Nymphing up Wild Browns in Stained Water - Fly Fishing the Driftless (Day 5)

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It's my final day Fly Fishing the Driftless and wouldn't you know it...the weather turned. Just after arriving, strong storms move through the area. I had to wait it out in the mobile condo. The amount of rain that fell had me concerned about the water conditions. But if you saw my "Fishing Stained Water" video, then you know, I look forward to fishing stained water. When I saw the stream, slightly stained and flowing great, I knew it was going to be a fantastic afternoon. The wild browns were out in force and I had it to myself for most of the afternoon....guessing some anglers didn't want to fish stained water! I do! Be sure to check out my Colorado or Wyoming series! See the other parts from this series below:
Day 1: Fly Fishing the Driftless for wild browns - • Fly Fishing the Driftl...
Day 2: Fly Fishing a small stream in the Driftless - • Fly Fishing a Small St...
Day 3: Exploring a new stream in the Driftless - • Fly Fishing the Driftl...
Day 4: Finally get a dry fly bite in the Driftless - • DRY FLY FISHING the Dr...
Fly Fishing Tip - Nymphing in Stained Water: • Fly Fishing Tip - Nymp...
Gear: Orvis Superfine Carbon 7.5' 3wt
Orvis Battenkill II reel
Orvis Pro Textured fly line
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@kimnielsen7449 4 года назад

I don’t understand why he does not have 500.000 followers, he has so much knowledge, great content

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

It's a mystery but some might argue the knowledge part lol!

@williamwojcieszek4320 4 года назад

And a very likable personality. I agree

@williamwojcieszek4320 4 года назад

I just love how this footage and your commentary depicts wild trout behavior vs stockers. So cool.

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Thank you, definitely trying to add more of my approach to each video...since that's been a common request!

@williamwojcieszek4320 4 года назад

@@LooknFishy In general, when you have a scenario where you want to use a dry-dropper and water depth is varying from run to run, do you re-rig and tie on a longer piece of tippet between dry and nymph or do you use some sort of an adjustable system?

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

It just depends on the day. If it's worth it to adjust, I'll keep a couple systems ready to go by using a uni knot...backing off the knot and switching out the dropper as needed. But if it becomes too much work I just drop the dropper or go with an emerger. In the White River video, we did this pretty often as the browns were taking the dropper but we wanted to get a few on the dry. The uni makes it quick to remove the dropper and in that case replace the dry as often as we wanted...they still took the dropper and the bows ate the dry!

@tightliningmd 4 года назад

Rain can be your best friend. Love it! Sunny bluebird days can be your worst friend. Not everyone is willing to put in the work for it. Good video, keep em coming!

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Love it when it rains! Less people and the fish seem to show up more!

@jonclay1563 4 года назад

"I don't want to be struck by lightening, cause that's no fun". LOL Truer words couldn't be spoken. Another fun video to watch Drew. Can't wait for the next adventure.

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Thank u, I only speak the truth. Planning to start one very soon!

@OverlandPNW 4 года назад

I liked seeing the San Juan worm at the end. Not an everyday go to for me but in the right water, I've pulled some nice fish out with them. Great action in this video. You are catching so many nice fish, you might need to head to New Zealand to catch bigger, Ha !

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Same here, there's definitely a time for the sjw...high, fast, stained water...that looks like worm water to me lol! I definitely need to find a way to NZ! That would be such a good time!

@gordiejones2039 4 года назад

you are deadly with that nymph rod! Dying to see streamers in that water for a BIGGER brown that is hunting after that rain. great videos and inspiration, thanks

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

You and me both, that flow and stain screamed streamer. Gotta remember to pack the streamer box. Gotta get more organized lol!

@garykolanda5208 4 года назад

Drew, that was a tremendous set of videos of the Driftless Region. I like your keep it simple approach and look forward to the next video.

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Thank you, definitely going with the less is more approach, plus add some of the requests from comments...just share the day as it happens! Hoping to leave this weekend but got the tip vid and a redfish video loaded.

@kravist518 4 года назад

That Redband was a beautiful fish great video as always

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Definitely was and one of the prettiest fish from the trip!

@garylee190 4 года назад

Another great video. Really like your release technique - allowing catch to recover before releasing back into the stream.

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

No question, always do my best to release them safely and let them tell me when they are ready!

@HighEndTroutFishing 4 года назад

wow good looking trouts :D amazing ~

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Thanks dude, was a good time for sure!

@sudiste12 4 года назад

Nice one man ! Thanks for sharing ;)

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Happy to do it, thank ya!

@AnotherFishingAdventure 4 года назад

Great video, keep it up!

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Will do, thanks dudes!

@lanefaver8899 4 года назад

Another great video! I always try and recommend you to other anglers!

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Your comment means so much to me! I tell people all the time, I'd rather have a persons respect than anything else! Thank you for the good vibes!

@Chricke87 4 года назад

Awesome videos man! Just found your chanel from Instagram (where you have equally good content!) 🤩

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Thank you, really digging being able to add more to the story here and not just quick clips on IG. Appreciate the kind words!

@hillbillysportsman5818 4 года назад

Thanks for showing your set-up! Next time show your camping set-up also.

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Haha, nothing to show...just an air mattress in the minivan! But will do next time I set up a camp!

@jimpyle560 3 года назад

Good stuff. Ever make a smallmouth video? I could use the help with catching them on flies.

@LooknFishy 3 года назад

Never made a trip this year, have done plenty in the past. Hope to get some trips in next year...along with some pike...missed throwing big streamers for these aggresive guys!

