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Understanding a Mayfly Spinner Fall: What Pattern Fly to Use
For Many anglers a Mayfly spinner fall is something mysterious, and something they have rarely seen before. However, a spinner fall is exciting and a fly fishing event that any angler would hope for. Knowing how a spinner fall works for the angler and knowing the type of pattern to use during one can make you successful the next time you see one.
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Whispering Trout, What is Fish Whispering?
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Fish Whispering is an old school way of gently caring for, and then releasing trout safely and harmlessly. Done improperly, you can hurt trout by grabbing it to tightly, holding a twisting trout against you, and holding trout in the air too long to take pictures and videos. Whispering trout is a way to gently release trout unharmed back into the river.
Reading Water in Small Rivers Vol 1
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Reading the water is a critical act all good anglers use. It's looking at a river or stream and finding where the trout live. Often the difference between an average fly fisherman and an exceptional fly fisherman is their ability or inability to read the water. This video delves into how we read the water in small rivers and some tricks you can use to make you a better reader of water.
Beginning Nymphing Strategies: How to Choose the Right Nymphs
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Choosing the right combination of nymphs should be an opening strategy before even getting your wading boots wet. Often times we just tie on any nymph of fancy and hope for the best with no strategy in mind. Good thought and logic into choosing what combinations of flies should work well on the river you are about to fly fish often makes adjustments to that strategy more effective as the day go...
Spring High Desert River Nymphing, Finding a Lost River Unfished by Others.
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From Canada to Mexico to Nevada there are high desert rivers than run East of the coastal mountains. In many of these rivers' trout live unmolested by other anglers, campers or just people in general. Finding and fishing these rivers is as simple as finding a blue line on a map and doing the research it takes to unfold the mystery. This video is about such a search.
Nymphing 3 Spring Creeks on Opening Day, Drop Shot Nymphing at it's Best
Просмотров 388Месяц назад
Most folks associate spring creeks with tiny dry flies and picky trout. Well, I'm one of those anglers too. However, in Rome to as the Romans do. In my case, when trout are not on the surface feeding then I'm going to go down and get them. Yes, you can nymph spring creeks and watch how I do it.
How to Fix and Perfect Your Dry Fly Cast
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Everyone who dry fly fishes wants to have a perfect cast and perfect presentation. A perfect presentation comes from a perfect cast. This video quickly points out to you the 2 things you can do that will change the way you dry fly cast forever.
How I Wade Rivers Wet, Tips to Safely Wade Wet
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Wading wet is simply wading a river without using waders. Most sane folks wade wet in summer when it's hot. However, there are some healthy tips that will make your wading wet experience safe and fun. I'll explain how I have done it for nearly 60 years of fly fishing.
Drop Shot with Indicator on High, Muddy Spring Water
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Normally it's not necessary to Drop Shot Nymph with a strike indicator. However, there are times when it becomes an essential tool to catching trout on high, muddy and fast-moving rivers.
Streamside Fly Fishing Entomology Books Anglers Should Have on Hand
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What we as fly anglers try to do is imitate aquatic insects with fur, feathers, and hooks. Lifting rocks, pumping a Trouts stomach, or visually seeing what bugs are being eaten often times leaves us scratching our heads as to what aquatic insect they may be. Correctly identifying what they are can make your day on the river. Having a ready reference to what these bugs are and what flies to use ...
Extend Your Drop Shot Nymphing Leader Using an Extender
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You can extend the length of your drop shot leader by using an extender. If you have never heard of extenders, then watch this video.
How I Created My Own Fly Fishing Hip Pack Wading Belt System
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After years of using a variety of fly fishing vests, butt packs, sling packs, parachute packs and sling packs I, for the past couple of years have developed a wading pack that finally works for me.
How to Convert Floating Line to Sink Tip Line in 90 Seconds Streamer Fishing
Просмотров 6373 месяца назад
Most streamer anglers use floating or sink tip lines when streamer fishing. However eventually you will want to use one or the other. This means having to add a new spool or reel into service. This takes time and effort to the point of not doing it. Using a sink tip line, you are stuck with 10 to 15 feet of sinking tip when what you really need is only 6 feet. The results are a lot of sinking l...
Navigating Spring Runoff, Where I Fly Fish During Spring Runoff
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Late spring runoff is when the snow in our mountains melt, swelling our rivers to maximum levels filled with mud making many rivers almost impossible to fly fish. Instead of waiting for the rivers to calm down there are still places to fly fish where trout are eager to feed on Blue Winged Olive mayflies. Places where fly fishing is easy, and trout are eager to eat our fake BWO.
