FLY FISHING NEW MEXICO | CATCHING TROUT WITH A SPEY ROD | this should not work | Rio Grande Gorge

I apologize for the atrocities I am committing.
Clearly I have no idea what I am doing. Clearly it is not working. I am dumb.
All jokes aside I cannot say how much fun it is to get out of your comfort zone and try something new. Being bad as something is fun. Each experience leads to growth and promotes learning. I SUCK at Spey but this is only the fourth or fifth time ever using it. Oh and on top of that gale force winds were absolutely blasting through the Rift Valley all day. But we learned. We saw some success. Each one of those instances builds the foundation to make you suck less the next time. Get out of your comfort zone and try something new.
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  • @bjbegoon2423
    @bjbegoon24232 жыл бұрын

    You're enthusiasm for fly fishing (and I'm sure life) is contagious, sir!

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s hard to beat! Thank you so much!

  • @45coopaloop
    @45coopaloop2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful scenery, thanks for sharing your trip with us :)

  • @mattier3030
    @mattier30302 жыл бұрын

    Bravo for trying something out of the comfort zone and it paid off in spades!

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's what its all about! I like trying as much new stuff as possible!

  • @mattier3030

    @mattier3030

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FLYALLSZN btw I love your channel, I’m a fellow NM fly fisherman and it really inspires me. So here’s a question, what would you recommend for reasonable path to descend into the gorge or Taos area rio grande? I have read tons of info, have all the books but would love your thoughts on it. Thanks

  • @stripping.streamers
    @stripping.streamers2 жыл бұрын

    Sweet video man! Place was absolutely gorgeous

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @FlickyFlies
    @FlickyFlies2 жыл бұрын

    That spey rod is beastly! You could likely land any fish you ever find in the gorge with that thing! Really wanna make it down to NM and film and fish in the Gorge with you sometime. Nice vid man, tough conditions with the wind but still looked fun!

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah man! I sure hope it can haha You should! Weather stays pretty nice down here for the most part.

  • @danielthompson3399
    @danielthompson33992 жыл бұрын

    Your energy is infectious Dude. Awesome video

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Daniel!

  • @xaviermacias7988
    @xaviermacias79882 жыл бұрын

    Gotta love the spey

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not exactly practical... But super fun!

  • @uni_shadow164
    @uni_shadow164 Жыл бұрын

    That fly pattern looks like a "Blow Torch" fly! Beautiful country, well done!

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    Жыл бұрын

    I dont know fly patterns! I just tie and fish them!

  • @uni_shadow164

    @uni_shadow164

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FLYALLSZN Learn! Yo have the Heart, youth and strength! At 59, I could not hike those paths you take! In addition, you go alone in Bear, Lion and wolf country! May God keep you safe and sharing! Nice work!

  • @davidspoonholtz6900
    @davidspoonholtz69002 жыл бұрын

    Monster rod Mike. Great content as always. Tight lines brother

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! Trying to approach a problem at a different angle haha

  • @fronylol
    @fronylol2 жыл бұрын

    You gotta take that Spey on the chama brother!

  • @joelobcheck4503
    @joelobcheck45032 жыл бұрын

    Mike, Just stumbled upon your videos and I need to say great job and super enthusiasm !!! My wife and I are in NM and have fly fished the San Juan........trip you need experience.........and a number of smaller lakes. Your review of the Chiflo Trail into the Gorge is definitely on our bucket list. I noticed you're wearing either a GPS or PBL......can you share a little more info about that unit ! Great job and tight lines !!! Joe

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah Joe! Thank you so much! The GPS unit is called a Garmin "Inreach" and it is basically a SOS/Satellite Messenger. For my solo adventures it is extremely important.

  • @twilkpsu
    @twilkpsu2 жыл бұрын

    Mike, your vids are off the hook brother. Amazing job! VERY professional. Stick with it. You are a pro!

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @atticussfinch9001
    @atticussfinch90012 жыл бұрын

    Nice video… just fished the rio grande and red, first time to New Mexico. Beautiful.

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @ballindrummer
    @ballindrummer2 жыл бұрын

    Great vid once again! Loving and enjoying the content bro!

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @MikeRiddle12
    @MikeRiddle122 жыл бұрын

    So cool to see you fishing in my hometown of Questa. And equally cool to see you finding success in some familiar runs! The rio grande del Norte/ wild rivers area is a special place bro!

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s incredible! You have to work for every inch down there but that’s my niche!

