets you on the fish and makes you appreciate them even more. Love this channel!

[@WildFlyProductions]

Exactly! You nailed it. Learning about these wild places and the history of these native fish makes the entire experience so much more fulfilling.

[@AddictedFishing]

This video is 🔥 Absolutely love all the history lessons and the fishing was fun to watch!!👏

[@kazuoseta7186]

What a fantastic story and video!! Way to go brpatt for the great catch! I think the passion you all carried made this story happened. Awesome!

[@tylernewman9356]

Epic! Totally felt the excitement when Brian hooked into that Bully!

[@gazellecarlson6543]

Awesome guys...GREAT TUNES TOO !!!

[@aspenbanjo]

SO Good... great production, storytelling, cinematography. Well done guys!

[@benjaminhighfill9360]

Love these remote trips. The native fish, tough country, and grind make it incredible to watch!

[@PhilipPompel]

I cheered when I saw this was 30+ minutes. I love the documentary style, it so well done. Every video and podcast is amazing.

[@fishinthenorth]

It's the hours you put in, and the fish you don't catch, that fuel the passion and keep you coming back. Great video.

[@WildFlyProductions]

Amen!

[@terp53]

This is world class story telling and video production. Every time I think it can’t get any better you guys exceed all expectations. Great job Scotty!!!! 👍🏼

[@reservoirinc7750]

What a journey fellas. Such great production work. Loved every minute of it.

[@manuelrosales1348]

Beautiful fish, scenery and memories. Amazing visuals, editing and footage. Well done boys.

[@TheTyWick]

That is a special place that offers so much more than just the bull trout, like you perfectly showed. Kudos guys. This hits deep. I love how you actually show the highs and lows of the trip, what a story!

[@billyboy5762]

Watching this at my break at work, such a getaway. Thank you so much!!!

[@OutdoorsPodcast]

Amazing video as always guys. Good job showing off the conservation qualities that are so critical for our future as anglers.

[@burkeylynnadventures]

Another dose of quality stuff guys! Your mix of the fun of being outdoors, the challenges, difficulties, planning, setbacks, weather, cooking, friendship, the fun of fishing ... and informing and educating. It's not just good fun to watch but it's important information you're putting out. Good up the great, great work and "keep gettin' after it!".

[@kipsterling1]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@ericyamashita7273]

Really nice production and epic journey. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@kylesmith7339]

I love following you guys, so much fun, and props to your continued evolution of content creation. The videos/story get better and better.

[@davegriggs3863]

What you guys could have done with a bunch of spinners and a carton of night-crawlers......You need to have a cook along.....I volunteer. My dad taught me to trout fish on the Madison. We would go every year late August.....Our last trip was in 2015....with my two boys....and I noticed dad was exhibiting signs of memory issues. Today, I said goodbye to him, he is in hospice and most likely won't last the night.....I know he is on his way to fish waist deep at the back end of long mossbanks for big fall run browns....thanks Dad for instilling in me a love of the natural world, how to fish and hunt, and respect nature. I will miss you.

[@rawilson9299]

I so appreciate that you show the tangles and challenges that even the best fishermen have to deal with on an occasion. That is part of this deal. Keep on keepin it real.

[@ReelTales]

This is so epic man! Such an inspiration. Capturing and captivating the whole time as always Scottie.

[@jakekeating9923]

ive watched every video of yours for a few years now, and have followed bryant for a long time as well. this is the first time ive gotten genuine goosebumps from one of the videos, congrats on a badass fish bryant!!

[@williammiller353]

Your videos are awesome, its like your there, you can smell the food cooking, feel the tension, the weather etc. Awesome work.

[@twizad]

I've been binging the podcast the last couple days while backpacking some bluelines and was really looking forward to this one. Y'all didn't disappoint. Nice work!

[@jh14102]

Just another great freaking video. It's always awesome seeing Backwater Bryant too.

[@matthewnuttall2667]

That was amazing. Cinematography. Fishing. Pod cast. All of it. Wow.

[@valeriotassoni3495]

Guys this is by far the Best fly fishing video I have ever watched here on KZbin. Thanks for sharing this wonderful fishing experience with everybody here on KZbin. I didn’t even know about the existence of bull trouts before and the place where you went to catch these fish was really breathtaking! Thanks again and hope to catch up with you one day

[@williamt2951]

Thanks for posting this video. It shows what a quest for fish means. Well done guys, well done!

