A Fly Fishing Story 10 Years in the Making

This story celebrates 10 years of Wild Fly! It chronicles the beginning origin of our story with the crew who started it all. After years apart, Scottie brings his Cousins & Uncle back for a Western fly fishing adventure they've talked about since they were kids.
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  • @Smokyfilms57
    @Smokyfilms575 ай бұрын

    Film of the year right here!!!

  • @imawrench
    @imawrench5 ай бұрын

    Never imagined a fly fishing video would bring me to tears, but the whole hearted love and respect you all have for each other shines through. I have enjoyed your work, and am so excited to see what you have in store for us. Merry Christmas and be well, Stephen

  • @g.r.murphy8633
    @g.r.murphy863310 күн бұрын

    It's good to see y'all carrying on a family tradition.

  • @bnskproductions
    @bnskproductions4 ай бұрын

    I hope this wins some kind of shortfilm award!!

  • @mikehester4163
    @mikehester41635 ай бұрын

    awesome film bro! I am the only person in my family that does it. Can only share it with myself. Can't complain though.

  • @mikehester4163
    @mikehester41635 ай бұрын

    everything flows into one and a river runs through it.

  • @mdaley01
    @mdaley015 ай бұрын

    The Anglers Nook!?!? I had no idea someone owned that place prior to George Schlotter. I cut my fly fishing teeth in that shop. Bought my first chicken neck there. Small world. Great video. Well done!

  • @thehuntstudio7287
    @thehuntstudio728723 күн бұрын

    Dude, I'm sure when you had this idea you wanted this film to hit all the feels. Nailed it. Incredible.

  • @h2ofilms-freshfrozen989
    @h2ofilms-freshfrozen989Ай бұрын

    I have no words , this video says it all !

  • @Teaganmit
    @Teaganmit5 ай бұрын

    Y’all need to do an Amazon fishing video. It would sick to watch y’all go after all of the crazy fish down there.

  • @bookerdaniels1401
    @bookerdaniels14015 ай бұрын

    @WildflyProductions - Come for the sick fly fishing videos- stay for Scotty’s generosity, good nature and torrent of excellent vibes!

  • @user-uz6dp8zw4k
    @user-uz6dp8zw4k5 ай бұрын

    Such an inspiration to all of us! Thank you for including us on your journey. Here’s to the next 10! :)

  • @steescott3998
    @steescott39985 ай бұрын

    Class as always well in yous have got to come to Scotland !!!! Merry Christmas 🎉

  • @user-nn4wx6vl9z
    @user-nn4wx6vl9z5 ай бұрын

    I’m so excited for Santa Claus!

  • @garysanders721
    @garysanders7215 ай бұрын

    Great job.....new Zealand...Patagonia..just keep the flies dancing on the water and I'll keep watching

  • @stephangray2436
    @stephangray24365 ай бұрын

    Good show Scotty. I’m glad I caught this live Nothing like watching a fishing trip while packing for a fishing trip. If I forget something… it’s your fault

  • @fishhandsfranky
    @fishhandsfranky5 ай бұрын

    I should be wrapping presents, but this is the best way to procrastinate!

  • @meatandheat7529
    @meatandheat75295 ай бұрын

    Simply envisions!

  • @chilihntr
    @chilihntr5 ай бұрын

    Nice piece of nostalgia. The Green above and just below Dardanelle is some great water.

  • @SamTheFisherman
    @SamTheFisherman5 ай бұрын

    You guys should go to the north Georgia mountains, fish the Chattahoochee, or the Toccoa river

  • @garrettmaynrd
    @garrettmaynrd5 ай бұрын

    Nothing like another wildfly video to get me choked up on a random weekday afternoon

  • @Kevinhumphrey1955
    @Kevinhumphrey19555 ай бұрын

    Scottie, Thank you for such a well made and thoughtful film, exposing a genuine friendship and love of your cousins, and uncle that started on this journey with you some 10 years ago. What a fantastic and generous gift you gave to bring you all back together again for an epic fly fishing adventure. It truly moved me. What a legacy you all have. I can’t wait to see your next project.

  • @Paul_Burns
    @Paul_Burns5 ай бұрын

    F A N T A S T I C ! ! ! !❤

  • @SamTheFisherman
    @SamTheFisherman5 ай бұрын

    This is going to be a good video I know it

  • @A-gk3zs
    @A-gk3zs5 ай бұрын

    Writing in from Ak. I think that you guys should come up to Alaska. There is some of the best fishing from Prince William Sound for salmon to fly fishing for grayling and giant rainbows. Hope you guys continue doing what you love! Best Wishes

  • @OscarOverlanding
    @OscarOverlanding5 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @werk5356
    @werk53565 ай бұрын

    Bravo! Love your films, love your stories. I am reminded of Gordon MacQuarrie, the author. Like MacQuarrie's writing, your films are about fishing and the outdoors, but the stories are about how people are connected to each other...

