Those were some tough flows out there! Way to fight through it. I highly recommend going back in the fall. Last time I was there very end of September, flows were around 500CFS, and there was a caddis hatch! So much fun getting those mile fish on dry flies.

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

I’m definitely headed back in fall and look forward to some flows that are a bit easier to wade for sure. The bug life up there seems insane! I found myself in the middle of a stonefly hatch and that was a ton of fun!! Can’t even imagine picking up those fish on dries. Must’ve been an absolute blast!

That looks like an amazing fishery. With as many big trout as you caught on those 2 days, it is neat that you included process of making your adjustments. Footing along the edges looked tricky. Looks like a neat area with varying current speeds and water depths.

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shiner Guy :) I tried to do this video a little bit differently. I'd say most of my videos could be classified as trout porn. This one shows a little bit more of the struggle, challenges, etc before getting to the good stuff. This place is typically fished from a drift boat because it's big/wide water, and it's just easier to reach the fish from a boat. So wading can be a challenge and you've really got to pick your spots wisely and break the river down into bits and pieces to find where they are. It's a great challenge and part of what makes fly fishing so much fun!! Thanks much for the comment and channel support. I sincerely appreciate it man, dan

GOD, your production value is so good Dan! I'm 5 seconds into the video at this point lol.................Locating fish in beautiful scenery is always such a blast. I feel you pain when it comes to losing fish, especially recently. I lost so many fish while I was up camping it made me sort of start laughing in frustration haha. Feels so good though when you finally put em in the net though! You were crushing it for the rest of the day and the next! Current seemed rough, glad you made the adjustments and figured things out to slay it on the fly rod...Now that I'm fly fishing, I respect what you're doing in an episode like this even more! Keep up the great work, looking forward to the next Wyoming episode💯👏🎣😃

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks buddy. I’m trying with every video to make the production value a little better than the last. I’ve been trying to incorporate Adobe after effects a bit more for some more dynamic graphics, and also trying to work on better audio so that any narration is easier to hear. But man, I’ve still got a long ways to go. I’m looking into lav mics that I can use to up the audio quality even more, and also just got a second tripod so I can capture additional angles. The other thing I’m doing is bringing a small light that I can use on a light stand for those early morning shots that just don’t have enough light to produce quality footage. So, the work never stops but that’s what keeps things interesting I suppose. For this video, I really wanted to find some “Wyoming” type music and it took awhile, but think I found some that matches it well. As for the fly fishing, it’s incredible how much that first morning made me feel like such a noob. I was literally questioning my merits there for a couple hours. But tried to stay positive and all it took was one hook up and then I knew I could turn it around. Just keep after it and remember that every time out you’ll get a little bit better. Once all this Covid stuff passes, would be great to spend a day with you and I’ll share whatever I know and that may accelerate the learning curve a bit also. Thanks as always for the great comments and channel support Team CO.F.F.

Dan! You MUST use a guide the next time you go back. It’s usually something I don’t do, but man, my Dad and I went up and floated that entire river over 2 days all the way through Grey’s Reef area (I believe). Truly amazing place and they can hook you up with GREAT streamer rigs for the BIG guys! Awesome video my friend! Matt

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Matt, thank you sir! Yeah, totally agree. I'm gonna get a guide at some point. I can only imagine how much more fish are available from the boat ... there were so many spots I was eyeing but it was just too hard to access with the flows and how wide the river is ... add to that healthy flows and even with my farthest cast, there was no way I was getting a good drift. So, I'll pony up one of these days and get a guide :) Grey Reef and Fremont Canyon are the next 2 places I want to hit. So much to do man. And then I get thinking about high mountain lakes like you've been hitting and my head explodes 🤣 I need more time!!! Thanks as always for the support my friend, dan

This was amazing as I watch with the boat trailer failing and us being stranded and not fishing.

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Dude, that SUCKS! Hope you get it remedied soon!!! And glad I could at least provide 13 minutes of entertainment during the down time. When are we going up to Wyoming? I'm officially a FAN 😂

The spring is my favorite time to fish the mile! The quantity and unbelievable size of trout is like nothing else you will experience!

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely going back up there in the Spring time...guessing there are some massive Rainbows heading upstream from Pathfinder Res and gotta imagine there's a few fish of a lifetime :) Really appreciate the advice and channel support Jessica! Hope to see you out on the water one day. Take care, dan

Great to see you made it up there Dan. So far one of my favorite places to fish. Great job on the video as well.

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Believe me, that brown you netted up there last Fall made an indelible mark on me and I knew I had to get up there. The key for those big fish will be going during the spawn, so I'm absolutely hitting in Fall and Spring to see if I cant find some of the monsters like you did :) Thanks for the kind words and channel support!!

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting.

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate the channel support my friend. Wyoming has definitely caught my attention!

Really enjoyed this video. Makes me want to get back there. I hope all is well with you Dan!

Extremely interesting and very nice video - thumbs up! Best regards and have a nice time :)

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maria for your kind words and support of my channel. This is definitely a labor of love trying to film while putting trout in the net :) your support truly matters!!!

Looks like a beautiful spot.

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Most definitely. We should go 🙏🏻

Wow that river was moving fast. Must need some skill to get the fly to work in waters like that. Amazing catches, footage, and edits. Tight lines.

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Always appreciated Wayne. Yeah I should’ve included the footage of me falling in a couple times and taking a little waterslide ride down the current 🤣 I do my best to be careful, but man, that water is rippin and the rocks are uneven, and slippery as hell. And my main concern is the fish, so it happens I guess 🤦‍♂️ thanks again for watching man

Nice fish.

