Fly Fishing in the Pacific Ocean - WHAT?!? Help Needed; How do you Catch These Things on a Fly Rod?

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 8 чер 2021
  • Join me in my first trip ever to Westport Washington with the fly rod!
    #flyfishing #flyfishdan #troutfishing
    Fly fishing for trout, fly fishing for Cutthroat in the Pacific Northwest has been a passion of mine for the last 40 years. I have spent most of my life fly fishing the great Pacific Northwest to include fly fishing in Alaska, fly fishing in Washington, fly fishing in Oregon, fly fishing in Idaho and fly fishing in Montana. I generally will fly fish and practice catch and release when fly fishing for trout, but I have been known to catch and cook during camping trips to many of my favorite fishing spots. I love to fly fish lakes in the higher elevation, though I have a few lowland lakes that are fly fishing only that are also on my most favorite list. I have a ton experience fly fishing rivers for trout and always enjoy discovering new rivers to fly fishing in and around the greater Pacific Northwest. I am also an accomplished at casting a fly rod - whether it is fly fishing casting for distance, fly fishing casting for accuracy, the double haul, roll cast, tower cast and many more fly fishing casting techniques - I can show you the basics when it comes to casting a fly rod. I also will cover many topics that relate to getting started with fly fishing. From your basic fly fishing setups, flies and fly boxes - we cover all the fly fishing needs for beginners. Thanks for taking the time to tune into FlyFishDan and I hope you consider subscribing to my fly fishing channel. Cheers and FISH-ON!!!
    Things that I use and recommend for fly fishing:
    Indicators: amzn.to/2McTPKI
    Tapered Leaders: amzn.to/2LbN7o0
    Fly Line: amzn.to/2KMJNjb
    Forceps w/cutters: amzn.to/38HYNqw
    Nail knot tool: amzn.to/34W8NeS
    Flotant: amzn.to/38LMCJo
    Dry Shake: amzn.to/2KNiC7U
    Net: amzn.to/3pzkkZh
    Magnetic Net lanyard: amzn.to/3n4QI4i
    Sling pack (next gen): amzn.to/37Yrnok
    Dry bag: amzn.to/38RoOne
    Sage fly rods: amzn.to/3rFtjd8
    Sage fly reels: amzn.to/380b8aw
    Sink tips: amzn.to/3pHpoel
    Tippet: amzn.to/3aUdB81
    Cliff fly boxes: amzn.to/37XqBYP
    Orvis fly boxes: amzn.to/3ptv3V8
    Orvis double sided fly boxes: amzn.to/3mWGcfz
    Simms waders: amzn.to/37WEkiy
    Corkers wading boots: amzn.to/38O2YB5
    BEST wading boots bag EVER: amzn.to/3nWbfJD
    Cigar case: amzn.to/3o0ynXz
    Small cigar punch: amzn.to/3n0bYs6
    Simms fishing gloves: amzn.to/3aRP8Ao
    Orvis stripping basket: amzn.to/3pCGlqc
    Micro fiber towels: amzn.to/3n36eh7
  • Фільми й анімація

КОМЕНТАРІ • 38

  • @flyguy2021
    @flyguy2021 3 роки тому +5

    I’ve had best luck for surf perch in the SURF. I think you’re definitely better off on the unprotected side of the jetty. Lots of good videos out there on reading beaches. Look for a trough close to shore and fish parallel to it, runout areas where water from breaking waves returns, etc.

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the advise - I’ll look for those next time - hopefully with fewer surfers in the water next time to boot. Cheers!

  • @davidprocter1585
    @davidprocter1585 3 роки тому +2

    Can't wait to see the next installment!! At least you didn't blank. I've dabbled myself in UK saltwater, with very limited success. I've had a few European bass, a species very similar to the US east coast striped bass. But the distribution isn't uniform. Up to Scotland in a few weeks, hoping to get my first pollack on fly, a fish similar to cod but very hard fighting.
    There's something daunting, as you say about standing in front of the ocean, but something like 95% of the fish are within half a mile of the shore, so that's encouraging. I love the feeling of setting rods up by the sea at dawn! 😊

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому

      Well said and I couldn’t agree with you more! And you’re right - I didn’t get skunked! Best of luck to you on your saltwater adventures :-)

  • @charlieboutin3341
    @charlieboutin3341 3 роки тому +2

    Starfish On?!?! Amazing!😃 Beautiful video as always. I’ve fished saltwater for over 40 years but never cast a fly in it...going for a week in July so that’s gonna happen! Starting with Clouser minnows and some shrimp imitations I’ve tied up. Hoping for a Fish On! 👍🎣🙂 I had to edit and say as soon as you opened your fly box I chose the orange one..and you grabbed it! 👍👌

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому

      Starfish on indeed! LOL didn’t think I’d ever say that. Yep, the orange fly certainly spoke to me…now I just need to find a saltwater fish that’ll eat it! Best of luck to you on your saltwater endeavor! Cheers!

  • @Paulpoission
    @Paulpoission 2 роки тому +2

    I’ve only ever caught one on the fly. You need to move constantly till you find them

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  2 роки тому

      Good advise! I will try that next time I give this a try. Cheers!

  • @vaughnprecision
    @vaughnprecision Рік тому +1

    I’ve never tried this on a fly pole, my son and I just bought a couple poles and will be getting in to fly fishing. I would try making a fly that resembles a Gulp Sand Worm. I know on my regular pole they smash those.! Just found your channel and really enjoy it, I’m here in Washington to and will be shooting a bunch of fishing videos for my channel soon. I’m in the Olympia area, not sure where you guys are located

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  Рік тому

      Nice - welcome to the sport! My channel is dedicated to learning more about fly fishing and I hope you find the videos helpful. I am from the Puget Sound as well - Cheers!

