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Fly Fishing Remote Mountain Stream for Mystery Trout

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Fly fishing in the remote mountains of Colorado, I found a mountain stream close to my base camp that had various trout species. Most of the species were a mystery to me, it wasn't until later that I identified the different species of cutthroat and brook trout in the river Fly fishing in the thicket I really like to rest on one of these streams and I think that in the middle of summer there is no better place to hide from the heat and scorching heat in the shade of century-old trees, breathe the coolness of the stream and still be completely alone, far away from the noisy rest bases of crowding fishermen with dunks. Even more I love fishing for chub on fly fishing on one of these streams, and all the beginners fly fishermen, who with my help have been there, gained invaluable knowledge, allowing them to further overcome a number of difficulties of this fascinating kind of fishing. More interesting, fishing for chub on a leech. We will talk about streams and small rivers flowing through overgrown ravines and forests. Water in such streams is always cooler than in the reservoirs where they flow into. White fish that have entered such streams to spawn very often stay in them until late autumn. Perhaps this is a feature of the southern region, because spawning chub, for example, occurs in May and June, when the heat already reminds itself. Having no time to spawn and overfeed, the fish begins to seek shelter from the heat, oxygen-rich water and abundant food. And such forest streams are just a paradise for chub. Features of fishing tactics All elements of fly fishing - the choice of area, tackle, casting, fly wiggling, moving along the stream - is a single mechanism that works only when they comply with each other. I don't want to say that my combination is the only correct and suitable for all streams in our area. Of course, there will be some subtleties and minor differences, but in most cases it will work everywhere. When fishing shallow, clear and forested streams, there is only one method available and the only correct one - backstroke upstream. The explanation is simple. Firstly, the dense brush along the banks does not always allow, and sometimes does not allow to move on land at all. Secondly, moving through the water (of course, with a certain amount of caution) is less intimidating for the fish. Thirdly, the mud lifted by feet is carried downstream, which alarms the fish in such a small body of water, so move only up and only on the water. You should move through the water carefully. Fast forest streams carry a lot of surprises and even dangers. These are sunken clay or sandy sediments, underwater snags, sunken tree trunks, washed banks, sharp rocks. Each step should be verified to exclude the risk of swimming or getting injured. Often there are moments when the way is blocked by a blockage of fallen trees or driftwood caused by the flood. It is not the best option to run up such obstacles. Tree trunks washed by the water may be rotten and fragile, ready to crack under your weight. In the best case you with a rattle will plunge in water, and in the worst - you will be hurt by any sharp bough or will break a fishing rod. It's better to think how to pass such an area, and if it's difficult to do it by water, it's better to go ashore and lose a few minutes wading through the woods than to risk your health and tackle. Do not forget about the local inhabitants of such secluded corners. Some of them are unlikely to be happy with your invasion of their world, and if you do not notice a water snake or some other creeping creeper basking in the sun and step on it, fishing will be marred. Do not forget about mosquitoes and ticks. Clothing must be appropriate: a shirt with long sleeves, obligatory cap. Shorts are not suitable in such places, only tight pants or corduroy suit. The use of repellent from mosquitoes - a personal matter of each, but it is better to have it in your pocket. Particular attention should be paid to the rod during movement. Before I start to move, I reel all the cord, and the fly I hook on the loop on the rod or the skip-ring. A reeled cord in your hand will be a burden during a move. Not only that both hands will be busy with the tackle (one - the rod, the other - the cord) and you will not be able to bend the interfering branch, but also the loops of dangling cord will cling to everything that comes in the way. I have the thin end of my rod pointing forward while moving, although many people consider this rod position when moving in the water to be wrong. However, I have never once broken a rod while moving this way. On the contrary, the fragile end of the rod is always in front of you, and as you move, you guide it between the branches of bushes and trees, picking your way. If the thin end of the rod is pointed backwards, even if it doesn't break, it may get caught by a ring or cord on a branch. In a small forest stream it is difficult to fish two people, much less three. This is fishing for singles. When we go out as a group, we conditionally divide the creek into sections and take turns passing them. While one fishes, the other one rests in the camp. Fishing at the same time is not good for the one who got the section downstream. All the mud lifted by the fly fisherman upstream will inevitably float down and alert the fish. Recently we have been practicing what we call reportage fishing, when one catches, and the other takes pictures from behind his back. We take turns going through the holes in the creek, and the emotion and excitement only grows. There is always someone to brag about the caught trophy, someone to complain about failure when a fish goes down or a favorite fly breaks. Equipment Due attention should be paid to equipment. Backcountry pants or boots should be chosen depending on the conditions on the stream. If the reservoir is fed by many springs, and the depth in the local holes can be up to the waist and above, it is preferable to use waders. Snorkel boots are not a bad option, but you should remember that if you trip over a snag, log, or fall in a clay bottom heap, you can scoop up water in them, and further travel in the creek in sloshing boots will be very uncomfortable. I myself in the hot July days I fish in plain old jeans and sneakers barefoot, the stream conditions allow it.The water is not very cold, and even if it gets cold, going out on a sunlit little glade for a rest, you can very quickly warm up and continue fishing. No backpacks and satchels I do not use and do not advise to take with you. The maximum you need is. - Off-loading vest, and in most cases a small waist bag is enough for the most necessary small things. If you plan to fish for soup, it's better to use wicker basket made of vine and put some fresh nettles into it. Cocks and cages are not suitable here. Sometimes you have to go through the driftwood or bushes, and any unnecessary item of equipment will cling to the branches and twigs with loops, straps, hooks, that will act on the nerves, scare the fish and make you waste precious time fishing. Tackle When choosing tackle for fishing in tight forest streams, the following rule should be followed: the thicker the brushwood in the stream, the shorter the rod should be. To move, moreover to make any manipulations with the cord, when the surrounding bushes, branches of trees, and the distance of throwing usually not more than 5-6 m, it's more comfortable with a short rod. And because the standard size of fish in such streams is usually 200-300 g, the rod should be light - 2-3 class. This, of course, does not mean that you should not count on the trophy fish. Catch a kilogram chub is possible, and a light tackle with proper wrangling will perfectly cope with a larger specimen. Light tackle will allow you to have fun, because it allows you to feel all the nuances of the struggle even of small fish. About catching chub on the May beetle. The choice of cord also depends on the fishing conditions and tackle class. For light classes and appropriate lures (dry flies, light wet flies and light nymphs) a floating double-taper (DT) cord, class to class, is quite enough (cord class corresponds to rod class). In this case we mean casting with at least 5-6 m range. In more constrained fishing conditions, when we can't throw further than 3-4m or even less, the cord ceases to play its usual role. It almost does not participate in the throwing, so the type. class and characteristics of the cord do not matter much. You can buy a torpedo-shaped (WF) floating cord of a class higher than the class of the rod, it will be enough. The fishing line and leader are very important parts of the rigging. Special attention should be paid to them. The length of the fishing line with the leash for such fishing should not be more than 1.5 m, and sometimes even less. For rods and cords of light classes and dry flies leash needed monofilament, thin, preferably from fluorocarbon. Cautious fish in cramped conditions when fishing in clear clear water are easily spooked by the trail on the surface, which is left by the nylon fishing line and leash. Fluorocarbon has no such feature. It falls beneath the film of water and is less noticeable to fish.
Date: 2020-11-25

