that is one of my favorite vids 10 outa 10 i m a long time fisherman only been flyfishing for about a year i would love to do a hike and fish like that im going to see if there is anywhere close to do it here in MO
@michaelsw0rd , I think that would be perfect, UNLESS the wind is really blowing. Seems a little easier to cut through the wind with a little heavier rod, otherwise a 3 would be great.
Zach, I was wondering what you thought of SPOT. Obviously you liked enough to buy it. Were there other options you considered? Do you have to have a GPS position to transmit a message? I do a lot of canyon hiking here in Utah, and GPS doesn't fair too well in there.
Non-fishing questions allowed? :) At 0:58 you mention having seen quite a few bears in your bushwhacking travels ...
My questions: 1) Black bears, or grizzlies as well? 2) What is the best way to respond? I.e. Do you continue past them on your way, or do stop & wait until they mozy off? Or does it just depend? Same Q's w/moose, I guess -- and what is "this time of year" that you refer to?
Finally, what are we looking at at 1:19? Bear? Can't quite make it out. Sorry.
1) Thankfully only blacks on these fishing trips (grizzlies while elk hunting).
2) Usually they look at me for awhile then simply turn and calmly walk away. I have made my way past bears without them ever seeing me as well. If there are cubs involved I would very calmly back away.
3) I keep my distance from cow moose with calves in spring. They are very laid back otherwise.
4) Yep, that's a bear tearing apart dead-fall that never new I was there.
NOTE ON GRIZZLIES: After having FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE with a grizzly I would highly recommend spray over a pistol! I pistol may give piece of mind, and you may feel pretty tough while packing it, but do the research and you will see spray is more effective. When I had my run-in with a griz it was already at full speed when I saw it. You would not of had a chance to get a pistol shot off, let alone a mortal one, while you would have had time to get a cloud of spray between it and you.....
@Fishslayers51 Not trying to be contentious, but that's funny -- asking on one of the most popular websites in the world the name & location of a small mountain lake that holds very rare fish ... by a poster named FISHSLAYERS!!
Again, not trying to start something or make you angry, but man, you just don't do that!
@pnutbutrncrackers Dude that was the only name available. I rarely keep fish at all, let alone rare, protected, wild trout. I have never kept a trout, let alone a wild Golden. I understand you not wanting to reveal the spot, thats cool, I rarely do that myself. But in no way do I intend to keep Golden trout. Just never caught them and looking for a place to do it. It may not seam like this with the name fishslayers but Im a true conservationist. Im restoring a trout stream this summer.
@Fishslayers51 Like I said, no offense intended. I tried to explain why your post made me shake my head. Was just trying to clue you in to some matters of fishing etiquette. I think you're very young (not a put-down), which I didn't know. Best wishes and take care.
@pnutbutrncrackers And you dont even own this video dude. nothing wrong with asking for the location of a spot. i know it may not seam like it but I never keep anything other than panfish. I have never kept a trout, not even a stocked fish
Great Video man...ill be packing into the winds this summer for some epic fishing. Who cares if they are pure goldens or not people?? some are...and thats amazing that you can even catch them in Wyoming where they are not native. I recently read a report that they are looking to take non-native species from many, many Wyoming waters (especially high country lakes) and replenish native cuts. I'm actually stoked about that but definately appreciate the Goldens or half-goldens while we can huh.
Hey Zach, watching this made me grin. I know this lake every well. I was reading some of the posts and thought I would let you know that they are not pure goldens. All the lakes that were restocked in 05 and 06 are slightly contaminated with Rainbow DNA. The non pure source came of the res. I was told that they have secured a pure source for future stockings. Anyway, cool vid. You might want to head back. I made 2 trips there this summer- It now has some real hogs in it----biggest was 22 inches
Amazing video, I'm very jealous. I'm an avid Wind River visitor and have had very little luck getting into Goldens. If it's not personal secret, I would love coordinated to this or a lake like it. superchevy73@hotmail.com is my e-mail if your willing to share haha.
GREAT video and very glad to see you Catch n Release! My friend and I hiked approximately 13 miles in to the Cooks Lakes in August 2009 in hopes of fly-fishing for some Golden Trout. We struck out, unfortunately. We also woke up to 4 inches of snow then next morning. The fish you caught were easily 5 times heavier than anything we caught on the Cooks Lakes.
A great vid, Zach. Thank you very much for sharing. That second fish -- all I can say is "wow"!
I would love to get good at catching goldens myself. Hopefully one day! Would you mind suggesting a fly or two that you have found to be good ones for them?
cool video. how did you know where to find that place? and how did u know how to get back. did you use a GPS? and do you carry a gun with you just incase a bear comes or something?
Thanks erkod. I spend a ton of time studying maps and put many many miles on chasing down possibilities. Always carry a GPS. Don't usually worry about black bears. If I'm in Griz country I find spray handier than a gun. Just personal preference. Hope that helps and glad you enjoyed the vid.
thanks, but how do u know if your tresspassing on other peoples properties or not? isnt that illegal? or are you going to national parks or something?
