Simple but often overlooked- first aid kit either in pack or vehicle, especially in the backcountry. My buddy had a pretty gnarly slip/fall and sliced his hand open on a piece of rebar. We were about 3 miles in and the kit saved the fishing day! Coleman makes a altoids tin size kit that’s lightweight and fits anywhere.
Awesome content as always! Fishing with friends is all about FUN! Hanging, chatting, making sure each gets into some fish as you said. Love it👍🏻 Was out there yesterday and had my best winter day yet this season on “our” home stream. Probably 25-30 in the net between 10-3. Fished 2 days in a row last week with very similar weather conditions, same flow and water temp and only caught about 15 those two days combined. As you know, that river is dynamic 365 days a year just about, but always puts my mind in the blender as to why some days are so much better than others when almost all the possible variables are the same. Tight lines and keep the great content coming!
I honestly think that if I was able to put 30-40 fish in the net every outing I would kinda be done with the sport. The fact that some days are hard and you don't catch as many fish is the part that keeps it fun for me. Always trying to figure out each day
I love fishing with new people the biggest hint I have is, be easy, look for areas of commonality. Never be afraid to fish with new people if it doesn’t work oh well, but I have made many great friends that I have invited to go fishing and found out that we like hanging out together.
Good video and topic!!! I always want to tell you that galvin reel is killer especially with that dope purple backing!!! I may re spool now…. I want to get a Galvin for my euro rig that might happen this spring! I want the orange one though but that purple is dope!!!
I would suggest when fishing out of a boat with a friend… that you offer/insist that your partner fishes fishes first from the front end of the boat for at least the first hour. It’s a long day and you’ll still catch your share of fish.
Some beautiful fish! Is that the 10'9 T&T Contact II you were using? How do you like the Galvan GEN reel? I'm using the Sage ESN reel on my Contact II, and my wife is using the Galvan GEN on hers. I like that her setup is all US made. The made in Korea sticker on the ESN is the only thing I don't like about it.
@@FlyingTies I like the weights with the Sage, but they have that 1/2oz weight available for the Galvan also. Have you cast a floating line with your Contact? We are thinking about getting set up so we at least have the option. Debating whether to get spare spools for the ESN and GEN and put WF3's on them, or possibly using one of our 5 wt Lamson's we already have spare spools for. I think the Lamson reels would still balance okay. I've read that some folks prefer to go up a line weight on their ESN rods, but folks seem to say to stay with a true to weight line on the contacts. Any opinion?
@@1NotAPony1 I've used a 2wt line on both my euro rods and it cast them just fine up to 40'. That being said if you want to cast in the wind I would use a 3wt line or a shorter rod...
how often would you say that you change flies? That is one thing I hate to do... but it's probably why I dont have a ton of success or consistent success
It really depends on the day and the conditions. I tend to change flies if I'm confident that there are fish holding in the water I'm fishing and I'm not getting any feedback from them. Some people don't really change at all and just find fish that will eat the flies they are fishing. There isn't really a perfect answer :)
@@FlyingTies Have you had the chance to fish a Hardy Ultralite LL? Going to be upgrading from my Shadow X and I am really stumped at which route to go between those 3 rods. Thanks for your input.
@@everythingflytv507 I haven't because my local shops don't carry them. They seem like really awesome rods, I would just say that I have heard the customer services can be tricky if you are purchasing in the states. Not sure if that makes any difference for you, it's just a thought
@@FlyingTies Ah, that makes sense. I’m in WA and the general terrain looked familiar. Nice info to know too when it comes to translating your advice to my local rivers. Thanks!
Great video. Disagree about "nothing worse than only one of you having fun fishing", it's worse when neither of you has fun ;-) ; but that rarely happens. In places like that just being out there is fun to me!
I am all about #4! That’s what fishing is all about “having fun” I have always enjoyed fishing with Michael because he always catches more fish 🐟 🐟🐟
:)
Simple but often overlooked- first aid kit either in pack or vehicle, especially in the backcountry. My buddy had a pretty gnarly slip/fall and sliced his hand open on a piece of rebar. We were about 3 miles in and the kit saved the fishing day! Coleman makes a altoids tin size kit that’s lightweight and fits anywhere.
Yeah, that was overlooked by myself because I'm generally close to my vehicle. Good call out
Awesome content as always! Fishing with friends is all about FUN! Hanging, chatting, making sure each gets into some fish as you said. Love it👍🏻
Was out there yesterday and had my best winter day yet this season on “our” home stream. Probably 25-30 in the net between 10-3. Fished 2 days in a row last week with very similar weather conditions, same flow and water temp and only caught about 15 those two days combined. As you know, that river is dynamic 365 days a year just about, but always puts my mind in the blender as to why some days are so much better than others when almost all the possible variables are the same.
