"The size of the fly is the most important factor."
"The reach cast is by far the most important and useful tool when you're fishing any kind of moving water."
"Nature and specifically fly fishing can be incredibly healing on your journey."
"Fly fishing takes us to beautiful places, especially fly fishing for trout. And that's why today we're here at the De Bruce Fly Fishing Club. It has beautiful water as you can see behind me."
"Adventure is out there all you need to do is go and find it and what better way than to do it with a fly rod in your hand."
"I mean it's been obviously 10 years and the common thread through everybody and this family and this group is the love of fly fishing."
"From the outside, fly fishing can seem like a selfish act, but I believe these fish would easily be forgotten without all of us anglers."
"There's a great part of fly fishing that is very methodical and harmonious."
"Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Fly Highway, a region that draws anglers from all over the world in a setting that restores the soul."
"There is a fly fishing, a Wyoming fly fishing shop in Paris."
"Success with dry flies really all goes back to a great presentation."
"Fly fishing appeals to many because it's artistic, relaxing, fun, and exciting."
"Remember, adventure is out there, all you need to do is go and find it, and what better way than to do it with a fly rod in your hand."
"Just like anything else in this sport, it takes time to master, so don't beat yourself up if you're not a great caster right off the bat."
"As much fun as false casting looks, and as pretty as it looks, and as fun as it is to cast, the fewer casts that you make, the better off you're going to be."
"It's proof that you don't have to be an expert caster as long as you can get your flies in front of the fish, it's really all that matters."
"One of the reasons why I love fly fishing so much is because there's always something new to learn."
"Fly fishing is a melting pot of people from the upper echelon of the affluent to the other end of people sleeping in their trucks in the parking lot."
"The Ultimate Experience in fly fishing is to discover unpressured fish in a new location."
"Montana is one of the true meccas of North American fly fishing. It's famously known for its vast landscapes, abundant hatches, and breathtaking scenery."
"The challenge is casting those big flies you don't see many people out here fishing size 22 dry flies the the bigger the better and you know big flies catch big fish."
"So there's slack water right in here one thing I like to do is I'll actually take and I can agitate my my fly rod and I can actually wiggle that nymph right along the bottom just like that."
"Streamer fishing has evolved into an exciting and visual method of fly fishing."
"When you spend more money on a fly rod, it's not just about making it more beautiful or getting fancier fittings."
"CDC feathers make flies float really well and don't absorb water."
"This mayfly pattern can be tied from size 20 to size 4, depending on the feather used."
"It's a super simple, well-functioning mayfly pattern that can be spotted from a great distance."
"Once you get the mechanics of fly fishing down it can be pretty relaxing."
"Why not start fly fishing again? Why not learn something?"
"...if you're looking for a full fly fishing combo, then I do recommend upgrading to the Maxcatch Premier combo kit."
"That's part of the excitement of fly fishing, it's a more intimate and challenging way of catching fish in saltwater."
"For most anglers, that's the ultimate thrill and challenge of this kind of fly fishing."
"This type of fly is so versatile you can put a weight under here and you have a jiggy fly onto it or you can put a foam head and you have a Hoover fly."
"This particular pattern works well to imitate blue winged olives, however, it can represent a variety of insects."
"Catching a large pike or muskie on a fly rod is more fun than you can imagine. They strike aggressively, they jump, they roll, they sometimes take you into your backing. These are really great sport fish, especially on a fly rod."
"I think a lot of the audience, they're going to be inspired to take up fly-fishing and know what the possibilities are here in Louisiana."
"Fly fishing small creeks is a blast. It gets you away from the crowds, gets you into safer water for the fish during the warmer weather months, and it is a new chance to explore new water to go out and see new stuff."
"That's dry fly fishing. I love it, I hope you love it, I hope you get out to the Missouri here and enjoy dry fly fishing or wherever you go enjoy fishing dry flies on Rivers for travel."
"What a great few days in Yellowstone Teton territory, fishing small rivers and creeks. Remember, adventure is out there, all you need to do is go and find it, and what better way than to do it with a fly rod in your hand."
"Consistency is what makes a fly great."
"The cleaner and more consistent you make your flies, the better they'll fish."