Perfecting the Drop Shot Nymphing Cast, Do's and Don'ts
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Drop shot nymphing is by far an extremely effective way to catch trout. However, like all forms of modern nymphing the physical cast is the hardest to learn. Done correctly you will present your nymphs right in the face of trout. Done incorrectly and your success rate will suffer. Learning the key movements of the fly rod and the correct drift is the key. I will show you the correct casting met...
Economy of Time, The Fly Fishing Concept used to Catch More Trout
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Economy of Time, The Fly Fishing Concept used to Catch More Trout
Fly Fishing Winter Tailwater River Browns: Strategies and Flies.
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Fly Fishing Winter Tailwater River Browns: Strategies and Flies.
Know What Causes us to Fail in Nymphing and Become a Great Nymph Fisherman
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Know What Causes us to Fail in Nymphing and Become a Great Nymph Fisherman
Fly Fishing with a Lanyard, Why I Use One and How I Use One.
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Fly Fishing with a Lanyard, Why I Use One and How I Use One.
What Size Nymph Should I Use in Winter? Q and A With the Old Fish Hobo
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What Size Nymph Should I Use in Winter? Q and A With the Old Fish Hobo
Snake River Bass, Fly Fishing SW Idaho's Lower Snake River for Bass
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Snake River Bass, Fly Fishing SW Idaho's Lower Snake River for Bass
Winter Fly Fishing Seminar by Mike Sandifer, 6 Condensed Volumes
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Winter Fly Fishing Seminar by Mike Sandifer, 6 Condensed Volumes
Choosing the Right Midge Pattern for Winter Fly Fishing
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Choosing the Right Midge Pattern for Winter Fly Fishing
Drop Shot Euro Nymphing Tying the Universal Nymphing Leader
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Drop Shot Euro Nymphing Tying the Universal Nymphing Leader
Winter Midge Hatch, Fly Fishing Tiny Midges
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Winter Midge Hatch, Fly Fishing Tiny Midges
Winter Drop Shot Nymphing High Desert River
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Winter Drop Shot Nymphing High Desert River
Fly Fishing the Winter Midge Hatches: Dry Fly and Nymphing
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Fly Fishing the Winter Midge Hatches: Dry Fly and Nymphing
Fly Fishing, Winter Emergency Bug Out Bag. Nymph Fishing or Dry Fly Fishing
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Fly Fishing, Winter Emergency Bug Out Bag. Nymph Fishing or Dry Fly Fishing
Winter: Keeping Your Feet Warm All Day
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Winter: Keeping Your Feet Warm All Day
I have been drop shot nymphing a lot this year & caught loads of fish.Last night I was missing a few fish I think i shouldn't have though.This seems to happen more when slightly windy.I have a couple of questions for you.Do you always run your rig slightly overweight rather than underweight. Do you always want to feel that bottom all the way through the drift when leading.As opposed to euronymphing where often you slightly underweight & see the takes more on your sighter.I am thinking with drop shot.It's best to overweight keep tight & relying on feeling most takes.Would you say this is the best approach with drop shot nymphing. Cheers
Absolutely. I often get the question, " How much lead should I use". Well, there is no answer to this question. As you might guess, every river and saturation are different. However, I will answer question bay stating, it is always better to error on too much lead than not enough. Not enough lead means your flies are not in the target zone of the trout and you will not catch any trout. Error on too much lead and you will still catch trout, except now you run the risk of hanging your lead up on the bottom. I like to feel my lead tapping on the bottom. This is kind of mis-leading because on gravel bottoms you will often not feel your weight on the bottom. For me it is a feel, and you will acquire this feel in time. I just finished my latest book, Drop Shot Nymphing, A Definitive Guide. This will be out around fall. Here I have devoted a whole chapter on "Weight Management" where I go into this issue in more depth. As far as Euro style nymphing goes, it is difficult, or in some cases impossible to add weight in order to keep your nymphs in the target zone. In DS it is extremely easy to maintain proper weight management as an adjustment to the changing river bottom. I do have on my channel, topical videos on these issues and more on DS. Thanks for the well thought out comment.
