Dude, great video. I'm an avid angler and have been using conventional spinning gear all my life. Just starting out with fly fishing , your video helped explain ALOT! Thanks for the video.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
As an absolute beginner, this is just what I was after. Having gone out just once so far, I want to improve my presentation of my nymph and this tutorial will definitely help me do that. Subbed!
Just bought my first kit yesterday, and started watching videos and found this one… Now I’m a pro!! lol No, but seriously this was amazingly helpful for something that seems so intimidating (like golf) Thank you so much!
I’ve got my golf game (shitty) down pat. Lake Erie walleye 👌. I built my own rods and bought what I think I need to fly fish. This though..ughh. It’s a different game according to you tube and I’m sure it is. I’m excited to try on my own in a week from today. Practicing my casts/throws/pitches. ✌️
You guys have been awesome with your videos, and podcast's! bought a starter pack before i leave for poland, and going to use the time away to get really good Fly fishing! I'll have to leave another review when i get everything and catch my first fish!
Hi Alex and Spencer Love the videos you put out without getting to tangled up in the weeds. I did buy your VFC starter set however have not used it yet. I guess I live vicariously on you tube That and I live in So Cal and will have to drive to far and stay in a motel to find any decent fly fishing rivers. Please keep up your podcast they are very much appreciated!
Thank you for the content. I am just getting started and your videos have been my go to. It’s awesome how welcoming and encouraging the fly community is.
Excellent presentation on a key subject. Thanks for the explanations, visual aids add pros and cons. Mind going a little further? How to make our own leaders? (Butt, midsection & tippets?) General taper guidelines.. Butt = 6.0' ft of 0.023" Midsection = 2.0' of 0.017" Tippet = 18" of 0.008 This would be very helpful information. Any recommendations would be appreciated 😊
I've watched several videos before this one and created a list of questions as I watched. This ANSWERED sooo many questions. I'll honestly watch it a few times this week, and take notes. Saving and downloading for future use.
Just watched your video and subscribed as your content is brilliant for those of all experience , who are just learning or getting back into it after time off ,thanks 🤝
I have been known to skip the backing on my river rigs... I've never cast further than 50 feet, and not even the pb of 22 inches pulled out much more than 20 feet. My reel drys faster and doesn't freeze up in the winter, or stay we long enough to grow something smelly. That said I have also put simple kite string on as backing. And am also experiencing with tarred bank line as backing. Thoughts?
I usually recommend just starting with a 4x leader. Gets the job done in most situations. But if you decide you want to start fishing with streamers more, I would get some 3x. Or if you are wanting to fish smaller dry flies (sizes 16+) I would get some 5x.
I'll probably stick with just using a spool of light mono to make my leaders from, but might buy a couple of off the shelf leaders to see if i can tell the difference when the taper's there. Of course, all help gratefully grabbed, so here's hoping (it sure as hell can't make my delivery any worse ;)
Hey guys. Another great video. Have a question that has nothing to do with any of this 😂. Having a background in bass and panfish, I've always watched the barometer religiously. Falling barometer, front moving in. Great fish bite. Rising barometer, post frontal conditions. Really tuff bite. In all my research, videos watched, have never heard any mention of the effects of barometer on trout. Are there any effects? Thanks in advance
Appreciate it! 😎👍🏽 Ummmm. No. To be honest, I had to look up what exactly you were talking about. Haha. But after reading an article or two, it might have some merit for trout fishing. But like you, I’ve never seen a video or read an article about it.
Fly line color makes a difference. Indicator color makes more. I’ve had days where white or drab colored indicators are the difference between 5 and 50 fish.
Good video. Does the Butt diameter of the leader vs the diameter of the fly line make a difference? Can I have a 4wt leader attached to a 6wt fly line?
Hey Aaron. Not super familiar with float fishing. But would be happy to chat about it. Go fill out the contact us page on our website and we can get it figured out. 😎👍🏽 www.venturesflyco.com
Question, I just bought a rod and reel, had green line on it already, but I think it’s just got green fly line on it. Is that possible. How long does back need rob, fly line and the leader.
The tippet gets shorter and shorter when you start tying another fly or nymph. The leader will also become shorter when attaching a tippet with the surgeons knot. Isn’t it better to use a tippet ring??? Thanks for info!!!
Good point. Personal preference on that one. Some people don’t like tippet rings because of drag (dry fly situations mostly) and being difficult to see/attach cause they are so dang small. Lol.
I am a newbie to fly fishing. I bought a random box of flies from Amazon.. how can I figure out what size the flies are to be able to make the calculation? Appreciate any help, I am guessing I need to buy different sized hooks and match them up?
