Hardman Fishing Adventures

FLY FISHING FOR BEGINNERS IS BACK FOR EPISODE 2. POST FLY: http://getpostfly.com/hardman USE CODE "HARDMANPFB" FOR $10 OFF YOUR FIRST BOX! I've had a lot of questions about when the second episode was coming out for fly fishing for beginners and here it is! In this video I go over the flies that I use most often where I fish. This is obviously just a starting point and should be used for beginners to get into the sport of fly fishing. As you progress and become more advanced you'll find flies that you use more often and that seem to work better for your area. But these are some good baseline flies that every angler should carry with them. Thanks for watching!

FLY FISHING FOR NATIVE CUTTHROAT TROUT AND WILD BROOK TROUT! In this video Andrew finds and an untouched gem of a small mountain stream. As he fishes the creek with a dry dropper he catches dozens of brook trout and cutthroat trout. This stream was absolutely LOADED with fish and one fo the more ridiculous amounts of fish I've seen caught in such quick succession. The Rocky Mountains is full of streams like this one for anyone and everyone to explore. There is an amazing amount of public land and public water that gives you seemingly unlimited amounts of fishing opportunities. I hope everyone enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching.

This is how my brother and I have caught some of our biggest wild brown trout!! It's a pretty simple technique which just involves streamer fishing, moving the biggest brown trout you can, and then nymphing that spot hoping you can fool him into eating a nymph. You can easily move a bunch of water streamer fishing which is much more difficult to effectively do with a nymph, and it typically produces the biggest fish. But an effective tight line/euro nymphing setup and fisherman can easily catch some big fish if you can figure out exactly where they are sitting. Andrew and I have used this technique a lot in the past year or two and it has produced some of our biggest wild brown trout, several of which were in the upper 20's. It is fairly easily replicated across the US and in big or small water. One of the reasons Fly fishing is so effective is in part due to how many techniques you can use with one style of fishing. I hope everyone enjoyed! Thanks for watching.

Tenkara Fly Fishing is arguably one of the most hated forms of fly fishing right now. I've gotten countless DM's since I posted a story with a Tenkara rod last week telling me I had changed. Even my own friends had a few choice words for me when I said I bought a Tenkara rod. Which is exactly why I wanted to try it! In this video I reviewed Tenkara fly fishing after fishing with the rod for a few days and catching several brown trout and rainbow trout. I'm not saying it is the most effective technique but it is fun to use. It definitely won't become a main part of the channel but you'll definitely see it again. It's funny to me how some forms of fishing get more hate than others. I remember not too many years ago everybody hated euro nymphing but now it is one of the fastest growing forms of fly fishing. I guess at the end of the day we all just want to have fun out on the water, and if you have fun using Tenkara then more power to you. Thanks for watching!!

Fly Fishing for 3 Species of Trout! Renegade Fly Rods: https://renegadeflyrods.com Use code Hardman22 at checkout for 11% off! This video has about everything!! I started out the day streamer fishing and then transferred to nymphing halfway through the day. I ended up catching a couple of browns with a streamer and a HUGE Brook trout. I then caught a bunch of browns while nymphing through some beautiful trout water. I hope everyone enjoys the video! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

FLY FISHING NORTH GEORGIA FOR WILD BROWN TROUT! Go check out my buddies!! Kole: https://www.instagram.com/brown.trout.bum/ Tyler: https://www.instagram.com/keepingitfishy/ North Georgia has some incredible wild trout fishing. The browns in southern Appalachia are some of the most consistently colorful brown trout I've experienced. I was able to get back down there this year in search of a big 20 inch wild brown trout. Unfortunately I ran out of time before I was able to complete my mission, but I hope you all enjoy the video! I hope everyone has enjoyed the last few videos! Thanks for all of the support as usual.

FLY FISHING FOR BEGINNERS!! In this new series YOU control what the videos will be about!! Leave a comment below and let me know what you want to see next month! POST FLY: getpostfly.com/hardman Use Code "HARDMANPFB" at checkout for $10 off your first box. In this video I go over native brook trout and how to find them, what to use when you fish for them, and how to break down water while you're fishing. I hope everyone enjoys this video and participates in the future series videos. What to take away from the video: 1. The tippet I typically use is 5x but it really doesn’t matter all that much, brook trout are typically not that leader shy. 2. Best time to fish for brook trout is usually April - July with a runner up being September. You can catch fish all times of the year but the winter can be tough and the dog days of the summer can produce low flows that make it difficult. Also Brook Trout spawn in October - November so it's best to leave them alone during that time. 3. For late spring into the summer my top 3 brook trout flies are stimulators, elk hair caddis, and parachute Adams (size 12-16). A runner up is a small wooly bugger. 4. Rod size is usually smaller, with anything from a 0 to a 3 wt working best (although any rod can work) 5. Most states have some sort of public resource that will allow you to find brook trout waters. They’re usually not all complete, but will give you an awesome place to start. 6. Be methodical in how you work up into pools and runs to maximize the amount of fish you catch. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe!

