Olympic Peninsula Steelhead - Winter Fly Fishing by Todd Moen

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Click Here To Subscribe to the Catch Magazine RU-vid Channel ►goo.gl/9Z5dTu - Fly fishing for the mighty steelhead is not always pretty, and this issue's T-Motion theater illustrates the very real deal in the search for Pacific Northwest steelies. The weather during this early spring shoot was as usual; rain, rain and more rain. The rivers rose fast, cleared out, and rose again with each new rain storm. My friend and angler on film, Jack Mitchell, has lived in the Pacific Northwest his entire life and has been guiding and chasing steelhead for most of his years. Despite his expertise, the very real deal of fly fishing for steelhead means that there are no guarantees. It took us many attempts, many hours on the river, and many conversations. Finally we landed a steelhead, but it was what Jack calls "arduous patience" that made it all happen. As in every video shoot, I appreciate the cooperation and joviality of my anglers. Jack is as jovial as they come. What an adventure! Thanks to Jack Mitchell of The Steelhead Ranch theeveninghatch..., and to Eddie Bauer for their generous support. For this and more go to www.CatchMagazine.net
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@surethingsfly 7 лет назад

That was fantastic. Wonderful production. Quickest eleven mins of video I've watched in sometime. Very enjoyable, thank you Todd. ATB.

@StevenBakerDive 7 лет назад

My brother in law just sent me this link and those were my words exactly...the quickest 11 minutes ever...Todd Moen you're the best!!!! I like to make fishing videos...yours are of the quality that everyone should strive for!!!

@Raevenswood 4 года назад

these Todd Moen films are the best thing ever.

@adamrecon 5 лет назад

First off, I just want to say thank you. I am deployed right now and will be away from home for 7 months. Your videos are providing me a great deal of comfort and retreat. Very well done. The best fishing videos on the web.

@jacobzirkle9153 5 лет назад

That fish flashing before the hook set around 10:20 was fire

@arcticstar1 5 лет назад

Dang good catch Jacob! I didn't notice!

@leakywaders7157 4 года назад

Todd, Sir, you are the Master! Keep on keepin' on, Brother. We all are indebted to you for your work.

@puprilla 2 года назад

I 100% believe u need confidence to fish I see to many ppl give up without even trying. Tight lines and beautiful video.

@CatchMagazine 2 года назад

Thanks so much for watching. Appreciate it.

@SteelyFisher 7 лет назад

Todd can't imagine the hours of hard work that go into these films but they definitely touch on the feelings and emotions of every hardcore steelhead fishermen, especially OP fishermen! This place and these fish are for sure the reasons many of us grind it out every week at work so we can spend our free time doing what you so vividly show in your films. Having Jack bowing to the fish gods at one point in this video shows how much even he feels when he loses one of these fish, this is a guy who hooks a lot of fish and guides year round and still feels that hollow emptiness when his line goes slack. Thanks so much for making this video, now I have another video fix to watch when I'm trapped at home waiting to get out for a weekend fishing adventure! Trevor...Trevor Covich likes this!!! The legend lives on!! Trevor you and Ben leave a few for us working stiffs will ya, and tell Mike to get back to work!

@SteelyFisher 7 лет назад

10:18 OH YA! That's what it's all about, and to actually capture it on film...Amazing! Great job Todd!

@bigkemna87 7 лет назад

So many great videos but this might be my favorite! I can't help but watching it over and over. Really captures the essence of Winter Steelheading. The scenery, the music and the grizzled steelhead junkie. Once again Todd nails it!

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

Thanks Michael. Really appreciate the comments. It's just not easy being out there, but it sure looks like fun. Putting a camera in your hand... well thats another story!

@THESPORTINGCAMP 6 лет назад

Todd Moen is the king!

@rextuller3498 8 месяцев назад

makes me want to get back to swinging flies on the Trinity!