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Comments and reviews: 9

Gary
You remind me of the guy that wanted to be a military pilot without ever going through Basic Training, Ground School, Flight School prior to getting checked out to Solo. And, finally, passing a Solo Flight given by a qualified Flight Instructor.
Never fish in high country water alone. One slip and your body might be recovered miles downstream!
As for fly fishing: Your technique is okay. But you handle trout like a bass! Trout are much more fragile than bass. Learn how to handle and revive your catch prior to release. Only handle trout to be released with wet hands. You caught beautiful trout that you couldn't identify. Fishing with someone experienced would help you learn so much. Maybe start with a couple of Guided trips. A good guide can teach you so much in a half-day booking. Otherwise be able to identify the different species of trout before you get a fly in the water. I suggest you spend time with someone willing teach you how to respect trout. You don't handle trout like a bass!
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John
Didn't make it through all the comments, but there were some good ones on how to properly release a trout. There's something else though. You made several comments about putting fish you wanted to eat on a stringer. Stringers are cruel - in my mind they should be banned. The fish slowly suffocate to death. Along with learning to properly identify trout, please learn how to humanely kill one quickly, rather than subjecting them to the torture of a stringer. Other than that, nice video and a beautiful place to fish.
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monmixer
Watch wooley bugged. He will teach you about handling trout but the way you fly fish makes me think that you know. I'm not a fly fisherman but it does interest me so I watch a lot of the videos. the bigger ones are likely brown trout but you don't keep them on the camera long enough to tell. You need to release them like any fish and maybe easier. they are a bit more delicate than a bass. hold them uoright in the water where it is moving and it will go when it; s right. Get in the water when you catch them.
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Retired
You read the CO regulations wrong. When it comes to brook trout you can keep an additional 8 fish as a bonus limit as long as they are under 8 inches long. If they are over 8 inches long then they fall under the normal daily limit for trout which is usually 4 fish. So you can actually keep a total of 12 brook trout a day, 4 of which is the normal daily limit and 8 bonus fish (as long as they are under 8 inches long.
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monmixer
Nice casting dude, you know where they are. up under those cuts in the bank. Lucky for the trout I don't like pink meat. I do like salmon patties though but as far as fresh fish on the grill trout doesn't do it for me unless I'm hungry. Yup, go wash in the crick. thanks for the video. Fix that camera on the strike zone.
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Canadian
Awesome fly fishing and underwater GoPro scene. Mountain House Beef Stroganoff meal is thee absolute best, I put a bunch of ketchup in there and mix it up and eat it right out of the bag, it taste better that way.
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Post
Have you ever thought about bringing a couple books with you about local fishing species and one that deals with local spices? Eating some local spices might also help with migraines.
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Brenden
Iv got a pond I go to next to my house, its got alot of weeds and huge bass in it. do you think I should fly fish there I'm very new to flyfishing. if so what flys should I use
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William
Ok, I figured out exactly where he was parked and what stream this is! Pretty gratifying to solve the puzzle! I will head there next summer for sure.
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