My passion for stream fishing started with my dad. From a very early age, we’d go out for a few hours. He’d buy a dozen dew worms in an old soup can and off we’d go. I always knew where he was because the hummed when he fished. Maybe that’s why we never caught a big speckled trout but that humming is a 60 year old memory. Makes me smile still.
I call my fishing CPR, catch, photo, release. The photo part began when I’d say to my wife, “you wouldn’t believe the fish I caught today.” And her response was always, “no I wouldn’t.” So I went out and bought a small waterproof camera which hung from my neck each fishing session.
I had been thinking about go pro technology but at 76, all that new stuff was a bit too much. Then my daughter introduced me to someone who was computer literate. He told me to catch the fish and he’d edit the footage.
Hallelujah
So presently I’m wandering back in the bush where I’ve fished for 45 years.
Hope you like the videos.
Sincerely
Big brown trout guy
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I'm jealous 😢
Good evening to you Glen. Ya, I understand your thought. We’re sooooo lucky to have found several spots, 3 actually that have beautiful fish. I know I’ve caught a few of them several times and we are looking for that huge female from E4. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Cheers Rob
Nice1 my man that was a nice fat brownie 👍🏼 all good over here still not been out the weather has been so up & down one day sunny pouring rain the next so the rivers haven’t settled my Brother has been out to fisheries but I refuse to pay to catch stocked fish 🤷🏼♂️ strictly wild browns for me I’m itching to get out according to sources the decent weather is near so fingers crossed 🤞🏼 take care my friend & thanks for the mention 💯👌🏼 Tight lines 😉😁 ✌🏼💙🎣🏴👍🏼
Hello to you. Good to see your name and know that things are fine. I know the feeling of wanting to get out, almost in spite of the weather. That video Alfred put out of the ‘little’ stream that became a rushing torrent, was not 1 of my finest decisions…..but I wanted to see how bad it really was! And, it was! Some inclement weather for our upcoming national holiday and add the high humidity, there’ll be no fishing here. Hope you get out for some wild browns! Cheers to you Rob
Please learn how to handle a fish. Nobody wants to see you roll these big browns around in the mud.
You keep them out of the water too long then release them in a cold of muddy water where they can’t get oxygen. You might release it, but they will die
Hi. Ya, until I took that ball in the face at home, I loved playing you guys. Thanks for remembering me. It was an enjoyable time. The go pro has added an extra to fishing as I always used a camera!! This is real and I’m glad to be able to get out. Mentioned to Chris that there’s a few videos in line of some more great fish. Cheers Rob
Give me a city as I don’t recall all the names of the teams we played. I did enjoy the game. Hear from you again. Cheers
Too Cool!!!! Its Chris Coghlan. Glad to see you are still reeling in the big ones!!! I came across your video at random and thought that was you. Hope you are keeping well buddy! Keep setting the hook
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Hi Chris, really glad to see your name. I was having trouble trying to respond, I’m not good at this, so hope you receive this. I certainly enjoyed my time with you and the guys. Didn’t realize my voice could be remembered! Was thinking of d shade a week ago as I was at Costco. Assume he’s the president now. Hope you’re healthy. Say hello to the boys. Fishing has been fun and this May was incredible. Lots more videos and shorts to come as I was just out yesterday and caught another biggie. Again, truly a pleasure to see your name! Rob
And, I was just out today to Stratford and passed by the road where you guys went on that retreat! Thought about you and Thompson. How bizarre/ironic is that! Cheers
Last 1…. I would have recognized ‘YUP’ with baseball!
Your voice sounds familiar. Might sound crazy but you didn't play slow pitch against a bunch of knuckleheads called the Awesome O's by any chance did you?
This is their pitcher lol. If not sorry. Beautiful catch
Butiful
Yes it is, a very strong beautiful fish. Cheers
But did you catch it
Look at short video, 2:01 and longer version, S2-E2 for that answer. 👍👍🎣😎🫶
I’ve seen big fish in lakes and rivers. I want to see fish in nets and you pulling them to shore.
