Musky Fishing with Blane Chocklett

In this video, Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters goes musky fishing with the legendary Blane Chocklett!
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Welcome to Mad River Outfitters, hosted by professional fly fishing guide, Brian Flechsig and his team of fly fishing guides at Mad River Outfitters. On this channel you will find honest fly fishing education, fly fishing tutorials and product reviews. We're passionate about fly fishing and that's what we hope to share here. More information about who we are can be found on our website (www.madriveroutfitters.com) and also on our Instagram (@madriveroutfitters).
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[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for tuning into this mini-doc of our trip with Blane - stay tuned lots more coming!

[@thedeadlydoc2379]

I loved this podcast style. You guys should do something like that!

[@ryandelaney9236]

Did I hear Brian say game changer rod?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

@@ryandelaney9236 You did. Stay tuned.....more to come.

[@daveystone5194]

Did you guys do any trout fishing in this wonderful state? If not you have to check out mossy creek. Caught a 22 inch brown trout out of a creek that’s not even 4 feet wide.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

@@daveystone5194 We didn’t on this trip but Brian has fished Mossy before. Thanks.

[@Adroit1911]

The look on Brian's face after he released that beast!!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Pretty much sums it up!!!!

[@drewbrown1880]

Need more of these! Not enough good musky on the fly videos out there

[@Madriveroutfitters]

More coming on the gear they were using. Stay tuned.

[@brandonstewart4349]

I’ve learned so much from your educational videos. TONS. But I was literally thinking today how I’d like to see more of you just fishin. Thanks for sharing.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and we are honored to help.

[@brentperkey7378]

Known Blane for a good bit of my career of musky fishing on our home waters, an all I got to say is, he’s a great guy an a great fisherman and he has been a huge mentor/big brother for me in this industry, looking forward to seeing more of you and Blane catching some monsters!
Congratulations on your PB!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. He's an amazing guy and we are honored to work with him....and call him a friend. Stay tuned.

[@TempleForkOutfitters]

Way to go, Brian!! Thanks for sharing a great day on the water. Feels like we were there with you and Blane.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it! As a matter of fact.....TFO WAS there.

[@andreiocneanu7788]

👏👏👏👍🏻 beautifully done!
Plus, thanks for the “rod tip under” advice, it makes all the sense in the world! Damn! 🙃

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@Dookii2]

The look on Brians face after the release says it all. 🙏

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Pretty Epic emotions going on there. Thanks for watching.

[@Dookii2]

Yeah! Fly fishing really can take you on a epic ride of emotions! 🙏

[@jasonupson]

Caught my first Muskie on fly rod last weekend. I'm so hooked. Fishing nothing but Muskie now. Was like catching my first fish again as a kid.

[@jasonupson]

The talk about the Muskie bite is 100 percent. Felt a little tug then I was just stripping line then I was like wtf I have a Muskie

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Nice work! It’s an easy thing to get hooked on. They are amazing fish.

[@OnPointFly]

What a great vid, full of emotion. Cheers from Western Australia 🍻

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here! Two guys very passionate about what they do!!!

[@jakezientek3963]

Brian you are single handed in the reason I fly fish. You are my first fly fishing teacher!
Thank you so much.
Got a 13inch Algonquin brookie this summer!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Nice work! We are honored to help!!!

[@johndoody7526]

Brian, your approach to teaching, your description of techniques and your entire attitude on the water and in the shop are so down to earth and real.......a hard thing to come by. Your feelings comes through in such a way when you talk about friends/mentors that is just second to none.You captivate your audience by just being you.Thank You.....awesome fish by the way.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for being here and please stay tuned. We appreciate the kind words.

[@tonywalkingstick8883]

That was awesome!!!!! Congratulations Brian. Thank you for your teaching and wisdom in fly fishing.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for being here.

[@terp53]

Now that’s as good as it gets. Catch of a lifetime. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. 👍🏼

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Happy to share! Thanks for watching.

[@charlieboutin3341]

Dayuum...that was a beauty! Great video as always! 👍👍 Thanks MRO! 🎣

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@Detroit3Pistons]

Great fish Brian! You deserve it for all the knowledge you share with us!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for being here.

