FLY CASTING - YOUR Wrist + Fulcrum Point + MORE - Episode 4
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- In this episode of Fly Casting, Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters discusses what to do with your wrist when fly casting, creep, and common misconceptions in when it comes to fly fishing!
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I definitely have to try this, especially with my streamers. No matter what I’ve tried in the past, I just can’t get them to fully shoot the line. As always, you explain in simple terms that are easy to understand.
This should pretty much solve your problems. That is assuming that you are doulbe hauling as well.
Coming in here as a returning fisher. Definitely making use out of your fly fishing videos. Thank you so much for taking the time and energy to make this possible.
You're right, timing is everything. For example, I wish I had stumbled upon this series of videos 35 years ago....
Thanks for being here. Stay tuned.
I feel the same way about TH-cam guitar lessons. Where was this stuff when I was 12?
@@perryjude1230 No kidding. At least I think fly casting is one of the few things I can get better at now that I'm in my 70's.
😂😂
This guy is the most interesting person on youtube for fly fishing videos!
Thanks for watching!
This video just made it click for me, thanks Brian, I have literally learned to fly fish because of your videos!
Happy to hear! Thanks for watching and please stay tuned.
As a fellow TH-cam content creator, I'd say you got the right stuff with this channel. I am coming back to fly fishing after a 10-year break and your casting series has really helped refresh my memory. Thanks!
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I’m in my first season of fly fishing, I’ve followed all the videos and I’ve caught some nice fish, however on the days when i haven’t got a bite i fell in love with fly casting, amazing how much happiness can come from progressing your casting, I’m excited to try this wrist technique and if and when i improve ill let you know , thanks for all the great videos and lessons 👍
John Lyons Thanks for watching!
Brian, I really enjoy these video lessons, you’re a great instructor. You make everything easy to understand, and I’m looking forward to learning how to fly fish, thanks to your expertise!
Thanks for being here and please stay tuned.
I just bought my first fly rod yesterday and this series is gold. I've always had good luck with traditional gear until last weekend. I was fishing the Kennebec River in Maine and everyone around me was catching Salmon on flies and all I could pull in was a Chub. I'm looking forward to a new chapter. Thank you! ✌
Thanks for watching.
It's been years since I've fly fished and I'm just trying to get back into it, I see so many things I've been doing wrong, can't wait to implement these tips. Keep the videos coming!
Will do! Thanks for watching and please stay tuned.
As Always a great explanation of the Stop-Drop-Roll method with Brian and complimenting advise and knowledge of Flip !
@@RussDawson-d9k Thanks for being here.
Stop, drop, and roll! My new casting mantra! Thanks Brian!
It works! Thanks for watching.
Enjoy the series I'm new to fly fishing an boy was I horrible thanks to your videos I'm starting to get the hang of it actually manage to catch a fish today so thanks so much for that couldn't have done it without you guys
Wow, thanks a ton. We appreciate the feedback and appreciate you being here. Stay tuned.
This video has been the single most helpful video for improving my casting! Thanks Brian! I appreciated your explanation about how the tailing loop misconception surrounding your casts. I knew you weren't throwing tailing loops, but I didn't quite understand what was going on. Can't wait to watch the rest of the series!
Thanks for watching and happy to help. Hopefully back to filming soon and this series will continue. Stay tuned.
Hands down, the best videos I’ve seen. I’ve been fly fishing for decades… it helped me out a lot.
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I Watched a couple of Mad River Outfitters videos, went out and picked up a fly combo and caught quite a few fish on the first day. The most beneficial and informal videos I've ever watched. Thanks!
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Thanks for these videos Brian. Great information on casting. I know a lot of people will be learning from you. Thanks for entertaining, engaging, and encouraging me.
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Hello Brian, I am a high school science teacher and have started a beginning fly fishing class here in the panhandle of Nebraska. Your videos have not only greatly helped in my instruction, but I have also found out many things that I have been doing wrong for the last 35 years of fishing. Great kudos to you!
Thanks so much for being here. Happy to help!
the timing of your series couldn't be better. I just bought my first fly fishing rod a couple weeks ago! Really hope i'll be ready to get a trout in the upcoming season here in NZ! ;)
Excellent! Happy to help.