@MrBp2404 7 лет назад

I watch this video atleast 3 times a day, Well done... Love that reaction when his line goes slack and then he says "dude you tell me what I should have done" priceless ;)

@richardblazek4780 3 года назад

The scenery is worth watching this video. Seeing Gods hands in everything.

@CatchMagazine 2 года назад

Thank you!

@bagusindahono8293 5 лет назад

Nice shoot... Nice job... This is the art of angling...

@fishingtrippy 9 месяцев назад

This was fun to watch!

@CatchMagazine 9 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@awaken77 5 лет назад

another great fly fishing film to collection!

@Jesse-cy7ws 6 лет назад

'Lost that lovin' feeling'. I often sing the same song when swinging flies. LOL.

@Barefootjake 7 лет назад

Just fished this river today. I could spend a lifetime there. Obsessed!

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

Barefoot Jake Hikes Olympic Awesome Jake. How was it?

@Barefootjake 7 лет назад

Amazing! Cold and not as wet, as in this video. Today would be another story. It's blown out for sure!

@fabrub 5 лет назад

Hey Todd, cathmag! Year after year every winter where i live, in argentina your videos inspire me to the core. The equipments, fisheries, videoshots, and the beautifull music make me dream on!! Totally thanks!!

@sandylockleer8976 5 лет назад

Great video Todd. Nice casting there Jack. Makes me want to get out on the water.

@CatchMagazine 5 лет назад

Thanks Sandy!

@Iheartmyson 5 лет назад

Enjoying your videos so much. The sceneries are awesome. And the fishing is spectacular

@marnold3450 7 лет назад

As always, great video! Thanks for keeping us entertained and inspired!

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

M Arnold Thanks for taking the time to watch!!!

@muffkenz4 5 лет назад

Hi from New Zealand Todd. Great video and bright back wonderful memories for me of fishing the peninsula in a drift boat ably guided by "The Great Gus Garcia" from Seattle. Oh. how I wish I could do again!

@DylanHarperGolf 11 месяцев назад

Such a well put together video. Gives me so much inspiration day in and day out to get on the river.

@CatchMagazine 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@rowenehood3088 7 лет назад

I so enjoy all your videos....so informative and truly interesting....only wish they were longer. You put so much into your site. Thank you for always keeping us up on the latest!!! Keep up the great work guys!!!

@richarde1355 5 лет назад

The angler sounds like Jack Mitchell...some great fishing tips! Yep, confidence in your equipment and fly are huge contributors to fishing success.

@the_anglers_path 7 лет назад

Your channel is very well done... as if just being out there isn't an inspiration enough, you put it on my fingertips. I subscribed. Thanks

@notpopebuthope 7 лет назад

Congratulations! Another masterpiece in fishing-videos! SALUT!

@carlito_148 4 года назад

Im from the peninsula. So spiritual there. My dad fished bogachiel Dungeness elwha steelhead was a easy catch then. Still love fishing there

@TodayJuhJuhJr 7 лет назад

5 people are idiots. Another great one Todd, perfect way to unwind after a long night shift at the hospital.

@arthurwomack843 5 лет назад

Well done sir. Beautiful videography, music, and content. Thank you

@liamr-f2881 7 лет назад

Awesome video as always! I always look forward to watching your stuff, it's always beautifully shot and really showcases some neat fishing. Can't wait for more! -Liam

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

Ontario Outdoorsman Thanks Liam! Really appreciate it. More coming! Thanks for taking the time to watch these videos.

@chmith27 7 лет назад

liked the rain shots, water on lens etc.

@impact5095 7 лет назад

Jack your awesome

@FlyFishingwithLadin 2 года назад

You do a great job with your videos....very motivational!

@CatchMagazine 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@ahenneka 7 лет назад

Thank you so much for publicing another awesome video that shows the essence of flyfishing, it is really great to do but also requires a lot of commitment especially in winter. I also like those voice overs it seems easy to do but I know it isn't.

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

Aart Hennekes Thanks for the great comments Aart! You are right about taking time and commitment during winter. Winter run fish are tough... that's an understatement!

