My goodness this is a gorgeous river and I'm super jealous (and beautiful video as always)

@RosinFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Low key I need to grab a cup of English Breakfast before I continue watching this short Nature Documentary... brb

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

@@RosinFlyFishing LOL you crack me up 😂🤣

@RosinFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

@@driftstone I wasn't joking, I made tea to finish the video and it was worth it to enjoy those big brownies.

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

​@@RosinFlyFishing Thank you sir, it's appreciated. I assume you saw the part of the video where I mentioned the flies?

@RosinFlyFishing

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, literally as I hit send on the message you talked about it so I deleted lol. Curious though, how long is the line between your bottom fly and the top fly tie off, and how long is your top fly tie off? I havent done euro nymphing before

Loved it. That river has a piece of my soul. Fished it for 20 years. Lots of company these days

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks William! I can totally see why you feel that way, it's quickly growing on my heart! 20 years wow, I'm sure you could teach me some things :D I only saw a couple other people fishing and some hikers, I was expecting to see a lot more for a Sunday in Oct.

Great video. Really appreciated all the tips on how to get a day pass. Keep em coming!!! 👍

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir and you're welcome. I can't wait to get back on the McCloud in the Spring. Where do you normally get to fish?

That was so beautiful! And the tips at the end of the video are very helpful! Fantastic video! Tight lines!

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sasha, I appreciate it tremendously. Hope you and husband's adventures continue next year.

@SashaDeKasha

3 жыл бұрын

@@driftstone my pleasure! We hope so too!

Awesome video!! I love the scenery and editing. Great video, keep it up!

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you coming over to take a peak. Until next time!

Video quality is insanely great! I really enjoy your cinematography. Great job on this one!

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan!

Great video and thanks for the tips on getting a walk in tag!

@driftstone

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and good luck down there, it's been fishing well.

What a great day of amazing fish and scenery.

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeffrey, it was quite the way to spend an afternoon.

Wonderful edit my friend. Looked like a good time on the river. Tight lines.

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I appreciate you stopping by. Is was an amazing trip, I'd highly recommend it if you come out to California.

Another great video man. Definitely a bucket list of mine man

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my guy, you definitely need to fish there one day!

Loved fishing the lower McCloud when I lived in California, beautiful stream. The upper sac. Was my favorite before the pesticide dump, Moved after that. Thanks for the videos of those streams and very well done. Great to reminisce sometimes. 👍🏼

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Oh man you go way back if you fished pre-train wreck. I wasn't around back then. Thankfully the river has fully recovered. What rivers are you fishing these days?

@bighornriverpaul

3 жыл бұрын

@@driftstone I’m an outfitter on the bighorn river in Montana. Moved here in ‘92 built a fishing lodge and never looked back. I do miss fishing the upper sac and Fall River. Your doing a great job, fishing is not alway about how many fish you catch. I’ll keep watching your channel and good luck.

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

@@bighornriverpaul Thanks Paul. I would love to come and patronize your lodge. I just googled it, it looks amazing! I'm just a beginner starting out my journey fly fishing. I can't wait to see where it leads.

This video is one of my favorites of yours. I have a deep desire to go there based on two things from my childhood: the discovery of trout fishing and Nature Conservancy places.

@driftstone

Жыл бұрын

It's definitely a recommend. This might be my favorite river in the area!

Great video man! That's some beautiful water

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

It really is. Thanks man!

Awesome vid! Gorgeous fish too!

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan! It never gets old seeing them in the net.

Great job Eric. Thanks for sharing. I am glad you got on the river. It looks like you got pretty for down stream. Spring is a great time to fish the McCloud, too. Oh, btw I bought a nice waterproof backpack that has hip straps, it cares all my gear and the tripod. It set me back a couple of hundred bucks, but it's protecting all my gear. Until next time, be safe and have fun!

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

I need to invest in something like that. Currently have all my electronics inside of a light drybag inside my sling. It works, but it's a little cumbersome. I hiked all the way to the end of the preserve and fished my way back. It could have been a combination of the sun coming up, but the fishing there at the end was the best.