Dude, I've probably watched 5-6 of your videos and I really enjoy your teaching and humor. I subscribed to your channel already, Now that says a lot. I don't subscribe very much to anyone's channel.
Thanks. We appreciate that.
What a fantastic video. This has cleared up so much. There are so many crappy casting tips on youtube, but your videos are gems
Thanks for being here.
Just starting out fly fishing in Australia, and man I’m glad you put this stuff up. It’s not a big sport over here, we have a small presence but it’s mostly spinning with lures over here. I have the privilege of stocked freshwater dams and saltwater fishing within 15 minutes of home, I’ll be throwing flies at both.
Thanks again man, great resources!
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I haven't watched TV for 2 weeks. Just your videos at home and on lunch and break at work. Great information....
Thanks for watching.
Holy cow!!! This series is sooooo helpful!! I really appreciate y’all!
Thanks a ton for being here. Stay tuned.....much more to come.
Just discovered this video!
Your advise, gold.
In other words, break your wrist back after the stop, during the drift phase.
Also, the maintaining your fulcrum as stationary as possible (the elbow), I just discovered the problem I've had for years. I've been moving my elbow back and forth. Guides have tried to tell me, "I'm moving my rod back and forth to the side, it's a curved trajectory, etc." Never could understand it. "Keep your elbow, your fulcrum stationary". Now I get what I was doing wrong.
When you're a beginner, your only casting with your forearm. As you progress, you tend to use more of your shoulder, moving the fulcrum back and forth.
It must be taught to beginners how to advance without moving the elbow.
We see competition distance casters and they do a 170° with their shoulder as the fulcrum. That's competition distance casting, not fishing casting. You don't have a hook, or a heavy beadhead on a fly, or a sinking line.
Now I get it. Thank you for an excellent explanation.
Thanks for watching.
Greatest teacher ever! Greetings from Germany!
Thanks so much for watching!
man, i just got my very first fly fishing set this christmas. cant wait for the ice to break. watching your videos gives me the confidence to finaly start flyfishing love from norway.
Thanks for watching.
Great series. Thanks! When it comes to breaking the wrist after your stop your up cast, my grandpa used to say "think of the butt of your rod like flashlight, and right after you stop your rod tip, and shine it at your target for a second."
That is some excellent advice! Super cool and thanks for sharing.
Excellent confirmation for me, at my local fly shop, the individual who teaches casting lessons to people, said never to use your wrist and keep your rod end up against your fore-arm the whole time. He also stated after a long day of casting he’ll have a bruise on his forearm.. I attempted to cast this way, as I am a new fly fisher, and could cast but like you said no more than 20-30 feet, I knew then he advise was ludacris and with using my wrist and utilizing the line tension I figured out on my own how to launch it 100 feet.
Using your wrist is critical....knowing when to use it even more so. "If anyone tells you not to break your wrist....run from them."
Thanks for the video! I will forever have Brian's face engrained in my memory when I'm casting at 3:59.
Thanks for being here. Much appreciated.
Oh my! That is great! The wrist !!!!! That little angle adjustment by BREAKING your wrist....But at the proper time. You will have me a proficient fly angler before long! And it is , right there, throwing a dart.I saw it!. Excellent video.
Thanks for watching.
The episode 4 of the fly casting series is excellent. I took a 6 weight out at dawn this morning and tried your recommendations till I got tired and started screwing up. Your advice is very accurate. I didn't cast to the next county, but the casts rolled right out like I knew what I was doing. I tried it with a light popper and then a larger popper (bass size). As long as I concentrate on my fulcrum point, keep my hand in the right spot on the rod, haul the line at the right time, don't let go of the line in my left hand, load the rod on both up and down cast, pay attention to the high ground behind me, only swat mosquitoes on the down cast and hold my mouth just right...it goes well. I forgot keeping a weather eye out for alligators and poisonous snakes...I am in Florida, after all. I don't remember you saying anything about loading the rod, but it seems to help. Great videos! I hope you keep them coming. Mike in Crystal River. Gotta go...big plans for this weekend (Dorian). p.s. one thing I'd like to see is something about distances goals for various weight outfits...what's a realistic goal to practice for with a 5 or 8 weight?