Hey! Good question. Might be worth buying a couple of size 10, 12, 14, & 16 flies so you can compare. They also have “hook gauges” that you help get a ball park number. Hope this helps. 😎👍🏽
I’ve always heard that mono is also abrasion resistant and has more stretch, that’s why catfish guys will use a mono leader compared to braid. But I’m not sure if that’s applicable for these really light test lines.
That means it can fish with either line, so you can pick your line based on the size of flies you're going to throw/fish you're targeting. 6wt is better for trout and bass, a 7wt is better for larger flies, some pike fishing, bass, and it's a bit too heavy for most trout.
Or you can get a loop that you can attach to the fly line...i bought one at the fly shop. And they helped me to put that onto my line too. My fly line had a loop originally,but i caught a catfish when i was asp fishing on the river,and it broke my fly line at the loop. So i had too cut it back an inch.
We’ll only use tippet if we … 1.) need to extend the leader or replace the thin end after cutting it off throughout the rig changes 2.) Set up different rigs (like you said, on a dry dropper) A fresh 9 ft leader straight out of the package is ready to fish. 😎🤙🏽
@@EnvySorryes but I’d use a palomar knot myself to achieve that. You could look up drop shot rig for bass fishing and I think it is the exact same idea
I find it frustrating that, even though I'm an amateur caster, my line never, ever *EVER* lands in a straight line. NOT at least, like the instructors here on YT. There is ALWAYS some sort of curve, bend or wrinkle in the line. It's RIO line and man, it's frustrating!!
Hey! Thanks for sharing. Definitely think it’s something we can figure out. Would love to chat about it. Reach out via DM (Instagram, Tiktok) or Email (livereellife@venturesflyco.com) and we can get it figured out. 😎🤙🏽
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This is by far the best explanation on the internet, you guys have a great way of making things easy to understand. Thanks for a great video
Thanks so much for the kind feedback. Glad you found it helpful. Plenty more coming your way!
Now I know where I can learn what I need to get started at 75 years old and still learning... It's all about having FUN...
Agreed! 😎🤙🏽
65 and just bought my first fly rod/reel, can’t wait to learn more
This is the best and most concise video ever. Thank you
haha Glad you found it helpful and worth your time!
Dude, great video. I'm an avid angler and have been using conventional spinning gear all my life. Just starting out with fly fishing , your video helped explain ALOT! Thanks for the video.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Glad it could help you out! Good luck out there. 😎🤙🏽
It was my understanding that a tapered leader has a section of tippet at the end, no need to add , just replace as necessary.
That is correct. You’ll only need to add tippet as it gets shorter from changing flies or getting snagged. 😎🤙🏽
Leader = butt + tippet.
Some tapered leader is colored. Add clear/transparent tippet to improve stealth
Bro no joke just watch all the master class videos YESTERDAY and was waiting for this to come out. You guys are the best!
Freak yeahhhhh! Can’t tell you how stoked we are to hear it. Thanks for the kind feedback. 😎🤙🏽
Alex, so much better having you teach than others. Excellent presentations and your diagrams with graphics is on point. Thx Alex!
Glad you found it helpful!! 😎🤙🏽
Hello - live in the UK - novice fly fisherman - excellent explanation/ advice in this video series - Thanks
As an absolute beginner, this is just what I was after. Having gone out just once so far, I want to improve my presentation of my nymph and this tutorial will definitely help me do that. Subbed!
Stoked to hear it! Hope you enjoy the rest of the series. Let us know how it goes out there on the water.
Videos are clear, easy to consume and not condescending. Love it, thanks so much!
Glad it was helpful! 😎🤙🏽
Very good presentation 👏👏👏 I actually subscribed and gave it a thumbs up 👍
Your a natural, makes me want to go out there and try Fly Fishing 🎣 😂😂😂
Excellent video man, I just bought my first fly rod yesterday, and man it was intimidating just getting to that step. This is super helpful. Thanks!
Awesome. Glad you found it helpful! Let us know if we can help in any way.
Just bought my first kit yesterday, and started watching videos and found this one… Now I’m a pro!! lol
No, but seriously this was amazingly helpful for something that seems so intimidating (like golf) Thank you so much!
Awesome! Glad you’ve found them helpful.
I’ve got my golf game (shitty) down pat. Lake Erie walleye 👌. I built my own rods and bought what I think I need to fly fish. This though..ughh. It’s a different game according to you tube and I’m sure it is. I’m excited to try on my own in a week from today. Practicing my casts/throws/pitches. ✌️
You guys have been awesome with your videos, and podcast's! bought a starter pack before i leave for poland, and going to use the time away to get really good Fly fishing! I'll have to leave another review when i get everything and catch my first fish!
