Just a note. When attaching a leader to fly line, put the fly line loop through the leader loop, then pull the leader through the fly line loop. This will give you a connection that’s a bit more forgiving on your fly line loop.
This guy is cool. He explains stuff simple, straight to the point and no fluff. ... especially for a novice fly fisherman who's been wading through a sea of youtube nonsense. Thanks. Again .. great info! Much appreciated
Tried this exact method and had my best day nymphing yet. The clear difference, a 2 cent piece of split shot applied above a knot exactly as described. I owe you big my man, you just made this sport a ton more fun!
5 years on and your still educating people lol, thanks man giving this a shot Monday! Last day of the season here so I'm hoping to catch a trout on a fly rod for the first time!
Thanks from Scotland. I liked your idea on how to tie droppers using the eye. I've always tied extra line on to my rig. Your method is so much easier 👍🏴🇺🇸
Thanks for this tutorial Patrick. I found it very helpful and appreciate your simple explanations. My experience is primarily with dry flies, but I really want to become more proficient with nymphs. This helped demonstrate things I had questions on. Looking forward to watching more!
Newbie here! I just came from my local fly shop and he explained this setup to me also. This is an awesome video that gave me a visual to his explanation. Thanks so much
Bottom line----this by far is the best way to fish a double nymph, I've been using this same setup for years and landed a lot of trout using this exact setup. Glad someone finally presented a straight forward illustration for this two nymph setup. thanks for sharing
I moved to Denver and now fish the South Platte. Thanks for your excellent lesson. I appreciate your regular go-over of component A to component B to component C etc. This quick review is great.
you guys rig the same way i do and i catch lots of fish exactly how you and i rig , great video ,i have fly fished for 40 years and this rig has worked for me always .
Patrick, I think your series is so helpful. I'm just starting at 62 years old and I need all the help I can get. I don't have the time to learn as a 20,40 or even 50 year old. Please get into more detail about any prospect of fly fishing you can, or if possible get in contact with me.
Nice vid! Might have an improved connection of leader to fly line if you put the fly line through the loop of the leader, then feed the end of the leader through the fly line loop. Creates the typical handshake connection that results in less hingeing.
For new flyfisherman: The preferred method for the loop to loop connection of your leader/flyline is to insert the flyline loop through the leader loop, and then the rest of the leader through the flyline loop. The result should look a bit like a square knot. Otherwise, fine tutorial.
Hello from 🇨🇦 I hope you are well and safe with your family. I stumbled upon this channel, probably because I search out fly fishing enough I was bound to run across you. Your presentation is very, very good! You give clear instructions and you don't waste words. Well done. Now I have been buggering around with flies since 1969 and as I got older I realized I will never learn everything. Case in point, your video here. I grew up fishing in British Columbia Canada. We can only fish a single fly. I found myself in Alberta, where people generally fish three nymphs under an indicator. I had no idea about tying up multi-fly rigs so a couple of guys showed me and I have fished that way for a few years now. They do the first fly through the eye then each successive fly is tied into the bend of the previous hook. Heavy fly at the top thought sometimes I reverse it. I never liked this method but I stuck with it. I caught 90% of my fish on the trailer, I wonder why. So I watched this video and I really like the method you use. I will try it and let you know, once the ice is gone! I look forward to catching up on your educational series, you never stop learning right! Stay safe down there!
I tie my bottom fly on the Tippett then tie the top fly directly to the line making it stick out nicely. Basically the same as tying the bottom through the eye of top fly like you did. I'll admit, I taught myself with a metal telescopic rod I bought at a yard sale when I was in 9th grade and paired it with a martin 93 reel I dug up while digging for worms, I'm not a conventional fly fisherman. Thx for the video.
Been Fishing Double Nymph rigs for around 45 years. I use a blood knot to attach a piece of tippet. If I use a 4X Leader Ill attach 5X to that. Keep the 4x longer and attach a Nymph to it. Then attach a nymph to the 5 X. That Brown was caught a little different. I was Fishing a size 8 March Brown Emerger Pattern then a size 16 Caddis Pupa to The Hook Bend. I basically use the Dry/Emerger as a strike Indicator. However they will absolutely hit that Fly. This Brown just happened to hit the Size 16 Beadhead Caddis Emerger.