@SurfSkagit 4 года назад

Definitely a tough one clip 👌 Awesome!!

@sandeel2 7 лет назад

Jack is the first guy i,v seen not striking hard into a fish.He does it the way we use over here for Atlantic Salmon,just letting the fish tighten up.

@coreygolphenee9633 2 года назад

You can't trout strike with a spey rod, you will lose 90 percent of your fish

@markstrempel4747 7 лет назад

I was out there in 1988 love the country fishing looks great too!

@FerngullyFlyGuy 7 лет назад

This is the best fly video I've seen yet great stuff

@56Axis 7 лет назад

awesome video!! Great advice!! Thanks!! :) I love steelhead fishing with my fly rod..oh, yeah!! :)

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

Esther Frasher Hi Esther! Thanks for watching. Very cool you fly fish for steelhead!

@dirtbikeTIMES 7 лет назад

I have a little tip for anyone out there in the winter (or early spring if you live in the really cold states as I do) - activate a couple hand warmers and put them in a small heavy duty ziplock bag. When your guides get too frozen to move the line and your leader gets encased in ice, wrap the hand warmers around the ice. Keeps the ice off pretty well, and you have an excuse to warm your hands in the progress. If you use really light tippet keep the hand warmers moving on the line so you don't melt through.

@masonbeck4305 7 лет назад

I'm new to this channel and I already love the content. You can't get this from any other channel. Thanks.

@Sacca_OutDoors 7 лет назад

Great vid like always! Thanks for the hard work you put into filming and sharing your adventures with us

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

Thanks so much for the comments. I really appreciate the support. Hope you are having some success this year with these fish!

@Sacca_OutDoors 7 лет назад

Yes blessed to be in steelhead alley and able to fish these amazing fish 8 months out of the year to me there is no better fish to catch

@billkasal5220 7 лет назад

Beautifully done!

@chalkstreamfly2930 7 лет назад

Awesome video! Incredible scenery. Makes us wanna swim across the pond as soon as possible!

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

Chalkstream Fly Thanks... well if ya do get over here make sure to connect with The Evening Hatch to learn about the beautiful Olympic Peninsula.

@coreygolphenee9633 2 года назад

You have Scotland why? What I would give to throw mid and long belly spey lines with light tackle to Atlantics, and I live in the heart of steelhead country

@darrin990 7 лет назад

Todd, you sir are a master at your craft! well done AGAIN! i could watch your films for hours (well unless i am out fishing myself) Heading down state from my home here in Bend to work the coastal rivers next weekend :) ~Darrin

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

RuNniNg_ WiLd Thanks Darrin! Really appreciate the great comments. Good luck out there buddy!

@chasingchrome 6 лет назад

Lol'ed so hard. I call those "freight trains" 😂😂😂😂

@AS-cv4qz 7 лет назад

great videos man I appreciate your hard work

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

Arkadiusz Sykula Thanks Arkadiusz! I appreciate that you appreciate the hard work factor... it really is HARD work.

@Machster10 3 года назад

Beautiful cinematography. but you do need to tighten those loops and increase line speed.

@salmonninja7223 7 лет назад

Great stuff. I wish we had steelhead over here in the UK. It just looks so good. I'll have to get over there and have a crack at them. I think If I lived in the USA I'd definitely be a Steelhead fisherman! Them rivers you are fishing just look amazing. Keep up the great videos. I'm trying my best over here too!

@coreygolphenee9633 2 года назад

And I wish we had Atlantic salmon and sea trout man, you guys invented this we merely adopted it for our rivers, and you guys get to fish mid and long belly lines which is the ultimate treat

@flyzonesweden 7 лет назад

Great vid Todd! As usual :-)

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

Thanks for the continued support! Really appreciate it! Please get some of your friends to subscribe!!! Have a great day buddy.