  • @wyattedwards6519
    @wyattedwards65195 ай бұрын

    Thanks for all the amazing films that are comfort to me. I'm from Arkansas and have grew up fishing it's tailwaters. I would love for you and the short bus crew to come fish for trout and maybe even smallmouth in the same trip in Arkansas.

  • @lizard-X
    @lizard-X5 ай бұрын

    I looked for a fishing tutorial video, why I want to cry now🥲beautiful vlog, well done 👏

  • @sebastienbeaudry7251
    @sebastienbeaudry7251Ай бұрын

    would love to see you guys back in my backyard in the Alberta Rockies chasing cutts and bullies. Awesome vid, again!

  • @dankochanek8056
    @dankochanek80565 ай бұрын

    Family!! This is what it's all about. This film brought me back to my early days. Would be awesome to see you flyfish in Baldwin MI, the Pere Marquette for Steelhead!! This is where it began for me. 45 years ago!!! Merry Christmas!!!

  • @oldwestcowboy22
    @oldwestcowboy225 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas from Middlefield Ohio. Thank you great video.

  • @troyhixon227
    @troyhixon2275 ай бұрын

    Scotty even though we don’t know each other personally, through your films I feel like I know you. I believe this is one of your best films ever . There’s nothing like family . Keep doing what you do.

  • @jonshannon4922
    @jonshannon4922Ай бұрын

    That is one of the best videos I have ever watched on KZread. I'm 66 years old and started with my kids when they 6 years old. I cried, I laughed, I cheered. Thank you.

  • @pecosnick45
    @pecosnick455 ай бұрын

    This is my first christmas alone, thank you Scottie for making this easier.

  • @WildFlyProductions

    @WildFlyProductions

    5 ай бұрын

    Happy holidays!

  • @mstrgraff
    @mstrgraffАй бұрын

    Honestly just an amazing video! All the emotions. Also, pretty awesome Simms was willing to help out with such a project! Looking forward to the 20 year video

  • @johnathonbalbas3363
    @johnathonbalbas33635 ай бұрын

    Just bought my brother a rod for Christmas, can’t wait for spring fishing !

  • @Zangetzu_FlyFishing
    @Zangetzu_FlyFishing4 ай бұрын

    What I just saw is exactly how fly fishing feels. Outstanding movie, you just captivated a feeling. WILDFLY is an experience and that’s what Fly Fishing is. Thank you Scotty I don’t have a favorite you tube video this is one is.

  • @walkerharris341
    @walkerharris3415 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Lucasryan
    @Lucasryan5 ай бұрын

    Hoping to see more collabs with Adam and hobo Steve next year! Whatever you put out will be great!

  • @someoneelse8922
    @someoneelse89225 ай бұрын

    favorite fishing stories on the internet

  • @terriskremer
    @terriskremer3 ай бұрын

    Love the rod cases sticking up all over the car.

  • @k4qs
    @k4qs5 ай бұрын

    What a Christmas gift. Thanks.

  • @Lucasryan
    @Lucasryan5 ай бұрын

    Brought tears to my eyes when your uncle was talking about teacher becoming the pupil. God damn this was a great video ❤️❤️❤️

  • @patroutjunkie1312
    @patroutjunkie13125 ай бұрын

    Scottie, your story and video's are a thing of beauty. My story is 30 years in the making of my Dad and I fishing in Northern PA and we are still going strong. My dad is now 80 and still looks forward to our week long trip every year. The crew now consists of my dad, brother, son and a life long friend. Thanks for truely making fly fishing a work on art. Your the best at what you do. Tight lines.

  • @campnsheet
    @campnsheet5 ай бұрын

    Pure Gold!

  • @theredfishchronicles7929
    @theredfishchronicles79295 ай бұрын

    Thanks for taking us on the journey! Here's to he next 10 years!!! Cheers!

  • @sFantiks
    @sFantiks5 ай бұрын

    Thank you, the film turned out to be very vivid, emotional, and fishing-wise, fascinating. A great movie!)

  • @williamboston8702
    @williamboston87025 ай бұрын

    Beyond words fantastic. Thanks for sharing your wonderful story.