Yes
Sure thing and the videos from the site show the real thing. The episodes from season 2(S2:E1,3,4,5) all show the big guys caught this year, all in the month of May, quite a month. Hope you enjoy watching them. Cheers
@@user-te1pu6dq1o yes indeed and all put back to catch again. Cheers
lies make baby Jesus cry
It was content resting, getting its strength back. Didn’t move when I touched it in the water. Different on land for sure. Cheers Brown trout guy
Beautiful fish
It sure is and it’s there to catch again. Watch the video(2:01) to see it on the bank after I picked it up. An impressive fish. Cheers and thanks for commenting. Brown trout guy
Nice trees. Especially the early ones. They had to be 30 ft tall
Your videos are very good and wonderful. I really enjoy watching your videos. I wish you lots of health and success
Good day to you. Thanks for your kind comments. It’s a lot of fun getting to these streams and simply a lot of fun being out in the ‘wilds’! Cant always catch something but there’s always something new. Can’t get that feeling in the city. With 2.9k subscribers, looks like you’ve been doing a great job! Alfred and I wish you continued success. And good health to you as well. Cheers Rob
Thank you again for the kind comments!
Yes, the days are getting shorter
Hi Paul. Watching the grand kids play ball yesterday and thought we’d be either blown away or rained upon heavily. This high humidity is certainly causing havoc with the weather patterns. Trust you’re well at 1st base! Haven’t seen Brad’s videos yet! Get him going on it. Cheers Rob
What state you in? I love your channel.im in western NC.i catch tons of rainbows and brooks but rarely catch browns here even though they are here.
Hi. Great to see your comment. When I was just starting fishing with my dad and then later, alone, it was always Brook trout, never saw a brown but certainly heard a lot about them. Realized I might be fishing in water that was too cold for them, 68oF and not the 72 that they can tolerate. And you’re right, I knew the browns were there, I just didn’t understand the stream well enough to get their interest. It took 3 seasons and many misses to start catching the fish you see in episode 4 from last year and Alfred’s 23” brown from 1 of the last videos, the 1 where I need help getting out of the muck! Anyway, Alfred and I are still trying to catch several biggies from that stream before the aquatic plant chokes the waterways. So keep on trying as it’s great to be outdoors and sounds like you’re pretty successful with what you’re doing! Again, thanks for your thoughts, they are appreciated. Cheers and good health to you Rob
That's insane,much love from NC
Evening to you. Ya, that was a pretty awesome experience to 1st of all even see that fish but then to think how to catch it and actually doing just that!! I’m smiling as I write this. And, it’s back in the water. Interesting timing as Alfred just put out a 6 minute video a few hours ago showing the hole where I caught her. Unrecognizable would be a word to describe the difference after that deluge. Will be interesting to get back there and I know Alfred wants another shot at fishing there too. Thanks for watching and your comment. Cheers Rob
Looked like a beautiful day
Ya Paul, not a cloud in the sky. No bugs! Not sure why. A great day to be out and about. And certainly glad I had help! Hope you’re good Take care Rob
What State do you fish in?
Hi Scott Sorry I didn’t see your comment/question earlier. . I was concentrating on some videos from a few days ago. I’m north of the 49th, in southern Ontario. I am fortunate to live near some pretty nice streams. This year, May was incredible and I assume things will cool off a bit as the weather and waters warm. Thanks for view and good health to you. Cheers Rob
Who uses the term, “dorky”?
Hi Paul. Just back from an early
Hi Paul. Just back from an early am stream walk and saw that Alfred had repurposed part of the reversed gp stunt! Boy, that was a beautiful fish, strong, good markings. ‘Dorky’…….old people who put their gp on backwards use that term. Cheers Rob
Nice experienc
Hi…ya, I feel very fortunate to be able to fish in such beautiful surroundings. They are special places. Glad you were able to be there too! Cheers
Thank you so much for taking the time to show me a chub tail & how to fish them I really appreciate you making this video for me 😉😁👍🏼 you take it easy & Tight lines ✌🏼💙🎣🏴 Craig 👍🏼
Morning to you Good fun and when I saw that fish, it had your name on it. Would liked to have added that big brown to the video but that’s for another day. Alfred surprised me with his pictures at the end. It was and still is a beauty. Off shortly with him to try our luck at the stream that was incredibly productive for us last year, videos 10b and 11. We have some unfinished business at a far hole. Good health to you and cheers, Rob
@@robsleeman I hope you have a great day I’ve not long woke up so if the weather is ok I might go out myself 😁 I’ll let you know happy fishing 🎣 Tight lines Craig 👍🏼🏴
I like the term “repurpose the chubb “
Hi Paul, ya, I think the Chubb was fooled too. Can’t believe that fisher people throw them back into the stream, whole, as these tails are excellent bait. Off tomorrow to test the 3rd of our favourite streams, not visited as yet. Boy, May was terrific. Noticed Royals have started season well. Continued success. Cheers Rob
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@@JP-dz7zu …..agreed!
