Driftstone Fly Fishing with Eric Leslie

Driftstone Fly Fishing with Eric Leslie

Fly fishing and an adventure seeker. Filmmaker.

Owner of the Driftstone Fly Shop
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  • @self-taught_angler
    @self-taught_anglerКүн бұрын

    You are using indicator rig upstream in high water and cutting the drift short. That makes it hard to target deep bigger crevices where the bigger fish wait. You are picking up smaller ones that can wait behind a little rock in the shallower water.

  • @user-xq3uh5xv5i
    @user-xq3uh5xv5i2 күн бұрын

    I’ve just bought one of these rods for our fishing trip in south Uist.

  • @user-xq3uh5xv5i
    @user-xq3uh5xv5i2 күн бұрын

    I used to fear tying with deer hair but I now absolutely love using it. Davie McPhail has some fantastic fly tying videos on here and his deer hair technique is sublime.

  • @ColoradoNative-bs3gi
    @ColoradoNative-bs3gi2 күн бұрын

    Awesome

  • @sledge7583
    @sledge75836 күн бұрын

    This is in the greatest state if you are eondering, CALIFORNIA

  • @johntuttle9544
    @johntuttle95446 күн бұрын

    .. Incredible combination of conditions leading to epic fishing... SOOOOoooo..... what's it cost to get shown this spot? :) ps. you dropped enough hints a native californian trout dude probably has it figured out. Might have to try the private option experience some day while I am still fit enough for the hike.

  • @paullance1258
    @paullance125810 күн бұрын

    I was just there. How did you get down to the water? I couldn’t find a path over the bridge

  • @deric999
    @deric99911 күн бұрын

    Omg I was just typing that’s a straight Indiana Jones bridge and you said it! 😂😂

  • @sturgeong74
    @sturgeong7412 күн бұрын

    Hello love videos what river would you recommend for someone that is disabled that can’t walk the rocks the big rocks to fly fish thanks for the help

  • @johntuttle9544
    @johntuttle954413 күн бұрын

    I saw you fishing a Frenchie so go to Fly Fish Food and watch the originator tie one up. Super Simple pattern and by changing colors you can really cover them all. Between a Frenchie/Pheasant tail, Walts Worm/Hare's Ear and thread or foil Perdigons and you have 90% of small Euro nymphing covered. All you need is quailty bobbins, whip finisher and scissors I would recommend Loon. After that unfortunately, materials and hooks and tungsten beads start adding up. I good jig hook in 12-16 and some gold slotted beads etc all come in ~$10 packs. So it migth cost $40 for the materials for one style of fly, but you can tie as many as you have hooks and beads and can afford. The per fly cost is very low, but you end up with tons of feathers and dubbing etc. Apparently you already have a vice but don't skimp on tools. Buy good ones and you'll enjoy using them for many years.

  • @steven871
    @steven87114 күн бұрын

    What river is this? I did not pick it up from the video.

  • @Hoireabard
    @Hoireabard9 күн бұрын

    It’s a secret. Maybe this channel is more about sales.

  • @pakfrd7887
    @pakfrd788714 күн бұрын

    How you liking the non-euro specific 10ft 4wt? I'm looking to follow suit but not sure what make and model I want to go with or go traditional and make euro stuff work or go euro and make traditional stuff work.

  • @michaelcrisp7176
    @michaelcrisp717616 күн бұрын

    Hi Eric, Thanks for the video!

  • @williamweiss6128
    @williamweiss612817 күн бұрын

    Miss that place.

  • @fishhandsfranky
    @fishhandsfranky18 күн бұрын

    New subscriber. Hit the button because you fished all my favorite flies in this video! Beautiful river.

  • @Go.Fish.
    @Go.Fish.18 күн бұрын

    Awesome video. Makes me want cold weather again!

  • @LANsolo12
    @LANsolo1218 күн бұрын

    I know it sounds crazy but the darker the water the darker the fly.. crawled all over the rivers in Northern California.. amazing video!!

  • @paullance1258
    @paullance125818 күн бұрын

    I’ve owned Sage for 20 years never had issues. My experience

  • @shurbaagii752
    @shurbaagii75221 күн бұрын

    shasta-trinity forest is trout and bass fishing heaven!

  • @paulsammons2432
    @paulsammons243225 күн бұрын

    The best bobbin is the one each individual likes.

