Backcountry Fly Fishing For Brook Trout In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Brook Trout are some of the most beautiful fish you can catch, and fly fishing for native Southern Appalachian Brook Trout in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a great way to experience them in their natural habitat. This video highlights a backpacking overnighter into the Upper Ravens Fork watershed for some backcountry fly fishing.
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@helmkaj 8 лет назад

I did a small day trip like this near Goshen Pass in late November. Even though the fish are small it was an amazing experience. Every fish was beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

@velojayf 7 лет назад

Thank you so much for posting this. You're making me homesick for the Smokies. I caught my first Brookie on a fly I tied on Lynn Camp Prong. I don't know a better feeling than taking a native Brookie on a fly you tied.

@What_If_We_Tried 7 лет назад

Excellent video!! I haven't gone fly fishing in years, in the past, I have only gone day hiking to find a fishy looking creek or stream, and since moving to East Tennessee, have decided to get into backpacking fly fishing. Your video was PERFECT for me, because it answered a lot of my questions concerning pack size, and gear / shelter selection and load out. Last, you are an excellent videographer, and a natural story teller. Your underwater release shots were fantastic, and including your camera setup was very helpful as well. Thank-you...

@lethalpickleballers 7 лет назад

I love how you handle those fish with so much care

@calebbonner2571 7 лет назад

Have been fishing that stretch since I was 12 years old! Absolutely beautiful and rugged territory.

@ctownsen357 8 лет назад

Great video and thank you for the explanation of all your gear! I've fished that location. Beautiful. My son and I encountered a momma bear and cubs on our last hike to that spot. That got our adrenalin going and we double timed it up over the ridge.

@rudyarcher4928 3 года назад

i know Im kind of off topic but do anybody know of a good place to watch new series online?

@josephzayd9831 3 года назад

@Rudy Archer Flixportal :)

@rudyarcher4928 3 года назад

@Joseph Zayd Thank you, I went there and it seems to work :) I appreciate it!!

@josephzayd9831 3 года назад

@Rudy Archer happy to help =)

@w.l.parrish629 7 лет назад

One of the best hiking-fishing videos I have seen of late. That is one stream that is on my list.

@camodudemtbh7594 7 лет назад

great, I love fly fishing. My dream is to fly fish the Sierra's for Golden Trout.

@zackwinkler6799 8 лет назад

Great smokey mountains have amazing trout fishing I go there every year

@radio2operate 7 лет назад

Thanks for taking us along on your hike in fly fishing trip.What a beautiful place to enjoy God's great creation.Also thanks for adding the equipment checklist at the end of your video.We all like to see the gear used to get new ideas.Thanks again for the great video.

@brandonbledsoe1025 4 года назад

Great vid. Very informative and easy to watch. Subscribed.

@kentricheson7492 4 года назад

Great video ! Just moved back to NC after 28 years in NH ! Blue lining in the White Mountains was one of my favorites...hope to recreate those memories in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains.....really funny we have the same boots....I fish an Orvis Superfine fliberglass 4wt....thanx for the post !

@Deenihan18 5 лет назад

Beautiful native brook trout. Few and far between in NC. Got to hike to get to them. That's a grear spot you got

@dragodons 8 лет назад

Nice relaxing time..look like the little brookies I've seen in little mountain streams upstate NY.

@ru2yaz33 7 лет назад

I am surprised that the fish were not spooked easily. I've fly fish the small streams in the Rockies and Southwest were you have hide or come in low to the streams or you scare the fish off, or you see the fish zip away from you.

@skatir9 7 лет назад

Good stuff. I have spent over a decade fly fishing the upper portions of that river. Its insane when you get 3-4 miles above where you camped.

@jeffreyklug846 7 лет назад

What is the name of the river? Didn't hear him mention it in the video.

@kevn99 6 лет назад

Yeah...people don't give that away. Audistyle could tell from the surroundings where it was in NC Smokies.

@yopierre6407 6 лет назад

Kevin it’s just upper ravens fork and you can tell exactly where he was based on the trail he’s on and he says it in the description

@yopierre6407 6 лет назад

jeffrey klug he’s in the upper raven fork, just look it up and you’ll find it and the trail he went on and everything

@blairalley 7 лет назад

Great video. Appreciate you sharing! Miss my childhood growing up in the Smokies backyard.

@adambuzzo 8 лет назад

awesome stuff, hopefully ill be down there soon

@JimDavis4 8 лет назад

Very nice - looks like a great trip.

@toddb1765 8 лет назад

Reminds me of my camping trips!

@mdhadiuzzamanhadi6726 7 лет назад

Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing!

@jderifaj 8 лет назад

Great Video! I live in N.C. It's nice of you to show and explain the gear. Really appreciate it.

@aftermanyasummer2585 7 лет назад

What a place!

@austinsmith2996 7 лет назад

was lucky enough to catch my first brook here as well about same time you posted this video awesome location

@johnzane3977 7 лет назад

What a great place! I'm jealous!

@tnpharmd 7 лет назад

The Jackson Kayak guy!!! LOL

@capt.toddwalkersonofafish7206 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing. Awesome video

@Roc1n 7 лет назад

Wow man, I have been watching backwoods fishing vids for a while and this is the most complete and entertaining one. Great work!

