618 Fishing lol thats almost a pike lure, get on a size 18/20 wullf fly pattern that matches your natural insect life. You wont be dissapointed if there is a good rise on.
No tips needed bud that's ur first attempt and u slayed it. Most people struggle and have a lot of frustration there first time. Well done nick the only thing I can say is the smoother u feel in ur back cast the further the cast and the straighter ur line shoots
Nick, congratulations on starting a new chapter in your fishing life. If you send me an address, I can mail you some flies I tie for you to try. (I have a few fly tying vids on my channel)
Wow! I’ve never seen anyone close to this good when fly fishing their first time. You are a natural. Keep it up. It is a whole new realm of fishing that you will definitely enjoy.
My first memory was three years old, riding on my dad's shoulders through a pasture to a cattle pond in AZ. Caught my first fish on a split bamboo flyrod there! Stay with it, you'll never regret being able to fly fish.
awesome! fly fishing is the best...learn the roll cast , it works great in tight quarters, also when do forward cast-keep your wrist straight . You did really well the first time out.
you should only use your elbow to move the fly rod and use your left hand to give and jerk the line so its easier to cast and give, orvis makes videos explaining this. welcome to fly fishing its hard as hell figuring it out but once it clicks, it stays with you forever
Nick, super happy you've turned to fly fishing. Always wondered if you would. I've been fly fishing for about 2 years now and it's hard to go back to a casting reel. Keep up the great videos and tight lines!
I love how you show your snags, "horrible technique" and miscues. I can certainly relate to that much more than if everything went perfectly every time!
I have been fly fishing in Utah for a long time, in fact, I learned to fly fish before I learned to cast fish. One of the best drills that I did learning was, take a small towel and put it under your arm then put a belt around your torso with your casting arm in above the elbow as well. This will make sure you are only using your elbow to control the cast, which is the best way to start. Also, I noticed that you were breaking your wrist. In cast fishing you want your wrist to bend, but in fly fishing, this is the kiss of death. Hope this helps!
Ok Nick I gotta say I got into fly fishing last summer and I practiced casting in my back yard before I even went. So you my friend did very well for your first time. Oh and I also learned to tie my on leaders. Thumbs up buddy
Awesome video ! One tip- Before picking up the line off the water to make your back cast, MAKE SURE you first remove all of the slack in the line from the reel forward towards the fly. This includes any curves laying on the water or even line bowed between the guides. You want the energy of your back cast to be used exclusively on moving the line straight back in your back cast, not taking up slack. This will greatly increase the line speed which will eliminate the line dropping behind you and catching the brush / trees. Keep up the awesome vids !!!
OMg I'm from the northern part of IL and just got my first fly setup this chirstmas and have been waiting to get out to fish. I got into fly tying as well and have tied so many flies already. I would recommend trying that out as its really cool to make your own lures. Love the channel!!
Glad you picked it up man been doing it for years. Your cast is good for being a beginner. Try dropping your wrist that last three inches a bit more delibrately it will keep you from slapping the water.
Congratulation!! I'm fly fisherman too, and if you want any advice, I think you should do shorter stops in the cast and try to cast with your wrist, it will improve them. If you like this type of fishing I reconmend you tying your own flys and try to go fishing for trout with flies. Any questions you have, please ask me if you want.
Biggest tip: Use strike indicators if you are just starting out. Also you might want to use a line 1 weight heavier than your rod weight to feel the rod load when you are casting.
Welcome to the wonderful world of fly fishing. The tug is the drug. Simple tip for casting, imagine you’re doing a short back and forth karate chop. Smooth acceleration to a hard stop, back and front.
That looks like the perfect spot to throw a dry dropper (generally a very small nymph tied to the shank of a dry fly) any time especially a hatch because you can cover two areas of where fish are going to be feeding, top water and subsurface, and you can adjust the length of the leader between the two flies to work with the depth of wherever you're fishing, it works best first and last hour when it's calm but there's still just a little bit of ripple to make your top fly move up and down slightly which will make your bottom fly do the same and it'll look like natural moment. it's basically bobber fishing with a worm but now your bobber catches fish too. And if those fish only bite streamers, a bead headed woolly bugger and any thing chartreuse over white will both catch fish
Also, get some beadhead or conehead woolly buggers in various sizes and colors. Most versatile fly out there, I think. You can catch almost anything on them! To work on casting, one on one learning really helps. It is way easier to show someone in person how to do it than it is to explain. I'd recommend going with someone you know and have them help you out!
