The_Sasquatch
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What if FTA is this Dusty Roads dude!?
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wildtrout2
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I've seen worse off topic threads in my time here. 😉
wildtrout2
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Quite the imagination, but that's not possible. I've seen what FTA fishes for, and it's the complete opposite of what Dusty goes after.
sixfootfenwick
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Lunacy is not going with the three time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, NWA World Tag Team Champion, NWA US Champion, NWA Champion, National Heavyweight Champion, American Tag team Champion, Southern Heavyweight Champion, Florida Heavyweight Champion, US and North American Tag Champion, NWA Georgia Heavyweight Champion, NWA National Heavy Weight Champion and World Six-Man Tag Team Champion.😂
rustbeltwilds
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Yesssssss the american dream DUSTY ROADS !!!!! Legend !!!!!!
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IMO neither is better than the other. Dusty is better at doing what he does, and Frank is better at what he does. They’re attempting two different objectives. Dusty to catch big fish, sometimes a specific big fish, and Frank to catch as many Trout as possible, regardless of size, though I’m sure he’d admit he likes catching the bigger ones. They’re both really good at what they do.
I’ve never seen Frank cast, but from his descriptions of himself, I would think he’s likely a better caster than Dusty. Our own salmonoid is deadly accurate with a spin rod. He’s the best spin angler I’ve ever personally fished with.
IMO, ultralight spin fishing for Trout is similar enough to fly fishing for Trout, that it doesn’t offend me to read about it. I still enjoy it sometimes in higher flows. It’s just easier, and more effective in those conditions. If this thread offends you, there are many other active options at the moment to read.
I’ve never seen Frank cast, but from his descriptions of himself, I would think he’s likely a better caster than Dusty. Our own salmonoid is deadly accurate with a spin rod. He’s the best spin angler I’ve ever personally fished with.
IMO, ultralight spin fishing for Trout is similar enough to fly fishing for Trout, that it doesn’t offend me to read about it. I still enjoy it sometimes in higher flows. It’s just easier, and more effective in those conditions. If this thread offends you, there are many other active options at the moment to read.
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pcray1231
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It's real hard to judge "good better best" in a sport where success is defined differently by everyone and completely subjective. Yeah there's size vs numbers vs technique, but also different expectations for different places. In numbers getting 3 on the Letort is about as impressive as 100 on some brookie streams.. In size, I have been wowed by an 11" skinny trout in a mountain trickle, and called it the fish of the year, and then literally the very next day dismissed multiple 18-20 inch football shaped rainbows in Erie tribs as "just little jacks", annoyed they get in the way when you are looking for a decent fish.
I have learned something from Dusty, Frank, and many many others. For that I salute them and don't need to play the "who's better" game.
I have learned something from Dusty, Frank, and many many others. For that I salute them and don't need to play the "who's better" game.
Broodstock
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I’ve almost thought at times when I’m fishing with my lead wrapped 6.4 mm jig streamers with a 40 foot mono leader to 4x sighter, wow would this be easier with a spinning reel and 4lb line. Of course when I switch up to the size 20 bwo nymph or a double/ triple nymph rig I’m glad I have my 10 foot four weight.
I admire people who go deep into their pursuits and both dusty and frank are high level operators in their unique approach to fishing. Not only do they both seem to excel at the fishing part- they are both pretty good at documenting it to share with others - that’s also hard to do well and takes time and effort.
I admire people who go deep into their pursuits and both dusty and frank are high level operators in their unique approach to fishing. Not only do they both seem to excel at the fishing part- they are both pretty good at documenting it to share with others - that’s also hard to do well and takes time and effort.
There is big, (and I mean real big) transient and sometimes resident browns in low density water all over the place. I have no idea who this Dusty dude is or where he fishes, but him getting consistently big browns does not surprise me.
As someone said previously in this thread, most people never fish where they are or put in the time to learn about where they are when. It’s a labor of love.
And most of the folks that I know consistently catching these type of fish, do it under the radar anyways. And I know more than a few of them. I can tell ya they aren’t posting pics or making videos.
As someone said previously in this thread, most people never fish where they are or put in the time to learn about where they are when. It’s a labor of love.
And most of the folks that I know consistently catching these type of fish, do it under the radar anyways. And I know more than a few of them. I can tell ya they aren’t posting pics or making videos.