Good info. I like to run palomar knot to first fly then improved clinch to second then about 12” of leader to 2nd flys shank then put my split all the way at the bottom. Casts easier and also forces the nymphs to “swim” in a realistic direction.
Will give this a shot, only been out twice with my fly rod but skunked bith times 😢. Tried a dry/dropper the first time and olive wooly buggers the aecond time.
Basic nymphing video with good advice. Good presentation and explanation. I’d love to see a more in-depth video that shows how he handles places split-shot in between nymphs and when he feels it is appropriate to do this. I often times wonder where will be the best placement of my weight to get the right drift. Thanks!
Thank you for that suggestion, that is something I'm sure we all struggle with. We will be doing more in depth nymphing videos in the future and that is a great point to add.
@@WildFlyProductions Perfect! I'm new enough to the craft that I still haven't learned how to use split shot yet, so I'd love to learn more from you guys.
Great video! Did he add tippet right out of the package because this is a double nymph rig? I thought there was no need to add more tippet to a brand-new tapered leader.
When unwrapping a packaged leader place a finger or 2 in opening while unwinding leader . Loop to loop connections take away from learning knots . Taking time to learn knots makes fly fishing more enjoyable and relaxing .
Really appreciate the informative video friend. Exactly what I was hoping to find. Simple to understand, good speed in speaking so I didn't have to play it over and over again like most informative videos. Hope to make another road trip out to your beautiful area again real soon. Thanks!
As someone who has been dry fly fishing for three years, I have found nymphing to be SO frustrating. I haven't been able to find a decent EASY TO UNDERSTAND tutorial out there. You accomplished it - THANK YOU. Now, the next step - once I get this setup, how do I know when to adjust for depth? How do you know when to set the hook if the nymphs are striking rocks or if it's a fish?
For someone that euro nymphs I have found dry fly fishing very frustrating. This setup I would never ever use euro nymphing but running an indicator not bad. But the hook set I can feel every rock while the point nymph is working along bottom and I watch the sighter any slight pause or pull or flinch of the sighter I set the hook. If it’s a false hit just recast and drift again. A lot comes with some experience. But once you get it down god the amount of fish you can catch it’s very effective.
I like to put my heavier fly as the lower fly to pull the smaller weighted fly down to the bottom with it. I know it’s all preference but I find a heavier tungsten bead fly does a great job at pulling the fluorocarbon and smaller fly down to the bottom of the river.
Super happy to have found this channel! Fishing same waters as me and just started fly fishing. Might just have to come out and use yall as a guide! Would love to learn more.
This is wildly helpful! Thanks for explaining each step at a beginner level. Every other video I’ve found has had me toggling back and forth to Google to search terms or find an additional video for further explanation. I’m in MT now, but go App!
It’s funny that you addressed “bobber vs strike indicator”…I haven’t heard many other guys goof on that. I have always found that funny, though..if it’s large with a worm under it, you have a bobber. If it’s small with a fly underneath it, you have a “strike indicator” 🤦♂️. Anything to set us apart intellectually from the bait fishermen lol
Pretty sure you attached the leader to the fly line with a cutting hitch. I’ve watched other videos and found that the first move and the way I do it is to first take the loop in the fly line and feed it through the loop on the leader. Then I take the tag end of the leader and feed it through the loop of the fly line. Does it matter? I’m relatively new to fly fishing. Thanks
Depends on your fly line and the leader you use. A vast majority of the time looping through the leader and the loop on your fly line will be the way to go.
Usually your line should go through the loop of the leader and then the tag end through the line for a square knot. If you did it the opposite way your leader would cut through your line and break off
OK so i generally cut the loop off the fly line and use a NAIL knot to attach the leader. Then i cut about 1-2 feet of the leader and tie on a tippet ring and then you can build the rest of you leader & tippet to suit conditions. Never have to change the leader from the fly line.
Great video, I'm fishing in Truckee river tomorrow morning and I will use that method... For a couple of days I got no luck, maybe because the rain, snow and freeze temperature... Any suggestions?
