Things I wish I knew - Beginners guide to Fly Fishing
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- Опубліковано 18 сер 2021
- Starting out as a beginner fly angler can be daunting. Chris Niccolls from Bow River Troutfitters gives you some tips to dodge many of the pitfalls beginners face. Avoid forming bad habits and having frustrating experiences with the info in this video. Visit us at bowrivertroutfitters.com and please ask any questions about fly fishing in the comments below.
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As a novice fly fisherman, one of the best things I ever heard from a guide was: “there’s fly casting and there’s fly fishing”. The lesson - there’s fish right at your feet. There’s no need to make 20 yard casts or excessive false casts. Accuracy, good drifts, and stealth trumps long casts every time. Started implementing short distance roll casts + high sticking and tripled the amount of fish I caught immediately.
True, but a lot of times people refer to trout fishing only. You do need longer accurate casts when fishing streamers for bass or hitting the flats for redfish. Maybe not all the time, but often.
@@rudyruiz9521 true. I do a lot of bass fly fishing but in my experience, stealth and light fly drops are negligible. At least everywhere I’ve been successful with bass.
Going to try tankara for those reason's this year
And if you don’t cast at least those 20 yards in saltwater with 2 false casts, you’ll probably catch a lot less. Upgrading your casting game is essential in the salt.
Great advice ,I understood right from the get go this was aimed at other novice fisherman (I am exactly that), so I appreciate the short line advice.
Respect to this guy for still replying to comments years later!
Of course! I appreciate all your questions and want to be as helpful as possible.
just decided to get into fly fishing... i didnt realize my first search would bring up my favorite camera reviewer
Hey that's awesome! I'm glad to hear that you are starting your journey. Let me know if you have any questions.
This is the best episode of DP Reviews yet!
The fact I went from a Petapixel video and then decided to watch some fly fishing stuff only to find the Chris again is hilarious.
Dear Chris, I have been fishing for about 60 plus years. Today I purchased my first flyrod combo! I have never had a flyrod in my hand before. I watched your video and can't wait to hit the lake tomorrow. Never too old to learn something new.
Orlando Ron
Congratulations on the new fly rod. Let us know if you have any questions!
I chose this video for my wife to watch, then went into the kitchen to make dinner. Then I heard a voice I recognized, lol. Sure enough, Chris Niccolls! We have more than one thing in common. 👍🏼📷🎣
As a self taught fly fisherman, great advice. As a beginner, one of the things I struggled with was performance anxiety. I would see some anglers casting really far effortlessly and felt really quite embarrassed by my efforts. None of my friends or family knew anything about fishing. I had casting lessons which where okay but the best advice came from fellow anglers on the bank. Never be too proud to ask. I found that many were only too keen to impart knowledge developed over decades. One of the things they told was relax, it’s not gym workout
Very good info. Relax, let the rod do the work, work on smooth accelerations and distinct stops, and remember that the line does what the rod tip does. Then you'll be on your way.
Video was about fly casting ...performance anxiety ... were you projecting ?
@@Clambelly splashing everywhere 😂
I hope those are fish "splashing" everywhere !
In still learning and what I find is all the experienced anglers throw 50/60 feet of line out. I'm watching them thinking god I wish I could do that. However! I notice that they are catching their fish within the last few feet of the bank when using lures. I can't cast that far so when they are casting they are missing all the fish in and around the bank and drop-off. I tend to get all my fish in this area. So don't worry about casting for miles, sometimes a couple of feet from the bank is perfect.
I was like, I think this guy looks familiar. Then I remembered he was from the camera store! Man of many talents. Great video
I’ve watched this one three times, before buying my fly kit, after buying, and today(6 months later). Thx for the tips, now I’m fully understand.
Thank you sooo much for the video. I just got my first fly fishing rod yesterday. Can’t wait to try it out for my first time. I love fishing 🎣 just never done fly fishing. Much love from Beanees Rotties is Vegas.
Congrats! I wish you lots of luck as you start out. Let us know if you have any questions.