Thanks for the feedback Mike and glad that it helped. Stay tuned.
Great video! I got a chance of using a fly fishing set-up last weekend. I applied everything I have learned from your videos with the help from two veterans (a Japanese and a Fil-Canadian). They validated everything you taught in the videos. I had a great time using fly fishing set-up (way better than spinning and baitcasting). And as a bonus, I caught my first fish on a fly! I know I have a long way to go but I know I will get there. Thanks for your videos! Mabuhay! from the Philippines
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First of all I'm a Flip disciple, second I have been fly fishing for 30+ years in my South Florida home land and waters. What a great and informative video ! I can't wait to see Flip on your show ! Thanks so much for your efforts. Fing bravo.
Thanks for watching and stay tuned.
Thank you. I saw some old Mel Krieger videos and he mentioned to drift back just a little on end of backcast but I really had trouble reprogramming from coming to complete stop but it absolutely helped and it helped with my creep. You explained it perfectly. I also got some Scientific Angler line cleaner after seeing your other video, (and stretched it), Huge difference! Thanks again for helping us. I really enjoy the videos, loved the 1st rock throw😄and the edited dropped line cleaner at the end😂. Sorry so long in reply. Great fishing to you! 🎣
Thanks for watching and please stay tuned. Much more to come.
This series is a must for beginners. Learn the right ways the 1st time rather than unlearning bad habits.
Thanks for watching.
@@Madriveroutfitters Been a pleasure and a privilege.
Thanks for the series Brian, I just started fly fishing and your channel has been an amazing resource!
Thanks for being here. We are happy to help. Stay tuned.
Hello Brian another tutorial to master . Always taught don't break wrist ,even used wrist straps, or tucked into sleeve. Have tried and had some great results providing my timing doesn't let the line fall in a heap on back cast . As yet can't marry it with the double haul. On wards and upwards , thank you learning every video. Regards Ian.
ian Truscott Thanks for watching and keep practicing!
Hi Brian,
love your videos, only been fly fishing for 12 months and I've learnt so much. l'm a member of Northern Suburbs Fishing Club in Melbourne Australia. Our trout season opens in two weeks, can't wait.
Thanks a ton for being here and please stay tuned.
Great video! Now I'm tasked with breaking a bad habit of Not breaking my wrist. Back in the '70s I was taught to keep rod straight up on up cast. But Wait, there's More! Thanks Brian, Keep'em coming!
Always more to the story. Breaking traditions here. Thanks.
loved your ad at the end!!! priceless! loved everything so far
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Im fired up now. Going out tommorrw and practicing. Thanks a bunch MRO!
Have fun and let Brian know if any questions.
I love seeing how to improve my cast.
Hope it helps. Stay tuned also as much more to come in this series.
Enjoying this series. Will there be a video on the roll cast and other casting variations?
Thanks for watching. Surely there will be but not sure when. Stay tuned.
Great and informative video Brian. I’m hoping there will be a video, unless I missed it, on how to double haul.
Can't imagine he wouldn't talk about it since he says it's responsible for most of the cast. Stay tuned.
Thanks for another awesome helpful video, am enjoying & learning a lot from your Fly casting series
Thanks for watching.
Loving this series, so so helpful and every one I laugh at brian, I a good way mate honestly lol 😂
Thanks for watching. Much appreciated.
Some of the best flyrod casting techniques are in this video! Highly recommended.
Thanks so much and please stay tuned. Much more to come.
Excellent instruction and a great series!! Thank you........
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Thank you for that video, I am a science angler person, So I'm going to have to look for that type of cleaner and Start cleaning my fly line!
Here you go:
www.madriveroutfitters.com/p-422-scientific-anglers-fly-line-dressing-cleaning-pad.aspx
Phenomenal! So clear and concise.
Thanks for watching.
@@Madriveroutfitters Let's see..... How to ask....there are angles it seems in the up and down cast, that seem to be other than straight back, straight through....It seems the best casters turn their reels outwards...does that make sense? Is there an explanation. I bring my line down the line too often on down casts.....thanks.
@@genecostanza8257 please send your questions over to Brian directly at the shop and he’ll be happy to help. Thanks.
Awesome straight forward direction I can easily start using these techniques
Excellent. Happy to help.