@flowflyfishing2131

3 жыл бұрын

@@driftstone I bought the Fishpond Wind River Roll, it's great. The only thing I don't like about it, is that it's a little challenging to get the equipment out of it. It holds a ton of stuff. You will see it in action in my next video. You have improved your fishing technique a lot. Great work!

Love the McCloud!

@driftstone

11 ай бұрын

There's a reason they call it the Holy Water :D

Sweet footage , that is one of the most beautiful waters in Northern California , great fish outs , Under water world in Brown Town would have been super to see the numbers and sizes , again great video, tight lines

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Eventually, I'd like to get a second Gopro on a stick for some underwater action. It's a bit of a pain taking it on and off the chest mount. Thanks for watchin'!

@markfischer1012

3 жыл бұрын

One these days I get another chance at McCLoud , Camp below Ah di nah , early to the McCLoud , What a find need to find a honey hole it makes the trip.

Nice Fish! I've always wanted to fish the Conservancy section. Definitely need to hit it at some point.

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. If you make it out here, I highly recommend it.

Looks like you and I are almost mirror images of one another lol. Drones, tight lining, and catching fish. Love it. I subbed :) Look forward to more from you. I should have my drone stuff out within a month or so. Can't wait. The film is already blowing my mind!

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, for me the filming process is just as much fun as the fishing. It's certainly more work, but worth it. Taht's awesome that you're about to incorporate drone footage, it really adds scale and perspective to the landscape. Thanks again for the sub, I appreciate it!

@flowflyfishing2131

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with Eric, filming is great fun, too. I like taking the footage back home with me, editing, viewing my technique, etc. One thing I love about filming, is all the unexpected nature shoots, like fish jumping, ducks flying, and surprise footage. Good luck this drone!

Such a beautiful river! Great video once again. I fished Ash Camp yesterday.

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I feel like I have a stalker lol. It really is a beautiful river. I had heard the road into ash camp was washed out. Is that still the case?

@purpledrakefishing

3 жыл бұрын

@@driftstone Great minds think alike! LOL Yes, the road was still blocked, but the walk down to the river was only about 10 mins.

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Ok that might actually be a good thing keeping the foot traffic down.

Awesome stuff!!!! Well done sir 💪🙌🇺🇸🎣

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man,. I appreciate you!

Stunning environment! Great video +sub ^^

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Oskar, see ya around!

Nice bro, brilliant video and editing👍 new sub keep it up 🔥

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Layton, I really appreciate that.

Beautiful photography.

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Thank Mike, it's a super photogenic river.

I'm running out of things to say about your videos hahaha. Simply amazing brotha

@FreeFormFlyFisher

3 жыл бұрын

Also be careful out there. Hope you didn't get hurt too bad from that fall. 🙏🏾

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, you're too kind. I really do appreciate it. Luckily the fall was just awkward, more than anything. Might have been dicey if I had fallen in the river lol

Just found your page and your video was awesome. I only have fished their once and did pretty well. It is one of the few rivers that if you don’t catch fish the scenery will make you forget that you are not catching fish. Tight Lines.

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate it. That was my first time on the McCloud too. I can't wait to go back. Glad you had success out there. I was scanning the report card and there were quite a few people that struggled when I was there.

@bryhlick

3 жыл бұрын

@@driftstone I am hoping to do it next year. I had a reservation but your advice on the walk in might be the ticket for next year

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

If you can make a reservation, I definitely would. Walking was fine, but it was stressful leading up because I didn't know how hard getting a walk-in pass would be.

@bryhlick

3 жыл бұрын

@@driftstone looking forward to watching your other videos,

Hey Eric, nice vid, I hope I can go to upper Sac and mc cloud before the 15th...but if not, I will going to upper Owens with is a year round season...just north of benton crossing bridge, and catch and release

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

If you've got a window to go before the 15th, hit the Mac. The upper sac just goes to Catch and Release only as well. Do check the regs for the section you want to fish first though as the Upper Sac is broken into 3 sections and I can never remember exactly how it plays.