Cool Video! I can see the benefit and have enjoyed one myself. I eventually found the jingle jangle annoying. If you move slow and don't bend over much, then no big deal though
A other great video Mike fish whisper good to know thank again and keep watching 👍
It seems to me if you do something long enough similar solutions will present themselves to you! I use a quite similar Fanny pack which I added a wide nylon strap to lengthen the original one so I can carry it diagonally over my shoulder across my body on my back. I spin it around to the front to access it and return it to keep it out of my way! I carry a folding knife clipped in a in an open sheath on my pants belt on a lanyard thru a pants belt loop so I can’t loose it but still easily use it. My flys are generalist patterns that can resemble many trout foods. My net is also carried in a narrow bag with a wide strap in the same way. I like a telescopic net to extend my range. The bag keeps the net from getting tangled in bushes as I walk thru narrow wooded trails etc. I also have my flys in pill bottles to organize them! My dropper flys are tied on short stiff mono loops and stuck in foam which once was inside an old life jacket. They are kept in a zip lock bag so if one falls out of the foam it is still easy to find and won’t get lost opening and closing my pouch! A pair of fishing haemostats/ cutters and a bug net for my hat ( in a zip lock) are also useful items in my kit, Etc. Good videos on your Chanel! Thanks!
Thank you for your well thought out comment. You have some great ideas; one I might incorporate into my own belt. You are right, the longer you are at this game of fly fishing the more things you pick up. What was once the diamond of your eye, today is lost among all your gear in the garage.
Do you know anything about above the dam?!
If you're using flies on hooks at size 14 or bigger it's much easier to use a snapper holding the flies.
That’s the beautiful thing about DS, you do what works for you. The fish doesn’t know what a Snap Swivel is.
I just recently made a DIY lanyard based on the Golden Trout design. I'm still tuning it in, but I really like it. DIY is great because it's highly customizable and repairable.
Don't use lead shot in any Maine body of water if you are caught you will not be fishing anymore. Lead shot is illegal in Maine!!!
Do these same observations work on any fish other than trout?
Absolutely
More great info!
Good info for us gals too! 👍😊
Another great video Mike!
Another gem of a video from a true master.
I'm with you Mike - Spring creeks are my fav. Thanks for the great videos!
Is this video missing sound?
No I just checked it for you.
A short master class in making beautiful efficient and accurate dry fly casts. I've been privileged to have one on one coaching with Mike. He’s the best!
Great instructional video Mike! 👍
Beautiful! Now that's the type of fishing I like! No people! 👍
Mike, thank you for a great show.I have one question we have a lot of wood in our streams here. Can we you a ĺighter 4 inch if we tear off.RJC
Yes no problem
I've been doing the same drop shot. The problem I have is so many rat nest after a catch.
Yeah drop shotting like most euro styles of modern nymphing have that same problem. Once in the net a rats nest can happen. I reserve my net for larger trout and most under 12 inches I try to shake off the fly.
I do something quite similar using tungsten coated poly leaders as my sink tips with a short leader already attached! I cut off the flys and remove the leader, saving it for later, add my poly leader with a loop to loop to my floating fly line, add the flys and ready to go! Not that different from your method which will work just as well! Great minds think alike or so I’ve been told! 👍👍😊😊
I almost always fish a steamer type fly on the point such as a Muddler or baitfish imitation and a smaller wet fly such as a Hares ear soft hackle etc. on a short stiffer mono looped tag (4-5” long) attached above a knot with the loop, on a self constructed tapered leader with a 6-8 lb test Florocarbon tippet about 24 “ long. I use perfection loops to connect the tippet to the leader for easy replacement. Sometimes I hook two trout on one cast …. My theory is the trout sees the “minnow” chasing the wet fly and its territorial predatory instincts kick in! Only land both perhaps 50% of the time!! But some fun nonetheless! Tight lines!
Perfect! Not a thing wrong with what you are doing.
Ive been throwing flies for 64 years now. The absolute best way to "perfect" your casts is to go do it and watch other guys. I had one lesson on swinging wet flies. Everything else was from doing and watching. So watch the video and then go fish. The fish will teach you good casts from poor casts.
Couldn't agree more!
Great video, I’m excited to try this method. One thing I’m puzzled about is what knot do you use to tie your 3dr fly directly to the leader? In the video you just tie an overhand knot, and it’s unlikely that would hold a fish… thanks!
It's called an in-line nymph, meaning the nymph is tied directly to the leader. I rarely do this anymore because once you tie it on you can't take it off. Any knot will do the job and you are right, if there is a weak point on the leader it is this knot.
