The BIGGEST TROUT in Colorado Live In This River! 

You got that right, they’re tough fighting fish which makes it so much fun!

I’m glad my buddy has one otherwise I’d never float haha thanks for the kind words!

taylor🤣🤣

Thank you so much!

Haha thanks AJ I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Never will let that happen though, there’s enough publicity in this state

This is very well known information, but it doesn’t take away from how fun it is! Thanks for watching!

@@xaviergonfishinshouldn’t it though? - I sure only dream of wild fish…

Kinda like when you see elk hunting videos of muscle bros bowhunting in Utah and it turns out the homies are on private land in the chalk creek unit, a pure petting zoo, and they're paying 50 G's for a bull? I can see that. One Bronut's sweet memories, one bros make believe privilege exercise.

@@jcarry5214 that’s definitely an interesting take. Unlike those elk bros, this is a publicly accessed river. The big thing here is this landowner is trying everything to restrict river flow and prevent boats from going down, such as creating water diversion, huge weir systems, barb wire in the river, and having his private fleet harass you as you go down. So it isn’t quite the same because none of us who float it pay for it, it’s our right to be on it and someone is actively trying to illegally take it away. So call it what you want, but please know the facts before comparing it to high fenced/giant private ranch hunting. If there’s anything like that in Colorado, it’s all the private water on the north fork that people pay $1000+ a day to have their hand held through a groomed river for 30”+ trout dumber than a rock. Pay to play and being on public water definitely are not the same thing. Oh, and this landowner is also in coordination with the federal government for land swaps that would further restrict river access

@@arrowzen7433fishing is fishing to me and I certainly don’t discriminate! I much prefer wild fish as well, but it’s fun to mix it up here and there. Check out my other videos, they’re pretty much all wild fish. Thanks for watching!

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

@@xaviergonfishinAre yo ever going to learn ?

😂😂 it was so funny, bet he was hoping for a tank! But I know, the water was so high I bet nothing was even seeing it

Looks like they are fishing streamers, pretty tough water to fish anything else ! Although it looks like a strike indicator on their bridge fish.

Haha they’re a lot of fun! Thanks for watching man!

Couldn’t agree more! Cuttbows are awesome

@xavier_gon_fishin I catch a lot of hybrids in southern Alberta southern rockies and there's a sweet spot. Up stream all cuts downstream mostly rainbows but right in the middle stretches is a haven of greedy hard running cutbows that are some of my favorite fish on earth.

I couldn’t agree more. If people want to do that they can, I dont care! They won’t ever be positive people by acting like that. Thanks for the positive comment man, been watching your stuff a while now!

Gotta love the south Platte!

Yup I’m the same way, I except I have no boat at all 😂 thankful for good buddies

You absolutely should man, hope to meet you in the shop soon!

It’s a very technical river that doesn’t really let up until the end. The canyon stretch has very large waves that’ll pull you into canyon walls, the weirs aren’t overly difficult but there’s definitely a few that’ll give you a run for your money, and a ton of boulder dodging. The Colorado is a much better bet to start and getting familiar with its “sketchy” stretches will make this river a lot easier. Best thing to do as well is go with someone who’s gone before. Made my learning curve a lot easier. Thanks for watching!

And it was a few weeks back now

@@xaviergonfishin Perfect! Thanks so much for the insight, we are actually going to float the Colorado tomorrow, I am excited to row some legit rapids. Keep the videos coming!

Getting your boat in is the toughest part. Not a real tough river to row just stay "a few moguls ahead" and you will be fine.

@@brianenglish888 Appreciate the help! I saw that boat ramp in the Fall and knew it would take some preperation and dedication haha.

I was using a sa amplitude textured infinity on a 7wt with 1x tippet. I had to use a ton of different flies this day, but the bigger cuttbow at the end took a red perdigon. Will be making a full video in the near future breaking down everything I use!

Yeah the takeout sucks, I didn’t film it for that reason 😂 was definitely tired

Maybe make a cart with big strong and lite wheels from a couple old/free wheel chairs.

Should always go with line in hand your your drag will not keep up with a big fat fish and he will snap your lines you are better off using your fingertips to use as drags I think your new zealanders get away with using a lot heavier line than us Americans because you have so much less pressure

I use 5.5x and 5x towards the summer months on 5-8lb browns so I wouldn’t say we use lighter lines. We get it on the reel asap

@@user-ju8yo7rt2w You're telling an NZ fishing guide how to fish his native waters??? Come on. It's obvious you've never fished New Zealand. I've fished both islands many times...the trout are waaaayyyyy tougher fighters than here in the US. They run you up and down the river, line you, jump 5 feet out of the water, etc., etc., etc. Many times you must have the line in the reel with a good drag set or they'll bend your hook big time and laugh at you all the while. I've also fished many times with hardcore NZers. When they tell you to bring the line to the reel when a fish is on, they mean it. Just sayin'... Manny, just curious...whereabouts do you guide?

There’s a few in there!

fish or human?

​@@montemiller3592lol

It’s not a secret, but I don’t like putting names out there regardless of how popular they are. Pretty close to Denver area though. Thanks for watching!

Good eye 😉

There’s some really good float fishing in that area!

Do your own work/research!

Not a secret at all! I just don’t really mention the names of the fisheries I’m on

i can understand not wanting to publicize a specific spot, but not even the name of the river is frustrating as a casual viewer. @@xaviergonfishin

@sklett68. Take some clues and google....easy to find, took me a whole 2 min

​@@sklett68Because a lot of people are jackasses, start naming all the good/beautiful spots and they aren't for long. Do your own work and research!

​@@xaviergonfishingood on you for not putting the names. People need to stop being lazy and put in some work. Cool video 🤙🏾

Thanks for your input, but I always wet my hands before handling a fish. Wet hands = safe fish. Thanks for watching!

Absolutely false. What hurts them is handling with gloves

@@swbuckmaster handling fish, even with wet hands, is still potentially harmful and can cause infections but we do the best we can to minimize the risk. Sometimes it doesn’t work and they die after release. That’s the nature of the game.

He doesn't care he just wants followers guy is a joke!

Something like that haha