Fishing with Rod: Bull trout wrestling

[see23me23shine]

5-10' degrees!! holy moly mannn.. if i was there id be covered with everything in my closet and i havv alot in there hahahh

nice video by the way:)

[davidswerdlow]

Great video! I love your guys vids keep them coming.

[drauderede]

deine Videos sind Klasse

[JRG2188]

what kind of rod were u using?

[fishingwithrod]

@JRG2188 The rod is a Trophy XL 9' centerpin rod.

[DirTyOhGee]

GREAT video and editing. Very nice fish!

[playmovingpictures]

Watch out for the bear he's got his eye on you.

[Henrybailey1]

i caught at fish in ten secs i really did on tht day i caught 11

[fishingwithrod]

@Henrybailey1 Translation please?

[tromboneJTS]

what type of reel is that?

[fishingwithrod]

@tromboneJTS It's an Islander Steelheader centerpin reel.

[mountaintroutslayer]

what kind of flies do you use ?

[fishingwithrod]

@mountaintroutslayer I wasn't fly fishing. It was just a piece of chartreuse wool on the hook.

[TropheusJon]

Rod, how many lb test would you recommend?

[fishingwithrod]

@TropheusJon For what? Rod? Line?

[TropheusJon]

@fishingwithrod

Line, I just got a center pin reel last week so trying to get the hang of things... casting etc.

[fishingwithrod]

@TropheusJon I use 12lb test Maxima Ultragreen, which is what I use for my main line on a baitcasting reel as well. Some people prefer to run 15 or 20lb test if they choose to fish for larger specimen like chinook salmon, which I don't go for very often. Make sure you put quite a bit of backing underneath the main just so you can spool the reel to the top (less work when retrieving).

[MrFishinKid]

@fishingwithrod duh line test

[fishingwithrod]

@MrFishinKid Don't bite the hands that feed you.

[hibs02]

That is a very nice rod... (fishing rod lol) what kind is it?

[fishingwithrod]

@hibs02 The rod is a Trophy XL (company based in Vancouver) centerpin rod. It's 9ft and rated for 8 to 12lb.

[heartlake09]

great video man

[steelhead380]

nice fish rodney

[LarsiFly]

Very nice fish you caught.

[TeamRippnLipz1]

Good catch man what a view out there! :)

[fishingwithrod]

Press "like" or thumb up if you've enjoyed this video please! :)

[MrHoldemace]

@fishingwithrod great angling and great video most impressive ty

[mkimmo]

@fishingwithrod

Hello, Good fish!

Whath this your rod ??

Thank

[LeakyWadersFishing]

Hey Rod, just wanted to say that we enjoy your videos! You are inspiring us to make our own line of fishing videos, check them out and let us know what you think!

[johnnydesmd]

Another great vid Rod!

[skatesesh56]

i have a question can u catch bull trout in Ruskin dam?

[fishingwithrod]

@skatesesh56 If you are talking about Stave River below the dam, then your chance of encountering a bull trout is pretty small as they don't move into it from the Fraser very often. If you are talking about the lake above the dam, then yes you can certainly catch bull trout in it but a boat would increase your chance of catching one. Best fishing is in spring.

[zachthefisherman]

and where would one purchase one... are they good for anything like catfishing or other types of bobber fishing

[fishingwithrod]

@zachthefisherman They are available at most tacklestores in the Pacific Northwest, as well as stores around the Great Lakes (Ontario, etc). Pretty pricey reels however, they are usually around $300, $400.

[zachthefisherman]

Just a question from an amateur what kind of reel are you using and what method is that...

[fishingwithrod]

@zachthefisherman That is a centerpin reel, which is pretty commonly used for salmon or steelhead fishing in North American rivers. It doesn't make fishing easier, but many anglers find it more fun to use. The spool is free all the time so tension is controlled by your hand. The gear ratio is 1:1 so it makes fighting a fish rather interesting especially when it runs and jumps.

[fishinman69]

This is really nice. Feels so relaxing to watch also...

[fishingwithrod]

@fishinman69 Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[FisherManStan88]

Im glad to see your giving a good name back to the asian fisher man of canada,

its great to see catch and release, i fish the bow river my self and all the asians here in calgary catch and kill all our trouphy trout even tho its catch and release ='( ,

your doing a great thing keep up the good work!!

[ElectroTrickStar]

Great video like always and I'm liking the extra length of time. Also, I read one of your responses and here in Ontario, islanders are $400-600+. How much are they over there?

[fishingwithrod]

@ElectroTrickStar Islander Steelheader centerpin usually retails for $400 + tax in British Columbia. Take a look at our website and there is a list of tackle stores that carry them. For example, Berry's Bait has a webstore and they are selling it for $399 + tax.

[mongyaj]

Nice work. I will try to fish your style here where I live and fish the american river. I never seen those type of reel before. If you don't mind telling me. So, koj pawm yoj hmoob? ...

[fishingwithrod]

@mongyaj They are centerpin reels.

[lifebreelfun]

Nice Video...5*****

[ThomasCrown79]

Rodney, you've come very far my friend. I've been following you since the opening of your fishing forum, as well as when you still had your mountain biking site. Congrats, we're all proud of you! Beautiful footage, professionally composed. Congrats to all you guys! Btw, what camera are you guys using now? Thanks ~ Roots from the site.