Love to hear it! Glad you’ve found them helpful.
Hi Alex and Spencer Love the videos you put out without getting to tangled up in the weeds. I did buy your VFC starter set however have not used it yet. I guess I live vicariously on you tube That and I live in So Cal and will have to drive to far and stay in a motel to find any decent fly fishing rivers. Please keep up your podcast they are very much appreciated!
Very cool! Let us know how it goes out there on the water!
Thank you for the content. I am just getting started and your videos have been my go to. It’s awesome how welcoming and encouraging the fly community is.
Pumped to hear it! Glad you've found them helpful!
Excellent presentation on a key subject. Thanks for the explanations, visual aids add pros and cons. Mind going a little further? How to make our own leaders? (Butt, midsection & tippets?) General taper guidelines..
Butt = 6.0' ft of 0.023"
Midsection = 2.0' of 0.017"
Tippet = 18" of 0.008
This would be very helpful information. Any recommendations would be appreciated 😊
I've watched several videos before this one and created a list of questions as I watched.
This ANSWERED sooo many questions.
I'll honestly watch it a few times this week, and take notes.
Saving and downloading for future use.
Can’t tell you how stoked we are to hear it! Glad you found it helpful. Let us know how it goes out there on the water!
Excellent and detailed content
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the feedback!
Till now, you are the best i have watched. You go to the point and not loose time with lot of details.
Just watched your video and subscribed as your content is brilliant for those of all experience , who are just learning or getting back into it after time off ,thanks 🤝
I enjoy the content you guys put out! I listen to Untangled all the time and enjoy listening to Spencer! Also Green Tea > Diet Coke 😂
Awesome! Appreciate you taking the time to let us know. We’ll forgive you for the green tea comment. 😜😎🤙🏽
This is an excellent video! Thanks for the tips
Appreciate the kind feedback. Thanks for watching!
I have been known to skip the backing on my river rigs... I've never cast further than 50 feet, and not even the pb of 22 inches pulled out much more than 20 feet. My reel drys faster and doesn't freeze up in the winter, or stay we long enough to grow something smelly. That said I have also put simple kite string on as backing. And am also experiencing with tarred bank line as backing. Thoughts?
These videos are fantastic. Thank you!
Pumped to hear that you are enjoying them. 😎🤙🏽
Awesome video, I'm about to start fly fishing and love some of the videos you'll are making!!!
Thanks for sharing
I've been watching your videos. Great information and very well done. I wish you shipped to Canada!
Glad you are enjoying them. Hoping to have the international shipping thing figured out soon.
Thanks for all the great information the best going!
You bet!
Odličan video. Pozdrav iz Srbije.
Thanks! 😎👍🏽
So would it just be best as a beginner to get 3x,4x,5x leader to start for different situations or just for for something in the middle?
I usually recommend just starting with a 4x leader. Gets the job done in most situations.
But if you decide you want to start fishing with streamers more, I would get some 3x.
Or if you are wanting to fish smaller dry flies (sizes 16+) I would get some 5x.
I'll probably stick with just using a spool of light mono to make my leaders from, but might buy a couple of off the shelf leaders to see if i can tell the difference when the taper's there. Of course, all help gratefully grabbed, so here's hoping (it sure as hell can't make my delivery any worse ;)
Hey guys. Another great video. Have a question that has nothing to do with any of this 😂. Having a background in bass and panfish, I've always watched the barometer religiously. Falling barometer, front moving in. Great fish bite. Rising barometer, post frontal conditions. Really tuff bite. In all my research, videos watched, have never heard any mention of the effects of barometer on trout. Are there any effects? Thanks in advance
Appreciate it! 😎👍🏽
Ummmm. No. To be honest, I had to look up what exactly you were talking about. Haha. But after reading an article or two, it might have some merit for trout fishing. But like you, I’ve never seen a video or read an article about it.
Thank you for sharing this information. I’m a beginner and about to purchase my first set up for a trip to 11 mile near lake George in Colorado
Nice job mate. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
13:11 absolute comedic gold. "hear you get out of the truck" lmao
rude
Yes . Lol
Fly line color makes a difference. Indicator color makes more. I’ve had days where white or drab colored indicators are the difference between 5 and 50 fish.
Just want to congratulate to a great vid 👍
Much appreciated!
Thanks so much this has really helped me 😊😊
This is fantastic!