You might consider picking up a Tenkara rod too. You can keep a whole fly setup in you pack taking up very little space, and setup to fish in seconds. You can't cast as far so it's not a replacement for the western fly rod you have, but good fun for sure.
Very nicely done! Not bad at all for a first time! And quite a few caught on the first day... Been addicted to it for maybe 2 years now, still feels like the first time... ;-)
I think it's awesome that you have picked up fly fishing some of the largest fish eat the smallest fly I hope to see more fly fishing videos you can catch countless species great video bro
form looks good for beginner! Glad to see you with fly rod. Was wondering if you had ever tried it. Have to get you up to NE Iowa with me for some stream fishing for trout! Streams/rivers present the need for more technique (mending line) than when you fish still water. Keep it up, you are doing great!
Years ago I got into fly fishing as well,and I bring my flyrod with me,along with my other spinning,and bait casting setups. It is just a permanent part of my arsenal. I sometimes won't bring it along,if it's too windy out though. You should learn to tie your own flies,and use them. They don't need to be sophisticated,or even need to look really good. The same fish you were catching in the video,will eat unperfect flies,without hesitation. You can get small packs of aberdeen hooks at wamart for under a dollar,tie some flies on those,and they will work for you. I'd look for size #10 and #8. Also,at walmart,you can find foam sheets,and foam door handle hangers,that are very useful for making poppers. Grab a 1/4" paper hole punch too,and you can cut out perfect round discs,you can stack on the hook. The foam door handle hangers are thicker then the sheets,and 2 cut out discs of those should be good enough. Probably need 5-6 of the thinner foam sheets. You can always experiment in a cup of water to see if they float good enough,and add more if needed,and if there is enough room on the hook. You may need to order the feathers and other materials online,or go to a basspro shops,or cabelas. Fly fishing small buggy nymph flies,is a very effective way for fishing early in the year. Sometimes the flyrod catches,when the other fishing gear won't,and for me it has saved the day numerous times.
I was addicted to spin and feeder fishing.. but after I took on fly fishing I cant let it go all my other gear is just siting in the corner :D It seems like the only way to fish... exploring the rivers almost neck deep sometimes :D , making my own flies and etc... The possibilities are endless with a fly rod.. you will fish in so many places that you would have not thought of it ... :) Good luck and all the best :)
Awesome! I have actually ordered a fly rod for myself now and I'm looking forward trying it out, first i wanted to try my UL setup with a fly rod but I ended up with the whole fly gear :)
Great fun to watch you, and maybe some day you tying the Holy Cow fly for us. lol First fly you last is great fly, girlfriend Orvis set really good choice Happy Valentijn If you learn the double haul later, distance and everthing is much easyer to cast but one step at the time . . . have fun with small lures and big fish see you buddy 😁
Nice job! That's a good haul for your first time. I would have been pissed if you hadn't snagged a couple of times. :) The only fishing I find more satisfying than fly fishing, is fly fishing with flies I tied myself.
Also use the 10 and 2 method like hands on a clock ! Don’t drop your arm past 10 on the forward and don’t let it go back further than 2 on the back cast then on your final drop to the water then bring your arm down to direct your fly. It’s all in the wrist
I'd even tell him to try 10-12 since you always will go back farther then it feels. Good advice! Fun sport. Never liked lake fishing much, but you got to start somewhere.
Cam Pickford Dont use your whirst, first thing you learn in flyfishing not to do that ! Bad habbit and not easy not to do, its noob fishing. I know he mean well but ita not a good advice too you !?
Welcome to the dark side. We've been here for awhile. For where you're standing and the size of flies you're using, buy yourself a Wolff Triangle Taper line, and learn to spey it out there. You can power it a mile, with no backcasting. And just wait until you experience a tarpon on a 10 weight. You'll never cast a regular rod again.