@bjornchristiansson2827 5 лет назад

A very nice film of the true life at the river ! I'm agree whit fly must swing above the bottom not on the bottom! And I'm fish micro tubeflies or ed hooks they tend to hook the fish much better! There points are bit outgoing and they digging in different way. I'm use those on float line and from intermediate to sink 3 my goal is present those whit speed . You might try those treble hooks ED that calls from England and I'm use Partridge 4-2# hooks for big salmon in low water in Sweden Norway. I'm enjoying your work nice and good performance sad for lose those fish ! Best regards Bjorn from Sweden 🇸🇪

@tattvamasi_1 4 года назад

👍👏🎣🐟🛶🤝 Thx!

@christianbenedict5136 3 года назад

Great stuff

@CatchMagazine 2 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@Lukasz_Fishing_Ireland 7 лет назад

great video! it looks amazing there :D

@robertpitnick5710 Год назад

Within the context of River Fishing for Steelhead you're absolutely Correct. Hopfully the Fish takes the Fly on the Swing and pretty much hooks itself when it turns. If one keeps their hooks sharp and checks them frequently a Steelhead on the Swing pretty much Hooks itself. This is not Trout Fishing with Dries or Nymphs and a 5 weight Rod. However, if it's very Cold Water conditions and the Fish takes at the end of the swing when the fly is Hanging Straight Down Stream you're kind of screwed. A hookup in that situation is a Crapshoot at Best. The author does mention Stinger Hooks for hang down Fish which is probably one's Best Chance. For Saltwater Flyfishing for Bones and Tarpon the Rod is pointed directly at the Fish while stripping. If the Fish takes the last thing one should do is attempt to set the hook by lifting or sweeping the Rod. It's called a Strip Set with you're Line Hand as I'm sure you're aware. Once the Strip Set has been accomplished there's certainly no harm in driving the hook home with the Rod - sweeping to the side. Especially with a Tarpon and provided they stop long enough to give you that opportunity.

@jacobjesionek 7 лет назад

Awesome video Todd, you know the fishing was tough when a Todd Moen film doesn't show a fish or a take until 6:45! I recently caught my first steelhead and got my buddy on his first! this was in Ohio though and the production quality isn't up to your standards but the videos are up on my other channel Life Outdoors if you want to compare fish! keep it up love all of your stuff!

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

Thanks Jacob! Yeah, it took a few trips to the Olympic Peninsula and hours and hours of work to capture the shots in thisvideo. It was HARD word and I really appreciate that you appreciate this type of work. Chasing steelhead in the rainforest with camera gear isn't easy. Thanks so much for watching sharing with friends!!! I'll check out your channel today!

@jacobjesionek 7 лет назад

CatchMagazine anytime! Thanks so much for taking a look, recently got a new camera so I'm trying to up the quality and editing. My friends and I actually did a road trip on the west coast last summer (also on RU-vid) and Olympic was one of our favorite stops we hiked the Hoh river trail out and back in 2 days so I understand the area you were shooting in somewhat. Hope the new year brings you the explosion your channel deserves!

@awaken77 7 лет назад

that's a real world! sometimes fish doesn't bite for many hours or even days

@hizzoner55 7 лет назад

Awesome release...others should watch how it's done properly..cheers

@СергейМорозов-е2ь 7 лет назад

Todd, this video is very good!!!!

@YTMurdocsocks 6 лет назад

Dude your videos.. 🤙🔥🤯

@fordprefect7316 5 лет назад

Good stuff. Less drag, more backing and a good chase help me loose less fish in those long fast runs.

@rogerw.schultz9150 5 лет назад

I hear the calling. I feel their fear. Here I come fishies. I can’t wait it’s my first destination. Gonna go it alone at first.

@trevorcovich3002 7 лет назад

Nice video Todd

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

Trevor Covich Trevor! Hey Hey... thanks for watching and hope all is well out on the water... take care out there and Happy New Year!

@jfishmento4147 5 лет назад

Awsome video!

@rickhand8392 7 лет назад

Great channel

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

Thanks Rick!

