How To Setup a Fly Rod and Reel - From the Box to the Fly

Everything to take you from new fly fishing equipment still in the box to filling the reel with backing, fly line, tying on a leader and tippet. I even describe what tools you need.
Don't let fly fishing be complicated, the idea is to get outside and enjoy yourself. This is a companion to an article I wrote LINK BELOW.
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In the video I mention a little tool for clipping line and tying nail knots. 👉
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[@maryjane1741]

I wish my basement was full of tons of fly fishing products!! You are one lucky guy..

[@davidgr8t]

Thanks for the comment! It is cool, but the idea is to sell it not use it 😍🐟

[@GuideRecommended]

Ugh I know what it's like 😃😃😎

[@raw157]

Thank you!! Been fly fishing for about 3 years. Never knew what the purpose of the grove on the nippers were. Learned something new!

[@GuideRecommended]

Thanks 🐟👍

[@cougarwba1]

David, fantastic tutoring. Clear instructions. Just bought my 1st fly combo set. You’ve given me the knowledge in less than half an hour. Thank you.

[@GuideRecommended]

Glad to help! Any Q's let me know!

[@zackw.9793]

Thank you for this video. Very informative and easy to follow. I just got a pre-assembled combo from Amazon but now I'll be able to re-tie down the road. Keep up the good work!! Thanks!

[@GuideRecommended]

Thanks 🐟👍

[@gregsmith3353]

Very helpful. Thanks!

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Thanks 👍

[@billmeade3512]

David...great instructions! You take the knots and make them simple! Also, great selection of goodies in the basement!

[@GuideRecommended]

Thanks 🐟👍

[@gronthomson]

Wonderful concise instruction for a beginner exploring fly fishing like me. Thank YOU, David!

[@GuideRecommended]

Glad it was helpful! Your note is very much appreciated! Be Well!

[@stillwater62]

That`s OK, David, about the line mess because it is Guide Recommended. I was absolutely shocked that you deviated from tradition when spooling up the reel with backing line. The Arbor knot is used at the reel, the Albright Knot is used for backing to fly line connection, that terrible loop on the other end of the fly line is cut off and a Nail Knot is used to connect fly line to Leader, then the Surgeon`s Knot is used to connect leader to tippet and lastly, either the Improved Clinch Knot or Uni Knot for attaching fly to tippet. I hope this breech in Fly Fishing Etiquette will not happen again. I hope you know I am joking. I really, really enjoy your channel and the information you freely share with anyone interested in Fly Fishing with its many nuances. Thanks for taking the time to make these great videos.

[@GuideRecommended]

👍👍👍👍 I'm hoping you joined my newsletter! Even better stuff happening there 👉 guiderecommended.com/how-to-fly-fish/

[@garybaker6035]

Just starting out I love to have that fly box take it to Cumberland on Wolf Creek

[@GuideRecommended]

Thanks 🐟👍

[@billy5127]

Thank you for your information I'm new to fly fishing gear

[@GuideRecommended]

Glad it helped 🐟🐟👍

[@ronaldroquemore665]

New subscriber to your channel.

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Thanks 🐟👍

[@southernexposure123]

Every time I don't use the improved clinch knot the tippet pulls right through the hook eye..

[@GuideRecommended]

That can happen sometimes. 🐟🐟😎😎

[@squaretops1]

Hi this was brilliant what changes wud i need to make to the setup to start fishing for Atlantic Salmon in Ireland thanks

[@GuideRecommended]

Glad it helped

[@squaretops1]

Would you ever do a video on setting up a Spey rod from start to finish@@GuideRecommended

[@reffan2204]

unfortunately that clipping too link is no longer any good..any other links?

[@GuideRecommended]

I just fixed the link.

[@billy5127]

David my name is Billy Gullett I know you sale fly fishing combos I was wondering how much is your combos I'm on a fixed income.

[@GuideRecommended]

I stopped selling items. 😎🐟🐟🐟

[@lizardal3377]

Love this video but every time he smacks his lips it drives me nuts

[@GuideRecommended]

Sorry...🐟😎

[@1989inception]

Lol i knew i wasnt the only one. Good info tho

[@fmerritt2001]

I wouldn’t have noticed but now that I read this the mic position did distract me…great content for a new fisherman though. Thanks GR!

[@decklandavis3646]

How much do you sell for

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[@christophercordova7277]

Can i have a reel plz

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Thanks 🐟👍