[@italiantroutaholic8926]

Brain that look you had was EPIC, that's why we as fisherman fish , for that feeling of that Big fish we all want to land, that you did.Great show ,Thanks

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@hobbyoftheday4017]

I really appreciate yall explaining keeping the rod tip in the water and the advantages of it. I fish by myself mostly and never would have thought to do that, but it makes perfect sense.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@jdclinans]

So happy you guys made this video! Keep up the good work!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here and please stay tuned.

[@TheRhagley01]

Great video. Your face and voice when you caught that great fish say it all.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here. Appreciate you watching.

[@joemcnicholl4361]

Best channel ever made .ever

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Wow...thanks so much. We truly appreciate you being here.

[@raygrehofsky1587]

A Southwest Virginia legend

[@Madriveroutfitters]

And beyond......Thanks for watching.

[@steelstudt8882]

Been away from ol Virginia for to long, ready to go back and fish in those rolling hills. Great video guys, keep up the good work!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Angler's paradise! Thanks for watching.

[@devegus79]

Next level fishing.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@mattfleming86]

There is just something insane about Musky. You spend hours upon days chasing a fish that just doesn't want to eat.. Your entire upper body is on fire. The bite is probably going to be underwhelming.. the fight for a fish that size is Ok at best. In a sport of odds and probabilities, it is WAY down on the list in "don't get too excited" territory. And yet, we keep digging.. taking ourselves to an unheard if level of discomfort in the sport for that one special moment. I don't think it is about defeating the fish... it is about defeating ourselves.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Excellent explanation. It is an obsession for sure.

[@derekmcneeley214]

Bucket list fish. Awesome fish and video brian!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@beardedrockling]

Fun video. Relaxed, no fuss. And amazing fish.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@biggreenfish3267]

Maybe I am too emotional but I teared up at the end. Good stuff!!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@clarkman23]

Excellent video!! Great stuff & really informative!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@d.5477]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Appreciate you watching.

[@gwdenaeyer]

That is awesome- a spiritual experience!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Agreed! Thanks for watching.

[@kaceesavage]

Woooooohhhhooooo!!!!! Great job guys! And great video!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for watching!!!

[@XtraordinaryFishing]

Awesome watch! And an incredible catch!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for being here. Honored to be able to share such experiences. Stay tuned.....

[@gregkneebone1460]

Wow what an experience that must have been Congrats on a great fish...

[@Madriveroutfitters]

An amazing experience!

[@rschreck876]

Blane was so stoked on that catch.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

He certainly was!!!

[@FishingNativeWaters]

This was Beautiful!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much. Was a special trip and we feel this video did a good job of relaying that. Much more to come so please stay tuned.

[@wulgar9648]

That was awesome!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Appreciate you watching.

[@dustinhinds1999]

Awesome!
Entertaining and Informative.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here!!!

[@adamlisowsky1393]

Should re-title this video, Chocklett and Butter, cause this was some smooth fishing. Thanks for sharing this.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Love it!!! Butter Chocklett. Stay tuned.

[@richardbutts6512]

Awesome useful info there Thanks

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@aidanreiter7766]

Great video!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@BoneChillinMusic]

keeep these fishing videos coming!!!!!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Will do! Thanks for being here.

[@StatesideFishing]

Great video and tips 🙂, amazing catch 👏

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for watching and please stay tuned. More to come.......

[@ronkilmer8991]

this is so good I will be sharing this with the NKFF Great Keith Haungs!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks! We appreciate it.

[@SnaggedOnBottom]

I love it guys!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@GS-rj4dq]

Well done!!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@tylershuff3283]

You guys coulda stayed home and cought em that big lol nice job guys live these ski videos

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Yes.....but Blane lives in Virginia. Always nice to visit friends.

[@nativesflyfishing8779]

good video guys. enjoyed it.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for watching and glad you enjoyed. Please stay tuned.

[@OscarOverlanding]

Thank you!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@donfrazier9831]

Can't wait to see the gear review!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Stay tuned.....coming soon.

[@alecdollimount8776]

Incredible!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and please stay tuned.

[@trussellstovers6281]

Nice fish congrats! You should definitely try coming to southwest Virginia to Muskie fish the new river. Huge Muskie around these parts

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@Bnrtrp]

Awesome episode! Got me choked up a little bit but I’ll be ok!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@Bnrtrp]

@@Madriveroutfitters no, thank you for teaching me how to fly fish. I am hooked for life!