@christopherbrady5003 6 лет назад

Can't beat an orange stimulator!! Campsite 30 is my favorite.

@mattprince2532 7 лет назад

Great video. Thanks for going through your gear. Very informative.

@dougroberts4535 7 лет назад

Great video! Looks like it would have been a blast!

@pjmacneil8406 6 лет назад

Was hoping you would have used that Tenkara rod ;) Looks like a nice trip - thanks for sharing.

@hallsweldingservice 6 лет назад

Nice brookies.

@lawrenced1022 7 лет назад

Great video

@flyrodhiker8326 7 лет назад

Great video thanks for sharing!

@anglerinsight2571 8 лет назад

amazing footage

@dinidain 7 лет назад

Awesome video

@virginiaflyfishing4699 8 лет назад

absolutely incredible video. Really enjoyed. Can't wait to get down there!

@erniewalker5050 8 лет назад

great video. thanks for spending your time filming for us. love the made in the U.S.A! always wanted to see a video on hiking to fish that talked about the gear. now I can plan and research. thanks again and God bless.

@illinoisfishing7211 7 лет назад

awesome video

@ChrisWalklet 7 лет назад

Nice video. Beautiful country.

@Halliday55 7 лет назад

Great video. Heading out for a couple of days of back country fishing is the way to go. I especially like the gear run down. I have my back country fishing/travel set up and it takes a while to get things as you like them, I like seeing how others do it too. Im sure we are all within a few dollars of each other and if you threw everything on the scale we all probably weigh out the same. Im going to hit the subscribe button so keep up the good work!!

@RickyRic995 7 лет назад

great video

@meandonlymeandher5747 8 лет назад

Beautiful sir , keep it up ...

@StephenRT 8 лет назад

Awesome footage brotha. Great video.

@fishingk268 6 лет назад

wow wow awesome

@GioMauriello 7 лет назад

great video man, i just found you and i already subscribed. love the work man.

@raymondbarron3597 8 лет назад

Great video man, keep them coming like this man. That's my kind of fishing an adventure.

@davidbattit1185 7 лет назад

First video from your channel I watched and it was good enough to make me subscribe

@Arrowhead-Equipment 7 лет назад

Nice Video. Well shot and edited.

@matthewherzog6155 8 лет назад

These are ideal condition for tenkara fishing.

@01dixieforever01 6 лет назад

idk he was making some long casts that tenkara couldn't get to... and if you noticed that his rod was short... tenkara rod would be a little long for this river... better off just to buy a fly rod and reel

@capnhowdy3406 5 лет назад

I fish small streams in and around the smokies and cohuttas and agree with the short fly rod instead of a tenkara. I thought the tenkara would be great but it really is difficult because of how tight it is. Rolling cast and flipping are your best friends here! Lol

@josephkain8372 8 лет назад

awesome video man

@louisianaoutdoors6907 8 лет назад

Thanks

@zachberman9785 2 года назад

Whereabouts is there camping access? Good video.

@daves_craft_bbq_n_grill 8 лет назад

Nothing like catching Appalachian brook trout

@ArduousAnt 7 лет назад

Great video! liked and subbed! :) Thanks and keep it up! :D

@JorgeAlbertoDreher 7 лет назад

Beatifuls trouts

@trevorfuson715 7 лет назад

Very vivid ! Great filming . I just subscribed and I'm heading downstairs to dig my gear out. I'm so siked. Can't wait to watch the next one. That is a Go-Pro you are using ,Correct ???

@jarrodkenny6793 7 лет назад

I fish for these babies by myself all the time by my self in the JNF

@paulcox8046 7 лет назад

Well done video. You using a go pro? The under water clarity is fantastic.

@prorailer 7 лет назад

Hi, amazing video!!!! any tips for fishing these small streams? I try fishing the appalachians sometimes but im stuck to only a few spots due to it being so tight ( my rod is an 8.9') any tips for this? Also would you reccomend drys or nymphs?

@velojayf 7 лет назад

Great video! I love fishing the Smokies. What was the name of the backpack you used? I couldn't understand what you said.

@aklags 8 лет назад

Didn't bust out that tenkara rod? Perfect for this kind of stream :)

@AVSOUTDOOR 8 лет назад

Awesome video! Have you ever come across any bears in that area? If so what precautionary measures did you take besides hanging your food high?

@jmsmooch 8 лет назад

Great vid. I've fished some 'other' Brookie water in the park. Gonna do this one soon. Is there a gauge that would give a reasonable approximation of water levels that far up?

@DT-bh7mv 7 лет назад

That looks awesome, were there any other fisherman way up where you were? And also, would you say the upper section you were at gets fished a lot? Any feedback would be appreciated

@tmrssmr 8 лет назад

DB, i assuming you solo fished based upon the video-in you Go-Pro kit i noticed an orange object. a Spot Gen 3? just curious as i solo hike out of Deep Creek and carry one too. nice video, SR

@coreybrazil8598 8 лет назад

Really enjoyed your video. It has inspired me to take my own trip! I did have 2 questions: 1) how did you keep battery in your Hero? do you have several batteries? 2) Could you recommend some dries? patterns/sizes? Thank you

@coreybrazil8598 8 лет назад

I will be taking a trip this fall

@laurasimmons3125 8 лет назад

What backcountry site were you at I've checked my map were you in the #44 area? Awesome video

@jrcflaus 2 года назад

Does anyone know if you can park your car at that trailhead? I'm planning a trip there in March 2022 and would like to hit this spot.