You did really, really well on your first try, like everybody's saying. I assume that's the 5 weight Orvis you've got there? I own that rod, among others. It's a sturdy little piece of greatness. The more you fish it, the more you'll like it. But like I say, spey techniques for casting would make your job a whole lot easier, and keep you out of any trees behind you. it's nowhere near hard to learn...just takes a bit of practice and thinking at first. So do yourself a favour, and pick up a single-handed spey line for it, and learn how to pull the line off the surface and roll it out. You won' the sorry. You'll spend more time fishing, and no more time picking your fly out of the underbrush.
You were terrific with your casting, given that it was your first time. The bank behind you being somewhat elevated makes it tricky. Stripping in the line by hand instead of getting the fish up on the reel, as you did, is normal. Switching to the reel is a tricky step. I've stripped in 9lb coho salmon without any problems.
Hey 618 I’m a 16 year old guy from Kansas City Kansas I hand make fly boxes and I tie flies for them I’m thinking about sending you a box so tell me what you think when it comes your way
You should try a olive green Wolly bugger flies they work awesome in Colorado today me and my dad together caught 36 trout ( get the pistol Pete's) and you have to use a clear bobber. For more info watch a pistol Pete fishing video
Dude, I've been watching for a long time, but it's even better now that you've "seen the light". Haha. I switched to a fly rod a few years back and love it. To get some big bass try a sinking or sink tip line and some clouser minnows and Wooley buggers. Going a bit deeper with those flies is awesome. You can also tie a smaller fly behind a bigger one. I've hooked up two fish that way.
Nice crappie, dude! I've only managed to catch a few white crappie so far. Not on the fly, but on a crankbait and a popper. I just got into fly fishing too, though! Keep up the good work, man.
I had the same reaction when I started fly fishing and still feel that same way every time I go it gets in the blood. I love fighting a largemouth on the fly rod.oh and you can spend as much or as little as you have available on fly gear.
Good job! You did great! Catching fish with any new set-up or technique is always nice! Keep at it and you'll be flying that thing all over the lake in no time! I've always wanted to get into fly fishing.. I actually inherited a cheap martin rod/reel from an uncle. I snapped it in two on the first cast lol. Oops.
Hi Nick. How about trying some of your bigger streamers for bigger bass? Also, you may have heard this but, keep your wrist straight on your back cast.
just caught bluegill and bass on a tiny black fly less than 1/4 inch long made of a teal painted glass bead and tiny piece of black feather on a micro hook. Very effective especially with a tiny bit of dried hot dog the size of a corn kernel on the hook hidden by the feather. Today I make a bunch more of them in different colors.
I’ve fly fished once for trout with a guide and did okay for my first time but I only caught one in 5 hours so it kind of ruined it for me lol. I will try again sometime. Only problem is getting snagged in bushes behind you, unless you are wading
I am so proud of you, Nick! I love how positive you always are!!
MaydewithLoveProductions thanks for the fly rod baby!!!!!
618 Fishing lol thats almost a pike lure, get on a size 18/20 wullf fly pattern that matches your natural insect life. You wont be dissapointed if there is a good rise on.
+Constructive Cuntery yup get dry fly fishing it is much more fun
welcome to the family fly fishing!
The fly rod suits your style much more enjoyable to watch than the ultra light. looking forward to future videos!
Ray Leroux thanks Ray!
No tips needed bud that's ur first attempt and u slayed it. Most people struggle and have a lot of frustration there first time. Well done nick the only thing I can say is the smoother u feel in ur back cast the further the cast and the straighter ur line shoots
Griffin fishing I appreciate it man thank you!
Another great video. I enjoy the fact that you aren't afraid to show your mistakes and lost fish. It adds realism. Keep the great videos coming!!
dang I thought you'd be throwing that on a baitcaster lol, fly fishing looks so much fun!!!!
lojo.fishing hahahaha you made my day nice videos too
Nick, congratulations on starting a new chapter in your fishing life. If you send me an address, I can mail you some flies I tie for you to try. (I have a few fly tying vids on my channel)
Peter Collin thank you! that’s awesome, I really appreciate that! Here’s my P.O. box:
618 Fishing
P.O. Box 462
Hamel, IL. 62046
Cool. By the way, do you know the weight of your fly rod? I'm guessing 5,6, or 7.
I'm probably going to send a few flies too. Just some experimental bugs I worked out over the winter
Peter Collin my fly rod is a 5 wt, sorry for the delayed response
618 Fishing some of the flies I sent are weighted, so they may be difficult to cast. At least I didn't put any big spun Deer hair flies in!