[@Ron.U1]

That sir was a great video..

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks!!!

[@derikdrinkle2084]

Great fish. Hell ya.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@briansommer1899]

Blane is a great teacher. Articulate and easy to listen to! My wife can toss the shit out of a streamer because his big streamer casting lesson.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Agreed! He is amazing and we are honored to call him friend. Thanks for being here.

[@timmcarthur9220]

You rule Flechsig!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@ronkilmer8991]

Brian, great Video, even for an old Kentucky HillBilly

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@chelseaharrison8854]

Great Video. Gotta love Virginia

[@Madriveroutfitters]

A true angling mecca.

[@pedromonti7227]

Hahah love this guy

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@stefanotanti7296]

I will love to meet you guys at least ones in a life time !

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for that and we certainly hope so!

[@billnurse5321]

Nice

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@sportyroads5682]

Looking for a good recommendation on a good set of waders.. what's your opinion?? And do you do you prefer chest or hip waders? And what style sole do you normally use for your boots? I fish the Ohio Great lake river systems if that matters.. keep up the good content

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here. Please contact the shop directly with those questions and they will be happy to help.

[@carlstatham594]

Looked a great day, great river .... I'd love to see it in summer. Am I ignorant if I say that is a pike?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. The title of the video is "Musky Fishing with Blane Chocklett".

[@mglennon5535]

Killer!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@coleasinas2570]

Awesome vid! What is the game changer rod? Is it a TFO product ?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

New TFO rod series coming for 2022. Stay tuned.

[@caryverhalen]

♥️‼️🎯

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@ryannobis7077]

Reading between the lines from these videos with Blane; it sounds like there is some new stuff from SA and TFO on the way?!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Would agree with that! Thanks for watching.

[@macchapman3502]

Is that a new version of the Esox coming soon? I want to get one but if there is a new one coming out, Ill wait!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

It appears so. Most likely next Fall. Feel free to call the shop and discuss. They would know more.

[@leafseaburg198]

That’s what’s up

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@philstevens6934]

Brian, what weight rod did you use? Also, what type line?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. You'd have to contact Brian directly through the shop and he'll be happy to help. We don't have that information here. Send him an e-mail or give him a call.

[@karlmalone2625]

Yeah Brian, I'm sure that was your "final" cast of the day...

[@Madriveroutfitters]

It actually was....we were there. Thanks for watching.

[@karlmalone2625]

@@Madriveroutfitters I get it, whatever makes for a good story! It's all about the clicks :)

[@johnnylightning1491]

I think Brian cheated. They say muskies are the fish of 10,000 casts and I think Brian's probably about 9,500 or more short. Nice video guys and who knew Virginia had Muskies. Do you know if they are an introduced species or native? Keep the good stuff coming.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. He didn't cheat....just good editing. Feel free to contact him at the shop with questions. He'll be happy to hear from you.

[@gray1738]

From what I hear they are native to West Virginia and stocked in Virginia. But I'm sure some native populations exist in Virginia.

[@kirkshammett94]

What river were you guys fishing?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. You’d have to check with Brian directly on that. We don’t have that information here. Give him a call or shoot him an email and he’ll be happy to help.

[@LilacRain_unbrokenchain]

What jacket Brian have on?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Feel free to check with him at the shop. Sorry but we don’t know. Call him or email him and surely he will know. Thanks.

[@justin1979ify]

Game changer rod...??? 👀

[@Madriveroutfitters]

You heard it here first!!!!

[@crashaxe34]

I'm definitely interested in one of those rods. Please keep us posted Brian. Great video btw

[@Paulpoission]

How long was it? 45?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. You’d have to check with Brian directly on that. He can be reached at the shop via phone or email.

[@Paulpoission]

@@Madriveroutfittersit doesn’t matter, fish of a lifetime

[@thomasryan5394]

Ever been bitten?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Not that kind of channel.

[@jrdn1212]

There was zero mandolin in the soundtrack.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Sorry about that but thanks for watching.

[@oloxadik2077]

Hello, Mister I just watched your vid 101 or so on the fly fish for beginners and you just did here what you said there not to do. So how is that; how should that be? you forced the cast with your whole arm from 9 in back to 3 perhaps farther in front.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Casting a 15-18" Game Changer Musky fly is a bit more than "basic fly casting 101". It is explained here in this video:
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