Are you using 4 or 6-lb. test? Anything more than 6 and a big brown doesn't even look at it, I find anyway.
Good afternoon and yes, 4lb test as I agree with you on the brown’s vision! Makes it a little dicey if and when the line gets taken past logs, but that’s a gamble one takes. So far, what I’ve caught, I’ve been able to video but the episode 4 of the big female was touch and go as it manoeuvred the line into a big branch or 2 and certainly took out more line than I’d wanted. It was a great May! Cheers and thanks for watching. Rob
@@robsleeman I know a couple spots where the current is neck-deep or more under cedar tangles. I'm thinking 8-lb. green line and go from above with jig in olive or brown. No spinner is possible in that cover--you'd lose three to snags before even swimming one.
@@RideAcrossTheRiver I’ve caught some beauty cedar branches in the past. I have a friend who says ‘you can’t fish every hole’. I understand what he’s telling me but because he’s younger than I, I try to disregard his advice. That does however come with a cost as a size 6 Panther Martin costs $6.99 presently. I do tell him that it’s still a lot cheaper than golfing. Cheers
@@robsleeman I'm gonna try jigging straight down between the tree trunks. The 8-lb. should horse one of them out from under any tree.
@@RideAcrossTheRiver hey, you might just get a set of dentures! Cheers
Nice fishing. What part of the country are you from, brown trout guy?
Good day Southern Ontario but my range would be north of Guelph and just south of James bay. Tough day trips for sure. Streams have been great this year and we’ve been more than fortunate to catch some really great fish. It’s special and pleasing. Thanks for watching and I think Alfred has a few more videos in the works. Take care and cheers Rob
Messed up again as yet another response sent to wrong person, I think! Cheers, for certain!
@@robsleeman YUP, these look exactly like S. Ont brown trout streams! Tackle eaters!
It’s Albert! My brain wanted to hear Alfred.
Good day pul Ya, I get confused in the heat of the battle. Albert is his twin. He also has an older brother Alphonse. Cheers
Are you secretly Bruce Wayne?
No secret about it. Off to another stream, a morning job today. Cheers
Is Alfred your faithful manservant?
Best editor/director in Los Angeles! Flies in regularly to get these videos produced. Cheers
💞Wow🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍💙
Yup, have to agree. That certainly was a surprise. I expected and saw a good sized fish but didn’t realize how big it actually was until it was out of the water. Great fun and fortunate to be allowed to catch a fish this size and then release it. Glad you liked the video.👍👍👍😎🎣
Hey Rob lovely wild brown as usual 💯👌🏼 can you tell me what a Chub Tail is please 🙏🏼 ✌🏼💙🎣🏴👍🏼
Hi, good to hear from you again. In the streams where we fish, there’s a secondary bait fish called a chub or shiner. They are generally smaller than the fish we’re looking for! When we catch 1, and they’re a nuisance as they steal the bait/worm, destined for a trout, we use their tail as bait. I cut off the end portion and put the hook through the tail. Big fish love eating smaller fish, and it doesn’t seem to matter that there’s only the tail! I’ll remember to show you on a future video. I’ll remember also to mention it in the description so you’ll know it’s there somewhere inthevideo. Again, thanks for watching the stuff Alfred gets out. We both love what we do! Cheers Rob
Rob, thanks for the awesome video.