I have watched your camera videos for years. So fun to see you in this space. Great video!! Self taught here and there were a few good nuggets in there for me.
I’ve been fishing for 40 yrs, and just taking up fly fishing. Great tips and presentation. Thank you
“Put your fly away until your ready for the next session” truer words have never been spoken
This will be my first year fly fishing. Thanks for the great tips.
Photography and fly fishing, Chris?? Pretty sure we just became best friends!
I'm up for that!
That’s why I recognized him!
Good to see you and Bow river again!
Great content as always.
I have been fly fishing for quite a while but never hurts to be reminded of the basics and great presentation.
This was a fantastic video!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this!
I'm just getting into fly fishing in the UK and found this video really helpful. Thank you.
Self taught here also. Now though, I'm teaching my son and daughter and it definitely reminds me of the trials and tribulations to perfecting the art. Not that I've reached perfection but watching my son sure makes me feel near. The good thing is that they both really enjoy it so far and I was able to get them both into some large rainbows first trip.
I appreciate the tips. I’m still learning things out but having fun with it. Still trying to be as productive(if not more) as I am with spin rod, but hopefully that will come in time. Thanks again for the video, all your recommendations are appreciated 👍🏽🎣
This is fantastic. I needed to hear this a few years ago! Thanks for putting this together
Great video ! I am a 25+ year bass fisherman and moved to Idaho which has some great bass fishing but now expanding to fly fishing as well. So many great rivers and creeks around here and very excited to add this to my fishing adventures. Thank you for this video and look forward to more from you.
A lot of REALLY great tips!
Thanks for taking good care on the editing too.
Those are some really great tips. Thanks for sharing and a great presentation with clear explanations.
Thanks so much for the tips. I’m just starting out and can use all of them.
Beginner here. Great info for best practices and habits to avoid. Thank you. -e🐾
You are so welcome! Good luck with your fly fishing journey!
Great tips man! Shooting it out there was the best thing I recently learned for those tight mountain streams
Thanks, really like that type of info that focuses on the subtle details others leave out.
"if you have been re using the same set of christmas lights for more than 1 season fly fishing might be for you..."😊
Hey, just wanted to say thank you so much. I've been fishing conventional for 30+years and finally decided to dip a toe in😂...no but seriously you solidified several things I was second guessing about....like staying in shore for a bit and feeling stuff out....I thought I was being weird...thx man✌️
really helpful - thank you, nice concise list of things to learn
Thank you for the fantastic tips and advice
very important and useful
Great information. Thank you
Great info! Thank you!
Great reminders. Thanks.
I live in England and recently got together with an American woman who fly fishes . This really helped . Thanks .
that last tip was great. thanks!
Wow, awesome presentation. Thanks for the tips
Thank you for the tips and guidance. Enjoyed this video.
Great video. I am definitely one for getting tangled in my boots. I have bad knees so I have knee pads built into my trousers. My line is forever getting caught around the knee pads😂
Great tips for us beginners. Ty 😊
Looking forward to giving it a try
Just what I needed all I need now is a river like that.
Thank you 👍
Thank you for the tips. I am just getting started
Great video - very informative and helpful, especially for those who are newer to fly fishing. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for posting this. I’m thinking about starting!
Excellent information for anglers thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge 😎👍
Thank you so much. As a newbie I appreciate any help!
Great tips👍 thanks for the video mate
I’ve fished for a bit but found this video insightful and well laid out with good advice.
thanks for tips ! nice to se you on fishing, only se and love you camera reviwes!
Thanks for the info!
Wow I didn’t expect to see my favorite camera reviewer in a fly fishing video!
as someone who just started fly fishing last year, all of these tips are spot on! although i found myself doing 40 foot casts with 40 feet of line in the air and having bad presentations as you said, i eventually started shooting line and man oh man what a difference it makes!
Nice! Camera gear to fishing gear! Nice to see you in this space too. Thanks for the information.
Glad I found this. Ive never been a big fan of traditional fishing but something about fly fishing just has me wanting to give it a shot. Thank you!
Everyone is a beginner. No matter how many fishing videos you watch. Great video btw.
