Fly Fishing the White Mountains of Arizona - The Ultimate Hidden Gem || Episode 1

In this series, we're exploring and fly fishing our way through the White Mountains and Apache National Forest in Arizona. Our main mission is to catch one of the rarest trout on Earth, the Apache trout, which only lives in this area. But first, we're linking up with Cinda Howard of Fly Fish Arizona to get an introduction to the various trout species in the area.

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About Robert Field:

A few years back, I ditched the corporate grind to pursue my passions for traveling, fishing and the outdoor lifestyle. Now I live in a travel trailer full time, fishing and exploring my way through all 50 states and around the world.

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[wesk]

I have fished East Fork of the Black River, AZ since the 70's. My favorite place in the world. In September of 2000, I caught a 7 lb Brown Trout...yes, that's right, a 7 pounder out of that little stream. Big Lake general store should still have a picture of it, last time I checked. I have a few favorite spots on that river that never let me down. Great video, hope you post more in AZ.

[Scott_english]

You absolutely chose the right guide! Cinda is truly a legend and incredible fisherwoman and teacher! Great film!

[zachbrown]

Cinda’s boat is just a gorgeous craft. And there’s no better guide for that lake.

[whalescience]

Cinda is a legend.
Great job up there, glad you had a good time.

Dont be afraid to get the fish onto the reel. Let the drag do its job.

[JackalMountainCoinRings]

this is my hometown! fished big lake many many times.

[SpruceSculptures]

I used to live in that country when I was 16, which was 45 years ago. Fished Big Lake many times, Crescent (it's next door neighbor more often) Both lakes in those days were only stocked with fingerling rainbow. It is encouraging to see multi species there now. Also, seeing Elk was rare and I understand it is no more. One has to give the AZ game a fish a kudos for this. Even back then the fish were huge and hung near the weed beds on shore. We used peacock lady's, black gnat, wooly worms. Big Lake has some 20 lb + fish in it...or it used to. Nice fish, especially that last cutthroat. Thanks for memories from many years ago. And, yes it can really get dangerous windy on both lakes.

[slickmick]

AZ boy here love Big lake and Hawley Lake in the White Mountains. Where my dad taught me to fish. Great memories.

[Mike-tfrx]

My grandpa and grandma moved to rainbow lake back in the 70s. We fished everywhere up there..

[MexicoPescadoro]

Lower Black near Whiteriver and Fort Apache is the primo in my opinion. Really good Smallmouth fishing.

[Paul-bweo]

Beautiful beautiful trout.Arizona? Who would have thought.🎣

[scottwilliams]

I have fished Big Lake many times. A great fishery.

[paddleandhook]

Wow, she really put you guys on the fish! And i see your man Brooks getting those shots—
good composition, rack focus,
Good bRoll and even lizard pushups 💪🏻😎👍🏻
PS who knew Arizona wasn’t just a big desert?!?

[youtubzkoz]

Small part of AZ. Maybe you should come back and fish the Grand Canyon and Colorado river. Salt river chain in springtime, and maybe the Mogollon rim and catch a Tiger trout.

[chasel]

For a second I thought you were talking about the og white mountains in New Hampshire and was so hyped

[markphilippsjr]

Let's go! Best YT fishing content on the interweb!!! Thanks Robert! 🎣🎣🎣

[scottehrlich]

The rare Salmo Apache, thought they could only be hooked on Christmas

[onthego]

Just moved to the area. Thanks for the vlog!

[scottlucas]

Epic fishing as always, what a beautiful place and Cindas boat was awesome.

[gregorygaunt]

Wow! I got skunked fly fishing that area a couple years ago.

[Mike-tfrx]

I graduated high school from Springerville. God's country.