@@robsleeman Thanks for the info 💯👌🏼 we have chub here in the UK but not in Scotland 🏴 only in England 🏴 🤷🏼♂️ I’ve still only been out once this season we are having some very strange weather for this time of year very strange but hoping it goes away I can’t wait to get into some big wild browns 😁 take it easy & Tight lines ✌🏼💙🎣🏴👍🏼 Craig 🤙🏼
I was thinking about you a few days ago and when I caught a chub, I said that this was for you and I’d put it in a future video. Simple but fun so Alfred has a few segments he’ll add in a future video. I’ll let you know. Thanks for watching. Cheers rob
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Another good video, Rob. I feel that I am out there without having to actually go there.
Hi Paul, you’re certainly the winner by not being there. A billion black flies that day. Just waiting for a billion more mosquitoes! Great to see how busy 1st base was in that Panther blowout…..always loved that rivalry. Hope to see a game. Cheers Rob
Wow, that trout is definitely over 8lb's. Well done Rob, great content and greetings from Ireland.
Hi Garry Alfred and I are quite amazed at the size of the fish in this little stream. They certainly are magnificent specimens and a treat to catch, release and catch again! Walking the back woods is wonderful and the scenery idyllic. Oh ya, and there’s fishing to be done. Alfred does a great job editing although he’d like to walk a bit more than he’s been doing. Thanks for commenting. I’m sure the Emerald Island holds similar treasures!. Cheers Rob
Another good video, Rob
Hi Paul Thanks, glad you liked it. Alfred did a great job putting it together. My part seems easy! This fish really caught me off guard with its size, very heavy and 16” girth. I thought again that the longer the fight went on, the less chance I had of catching it. But it worked out. Have a great long weekend. Cheers Rob
What a fish 😲😁 at least you got footage of her you’d have a hard time convincing people you caught a 30 incher on a 5ft 6 rod as well WOW that’s what I use also I have an Abu Garcia Devil spin rod ultralight I’m actually on my 2nd as I snapped the top off just as I was on my way out of the house one morning & didn’t have a backup rod 🤦🏼♂️ I bought a 6ft Ugly Stik but wasn’t too keen on the stiffer action so got me another Devil spin rod very reasonable price as well £35 🤷🏼♂️ take it easy & Tight lines ✌🏼💙🎣🏴👍🏼
Good day to you Ya, 1st time I’ve done radio play by play catching a fish. What a dork! And that’s what I thought too, who would believe a fisherman’s tale so as I sat beside the fish, watching it recover, I figured I needed a shot of it on land, not in the water as appearances can be deceiving. So I put the gp down, got up, bent over and picked it up. Amazing really that it didn’t bolt. Having a backup pole is important, especially when the stores are closed. That’s a bummer. Good to hear from you. Enjoy your weekend. Hopefully you’ll be on the water someplace. Love those small poles! Cheers Rob
1st 😊 Wow just Wow what a beauty I’ve never seen a wild brown this big being caught in a small river Congratulations 👍🏼😁 16 inch girth 😳 man if I catch a 16 inch long fish in my local rivers it’s a very good day 😉 can I ask what you caught this on i heard you mention Chub Tails in one of your previous videos but I don’t know what they are I’d love to know Take it easy & Tight lines ✌🏼💙🎣🏴👍🏼 ps I’d need a nap after catching a brown of this size in fact if I hooked a wild brown this big I’d probably soil my shorts my PB was a fish just over 20 inches but it didn’t have the girth of this Behemoth 😅
Just back from a long day. Alfred will have to do another video but he doesn’t mind. This truly was a BIG female. I want to talk to my fisheries friend about it. The last video had a 28” brown also but it’s small in comparison. This one was caught on a 3” piece of worm. Chub, shiners are small bait fish that frequent all streams. They are a food source for bigger fish. If I catch one, I repurpose it by using its tail, discarding the rest for raccoons, mink and other land creatures that roam these woods. I attach the tail to my hook and then use that as a means to catch the browns. They appear to love that combo in any of the streams I fish. Glad you liked the video, pretty awesome fish. Cheers
Ps….look 5 videos back to see a long form swim off to the left. It’s hard to get a perfect view but 3 huge browns, 2 at 28” and the backwards brown at 30” all share that same hole. The video is 1:56 seconds. All 3 biggies have been caught and released this season. And they’re there to catch again! Amazing Cheers
What a start Robbie 👍🏼😁 I’m new to your channel but glad I found it that is a dream brown were I come from over the pond in Edinburgh Scotland 🏴 it’s funny because in most of my short vids I talk to my wee Brother so if you see any of mines & hear me referring to John it’s him although John isn’t his name 😂 it was my Grandfather we call each other John as a salute to him now he’s gone 😉😁 Tight lines ✌🏼💙🎣🏴👍🏼
Great to see your response. Big browns in the rivers in Scotland and England, you’re spoiled for sure. Glad you like the videos as Alfred does a great job editing. Yes, a great awesome start to the season. Wonderful to be able to walk the streams. Cheers
Wow that was Awsome footage 🤩 what a beautiful brown 💯👍🏼 well done ✌🏼💙🎣🏴👍🏼
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
DiCarlo started his annual fishing trip to Stoney Lake, today.
