The things we do to catch fish. True statement. Loved how you put this video together. Great setup and done like a work of art. Tight lines brother

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

lol, there are times when I sit back and think to myself, "are you crazy dude? you're gonna drive 10 hours in one day, hike a couple miles, and then fish another 8-9 hours in the Winter just to catch a couple trout and let em go????" Some people would say we have some sort of mental issue 🤣 And I can totally understand their viewpoint. Fishing really is one of the most addictive things on the planet! And man, when I saw you say "work of art", that really made my day. I know my videos are a lot different than many out on KZread ... and I really strive to make them a bit more artful and less vloggy (probably the photographer in me). So to hear you say that makes me feel good man .... kinda like I'm accomplishing my own mission. Thanks Wayne, your support of the my channel has been incredible my friend. dan

Love the video!!! Great job Dan and can’t wait for more videos like this!

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks much Cole! Hope you're getting out there some this Winter and if so, please send me some pics of the big fish you land! Take care my friend, dan

This is my favorite video you’ve ever made. I hope you are holding up well, I’ve thought about you a few times out there. Life is so unpredictable, but at least you know that fishing can bring you peace of mind. You’re a good dude and I hope to cross paths one with you one day.

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there Matthew. Wow, really appreciate that my friend. And I don’t usually talk about my own videos much, but I’m tending to agree with you ... this is one of my favorites. The second song that begins around the 5:07 mark when the video transitions into the fishing ... that song just lined up so perfectly with the mood and overall experience that day. Plus the clips cut real nice to it :) fishing and filming is definitely healing for me, and this day was certainly a bright spot in an otherwise rough 2020. Really appreciate your kind words and channel support and definitely hope we will get some time out on the water one of these days. Take care until then, dan

Very nice video!! Those fish look awesome and I bet a real blast to catch.

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

That's the truth right there John. These fish fight hard and when your hands are basically 2 ice blocks, it makes for good fun 😅. Really appreciate you watching and commenting!

Neat look behind the scenes. You definitely look well prepared for cold weather and potential emergencies. As always, beautiful scenery and nice trout.

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

I should've added a lot more behind the scenes, because I left a lot out. Seems that I have a one track mind and only want to fish whenever a river is nearby 😂 ah well, guess I can do a part II, part III, etc. Always appreciate your support my friend! dan

Dan your videos keep getting better and better! Talk about color on those browns!!! Awesome brother!

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there Dustin, really appreciate that my friend. I'm amazed the fish cooperated on this day. Figured I was doomed for a slow day with how windy it was. Generally, lots of wind ends up messing up my drift and seems like the fish just shut their mouths. Glad this one worked out differently! Thanks again for the channel support!! Dan

@dustinh6563

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhatMyLensSees yeah buddy. Looked like a very productive day. Looked like the egg pattern was the ticket!

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

When the egg pattern is on ... it’s ON 🤣 at least that’s been my experience :)

Great video. I often keep an eye out for you filming and fishing on these cold winter days. See you at there soon and keep up the good work with these videos

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there Sam. Thanks so much for the kind words and I’m guessing it’s only a matter of time. I’m bumping into people more often these days which is just really really cool. A lot of times, it’s like, “hey aren’t you that what My lens sees guy”?? And I can’t tell you how much those words right there mean to me!! Thanks again for the channel support my friend, dan

Good Morning...Great fishing! Bravo!

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated MCA. Definitely a day to remember. Happy holidays :) dan

Nice fish to be had. Yeah I'd say so! Those were some prime specimens you were catching. Winter is a whole different ballgame for sure. Layers, layers and layers as well as towels and rags to keep your hands dry. I have a pair of gloves that even when wet are still pretty warm. I'm sure if it got cold enough they probably wouldn't be very comfy when wet, but if it's that cold, I'm probably staying home anyway.😂 I like how you put your video together.

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

You nailed it. I think I had 5 layers on in total plus hand warmers, etc. it’s not too bad, but when you do have to take the gloves off and your hands get wet, man oh man can things change in a hurry. I’m guessing you know exactly what I’m taking about ;) always appreciate the support my friend. Take care, dan

Great edit with some amazing fish 👍

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you RRO! Was definitely a day to remember. Happy to have had a few of those in an otherwise pretty crappy 2020! Looking forward to 2021 and beyond and hopefully lots more great videos. Take care my friend, Dan

Excellent production, Dan. (too bad about the mic but you did the right thing, just going with the flow, so to speak), beautiful fish and beautiful scenery. I enjoyed seeing your winter kit.

