I’m glad to hear her talk about 2 weights. I LOVE light weights for trout. A lot of guys seem to have a 4-6 wt mentality and consider the 2-3 wt to be “special case” rods. Special case….yeah, the special case is that I’m out fishing for trout, bitch.
That stream was crying out for upstream wet and dry fishing, some North Country spiders would have been ideal. Not exactly small stream either. Disappointing video.
Ok so in my streams the only time I see small trout is when I get a big one that follows my spinner or streamer depending what kind of fishing I’m doing and they all follow around the big fish and go where he does and do what he does the little brook trout love to stay around the big brown trout it’s like they use him as a distraction to predators
I'm becoming more interested in learning how to fly fish. Would like to know, I've seen some fishermen/women posting that they use barbless hooks on their flies, is this practice more common? Thinking about fish picking up infection or more prone to infection after being caught. Thanks! Great survey, thanks for sharing! (liked and sub'd)
Nice river, bit like the Upper Exe in Exmoor, UK which I fish for wild Brown Trout and grayling. Some observations: I thought it a little strange to be casting a full line across and downstream, rather than trotting a fly down naturally with the water flow? The fly didn't seem to have time to sink before it would swing round unnaturally with a wake and be pulled to the surface, and no aquatic insect could move or swim naturally sideways across and against the current in the way their artificial fly must be doing. So perhaps that is why you were catching the smaller 'not yet educated' fish? The younger fish were taking out of inquisitiveness or aggression rather than for food maybe? But Rainbows will jump on almost anything anyway if not for food, out of aggression. Secondly, if you've got one rainbow you've probably got others around it to as they are essentially shoaling fish by nature. A further point is that Stuart said to stand as still as you can; well yes I would say so if you are fishing upstream dry fly. But if you are fishing downstream in the way they are doing, it might also be advantageous to move your feet gently and very occasionally in the bottom gravel or mud, so dislodging aquatic insects which are then taken down by the current flow in the hope of some 'natural groundbaiting' in the area you are fishing in. In the video you have three people fishing relatively close to each other all moving together so a fair bit of disturbance taking place! which seems to have excited a pod of young 'inexperienced' Rainbows!
No, hold the rod in front of you so can see the top of the rod then you can avoid treebranches and stuff. I have tested both styles. If you drag the rod after you, you can't see what happens. And sooner or later, you will catch something with the line even if it's stringed up to the rod. What do you think folks ? Which is best ?
yes I love fishing with my Sage whisper creek 2 wt it is my favorite fly rod and I love the Islander IR reels they are Quality . Thanks for a great vid Kudos
I'm sorry but this is not a small stream… a stream is smaller than a creek and a creek is smaller than the river… this looks like a small River …. coming to Easton fish in the Appalachians and you'll figure it all out
Unfortunately Whiteman's has seen it's resident browns and brook trout numbers decimated due the introduction of steelhead to the Grand getting spawning access to Whiteman's. The adults rip up the bed spawning and the stream is primarily a steelhead breeder now. Mostly 10" rainbows are what you will get as shown in this video.
Really enjoyed this! Fished Whiteman's Creek when I lived in Ontario, but never caught anything. Now I get to enjoy Tasmania's great small rivers and streams.
Does anyone know the name of the song that starts at 1:45 in the video? My family made a video of my great grandpa's life and funeral to remember him and that is the song that plays during it, because of that the song is very special to me and my family but I cannot remember what it's called. It would be great if someone knew or could find out the name of it.
I have had success fishing streamers the size of stoneflies on small streams they can bring those bigger fish out of hiding sometimes and you can swing and dangle them into tight spots
what state are you fishing in?
I’m glad to hear her talk about 2 weights. I LOVE light weights for trout. A lot of guys seem to have a 4-6 wt mentality and consider the 2-3 wt to be “special case” rods. Special case….yeah, the special case is that I’m out fishing for trout, bitch.
it is getting progressively difficult to find a good tutorial on the subject…..
That stream was crying out for upstream wet and dry fishing, some North Country spiders would have been ideal. Not exactly small stream either. Disappointing video.
The actual video doesn’t’ start until 2:48. You are welcome.
Ok so in my streams the only time I see small trout is when I get a big one that follows my spinner or streamer depending what kind of fishing I’m doing and they all follow around the big fish and go where he does and do what he does the little brook trout love to stay around the big brown trout it’s like they use him as a distraction to predators
You head DOWNstream???
Sorry to say, this is not even close to a "small stream". Otherwise, I enjoy your program.