  • @jacobb3063
    @jacobb30635 ай бұрын

    Incredible is the only word to describe this. Phenomenal video and story

  • @jlk082577
    @jlk0825775 ай бұрын

    Congratulations🎉 To another 10 years Thanks for all you do

  • @WildFlyProductions

    @WildFlyProductions

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @mikekuczynski1552
    @mikekuczynski15525 ай бұрын

    Nice to be able to go out and do this and capture it for future generations of your family and friends. Fishing is not only about the fish it’s about the adventure . Don’t wait 10 more years to continue the story . Thanks for taking us along

  • @jimaylsworth8145
    @jimaylsworth81454 ай бұрын

    Loved the film, but my favorite part was how your Uncle got you all hooked on fly fishing.

  • @daynewest7841
    @daynewest78415 ай бұрын

    Proud to have been a fan for this long!

  • @ReeleKool
    @ReeleKool5 ай бұрын

    You've earned it kid...Passion and humility will keep you smiling and alive... Congrats

  • @wmccoy10
    @wmccoy105 ай бұрын

    Thank you for everything you've done over the last ten years. I found you in 2018, and the last five years have been met with a lot of lows, but I always knew I could find comfort and encouragement in your films. A North Carolina native currently living in the mountains, it's special to see where you've started and where you've gone. Your work truly is inspirational and has helped me reach goals in both my professional and fishing careers. Thank you so much and congratulations Scottie and the Wild Fly team.

  • @stephensweezey1422
    @stephensweezey1422Ай бұрын

    Thanks Scotty for bringing us along on this epic journey. Tight lines Bud!

  • @maxstein98
    @maxstein985 ай бұрын

    This might be the best one yet. So epic. Pls keep doing this for another 10 years.

  • @isaacbateman6318
    @isaacbateman63185 ай бұрын

    This was awesome! I’d love to see you fish New Hampshire

  • @RK-xp7qn
    @RK-xp7qnАй бұрын

    what a journey! brought me to tears..

  • @webbemerson
    @webbemerson5 ай бұрын

    A good day is one that you laugh and cry in. Great video and congrats on 10 years!

  • @georgebennett8403
    @georgebennett8403Ай бұрын

    Not quite the same story and not all fly fishing, but this is my cousins and I with my uncle! He passed last year and I'm more than a little teary watching this. The third generation of this is my son and a bunch of guys who work for me (and a few more cousins) who are truly in love with the Rockies!! Magnificent!!

  • @peedubs87
    @peedubs875 ай бұрын

    listening to your uncle there at the end was quite moving! what a great family you have Scottie - was so good to see you being able to get the gang together and enjoy quality time together. come to Scotland next 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @Nrussell11
    @Nrussell115 ай бұрын

    Here for the next 10!

  • @chubbydamron672
    @chubbydamron6725 ай бұрын

    Great story and a great job presenting it!

  • @adamkenney2112
    @adamkenney21125 ай бұрын

    This film does a perfect job painting the picture that fly fishing isn't just about catching that big fish or how many you can catch in a day. It's about family and the friends you make along the way that share the same passion and comraderie. Awesome job

  • @brettgfitzgerald
    @brettgfitzgerald5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for creating content that inspired my kids and me to get outside and experience nature.

  • @fliesnfeathers
    @fliesnfeathers5 ай бұрын

    Love the video, Scottie. That float you guys were on is one of the best in the country. Keep up the great work brother

  • @twizad
    @twizad5 ай бұрын

    Another great story. I’d love to see y’all go to south and catch something weird. Think Golden Dorado in Bolivia or billfish in Baja.

  • @WildBlueDiscovery
    @WildBlueDiscovery5 ай бұрын

    Great show Scottie! Family and friends are the best. God Bless and Merry Christmas!

  • @user-ut3ky8ig8v
    @user-ut3ky8ig8vАй бұрын

    this is beautiful all the stories shared just gives a glimpse to how special this is, thanks for bringing us with you guys here

  • @jdigioia1130
    @jdigioia11305 ай бұрын

    Congrats on 10 years! 🍾 Here’s to the next 10… Found you guys in 2016 after getting back into FF after a “short” 35 year break. Your video’s over the past 7 years have helped to keep the fire burning this time around and now that you’re out west it’s even more exciting to see what are now my home waters/fish! This was a perfect way to cap off 2023. Thanks!! 🎣

  • @bb-fe9ur
    @bb-fe9ur4 ай бұрын

    Absolutely got me choked up. My late grandfather taught me to cast. I absolutely loved this video. Thank you for making me think of him.😢😂

  • @spennykcn
    @spennykcn5 ай бұрын

    Scotty, these keep getting better and better. Great Christmas content, too.

  • @satriowibowo1172
    @satriowibowo11724 ай бұрын

    This is fantastic!!!, it's always good to reminiscing good old memory with your love ones, thanks to our friend scotty for sharing this to us ❤🔥

  • @almostroxx24
    @almostroxx245 ай бұрын

    This strikes a deep chord. Magnificent film!