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there Raymond. Yeah, hit was bound to happen. I actually slipped once in the water and 99% sure the mic went under. Thankfully it happened near the end of the day. I didn't bother checking it out and just kind of ignored the fact I probably just destroyed it :) It's a condition called Fish Brain (where one has a sole focus on catching more fish!!🤣) When I got home and reviewed the footage, I realized I filmed that whole outro with a broken mic and was slightly annoyed, so went the VoiceOver route which worked ok. Good news is now I have an excuse to upgrade and thinking of using something more along the lines of what you have (rode wireless). Always appreciate your comments and insights my friend. dan

Great day on the water. One of my favorite holes. Gotta love how dark the browns are in that stretch!

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks much Grant! Definitely was a day to remember and totally worth suffering thru the cold and wind. And you're right ... the browns just hit different there ... must be something in the water! Take care and appreciate the channel support, dan

Great video Dan.... BUT..... Freeze Dried Coffee? WTF, what happened to your standards?!! I saw socks, the trusty Jetboil, you have all you need... You also forgot Trail mix!! Miss you buddy, Big tub of Timmies coming down on the next trip.. Stay Safe and Love to O+A

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

lol, I was hoping you wouldn't see this video!! I knew you'd be terribly disappointed to see my pathetic coffee setup. Nothing will ever beat a Nip barista special using a "clean" sock filter!! And just hearing the words trail mix makes me want to vomit 😂 That and beef jerky may forever be retired from my supply stash! Timmis would be a welcome change btw. Miss you guys and will be sure to say hi to everyone here. Thanks as always for the support my friend, dw

Your videos are some of my favorites on youtube! Keep up the great work and hope you are staying safe!!

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Comments like yours put extra wind in my sails. Sincerely appreciate it! dan

Dang those are some really nice fish! This is my first winter fishing in CO and the surprise for me is how early it appears you started catching fish. I've heard don't bother starting until 10am or so when the sun comes out & the fish start getting active - and so your line & guides don't freeze. I was also surprised to seem them so shallow - looks like you had all of 3-4 ft between your indicator and what looked like an egg pattern.

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there David, really appreciate you watching and commenting! Glad to hear you're getting out there this Winter! Both the pain and the gain can be quite magnified fishing in the Winter time ;) I've also heard the whole "don't even bother getting on the water before 10am" and I gotta say I just don't agree with that. There are definitely days it's slower in the early morning ... but for every slower day, I've had at least as many mornings like the one in this video where the fishing is really, really good. But with early starts comes all the joys of lines, guides and reels freezing every few seconds. It's a pain to say the least, but I've gotten pretty decent at staying on top of it. Fish do tend to hang in the deeper holes during the Winter where there's less current to fight ... but if it's cloudy/dawn/dusk and no direct sun hitting the water, the fish do still tend to spread out ... especially if there's plentiful food available ;) As for the rig, you're not too far off ... it was probably more like 5-6 ft from indicator to first fly ... and I was throwing a weighted worm and an egg pattern and that was definitely the ticket. Again, really appreciate the comment and channel support my friend! dan

@MountainStateAngler

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve learned to not listen to others when it comes to fishing reports. Some people can’t catch till sun is up I catch the most before sun up. The earlier the better.

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

My motto as well! Hope we can hit the river someday soon man.

Beautiful Dan just beautiful. Since you like coffee so much, have you ever seen an Ember mug? My wife loves coffee and getting her the Ember made it better. They're pricey but the travel mug will keep your coffee at 145 degrees for 3 hours! Oh and had I been you, the trip would have ended early, there's no doubt I would have tumbled down the hill into the river in the dark. Lamp or no lamp

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim! I haven't heard of that and am definitely gonna look it up! My YETI mug is also pretty adept at keeping coffee nice and warm, but not sure it reaches that Ember level of performance :) And like most guys, I can never have enough cool gadgets 😅 appreciate that suggestion and my wife just asked for a Christmas present idea or two! Regarding that hike ... yeah that felt a little dicey especially since it was basically dark and really slick. Glad I didn't take a spill because would've been a decent fall and pretty sure my fly rod and camera gear would've taken a beating. I've fallen a few times over the years and just funny how I tend to sacrifice my body to ensure I don't break my rod. Some epic bruises over the years 🤣 Always appreciate your support of my channel! Take care, dan

Outstanding!

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated my friend!! Definitely a great day out on the water and managed not to freeze to death 🤣 always appreciate your support of my channel!!

WOW that's one heck of a run for some nice HAWGS! Like the phone stand, got to get me one of those, phone cameras are lots better than the gopros, get ready for the Blue

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy, there's some surprisingly large fish in that hole! Definitely a day to remember on the water! As for the phone stand, I've got an amazon link in the description to the one I use. It's been awesome ... pretty durable, light weight and can be setup in seconds. With these new phones, the video capabilities are pretty amazing as long as you have decent light. Look forward to seeing your next video Mike ... always some of my favorites because you know what you're gonna get in a CWM vid ... hawg after hawg :) Thanks as always for the support my friend, dan

Exceptional Video Dan! Good to get a behind the scenes look at what's going on for your winter fly fishing adventures. I'm going to have to start using the power bank with the batteries in the winter when it's below 0 degrees, even the GoPro muff/warmer I use doesn't function well when it gets that cold. I've only been out once to fly fish this winter (attempt to at least) and man it's rough. Beautiful shots and production value as always Dan, the fish you got were awesome looking!! You actually came up in my livestream the other day as a topic and hopefully I got some people over to your channel to subscribe to ya!!