Thanks, glad you like it the vid. I study maps like crazy and put on many many many miles in hopes of finding these places. Always carry maps and GPS. When I feel the need I carry spray instead of a gun (handier for me). Hope that helps.
They are pure Golden Trout. Back in Scotland we stock them in fisheries and some you can tell straight away they are Golden but some look so similar to Rainbows. I was told that Golden Trout have a red stripe on their belly and Rainbows have a pink.
Very nice video. Although, those are not pure strain golden trout. One fish you held up was a cut-bow (cutthroat rainbow hybrid) and the other were gold-bows (golden-rainbow).
Glad you liked the video! There are no cutbows in this video. Many were without question pure Golden, but I too wondered about some of them being crosses. The biologist told me there is nothing but pures in this lake so that's all I have to go on.
Where is this?? Looks beautiful
guitarplayingcat 2 months ago
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trexbarbie 3 months ago
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trexbarbie 3 months ago
Nice job!
onemouse1 3 months ago
that is one of my favorite vids 10 outa 10 i m a long time fisherman only been flyfishing for about a year i would love to do a hike and fish like that im going to see if there is anywhere close to do it here in MO
Theflyman288 4 months ago
i have a sage vantage rod 3wt and 7ft is that ok?
michaelsw0rd 9 months ago
@michaelsw0rd , I think that would be perfect, UNLESS the wind is really blowing. Seems a little easier to cut through the wind with a little heavier rod, otherwise a 3 would be great.
ZevenART 9 months ago
Zach, I was wondering what you thought of SPOT. Obviously you liked enough to buy it. Were there other options you considered? Do you have to have a GPS position to transmit a message? I do a lot of canyon hiking here in Utah, and GPS doesn't fair too well in there.
turinho76 9 months ago
Non-fishing questions allowed? :) At 0:58 you mention having seen quite a few bears in your bushwhacking travels ...
My questions: 1) Black bears, or grizzlies as well? 2) What is the best way to respond? I.e. Do you continue past them on your way, or do stop & wait until they mozy off? Or does it just depend? Same Q's w/moose, I guess -- and what is "this time of year" that you refer to?
Finally, what are we looking at at 1:19? Bear? Can't quite make it out. Sorry.
Again, great vid.
pnutbutrncrackers 1 year ago
@pnutbutrncrackers,
1) Thankfully only blacks on these fishing trips (grizzlies while elk hunting).
2) Usually they look at me for awhile then simply turn and calmly walk away. I have made my way past bears without them ever seeing me as well. If there are cubs involved I would very calmly back away.
3) I keep my distance from cow moose with calves in spring. They are very laid back otherwise.
4) Yep, that's a bear tearing apart dead-fall that never new I was there.
Hope that helps.
ZevenART 1 year ago
NOTE ON GRIZZLIES: After having FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE with a grizzly I would highly recommend spray over a pistol! I pistol may give piece of mind, and you may feel pretty tough while packing it, but do the research and you will see spray is more effective. When I had my run-in with a griz it was already at full speed when I saw it. You would not of had a chance to get a pistol shot off, let alone a mortal one, while you would have had time to get a cloud of spray between it and you.....
ZevenART 1 year ago
Where was this?
Fishslayers51 1 year ago
@Fishslayers51 Not trying to be contentious, but that's funny -- asking on one of the most popular websites in the world the name & location of a small mountain lake that holds very rare fish ... by a poster named FISHSLAYERS!!
Again, not trying to start something or make you angry, but man, you just don't do that!
pnutbutrncrackers 11 months ago
@pnutbutrncrackers Dude that was the only name available. I rarely keep fish at all, let alone rare, protected, wild trout. I have never kept a trout, let alone a wild Golden. I understand you not wanting to reveal the spot, thats cool, I rarely do that myself. But in no way do I intend to keep Golden trout. Just never caught them and looking for a place to do it. It may not seam like this with the name fishslayers but Im a true conservationist. Im restoring a trout stream this summer.
Fishslayers51 11 months ago
@Fishslayers51 Like I said, no offense intended. I tried to explain why your post made me shake my head. Was just trying to clue you in to some matters of fishing etiquette. I think you're very young (not a put-down), which I didn't know. Best wishes and take care.
pnutbutrncrackers 11 months ago
@pnutbutrncrackers And you dont even own this video dude. nothing wrong with asking for the location of a spot
Fishslayers51 11 months ago
@pnutbutrncrackers And you dont even own this video dude. nothing wrong with asking for the location of a spot. i know it may not seam like it but I never keep anything other than panfish. I have never kept a trout, not even a stocked fish
Fishslayers51 11 months ago
nice video, were you using double taper line? and what wt rod?
michaelsw0rd 1 year ago
It's an inexpensive setup. 5 wt rod, fast action to help cut the mountain wind. Weight forward line. Leader I build myself.