"You'll be a better fly fisherman if you can understand the design of your fly line."
"Shooting line is somewhat magical. It enables you to carry X number of feet of line in the air but make a presentation that's a lot farther."
"A reach cast puts the rod and the upper part of the line upstream of the fly so that the fly drifts down first and gives you a longer float before any drag can affect it."
"If you've ever wanted to see how really really cool fly rods are made, come along."
"Surface strikes to mouse imitations are some of the most adrenaline-pumping moments in fly fishing."
"The unpredictability is what makes fly fishing fun."
"I love pushing up against those preconceptions but also showing the depth and breadth of information that is present in something that's seemingly as simple as fly fishing or just fishing."
"Customer service is what we do for a living, fly fishing is what we love and what we sell."
"Your leader permits and enhances a lifelike presentation."
"Fly fishing with the folks, it's pretty fun."
"Ground fly fishing is one of the most exciting and interesting kinds of fly fishing because everything is visible."
"Whether you enjoy the peacefulness or the challenge of fly-fishing, you need the right gear and solid advice from the experts."
"This fly with the tungsten bead is perfect for pocket water trout."
"Oh, just wonderful dry fly brookies, honestly one of my favorite fish to catch on fly."
"We hope you enjoyed today's show, learned a little bit more about still water fly fishing Henry's Lake and beautiful Idaho."
"Fishing a wet fly or nymph on the swing is both a return to a more traditional way of fishing with a fly and a relaxing and elegant way to fish."
"It's just a super fun fly to fish."
"It's pure adventure and if you're up for it, extremely rewarding for any fly angler."
"Well howdy friends, Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters in the Midwest fly fishing schools, and I am here on the mighty Madison River in Montana."
"The fly drops fast and it stays in that strike zone for a long extended period of time."
"Come join me on my adventure to a destination where fly fishing dreams become a reality."
"That was an epic take on this little dry fly."
"If you find yourself a good fly fishing guide, hold on to them and treat them well."
"I know a lot of you like to tie soft tackles and are interested in these fairly simple but really effective flies."
"Small stream fishing speaks to the essence of the beginnings of fly fishing for many of us."
"This has been my number one fly for two years, three years now."
"If you think it's the best fly ever, then it is."
"I've been with Orvis for forty-two and a half years, I've seen some changes here, and I love to fly-fish."
"Fly fishing requires skill, technique, and accuracy."
"Casting a fly is so much fun; it's the real reason that I enjoy fly-fishing so much."
"Welcome back, today we're gonna tie a really one of my favorite flies of all time."
"This is the fly fishing evolution... a culmination of the last three years of my life fishing."
"Fly fishing is a lot about the decisions you get to make and the setups that you have."
"My biggest rainbow on this river was on this fly, so it still got a special place in my heart."
"It's a great little golden stone fly pattern... really a pretty fly when it's all said and done."
"Twist a few up, put them in your box, take 'em for a swim. I think you'll be happy."
"There's a lot of room for error in a 12-inch fly."
"That's the beauty of fly fishing, you never know what's going to happen next."
"After about 40 plus years, I'm finally getting my fly box game together."
"Adventure is out there and what better way than to do it with a fly rod in your hand."
"The gold standard for soft hackles, at least a lot of the patterns that we see, are based on Partridge."
"The whole premise behind this fly is that like a Clouser Minnow, for example, is as wide as a set of dumbbell eyes; this one is just going to use stick-on eyes so it can stay nice and slender all the way through, just like a little bait fish."
"Wet flies and nymphs are deadly if they are presented properly. The keys to this type of fishing are establishing the correct weighting system for the speed and depth of water you're fishing."
"There's no other sport like fly fishing; it can truly give you a lifetime of discovery and enjoyment."
"These hackles here are just phenomenal for that and of course for the dry flies."
"You can catch big trout on nymphs and dry flies, but most experienced anglers know that to catch the biggest trout in the river, you need to fish big flies."
"Welcome to my world of wet flies, where players have a very intrinsic value to me."
"Wet flies have a history that goes back many, many years."
"There's a massive range of wet flies out there, unbelievable to be honest."
"It's a fun fly, and I guarantee you, for those who have not tried wet fly swinging, it is very successful."