The main reason I do not have spools of tippet on a lanyard is because the tippet would be exposed to uv rays when outside and the tippet will be weakened over time! Instead, I make my own leaders at home and carry 1/2 dozen with extra spools of various tippet that I may need but inside zippered pockets of a sling pack I carry over my shoulders on my back with my flys etc. My knife is on a strong looped string, looped thru a belt loop, in a knife case on the belt. The knife is accessible to use but cannot be lost because it is tied on my jeans…..lost a couple before I devised this method…case opened after getting snagged and knife fell out!! I tie everything on my pack with zingers or strong line so it is accessible but cannot be lost, such as haemostats! Even the zingers are further secured! Going thru the bush, there are many ways your stuff can snag on branches etc. and you may not even know it is gone until you need it later!
Very good information. I'm an old fish hobo who loves to see what others are doing. I might, as in the case of your comment, steal a thing or 2 that will help me.
@@northwestschoolofflyfishin1543 Glad you found something useful in my comments, you are most welcome to take what you find useful! I am always seeking new info such as you provide! Fly fishing and fly tying are never ending journeys to perfect that we will never achieve but we keep on trying, that is what I find so interesting! Tight lines! Keep on trucking!
Been fly fishing for 56 years! Also open face spin fish on occasion! Often wondered why few suggest using a light limber spinning rod to drop shot fly fish with a bobber (indicator) to adjust depth! Weight on the end of the line with the flys above it at different heights similar to what you present here!! That’s how many fish earth worms! Why not add flys above a weight with a small bobber?? Easy to cast where you want, no back cast to snag bushes etc.? Think it could be just as fish catching as with a fly rod!! Can’t see any reason it shouldn’t work!!
Conceptually it is exactly the same thing. I'm currently writing a book on drop shot nymphing. Historically drop shot nymphing is barrowed from spin fishing.
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I am the exact opposite. I like booted waders even when it is 90 degrees. It protects me against rattle snakes, ticks, poison oak and bushes. I also sink into silt all the time. It is worse than sand. It annoys me during fishing and cleaning it is a chore afterwards.
I like what i'm learning from your videos. I havent caught on yet....Are you using this drop shot rig with a floating fly line or what are you using for your main line?
Well, this is a good question on your part. No part of Drop Shotting should be mis-understood. I use a 10 ft. 6 wt. rod; with that I use an inexpensive weight forward 6 wt. floating line. WF6F. If you have any other questions, you can contact me via the beginning of every video is my contact from my website. Here I can give you a more Indepth answers.
After checking my maps and trout routes app, there are 2 Malad Rivers in Idaho. There is one Malad River that forms in Gooding where the Big Wood and Little Wood rivers confluence together and that river empties into the Snake River at Hagerman. The other Malad River starts south of Pocatello near the town of Malad. That river forms from a spring/pond and flows south to Utah. Is this correct? I got confused when looking for this river.
You are correct. The Malad I'm talking about is 10 minutes South of the town Bliss on Hwy 84 in Southwest Idaho. You can check the flows on the river by accessing Idaho Power Stream Flows. The river is listed as MaladB, the B for Bliss. You will not get accurate flows from USGS. I fish the river just above the Snake River. You will be able to find it on Google Maps or Trout Routes. Sorry for the confusion.
@@northwestschoolofflyfishin1543 thanks! I’m looking for a nice place to fly fish that isn’t only stocked with planted fish. I can’t wait for the irrigation influx to slow a little so I can try my luck on the little wood river outside of Richfield. I also want to take a trip to the east fork Boise River as well. Im enjoying your channel. Thanks for the videos!
Would be nice if you demonstrated what you are advocating rather than just talking.
What length rod is that?
I'm using a 10ft 6wt. Rainshadow fly rod.
Mike.. i stumbled across your channel only a couple months ago, and just got back from a fly fishing trip. Your method is absolutely deadly to say the least. Ive been using an indicator for a long time. No more. Its just not needed with your method and i thank you. I actually got tired of catching fish lol. I used 8 lb floro for my leader. My question.. since the floro is invisible to the fish, why cant i use the same 8 lb for the dropper tags? Have you tried that? Thank you in advance sir.. your method was an absolute game changer for me
There are no rules in Drop Shot nymphing. I'm in the process of writing another book, Drop Shot Nymphing, where I am continually saying this throughout the book. However, the reason I use 6lb fluoro on all of my 8, 10, and 12 pound leaders is, If the flies get caught on the bottom I want the flies to break off and not the whole leader. It's much easier to tie on a fly than change a leader. 6lb fluoro is a great combination of strength and free flowing movement which we want our nymph to do. I hope this helps.
