W4F - Fly Fishing Utah "Green River"

Ken Tanaka of Wish4Fish is back on the water! This time fly fishing Utah on the Green River.
I am back in Utah and of course I had to meet up with Doug Roberts of Old Moe Guide Service for fly fishing the Green River. This is the 3rd time fishing with Doug and as you can see we had a blast as usual! As you can also see we crushed it and caught plenty of fish. This time we didn't have crazy hoppers flying around or a prolific cicada hatch so we had to adapt to the circumstances.
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[@gregorykjones]

Ken your skills put you on the top of Fly Fishing show hosts. I love watching you fly fish, plus your enthusiasm if great. Keep up the good work. i drop everything when i see a new video from you.

[@Wish4Fish]

HAHA!... oh stop it. (ok go on, you were saying?) 😉 Thank you very much for the kind words and support. I really appreciate it.

[@tightliningmd]

8:09. Least favorite part of doing a float trip. They are loads of fun, but sometimes the fish outsmart/manuever ya in the boat. Luckily, the numbers and fish you couldn't otherwise get to make up for it. Nice video Ken, thanks for sharing!

[@Wish4Fish]

Yeah, no kidding! I was just about to say "I'm getting out to net this fish!" Especially when he went downstream of me. Unfortunately made a bad choice of trying to stay in the boat. Thank you very much for the kind words and support.

[@walkdawg216]

i really enjoy how you do the gear lay out at the end, very informative.

[@Wish4Fish]

Thank you very much Sebastian. I appreciate the kind words and support. Yeah, I get a lot of questions about my gear so I decided to add in some of the videos.

[@chasinbowsnbrowns3657]

Another great video Ken ! You make it look so easy! Beautiful river and some gorgeous fish landed ! Enjoyed this series you put out ! Tight lines !

[@Wish4Fish]

I appreciate the kind words and support.

[@Mikelen11]

Those are some healthy and beautiful fish Ken! I can't believe how clear that water is. I really need to get out there some day! Thanks for the awesome video!

[@Wish4Fish]

Thanks Mike. Yeah, crystal clear! That’s one thing I love! Can also be a hate for some. They really take a GOOD LOOK at your fly! 😉

[@chrisscharr8045]

haha 6:29 "oh you bastard". that is my go to line when i'm fishing as well. love love love the videos Ken. keep on spreading your passion for the sport and making great content

[@Wish4Fish]

Thank you very much for the kind words and support Chris. Yeah, that one got the best of me. Unfortunately he was a BEAST! Easily pushing 24in.

[@chrisscharr8045]

Wish4Fish DUDE!!!! huge bummer but that's what keeps you coming back right?!

[@Wish4Fish]

Exactly! A lesson learned as well!

[@KaptenInsano]

Man, another amazing vid with some beautiful fish. 🤙

[@Wish4Fish]

Thank you very much for the kind words and support!

[@westarsupply3932]

It’s Super Fly Trent from Instagram! Loved the video, I was paying attention to the angles of your rod bringing them in! That donut burger looked incredible!

[@Wish4Fish]

Awesome! In a boat is a bit different. I use the current as well as side pressure as well on a boat but you also have to factor in trying to lead the fish to the net as well. Honestly the burger was just OK. Next time I will opt for a regular burger instead. I mean it's no Pastrami Burger from Frostop! 😉

[@steelstudt8882]

Yes saaah, another good one. Solid video man

[@Wish4Fish]

Thank you very much!

[@troylindner]

Brown after brown after brown....all nice ones!

[@Wish4Fish]

Thank you very much Troy. You will soon get in on the action yourself! 😉

[@jessejr18]

The colors on those browns are some of the brightest I ever seen 😎 awesome video man.

[@Wish4Fish]

Thank you very much Jesse. Yeah, no doubt! One of those with the vivid red dots on it was an absolute beauty!

[@jessejr18]

Yea no doubt bro, definitely one for the books. Stay safe out there and keep up the good work 👍

[@Wish4Fish]

Thank you very much.

[@tigersteamer]

Really good video. And of course the donut burger😃

[@Wish4Fish]

Thank you very much!

[@jeffreybencher707]

Im going fishing this weekend and this video got me so pumped! Making it look easy. Does anyone know a decent fishing spot in Moab, UT near gemini bridges? I am heading out camping there this weekend but im taking my fly gear with me. Great video, thanks!

[@Wish4Fish]

Thank you very much for the kind words and support. Unfortunately I am not familiar with that area. Good luck. Thanks again.

[@SwanseaTitanFan]

I’ve been waiting for the Green, your first trip inspired my brother and me to go. Unfortunately Moe was booked and we went with another outfitter. We are hoping to get back there next year. Thanks mate.

[@Wish4Fish]

That's awesome John! That's what it's all about right there! Shame you couldn't get Doug. I would try to book as early as possible. He's in high demand when you're the best! 😉

[@bryanowen2881]

Try and get Jeremy or Colby with Spinner Fall you won't be disappointed!