[fishingwithrod]

@ThomasCrown79 Thanks! It definitely has evolved a lot since the days of the mountain biking site. ;) This video was filmed with a Canon T2i/550D, which will be used in most of the videos from now on.

[christianfishin379]

hey man nice vid i luv bull trout fishin its ma fav fishin to do,im hoping to get some nice vidz soon but down here in PRINCE GEORGE we got tuns of snow :/ keep up the good work!

[dipstizel]

Nice video mate great trout, the location that u are fishing in is stunning compared to my local river in the south of england ;-)

[isuckharp]

nice fish were you on the squamish or chiccimous

[laxgod01]

really getting me exciting for fishing this year! Thanks Rod ! :)

[stevesnaps1]

Great video and info,the extra length of the video builds up the drama,finishing with a superb fish,our season starts in march,cannot come quick enough.well done.

[jegerover18ar]

Nice Video as allways and 9 min Is Just The best ^^

btw When will nina's Next Video come?

[fishingwithrod]

@jegerover18ar Sometimes in February. There should be one video of Nina in Danish every month this year. :)

[FishingThePNW]

great footage! i really like the added length of this video, congrats on the catch this early in the 2011 season! i'm still anxiously awaiting for my chance to get my first fish of the year!

[FishingThePNW]

oh and btw, that was a gorgeous nice sized fish! :D

[fishingwithrod]

@FishingThePNW Thanks, glad you enjoyed the added footages, which actually took up a lot of time to film during our outing. :)

[GeoPromotion]

Hello! Magnificent fish - trout! Elegant tackle, masterly treatment ... Very modern and no less exciting fishing than flyfishing! Beauty! PS This is a special fishing rod or light flyfishing rod?



[fishingwithrod]

@GeoPromotion Thank you. The rod is a centerpin rod (or float rod as Eastern Canadians would call it). Price range of certerpin rods varies greatly. This one is fairly cheap, made locally in Vancouver for those who want to try out fishing with a centerpin outfit. Some anglers also prefer to build their own certerpin rods with a fly rod blank so they can end up with a lighter rod.

[Pulsy4]

your vid r great

[TheLipRipp3r]

What a great fight! ....gotta love them bullies!!!

[TheCaptainQuinn]

Well done ROD, keeep on REEEEELIN em in buddy!!!

[fishingwithrod]

@TheCaptainQuinn Thanks!

[humblefisherman]

great video Rod!

[fishingwithrod]

@humblefisherman Thanks Jay!

[BrownTrout117]

Use a two handed rod for what its worth man, swing some flies! Sorry, such a fly purist...

[mastercaster79]

what river was it

[206wrangler98]

I was just going to ask the same as nor. You got some great water and scenery up there. I envy your gear also lol. Are you sponsored by islander?

[fishingwithrod]

@206wrangler98 Thanks. Yes, islander Reels has been a generous sponsor of our work since 2004.

[skatesesh56]

i live in maple ridge wondering where some good spots are! me and my dad allways fish trout this month and didnt catch i think we used a bobber weights and a worm on the hook. and fish out there that we can fish? and where?

[fishingwithrod]

@skatesesh56 There is a store in Maple Ridge, called Hatch Match'r Fly and Tackle. Stop by for a visit and talk to the owner Randy Morgan, who is always very helpful especially to young anglers. He can provide you numerous options for lake or river fishing around Maple Ridge.

[skatesesh56]

I rreally like to fish and me and my dad go to river and fish. when we fish for things such as trouts with a bobber and hook we never get anything. i was wondering what kind of fish there is around to fish and actually catch something. i live in maple ridgee. Any good spots?

[spuddlebutt]

what rod where you useing?



[fishingwithrod]

@spuddlebutt Trophy XL.

[norboy2k]

do u hawe a new camera rodney? the quality is so good! woth camera do u use? nice fish btw! 

[fishingwithrod]

@norboy2k Yep. :) Canon 550D.

[norboy2k]

@fishingwithrod nice! i like it alot! 

[bugpumper]

nice camera work Rod!

[fishingwithrod]

@bugpumper Thanks Chris! Nina did most of the camera work actually, but I make it look prettier on the computer. ;)

[xXbloodbabaXx]

what river?

[GrippinLipps]

love the shots and angles you used....i plan on doing different shots this year...but its hard when im fishing on a boat and no one is helping with the recording....

great video rod!

[fishingwithrod]

@GrippinLipps Thanks! We do a few video features on boats every year too and that has always been a challenge due to limited mobility. It'd be much better if there are two boats so the subject can be shot from the other. We've done that before, but it can get time consuming and expensive.

[vampx2k7]

Nice fish rod! do you mind me asking what fishing rod you were using? i like the action in it.

[fishingwithrod]

@vampx2k7 The rod is a 9' Trophy XL centerpin rod. I enjoy using it as it is short and light, suitable for a small guy like me.

[maxcruiser]

this is not the squamish river right?

[fishingwithrod]

@maxcruiser Maybe, possibly, quite likely. ;) You are pretty close.