[@catchingcalifornia9758]

This was an incredible film, with each film you have been putting out the production value goes up. Keep ‘em coming, we all love following these adventures and just gets you amped to go on your own fishing adventure.

[@ColeAnderson8]

Awesome video guys, keep killing it! Really liked the style of this one with the group commentary in the background. Cheers!

[@anagraman]

Just an all around beautiful video. Beautiful country, beautiful editing, beautiful fish. This is the first video I've seen from you, but I will continue watching because of it.

[@watchemt.m.2351]

Excellent video! Put me in a great mood watching this. Great edit! Great music! Great fishing! Thank you 🙏

[@A-A_Ron89]

Such an awsome video. Thank you for sharing your journey

[@christinemull1355]

What an awesome video. I loved your commentary and stunning views wow! I've always wanted to fly fish in Idaho so I'm grateful I got to travel along with you 😁

[@patroutjunkie1312]

I watched this last night on my 65"TV and got to say this is by far one of your best videos of fly fishing I have ever seen. The slow motion takes on those cutty's was spectacular and the scenery as well. IF you guys ever come to PA would love to guide you on some of our waters. Keep up the great work.

[@theshaw925]

Always enjoy your videos and music!!! Thanks for sharing these great adventures!!! Keep em coming!!!

[@teamlosi11]

Really nicely done guys. Great storytelling good fish and awesome friendships. Artsy and fun! 🔥

[@garykolanda5208]

Just when you think it can’t get any better, boom, it does. Raising the bar every video. Brian’s a great add to the team, a natural fit.

[@jcflyfishing5097]

You guys are awesome. I'm trying to plan a trip with me and one of my friends to go fish for bull trout. I really appreciate the message you guys convey throughout all of your videos

[@keithhumphrey1225]

Great video! Absolutely love the video and editing! Made for a great watching experience!

[@rachelfoster7626]

Wow, so much effort went into this video. The editing, traveling, fishing...way to go! Thanks for sharing.

[@backlashangling]

This is some incredible videography! Always stepping up your game

[@maurojuliano7698]

Beautiful... Congratulations guys

[@jaybraithwaite6839]

Great work. The passion hits.

[@mikekrol7485]

Great job. I think the part at 31:00 with the suspenseful music timed perfectly, and then to hear Scottie's voice so pumped for his buddy is possibly your best work ever. It's like we all felt the sense of relief and redemption. Epic stuff. Thanks for taking us along.

[@kyleizbicky3099]

What is that song called?

[@Meepmeep888]

I also want to know what the name of this song, so good!

[@maxstein98]

I’ve been watching your videos for a long time, this has to be one of the best yet. Great work, awesome trip.

[@harrisonbrandt]

FINALLY, I have been waiting for a wildfly video for so long. Never disappoints, as always! It really bothers me how underrated your channel is. These are by far the best quality fly fishing videos on youtube!

[@WildFlyProductions]

Means a lot to hear that! Thanks for always showing up to support 🙌🏻

[@cachi-7878]

I’ve watched a few of your films and they’ve all been entertaining and beautiful to watch. I just subscribed now, hopefully will enable you to do more. Good luck!

[@chadutley99]

Really well done. Your best vid yet! Thanks

[@svenjensen600]

Awesome cinematography. Really appreciate the quality

[@brooksjonesmusic]

looked like an amazing time with brothers. great video

[@thomasspain3440]

This is the best story you guys have pieced together thus far. Hands down the BEST! Well done Scotty, hope to run into you sometime in the SE. Cheers!

[@WildFlyProductions]

Thanks so much brother!

[@paul_payne20]

Awesome footage, man! Thanks for sharing! Definitely worth the the wait

[@okdisramirez]

Loved meeting you guys last night. Keep up the great work.

[@_nickhill_]

This was fantastic! Absolutely love the channel, the pod, and all the good stories that come along with it. I wish I purchased some merch before I left the States. Let me know if y'all can ship to Japan!

[@nickolascrego5716]

This is one of the best video I've seen. Absolutely beautiful filming.