  • @m00nchildblues
    @m00nchildblues 3 роки тому +2

    Pt no Pt and ***** Beach for rising Coho in 3' of water! Only salt water i do..Everything else salt from a boat..Oh pinks galore coming in July salt! Oh pacif ic Beach fish love white/chartreuse bead head #6 interm or floater line all day for perch,bullhead,flounder,coho all day..

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому

      Awesome! Thank you so much for the great info - much appreciated! Cheers!

  • @RosinFlyFishing
    @RosinFlyFishing 3 роки тому +2

    How was the hooked starfish NOT your thumbnail!!! Lol nice video, might be learning this myself in Vancouver soon so I'm tuned in for progress!!

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому +1

      Lol - I thought it doing just that. But then I felt no one on the planet would consider clicking that. Fly fishing for starfish! :))

    • @RosinFlyFishing
      @RosinFlyFishing 3 роки тому +1

      @@FlyFishDan haha well, I suppose it could look like you did it on purpose, so I understand why you did not :)

  • @bigron8346
    @bigron8346 3 роки тому +2

    Do you have stripers where you are? I live on the east coast and that's what we fish for. They are a blast!! Btw i have 2 of that same Tibor reels i love them they are great in saltwater.

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому

      Man oh man do I wish I had stripers! That’s one of my bucket list fish for sure. Next time I’m on the East Coast I’m going to give it a try. Cheers!

  • @oak8728
    @oak8728 3 роки тому +1

    I live out highway 8 and fish west port some, but near shore I tend to deviate further south toward the bay. Anyways onto a tip, your retrieve is seemingly fast, likely from the full sink/weighted fly. If cannot change lines try a smaller/lighter fly and/or you may try mono tippet instead of fluoro.
    In a pinch without the ability to change lines that’d be what I did if I was grabbing bottom fish too often.
    Out that way it’s cutties during this season, some rock fish, serf etc. the inland sound will offer you resident coho opportunities that wp won’t. You could use that 3wt floating single spey and a nice poly leader sink 5/6. This was your presentation is more jigged vertically than pulled laterally. You won’t encounter any cutt over 18, with most averaging 12-14 👍 3wt is just fine

    • @oak8728
      @oak8728 3 роки тому +1

      And move a lot! Some spots out there hold fish longer and you’ll know when you find one but they zoom those waters

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому

      GREAT advise Rex - thank you so much!

    • @oak8728
      @oak8728 3 роки тому +1

      @@FlyFishDan I’d send you some fun spots to try if you’re out in my neck but I cannot seem to find the ‘send message’ feature. Do you have a way to direct message w/o Instagram?

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому

      @@oak8728 yes please and thank you!! Flyfishdan@gmail.com.

  • @bigron8346
    @bigron8346 3 роки тому +1

    Fishing in the surf you should have an intermediate line with a 7.5 inch tapered leader. Full sink is better on a boat.

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому

      Agreed - I need to invest in one...the only line on the Tibor was the full sink (and it sinks fast!)

  • @williamcooke6056
    @williamcooke6056 Рік тому

    Technically, you are in the Half Moon Bay area of Gray's Harbor, not the Pacific Ocean, but I digress. Rockfish hanging out by the rocks? Who knew? Wear flotation if you venture out on the South Jetty. If I wasn't so gimped up, and wanted to catch rockfish or maybe a Ling cod, I'd hike out the South Jetty maybe 3/4 of the way out. Not an easy trip, but those species tend to hanfmg along the rocks in easy casting distance. Surf perch congregate in the surf areas. With a fly rod you'd need near perfect (read absent) surf to reach them effectively, although I would not bet against you, Dan. Kelp Greenling and Cabazon are also caught along the outer South Jetty. You might be able to hook some Pile Perch along the dock pilings in the boat basin.

  • @Fly_Revive
    @Fly_Revive 3 роки тому +1

    Is that a twisted leader setup?

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому +1

      Yes it is - there’s a fly shop locally that makes these furled leaders. I found them to be very useful when fishing salt, almost like a shock section - far fewer break offs. Cheers!.

    • @Fly_Revive
      @Fly_Revive 3 роки тому +1

      @@FlyFishDan awesome man, yea i tie them for all my sport fish fly fishing, much cheaper than buying tapered leaders!

  • @4stringmanagmaildcom
    @4stringmanagmaildcom 3 роки тому +3

    Rocks = shelter in the saltwater eat or be eaten world.

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому +1

      I was thinking the same - but ended up catching a starfish -Lol

    • @4stringmanagmaildcom
      @4stringmanagmaildcom 3 роки тому +1

      @@FlyFishDan Wish I could give you some tips on surf perch on the fly. I have caught them on gear. On the fly I tried it once on a clamming trip and a big wind was in my face. Just couldn't get the fly out. I'm pretty certain you need to be in the surf which can be intimidating for sure. Look for trenches of deeper water parallel to the shore where they may be holding. Also slots that run perpendicular to the shore and drain the trenches. Good luck!

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому +1

      @@4stringmanagmaildcom Great advice Captain Mike - thank you so much! I will look for that next time I’m out. Hopefully the wind won’t be too bad either :-)

  • @drewhbend
    @drewhbend Рік тому

    thats a t-shirt------"STARFISH ON!!!!"

  • @bobhammond8067
    @bobhammond8067 3 роки тому +2

    Clean that gear!!!

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому +2

      Taken apart and cleaned er up good!

  • @DG-PNW
    @DG-PNW 3 роки тому +1

    I’m 0 for 2 in surf perch fishing

    • @FlyFishDan
      @FlyFishDan  3 роки тому

      I’m closing in on those stats as well - Lol