I was looking at a few comments from some of your videos and man, you get more hate and babies who cry about fish handling than any other fishing channel out there, just wanted to say you dont deserve that youve helped me and many others with casting and fly selection keep it up!
A Few years ago when I was learning to fly fish, I watched one of your older casting vids. Of the many hours of vids I watched, it was the best illustration of the basics of casting and enabled me to actually get the line past my feet. I’ve referred many people to your beginner vids. You have a flair for simplifying a daunting style of fishing! Appreciate the effort mate 👍🏻
Good info. Would like to add that you can effectively water load prior to your fore cast by laying the line on the water behind you as you have demonstrated before on moving water after a drift. I teach this to new casters and even experienced guys that may not have used the technique. Mostly used on lakes and in windy conditions where loadin the rod becomes challenging on the forecast or you struggle with the extra weight of indicators and multiple flies.
Thanks Joe - I appreciate you supporting me and my business, I am very happy to hear they are working out well for you. Love mine too, especially the FFD3!
Dan....u da mann! love your videos and tips....really helpful with my casting flaws, etc. hey...I have a question regarding casting with indicator and two nymphs which no one seems to want to address.... when I cast such a set up, I dont seem to get a loop and more of a "gathering" with the two nymphs kind of tumbling. they dont tangle but dont seem to land as elegantly as would like. presume its the indicator (oros and the like). am I doing something wrong or sweating something here that dont need to sweat ? thanks dude.
If you are using the water loading casting technique (which helps a ton) and you are still seeing your flies stack on top of one another - it helps if you build a taper in your rig. What I mean by that is that I will typically use the smallest ORO's indicator to keep things floating, then the next fly is heavier than the last fly and I use lighter line for the dropper. Essentially the entire rig setup tapers down from the indicator. Hope that makes sense. Sometimes though, everything just plops down in a pile (happens to me too from time to time). Not a perfect science.
I see you've been getting some flak from a certain German, who, to be honest, I haven't a clue what he's talking about regarding his teaching and technique. Keep up the good work Dan.👍
Tangles⁉ That NEVER happens😉🙃. For me, with the right line, the roll cast is what I prefer. With an indicator, split shot and three nymphs - false casting is NOT an option 😇. ☮ from North Idaho.
I was looking at a few comments from some of your videos and man, you get more hate and babies who cry about fish handling than any other fishing channel out there, just wanted to say you dont deserve that youve helped me and many others with casting and fly selection keep it up!
Thanks for the support! I'll keep on keepin' on!
A Few years ago when I was learning to fly fish, I watched one of your older casting vids. Of the many hours of vids I watched, it was the best illustration of the basics of casting and enabled me to actually get the line past my feet. I’ve referred many people to your beginner vids. You have a flair for simplifying a daunting style of fishing! Appreciate the effort mate 👍🏻
I appreciate the kind words, happy to have helped! Cheers!
Great tip. Love loading the rod by water hauling !!!!!!
You betcha! The single haul is a game changer
Great stuff, dedication out there in that weather
It was a wet day for sure! Thanks for taking the time to watch :)
I went down to the saugeen river and tried what you did it help out big time thanks 👍
Glad to hear the video helped - Fish on!
Great information Dan. You’re the best! I love how you make a rainy day a beautiful day. Thanks as always. Fish On! 👍👌🎣
It was a pretty wet day for sure, but I caught fish!
What happens when there is bush behind you for a cast do I do a roll cast
The roll cast rules!
Good info. Would like to add that you can effectively water load prior to your fore cast by laying the line on the water behind you as you have demonstrated before on moving water after a drift. I teach this to new casters and even experienced guys that may not have used the technique. Mostly used on lakes and in windy conditions where loadin the rod becomes challenging on the forecast or you struggle with the extra weight of indicators and multiple flies.
Thanks for adding that! I'll have to make a separate video on this, as it's really crucial for a solid presentation.
Thanks again Dan.
You betcha!
Thanks Dan for the awesome tip and advice and by the way I love my two rods I got from you
Thanks Joe - I appreciate you supporting me and my business, I am very happy to hear they are working out well for you. Love mine too, especially the FFD3!
Dan....u da mann! love your videos and tips....really helpful with my casting flaws, etc. hey...I have a question regarding casting with indicator and two nymphs which no one seems to want to address.... when I cast such a set up, I dont seem to get a loop and more of a "gathering" with the two nymphs kind of tumbling. they dont tangle but dont seem to land as elegantly as would like. presume its the indicator (oros and the like). am I doing something wrong or sweating something here that dont need to sweat ? thanks dude.
If you are using the water loading casting technique (which helps a ton) and you are still seeing your flies stack on top of one another - it helps if you build a taper in your rig. What I mean by that is that I will typically use the smallest ORO's indicator to keep things floating, then the next fly is heavier than the last fly and I use lighter line for the dropper. Essentially the entire rig setup tapers down from the indicator. Hope that makes sense. Sometimes though, everything just plops down in a pile (happens to me too from time to time). Not a perfect science.
Definitely next time, thanks for the tips.
You bet!
Agree, that’s solid advice!
Thanks Wayne!
Nice! Thanks Dan.
You bet!
I have the tendency to always double haul, seems natural shooting my Skagit head with 4' of T12
I do the same, I have to consciously keep from hauling both directions when conducting a class aimed more towards someone new
I see you've been getting some flak from a certain German, who, to be honest, I haven't a clue what he's talking about regarding his teaching and technique. Keep up the good work Dan.👍
You know you've reached a new level on TH-cam when another TH-camr begins to troll you on their own videos. All good!
Tangles⁉ That NEVER happens😉🙃. For me, with the right line, the roll cast is what I prefer. With an indicator, split shot and three nymphs - false casting is NOT an option 😇. ☮ from North Idaho.
Roll casts are the best!