[@GOadventue]

Hands down the best fishing Chanel on KZbin. Such an inspiration and your guys quality is outstanding blue line co included. Love the vids. Happy to be a supporter🤙

[@jacobtrausch4535]

My roommate and I stayed up and waited for this to come out so we could watch it. So stoked after watching it. What a great video!!! Seriously so good and inspires me to go out and adventure and seek out such incredible places and fish.

[@WildFlyProductions]

Legends! Thanks for the nice words. Go get after it!

[@justinboucher5923]

Another ringer Scottie, keep 'em coming. Thank you for the background on bull trout history and a shout out for checking rules and regs before targeting them.

[@glenncharles6622]

Another awesome video. Really great job!!

[@snow13385]

Best fly fishing content on youtube! Keep up the amazing work

[@itscojack4517]

How you don’t already have over 100k subscribers blows my mind. Incredible work behind the camera and especially telling the story of bull trout. I’m always pumped for my next fishing trip after watching your videos!

[@SealsWheels]

Brilliant video, gents!

[@mikemckenna8530]

Fantastic...Livin' the life!

[@nancyvaughn1853]

I loved all of this. And All you guys. What a thrill. Congratulations.

[@nicolelewis1828]

Beautiful video and adventure! Just love it!

[@arrowv1]

What a great story. This was fun to watch! I wanted more excitement when you snagged the big, but overall so good!

[@dianahailey9575]

This video was well put together great job guys! I can't wait to go trout fishing!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

One of your best man! Had to watch it on my full size TV last night! Your story development is top notch man!

[@raymo7532]

Unbelievably beautiful country! Thanks for taking us on this trip. Bull trout or not the trip was well worth it! Congrats on the nice bully at the end!

[@Zangetzu_FlyFishing]

Another amazing video thank you for sharing this experience that’s what Fly fishing is all about. To be present!! Keep it going Wild Fly

[@uni_shadow164]

WOW! Great Effort Gang!

[@RiverbendWoodworks]

Oh man, as always Wild Fly, FANTASTIC work! Cinematography, story, the full package in one super-clean edit. Beautiful work and great fish!

[@OscarOverlanding]

Beautiful!!!! Thank you!

[@rynoyak]

Excellent job again !!!

[@RhysFishes]

Your story telling is superb!

[@jegibson10]

Absolutely fantastic video

[@bryanthalterman7945]

Loved it. Right in my backyard too!

[@southernhood5145]

wow, your filming, editing and story telling could not be any better. next level. you just get better and better thanks man

[@johnloschiavo3531]

This is better than anything on Netflix. Takes me back to the thrill of chuckin chubbies up those same waters, back when I was lucky enough to have the chance. Stay wet, stay wild.

[@C-Smith-87]

What a beautiful video well done guys....

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Cool looking trip Guys! Thanks!

[@tyboster3281]

So happy to see this new post. Love your videos man, love your team. You guys have made me fall in love with fly fishing.

[@mttech1995]

Good stuff fellas!! As an avid fly fisherman and native Montanan I too have that special appreciation for the Bull Trout. They are a very intriguing species! Tight lines boys!

[@blj209]

Excellent film!

[@nautilusnauticus8853]

Sure enjoyed that men. Thank you for the education and taking us along. Good editing and sound. What a country!

[@danenielson8853]

Another great video! Scotty does such high quality videos and just a great group of dudes. Sweet you could have caught more but hey it was beautiful up there 👌🏼

[@Burnersforvanlife]

Great vid. Big up from the U.K.

[@jasongarmon2595]

I watched this yesterday, now I’m listening to the podcast episode on it. Man, thank y’all for the entertainment!!

[@AnthonyTorres-bg5ou]

Honestly you guys provide some of the best content, quality wise. Hopefully I can make the trip up and see you guys when you are in Colorado!

[@abbabetzalel13]

What a video man. Great production!!!

[@ChinChin-wx4zy]

great story telling and editing video flowed so well

[@texaspanhandleflyfisher7998]

By far the best video on here man awesome

[@mbart2750]

I'm new to the idea of fly fishing, but now I'm hooked. This was the most incredible video production I've ever seen outside of Hollywood (and better than most that are done on the inside). I can only imagine the amount of work that went into planning, shooting and editing, and the end result was fantastic! Keep up the good work!

[@jakeengland9019]

Adam’s humor is just as I remember. Glad you’re well dude! Love the videos!