  • @andrewexon3358
    @andrewexon335829 күн бұрын

    Been a while Eric, great video and fishing!

  • @driftstone
    @driftstone29 күн бұрын

    Thanks Andrew, it has been killing me how long this video has taken. Time to pick up the pace

  • @FlyFishDan
    @FlyFishDanАй бұрын

    Great vid - love days like this, especially in places like that!

  • @driftstone
    @driftstone29 күн бұрын

    If you're ever south of the border, I'd happily give ya the tour.

  • @FlyFishDan
    @FlyFishDan29 күн бұрын

    @@driftstone that would be pretty cool, thank Eric!

  • @rustyknott-W.D
    @rustyknott-W.DАй бұрын

    There is no single such thing as "Holy Water". Any water that fishes well is "Holy Water". OMG! Eurodorking using a bobber? Using a net on a small fish? For God's sake, don't fall in!

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    Keep those knots Rusty with a strong hock tuah

  • @NotSoDumb
    @NotSoDumbАй бұрын

    Would be nice to mention the name of the river.

  • @kailuamazon_3523
    @kailuamazon_3523Ай бұрын

    That’s a big no no in the fly fishing community. It’s called spot burning.

  • @Jo-xx2rd
    @Jo-xx2rd2 күн бұрын

    So if you fish the Mississippi river you cant say its the mississippi because thats “spot burning”? Lame

  • @kailuamazon_3523
    @kailuamazon_3523Күн бұрын

    @@Jo-xx2rd the Mississippi and the Nile Rivers are the exception.

  • @mr.striper6296
    @mr.striper6296Ай бұрын

    Long time no see. I miss your videos my friend. Always entertaining and beautiful scenery.

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    Good to see a comment from you, Hope to get the cadence back up to normal here!

  • @ctruthtoday
    @ctruthtodayАй бұрын

    Great video shots, even underneath the truck.

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    Thanks, those were fun to get. Got this cool magnetic mount so it was pretty easy to get, was just afraid it would fall off.

  • @FreeFormFlyFisher
    @FreeFormFlyFisherАй бұрын

    Fished that section once before. Ran into a big rattle snake and haven't gone back since haha but it is gorgeous in there. Another awesome video. I especially like the biginning. Good work brother.

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    Ehhh a huge rattlesnake never hurt nobody 😂 Hope you've been out fishing

  • @FreeFormFlyFisher
    @FreeFormFlyFisherАй бұрын

    @driftstone maybe not lol but that thing had me on edge the w h o l e d a y 🤣

  • @thecalfisher
    @thecalfisherАй бұрын

    It’s always a good day when Eric Leslie uploads…

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    :D Thanks bro!

  • @vieuxacadian9455
    @vieuxacadian9455Ай бұрын

    Cet endroit est magnifique . Bonjour de Louiiane . bonne peche .

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    Merci d'être passé. Est-ce que vous pêchez en mer là-bas ?

  • @vieuxacadian9455
    @vieuxacadian9455Ай бұрын

    @@driftstone Ne en Louisianne.

  • @daveschlom4033
    @daveschlom4033Ай бұрын

    I highly recommend Driftstone flies! I have caught many fish on Eric's flies. My personal fave are his thin mints but if he offers it, it can catch trout.

  • @FreeFormFlyFisher
    @FreeFormFlyFisherАй бұрын

    ☝🏾 I second that

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    Thanks Dave and FreeForm, that's part of why my videos have been slow. I've spent a tone of time tying for folks. It's humbling!

  • @daveschlom4033
    @daveschlom4033Ай бұрын

    @@driftstone You are my go to fly guy! But feel free to take time for other things...LIKE FISHING!!!

  • @phillmartin6196
    @phillmartin619626 күн бұрын

    👎 this is the most nonsensical rubbish

  • @daveschlom4033
    @daveschlom4033Ай бұрын

    Oh my...a new video from my FAVORITE angler brother. Gonna settle in!

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    Thanks brother!

  • @prolificnorthwest
    @prolificnorthwestАй бұрын

    Man, that is some awesome looking water! Great video as usual. Cheers!

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    It's a special place, one of my favorites!

  • @brandondooley5091
    @brandondooley5091Ай бұрын

    Frenchie for the win!! I may need to purchase some more from you soon. I have been absolutely hammering rainbows at my local river with your Frenchie and even a really nice size brown on it as well. Great Video once again Eric.