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

That’s so cool! Which video was it? I’m so bad at keeping up with livestreams for I have no idea why!! Winter fly fishing is definitely tough, and then trying to film is even tougher. Gotta have a perfect day in order to pull it off, and that was definitely one of them. Thanks as always for the support you guys!!!

@teamcoff

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhatMyLensSees Haha no worries Dan, It was our last livestream and it was brought up over an hour into it. People asked us about winter fly fishing advice and just advice in general about fly fishing...I referred them to you and Aaron from Opportunity Fishing as you two are the people I learned from this last Spring, and it helped me TREMENDOUSLY! You 2 and one other channel is all I watched to get into the fish I got into this past year on the fly. If I never thanked you for that...THANK YOU! Your videos aren't just a good show, they're very informative and the team and I have learned a lot from them. Several others agreed with me in the livestream that you do tremendous work😃💪🏽🎣

Awesome video as always!!

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Kumbo, always appreciate your support my friend. Happy holidays to you and your family and looking forward to lots more nice fish and videos in 2021!! Take care, dan

I totally agree. No crowds and the fishing is phenomenal. Tyler from TEAM COFF spoke really highly of your content in a livestream so I'm popping in to saw hello. Great video.

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by! I'll be sure to tell Tyler and the Team COFF thank you for the shoutout! Missed that livestream so didn't even know, but what a nice surprise! Thanks again for the channel support and kind words! Happy holidays, dan

Great appreciation for what it takes. Man you know where to fish what river are you on

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there Irve, much appreciate you watching and commenting. With regards to Winter fly fishing .... if ya know, ya know :) And sounds like you've had your fair share of Winter adventures! Even though it's painful, frustrating, and cold ... those are just small nuisances in the grand scheme of things. The peace, solitude, snow, scenery, and just good ol' adventure more than make up for it! Thanks again for the channel support my friend, Dan

The fish alone in this video were 💯, but you did such a good job filming and editing that you just knocked this video out of the park! Loved the behind the scenes views and the tips too! Shame about the audio at the end, was that your DSLR with the Rode mic?

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Always makes for a better video when the fish cooperate!! And while I don't usually comment on my own videos much, I gotta admit this is one of my favorites I've made. The music really fit when the fishing actually starts up, and sometimes it's all about finding that "just right" song to make a video really hum!! So, that first camera is my Nikon Z6. It's a mirrorless camera and does just a fantastic job of 4k video in low light. So I like to use it for intros when it's still dark ... and also those early hours (pre-dawn and around sunrise) when the actions camera's and iphones don't work well due to their smaller sensors. I'm finding that the more angles, different shots I can get ... the more interesting the video can be. Thus, many cameras on each fishing trip. 4 at the very least 🤷‍♂️And that's my Rode videomic pro + shotgun mic on top ... works really well and has been a huge improvement in audio. I also use a lav mic that's attached to my gopro but think I killed that during the filming of this video ... so hoping Santa comes thru with a new one! Always appreciate your comments and channel support my friend! Happy holidays to you and your family, dan

@fatherandsonsfishing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness it was only the lav mic, Dan! If it was the Rhode, that would be a much bigger ask from Santa! I'm a Canon guy, and I don't bring it on all my trips, but I've been using my first full frame mirrorless, the EOS R, more and more for video and agree with you about how nice it is to have something for low light. We're a little behind yall Nikon folks in terms of the in body stabilization, though. I did splurge and get the 15-35 f2.8 (even though I have the 16-35 f2.8) because it's image stabilized and it really makes a difference. Canon finally released some cameras with in body stabilization over the summer, so I'll need to ask Santa to stop by my place after he's done with you...😎

Much more prepared than I am these days! Notes to be taken for sure! Would love to meet up with a fellow CO angler, let me know!

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Only prepared because I've learned the hard way a time or two (or maybe a few more 😅). Love meeting up with fellow anglers here in CO, so let's definitely plan something in 2021.Thanks much for the channel support my friend, dan

@terrybois5945

3 жыл бұрын

Where do you live?

Great video, and done single-handed! You got there early and I think I know why. I just got back from fishing on the Colorado River. It was much slower than October but the weather was great and we did get a few nice fish on tiny flies. I have fished more this December than my previous 50 plus years of fishing. Were you fishing in November? Thanks.