Hey man, I've got a good friend in South Lake Tahoe- Rob Baldwin, works for Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters- give him a shout, his shop's # is 530-541-8208. He is a wealth of knowledge about the Tahoe/Truckee area.
@@Duesouthoutfitters thanks, it was successfully time in Truckee river... Got some nymphs by Ace store and really works!!! Good job, and I will be back soon
Question: Is there a good rigging system that makes it easy to switch between nymph and dry that doesn't take tons of work? When a hatch is going you want to get into that party as fast as possible. I would love some information on rigs that can breakdown and set up easy without going through yards and yards of line and leader. I've been fly fishing a few years now and the way I learned to set up my nymph rig is with using tags about 8" apart about 12" above the bottom of the line and then putting a split shot at the very end of the line. This has helped me with getting to the bottom of channels without risking my flies. If I get caught in the rocks, some vegetation, or sticks, I only lose my split shot and can quickly load another one on and get right back in. Flies cost too much or take too long to make to lose a bunch to the river. The problem is when I switch over to dry fly because of a hatch, I have to undo all the work it takes to set up my nymph rig and, vice versa, I have to redo all the work when hatch dies and I go back to nymphing.
I like to use tippet rings that way I never have to cut my leader. They are virtually weightless and you can even fish with dries, they are awesome the only line I replace is my tippet.
Great idea for a series. Informative and enjoyable to watch. I'd enjoy a review of the new Hodgman waders that I've heard about. Looking forward to seeing you guys out on the water some time.
Question: If you are going to tie the second piece of tippet onto the eye of the first fly, why not use a larger piece of tippet originally, leave a long tail after the double clinch knot, and the tie the second fly to the tail? I assume it has something to do with presentation, but would love some clarification.,
Great vid, great info thanks. Just a question; what about all the little pieces of line you kept cutting off, do you just let these fall to the ground to be left? Just a thought, I seem to have hassles managing my "off cut" pieces of line. Great fishing to you! JJ from South Africa
JJ Viljoen it’s difficult for me to grab them by hand when I’m juggling the line, fly, clippers etc. I will just hold the line over an open bag or my lap, clip, and let it fall to a good spot rather than a ground. If I can’t sit, I open a pocket on my vest a little bit, stick the end of the line inside the pocket, clip, then close the pocket. I collect all the pieces of line when I’m loading back up into my vehicle and throw them out. He’s sitting so he might let them fall to his lap.
So you put the largest nymph on top and not the bottom? Also do you have any tips for not getting tangles when using an indicator? I have been using a foam indicator that has a twist cap on the top. Almost every time I cast the leader will get very tangled to the point that I have to take the bobber back off just to get the line straightened out (otherwise it would tie knots if I pulled it). Is it because my loop is too tight or am I doing something wrong? Also would using something like the new zealand yarn be more effective for me?
Really excited about this series! Keep em coming Wild Fly and Due South! Does Due South offer introductory fly fishing classes? I'm a spin fisher and still on the fence about taking the fly fishing plunge. These videos sure make it tempting.
Hey! We do offer some lessons. We're actually setting up a free fly fishing 101 class in January! If you want, you can email us at contact@duesouthoutfitters.com and I can add you to our email list so you'll get updates on events like that and we can talk about other lesson options!
Heading up your guys way in December for Christmas and Looking for some places to get my line wet. Without giving away to much obviously haha what river is that behind you?
A couple issues with your video for the new fly fisher. 1) your line to leader connection: use a pass through attachment on the loop to loop. It’s stronger and it saves the end of your fly line, leaders cost $5 and lines cost 10-20x’s. 2) the purpose of a fly leader is to go from large diameter to smaller so you fly will lay down on the cast. So don’t use 5x tippet and connect more 5x to first fly for the 2nd. Large to small, 5x to first fly and 6-7x down to the second
Just a note. When attaching a leader to fly line, put the fly line loop through the leader loop, then pull the leader through the fly line loop. This will give you a connection that’s a bit more forgiving on your fly line loop.
Agreed. The way he did it will cut the rough the loop in that fly line real quick. Ask me how I know lol
Yeah I'm surprised he did that
@@kyle9637 I really like the channel Far Bank
@@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13 Girth hitch vs true loop to loop
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Fiiiiiiiiinally a straight forward tutorial... you’d be surprised how many unhelpful tutorials are out there. This is a great video - thank you!