@jakobkonen4867 Год назад

Awesome video! I keep coming back to this one. Been fishing the OP hard for the last several months (and in years previously - when it hasn’t been closed). Which river is this? Asking for a friend ;) - cheers

@zymbotictoot 4 года назад

Come on Todd stop pointing your level rod at the fish. You're killing me bro lol. At least that's what I've learned the best way to lose a fish is to point a level rod to the fish. Great video as always man!

@kaislosser9497 3 года назад

also no bend in the rod either

@CatchMagazine 2 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@rickynelson3728 5 лет назад

Before the steelhead runs were wiped out by the dams I use to catch them on one cast into a good looking hole , and that is how steelhead use to bite when there were a lot more of them they were very aggressive !!! In the 60's to mid 70's !!

@coreygolphenee9633 2 года назад

I've grown up with the stories of pre I 5 Washington state, it truly was special

@SunnyIlha 7 лет назад

winging that spey line. whopper rod. hunkin gigantic rainbow trout.

@coreygolphenee9633 2 года назад

I'm a hold a loop of line guy when I'm swinging

@patrickarkesteyn-vogler807 7 лет назад

Great video as always, I l appreciate your work. Really enjoyed the angler and his perspective on fishing. The only thing that could have made it better would have been to use a proper tailing glove to prevent slime loss. As I said though, great portrayal of one of my favourite places on the planet to swing a fly or just sit on the beach .

@turtlebetsuomi9656 7 лет назад

Nice clip

@steelyeyedguy 7 лет назад

Great video as always ! Why doesn't he set the hook ? Could be part of the problem. I dont know ?

@britainroberts 2 года назад

Great video!! What rivers are good for steelhead in the peninsula?

@scottleete142 4 года назад

Outstanding as always...I've noted that on a number of your videos that I like the music...but am not familiar with the artists...anyway to tap into who they are so I can find/purchase their music? Thanks

@GeorgeSemel 7 лет назад

Well, it's fishing, and when it comes to steelhead, you get few hook ups and even fewer landed fish! It's just part and parcel of the game! It a way its much like Deer hunting, when you have been looking for that old buck you been seeing all summer and come the season, you hunt hard and long and you might get a shot! Been there on both! It cost you both in time and effort and most of the time you are cold and wet to boot! But there is nothing like a fresh steelhead on the end of your line!

@spinthehandle5092 7 лет назад

👏🏼👍 Good Vibes

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

Matthew Mendes Right on Matthew! Thanks.

@TonyCarrollPassion4Motorsport 7 лет назад

Awesome Todd Happy new year dude"" River looks Pretty High and rapid Northwest pacific warmer ?? or. looks melted cheers best wishes Tc uk

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

Hi Tony! The conditions were all over the board. Only thing that was consistent was the rain!!!! Thanks for watching as always! Appreciate the continued support!

@TonyCarrollPassion4Motorsport 7 лет назад

aaahhaaa I guess its real Random ..UK Hit right now Cold and Gales High Tides Due too at this time of year My plessure always Love the footage dude

@charlize841 7 лет назад

Steelhead are not everyone's cup of tea, for there are so many hours and days without a strike, let alone bringing one to the hand. Still, that moment when your rod is nearly wrenched from your hand, that moment when adrenaline is pumped into your system and the heart rate goes through the roof, it is one of the great rushes in fishing. And it is that moment, that makes it all the hours and days worth while.

@LyfofRyley 7 лет назад

Many times you do everything right and the fish still comes off. I think one must apply some "Occam's Razor" principles, and just say to yourself if was random bad hook placement...

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

Ryley Fee Hi Ryley! You are right... bad luck is part of it! Ya never know...

@robkolakowski3692 6 лет назад

Tie a mustard saltwater circle hook. No more lost fish.

@ccemtp85 7 лет назад

Another amazing video but one question, if the narrator was the same guy tying the fly, why was he tying a dumbbell eye fly when he said he despises them so much, just a curiosity. LOL

@reneet8710 3 года назад

didnt set the hook it seemed like on both those fish. :D

@CatchMagazine 3 года назад

It's a tough call to make. Do ya wait for the fish to grab and set itself or lift as soon as you feel the take...

