Fly Casting - Casting Large Flies - Episode 19 (feat. Blane Chocklett)

In this episode in our Fly Casting series, Blane Chocklett and Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters discuss the best methods for casting large flies.
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Welcome to Mad River Outfitters, hosted by professional fly fishing guide, Brian Flechsig and his team of fly fishing guides at Mad River Outfitters. On this channel you will find honest fly fishing education, fly fishing tutorials and product reviews. We're passionate about fly fishing and that's what we hope to share here. More information about who we are can be found on our website (www.madriveroutfitters.com) and also on our Instagram (@madriveroutfitters).
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[@chaoyang9080]

Finally, we got the casting tutorial for large flies. Waiting for years.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@kenthomson681]

Lefty Kreh continues to contribute through the legacy of innovative ambassadors like Blane Choklett. Thank you, Blane, Brian and, of course, Lefty

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@billbromer]

Wow, what a great video. Every one of Blane’s suggestions applies to any size fly - so helpful. Loved hearing Blane’s story during the FFI Expo.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here!!!

[@trouterman420]

Lol you got Brian in full camo and Blane's wearing his hi-vis Alaskan crabber bibs

[@Madriveroutfitters]

They kinda offset each other here?

[@Swamp-Fox]

Casting tips from Blane, Brian, & Lefty.....Heck yeah!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@RackCrossStudio]

That fly on SoHo could cause a lot of excitement 🎣 Thanks for the words of wisdom 👍🏻

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@philstevens6934]

Brian this was absolutely terrific. Last summer I used several of Blane's game changers while fishing up in northern Wisconsin. And my arm got very very tired and sore. No more after this video. Many many thanks and now am off to practice.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for watching. Happy to help.

[@jaykaneshige6251]

Brian... Props to Blane. Lots of great advice. My large flies are not his large size, but I know his tips will definitely help. And that straight line pull off is amazing. Never thought about it but I do that on my backhanded water load cast all the time which casts better than my front version more often than not. Great casting episodes... Finally subscribing now... thx. and thanks to Lefty too.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@zanelorimer4030]

Thank you so much for doing this episode. Awesome 👍

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@thomaswetherington6683]

Great stuff, Blane and MRO!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Appreciate you being here.

[@whatchadoinwhatchadoin9415]

Thanks guys for the casting knowledge!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@mikehulsey4813]

Love the video, but like always, I knew I would as soon as I saw it posted!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. We appreciate the support.

[@TezukuriLure]

Amazingly smooth casting!!!
Thanks Blane & Brian!!!
Excellent casting introduction ever!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@jaykaneshige6251]

Hello Kenji-san. I checked out your videos. Very interesting but unfortunately... Sansei desu... and I don't speak Nihongo. But some things are universally understood. So did you ever start spey casting in Japan?

[@theoutdoordad7395]

Wonderful content from modern master instructors, thank you.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@ArthriticAngler]

One of your best yet

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for being here.

[@michaelglowacki7539]

Great information as usual. Thanks again

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@andrefetchison2790]

This video added 40 feet to my musky fly casts using half the false casts, and effort. Awesomeness 👌 👏

[@Madriveroutfitters]

That is great to hear!!!! Thanks for watching and for the support.

[@thatonebeone]

love the info..learned so much ..i will be placing my order soon from you guys

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much. We appreciate the support.

[@89Ludwigs]

Awesome video ! Casting the big stuff forces you to pay more attention to your casting style.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@myronnicholassenchyshak9726]

Outstanding teaching!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@garnethumelsine5358]

I'm self taught like Blaine, I had the advantage of having a librarian Mom that got me all the books I could hope for. I had the pleasure of meeting Blaine at one of Tony Friedrick's Lefty Kreh Tie Fests

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@richardbutts6512]

Awesome info !! Now to put it in practice!! Thanks ya all !! Tight Lines!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@johnshipley9755]

Thanks for the video casting big flies is different pike,musky big largemouth it is a art in itself I have Two Sage pike & musky rods,one sage largemouth rod .

[@Madriveroutfitters]

It is an art!!! Thanks for watching.

[@jasonvenesky2438]

Great stuff!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@jameswill1862]

The "A" Team, great job guys..

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@gregoryeddowes2275]

two of the best

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here!!!