Great job 👏 love’n you’re channel!

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! Do you fish up in these rivers?

@xPROxSTYLEx

3 жыл бұрын

@@driftstone I live in Raleigh North Carolina. I fish up in the mountains of boone and the surrounding areas.

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't have a rod with be, but I just filmed another project not far from ya. The race across america that ends in DC

Enjoying your videos! At 4:52 you've got the "6" upside so I think it's actually a 12 incher. Either way, beautiful fish.

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Ha, you're right :D Sometimes, I leave my brain at the car. Thanks for stoppin' by!

If you are still looking for a water proof backpack, get a simms dry creek bag. I went through 3 cheap waterproof bags before I spent the money on a good pack and I havent looked back. I can fit my skydio 2 inside the 35l easily with everything else. It even has a net holset. The zipper is unbreakable and the pvc coating is very durable. There is also a lifetime warranty . The also have smaller packs and slings in the dry creek line up

@driftstone

2 жыл бұрын

The Christmas after I made this video, my wife got me the Fishpond Slingbag and so I never got the chance to compare it to Simms or Patagonias offering. From what I understand they're all awesome. I love mine, so long as I remember to zip it up :P

All I can say, from an outsider on that honker at 12:57 is, walk it downstream a bit. I’m sure you already know that, in hindsight. Looked like the catch of the day, and good enough for me if you need a witness to your story 😉

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

That would have been my first choice, but I was basically pinned down in that spot and couldn't move. In that moment I palmed the reel too hard and boom. I agree though, was probably the biggest fish of the day.

I can't find anything on tying the Green Ice Dredger....any ideas where to find info on this? Great video Eric thanks and keep 'em coming!

@driftstone

2 жыл бұрын

It's a pattern I've only seen for sale at Sportsman's Warehouse. I now tie it myself. If I ever made a tying video, I would start with this one, it's one of my top 5.

Awesome just subbed!

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Hey CJ, thanks for sticking around, I appreciate it. Do you fish around here?

@CJfishing-bb4vc

3 жыл бұрын

@@driftstone I live in Washington but I wish I could go there it looks beautiful!

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Well at least you have some great river in your neck of the woods. One day I'd like to visit them as well

Great video the McCloud is on my bucket list. Where do you get your flies from?

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

The Mac is definitely worth a trip one day. I can't wait for the season opener to get back up there. I tie my flies these days. Been doing it about 3-4months month. It sort of changes your perspective on fly fishing general. The experimentation and the near unlimited supply

oh boy

@driftstone

2 жыл бұрын

😟

Excellent video! My brother and I just got into fly fishing and were strung out like lab monkeys.We have our eyes on the moonshine rods and was wondering how you like it? Thanks you

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! My brother just got into it as well. It's been fun watching him pick it up. He got an Echo which I'd say is similar to Moonshine in quality and feel. I love my rods, I have the Drifter and just picked up an Epiphany.

Thanks for the great Video Eric. Would you say it is a good hour's drive to the Preserve from Mt. Shasta? Is that the most direct way in?

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Pat, thanks! 👋 Yep, you have to get there from the north on 89. You can easily navigate to the ah di nah campground for accurate drive times. The preserve is just a bit further.

@patsheridan

3 жыл бұрын

@@driftstone Thanks Eric. Typical passenger car good to go? Forest service website says super rough road to AhDiNa, with passenger cars not recommended . . .

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

@@patsheridan I drove in a minivan...so yeah. It's rocky and there are a couple runoff ditches that go across road the you have to be careful with. But I made it no problem with a low clearance vehicle

Hello Eric. I have watched a few of your vids just now and just subscribed. Nice work. You mentioned a few nymphs you were using. Are you adding any weight to your set up? How deep were you nymphing? I will be there for a few days in July so just hoping to get rigged up for success. Also, have you had any luck with dry flies on the McCloud? Thx.