This guy is cool. He explains stuff simple, straight to the point and no fluff. ... especially for a novice fly fisherman who's been wading through a sea of youtube nonsense. Thanks. Again .. great info! Much appreciated
Tried this exact method and had my best day nymphing yet. The clear difference, a 2 cent piece of split shot applied above a knot exactly as described. I owe you big my man, you just made this sport a ton more fun!
Thanks.....beginner here and can use all the information I can get....will be watching your upcoming videos as well
5 years on and your still educating people lol, thanks man giving this a shot Monday! Last day of the season here so I'm hoping to catch a trout on a fly rod for the first time!
Thanks from Scotland. I liked your idea on how to tie droppers using the eye. I've always tied extra line on to my rig. Your method is so much easier 👍🏴🇺🇸
Thanks for this tutorial Patrick. I found it very helpful and appreciate your simple explanations. My experience is primarily with dry flies, but I really want to become more proficient with nymphs. This helped demonstrate things I had questions on. Looking forward to watching more!
Newbie here! I just came from my local fly shop and he explained this setup to me also. This is an awesome video that gave me a visual to his explanation. Thanks so much
Bottom line----this by far is the best way to fish a double nymph, I've been using this same setup for years and landed a lot of trout using this exact setup. Glad someone finally presented a straight forward illustration for this two nymph setup. thanks for sharing
I moved to Denver and now fish the South Platte. Thanks for your excellent lesson. I appreciate your regular go-over of component A to component B to component C etc. This quick review is great.
you guys rig the same way i do and i catch lots of fish exactly how you and i rig , great video ,i have fly fished for 40 years and this rig has worked for me always .
Awesome! I might be getting my first fly rod this Christmas
I’m 14
Any tips for flies to use for stream trout?
@@Tcam0720 I will send you a list for everything
Don’t know if you’ll read this but shoutout to the camera person for doing their absolute best to follow your hands as you speak and demonstrate!
Patrick, I think your series is so helpful. I'm just starting at 62 years old and I need all the help I can get. I don't have the time to learn as a 20,40 or even 50 year old. Please get into more detail about any prospect of fly fishing you can, or if possible get in contact with me.
Love this. Straightforward, clear, and simple. I keep coming back to it.
My wife and I have been streamer & dry fly fishing for years, but hadn't delved into nymphing in the past. Thanks for the info.
EXCELLENT video if you’re a beginner. Literally covers everything you need to know to get on the water!
Thank you. Most simplified and clearly explained video I have found on this topic.
Nice vid! Might have an improved connection of leader to fly line if you put the fly line through the loop of the leader, then feed the end of the leader through the fly line loop. Creates the typical handshake connection that results in less hingeing.
Thanks for sharing Dave!
For new flyfisherman: The preferred method for the loop to loop connection of your leader/flyline is to insert the flyline loop through the leader loop, and then the rest of the leader through the flyline loop. The result should look a bit like a square knot. Otherwise, fine tutorial.
One of the only videos that actually made sense if you have zero prior knowledge. Well done, thanks
Excellent video. Really covers all aspects. A natural teacher.
Hello from 🇨🇦 I hope you are well and safe with your family.
I stumbled upon this channel, probably because I search out fly fishing enough I was bound to run across you.
Your presentation is very, very good! You give clear instructions and you don't waste words. Well done. Now I have been buggering around with flies since 1969 and as I got older I realized I will never learn everything. Case in point, your video here.
I grew up fishing in British Columbia Canada. We can only fish a single fly. I found myself in Alberta, where people generally fish three nymphs under an indicator. I had no idea about tying up multi-fly rigs so a couple of guys showed me and I have fished that way for a few years now. They do the first fly through the eye then each successive fly is tied into the bend of the previous hook. Heavy fly at the top thought sometimes I reverse it.
I never liked this method but I stuck with it. I caught 90% of my fish on the trailer, I wonder why.
So I watched this video and I really like the method you use. I will try it and let you know, once the ice is gone!
I look forward to catching up on your educational series, you never stop learning right! Stay safe down there!
very good instructional video. thanks for taking the time to show us these rigs.