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Josh. definitely was a fun trip and hope to get back up that way again this Spring!

Good fish you finally caught ;)

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

Long way home, but at the end you had fun catching them

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Always appreciate your support Kumbo! Thank you

Great fishing

What time of year were you fishing? Some great Trout!! Tightlines

water still that cool over there

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it stays cold year round because it’s released from the bottom of a reservoir. Makes it very hospitable for the trout :) thanks Kumbo!!

Great video and glad to find someone who has been on the Miracle Mile. Last summer I went out there and started in New Mexico and worked my way north but the flows were to high to wade fish. It was running at 4000 and the shop I stopped said it was dangerous, especially since I was solo. Got to make it back out there next summer. You seem to fish the areas I am planning and I appreciate the insight.

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great trip! So much amazing water across NM, CO and WY! I’m a huge fan of the mile and hoping to make it up there one more time this fall weather permitting. Big browns oughta be spawning here in the next week or two and would love to find one of them! Really appreciate the comment and channel support my friend. And please let me know how it goes whenever you get back out there!

@skipsamples2647

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhatMyLensSees will do and I will keep following you as it may give me some other ideas. :)

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

That’d be great! I’m sure there’s a couple other nuggets buried in some of my videos ;) appreciate the support!

Hey buddy...hope all is well! Dunno how I lost track of your channel but saw ya over on another one! Congrats on 2k subs and loving the fishing vids! Have a great week

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Well, i'm just guessin here ... but guessing you have plenty of other way more important things to do other than keeping track of my little adventures 😂 same has happened to me. Don't know why, but youtube hasn't been showing my any of your new uploads ... so will have to go directly to your channel and see what you and the boys have been up to! great to hear from you and appreciate the channel support as always! dan

@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

@@WhatMyLensSees Who knows what goes on in the old YT algorithmic world ha! Some AI has determined that its best for everyone that we don't watch each others content for some reason hmmmmmmm....now I'm just gonna watch your stuff even harder!!! lol...I crack myself up :-) Have a good one buddy!

Man, looks fun, but you guys get those fish on the reel.....

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks much! I do try and get fish on reel whenever possible. Sometimes, the conditions are so tricky I'm trying just to stay upright and not kill myself (as was the case in this video 🤣). Appreciate the comment and channel support! Dan

If Wyoming could bottle and sell sunrises and sunsets, she'd be a billionaire... Lived here for most of my adult life, it's simply breathtaking....

Hi Dan, I'm new here to your channel and so damn glad I stumbled across it. This great video coupled with a very recent trip to the NP has me thinking about nothing else. Never before have I experienced such beautiful and strong rainbows. If you don't mind me asking, where about in CO do you live? I live in Boulder and would love to someday get out on the water with ya. I appreciate your stewardship for the beautiful waters that carve our home state and those surrounding. Thanks for sharing, Dan, and again, lemme know if you wanna get out. I too plan on returning to the NP this Fall so perhaps we could meet up there! I've gotta get back in Fremont Canyon and find the beast that broke me off :)

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Hey there Michael, that is a really nice compliment, thank you! Couldn’t agree with you more about the health and strength of those fish in that stretch of river. Really a great challenge and can’t wait to give it another try this Fall when hopefully some big browns are making their way up from the reservoir! As for where I’m at ... I’m in your general area and can definitely find some time to get out on the water one of these day’s! Im really excited for fall fishing and cooler days so will be heading out lots over the coming months. Thanks again for the kind words and for the channel support my friend. Take care, dan

@michaelkettler3889

4 жыл бұрын

@@WhatMyLensSees Hey Dan, please shoot me your email address, I wanted to ask ya a local fishing question. Thanks in advance!

Nice work. Your production values are progressing nicely. Beautiful fish. The POV stuff works well for this.

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks much Raymond! I’m definitely trying to add more to each video these days which is fun but definitely more of a challenge!

Were you using an indicator or euro nymphing?

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Everything in the video was using an indicator. I tried some Euro as well, but just couldn't get anything going. So, went back to the indicator setup and just kept trying different places, and eventually got some nice fish in the net. This trip started off with the makings of a complete bust, but I just kept making adjustments (different style, new flies, different depths, new places) and thankfully turned out to be a trip to remember. Appreciate the comment and channel support Ryan!

What was the hot nymph?

@WhatMyLensSees

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely the Spanish Bullet PMD pattern. A close second would be a pats rubber legs, but I was there during a stonefly hatch and guessing that’s over by now. Appreciate the comment and channel support!

@dustinh6563

4 жыл бұрын

What_My_Lens_Sees Appreciate the info. You do great stuff bud. Tight lines and hope to see you out on the river one of these days.

@dustinh6563

4 жыл бұрын

What_My_Lens_Sees After searching for the Spanish bullet...what came up was a jigged bead head fly. Was yours jigged, if so, did you use this as your bottom fly? Thanks Dan.

you guys love to hand strip the fight, that’s how you lose these big guys, use the dam reel, also you won’t get tangled in your line.

Annoying way to loud music. Couldn't even start to watch the fishing

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Helpful hint: If it's truly bothersome ... Turn the volume off. Use the closed captioning. I take time to make sure all the voice is translated properly.

@jameshovey8301

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhatMyLensSees Helpful hint: When you edit you videos dont have your background music so loud that it drowns out your voice.