  • @adamgeezy2000

    @adamgeezy2000

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wild rivers is beautiful for a reason. Not many will brave the trails. Love the area. You are lucky to live close by

  • @robhummel4379
    @robhummel43792 жыл бұрын

    Love the video footage.

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Rob!

  • @dallasroberts6146
    @dallasroberts6146 Жыл бұрын

    Try some of the smaller trout speys, they're awesome. I use my 11' 3wt trout spey alot. Swings streamers well and makes an awesome nymph rod

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    Жыл бұрын

    I am most certainly trying to get my hands on some smaller gear!

  • @FishingWithDamon
    @FishingWithDamon2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome trout fishing they were so beautiful and I just loved the scenery I recently did a trout fishing video it is so peaceful especially since I have been distracted with school love that bait that you use I have the exact same one my favourite is the lucky strike spinners thought anyway have a happy Halloween!!

  • @norm908
    @norm9082 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got plenty switch rods if you really want to tackle trout spey. Nice to see some others in NM going after two handlers. Unfortunately some local shops that claim to be a “resource” had no idea what I was talking about.

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah! The Spey was a bit big.. But just the concept is SO COOL. I will for sure be back out there with it soon!

  • @The_Westward_Scout
    @The_Westward_Scout2 жыл бұрын

    Great video bro!! You should invest in a trout spey rod though. A lot more fun than that beast of a rod. Redington Dually 4wt, or Claymore 4wt.

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    I really want one! I know I should invest.. I just don’t use it enough to justify just yet

  • @fishhandsfranky
    @fishhandsfranky2 жыл бұрын

    Spey looks bad to the bone Mike!

  • @adamgeezy2000
    @adamgeezy20002 жыл бұрын

    We got into some good ones on the lower red today 😉

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @mattier3030
    @mattier30302 жыл бұрын

    Man I loooove streamer fishing, good grief . Man we should fish, I think we’d get along like ga gang busters dude! I pretty much eat, breath, dream, fly fishing. Setting the hookmin my sleep more often than not.

  • @mattier3030

    @mattier3030

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ga ga ga gang busters ahahahaha

  • @evans1982
    @evans19822 жыл бұрын

    During the spawn, work eggs patterns my friend! Semi-pro trip my dude..

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ll have to start tying up a few! 🙌🏼

  • @adamgeezy2000

    @adamgeezy2000

    2 жыл бұрын

    For fish who are spawning you get em on streamers. Egg patterns work on the back side if you find some reds

  • @aandrew3757
    @aandrew37572 жыл бұрын

    nice lol. had a hard time on the current finding what to use weird time here in missouri!

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fall can be a really tough time! Those transition periods can make for fickle fish

  • @fishhandsfranky

    @fishhandsfranky

    2 жыл бұрын

    Waltz worms with a soft hackle trailer should dig EM up!

  • @aandrew3757

    @aandrew3757

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fishhandsfranky thank you, I will give her a try!

  • @srodeman
    @srodeman2 жыл бұрын

    Great content Mike! I need to get down there! Do you backpack anywhere in The gorge?

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! There are a bunch of spots to camp down there but I have never stayed!

  • @allexkowalsky4168
    @allexkowalsky41682 жыл бұрын

    Crispy

  • @michaelcoleman9182
    @michaelcoleman9182 Жыл бұрын

    Few questions on the spey - how'd you learn to spey cast? What type of line, tip, fly were you using? I picked up a second hand spey recently and had a LOT of trouble figuring out the cast.

  • @michaelcoleman9182

    @michaelcoleman9182

    Жыл бұрын

    nvm on the flies - kept watching the video lol

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    Жыл бұрын

    I am new to the game! Happy this helped!

  • @lilfruitsnacc
    @lilfruitsnacc6 ай бұрын

    Seen few your,if you havent tried mouse patters on rio.......you font know what your missing my friend and i tried it oneday i caugh 5,,,,,, biggest 20,1/2 my friend caught 6 all over 19 his biggest ,,,,27. Big make brown before cell phones...to old to walk that canyon

  • @joshreed7102
    @joshreed71022 жыл бұрын

    You needed a 5 wt 11’ for that water actually that’s to small of water for Spey. All your doing with that rod is beating yourself up. Loved the vid though.

  • @FLYALLSZN

    @FLYALLSZN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh I am well aware! But that is all I have so that is what I am going to use! Maybe one day when I have the money I can get a nice trout Spey!