This channel is awesome for chuckleheads like me! Thx so much for being so informative AND organized!!! WELL DONE!
Some of the best easily understood videos.
I tie my bottom fly on the Tippett then tie the top fly directly to the line making it stick out nicely. Basically the same as tying the bottom through the eye of top fly like you did. I'll admit, I taught myself with a metal telescopic rod I bought at a yard sale when I was in 9th grade and paired it with a martin 93 reel I dug up while digging for worms, I'm not a conventional fly fisherman. Thx for the video.
Newbie here. Excellent step by step setup. Thank you!
Very helpful, trying to get back into fly fishing and wanted some quick tips.
Thanks!
Been Fishing Double Nymph rigs for around 45 years. I use a blood knot to attach a piece of tippet. If I use a 4X Leader Ill attach 5X to that. Keep the 4x longer and attach a Nymph to it. Then attach a nymph to the 5 X. That Brown was caught a little different. I was Fishing a size 8 March Brown Emerger Pattern then a size 16 Caddis Pupa to The Hook Bend. I basically use the Dry/Emerger as a strike Indicator. However they will absolutely hit that Fly. This Brown just happened to hit the Size 16 Beadhead Caddis Emerger.
Dry Droppers are also good rigs to try. I like using them to search for trout and find out what they are taking
Very easy explanation. I’ll try this tomorrow. Thank you.
Good info. I like to run palomar knot to first fly then improved clinch to second then about 12” of leader to 2nd flys shank then put my split all the way at the bottom. Casts easier and also forces the nymphs to “swim” in a realistic direction.
Amazing video. Straight to the point. Great block of instructions !!
FANTASTIC video! I will certainly look you up when I’m in NC which is often.
Very nicely done. Simple and easy to follow.
Great video!!! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience with us.
Absolutely! Glad we can help you guys out
Thanks man. By far the best rigging for dummies video! Thanks for the basics. Just starting out, helped a bunch!
Will give this a shot, only been out twice with my fly rod but skunked bith times 😢. Tried a dry/dropper the first time and olive wooly buggers the aecond time.
Excellent video for us beginners,thanks very much🇳🇿
Thanks !
Extremely helpful & straigh-forward.
This will be a great series! You guys do a great job.
Thank you very much! We are excited for it.
Do you always tie your heaviest fly first on your tippet? Thanks! Very informative video.
Basic nymphing video with good advice. Good presentation and explanation. I’d love to see a more in-depth video that shows how he handles places split-shot in between nymphs and when he feels it is appropriate to do this. I often times wonder where will be the best placement of my weight to get the right drift. Thanks!
Thank you for that suggestion, that is something I'm sure we all struggle with. We will be doing more in depth nymphing videos in the future and that is a great point to add.
@@WildFlyProductions Perfect! I'm new enough to the craft that I still haven't learned how to use split shot yet, so I'd love to learn more from you guys.
Thank you for this, I'm a beginner and this was incredibly helpful. Going to try this rig today!
great video, very straight forward presentation, My self I like to us the Davy knot, real simple and strong, Thank for the info, excellent.
Great video. Water behind you looks Gin clear and tasty!
Very informative and didnt beat around the bush. Great video.
Great video! Did he add tippet right out of the package because this is a double nymph rig? I thought there was no need to add more tippet to a brand-new tapered leader.
Best nypmh rig video thanks for that brother ✌️🐟🏴
When unwrapping a packaged leader place a finger or 2 in opening while unwinding leader . Loop to loop connections take away from learning knots . Taking time to learn knots makes fly fishing more enjoyable and relaxing .
Great tutorial. So many are not helpful. Keep them coming!!
Nicely done video and perfect for beginners. Should have finished it off with a trout in that nice run behind you. Looking forward to the series.
We sure did, check out the one from the intro
That was a great video with a perfect "how to." Thanks.
Really appreciate the informative video friend. Exactly what I was hoping to find. Simple to understand, good speed in speaking so I didn't have to play it over and over again like most informative videos. Hope to make another road trip out to your beautiful area again real soon. Thanks!
Nice & simple. Thanks for the video and very well explained....