I'm becoming more interested in learning how to fly fish. Would like to know, I've seen some fishermen/women posting that they use barbless hooks on their flies, is this practice more common? Thinking about fish picking up infection or more prone to infection after being caught. Thanks! Great survey, thanks for sharing! (liked and sub'd)
not a bad little fish
Another nice show guys. Thanks
Nice river, bit like the Upper Exe in Exmoor, UK which I fish for wild Brown Trout and grayling. Some observations: I thought it a little strange to be casting a full line across and downstream, rather than trotting a fly down naturally with the water flow? The fly didn't seem to have time to sink before it would swing round unnaturally with a wake and be pulled to the surface, and no aquatic insect could move or swim naturally sideways across and against the current in the way their artificial fly must be doing. So perhaps that is why you were catching the smaller 'not yet educated' fish? The younger fish were taking out of inquisitiveness or aggression rather than for food maybe? But Rainbows will jump on almost anything anyway if not for food, out of aggression. Secondly, if you've got one rainbow you've probably got others around it to as they are essentially shoaling fish by nature.
A further point is that Stuart said to stand as still as you can; well yes I would say so if you are fishing upstream dry fly. But if you are fishing downstream in the way they are doing, it might also be advantageous to move your feet gently and very occasionally in the bottom gravel or mud, so dislodging aquatic insects which are then taken down by the current flow in the hope of some 'natural groundbaiting' in the area you are fishing in. In the video you have three people fishing relatively close to each other all moving together so a fair bit of disturbance taking place! which seems to have excited a pod of young 'inexperienced' Rainbows!
small stream, first picture, big ass river.
No, hold the rod in front of you so can see the top of the rod then you can avoid treebranches and stuff. I have tested both styles. If you drag the rod after you, you can't see what happens. And sooner or later, you will catch something with the line even if it's stringed up to the rod. What do you think folks ? Which is best ?
I love whitemans. But came looking for actual small streams lol.
有没有中文翻译啊，英语还在学习中，真的没听明白说的是什么
great video, thanks!
Hi Bill what was the set up you was using rod and reel was it a Islander IR 1 or 2 and leader length and lb any info would be great Thanks Mark
wouldnt working ur way up stream not be better?
I friggin love this show!
Come to New Zealand and catch some real trout. Creek's of that size will have fish averaging around 3-4 lbs
yes I love fishing with my Sage whisper creek 2 wt it is my favorite fly rod and I love the Islander IR reels they are Quality . Thanks for a great vid Kudos
I really enjoy your show, thanks.
Now why do some people walk upstream and fish while you all are walking downstream and fishing
Small stream? Gimmie a break, ever tried fishing in California? I work 3 foot wide creeks
Super video. Thanks for sharing . I can’t wait till warmer weather hits. The tug on the line is unmatched in lowering blood pressure readings.
Great Video very informative and enjoyable 🙂
Y’all slaying the dink’s 😂
Bill so hot
What section of Whitman's Creek is this?
I'm sorry but this is not a small stream… a stream is smaller than a creek and a creek is smaller than the river… this looks like a small River …. coming to Easton fish in the Appalachians and you'll figure it all out
First time I've watched one of your films. Really loved it so I've like and subscribed .
Hey, Bill, please wet your hands before handling the fish.
Unfortunately Whiteman's has seen it's resident browns and brook trout numbers decimated due the introduction of steelhead to the Grand getting spawning access to Whiteman's. The adults rip up the bed spawning and the stream is primarily a steelhead breeder now. Mostly 10" rainbows are what you will get as shown in this video.
Really enjoyed this! Fished Whiteman's Creek when I lived in Ontario, but never caught anything. Now I get to enjoy Tasmania's great small rivers and streams.
Does anyone know the name of the song that starts at 1:45 in the video? My family made a video of my great grandpa's life and funeral to remember him and that is the song that plays during it, because of that the song is very special to me and my family but I cannot remember what it's called. It would be great if someone knew or could find out the name of it.
I have had success fishing streamers the size of stoneflies on small streams they can bring those bigger fish out of hiding sometimes and you can swing and dangle them into tight spots
You need to fish the river upwards (common mistake made by beginners)
Great episode. Bill and Colin are my favourite hosts. I love Whitemans creek. However, I've only fished it once. Hopefully I can go out this spring.
I love such streams, but I prefer little streamers on it. wet flies are underestimated, probably they will work too
So women are smarter then men? If you want equality, maybe start by talking about people the way you want to be talked about.
What a beautiful place to fish just stunning and I got same great info as well thank you
Fishing down stream?!!!!!!!! Shocking
Why do they ask every guide the same questions? Same answers .