@driftstone

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Doug, I will sometimes add split shot to add weight, but I'm most usually trying to get my flies down into the strike zone (down near the bottom where the current is slower). So whatever depth that may be plus the speed of the current will tell me how much weight I need. I tend to nymph most of the time and want to spend more time using dries this year, but I have heard of people doing really well in the late afternoons on dries there.

Great video! I was just there this weekend! When were you there?

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

I was the the week before, so the conditions were probably similar. How did you do?

@jegibson10

3 жыл бұрын

@@driftstone oh cool! I was there just this weekend. The two of us did well, ended up with 5 fish total as our second day (Saturday) was very slow. Ended up with 1 fish over 16” and 1 of those over 20”. I think almost all our fish were on the October caddis after 4 pm. It was our first time so really cool to check out the waters and the preserve. Great video, looks like that nymph was fairly successful!

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

@@jegibson10 oh nice, I was kind of bummed I didn't catch anything on the oct caddis. It's supposed to be the magic bullet this time of year 🤣

@jegibson10

3 жыл бұрын

@@driftstone It was definitely cool to fish the October caddis but not very consistent especially during the daytime. During the hatch there was so many flies it seemed like the fish weren’t fully in hatch mode like I’ve seen in other places. I was hoping to catch one on a streamer but no luck. I’m definitely putting in for some nature conservancy tags for next year

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. I didn't stay past 3, so I didn't really such much of a hatch. I saw large caddis laying eggs, but it was not drawing the fish up. I struggled midday too.

Normally fish the Yuba, under the highway 20 bridge. Or further down.

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Oh nice, I have yet to venture down there. How are the steelhead?

I use korked wading boots, with screw on studs. What is on the bottom of your wading boots, Eric?

I'm only 16 seconds in, but I have to ask... for the pathway shots, are you setting up the camera, walking a bit, then once you have the footage you want, walking back to pick it up :P

@driftstone

3 жыл бұрын

Yup :) If you watch the Big Bear Video, I do that a hundred times :D

Sorry if I missed this info, but what length rod are you using in this vid? Is it a dedicated euro rod? Thanks.

@driftstone

Жыл бұрын

I had to go back and watch because I couldn't remember ha. This is a 10'6" Moonshine Epiphany which is a euro rod. I no longer fish that rod. I have a 10' 4wt R8 as my main trout rod these days. I perfer the versatility of a standard taper rod.

Is that just mono, no fly line?

@driftstone

Жыл бұрын

There is fly line behind the mono leader.

You need a new measuring system. Those are not 15 inch trout. More like 11-12

@driftstone

2 жыл бұрын

You don't trust measure nets?

@johnkahler9559

2 жыл бұрын

What a lame...."more like 11-12" you're loaded...lol

Dude dude dude you’re freaking terrible man. Imagine this fish literally tried to kill you and you became so exhausted from the fight and you’re breathing sooo hard then the fish dunks your head under water and holds you there for 15 seconds. This is what you’re doing to the fish. These fish you catch are tiny and you’re most likely killing them. That net isn’t accurate either.

@driftstone

2 жыл бұрын

That takes balls to come here and say that when you have a video with back to back grip and grins with you long arming those fish to make them look bigger. We both know you have to tire a fish all the way out to get it to sit still like that up in the air. My fish are flopping around and swim off fast. Fight them fast, release them fast. Hypocrite

Learn better fish handling techniques

@driftstone

2 жыл бұрын

Learn how to be a better human

@Piscatorialveteran

2 жыл бұрын

@@driftstone a better human?Ok mr Saint over here. Is this Christ himself the judger of all humans? ok I didn’t know you set the standard for human behavior. I don’t think it’s a job you’re capable of doing because you can’t even handle fish correctly and you use that stupid net lol. You should stop spending money on GoPro items and instead buy a better net that is fish friendly. But you chose camera equipment over the well being of the fish. Which just goes to show you don’t care about fishing as much as you care about getting views. Because of your incredibly bad fishing handling techniques some beginner may see your disastrous technique and think that’s the way to go about it. So your video is like a virus spreading bad information about the internet.