I assume he’s looking at bass, pickerel, pike and maybe a hungry Muskie? Sounds like a varied round of fishing. He’s good at it. He’s probably on the lake right now as I write this! Cheers Paul
OMG I'm dying
Well, i understand that thought when I realized what I’d done. What a dork. Like listening to baseball on the radio. But look out next time. It’s a biggie with actual video of more than scenery! Cheers
Trees Brilliant
Not tres brilliant!
Not interested in watching trees.
Ya, me neither. Quite an unexpected result. But that sky sure was blue, for a long time. Took me ages to get home!
Just wondered did you make it back to the home ok
Thanks for the comments. I am thankful to still be able to fish.
Should of put your glasses on earlier, like before you set your go pro up
Thanks.
Let’s see the fish
Luckily I did turn the gp around to see the beauty at the end.
You have to take DiCarlo with you, sometime, Robbie
Ha, I told him to get a gp and start another site. He’s good enough to do it! Remember, anything if fishable north of Guelph and just south of James bay! Cheers
give us a how to video. What gear do we need? what do we look for in a stream?
Hi again. Glad Alfred keeps me up to date and again, sorry for the delay. A video like that would be interesting and I’ll have to work on that. I’ve tried to mention things in each video as they cross my mind. The latest video mentions that browns like feeding low. I’ve had them watch a chub tail or a worm on a small split shot if needed, as the bait goes by them. I swear they’re sizing up the food. Then they’ll turn around quickly, go behind the bait and attack. They’re really cool as they feign indifference! I’ll try to mention lots of things I’ve found in the upcoming videos! Assuming the fish will comply. Again thanks for your comment, much appreciated. Cheers BTG
It may not be Patagonia but if you told me it was the Amazon I would have believed you. What we have in our own backyards is spectacular.
Good evening. Sorry I haven’t replied as I don’t always get back to viewing S often as I should. Alfred mentioned today that you’d left a message. Can’t agree with you more. That’s the total package of fishing, just being out there. It’s not just the fish. Alfred put up another video today. Just an awesome way to start a new season. Makes me smile as I’m writing you. Trust your time outdoors is as rewarding. Cheers BTG
Thank you for sharing. I hope I'm still stalking big browns like that when I'm your age. Greetings from Ireland
Good evening Garry of the Emerald Isle. I apologize for not returning your message. I haven't looked at them for a while and Alfred mentioned something today about your messages. It was a great start to the season yesterday. Hope you enjoy Alfred’s editing. It certainly was a fun day. And we plan to have a few more videos like that. We just have to make sure the fish understand! Cheers and good health. BTG
You don't deserve that fish that was comical
John, you are absolutely right! That’s why I laughed as my dad had done the exact same thing when I was little! Episode 4 has a similar occurrence but with a different result, thank goodness!
No net?
Ya, that’s a good point and at 76, I’m not too old to learn! Same thing almost happened in episode 4! I’m getting better. Hope you like all the videos as much as we like doing them. Cheers Brown trout guy.
@@browntroutguy Keep it going. If you enjoy it ___no reason to stop! Tight lines! 🎣
Seems like the same spot in alot of your vids...😊😊😊 Must be the honey hole
Yes, I have 3 streams that I have fished for 45 years. And because I catch and release, I hope to fish for the next 45 years. But yes, you are right this hole is great. There always seems to be a big guy lurking and this year the Olympic swimmer showed up. Quite a surprise. Have a good winter.