Cheers
Great video. Would have to recommend tungsten putty as another way to get the rig down to the fish.
we actually have not tried that before but that might be a great option as well.
As someone who has been dry fly fishing for three years, I have found nymphing to be SO frustrating. I haven't been able to find a decent EASY TO UNDERSTAND tutorial out there. You accomplished it - THANK YOU. Now, the next step - once I get this setup, how do I know when to adjust for depth? How do you know when to set the hook if the nymphs are striking rocks or if it's a fish?
For someone that euro nymphs I have found dry fly fishing very frustrating. This setup I would never ever use euro nymphing but running an indicator not bad. But the hook set I can feel every rock while the point nymph is working along bottom and I watch the sighter any slight pause or pull or flinch of the sighter I set the hook. If it’s a false hit just recast and drift again. A lot comes with some experience. But once you get it down god the amount of fish you can catch it’s very effective.
I like to put my heavier fly as the lower fly to pull the smaller weighted fly down to the bottom with it. I know it’s all preference but I find a heavier tungsten bead fly does a great job at pulling the fluorocarbon and smaller fly down to the bottom of the river.
Thanks for a straight forward to the point video.
aweseome vid! I'm a newbie and I'm going to try this. thanks!
Cannot wrap my mind around this.
Thank you ,really good job. I'm new to fly fishing. Well done.👍
Doesn't feeding your leader through the fly line create a cut knot?
God this is the best tutorial I've seen you don't sound like your from Mars very easy to understand
Super happy to have found this channel! Fishing same waters as me and just started fly fishing. Might just have to come out and use yall as a guide! Would love to learn more.
Well done, enjoy what your doing in this series.
This is wildly helpful! Thanks for explaining each step at a beginner level. Every other video I’ve found has had me toggling back and forth to Google to search terms or find an additional video for further explanation. I’m in MT now, but go App!
It’s funny that you addressed “bobber vs strike indicator”…I haven’t heard many other guys goof on that. I have always found that funny, though..if it’s large with a worm under it, you have a bobber. If it’s small with a fly underneath it, you have a “strike indicator” 🤦♂️. Anything to set us apart intellectually from the bait fishermen lol
Great video. In Colorado I've used 3 nymphs off the hook
Great video. Now how do I cast that without ending up with a tangled mess?
When you tie your tipet leave a 8 inch tag to add the second hook
Do you mean your UPPER hook??
Excellent video - very well explained.
Great presentation well spoken thank you
Pretty sure you attached the leader to the fly line with a cutting hitch. I’ve watched other videos and found that the first move and the way I do it is to first take the loop in the fly line and feed it through the loop on the leader. Then I take the tag end of the leader and feed it through the loop of the fly line. Does it matter? I’m relatively new to fly fishing. Thanks
Depends on your fly line and the leader you use. A vast majority of the time looping through the leader and the loop on your fly line will be the way to go.
Usually your line should go through the loop of the leader and then the tag end through the line for a square knot. If you did it the opposite way your leader would cut through your line and break off
OK so i generally cut the loop off the fly line and use a NAIL knot to attach the leader. Then i cut about 1-2 feet of the leader and tie on a tippet ring and then you can build the rest of you leader & tippet to suit conditions. Never have to change the leader from the fly line.
Thank you. Very straight forward way to get on the water quickly
Thanks, was wondering what was best with no barb to keep the line from falling off.
Great series, when I am in Boone I am going to book y’all for a trip. Go NEERS!!
Great video, I'm fishing in Truckee river tomorrow morning and I will use that method... For a couple of days I got no luck, maybe because the rain, snow and freeze temperature... Any suggestions?
Hey man, I've got a good friend in South Lake Tahoe- Rob Baldwin, works for Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters- give him a shout, his shop's # is 530-541-8208. He is a wealth of knowledge about the Tahoe/Truckee area.
@@Duesouthoutfitters thanks, it was successfully time in Truckee river... Got some nymphs by Ace store and really works!!! Good job, and I will be back soon
Question: Is there a good rigging system that makes it easy to switch between nymph and dry that doesn't take tons of work? When a hatch is going you want to get into that party as fast as possible. I would love some information on rigs that can breakdown and set up easy without going through yards and yards of line and leader.