@joed.2283 7 лет назад

Great, great video. Can you tell me the song/artist at about 10:20. Thanks

@francoporqueras1011 7 лет назад

great great great!!! 10 .... whats that song say god bye?? cant find...

@bambamhookes 5 лет назад

set the hook

@jeffwaugh6734 5 лет назад

Amazing video! So much emotion in your shots.and production - this coming from a fellow photographer/fly fisherman. Question: what is your favorite glove for fishing in the winter and why? Thanks!

@coreygolphenee9633 2 года назад

For me fingerless and 100 percent wool are the only two important factors. Lots of guys up here like the glacier gloves though

@detcheverryjean-paul3460 7 лет назад

Awesome video .... Thanks !!!Can you just tell me who is the singer of the song "Say Goodbye " from 10:00 to the end ?

@diegohernanzijlstra3899 6 лет назад

What Music is??muy bien video

@user-iz7zy7rx9t 7 лет назад

Im new to spey steehead, fishing is pretty new in general. Can you explain why he is fishing where he is at 2:35? Is it because they are holding before the rapid water there? Love everything about this video, just subscribed, keep'em coming!!!

@coreygolphenee9633 2 года назад

So this section is what most would consider textbook swinging water, slightly faster than walking pace about waist deep and very little current seams, this means when he casts, all he has to do is aim slight upstream from quartering and make maybe one mend and now that fly can make a big long presentation over as many fish as possible

@steveevans424 5 лет назад

LOST FISH AT 9:10 >>>> Your rod tip / top 2/3rd's oscillates - flexes too much so much so that it induces a slack - taught - slack - taught series of oscillations thus allowing the fish who is head shaking / rolling to get loose ..... Rods like this need a high angle of attack pointing above about 50+ degrees to keep the osculations to a minimum ....I only know this but loosing a LOT of fish ans then adjusting accordingly......cheers

@jakeday4105 4 года назад

Where's the challenge if the gears so heavy duty you can horse them Upstream. In Ontario we use 6 lb test with 3-pound leads and still get 15 pound steelhead in. That way at least they have a Fighting Chance

@KK-em3cj 4 года назад

i just went fishing today and ran similar gear but not as heavy duty but i agree

@TallysDias 7 лет назад

Great video! Please,what is the name and model of this bright orange line used in this video?

@CatchMagazine 7 лет назад

Tallys Dias Thanks for watching! That's a Scientific Angler brand line.

@DrewWithington Год назад

Given it's such a big river why so long between strikes? Are there very few fish in the river or are they just not feeding?

@CatchMagazine Год назад

Steelhead are insanely hard to catch. So many different topics on why, but one reason is not too many are still around.

@Expeditom 7 лет назад

Splendid as always! What drone are you using here? It seemed partly a bit blurry. cheers Tom

@willneufeld8410 7 лет назад

Love the video great as always What's the name of the song at the end

@slambangfishinglodge1317 4 года назад

Great video check out Slam Bang fishing lodge here on the west coast of Vancouver island Thanks Scott

@manolitaviviaenpehuajo8003 5 лет назад

Varios queremos saber como se llama el tema del final del video, q-leao! Buen video, cabezas de termo. Saludos.

@satansonion2104 6 лет назад

When the fish takes the fly and takes line, sweep the rod low and to the bank, not up in the air. You'll lose less and land more fish.

@MichaelPhillips-jw4bj 4 года назад

dude both fish took felt tension and came straight at him. He says ""He came right at me again''. He wasn't trout setting he was lifting to negate slack on the barbless ... thats Jack Mitchell, who has lived in the Pacific Northwest his entire life and has been guiding and chasing steelhead for most of his years.... If you know about steelhead with two handed rods you should know this. The guy lives off steelhead fishing its like a person on youtube telling a pro hockey player how to shoot