Fish With Friends — Doc, Darling, Delly and Dom (VIDEO)

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For a couple of years, the Troutbitten guys and I have wanted to put together films that simply show the fishing, the friendships and good times on the water. So begins the Fish With Friends series on the Troutbitten YouTube channel.

This first effort begins at dawn and ends with a few beers at the cooler. It was a great day with my long time fishing partners Trevor Smith, Josh Darling and Bill Dell. Trout were eating dry flies, nymphs and streamers on a gorgeous spring morning.

Who knows where this series might go?  We have a few ideas . . .

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Video production by Josh Darling of Wilds Media.

Photo by Josh Darling

Fish hard, friends.

 

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Enjoy the day.
Domenick Swentosky
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Domenick Swentosky

Central Pennsylvania

Hi. I’m a father of two young boys, a husband, author, fly fishing guide and a musician. I fish for wild brown trout in the cool limestone waters of Central Pennsylvania year round. This is my home, and I love it. Friends. Family. And the river.

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7 Comments

  1. Rob Schleuter. Mind right = fish bite on May 5, 2023 at 10:28 am

    Fantastic! It’s takes you right into what we all love about the sport (it’s more than a sport). The fellowship, the enjoyment, the time out there, and the skill. Well done!

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  2. David Slick on May 6, 2023 at 2:04 pm

    Great video, you were catching some good ones!!

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  3. Mike Farrell on May 7, 2023 at 12:05 am

    Excellent video. Great to see the natural side of the team.

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  4. Ken on September 15, 2023 at 7:38 pm

    Specifics on the hoodies you guys were sporting?

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