I've been fly fishing a few years now and the way I learned to set up my nymph rig is with using tags about 8" apart about 12" above the bottom of the line and then putting a split shot at the very end of the line. This has helped me with getting to the bottom of channels without risking my flies. If I get caught in the rocks, some vegetation, or sticks, I only lose my split shot and can quickly load another one on and get right back in. Flies cost too much or take too long to make to lose a bunch to the river. The problem is when I switch over to dry fly because of a hatch, I have to undo all the work it takes to set up my nymph rig and, vice versa, I have to redo all the work when hatch dies and I go back to nymphing.
Good video. Well presented and informative.
Cool series! Hope to see more.
Great video. Explanation and production value on point
I like to use tippet rings that way I never have to cut my leader. They are virtually weightless and you can even fish with dries, they are awesome the only line I replace is my tippet.
That's just what I do, great video by the way. Very informative and simple to follow thanks!
Just starting fly fishing for trout thanks
Great idea for a series. Informative and enjoyable to watch. I'd enjoy a review of the new Hodgman waders that I've heard about. Looking forward to seeing you guys out on the water some time.
We'll see if we can make it happen!
Super helpful! Much appreciated & the detail is great.
Question: If you are going to tie the second piece of tippet onto the eye of the first fly, why not use a larger piece of tippet originally, leave a long tail after the double clinch knot, and the tie the second fly to the tail? I assume it has something to do with presentation, but would love some clarification.,
Great video. Appreciate the info.
Great vid, great info thanks. Just a question; what about all the little pieces of line you kept cutting off, do you just let these fall to the ground to be left? Just a thought, I seem to have hassles managing my "off cut" pieces of line. Great fishing to you! JJ from South Africa
JJ Viljoen it’s difficult for me to grab them by hand when I’m juggling the line, fly, clippers etc. I will just hold the line over an open bag or my lap, clip, and let it fall to a good spot rather than a ground. If I can’t sit, I open a pocket on my vest a little bit, stick the end of the line inside the pocket, clip, then close the pocket. I collect all the pieces of line when I’m loading back up into my vehicle and throw them out. He’s sitting so he might let them fall to his lap.
So you put the largest nymph on top and not the bottom? Also do you have any tips for not getting tangles when using an indicator? I have been using a foam indicator that has a twist cap on the top. Almost every time I cast the leader will get very tangled to the point that I have to take the bobber back off just to get the line straightened out (otherwise it would tie knots if I pulled it). Is it because my loop is too tight or am I doing something wrong? Also would using something like the new zealand yarn be more effective for me?
Really excited about this series! Keep em coming Wild Fly and Due South! Does Due South offer introductory fly fishing classes? I'm a spin fisher and still on the fence about taking the fly fishing plunge. These videos sure make it tempting.
Hey! We do offer some lessons. We're actually setting up a free fly fishing 101 class in January! If you want, you can email us at contact@duesouthoutfitters.com and I can add you to our email list so you'll get updates on events like that and we can talk about other lesson options!
Be careful mate, you may not ever pick up a spin rod again! But in all seriousness take the plunge, you won't regret it.
Very helpful video. Well done!
Heading up your guys way in December for Christmas and Looking for some places to get my line wet. Without giving away to much obviously haha what river is that behind you?
Great video can I ask my leaders are like 4 x and seem so easy too snap is this normal I'm a noob
How does tying off from the eye as opposed to the bend of the hook impact overall presentation? I’ve only ever tied off from the bend. Thanks
A couple issues with your video for the new fly fisher. 1) your line to leader connection: use a pass through attachment on the loop to loop. It’s stronger and it saves the end of your fly line, leaders cost $5 and lines cost 10-20x’s. 2) the purpose of a fly leader is to go from large diameter to smaller so you fly will lay down on the cast. So don’t use 5x tippet and connect more 5x to first fly for the 2nd. Large to small, 5x to first fly and 6-7x down to the second
i love your channel !!!!!! you guys Rock!!!!
Is the tippet the same size as the leader end (I.e., 5x), or do you go smaller (6x)?
Good video,
Wish you had gotten up and tried it on that water behind you 😕
Would love to see it pay off..😊