[@edwardmlotkiewicz2343]

Great video on casting large flies. As a saltwater fly fisher, casting large, heavy flies have always been a problem. I'll be practicing this method.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@davidanderson2651]

It’s a pity you’re at the other side of the pond DA from the UK👍🎣

[@Madriveroutfitters]

We are as close as your phone!!!

[@Worthrhetime]

Appreciate it . Thank you.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@jetcat132]

Wow.
All that pain trying to pick a bunch of line up with the frog last year…
This is really gonna help.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@neverhomeguideservice]

Quality info. You saved me $!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@toddwmac]

Thanks guys...great stuff. Kinda like working on my golf swing. Any thoughts on oversizing reels? I'm setting up a dedicated 7 weight streamer rod and thinking about using a 9. Thanks!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Please contact the folks at the shop directly with your questions and they will be happy to help. That’s what they do.

[@damnitman1969]

Lefty was the man I took a casting clinic with him about 30 years ago and he was throwing a full line with half a 6wt into a 25 mph wind simply amazing

[@Madriveroutfitters]

He was an amazing man. Thanks for watching.

[@johnr909]

Lefty was the undisputed master of the cast

[@joshsamuelson1793]

I don't use flies that big but this is helpful in dialing in my side cast.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@mrfirepm30]

Great video love the info. Now taking into consideration the second most important aspect of the set up. What about the leader? Obviously using big flies and bigger rods for 9 inch flies what about the leader for 5 and 6 weight leaded streamers 3-6 inches in length. Is there a specific formula you have used?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Please contact the folks at the shop directly and they will be happy to help. E-mail them or give them a call.

[@OregonFishingAdventures]

Thanks for this maybe I'll have less arm fatigue when I'm chuckin streamers

[@Madriveroutfitters]

We hope so. Thanks for watching.

[@theschwiftyone9843]

Do you ever use short Skagit lines on these rods and do single handed spey casts?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please contact the folks at the shop with your questions and they will be happy to help. You can e-mail them or give them a call. Thanks.

[@bigmick812]

Late to the comments. But this is gonna be very helpful for my casting. Also I’m
Curious. For the 8 & 10 wt BC Big Fly Rods; is there a recommended fly size?
ie 8 wt , 2-4” flies etc?
Thanks again.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Please contact the folks at the shop directly with your questions and they will be happy to help.

[@chrisruef9221]

I love the technique but it's difficult to cast like this in a boat with three. One on the bow and one on the stern and a guide running the trolling motor. Think big fly in your ear.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

All in the positioning of the boat. Pretty easy actually. Thanks for watching.

[@ryanbfor3]

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[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for noticing. He does work for them…..that’s his job.

[@veegh90]

What flyline is Blane using? Im interested of trying out something else then Vision Flyfishing are making.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. We don’t have that intel here but Brian might know. You can email him or give him a call at the shop.

[@zachcromer4097]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@chasefear]

"Slack Kills" T-Shirt?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Stay tuned!

[@dwgoutdoors831]

Where can I find the outfit Brian is rocking here. That man’s got drip

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Simms CX Jacket and Bibs. He only shops at Mad River Outfitters.

[@ChaoYang-rt6ss]

So called 'Opening wide, shooting tight'

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@JoshSmith-on6qn]

Which fly line is Blaine using in this video?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Hybrid Game Changer is typically what he uses for Musky.

[@charlesmurray1220]

What weight line / rod is he casting here?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

It’s surely a BC Big Fly Rod so 8,10 or 12 but not sure which. You could contact Brian at the shop and he may know for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@jamessims5240]

What about wading river fishermen. We don’t always have 90 feet behind us. I’m wondering if this “on a plane” technique would work. I’m not questioning this technique at all obviously this man is a world class caster I’m just trying to apply it to my fishing conditions.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Feel free to call the shop and discuss with Brian. He’s always happy to chat and help.

[@philstevens6934]

Belay my last comment. Watched the video again (fourth time) and I see what is was doing wrong.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and for the update! Feel free to call the shop if any further questions.

[@owenmurray1745]

Why does Blane look like he’s going to a Swedish disco party

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Not sure but he did mention he was heading to Sweden right after this filming. Strange. Thanks for watching.

[@lonewizzard8456]

W.W.L.D.?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@durrantalan]

Do Americans have to wear hot orange fishing gear as well as hunting gear?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

They don’t have to…….but some choose to! Thanks for watching.

[@DanielSwe93]

Love it! Reminds you of the good ol' orange Grundéns bibs from Sweden. Bring back hot orange, I'd say!