Very impressed. I’ve never done it but it definitely didn’t look like your first time
You should make a shirt that says see you later buddy
Adrenalinejunky was thinking that would be good for the back and Fish on, Fish on to be on the front
Bryan Tran
Heck yeah it would! If he ever did that I would for sure buy one
Adrenalinejunky Most definitely!
you really should i just found you channel and i would by one
wear some waders that go up to your waist line so u can walk in the water so u can cover more water and u get snagged less in the trees
Wow! I’ve never seen anyone close to this good when fly fishing their first time. You are a natural. Keep it up. It is a whole new realm of fishing that you will definitely enjoy.
Fresh2Salt Fishing I appreciate it thank you!
My first memory was three years old, riding on my dad's shoulders through a pasture to a cattle pond in AZ. Caught my first fish on a split bamboo flyrod there! Stay with it, you'll never regret being able to fly fish.
awesome! fly fishing is the best...learn the roll cast , it works great in tight quarters, also when do forward cast-keep your wrist straight . You did really well the first time out.
You should catch a carp on your fly rod
you should only use your elbow to move the fly rod and use your left hand to give and jerk the line so its easier to cast and give, orvis makes videos explaining this. welcome to fly fishing its hard as hell figuring it out but once it clicks, it stays with you forever
I would love to fly fish if I had the rod and reel but you were a great example if I ever want to try it thanks man.
Nick, super happy you've turned to fly fishing. Always wondered if you would. I've been fly fishing for about 2 years now and it's hard to go back to a casting reel. Keep up the great videos and tight lines!
Awesome Nick!
Glad you discovered the fun fly fishing brings!
Awesome footage as well! 🤙
Thanks for sharing!
Pierre Joubert thanks for watching!
618 Fishing looking forward to your next upload! 👌
I love how you show your snags, "horrible technique" and miscues. I can certainly relate to that much more than if everything went perfectly every time!
Love your excitement! Love that you show your fails as we all have them. Tiny ultralight fishing rocks keep it up. Congratulations on fly rod success.
Christopher Thurman thanks Christopher!
Wow nick your really picking up your fishing game and making new content
That’s awesome! I just got a new fly rod and I can’t wait to test it out! Sick video
wow!
Shawn Medvar, WOW! Sick page! 👍🏻 Take a look at mine and give me a subscribe 😎
TheMasterCasters thanks man!
fly fishing is light years more gratifying than any other way.. good to see you getting into it.
I have been fly fishing in Utah for a long time, in fact, I learned to fly fish before I learned to cast fish. One of the best drills that I did learning was, take a small towel and put it under your arm then put a belt around your torso with your casting arm in above the elbow as well. This will make sure you are only using your elbow to control the cast, which is the best way to start. Also, I noticed that you were breaking your wrist. In cast fishing you want your wrist to bend, but in fly fishing, this is the kiss of death. Hope this helps!
Ok Nick I gotta say I got into fly fishing last summer and I practiced casting in my back yard before I even went. So you my friend did very well for your first time. Oh and I also learned to tie my on leaders. Thumbs up buddy
I can't get into fly too many snags, my older brother loves it I sent him a link to watch you . Best fishing shows ever !
Do some smallie fishing in a creek with your new fly rod for a vid or 2
Awesome video ! One tip- Before picking up the line off the water to make your back cast, MAKE SURE you first remove all of the slack in the line from the reel forward towards the fly. This includes any curves laying on the water or even line bowed between the guides. You want the energy of your back cast to be used exclusively on moving the line straight back in your back cast, not taking up slack. This will greatly increase the line speed which will eliminate the line dropping behind you and catching the brush / trees. Keep up the awesome vids !!!
awesome! I've had my rod and reel for a while now but i just finally got some flies can't wait to get out soon!
Awesome video!
You'll love it even more when the weather warms up and they are hitting popping bugs!!
Awesome Video you have me so pumped up myself, i need to get my Fly gear out tomorrow and give this a try, very cool video keep them, coming thx C
OMg I'm from the northern part of IL and just got my first fly setup this chirstmas and have been waiting to get out to fish. I got into fly tying as well and have tied so many flies already. I would recommend trying that out as its really cool to make your own lures. Love the channel!!
