Fly Fishing for "BIG" Wild Trout of the Upper Delaware, "Fishcation" spot #3

What type of fly line are you using please? Leader?

Scott, great day........ Do you hear us all yell......... FISH when your line tightens? lmao

He took it took it took it another great entertaining video thanks Scott and god bless

Another great video, Scott! Thanks for taking us along. I was just curious, and my apologies if you've answered this question before, but how do you go about dealing with the rock snot? It's always frustrated me when nymphing the WB, so I am just wondering if you have strategies that have helped you deal with it? My assumption would be to reduce weight, but I always think that will hamper my ability to get to the fish. Thanks again!+
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Just finished watching this one Scott

I am sorry to learn of the rudeness of the drift boat operators. I am not surprised after listening to some of their podcasts. they can be haughty with a mindset that they command the river

Great adventure and video...really nice brown in a precarious situation :) ... you did great nymphing and on top...appreciate the video and the narrative....I hope to do half as well as you when I get up there, that would be a good day!!!! Heading to Little J tomorrow....tight lines...

When you're nymphing on the delaware, what leader and tippet do you normally use? Mono or fluoro leaders and tippet?

Nice video as always Scott. I've been fishing up there since the mid 90's. It just keeps getting worse with the boats. Most of the seasoned guides will show the wading fisherman respect. It's all these newer fishermen that have their own boats that don't give you room or respect the water that your fishing. Also the west branch is one of the most easily waded waters i have fished no need for boats unless river is too high. I know there's limited access but once your in the water you can go where you want.

Scott watching this tonight at home.. ( going up hopefully tomorrow early afternoon.. get somehere's before sundown maybe) Question.. @ 3;40 Did you wade across top or cross the bridge for that position? interested on how you approached the other side

I must have missed it in the video. What was the water temp when you started?

Thanks for the video! very peaceful when fishing alone.

Just got back from 5 days up there. You are right about the guides in boats, and I was in my own boat and ran into some morons. Float through where you were fishing even when in my own boat. Still love fishing there, not going to let a couple of morons ruin it. I think I will try it later in the summer also. Great vid by the way. Think I need to do a 10 day fishcation also.

Excellent work again Scott at the Delaware! You can see those trout are eating good, fat and healthy! Totally enjoyed this one because I know how difficult it can be in these waters! Swear when I hook into a 14 incher he fights like a 20 plus 😂 I can feel your frustration with guys fishing right on you , but you handle it with class , not loosing your cool ! Definitely sucks when those big boys break off , stings for awhile til you hook into another good one ! Stay safe and tight lines buddy

I really enjoyed this one Scott. Great thank you

I looked at the USGS gauge at Stilesville. for Sunday the 11th the flow was about 600 cds. would you say that was correct?

also could you recommend a place to stay as well as a fly shop

thank you

Great video! What size tippet are you running on the west branch?

I always enjoy watching you crush it on the Delaware. Impressive to say the least. I was up there a couple weeks ago and had a similar experience, not with the catching lots of giant fish 😅, but with terrible stream etiquette from both boats and wading anglers. I’m always mindful of other anglers and their space, which way the are fishing, etc. Not sure if they are clueless or just don’t care. Frustrating either way and can ruin your day. A little courtesy can go a long way. I sometimes think a fishing etiquette class should be required for a fishing license the way drivers ed is for a drivers license. Either way, tight lines, I know you’re one of the good ones 😄

Well done, as always, Scott. I grew up in the Southern Tier region and consider the Delaware to be my very first home water. Hopefully, you didn't sting too many fish so the rest of us have a chance. Thanks for documenting and sharing another week of your angling life.

Scott, enjoyed the video. The fishing action looked great for you! Glad your vacation turned out good for the trout fishing. That Delaware looks spectacular to fish!

For Mr. Congeniality to say some people were rude on the water it must have been Real Bad. You are always polite on the water and an excellent example of a true sportsman. .

Scott, you were truly blessed with your catches depsite the few losses! Great editing, you can tell there was alot of footage. Another great video buddy! I have been catching Small mouth and Trout in the same waters on flies! Love it here! Talk soon !

Nice job out there Scott, unfortunately low water with boats equals some issues up here with wading fishermen, the Delaware definitely is getting pounded these days! God Bless!!

