Bill you guys always have great fly fishing vids , I have been fly fishing for about 55 years now and you guys really know what you are talking about and always cover things that I have forgotten or need to learn ! Please keep up the excellent informative work ..
I've been watching a ton of tutorial videos and I just want to say that this is by far the best tutorial I have run into yet. You've covered everything and have great energy doing so. I'm from Ayr, ON and this is my first year getting into fly fishing so I can't tell you how awesome it is to see you fishing on the Grand. Thanks a million, Bill!
you make it look so dang easy I just start ed fly fishing 2 months ago after spinning fishing for trout for 30 years what a whole different way to fish! I'm now addicted to fly fishing cause of videos like yours thank you so much for the different tips! They definitely help me out. I notice a lot of guys using split shots and strike indercators but you don't I use a 5 -7.5 foot fast sinking leader is that ok? I still haven't caught a trout yet just some sunfish but where I live it's very cold in the winter everything is already frozen over except some rivers I'm not gonna give up I still go out at least 3 days a week I'm hopeful I will start catching them in the spring GOD bless and keep the videos coming I watch everyone!
I'm in MA - going up to fly fish this weekend hopefully... yah, can be COLD ... but they're hungry and water is clear so get to try it out in winter for first time this year!!
couple years ago I was trying a new technique in fly fishing with a regular real. just the weight of the fly I was using worked. with regular 10lb line. so when and if you get the chance try it... you will be surprise ..
Do you ever keep any to eat? They stock here... and late in the season I don't know how many survive... so I always keep some so I can eat like NOW in the middle of winter! ;)
Not sure if I agree on the comments regarding hook set. Setting the hook by swinging the rod upstream versus setting it vertically makes little difference. Your dealing with a fly line that's going to bowed and at an angle between you and the fish (not straight). No matter how you change the angle of the hook set at the rod, it doesn't change the angle right at the fish. Best to set in the direct that takes the most slack out of the line.
I agree.. avoiding the lift up on the hook set really only matters when surface fishing doesnt matter when you're swinging. The reason we use a lateral hookset in stillwater is because the fish always hits from under the fly, pulling up could pull the fly right out of the fish's mouth. But when you're swinging, you usually try to park streamers right in front of the fish.
In most cases you are right. It doesn't matter too much, as long as you choose the most direct path to get the slack out of the line. But there ARE cases where it does make a significant difference. If you get a take at the end of the swing, setting upstream or vertically can (and often does) pull the hook out of the fish's mouth. In this situation, I've found that it is always best to set downstream. Setting vertically or even upstream in this situation is the worst thing you can do. The reason for this is because the fly slows down at the end of the swing AND the tip of your rod is parallel to the fish. It's actually a similar situation to stillwater like LuBearr describes.
You always set your hook in a downstream motion. Anyone who tells you different knows nothing. If you set your hook up stream that's called "the getaway from my fly technique". Also if you are streamer fishing, you strip set, always. Trout setting will rip the fly away from them, same as swinging your rod in an up stream motion. I seriously can't believe they told folks to do that.
Bill you guys always have great fly fishing vids , I have been fly fishing for about 55 years now and you guys really know what you are talking about and always cover things that I have forgotten or need to learn ! Please keep up the excellent informative work ..
I've been watching a ton of tutorial videos and I just want to say that this is by far the best tutorial I have run into yet. You've covered everything and have great energy doing so. I'm from Ayr, ON and this is my first year getting into fly fishing so I can't tell you how awesome it is to see you fishing on the Grand. Thanks a million, Bill!
Also your advice on hook set is perfect esp for new fly fishers or anyone new to the sport..
Great content. Can we put a notice or something about the use of the tailing glove ? It’s been proven now to not be great for the fishes slime layer.
Great point!
you make it look so dang easy I just start ed fly fishing 2 months ago after spinning fishing for trout for 30 years what a whole different way to fish! I'm now addicted to fly fishing cause of videos like yours thank you so much for the different tips! They definitely help me out. I notice a lot of guys using split shots and strike indercators but you don't I use a 5 -7.5 foot
fast sinking leader is that ok? I still haven't caught a trout yet just some sunfish but where I live it's very cold in the winter everything is already frozen over except some rivers I'm not gonna give up I still go out at least 3 days a week I'm hopeful I will start catching them in the spring GOD bless and keep the videos coming I watch everyone!
I'm in MA - going up to fly fish this weekend hopefully... yah, can be COLD ... but they're hungry and water is clear so get to try it out in winter for first time this year!!
Thank you so much for your insight! This channel has been such a help. ❤️❤️❤️
What brand and model is that beautiful green 7/8/9 reel (not the smaller reel) , and do they still make them?
never mind, I see its an Islander
That is a Islander IR4 or LX reel in green and yes they still make them: www.islander.com/product-category/fly/
@@newflyfisher thank you man
couple years ago I was trying a new technique in fly fishing with a regular real. just the weight of the fly I was using worked. with regular 10lb line. so when and if you get the chance try it... you will be surprise ..
Harold Cale it’s legit casting a fly with an UL
perfect film
thanks
We swing for steelhead in Washington state
Do you ever keep any to eat?
They stock here... and late in the season I don't know how many survive... so I always keep some so I can eat like NOW in the middle of winter! ;)
Chris they don't keep trout in this system as they are wild and under pressure, however, in some areas they are definitely available for some harvest.
Dude catches fresh fish, puts it in the freezer. Smh.
Not sure if I agree on the comments regarding hook set. Setting the hook by swinging the rod upstream versus setting it vertically makes little difference. Your dealing with a fly line that's going to bowed and at an angle between you and the fish (not straight). No matter how you change the angle of the hook set at the rod, it doesn't change the angle right at the fish. Best to set in the direct that takes the most slack out of the line.
I agree.. avoiding the lift up on the hook set really only matters when surface fishing doesnt matter when you're swinging. The reason we use a lateral hookset in stillwater is because the fish always hits from under the fly, pulling up could pull the fly right out of the fish's mouth. But when you're swinging, you usually try to park streamers right in front of the fish.
In most cases you are right. It doesn't matter too much, as long as you choose the most direct path to get the slack out of the line. But there ARE cases where it does make a significant difference. If you get a take at the end of the swing, setting upstream or vertically can (and often does) pull the hook out of the fish's mouth. In this situation, I've found that it is always best to set downstream. Setting vertically or even upstream in this situation is the worst thing you can do. The reason for this is because the fly slows down at the end of the swing AND the tip of your rod is parallel to the fish. It's actually a similar situation to stillwater like LuBearr describes.
i agree
Andy Keister my thoughts exactly.
Whose wonderful guitar music was used??
Alex Houghton from Ottawa Ontario
@@newflyfisher didn't see her name in the credits
No reason for a notebook. For some odd reason, the only information I retain, is fishing information.
you need a switch rod and skagit head for chucking heavy fly's and sink tips
That is definitely an easier way to do it in some water systems, especially big water. Thanks for feedback
You always set your hook in a downstream motion. Anyone who tells you different knows nothing. If you set your hook up stream that's called "the getaway from my fly technique". Also if you are streamer fishing, you strip set, always. Trout setting will rip the fly away from them, same as swinging your rod in an up stream motion. I seriously can't believe they told folks to do that.
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Also you Canadians are funny, always using 10 wts for 5wt fish.
You talk about the health of the Fish, yet you let it flop into an almost empty well.