An oldie for today.
Glad you picked it up man been doing it for years. Your cast is good for being a beginner. Try dropping your wrist that last three inches a bit more delibrately it will keep you from slapping the water.
Awesome! Be careful, fly fishing can get reeeeally addictive haha
That's pretty impressive for your first try! Took me about a year to catch my first fish. Well done!
Man that looks like fun!!!
Congratulation!! I'm fly fisherman too, and if you want any advice, I think you should do shorter stops in the cast and try to cast with your wrist, it will improve them. If you like this type of fishing I reconmend you tying your own flys and try to go fishing for trout with flies. Any questions you have, please ask me if you want.
Biggest tip: Use strike indicators if you are just starting out. Also you might want to use a line 1 weight heavier than your rod weight to feel the rod load when you are casting.
Darn Nick now I want a fly rod! Great video, right up there with tiny creek fishing 👍
Yeah you are hooked now! I fly fish for everything that swims and it's always a blast.
The line will snag at anything you could imagine . I know how you feel. I hope next time you can make a your first time fly tying video.
You are brave to show first experience fly fishing. Hats off to you my man!
I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: ua-cam.com/video/ecLIgA5iYSs/v-deo.html
When I saw this video, I stood up in my own home cheering! Fantastic!!! :) :) :)
Welcome to the wonderful world of fly fishing. The tug is the drug.
Simple tip for casting, imagine you’re doing a short back and forth karate chop. Smooth acceleration to a hard stop, back and front.
Try a roll cast for those tight areas along the bank where you can't cast as well. Congrats and welcome to flyfishing. Great job for your first time.
So happy to see another fly fisher join the community!!
April volley has a podcast called anchored that helps and there is also one called fish on the brain
Awesome, man! I’ve been wanting to get into fly fishing for a while. Looks like a blast!
That looks like the perfect spot to throw a dry dropper (generally a very small nymph tied to the shank of a dry fly) any time especially a hatch because you can cover two areas of where fish are going to be feeding, top water and subsurface, and you can adjust the length of the leader between the two flies to work with the depth of wherever you're fishing, it works best first and last hour when it's calm but there's still just a little bit of ripple to make your top fly move up and down slightly which will make your bottom fly do the same and it'll look like natural moment. it's basically bobber fishing with a worm but now your bobber catches fish too. And if those fish only bite streamers, a bead headed woolly bugger and any thing chartreuse over white will both catch fish
Also, get some beadhead or conehead woolly buggers in various sizes and colors. Most versatile fly out there, I think. You can catch almost anything on them! To work on casting, one on one learning really helps. It is way easier to show someone in person how to do it than it is to explain. I'd recommend going with someone you know and have them help you out!
You might consider picking up a Tenkara rod too. You can keep a whole fly setup in you pack taking up very little space, and setup to fish in seconds. You can't cast as far so it's not a replacement for the western fly rod you have, but good fun for sure.
Very nicely done! Not bad at all for a first time! And quite a few caught on the first day... Been addicted to it for maybe 2 years now, still feels like the first time... ;-)
That was probably one of the most relaxing fishing vids I've ever seen
Learn the roll cast. You can fish tighter areas and you won’t get hung up behind you as much. It’s a very good skill to know
Congrats! I have also always wanted to fly fish.
I think it's awesome that you have picked up fly fishing some of the largest fish eat the smallest fly I hope to see more fly fishing videos you can catch countless species great video bro
Lift your rod higher on the back cast and let your line straighten up behind you. Very well done though 👍
And keep your elbow tight to your torso. Hold a thick book between your elbow/arm and body..keep that rod closer to you for starter tips
itcouldrain thanks for the tip!
form looks good for beginner! Glad to see you with fly rod. Was wondering if you had ever tried it. Have to get you up to NE Iowa with me for some stream fishing for trout! Streams/rivers present the need for more technique (mending line) than when you fish still water. Keep it up, you are doing great!
Sweet new sounds...I am just learning to fly fish. Love it!!
Great video. I love your excitement no matter what size fish you catch. Keep up the good work sir.
Very good technique for the first time. Fighting fish on the fly rod is so fun. I recommend flyfishing for rainbow trout!