Great info, I’ve been having problems properly loading my rod and railing loops. I’m putting this to practice tomorrow. Can’t wait for tips on roll casting, accuracy, and timing for double hauls.
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Excellent series
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this series. I just need to unlearn over 50 years of bad casting habits.
Thanks for watching.
Resulta muy interesante.
Habrá que practicarlo....
Es otro paradigma!
Thanks a lot
Thanks for watching.
As always a major help to make me a better fly fisherman. Great work!
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this - good series.
Thanks for being here.
I could never spend enough money in your store to repay the knowledge I've gained from these videos.
But you could try?
@@Madriveroutfitters I'll give it a try!
Great video, working on this Master's course series now!
Cool, thanks!
Brilliant instruction.....makes complete sense
Thanks for watching. Much appreciated.
Sir, I truly appreciate the work you are doing. I started fly fishing at 13, 20 years ago. Your videos have done more for my cast than I could have ever imagined. I recently added Carp to my resume after moving up to WV, and as you know accuracy and presentation are EVERYTHING. My casts are much better, I'm catching fish that absolutely punish my little tfo bvk 5wt, and frankly I'm just plain happy. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm not -too- far away and cannot wait to visit the store! Speaking of, do you have any used rods/trade-ins? Id really like to pick up a new-to-me (or good medium price) 6 or 7wt before my favorite little trout rod suffers a carp-splosion :-)
Matt from WV
Thanks for watching. Please direct any questions etc. directly to the shop and they will help you there.
Very helpful video I'll practice throwing on my knee like you did
Thanks for being here.
You are a true legend thank you very much you have me taught we lots
Thanks for watching.
Nice technical video Brian 👍
Thanks for watching!
Where has this guy been all my life?
Working at Mad River Outfitters? 31 years now.
Great tips as always. Thanks Brian.
Thanks for being here.
A+ for the B Roll Footage.
Thanks for watching.
hah! love you're tutorial videos. The end of your video you reminded me of a Billy Maze commercial. cheers from Florida.
Billy Maze was a huge inspiration to Brian. He'll be glad to hear that it shows.
*waves hello from Flagler County
Best channel ever
Thanks for being here.
So I am basically learning on my own. I have used these videos and after a week in the yard and 2 full days I am starting to get the basic forward cast down. One problem I am noticing throwing nymps with any weight I find I am throwing where I am wanting but seem to be forcing the nymph and split shot into the water instead of laying it down. I know you all cannot see me but if there is any suggestions would appreciate it. Hoping it's common you all may know what I'm doing wrong
Send your questions over to Brian at the shop and he'll be able to help. Thanks.
Questions: when does the fish bite? When the fly splashes in the water?
2) how do you know what line wait to use (1-15)?
Here you go:
th-cam.com/video/Cj9mTtXFm5U/w-d-xo.html
Great video. On your point about the elbow being the fulcrum point......totally understood. But, technically, don't you really have two fulcrum points working in tandom when also doing the wrist break?
Thanks for watching. Feel free to contact Brian at the shop directly. He's always happy to chat!
Great videos! Very helpful! Would love to know who this guy's mentor was!
Thanks for watching. Pretty sure he states that ad nauseum.
Excelente!!!....muchas gracias...excelente tutorial...con seguridad mejorará mi técnica de lanzamiento!!
Gracias!
Just got back from my first fly fishing trip. The guide said “don’t break your wrist” about 100 times
He may have been right? You don't break your wrist during the stroke, but before the forward stroke begins......to "wind up". We have quite a few videos that explain this in detail. There is a time to break and a time to not.
3:30 haha...."excuse me ladies, are the fish this way....or that way?"
Or another way?
Very interesting video. Keep the elbow stationary is also a more healthy way to cast even heavy fly rods isn't?😊
Exactly! Thanks for watching and please stay tuned.
that rock throw 😂
Thanks for watching.
What video explains how to manage or control line while casting with the hand not holding rod? Your videos are great, I am very new to fly fishing Thanks!
That video has not been filmed yet. Hopefully we can get back to filming soon. Stay tuned.
Hi Brian, We are beginning fly fishermen and noticed the you pull and release the line with your left hand when casting. Could you please explain that process with us, I do not see an explanation of that in your videos. Thank you for all your fly fishing mentoring, you do a great job!
