Unlock the SECRETS to Where the Top Fly Fishing Destinations are in the PNW

The backstories behind some of my favorite fishing locations in the PNW. From Coldwater Lake, the Alaska backcountry, the Cowlitz River, the Fall River, the Saint Joe River in Idaho, Rock Creek Montana and much more!

00:00 Introduction
00:13 Winter Fishing at Coldwater Lake, Mount Saint Helens
03:55 Alaska Backcountry Fly Fishing
08:10 What it Must Have Been Like to Fish 100 Years Ago
12:59 The Fall River Central Oregon and Trophy Trout
19:26 The Saint Joe River and Being Featured on Orvis
24:59 The Surprise Catch and Release, Bull Trout!
30:16 My Church - Coldwater Lake
35:59 Okanogan & Methow Valley Fly Fishing Madness!
43:02 The Magical Rock Creek Montana!
53:21 The ZOMBIE Salmon on the Fly Rod
57:35 Alpine Lake Fly Fishing, Change of Weather and BIG FISH!
1:00:28 Skagit River Pinks on the Fly
1:03:48 Roadside Fly Fishing Backstory
1:07:06 The Biggest Cutthroat in the World, Pyramid Lake Nevada
1:08:39 Desert Lake Fly Fishing with Friends
1:12:16 Closing Comments and Thank you!

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Things that I recommend and use when fly fishing:
O'Pros Rod Holder (Best Fly Fishing Accessory EVER!): https://bit.ly/3mlaQC9
Simms G4 Waders: https://bit.ly/3vQyl99
Korkers Wading Boots: https://bit.ly/3w3rIRj
Wading Staff: https://bit.ly/3bgM148
SAGE Fly Rod (Great 1st Fly Rod!): https://bit.ly/31bVXKt
SAGE X Fly Rod (Fast Action next generation Sage TCR): https://bit.ly/3nBQJiq
ECHO Euro Nymphing Rod (Love this rod!): https://bit.ly/3BiOrcL
Winston 3-weight Fly Rod:
Orvis Battenkill Fly Reel (Bullet Proof Fly Reel): https://bit.ly/3CnUw98
Lamson Liquid Fly Reel (Great fly reel): https://bit.ly/3EkGrtH
Ross Colorado (Click & Paw - oldschool!): https://bit.ly/2ZtGELX
Rio Fly Line (The BEST Fly Line out there!): https://bit.ly/3ClzJ6r
Landing NET (Great net!): https://bit.ly/3CspJbC
Simms Sling Pack (LOVE THIS PACK!):
Simms Boat Bag: https://bit.ly/3BkPLMk
Fly Fishing Gear Bag (My recommendation; Simms no longer makes my exact bag): https://bit.ly/3pEDHU5
Best Rain Jacket PERIOD:
Waterproof Fly Box (Does not leak):
Love This New Fly Box (light and compact): https://bit.ly/3pJi990
Dry Shake: https://bit.ly/3CnBAr5
Forceps & Nippers: https://bit.ly/3Bj0LKk
Tapered Leaders: https://bit.ly/3EkpX4W
Tippet (5x, 4x, 3x): https://bit.ly/3ElZ5Se
You NEED a Dry Bag: https://bit.ly/3bnbrwF
Indicators (will not kink line):



Fly fishing for trout, fly fishing for Cutthroat in the Pacific Northwest has been a passion of mine for the last 40 years. I have spent most of my life fly fishing the great Pacific Northwest to include fly fishing in Alaska, fly fishing in Washington, fly fishing in Oregon, fly fishing in Idaho and fly fishing in Montana. I generally will fly fish and practice catch and release when fly fishing for trout, but I have been known to catch and cook during camping trips to many of my favorite fishing spots. I love to fly fish lakes in the higher elevation, though I have a few lowland lakes that are fly fishing only that are also on my most favorite list. I have a ton experience fly fishing rivers for trout and always enjoy discovering new rivers to fly fishing in and around the greater Pacific Northwest. I am also an accomplished at casting a fly rod - whether it is fly fishing casting for distance, fly fishing casting for accuracy, the double haul, roll cast, tower cast and many more fly fishing casting techniques - I can show you the basics when it comes to casting a fly rod. I also will cover many topics that relate to getting started with fly fishing. From your basic fly fishing setups, flies and fly boxes - we cover all the fly fishing needs for beginners. Thanks for taking the time to tune into FlyFishDan and I hope you consider subscribing to my fly fishing channel. Cheers and FISH-ON!!!