Years ago I got into fly fishing as well,and I bring my flyrod with me,along with my other spinning,and bait casting setups. It is just a permanent part of my arsenal. I sometimes won't bring it along,if it's too windy out though. You should learn to tie your own flies,and use them. They don't need to be sophisticated,or even need to look really good. The same fish you were catching in the video,will eat unperfect flies,without hesitation. You can get small packs of aberdeen hooks at wamart for under a dollar,tie some flies on those,and they will work for you. I'd look for size #10 and #8. Also,at walmart,you can find foam sheets,and foam door handle hangers,that are very useful for making poppers. Grab a 1/4" paper hole punch too,and you can cut out perfect round discs,you can stack on the hook. The foam door handle hangers are thicker then the sheets,and 2 cut out discs of those should be good enough. Probably need 5-6 of the thinner foam sheets. You can always experiment in a cup of water to see if they float good enough,and add more if needed,and if there is enough room on the hook. You may need to order the feathers and other materials online,or go to a basspro shops,or cabelas. Fly fishing small buggy nymph flies,is a very effective way for fishing early in the year. Sometimes the flyrod catches,when the other fishing gear won't,and for me it has saved the day numerous times.
sgtpavlov I really appreciate the info, thank you! Looking forward to tying me own flies in the future
Sweet! Moving on to some fly fishing. I love it. Keep the vids coming.
Very impressive for your first time time with a fly rod! Awesome job man!
You made it fun to watch you fly fish for the first time. Misleading vid title, but I still enjoyed watching. Have fun.
I was addicted to spin and feeder fishing.. but after I took on fly fishing I cant let it go all my other gear is just siting in the corner :D It seems like the only way to fish... exploring the rivers almost neck deep sometimes :D , making my own flies and etc... The possibilities are endless with a fly rod.. you will fish in so many places that you would have not thought of it ... :) Good luck and all the best :)
Awesome! I have actually ordered a fly rod for myself now and I'm looking forward trying it out, first i wanted to try my UL setup with a fly rod but I ended up with the whole fly gear :)
Simply the best, you’re so genuine ❣️🙏🏼
Just a quick tip, until you start tying your own flies, clouser minnows cut short make excellent carp bait, especially white and yellow
Great fun to watch you, and maybe some day you tying the Holy Cow fly for us. lol
First fly you last is great fly, girlfriend Orvis set really good choice Happy Valentijn
If you learn the double haul later, distance and everthing is much easyer to cast but one step at the time . . . have fun with small lures and big fish see you buddy 😁
Nice job! That's a good haul for your first time. I would have been pissed if you hadn't snagged a couple of times. :) The only fishing I find more satisfying than fly fishing, is fly fishing with flies I tied myself.
Great job Nick!! I have wanted to try it too but never have
Aww, your excitement is so inspiring! I want to start fly fishing now too!!
Chelsea Allen I highly recommend it!
looks so much fun, I just bought a $800 fly rod, but one thing to try is bed bass with a streamer fly.
Try working on your roll cast. It really helps me when in tight spots on lakes and ponds where there’s not a lot of back casting room. Great video!
wow thats trully an exceptional valentines days gift! congrats and nice video again!
you did really well for your 1st time. sure did better than I did lol
Also use the 10 and 2 method like hands on a clock ! Don’t drop your arm past 10 on the forward and don’t let it go back further than 2 on the back cast then on your final drop to the water then bring your arm down to direct your fly. It’s all in the wrist
I'd even tell him to try 10-12 since you always will go back farther then it feels. Good advice! Fun sport. Never liked lake fishing much, but you got to start somewhere.
Cam Pickford thanks for the tip!
Cam Pickford
Dont use your whirst, first thing you learn in flyfishing not to do that !
Bad habbit and not easy not to do, its noob fishing.
I know he mean well but ita not a good advice too you !?
Welcome to the dark side. We've been here for awhile.
For where you're standing and the size of flies you're using, buy yourself a Wolff Triangle Taper line, and learn to spey it out there. You can power it a mile, with no backcasting. And just wait until you experience a tarpon on a 10 weight. You'll never cast a regular rod again.
