Fly Fishing Small Streams for Pike and Smallies
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
- Went out to a new section of the river in hopes of catching some big pike. Had a great day and landed some nice fish. Still getting the hang of the fly rod, but I'm quickly learning to love it and becoming much more comfortable using it.
Fly rod: 9' 8wt Orvis Clearwater rod
Reel: Waterworks‑Lamson Liquid Fly Reel
I like how your small stream is a solid fly fishing river here xD
You’re an awesome fisherman! I really enjoy your humility and info you share!
I just ran across this video..ive only gotten small pike and pickerel on fly but they are super aggressive and fun...great video of the takes...fun to watch.
I hope this isn’t lost in the comment swarm, but I would love to show you some of my local waters and collaborate getting some Muskie or wild trout on the fly. Thanks and tight lines.
I’m local I don’t make TH-cam videos really
Hey buddy good content...but wanted to tell you what kills the fish is putting your first gets in their gills like that. It messes up their gills plates and oxygen intake. If you release the fish don't put your fingers in their gills plates
Jesey Gonder it really doesn’t aslong as you don’t grab in the red part of their gills. It’s a common thing to grab a pike by the gills so do your research first
@@Zjudoransj actually you are wrong
@@Zjudoransj you’re supposed to grab the outer flap on bigger pike, this guy is putting his hand way in on the small ones
Just a couple of things....I have been fly fishing and tying my own flies for almost 60 years (30 year professionally) and would like to give you the benefit of my experience. Before I do, I want to encourage you to keep on fly fishing! It is a life-time hobby and a rewarding one. First, why do you strip your fly line in while holding your rod sideways? It is not only cumbersome but many times will you miss the hook set because of the angle of your rod. Second, you said that a lot of comments had to do with getting your fish on the reel and I agree with them. You need to take them to heart because one of these days you are going to get a real nice fish on and your line will get all tangled up because you didn't bother to get the line reeled in before you played the fish. Practice on the small ones and be ready for the big ones. Finally, strip your line through your pointer finger and have your pick-up line run through your pinkie finger which will control the line as you reel it in. Good luck and keep fishing!
Thanks so much for the input! I think the reason I was holding it sideways was to avoid trees above me. Then I must have just kept it side ways for part of the fights. I did try to reel in the line for most of the fish so I don't get tangled, but I'll definitely do it for any big fish. I really appreciate the comment though, I'll continue fly fishing for sure.
How to fly fish.
Change fly 400 times.
Finally figure out which fly they are biting.
Get fly caught in tree.
Hook fish so small you don’t notice till it flies off on back cast.
Sounds right
Lol sucks to be you.
fr sucks to be u, all u need to do is know what fly is hatching or hatched an throw it out there an know where to fish lol
Great video Josh. You have a talent that allows the viewer to feel like I'm right there fishing with ya. Thanks for the entertainment, keep up the good work.
Great video, looks like a blast!
I am really liking these pike/bass fly fishing videos. I'm new to it as well and it's really fun although quite difficult at times.
You got that right.. Definitely a big learning curve. But very addictive.
Really nice river pike. I left a 👍
Thanks man! It's much appreciated.
Hi I was wondering if you could help me out I'm loving the videos and I have just bought myself a fly rod now I want to catch some pike on it over here in England. Just was wondering if you could give me some advice as to how to set up like type of leader or wire trace and what fly's you would recommend Thanks in advance
Good lord I love stream fishing. This is a simply amazing fishing place and environment.
good job keeping calm after the first miss on that pike! way to recover it!
Stumbled on this video. Not many quality fishing videos here on TH-cam. Plenty of good tying videos, but again, not many fishing. Awesome job young man!!!
Thanks for the video it is always good to see a fishing video when i can't fish my self
It's the second best thing!
im just learning to fly fish and your videos make me want to go out and fish. You have a very optimistic attitude that caters great to youtube. Keep doing what youre doing!
Thanks Blake!
I enjoyed watching...Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Keep up the good work! The videos are great, and you are catching some beautiful fish!
im loving the new fly fishing vids
I'm glad to hear that!
That's a very productive stream. Keep it up. Nice video
Just the video I needed to see. Gonna try to catch my first Pike on the fly later this week!
Good luck out there man! It's addicting once you get one.
Peelindrag Thanks!
I had one nice sized Pike on at the start of the season this year and the fight was unreal. I didn't have a leader on though so as I went to grab him he cut my line.
What do you use for a leader?