I was up yes breezy it was.. I was up sunday to thursday released a few couple upper 20 plus both brown and rainbows too eb nice fish but most after sundown,,. best time of year hoping to get back up next week decent hatches but windy during day after sundown was best

Fantastic video. Well done. I have never been there. Was that all public access water ?What size tippet to hold all those strong fish in that current ? Thanks....Joe

Thanks Scott

Thanks for the finale. I want to fishcation there one day. You are a trout whisperer. The water looks intimidating. Is the wading challenging? How does the water compare to the Lehigh river. I was up by the Lehigh by bowmanstown for the first time and wading was not easy.

Scott any Iso's yet in any number ?

Thanks for your response SCOTT. one thing. Why do you attach your tandem set using the eye of the hook instead of the hook bend at the tail end of the fly?

Hey Scott ,
Sorry about that close cast at Hale Eddy it was me . Nothing personal just trying to snag the fish you were fighting . 😂 . What a maroon !! You were right to give out to him .People should leave there ignorance at home . All the same that was a great great video !! Some quallity trout you caught there . Especially the one you fought with your teeth . Thank god he didnt make a run at that moment but would have been awsome . You cease to amaze me bud . Thank you for sharing another awesome experience with us . Two thumbs up !!👍👍

Sandblaster Brownies 👍🏼🎣 awesome fishing , and very cool all the stonefly Nymphs crawling around ✅ thanks for the lesson Scott

Great video as usual Scott! Your West branch videos are my favorite. I should be heading up soon!

Where do you stay when you fish the WB?

Hi Scott haven’t talked to you in a while. First I totally enjoyed your video on the Delaware River. Some questions! We re you mostly fishing above the west branch angler or below? I think you started out at the hail eddy bridge? Second I noticed that when you are fishing a tandem nymph rig your tying from the eye and not from the bend of the hook!, is there a specific reason for this? Did you fish any top water iso drys? What time of year were you fishing? I’m going to be fishing for three days at the end of the month. Any advice would be appreciated. I agree with you regarding the drift boat. Anytime I’ve fished from a drift boat they have always been mindful of the Wade fisherman. Thanks for another great video

Hi Scott, that was quite the fishing gymnastics catching the big Brown Trout. Would have loved to see a video of you working that one... thanks for taking us along on you fishcation...

Scott very good video keep up the good work and stay safe Once again those Delaware fish sure have some muscles

Where can one buy the wiggle nymph? (Tom)

Another awesome video. They’re still working on the Hale eddie? Do you zigzag on the river or go over and down the other side? How is wading there, going up in two weeks and interested in the wading as I’m “mature “. Tightlines

Hey Scott, enjoyed the video. I will be heading up to the West Branch on the 21st. Do you have any other form of communication? I would appreciate an opportunity to pick your brain. Thanks in advance.

Great 10 day ish videos Scott! Its great to see your videos pop up even if you do lose some from time to time. Im sorry the guides and people in general were jerks unfortunately thats the world we live in today. No common curiosity . I hope to meet you some day you seem like a great guy and even better fly fisherman. God speed...

Hey Scott, Well done as always great to see you have such consistent success there above and below the surface. I fish many of those same beats.
I have been carrying 2 rods for the last few years as I fish a 10' Wt for euro nymphing and a 9' 5wt Sage X for dry fly fishing. I am thinking of going to a 10'4 wt as a do all so I can stop carrying 2 rods.
I believe you're fishing a 10' 4 wt for this trip. Are there any 10' 4 wt rods that you recommend.
What is your leader set up when nymphing? Thanks very much.

Great video. Could you show a picture of the big brown stone

Nice battles with some good size “fin’d friends”! 👏

What camera do you use?

Re your comments about drift boat rudeness. I haven't experienced much of that on the WB except for just hogging a hole for what seems like forever. - But the thought came to me about videoing a boat if I did turn into one of those rude boats and posting it.

Enjoyed your onshore rock walk. Reminds us all don't just look what is on the water but on the land as well!

Strong fish! My goodness. I need to learn how to fight larger fish like you. I’ve been breaking off too many fish lately. I can’t believe that guy cast into you. I hope it was a beginner. Just amazing fish, nothing ruins your time on the water. Thanks for taking us along Scott!

I know exactly what you mean they come down on the Lehigh River very rude go right in front of you and laugh

Great fishing video!

Thanks Scott it’s always a learning experience to watch you catch fish and it has taught me that there are fish there. I’m not able to catch them because I’m not doing it right but that’s what this sport is about, learning how to do it right and you are a good teacher.

Having issues with wind and water temp did when we were just there. Back up 7/10 - 7/14.