"We would search with wet flies all the time, and man, they're really successful."
"It's pretty, it's a quick fly, versatile, and it fishes like crazy."
"The powers of observation are vital in fly fishing."
"It's these moments in this sport that absolutely leave you gobsmacked."
"It's kind of a hybrid with Kelly Gallup smoke wagon, we have these stacked mayor blue wings on the back."
"The beauty of fly fishing is that flies get so far under the fish's radar, which means that they catch the biggest fish the most frequently."
"My passion has always been Fly Fishing the Flats, sight fishing the stalking permit and Bonefish and Tarpon."
"Fly fishing is so much more challenging in numerous ways, and maybe that's part of the reason why myself and so many others are drawn to this sport."
"This is the most convenient fly fishing gear storage system that I have."
"There is no more convenient system for belt management of your fly fishing tools and equipment than this."
"I learned how to fly fish on the Bighorn River, and it's not a bad place."
"If you like a more active fishing style and like to catch big trout, streamer fishing with a fly rod may become your favorite method to locate fish."
"When the hatch is in full swing like it is now, trout usually switch over from the nymphs and begin taking emergers."
"What a fish! Really exciting to take these highly selective trout on this very flat water."
"I hope you enjoyed those flies because those are two very innovative pupa patterns."
"This fly should probably be outlawed, it's so good."
"Fly fishing has been one of the closest ways that I've bonded with my dad and started to connect with my brother-in-law."
"Bonefish are wonderful adversaries on fly."
"My personal belief on a dry fly is that the silhouette of the fly, the shape that it imprints on the water, is the most important thing there is."
"Fly fishing for tarpon is always a thrill."
"It's sensational to really learn to fly fish."
"It's a LaFontaine Sparkle Pupa; they just flat-out work, almost throughout the year."
"You can see it just inflates that sheath, so it looks like a gas bubble that's around the body of the caddis, which I think is just really cool."
"These CDC fibers look so much like the little filaments that come off a caddis; it's ridiculous when you see them up close."
"These little guys just sort of wash around on the top of the water and look super natural."
"Don't you just love dry fly fishing? Very powerful fish."
"The beauty of the area is incredible with majestic mountains, wildlife, and fantastic Stillwater fly-fishing."
"We're not professionals but we all love fly fishing."
"Fish in front of you first, so before you even step in the water, put the fly in the water where you would initially step in."
"Thanks for watching, if you get any questions, feel free to check us out on Instagram, Maine fly guy, and have a good one."
"Moving water always adds some excitement to fly fishing, and there's just something about the feel of moving water around your feet that makes you glad to be out here."
"Quartering upstream is a great way to avoid drag, which is an unnatural movement of the fly."
"A reach cast is really nothing more than an aerial mend."
"I'm about to absolutely change the way you like to fly fish."
"I was able to mark 50 years of fly fishing this wonderful stream."
"Fly fishing is about making connections to the fish, to the water, and to other anglers along the way."
"It's just one of my favorite flies, period."
"It's one of the most satisfying parts of fly fishing."
"A Tuck cast is where you get your nymphs to land first."
"The best fly rod for nymphing? 9 foot 5 weight."
"Lately I've been turning out some pretty decent dubbing brushes and making some really awesome muskie flies with them."
"That was so cool, first fish on the fly up here in Maine."
"The speed of the fly is important, and the height of your rod is important."
"Tail waters are fantastic areas... the water is typically clear throughout the year."
"The surface strikes to mouse imitations are some of the most adrenaline pumping moments in fly fishing."
"I've got a double tungsten bead stone fly, it's a size 14, it's a little yellow Sally stone fly, this will fish underneath the indicator and tumble in the current."
"Watching that dry fly behave like a natural is the best way for you to get a good drag lead free drift on your nymph."
"There is an incredible variety of nymph patterns available to fly fishers."
"In my travels, I've always found that there are six patterns which seem to work for me everywhere."
"My favorite nymph patterns are the Prince Nymph, the Zug Bug, Bear's Ear, Pheasant Tail, Red Fox Squirrel Tail, and my top producer created by Ian James, the Muncher."
"I've evolved a long ways in my fly-fishing career and as a guide to make things happen a lot faster."