Awesome vid Amigo! Just got my 1st fly rod. Only been out once for practice. Lookin 4ward to goin out more n more this spring in the Northern n Middle Rio Grande River. Thanks for all you do out there.
I really enjoy the direction your channel is going.. different from all the other videos people are putting out.
Thanks Lauran! I hope to continue with this style!
Really love your vids. Beautiful streams you fish. I fish for pike in the Baltic Sea, Finnish archipelago. Same flies same gear apply if you ever should visit 😉 My dream is catching a muskie.. 😁 It's good to dream. Tight lines! 🙂
cant get enough of these attacks man,.. thats awesome got goosebumps
Hopefully the next one will be top water! That should be fun
yes , thats all ive been fly fishing latelly.. top water poppers... thats so sick good luck
Raoul gold same I love poppers the action is amazing
Love the new fly fishing videos. Makes me want to go out and get one now. I live in the Lansing area, I recognize a few places you've been. I'll keep an eye out for ya. I fish/ kayak the Grand most weekends.
Thanks for the feedback Mark! I'm hoping to hit the Grand a little more often now.
Great video, more fly fishing👍
Love it. I live in Florida, have always wanted to do a Pike on a fly.
That back handed roll cast at 8:40 looked really good for some reason. Keep it up👍
Hey man! just found your channel! Left a like & a SUB! Always nice to support a fellow TH-camr! watching all the way from Montana!
I really appreciate it! Many more videos to come
Hey buddy, I love that you target pike, not many ppl do that so kudos to you! Have you considered kayak fishing? Catching a northern on a kayak is quite the rush! Anyways, really enjoy the videos, keep up the good work!
I have done a little kayak fishing, but if I were to get one I'd want a nice fishing kayak that I could set up other gopros on, and I don't have the money for that unfortunately.
The fish will let you know whether you should put your line on the reel.
Nicely done, Duder....that simple stripping technique worked; gonna try that on my local creeks...a bit slower than I usually do, so maybe that change will result in more fish! Cheers.
love the fly fishing vids!
Many more to come!
awesome thanks for posting more fly fishing
You bet man! Many more to come
awesome, pike on fly!
Nice job man keep up the good work
I just love pike great video!
Thanks man!
A lot of people are gonna tell you a lot of things. You're catching fish, enough said. My casting is ugly but I taught myself on smaller streams with much tighter cover and I figured out how to put the fly where I want regardless.
Hi there love the video and I heard you say grand river which is were i plan to try this year. I am new to fly fishing and if you are in southern ontario would love to get out and try some bass and pike fishing with you someday never tried it yet .....tight lines and keep up the great work
Wow. Good job man!
Great vid, nice fishing!
Thanks for watching!
U r a fantastic fly fisherman
That was a cracking take at 0.48 !
Nice video, do you have any videos where you talk about the setup that you're using in regards to leader, tippet, knot, wire-bite, etc? Thanks!
Not yet, I'm still very new to fly fishing for pike so I'm experimenting and figuring out what works best for me. Right now its just a 20lb RIO pike leader that comes with a wire trace at the end. The wire trace is what I'm still trying to figure out. The one I am using doesn't have the durability I'd like, but it still works.
Love these videos man. Some great fly fishing in Ireland. You should come over!
I'd love to! Maybe someday
hey i really like the videos definetly my favorites fly fishing channel but u should let us know what type of fly ur using plz
Try ambush line. So fun on single hand spey casting. And more time with fly in water
do you recommend the 8wt rod for fish this size?? I'm thinking about getting into fly fishing, just wondering if you had any recommendations on type of rod/reel :) enjoying your vids!
An 8 will work and if you are new to fly fishing I would not spend a lot....but, I would probably get something with a good warranty.
I never use the reel?lol I love the feeling of hand lining fish. The only time I go to the reel is on my 13 weight for tarpon.
Definitely keep your hands out of the gills!
great video bro. think I'm going to have to try my luck
Good luck out there man.
Cant wait until you get that monster pike
I can't either! Hopefully soon.
Nice little stream.
Your a cool dude I'm new to fly fishing and this is pretty cool
It sure is fun!
hi there,im a beginner of fly fishing,may i ask what type is your rod? is it a tip or mid flex rod?
Hey man, question for you, does fishing in a small creek like this require an 8 wt fly rod or could you use something like a 4 or 5 wt? Trying to get into fly fishing but there's a lot to learn. If you can find the time to reply I would greatly appreciate it!