@@northwestschoolofflyfishin1543 excellent i didnt think of that.. thank you sir!
Great tips! I see so many guys taking forever to get rods out of the tube and rigged up. That would drive me nuts.
Thanks for sharing. I have a Borger color system booklet with data sheets
Good system.
I would need to see examples....that's just me
Thanks for the info
You made a great decision I wanted to but wife wanted to stay with family just learned to deal with it 😢
Great info Mike it’s to bad I live in central California I would like to take a trip to Idaho sounds like an adventure enjoy your video 👍
Caught my first trout on a fly as a young boy on the Kern River. I to am from that area. Left for Idaho over 30 some years ago.
Good stuff. I’m always looking to minimize. thank you.
Very clever Mike like the lumber belt 👍I am still hooked on the vest never know
Absolutely nothing wrong with that. I keep a couple of old vests hanging around just in case.
I’m learning the drop shot rig right now. Once I get my fly with the perfection loop tied, I am struggling with getting that onto my leader. I can’t get the loop to sinch down
I’ve not had that issue. The only thing I can think of is once you have put the fly through the loop and begin pulling the knot on the loop is stuck and won’t go through. That’s happened, I just keep working it.
Thanks Mike. I just ordered another system to minimalize. I may incorporate the belt ideal. Hopefully, the new one won’t be added to the wall of gear😁
LOL 😂my wall can’t hold 1 more thing
So if I have 5 WF I would do WF5FS-3 sec. just making sure thank you much Mike👍
Yes your reel is spooled with 5 weight floating line and you are drop shot nymphing with that line. You would add a sink tip head using 4 to 8 foot section depending on your needs
Thank you so much Mike , I dry flyed and now getting into other options just wanting to learn the correct way thanks again for your support
@@jeromefynaut8177 Great 👍
Ha Mike went to Wall Mart the other day and couldn’t find the Stone Creek sinking line isn’t a sinking fly line? Or a monofilament? Just a little confused about it I know you probably can help and I have 2 pairs of cocoons one slim line copper and pilot in gray great polarized hope you can help thanks again Mike
Hi Jerome, When I say sinking line, I don't mean a mono or Fluro type line. A full sinking FLY LINE, say a 6wt, you will see on the box being labeled WF6FS The S for Sinking. The WF for weight forward. Type 1,2 3, or 6 would be how many inches per second. Type 3 would be 3 inches per second. Stone Creek has a website so you can order it online from them. You never know what Walmart may have in stock so try Walmart online.
Hi Mike have a question about your sunglasses are they cocoons, with copper or amber lenses I where glasses also let me know I need to spot fish,have a pair of cocoons with copper lenses thank you again
I’m blind without my glasses. XL cocoon slate grey polarized Aviators is what I wear. I like them and due a new pair. I’ll use the old pair as a back up.
Practical, helpful information. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Mike great video thanks what I am talking about I just enjoy being out there just got to gear up for the winter months also knowing you’re streams thanks again 👍
Right on
You mentioned briefly that you want your flies moving slightly faster than the current. Do you feel that way for just drop shot nymphing or do you feel that way for all styles of nymphing?
All styles. Moving the nymph at the same speed or slightly faster than the current. The rod and rod tip are constantly moving. All this to maintain a straight line connection from the nymph to your hand.
I like your opinions I got hooked on the hype of social media I’ve dry fly on and off the last 30 years and euro nymphing looked to be a challenge you had 3 great options something to consider great video I fish the local areas of sierra and sequoia I enjoy the serenity and what God created I am 67 young how beautiful is that thank you for your 3 opinion 👍
I was raised fly fishing the Kern River as a boy. The Sierra’s was my playground. I too am 67 years young. I’ve written a couple of books where l mention my experiences FF the Kern River back then. Thank you for your kind comments. I’ve written a monthly newsletter since 2017 where my writing has taken a more philosophical and beauty approach to fly fishing. I write and teach about the core principles of FF passed down by old mentors who are now dead. These concepts are widely practiced by exceptional and master fly fishermen but not mentioned much on RUclips. Tight lines to you.