Fly Fishing The Southern Appalachian Mountains! We finally made it back to North Georgia this past winter!! This video contains 3 days of fishing and camping in the north Georgia mountains in search of giant public water rainbow trout. The fishing was tough but we persevered and got on some awesome fish. Some of the rainbow trout were the prettiest I've ever seen and made for some fun fishing. I hop everyone enjoys this new North Georgia Trout Fishing Video!

BLUE LINING FOR BROOK TROUT! Going 6 for 6 on culvert brook trout! In this video I took off with the intention of fishing new area for brook trout. I was unable to find any brook trout in the first creek I fished, but was able to turn things around. I started hopping from creek to creek looking for other areas with trout in them. I started fishing different culverts that crossed a forest service road and was able to catch 6 brook trout in 6 different creeks in 6 different culverts. This is exactly what blue lining for trout is all about! If you enjoy this type of video leave a comment and let me know down below. Thanks so much for your support as always!

Pennsylvania Fly Fishing for Wild Brown Trout! CHECK OUT DAN: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HardwayOutdoors IG: https://www.instagram.com/hardway_outdoors/ In this video I FINALLY made the trip north to trout fish Pennsylvania. I went euro nymphing with a buddy of mine who just started his guide service. Dan and I hit some small PA spring creeks looking for big wild browns and our persistence paid off. We caught some of the most beautiful brown trout I've ever seen along with a few rainbow trout. This small creek paid off huge! I hope you enjoy!!

Pennsylvania Fly Fishing for Wild Brown Trout! CHECK OUT DAN: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HardwayOutdoors IG: https://www.instagram.com/hardway_outdoors/ In this video I FINALLY made the trip north to trout fish Pennsylvania. I went streamer fishing with a buddy of mine who just started his guide service. Dan and I hit some small PA spring creeks looking for big wild browns and our persistence paid off. I hope you enjoy!! Part 2 to this little weekend trip will come out early next week so keep an eye out!

FLY FISHING COLORADO PART 4 - BIG RAINBOW TROUT! Renegade Fly Rods: https://renegadeflyrods.com Use code "HARDMAN22" for 10% anything and everything at Renegade! Tyler's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_puisello/ Calvin's IG: https://www.instagram.com/cjc_fly_fishing/ In this video Andrew and I took a sightly ore relaxing approach to our day. Rather than doing some crazy back country trout fishing we instead decided to fish some easily accessed bigger river areas looking for bigger trout. Although the day started out slow, it heated up quickly and we landed several awesome rainbow trout. To end out the day we switched sections of the river and ended up catching some nice brown trout on a streamer. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe and I'll catch you guys on the next video!!

CACTUS, CANYONS, RAINBOW TROUT, AND BROWN TROUT! "Welcome to the Desert" Fly fishing for Trout in a desert setting is something that just doesn't feel right. With cactus lining the banks, tumbleweeds flying by, and dry creek beds being the norm, finding a trout stream is strange. Cresting the mountain leading into a creek like this one almost feels like you've found a hidden oasis full of gorgeous rainbow and brown trout. In this video Andrew and I fish some of the most Unique Trout Water in the world, finding a desert stream that was loaded with trout. This was seriously one of the cooler places I've ever trout fished (although it may be because I live out east). I truly hope you all enjoy the video. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!!

Fly Fishing Colorado (Part 1): The Best Brown Trout Fishing I've Ever Experienced Ever Since I left Colorado in the summer of 2020 I’ve been looking for an excuse to go back. So, when my brother sent me a text saying he had accepted a job out in colorado and needed help moving, I jumped at the opportunity to get out west. Little did I know that the fishing would be so incredible! Our first day on the water started out rough. We got snowed out by a large blizzard and were forced to retreat away from the area we originally wanted to fish. But the day turned into something that was nothing short of spectacular with multiple BIG Brown trout coming from one stretch of undercut bank. Our fly of choice was a small jig streamer that was imitating a Leach that we would bounce along deep cuts of the river. We landed multiple 20 inch and bigger brown trout with no rainbow trout to be seen. Fly Fishing can be one of the most difficult ways of fishing in the wind, but having success makes it a little easier. CHECK OUT RENEGADE FLY RODS: https://renegadeflyrods.com For 11% off use code HARDMAN22 at checkout! Thanks for watching! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