@1davejames1 8 лет назад

Great video Damon! Could you link some of the stuff you used for your trip? Where to buy? I usually go to the Smokies once or twice a year. Those high mountain streams are worth the trip!

@1davejames1 8 лет назад

+Damon Bungard Thanks for the info.. How far of a hike is it to the ridge then over to the bridge? I'm wanting to take my 9 year old on his first fly fishing\backwoods camping trip. I'd love for him to catch a brookie.

@mcopilot 7 лет назад

what are some of your favorite flies to use? and for what time of the year? thanks

@parkerflock7073 8 лет назад

good fishing what weight was your fly rod?

@johndoe-gm1lt 8 лет назад

What was your total pack weight and where did you park your vehicle? Is there enough good spots for a hammock setup?

@louisianaoutdoors6907 8 лет назад

Hey what were they biting on if you don't mind telling

@DillonHuffmanOutdoors 8 лет назад

+Damon Bungard Awesome video man!

@oliverteschner5161 7 лет назад

Why are you using a 4 weight rodnon such a small creek with fish that size? Wouldn't it be better with like a 2 weight?

@wildsau1965 7 лет назад

are you allowedto fish all year round there. it looks awsome there

@ianwright9619 6 лет назад

We have an upcoming trip and I was wondering how hard is it to fish these streams and if you had any tips?

@gmurph4121 8 лет назад

What kind of dry flys did u use, also what size?

@armandoveloz5644 6 лет назад

What size was the fly rod set up etc you where using

@toddb1765 8 лет назад

Do you cinch the barbed hooks on your flies when fishing for native Brookies?

@stonefly4894 8 лет назад

Please do.So much easier on the fish.Also,think about it,debarbed hooks produce a much quicker,smoother hook set.Much easier on the angler also when he hooks himself.Happy fishing,and God bless

@toddb1765 8 лет назад

Thanks! I appreciate it!

@joshuai3360 7 лет назад

What is the sleep system you are using? I can't seem to find it!

@DamonBungard 7 лет назад

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@deanconn8253 7 лет назад

Nice looking boots. Are the water resistant? What brand?

@DamonBungard 7 лет назад

They are wading boots from Simms

@prorailer 7 лет назад

Also, what trail were you on to get to these spots? it looks amazing!

@killinbucksandcatchingchun1738 7 лет назад

prorailer Hyatt ridge trail and he is fishing one enloe creek

@prorailer 7 лет назад

WNC OUTDOORSMEN! thanks

@MiddleEarthTenkara 6 лет назад

You make catching fish look so easy lol. Great video. I fish the same type of water, but I use a Tenkara rod. Wrestling a large trout with a Tenkara rod is so much fun and is perfect for that kind of water. Liked and subscribed. I hope you keep making videos. If you have time, check out my videos - I've only made a few, but it will give you an idea of how I fish...feedback is appreciated since I'm new to fishing. Anyway, thanks for sharing. -Holly

@fishinkraus243 7 лет назад

what length fly rods were those?

@CampCreekGrass 7 лет назад

Have you been to the big pool?

@majbatou707 7 лет назад

that's living

@CampCreekGrass 7 лет назад

Are you at the big pool

@fishbone7478 7 лет назад

What pound tippit do u use

@kyangler136 8 лет назад

What fly did you use? I've always wanted to catch an brookie.

@kyangler136 8 лет назад

Thanks! Really appreciate it.

@bennettragland794 8 лет назад

What campsite were you at? 44? 47?

@joshuasimmons7580 8 лет назад

What campsite were you at?

@lewisnclark4631 8 лет назад

Was that campsite 47?

@jimmyhintz8850 7 лет назад

when do you now what a brook trout is a brook trout

@Sills71 7 лет назад

Props for your release technique... most morons on RU-vid don't handle and release fish properly. You

@nicholasreif3443 7 лет назад

Is there any other way to release a fish? That's the only way I've done it.

@DalonCole 8 лет назад

Great video. I would have been having Trout for dinner.

@andersonnewman5540 7 лет назад

And its because of people like you, that are the reason we have hatcheries...

@andersonnewman5540 7 лет назад

fly fishing a fly fisherman who hates wild fish? Classy lol

@mikehuntsmels9680 7 лет назад

Anderson Newman i dont hate wild fish...i hate stocked trout but i keep trout sometimes but rarely. you think that trout should never be kept and thats bs

@andersonnewman5540 7 лет назад

fly fishing you said you would have kept the wild fish in the video... that's why I commented. I dont have a problem with keeping sizable stocked trout in the warmer seasons.

@mikehuntsmels9680 7 лет назад

Anderson Newman its not me that said i would keep it but i rarely keep em if they dont survive