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Is having a YouTube channel and catching giant fish mutually exclusive? Perhaps the people who put energy into media, take energy away from fishing? A second hobby is awesome! Could dusty catch a couple big fish more per year if he wasn’t farting around with film? Sure!
Those catching monsters don’t talk about where, let alone make videos. Maybe there is 15 or 30 Dusty’s out there? 🙂 Each with their own niche? How would you know? One guy live lines chubs on flouro in the river, one guy flings size 20 flies in the limestones, one guy only uses black nose dace , one guy spinner logjams it, one guy only loggerheads at night. I mean come on. Fisherman secrets are rarely shared and almost never on YouTube. They are usually right under your nose.
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Those catching monsters don’t talk about where, let alone make videos. Maybe there is 15 or 30 Dusty’s out there? 🙂 Each with their own niche? How would you know? One guy live lines chubs on flouro in the river, one guy flings size 20 flies in the limestones, one guy only uses black nose dace , one guy spinner logjams it, one guy only loggerheads at night. I mean come on. Fisherman secrets are rarely shared and almost never on YouTube. They are usually right under your nose.
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What he's doing I did in the 70's. There is a story that goes with that line and it's for another time. GG
caddisflyer
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I think his videos are repetitive and boring. Yes there are guys that catch big fish using all kinds of methods. And believe it or not they do not all need to post everything online. It's one thing to share with a few friends but there is something about it that just seems to be more about ego. In the end these guys all are seeking some kind of notoriety for what they do. Fame and fishing are odd bedfellows . Especially with the internet.
Here is an example of the low character of some of these youtubers. My friend was hunting mushrooms and happened upon a you tube guy who makes videos of hiking and history stuff. He had a conversation with the guy about mushroom hunting and mentioned "please do not put that in your video". My friend also mentioned that the guy was overall unfriendly, not like his youtube persona. Sure enough the guy makes the video and puts it on youtube and spot burns the place for mushroom hunting. This guy has thousands of followers.
Here is an example of the low character of some of these youtubers. My friend was hunting mushrooms and happened upon a you tube guy who makes videos of hiking and history stuff. He had a conversation with the guy about mushroom hunting and mentioned "please do not put that in your video". My friend also mentioned that the guy was overall unfriendly, not like his youtube persona. Sure enough the guy makes the video and puts it on youtube and spot burns the place for mushroom hunting. This guy has thousands of followers.
I agree that the Internet is breeding a weird type of ego-maniac, but your friend should have not shared info with someone either. Did he realize he was a YouTuber before he shared information?
nymphingmaniac
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not unique to YouTubers. Youtube just has a wider reach. People getting into the fly shop business looking to endear themselves to build reputations contributes too. I'm kind of thinking of one right now. It's tricky though. What's the line to serving clients and self promotion. Not having started or owning a business I don't have a full perspective.
dudemanspecial
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Without the want for financial gain and notoriety, we would not have had the books most of us learned on and the flyshops of old.
This is all just a modern version of that.
This is all just a modern version of that.
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I have zero issues with what Dusty does, or his choice of tackle. He’s out there fishing in a manner that’s fun to him (and legal), and that’s all that counts. He’s not spot burning, or anything close to the like. You can learn a lot about locating and fishing for these kinds of fish, regardless of tackle choice, by watching his videos. When he’s not using a spinner, his #2 lure of choice is essentially a super heavy streamer. So heavy, that I’d really call it more of a jig, and I understand why he’d choose to fish it on spinning tackle.
Probably some objective fish handling constructive criticism is fair in his early stuff, but he largely admits that and has improved, and none of us are perfect with that. Filming and photography and stuff like that really isn’t a hobby of mine, but if it was, I could easily see combining the two, for no motive other than my own enjoyment.
Probably some objective fish handling constructive criticism is fair in his early stuff, but he largely admits that and has improved, and none of us are perfect with that. Filming and photography and stuff like that really isn’t a hobby of mine, but if it was, I could easily see combining the two, for no motive other than my own enjoyment.
CRB
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Like to see the title fishing matchup/ WWSFCYT(world wide Spin fisherperson you Tube ) Championship's. We could even sell warm pretzels to spectators. Perhaps get youtube sports to video and stream it to the masses.