Great Video!!!
God bless you for doing this to help people.
Love it good for people who start trying to fly fishing like me. Thank you sir!
Excellent job with this video.
Excellent tips...Thankyou.
Thank you so much. I am going camping and doing fly fishing for my first time. This video has taught me a lot and will hopefully come in handy.
Thank you for the tips 😀
The best fly vid for beginners iv watch yet. Well done
You are great. The tips are basic and good. Nice and easy stile.
Excellent video and great job articulating your words
Very good points.
Nice video. Thanks. I remember fishing with the fly intact but a broken hook. Missed a few.
Well explained. Good job man.👍✌️
Very comprehensive, not an insult to new fishers. Good job man.
thanks for that very helpful for a lure fisher coming to fly fishing for the first time.
Good video. I am returning to trout/fly fishing after almost 30 years. I appreciate the tips and could definitely use all the tips for sure.
This was great, thanks!
i like the yarn suggestion at the end lol
Thanks for the vid mate.
I'm thinking about taking it up and your info was helpful.
Cheers
Mick
great info,thank you very much
Super guilty of having a fly on the line before I even see water. Such a bad habit, thank you for the lesson!
My father when bringing line back in , he always used a method of gathering that was like a ‘figure of eight’
This may sound a little crazy but I fish my favorite lake and fish for cutthroat. Late fall, early winter. To many other things to do, less people to contend with so it’s a once a year thing. Enjoyed your tips, much easier to review before going out then have a huge learning curve at the water.
you do fishing videos too!!! Love your camera reviews. Thanks for all the great videos.
Chris, I have loved your style of teaching since your Photography videos. Your fluid flow of information is always easy to follow and useful. You sir have a natural gift of gab :-). Would love to see some fly tying videos too.
Thank you very much! We have a whole playlist of fly tying videos. Please check them out.
Awesome video thank you
great refresher! Thanks! Especially, the slow approach to the shoreline.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Im self taught myself and listening to what you’re saying reminds me of all the problems I had to go through and learn from
I suspect most of us fly flingers are self taught, nowadays we do have learning videos on UA-cam to help however.
I have never fly fished, but I have had experience fishing in general.
The best advice I was taught came from my grandfather, an avid fisher and golfer.
He'd watch me rush casting and reeling, and would say, "You got somewhere to be?"
Sure, we all want to land a fish, but most of us aren't fishing to put food on the table. So it's important to step back and just enjoy being there.
A day fishing with no bites is better than a day in the office. Just be patient and enjoy the experience.
I’m new to fishing and I want to learn this skills of fly fishing. I just bought today three fishing pole cases different sizes. The guy sold me one of his salt water fishing rod with the reel a nine footer one. When I got home I was excited to put the pole on the case but it won’t fit. I didn’t know that this is a different kind of fishing cases specifically for fly fishing. Now I have to buy my self a whole set of fly fishing gear and learn this sport. Thank you for sharing this a good beginner video.
Hey… as someone that is thinking about picking up fly fishing… this was great information. Excellent job!!
Nicely done.
Thanks for the tips, I’m new and excited to catch fish and learn how to figure out to fish wherever I am
I click on a random flyfishing video because I never fly fished before and it’s Chris from DPReview. Awesome!
Well now is a good time to start!
I haven't fly fished since my early 20s and my grandfather just gave me his own fly rod.. This video was a great little refresher for me. Cheers bud
Great tips!
I am just starting this wonderful hobby. I grew up along the Gulf Coast of Texas where sand trout and redfish abound. Now, I am landlocked with access to rivers and streams. So, thanks for your useful advice. I will be looking around a bit on your and other YT sites.
i have never heard of shooting your line but it makes so much sense, im gonna give it a try next time im out!
Used to seeing you review cameras and here I am watching you teach me how to fly fish ha.
I’m getting into fly in NC after years of salt in Florida. Appreciate it, great tips
Thanks, very helpful.
the tip about the bank is really useful even for spinning fishing
Genius, starting fly fishing tonight. Great beginner tips, I woulda done many of these things