Appreciate the feedback! 😎🤙🏽
Good video. Does the Butt diameter of the leader vs the diameter of the fly line make a difference? Can I have a 4wt leader attached to a 6wt fly line?
Yup. A 4 wt leader should be plenty thick in the butt section for attachment to a 6 wt line.
As a curiosity question, im a float fisherman, looking to get into fly fishing. Could i use normal float fishing line as a tippet?
Hey Aaron. Not super familiar with float fishing. But would be happy to chat about it. Go fill out the contact us page on our website and we can get it figured out. 😎👍🏽 www.venturesflyco.com
Question, I just bought a rod and reel, had green line on it already, but I think it’s just got green fly line on it. Is that possible. How long does back need rob, fly line and the leader.
The tippet gets shorter and shorter when you start tying another fly or nymph. The leader will also become shorter when attaching a tippet with the surgeons knot. Isn’t it better to use a tippet ring??? Thanks for info!!!
Good point. Personal preference on that one. Some people don’t like tippet rings because of drag (dry fly situations mostly) and being difficult to see/attach cause they are so dang small. Lol.
@@venturesflyco 🙏👍👍
I am a newbie to fly fishing. I bought a random box of flies from Amazon.. how can I figure out what size the flies are to be able to make the calculation? Appreciate any help, I am guessing I need to buy different sized hooks and match them up?
Hey! Good question. Might be worth buying a couple of size 10, 12, 14, & 16 flies so you can compare. They also have “hook gauges” that you help get a ball park number. Hope this helps. 😎👍🏽
I’ve always heard that mono is also abrasion resistant and has more stretch, that’s why catfish guys will use a mono leader compared to braid. But I’m not sure if that’s applicable for these really light test lines.
what type of line should i use as backing? is there a certain backing line?
great videos!
😎🤙🏽
Greeeeeeeeat Video😊, guys
Thanks! Appreciate it. 😎🤙🏽
if my rod is 6/7weight which one is better to actually go with?
That means it can fish with either line, so you can pick your line based on the size of flies you're going to throw/fish you're targeting. 6wt is better for trout and bass, a 7wt is better for larger flies, some pike fishing, bass, and it's a bit too heavy for most trout.
@@venturesflyco ok thank you!! that was helpful
I have used 8'6" rod and a 10 foot leader 9 foot fly rod 12 foot if general go the 10 foot leader
Or you can get a loop that you can attach to the fly line...i bought one at the fly shop. And they helped me to put that onto my line too. My fly line had a loop originally,but i caught a catfish when i was asp fishing on the river,and it broke my fly line at the loop. So i had too cut it back an inch.
Good call.
Gidday Alex. Great info. Thanks.
😎👍🏽 Thanks Ken!
How do you know the size of the fly?
What is The tensile strength on The wf2f line? (Kg)
I use a 10 foot leader as average it's a general purpose leader for lakes a 12 foot leader
Why has nobody created clear fly line? Just curious if color is such a priority for some to get camouflaged
Clear won’t blend as well
why use tippet? why not use regular fishing line?
Tippet is often a lot finer (thinner) than regular fishing line. But if you can find it in the right size, it’s the same thing.
Do I have to use both leaders and tippet? Normally I just use a 9ft leader and it works fine (Ik for a dry dropper I’d need both)
We’ll only use tippet if we …
1.) need to extend the leader or replace the thin end after cutting it off throughout the rig changes
2.) Set up different rigs (like you said, on a dry dropper)
A fresh 9 ft leader straight out of the package is ready to fish. 😎🤙🏽
@@venturesflyco couldn’t you just theoretically make a long tag end and tie a nymph onto that?
@@EnvySorryes but I’d use a palomar knot myself to achieve that. You could look up drop shot rig for bass fishing and I think it is the exact same idea
I find it frustrating that, even though I'm an amateur caster, my line never, ever *EVER* lands in a straight line.
NOT at least, like the instructors here on YT. There is ALWAYS some sort of curve, bend or wrinkle in the line. It's RIO line and man, it's frustrating!!
Hey! Thanks for sharing. Definitely think it’s something we can figure out. Would love to chat about it.
Reach out via DM (Instagram, Tiktok) or Email (livereellife@venturesflyco.com) and we can get it figured out. 😎🤙🏽
I just use a 7wt 9ft rod and therefore have a 9th leader 3x and a 3x tippet
Where do I get that hat!?!?
The way you move your lip as you talk reminds me of trump 😂
BRO I HAVE THE SAME HAT
Its a cool one! 😎👍🏽
I want it! What is it?!