  • @driftstone
    @driftstone29 күн бұрын

    Those Frenchie's man, I'm telling ya. They're some kind of magic, I'm glad they're working for you too!

  • @oz2147
    @oz2147Ай бұрын

    It’s a good day when Eric drops a vid!!

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    Thanks Oz, need to get back into a rhythm

  • @HookontheFly
    @HookontheFlyАй бұрын

    I was there in october when it was dusty and dry, super cool to see the same river so green and vibrant

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    October can be another great time of year to be down there. Lots of hatches and it can rain too. Always fun down there

  • @benlopez4860
    @benlopez4860Ай бұрын

    Great video man. Always appreciate your content. Cheers.

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    Thanks Ben, thanks for watching

  • @TroutFlies
    @TroutFliesАй бұрын

    Good day on the river! A Driftstone insider told me we should get some stillwater videos soon! looking forward to that too.

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    Lies, damned lies :D

  • @TroutFlies
    @TroutFlies28 күн бұрын

    @@driftstone You have a mole in the org.

  • @RosinFlyFishing
    @RosinFlyFishingАй бұрын

    Very excited to see an Eric Leslie video!!!!

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    Thanks Rosin, it was stupid hard getting this out, need to get back into a rhythm.

  • @colbymyers6278
    @colbymyers6278Ай бұрын

    👍 been waiting awhile for a new episode

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    This is the longest time between videos in ages, can't let that happen again

  • @perolsson4344
    @perolsson4344Ай бұрын

    Buy a Douglas or Echo Rod insted,. much better

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    I've since picked up an Orvis and Echo rods and have tested their service. Both got me next parts in a couple weeks.

  • @LANsolo12
    @LANsolo12Ай бұрын

    Were you above or below the falls?

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    Look below the lake

  • @davypeters100
    @davypeters100Ай бұрын

    warning, many rattlesnakes....from experience!

  • @driftstone
    @driftstone29 күн бұрын

    I can see that for sure, hot rocky canyon is a rattler's habitat for sure! Watch where you sit down

  • @jeffpyle3540
    @jeffpyle3540Ай бұрын

    Very nice. My son and I fished that stream back in 2010 as part of the HTC (Certs 248 & 149). Looks the same. Was even slightly discolored. I'm guessing we fished the stream you were hoping to reach. I struggled to get one there getting one right at dusk. Loved the vid. Thanks for sharing. Makes me think about trying to get another with the ones I didn't get last time.

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    Right on, I'm hoping to pursue more of them this year. Which ones did you get?

  • @jeffpyle3540
    @jeffpyle3540Ай бұрын

    Kern River Rainbow and Goldens in 2009 trip to the Kern Plateau. Then north in 2010 for the McCloud Redband, Coastal Cutthroat, Warner Mtn Redband, and the Goose Lake Redband. Epic road trip with my son.

  • @mtnpwny
    @mtnpwnyАй бұрын

    Where are your secret spots bruh?

  • @RosinFlyFishing
    @RosinFlyFishingАй бұрын

    What even is this 😂

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    I got a 360cam and it can do these affects..I want it for float tubing on a lake

  • @thomasw_
    @thomasw_Ай бұрын

    I think you ought to have dealt with the dealer who sold it to you rather than the manufacture in this case, especially as it was brand new unfished.... Any of the dealers from which I buy would've had my back. Going the warranty route here was the wrong route --- which sucks because the sage of old just isn't the farbank sage of today. I hope it is fixed sooner than anticipated...

  • @J.P.Brightly
    @J.P.BrightlyАй бұрын

    I fish but not a fisherman. I haven't even seen a fish and I have those special sunglasses.

  • @tevanlowe9310
    @tevanlowe9310Ай бұрын

    Just went there for the first time today. It’s also pretty awesome coming across this video!!

  • @driftstone
    @driftstoneАй бұрын

    Awesome, it's a beautiful spot. How did you do? The flows have been high lately

  • @yosimitesam9179
    @yosimitesam91792 ай бұрын

    I bought my sage rod 30 yrs ago when I was stationed in Cally and it still performs wonderfully. Sorry to hear they are jerking you around.

  • @johntuttle9544
    @johntuttle95442 ай бұрын

    I'm surprised there wasn't a little more size down there.