  • @GSFisherTX
    @GSFisherTX5 ай бұрын

    Fishing is the life long journey, catching fish is just a bonus! I have 4 sons of my own and love teaching them how to fish. They are starting to pass me in skill level and I look forward to learning from them as I get older. Thank you Scottie for sharing your story and real life experiences throughout the years. Congrats on the 10 years and we look forward to many more!!

  • @SevernRunAquatics
    @SevernRunAquatics5 ай бұрын

    Your uncle mentioned fishing the Davidson. I fish it every time I’m at my father in laws!!!

  • @johnjones850
    @johnjones8505 ай бұрын

    Loved the back and forth of the past and present footage. Really loved the interview with your uncle at the end. Raw, real, and just plain good. Fantastic my friend

  • @LeFlyGuy
    @LeFlyGuy5 ай бұрын

    Damn Scotty, this vid got me. Introduced my dad to fly fishing and I was introduced by you, it really does bring you closer to anyone.

  • @jhbeard04
    @jhbeard045 ай бұрын

    You nailed it for my family. Thanks for thinking of presenting this aspect of fly fishing.

  • @Mondo_Monroe
    @Mondo_Monroe5 ай бұрын

    absolutely badass man! everything about this film made me feel as though I was there with you experiencing it all. the way it was filmed with the flashbacks, voice overs, and highlights just keeps you drawn into it. only been subscribed for a few years now, but its been a blast watching your fishing, filming, and story telling progress over the years! here's to your past successes, where you are today, and to the future success of the Wild Fly journey!

  • @ladorudie9668
    @ladorudie96685 ай бұрын

    That was put together so well! I can't wait to see what the next 10 yrs bring! Thanks!

  • @jacksontd7757
    @jacksontd77575 ай бұрын

    Great film Scottie! Love your content. Looking forward to 2024!

  • @user-ut6zm6jb3r
    @user-ut6zm6jb3r5 ай бұрын

    Beautiful, just beautiful. Thanks for telling this story.

  • @8234catch
    @8234catch5 ай бұрын

    Love it. Thank you!

  • @jaminoutdoors9872
    @jaminoutdoors98723 ай бұрын

    Amazing. Captures the dream of every fisherman.

  • @Happycamper1998
    @Happycamper19985 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing !!

  • @chrisesterhuysen1459
    @chrisesterhuysen14595 ай бұрын

    This is amazing! Truly amazing! So relatable! Thank you

  • @everestalder
    @everestalder5 ай бұрын

    Such an amazing video man! I found you shortly after my introduction into fly fishing. I am beyond inspired to keep fishing and go to new spots and really just get out there as much as I can! Can't wait to see whats next.

  • @terriskremer
    @terriskremer3 ай бұрын

    Beautiful, Scotty. Way to go man.

  • @garybon.
    @garybon.5 ай бұрын

    What a great insight into how you got started. Love that it was a family journey. Thanks for taking us along with you. Enjoyed Hope and high water as well!

  • @richardjackson6488
    @richardjackson64885 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the videos, these quench my fly fishing pangs when I cannot get out.

  • @user-ks9ce7uw6p
    @user-ks9ce7uw6p5 ай бұрын

    This is absolutely your best. The photography, conversations, background music, flashbacks, make this a first class production. My hat is off to you Scotty. I'm so looking forward to watching the movie. Merry Christmas to you and Wild Fly.

  • @brandonrivera5599
    @brandonrivera55995 ай бұрын

    That was so good. Thank you.

  • @averyatkinsonmedia
    @averyatkinsonmedia5 ай бұрын

    Tear jerker! Love it!! Can’t wait for another 10 years of Wild Fly

  • @WA-eg7ft
    @WA-eg7ft5 ай бұрын

    Best so far. Great work Scotty and team. 10 more years

  • @axelschug3451
    @axelschug34515 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas Scottie! Great to meet the gang who gave you the gift of flyfishing. And the royalty in your roots is awesome too. No gray area in how your your passion came to be. Except maybe those last scenes 😉 😊

  • @loricollins3163
    @loricollins31635 ай бұрын

    Scottie and family - Your history touches the heart and warms the soul. Laughter, tears and adventures keeps you together and we appreciate becoming a part of your fly fishing family. Thank you for the ride over the years and looking forward to your next adventures just around the bend. Happy New Year!

  • @benrudman3917
    @benrudman39175 ай бұрын

    What an amazing journey and such a nice way to show your gratitude. I love your content. Thank you for sharing this with us. -Ben from Maryland