Immanuel Can catching a tarpon is on my bucket list... catching one on fly gear is wayyy up on my bucket list
You did really, really well on your first try, like everybody's saying. I assume that's the 5 weight Orvis you've got there? I own that rod, among others. It's a sturdy little piece of greatness. The more you fish it, the more you'll like it. But like I say, spey techniques for casting would make your job a whole lot easier, and keep you out of any trees behind you. it's nowhere near hard to learn...just takes a bit of practice and thinking at first. So do yourself a favour, and pick up a single-handed spey line for it, and learn how to pull the line off the surface and roll it out. You won' the sorry. You'll spend more time fishing, and no more time picking your fly out of the underbrush.
Here's what I'm talking about. ua-cam.com/video/ROWYZPaiNd4/v-deo.html Can you see yourself doing that?
You were terrific with your casting, given that it was your first time. The bank behind you being somewhat elevated makes it tricky. Stripping in the line by hand instead of getting the fish up on the reel, as you did, is normal. Switching to the reel is a tricky step. I've stripped in 9lb coho salmon without any problems.
I must have watched this 618 episode 100 times...+1 right now :)
Hey 618 I’m a 16 year old guy from Kansas City Kansas I hand make fly boxes and I tie flies for them I’m thinking about sending you a box so tell me what you think when it comes your way
GreenLink 64 that would be awesome man! My P.O. box is
618 Fishing
P.O. Box 462
Hamel, IL. 62046
Well..... You got me into ultralight fishing and now I wanna learn fly fishing too!!! Hahahaha. Good job Nick as always!!
Serge Marcoux haha thanks Serge! I highly recommend it!
You should try a olive green Wolly bugger flies they work awesome in Colorado today me and my dad together caught 36 trout ( get the pistol Pete's) and you have to use a clear bobber. For more info watch a pistol Pete fishing video
more fly fishing please!! I literally just bought an orvis encounter fly rod. I'm taking my first steps with it just like you did.
Love your videos, love fly fishing..... need you to do more fly fishing.
Can u do a big baits challenge or weird lure challenge for one of the future videos
Dude, I've been watching for a long time, but it's even better now that you've "seen the light". Haha. I switched to a fly rod a few years back and love it.
To get some big bass try a sinking or sink tip line and some clouser minnows and Wooley buggers. Going a bit deeper with those flies is awesome.
You can also tie a smaller fly behind a bigger one. I've hooked up two fish that way.
I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: ua-cam.com/video/ecLIgA5iYSs/v-deo.html
That's awsome man fly fishing is pretty amazing sometimes!!
i use flies on a spinning rod. what you need is a special “bobber” called a bubble. You can put some water in the bubble and lots of panfish like it
Nice video dude!! Nice job editing by the way!
Nice crappie, dude! I've only managed to catch a few white crappie so far. Not on the fly, but on a crankbait and a popper. I just got into fly fishing too, though! Keep up the good work, man.
Now you should get a vice and start tying flies , that is very fun! :)
I had the same reaction when I started fly fishing and still feel that same way every time I go it gets in the blood. I love fighting a largemouth on the fly rod.oh and you can spend as much or as little as you have available on fly gear.
Congrats! I also love fly fishing, don't worry keep practicing you'll get better at it!
Good job! You did great! Catching fish with any new set-up or technique is always nice! Keep at it and you'll be flying that thing all over the lake in no time! I've always wanted to get into fly fishing.. I actually inherited a cheap martin rod/reel from an uncle. I snapped it in two on the first cast lol. Oops.
I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: ua-cam.com/video/ecLIgA5iYSs/v-deo.html
Hi Nick. How about trying some of your bigger streamers for bigger bass? Also, you may have heard this but, keep your wrist straight on your back cast.
just caught bluegill and bass on a tiny black fly less than 1/4 inch long made of a teal painted glass bead and tiny piece of black feather on a micro hook. Very effective especially with a tiny bit of dried hot dog the size of a corn kernel on the hook hidden by the feather. Today I make a bunch more of them in different colors.
I’ve fly fished once for trout with a guide and did okay for my first time but I only caught one in 5 hours so it kind of ruined it for me lol. I will try again sometime. Only problem is getting snagged in bushes behind you, unless you are wading
Eric M I highly recommend giving it another try!
Eric M watch a video on the roll cast. You definitely won’t get hung up behind you as much fishing from the bank