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you’re getting out there Frank and braving the Winter conditions! I’ve had some slower days in the bitter cold also, but also had a few banger days like this one. Fishing is just hard to predict sometimes!! Sometimes, I’ll get a 2 hr window that is just lights out, and then the fish shut their mouths for the rest of the day. Crazy how humbling it can be!! I got out a time or two in November but was pretty tied up with some other stuff. Hoping to have a productive start to 2021 and make the most of these upcoming Winter months. Appreciate your comment and channel support my friend! Dan

The best to do it, your shots and quality is immaculate.

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Jacob. Wow man. Your comment just has me pretty much lost for words. So, Thank you ... it really does feel good to see and hear this and validates the effort and energy I’ve put in to building this channel. Sincerely appreciated, dan

Man! I know I catch some nice fish, but you seem to always catch monsters, like 17”-22”+ , very impressive! Gotta fish Colorado next time out West. Does Colorado stock or is it all natural? Either way, fun to catch fish like that in big waters with good current. Thanks for sharing.

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott, really appreciate that my friend! I gotta admit, it's a lot of fun hunting for these bigger fish. I catch lots of littler fish too, they just don't make the cut in my videos :) As for your stocker question, it really depends on the river, but usually there's a mix of stockers and wild trout. You should definitely come out this way if you ever get the chance. I'd be happy to take you out for a day or two to some of my favorites and hopefully find a couple nice fish :) You could spend a lifetime just exploring Colorado's waters, but then you start adding in the neighboring states and just a little bit further up into Montana, and man oh man....just never ending possibilities!! Thank you very much for the channel support my friend, dan

Thanks for sharing Dan -awesome video, I certainly have the bug and want to get out soon ,what an amazing day it looks like you had

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the kind words! If you can brave the elements out there, it can be so so worth it! Best of luck and hope to see you out on the water one day! Dan

New subscriber here! Liking the content Very cool way how you record the videos. Never tried that tripod set up, for a phone but it looks sweet!

@WhatMyLensSees

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

Cool video, good tips. What flies are you using? How deep are you running them?

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching and commenting Christopher! I was using a triple nymph rig which is pretty much my go-to setup. Had a beadhead pink squirmy worm for starters, then a spanish bullet nymph, and finally an orange egg pattern. I was primarily fishing a tailout section where it was more shallow ... so the distance from my indicator to my last fly was right around 5 to 6 feet. Hope that helps! Take care, dan

Heading up Tuesday to fish the Arkansas over by Pueblo, any advance on patterns to fish. I’m gonna try Euro this time around.

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Nice, enjoy the day and hopefully you hook into one of the tanks! I like to lead off with a pink squirmy worm, and then usually small midge and emerger patterns to round out my rig. A few flies that have worked well for me at the Ark tailwater this time of year are: zebra midge, black beauty, top secret midge, miracle midge, rainbow warrior, barr's emerger, RS2, and juju baetis. Be sure to add enough split shot to get down near the bottom (or use euro nymphing flies that are more heavily weighted). Best of luck with it and thanks for the channel support, dan

Nice fish! How long was the big rainbow around 9 minutes?

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there, Thank you for watching and commenting. So, I never take the time to measure fish because I try to get them back in the water as quickly as possible. But I can gauge pretty well from how they fill the net. From the bottom of my net to the top is 18" ... and that rainbow more that covered that 18" length. If I were to guess, I'd say 24-25". It was a beast and such a nice surprise after catching lots of beautiful browns. Thanks again for the channel support! Dan

The Fishing wasn’t terrible was it?😉

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Lol... if ya know, ya know!! Good to hear from ya buddy. Look forward to your next vid!

You didn’t say about keeping ice off the rod guide.

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

I forgot to mention a LOT of stuff ... so planning to make another video hopefully soon with some more Winter fly fishing tips. Appreciate the comment.

I know you will never say, but where are you fishing lol.

@Ihelpfixipodtouchs

3 жыл бұрын

If you’ve been here, it sticks out like a sore thumb :)

@N_Co_Fish

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ihelpfixipodtouchs I think it’s the same river as where he got that massive brown in one of the videos, but the flow looks higher and that spot has a lot less rocks. Idk though

@N_Co_Fish

3 жыл бұрын

Notice how little information I have bout that spot lmao

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

hey Noah, appreciate the comment my friend. Feel free to reach out to me at my email if you'd like: whatmylenssees18@gmail.com

@mikemckinnon1362

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhatMyLensSees Badass video man, I’ve been searching for that spot for years lol. You got great videos man.

Another great video with some great fish. I saw a commercial the other day for rechargable hand warmers. May be something for your gear list. I don't need 'em down here in the islands 😝🌴🎣

@WhatMyLensSees

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely need to look into those! Great suggestion and thank you as always for the support on my channel!!! Take care and enjoy a painkiller on the beach!! Dan