Winter Fly Fishing West Branch Delaware 1.15.21

Got down for another nice winter day on the West Branch. Landed some nice browns. Made a second trip after this a few days later but got skunked. However I did add some B-Roll footage for this video. Enjoy!!

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Yo Ho Jon! You did it again, yes! Finding success on the WB in the Winter. Three beautiful big brownies, we gotta get you into some big rainbows now. Please send me a pic of that hackled Hares Ear. Might be heading up there tomorrow if you’re free. Thanks for sharing.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks man, yeah I'll take a pic tonight and send it. Gotta work tomorrow unfortunately. Looks like we might get some snow/sleet here, bundle up!!

[@MGS566]

After seeing you catch those three beautiful wild brownies I can definitely see why y’all came back for more. Another job well done John! Happy fishing my fellow fishermen.💙👍🏻

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much!! I tried again last week but there was too much ice to fish, oh well.... Thanks for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it !!

[@MGS566]

@@deaddriftoutdoors2940 you’re much welcome. Not only did i enjoy watching, but I’d also love to see you and Scott sharing a trip together.✝️💙

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

@@MGS566 I think that will happen this season!!

[@MGS566]

@@deaddriftoutdoors2940 cool man, there’s nothing like great fun and fellowship on the water with good folks.😀

[@jimbobbobobbery8458]

John, My feet got cold just watching this video. Good stuff!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yeah its getting to be that time of year again!!

[@jackl501]

Much respect for you coming out here and releasing these magnificent fish. A lot of people come in to this river system and take these amazing wild fish for food. Hope the Delaware River will remain a Mecca for fly fishing. The hatches are unmatchable.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much, it is a special fishery for sure. Its got a lot of people who love it and will hopefully continue to enjoy and protect

[@chasinbowsnbrowns3657]

Great job man !! Winter fishing definitely requires a big commitment and sacrifice!! Winds , cold hands and feet, and freezing water ! So it’s extra special when hooking up ! Those Delaware browns sure do fight hard , good for you !! Tight lines !!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much man, appreciate it!

[@michaelcapurso]

Well done! Always nice when your last is the best of the day.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks Micheal, it definitely leaves you with a great feeling!!

[@woodsspy327]

Thanks for sharing your video. Great to see you out there this time of the year and catching nice brownies. Like PA WNW says, "we gotta get you into some big rainbow now". Although it looks cold out there in the water, inside it brings a great smile to my face daydreaming for the net time I can get out on the water. Great job!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yes I need to get into some bows!! Thanks for the nice comments, glad you enjoyed!

[@berks8260]

Nice job!!!! I’m a big fan of Scott also and I’ll have to get up to the West Branch myself….

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yeah I am hoping to get back out on the West Branch this winter if it ever warms up a bit... Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mikdin1]

Good for you... getting out this time of year. Well deserved catch.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much!

[@RalphBarton-fishing]

I love that river.. Beautiful looking fish

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yeah its a great river!

[@FourSeasonExposure]

Fish on! Great scenario and the music you chose is spot on. Keep doing what you’re doing my friend.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thank you so much I really really appreciate the feedback! Makes me smile when I read comments like this!!

[@ItsBobo7]

Nice views of the river enjoyed them lots/ trout also. Look up the town long Eddy I was brought there if you ever want to catch brook trout look for raspberry Park Road next to it is Houlahan Brook it’s a natural stream that flows into the Delaware

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks Bob, appreciate the feedback I'll def check out that brook you mentioned!!

[@beo77]

Nice job!! I hate this river when I can’t move a trout. Fished it a few days ago just upstream Hancock bridge. The heavy flows since December definitely changed the riverbed because I saw mounds of pebble where there were none before. Large logs present during the Fall are no longer there, but higher on the banks down river. Anyways you got into some nice browns. So happy you didn’t get skunked. See you on the next trip to theWB

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks so much man, yeah its amazing how much rivers can change year to year. See you out there!

[@anthonyb1661]

Nice video. Speaking of throwing the towel in, if you don’t already, shove 1 in your waders to dry hands. Helps a lot.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks, I'll give it a try!

[@georgeromanczuk8358]

I've got to stop being a cold weather wimp and just hit that water, one of these weekends! Thanks for sharing

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

You're welcome, thanks for watching and commenting. Its really not too bad if its above freezing without much wind, do it!!

[@NoEscapeOutdoors]

Looks like the Lower West? Great stretch of river, doesn't look as crowded this time of year lol.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yeah this was at the PA game lands. Very few people fishing in the winter, nice break from the crowds during the peak months, thanks for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it!!

[@NoEscapeOutdoors]

@@deaddriftoutdoors2940 gotcha, know exactly where you're talking about. Nice stretch of water through there. I'm sure lol, I try to stay away from the crowds. No problem man

[@chuckn7740]

Nice job on the video. I just bought a new nymph rod and can’t wait to use it. Probably be down on the west branch soon.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Awesome! I just got a 10ftr to use for nymphing can't wait to try it out. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@driftstone]

Well done, that water looks nice to wade in!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yeah very easy wading. Thanks for watching and commenting. Your channel looks very cool I will have to check it out!

[@driftstone]

@@deaddriftoutdoors2940 You bet! Looking forward to the next vid!

[@berks8260]

Rewatched this as I'm planning on a trip up this winter. Nice work John...do you access the SGL from Penn York Rd and do you have a preference of upper or lower access? Tight lines Phil

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Yes and I prefer the upper access! Thanks for watching and hope it helped!

[@jackl501]

Again don’t mean to be a bother by if you live close to the west branch of the Delaware River I would love to show you come spots. My dad has been fishing there for 35+ years and would love to share some of my fathers knowledge with you. Some of the best fish on this side of the country are found here.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Cool maybe I'll see you out on the river sometime!!

[@dbarr15]

nice video!

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

Thanks!

[@jimreilly9179]

Way too long out of the water.

[@deaddriftoutdoors2940]

it was above freezing trout should be fine, thanks for feedback though