ZevenART 1 year ago
Great Video man...ill be packing into the winds this summer for some epic fishing. Who cares if they are pure goldens or not people?? some are...and thats amazing that you can even catch them in Wyoming where they are not native. I recently read a report that they are looking to take non-native species from many, many Wyoming waters (especially high country lakes) and replenish native cuts. I'm actually stoked about that but definately appreciate the Goldens or half-goldens while we can huh.
theboywhocriedtrout 1 year ago
What kind of flyrod did you use? and what flyes? Great vid 5/5
VildmarkBushcraft 1 year ago
Inexpensive 7 pc 5 wt. Variety of common trout flies- ants, hoppers (even in the high country), hare's ears, buggers, etc.
ZevenART 1 year ago
Nice video! :D
Bajsiknas 1 year ago
What brand and model is that water purifier? Looked really small/compact.
bwrig09 1 year ago
@bwrig09, the filter is a PUR, which is made by Katadyn now. Similar to the Katadyn Hiker model.
ZevenART 1 year ago
Hey Zach, watching this made me grin. I know this lake every well. I was reading some of the posts and thought I would let you know that they are not pure goldens. All the lakes that were restocked in 05 and 06 are slightly contaminated with Rainbow DNA. The non pure source came of the res. I was told that they have secured a pure source for future stockings. Anyway, cool vid. You might want to head back. I made 2 trips there this summer- It now has some real hogs in it----biggest was 22 inches
TroutHowler 1 year ago
Excellent video! Only caught a Golden Trout once -back when I was only 14 at Lonesome Lake in the Winds.
rockymntskier 1 year ago
looks like the sierras
drumkeys 1 year ago
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Amazing video, I'm very jealous. I'm an avid Wind River visitor and have had very little luck getting into Goldens. If it's not personal secret, I would love coordinated to this or a lake like it. superchevy73@hotmail.com is my e-mail if your willing to share haha.
boogie833 1 year ago
Nice vid! What time of year was this? I am going out there this summer for the first time, thinking of early/mid August.
manOfaith99 1 year ago
Where is this?
CheesiestProductions 1 year ago
Wow... I think your a bit crazy... Lol... Nice video by the way....
menacevang209 1 year ago
GREAT video and very glad to see you Catch n Release! My friend and I hiked approximately 13 miles in to the Cooks Lakes in August 2009 in hopes of fly-fishing for some Golden Trout. We struck out, unfortunately. We also woke up to 4 inches of snow then next morning. The fish you caught were easily 5 times heavier than anything we caught on the Cooks Lakes.
bwrig09 1 year ago
A great vid, Zach. Thank you very much for sharing. That second fish -- all I can say is "wow"!
I would love to get good at catching goldens myself. Hopefully one day! Would you mind suggesting a fly or two that you have found to be good ones for them?
Thanks again.
pnutbutrncrackers 1 year ago
cool video. how did you know where to find that place? and how did u know how to get back. did you use a GPS? and do you carry a gun with you just incase a bear comes or something?
erkod 2 years ago
Thanks erkod. I spend a ton of time studying maps and put many many miles on chasing down possibilities. Always carry a GPS. Don't usually worry about black bears. If I'm in Griz country I find spray handier than a gun. Just personal preference. Hope that helps and glad you enjoyed the vid.
ZevenART 2 years ago
thanks, but how do u know if your tresspassing on other peoples properties or not? isnt that illegal? or are you going to national parks or something?
erkod 2 years ago
@erkod except for the reservation on part of the east side, i'm pretty sure that the entire winds are national forest
madskier12 1 year ago
Thanks, glad you like it the vid. I study maps like crazy and put on many many many miles in hopes of finding these places. Always carry maps and GPS. When I feel the need I carry spray instead of a gun (handier for me). Hope that helps.
ZevenART 2 years ago
Wow! Those are some nice and big goldens, plus a very great video to go with it. Where was this taken at.
txajtsab03 2 years ago
you make great videos.. awesome
xyberfunk 2 years ago
They are pure Golden Trout. Back in Scotland we stock them in fisheries and some you can tell straight away they are Golden but some look so similar to Rainbows. I was told that Golden Trout have a red stripe on their belly and Rainbows have a pink.
madaboottroot 2 years ago
Very nice video. Although, those are not pure strain golden trout. One fish you held up was a cut-bow (cutthroat rainbow hybrid) and the other were gold-bows (golden-rainbow).
lousydoma 2 years ago
Glad you liked the video! There are no cutbows in this video. Many were without question pure Golden, but I too wondered about some of them being crosses. The biologist told me there is nothing but pures in this lake so that's all I have to go on.
ZevenART 2 years ago
@ZevenART that little one in the still was the classic colors
i'm going out there this summer and i can't wait
do you know of any books or anything that could help me find the best spots?
madskier12 1 year ago