Tyler in a tiny creek you should use a 5wt
You can certainly catch the fish I caught in this video on a 4 or 5wt. I have an 8wt because it allows me to throw larger streamers for pike, which a 4 or 5 wt would have trouble doing. With a lighter rod you'll just have to use smaller flies.
Great video looks fun!
Anyone else in comments using a st croix imperial? I’ve got a 7wt paired with an Allen kraken. Not digging the line I’ve got though. Seems mismatched. Was curious if anyone else thinks the imperial requires a higher wt line to load properly? I was thinking maybe some rio gold in 8wt. Any suggestions?
Im also live in Michigan and fly fish (Orvis gear). I'm not sure where in Michigan you live but I can certainly meet up with you at some nice spots for mousing big brown trout in the Au Sable and mid size creeks in the lower peninsula! It would be a blast man. Let me know if your interested.
Dude, I love these videos. If I ever get out to that area (I'm in Utah) I'll ask ya for some tips.
Also, you should really get a net. There are cheap ones and you would have a lot fewer cuts on the fingers with one. Haha.
Keep it up with the fly videos!!
can you recommend and wadable streams in lower michigan for pike? I fish the flat often and fish stretches i would assume have pike but not luck yet. Thanks
The muskegon river
Where is this little river! I subbed for this video by the way, and your casting is improving every minute!
nice catch!
I've been subbed for 2 years
I really appreciate the support, Mitch!
What weight rod are u using can anyone help me out I’m loling to fish for smaller specs and also 20inch to 27 inch steel heads what would be the best weight rod and size reel?
Really good video, i enjoyed. LIKE
Thanks man! I'm glad to hear it!
What stream is this I live in the area and would love to fish it
U don’t need to take them to the reel it is a way better fight if u don’t also as long as u can feel the tension and make sure to release the line when they run they you’ll be fine
Love the video
Great video! I really want to see you catch a 40" plus pike!
I hope I can get one soon! I'm gonna try to take some trips out somewhere at a lake or river that is better known for producing large fish.
I would like to start fly fishing i know you are new so what weight line and stuff would you recommend for pan fish and teout and what would you recommend for bigger fish like bass
Ian Tweedie I would say a 5 or 6 weight
man you made that look fun.
Oh it is tons of fun!
some nice casting...
Nice video! you mentioned Grand river is that in Ontario? I live close to that river? Cheers
Thanks! There is a Grand river in Michigan, which is the one I was refering to.
Don't listen to the fly fishing snobs fly fishing is easy the fish will get you on the real if it's big enough I see a lot of bullshit comments from people that don't do a lot of fly fishing keep up the good work
Love your content
Thanks man!
Great video
Thanks Evan!
Nice video. I subscribed. Just getting into fly fishing as well. You fishing Ontario ?
Thanks man! I fish in Michigan.
Cool video
What fly set up does he use?
When a pike bites or any fish bites pull up short but fast and reel to your right for side pressure to tire your fish out
Did you not use a wire trace?
your doing very good keep doing vids
Thanks man!
What rod is that I know ORVIS but what model ?
Clearwater 8wt
What wt rod are you using?
Is this the Rogue River?
What pike fishing river ia that?
Where are you fishing?
What kind of flys do you use to catch those fish
Most big streamers will work. In my most recent video I tied one up to show how I make them, if you are interested.
Grand river where?
once again great video homie, also you thinking of doing this as a profession ?
I'm not sure at the time, I really enjoy it as a hobby though.
Where is this?
why do you cast and hold the fly rod sideways?
I'm not really sure, I didn't realize I was holding it like that until I looked at the footage.
If it doesn't hinder your fish catching abilities, don't change what you're doing.
no one has a bass\pike fly fishing vids i think you should be the first!!!!
I would like to stand out more so that may be a good idea! Thanks for watching man!
Peelindrag ya I really want to get into fly fishing and it would be nice to have a channel like this to learn!!
Another great video, I would try to fish at another body of water so you get a monster
I would love to, I just don't have many other decent pike waters around my area. I'm hoping to get a hold of a boat soon and take a trip to some good pike lakes though.
wheres that?
nice videos dude
What types of flies are you using?
I'm not sure the actual names as I'm still learning about fly fishing. All I know is they were articulated pike streamers.
a tiny pike is better than a tiny bass
moose patriot ikr
New to fly fishing, is your line tapered??
Yes, I use a 20lb tapered flourocarbon leader with a wire trace at the end.
If you don't mind me asking what was your but leader weight