[@Wish4Fish]

@@bryanowen2881 - Spinner Fall SUCKS! I had one of their douche guides float right through my hole I was fishing while I was wading. Not only did he float through my hole but he allowed clients to cast right through it. Any company that has their guides do that are worthless.

[@bryanowen2881]

@@Wish4Fish Lol that's funny! I know Jeremy and Colby very well and they are great guys! Who knows maybe the guide was new or having a bad day. I live in Park City and fish the Green all the time. I generally stay off the A section. It can get a little crazy!

[@Wish4Fish]

@@bryanowen2881 - I can't speak for those two but I would NEVER support a company that has their guides doing that! I have never heard of one bad thing mentioned about Doug or Old Moe Guide Service. Ever! Can't say the same about them. I have heard negative comments from clients and fans about SF.

[@jacobvanbrunt1696]

Another great video Ken! What section of the green is your favorite??

[@Wish4Fish]

Thank you very much Jacob! Thats a tough one. For numbers I would say A and B. For size I would say B and C. So lets go in the middle and say B. Plus I don't have to wear the stupid life jacket! ;-)

[@flyman451]

Very nice as usual with the same level of excitement on your part - 9:14 is an awesome brown, thick with good colors. No rainbows?

[@Wish4Fish]

Thanks Matt. Yeah, I just don't understand how people can't get excited. When that happens I will just quit. Hmm... now that you mention it, yeah no Bows this trip!

[@flyman451]

@@Wish4Fish Agreed. While I didn't go to Montana this year due to my issues with flying and Covid-19 I will be driving to do as much steelheading as possible at 77 years young.

[@Wish4Fish]

NICE! That's awesome. I hope to be at it at 77! Good luck on your trip!

[@KaptenInsano]

At about 8:20-8:22 in the video what were you doing to the line right before you set the hook? Were you just letting a bit of line out or were you twitching it?

[@Wish4Fish]

Great eye fly man! I was actually wondering if people would catch that and if someone would ask about it! I was letting out line. You can see from the 8:25 mark that there was a fast run that I was fishing. That part happened to be fast than the boat so I had to let out line to keep a drag free drift.

[@KaptenInsano]

Thank you for info, I'm a major novice when it comes to dry fly fishing at any kind of distance, so I always figure it's better to ask and learn all I can when I can.

[@Wish4Fish]

Of course! That's the best way to learn is through others and to ask questions! So feeding line, stack mending and reach casts are all very useful on the water. Manipulating the line to your advantage can be key! Please feel free to hit me up anytime if you have any questions. If you're on Instagram you would join my Wednesday Questions & Answers. Or you can just DM me whenever.

[@jayk.2276]

I have the airflo superflo river and stream and it always has memory kinks in it and is not as fluid as rio golds or the previous series of airflo. Am I doing something wrong with the fly line?

[@Wish4Fish]

So it’s very possible that you twisted the line. This can happen when putting it on the reel if not done correctly. Did you line it off the spool? It can also happen if you stepped on the line or tried to brush it to the side. Line memory happens to all the lines. Although strange that you said I that Airflo is giving you trouble because it usually gives me the least about of trouble.

[@jayk.2276]

@@Wish4Fish okay, is there a way to untwist it haha. I guess i wouldn't say trouble since you are correct, it is the least amount of problems I've had with a fly line. I stay away from rio because they crumble apart, which is why I went to airflo. And I did spool it myself haha.

[@Wish4Fish]

Getting it spooled is definitely the way to go! Unfortunately not the easiest way. Do you have a spooling device? That does help. What I do is let the line go downstream all the way to the backing and give it a couple flicks of the rod tip and real it back up. Hope that helps. It had happened to me before as well. Like you said, the least amount of trouble is with Airflo but perfect is impossible 😉

[@dankochanek8056]

What fly rod are you using in this video? I like it.

[@Wish4Fish]

Obviously you didn't watch till the end Dan! Busted ;-) I always have a equipment list in the description box below the video.

[@dankochanek8056]

@@Wish4Fish I never read that stuff. But maybe I should.

[@Wish4Fish]

Haha... sometimes it has useful information. Like equipment and contact info. If you watch the end of the video I explain what I'm using and why.

[@dankochanek8056]

@@Wish4Fish I stopped it at the cookie. I have now finished it. Good stuff. Thanks. Busted!!! lol

[@Wish4Fish]

Well, at least you stopped after the most delicious part. 😉 Thank you very much Dan.

[@stevemd8947]

Were you floating part b?

[@Wish4Fish]

Yes

[@TopSecretVid]

15k fish per mile...its almost like they are in a barrel..

[@Wish4Fish]

No kidding. Very nice average size as well.

[@vikinganglers1672]

I really enjoy how your videos flow... would love some advice on filming and editing... if you have time, check my channel out!🍻🍻

[@Wish4Fish]

Thank you very much for the kind words.