Tight lines and keep the great content coming!
I honestly think that if I was able to put 30-40 fish in the net every outing I would kinda be done with the sport. The fact that some days are hard and you don't catch as many fish is the part that keeps it fun for me. Always trying to figure out each day
Hey man, love your vids! Recently got back in to fly fishing after a 5 year break, I live in New Zealand, so plenty of rivers to get in to
I wish I was fishing in New Zealand :) Thanks for watching!
Looking in to starting up videos for here, I hunt as well so yeah. We will see 😂
I love fishing with new people the biggest hint I have is, be easy, look for areas of commonality. Never be afraid to fish with new people if it doesn’t work oh well, but I have made many great friends that I have invited to go fishing and found out that we like hanging out together.
Well said Lee
Good video and topic!!! I always want to tell you that galvin reel is killer especially with that dope purple backing!!! I may re spool now…. I want to get a Galvin for my euro rig that might happen this spring! I want the orange one though but that purple is dope!!!
haha it is a sweet reel I agree :)
I would suggest when fishing out of a boat with a friend… that you offer/insist that your partner fishes fishes first from the front end of the boat for at least the first hour. It’s a long day and you’ll still catch your share of fish.
I agree :)
Great advice. Loved the video content. By the way, how did you like the Sage ESN reel compared to the Galvin?
both great reels, hard to go wrong with either of them. The Galvan is a bit heavier but it balances the longer T&T rod really well.
Did you find your net or buy a new one? What brand? Also curious what line you are stripping through your fingers?
I’m just using my backup net currently… I was using a euro line in this video
Some beautiful fish! Is that the 10'9 T&T Contact II you were using? How do you like the Galvan GEN reel? I'm using the Sage ESN reel on my Contact II, and my wife is using the Galvan GEN on hers. I like that her setup is all US made. The made in Korea sticker on the ESN is the only thing I don't like about it.
Yeah, it's the 10' 9" 3wt. I really like the Contact and Galvan setup, nothing to complain about but I'm sure you know that :)
@@FlyingTies I like the weights with the Sage, but they have that 1/2oz weight available for the Galvan also. Have you cast a floating line with your Contact? We are thinking about getting set up so we at least have the option. Debating whether to get spare spools for the ESN and GEN and put WF3's on them, or possibly using one of our 5 wt Lamson's we already have spare spools for. I think the Lamson reels would still balance okay. I've read that some folks prefer to go up a line weight on their ESN rods, but folks seem to say to stay with a true to weight line on the contacts. Any opinion?
@@1NotAPony1 I've used a 2wt line on both my euro rods and it cast them just fine up to 40'. That being said if you want to cast in the wind I would use a 3wt line or a shorter rod...
How are you connecting your leader to your euro line? Micro loop? Apologies if you covered this in another video
I use a braided core euro line with a micro loop, hope that helps
so I guess the old net is officially gone?
Looks that way, using the backup now :)
Awesome video mate!
how often would you say that you change flies? That is one thing I hate to do... but it's probably why I dont have a ton of success or consistent success
It really depends on the day and the conditions. I tend to change flies if I'm confident that there are fish holding in the water I'm fishing and I'm not getting any feedback from them. Some people don't really change at all and just find fish that will eat the flies they are fishing. There isn't really a perfect answer :)
How to you like your T&T compared to the ESN?
ESN is a bit lighter in hand, but both are great. Kinda a toss up to be honest
@@FlyingTies Have you had the chance to fish a Hardy Ultralite LL? Going to be upgrading from my Shadow X and I am really stumped at which route to go between those 3 rods. Thanks for your input.
@@everythingflytv507 I haven't because my local shops don't carry them. They seem like really awesome rods, I would just say that I have heard the customer services can be tricky if you are purchasing in the states. Not sure if that makes any difference for you, it's just a thought
@@FlyingTies That was my only serious concern with buying one. Thanks again.
Great tips! QQ for you - what state are you fishing in?
I'm in Oregon
@@FlyingTies Ah, that makes sense. I’m in WA and the general terrain looked familiar. Nice info to know too when it comes to translating your advice to my local rivers. Thanks!
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Great video. Disagree about "nothing worse than only one of you having fun fishing", it's worse when neither of you has fun ;-) ; but that rarely happens. In places like that just being out there is fun to me!
Haha that is true lol
Try a red copper john #16.
That's a good one