See the episode in this series on the Double Haul, featuring Flip Pallot.
Will do, thank you sir
Cheers Mate!
Cheers!
thank you for your videos it really helpful.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this video. I sent en email a bit ago and this is the problem I was having. Ryan at the shop did the best he could to try to explain what I could change without seeing it. If you say that tell Ryan I say thank you.
Happy to help and thanks for watching.
I love it...."as if 9 out of 10 kids were going to spontaneously combust. Too funny
Stop, drop and roll!!!
My father taught me to keep the elbow stationary by making me cast with a pint of whiskey under my arm. It works.
Good one. Thanks for watching.
A plethora of very good information. However, you havn't explained why you are taking out extra fly line during the cast and pull it it down. Maybe this was designed for experienced fly fishermen and not those who are novice. Are there any videos on that?
BrotherBones X Watch episode 14 of “Getting Started in Fly Fishing” and then stay tuned here. More to come in this series.
Other beautiful video. My compliments 😊
Thanks so much for watching and please stay tuned.
awesome advice
Thanks for being here and please stay tuned. Much more to come.
Flips a good guy, made him a push pole once for his canoe
He is in fact....a very good guy. Stay tuned for more.
Great clip👌, at about 11:40 the “Fulcrum point”, finally 🏆someone is talking about the physics behind a cast a “little” 🙂, but you should go a bit farther, like what kind of lever class a single hand fly rod is, that way we all could identify better the possibles roots of our casting faults from the beginner stages to advance levels, specially once we try to pass the 60’ 70’ and above that casting mark, also, to fully understand the concept on how leverage and fulcrum can vary from a fully grown 6’ guy to a 5’6 lady. “Lefty also said, “don’t try to cast like me”
Levers, and fly casting!!🏆🏆🏆 that’s something no one in this platform ever talk about it 😩, how lever works and how can the lever effect on the exercise of fly casting a single hand fly rod from one person to another, and sometimes, even to the same person, by casting a 8’ 9# fly rod, and later the same caster, use a 9’ 5# fly rod.
Thank you for your videos they are really helpful to the sport.
Keep up the good work 👌
Best
Mag
Thanks for watching and thanks for the input. This isn't the last episode in this series so MUCH more to come. Trust us....he'll go a a "bit farther". Stay tuned.
Thanks Brian, just what I need something else to practice ..lol. By the way who doesn't like this ??
Thanks as always. Get out there and practice. Some folks just love to hate!
Holy crap....I shot the line across my yard!! Thanks Brian.
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Is there a video that explains what you're doing with the line in your left hand during the cast?
Here you go:
th-cam.com/video/D5tIbK6xcjI/w-d-xo.html
Very helpful video series! What fly rod are you using in this video?
Thanks for watching. You'd have to check with Brian on that. He can be reached through the shop.
Brian. Ive watched your casting technique over and over and I noticed something with your left hand. And that's my question. On your back cast I notice that you pull the fly line down. Is that to get the rod loaded more?
You are referring to the "Double Haul" technique. It's coming in the next episode....but we don't know when that will happen of course. Stay tuned though.
You’re awesome
Thanks for being here.
How do you avoid opening your loop when introducing that much wrist rotation?
Thanks for watching. Please send any and all questions directly to Brian at the shop. He’s always happy to help. Shoot him an email or give him a call.
With really long casts with double pulling of the line forward and backward I see them going with the arm way backwards and forwards and more over the head. Is this now good or bad in your opinion. Just now for really really long distance casting.
Please send your questions directly to Brian at the shop and he’ll be happy to help. Thanks for watching.
My buddy was recording me fly fish. I only do trailing loops lol. I have some work to do
Hopefully the information here will help you to fix that! Thanks for being here.
@@Madriveroutfitters I'm throwing from my shoulder. These tips will help for sure
I'm new to fly fishing, my brotherinlaw sent me your videos on 101 casting. I am trying to understand. When your casting why do you strip line down and hold it when you're going back on the back cast?
Thanks for watching. Please send all questions over to the shop at admin@madriveroutfitters.com and they will get back to you there. Once they re-open of course.