Fly Fishing for the Most Beautiful Fish on Earth!! RENEGADE FLY RODS is running a promotion! For 11% off go use code "APRIL22HARD" at checkout. Go show them some support! Renegade's Website: https://renegadeflyrods.com In this video my buddy Micah and I chase some of the most beautiful fish on earth!! We set out into the backcountry with the goal of catching some big brook trout and weren't disappointed. We ended up with 4 brook trout over 10 inches on the day, although only 2 were on film. We put on around 8 miles of hiking and came away with some amazing fish. 70 degree days in March can be some of the best fishing you can have! I hope you guys enjoyed the latest "most beautiful fish on earth" installment. If you want more content like this be sure to leave a like and let me know in the comments!

The Most Beautiful Fish on Earth Never Disappoint!! Rod Used: https://renegadeflyrods.com/collections/fly-rods/products/black-series-rod One day last week I was able to make a quick trip after work to try and get on a few brook trout. I only had a few areas to fish so I decided to try a new creek I had been eyeing for a few weeks. I was surprised by the size fo the fish in the creek, with four of them reaching the 10 inch mark in only a few hours of fishing. For native Appalachian brook trout those are some true trophies! Fly Fishing these creeks is like entering a little piece of heaven. With the beautiful clear water, stunning waterfalls, and solitude it really doesn't get much better. I truly hope you enjoy this video.

AMAZON TROUT FISHING CHALLENGE - FLY FISHING EDITION!! In this video I went onto Amazon and found one of the cheapest fly rod combos I could find, and then went fishing to prove a point: Fly Fishing Doesn't Have to Be Elite!! I spent less than $120 and I got more than enough equipment to catch some beautiful native brook trout. I made this video to show someone who might be wanting to get into fly fishing an easy way to get started. It is always nice to have the newest and greatest gear. However, having all this expensive gear is not necessary to get out on the water and have a great time! I think sometimes people get so caught up in the gear that they forget the reason that they started fly fishing in the first place. Thanks for watching!! Don't forget to subscribe, like the video if you enjoyed, and leave a comment!

MICRO STREAMER FISHING A SMALL CREEK! Renegade Fly Rods: https://renegadeflyrods.com (I used the Black Series 3 wt) When I checked the weather and saw it was supposed to be in the upper 60's I knew I had to get out for a few hours in the afternoon. I decided to check out a new creek just to see what type of trout were hanging out. I found several native brook trout including a really nice one! I ended up catching all of my fish on a little micro streamer that my buddy Dillon tied and it worked like a charm. At the end of the video I go over the gear used. I hope everyone enjoys!! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

THE INFAMOUS GOLDEN RAINBOW TROUT!! Growing up the golden rainbow trout was always mystery. You'd see one every once in a while but rarely could you catch them. Because these fish are so easily seen they get fished for pretty hard. This usually makes them one of the more difficult fish to catch. I don't typically stock trout fish much anymore so I hadn't actually landed one of these golden rainbow trout in more than a decade. Luckily in this video I was able to site fish and catch a handful on the day. The actual purpose of the trip was to fish for wild brown trout, but they weren't being very cooperative. At the end of the day the browns finally turned on and we were able land a few, but the stock trout fish kept us entertained. Thanks for watching these videos and for the support! It means a lot.

STREAMER FISHING FOR BROWN TROUT!! After a rough few months of fishing I decided to break out the streamer rod and try to catch some brown trout. Although the day was slow I got a few really nice browns to commit to the streamer. All of the hits I got throughout the day were weird, one of which I wasn't even working my streamer. The browns in this river are some of the most beautiful brown trout I've ever seen. Their colors are nearly always vibrant, with some having some pink spots on them. They never cease to amaze me. I hope everyone enjoyed this video! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

FLY FISHING CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER FOR TROUT! While in North Georgia last weekend I took a little detour from filming the new North Georgia Trout Series to fish a small stream. This particular stream I had never been to before. I was impressed with the crazy clear water and how beautiful the brown trout were. They were tough too find but that made finding them all the more rewarding. At the end of the video I was back in West Virginia as I tried to finish it off with a few native brook trout. I was Surprised to Catch a non native imposter brook trout in one of the bigger holes on the creek. I was still able to catch one native before it got dark. I hope everyone enjoys this multi state adventure! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more videos!