@tedthedog5612 4 года назад

Thanks for the rig setup. Wondering what you use for camera and sound (and editing), amazing quality!

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

You bet, happy to include what others have requested! So I shot with a gopro hero8 for the video and audio...not having a housing helps tremendously! Edit...really just cut the clips using adobe premier elements 13...it was the software included with my laptop. I don't really do much except add some lighting and maybe slow down some releases, I tend to move quick from the net to the water lol! Its been a great grab and go camera...don't really feel like messing with tech when I'm on the road fishing!

@stephenbrody2717 4 года назад

I love the bush wracking view you always give on your way to the water. Another cool video. How were the nettles? They seem to stick around forever and die hard. Yarn indicator? I could not see on my phone. Editing is always solid dude!

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Yep, dorsey yarn on this trip. Those nettles are brutal and everywhere! Appreciate it!

@prestongizzi2210 4 года назад

Could you do a video sometime about your mending. It’s sick. Thanks

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Yes sir, gonna try to do one soon, dedicated to mending. Had a few requests for it!

@williamwojcieszek4320 4 года назад

Awesome job on this one, Drew! They keep getting better. So after the rain, did you try a streamer at all? I always thought the stain gets the predatory fish active? The nymphing obviously was money, I need to nymph more and use streamers less.

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

So...I wanted to throw a streamer but again forgot my streamer box at home. Was kicking myself for it but I don't mind nymphing either!

@supabakezoid5643 4 года назад

Back in the college days if it had or we knew it was going to rain, we would head to some of the bigger holes and streamer fish. My brother is a fan of hole hopping and chucking cranks. Especially the river tribs.

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

@@supabakezoid5643 yep, I had the same idea. Started to rig up my 6wt with sinktip and carry 2 rods back. Which reminds me to get my reels out from the under passenger seat of the minivan lol!

@supabakezoid5643 4 года назад

@@LooknFishy That area has a ton to offer. One just has to be comfy out of their zone a bit since they are "roads less traveled" but once you get going....it's on! I drive for work quite a bit and I have a rig or two in the car. A spin set and the 4wt. That way if something is looknfishy........lol

@supabakezoid5643 4 года назад

@@LooknFishy And again I appreciate the vids! Good stuff!

@donbushek 3 года назад

I was surprised to see how much weight you were using considering how small the water was and your 3wt line. Does it feel like you’re pushing the limits of the line’s carrying capacity? In my mind, a 3wt is more of dry fly rod but it seems to be working fine as a nymph rod for you.

@LooknFishy 3 года назад

Yep, one of the reasons I choose the carbon and not true glass is its ability to nymph heavy rigs and throw dries. I use a 3wt more for the type of water, and not so much for the dry fly ability...but I do get why people go glass and throw dries. I just like to fish and be covered for everything!

@monlunyee4019 4 года назад

how do you like the textured pro orvis line? is it significantly different with mending or distance. I remember the sharkskin scientific angler lines and they were really abrasive against the finger that I used to trap the line when setting the hook. how is this line been for you - just thinking about this one vs the new rio epic lines. ever thinking about doing a review for the line?

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Yea I was skeptical after some friends warned me of the sharkskin but it's much better. I believe it mends and shots better. Just talked my buddy who was not a fan of the sk, into trying it, and he's been very impressed. I have not, figured since its been out, there was a review already. Always hesitant just b/c there's alot of distrust in reviews or recommendations now.

@RBoas 4 года назад

Is there a way to highlight the indicator location right after you cast? I start scanning the river in the general area of the cast but rarely pick up the indicator before you land a fish. I just like to watch the drift and see the hit. Sometimes I can see it, depends on lighting and the color.

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Probably is, I'll see if I can figure it out. Technology challenged for sure lol!

@RBoas 4 года назад

@@LooknFishy no worries, justice curious. I can cast it to my TV, pause it right after you cast, and wear my glasses too, I'm being lazy 😉🤣

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Haha, no worries!

@RBoas 4 года назад

Ok, fishing question now. How deep is that water? Based on your dropper length it is shallower than it looks. That is unless your not trying to stay near the bottom and instead fishing somewhere else in the water column.

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

So it really varied. Some deep and some shallow sections but also a lot of vegetation with holes that I tried to fish right above. The trout would hand out in the the holes and wait for food to pass over. That's why having an easily adjustable indicator is so helpful!

@TheNiRho 4 года назад

What indicator r you using? Love the content. !

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Dorsey yarn indicator...got a vid in my tips playlist talking about it. Another from troutbitten that goes into more detail...dig those indis!

@gerbenheijdt4698 4 года назад

Nice little stream beautiful brownies. Witch fly’ s are you using ?

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

Walk thru my entire set up, including flies at the end of the video

@gerbenheijdt4698 4 года назад

Thanks for the information i was to quick with My asking. I have just seen the last minits of the nice video. 😀👍

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

@@gerbenheijdt4698 no worries, it was a long video! Just couldn't find a way to capture the day under 20 mins lol!

@Christiantoney1 4 года назад

Drew, when you fish in the Driftless, do you single nymph?

@Christiantoney1 4 года назад

Answered my own question hahah

@LooknFishy 4 года назад

I will fish a single nymph, if they are locked on one fly...most of the time that happens when the dropper gets too small or no tag end from changing the 2nd fly...and there has not been any reason to stop fishing to replace it. That happened a couple times on this trip...too lazy to add it back and decided to keep fishing and see if it was needed, which it wasn't. I almost always fish 2 flies.