I think you should do an in depth video on streamer technique and what patterns to use where during a specific type of weather. You are a great streamer fly fisherman, I’d love to learn from your experience!
@BigLenny33
Жыл бұрын
Great Idea that would be super helpful
@johnbennett1162
10 ай бұрын
It’s not that complicated. It’s more important that you imitate the movement and that the pattern appears to be a bait fish. A swimmin Jimmy in a rainbow pattern is a great example that imitates a wounded fish. Trout are particularly cannibalistic.
@MrVegas-vm2kp
Ай бұрын
I honestly don't say this often, you'd be a great soul to sit down and have lunch with, you emulate the passion of fly-fishing and seem to have a great grip on your passion, thank you sir 👍🏼
@minnerisland0889
2 жыл бұрын
I love these videos and appreciate how much time you must put into them. I think it would be cool if you did like tutorials on how to fish specific flies .I’m new to fly fishing and I think it would be super fun to get into but just don’t know how to. If you see this comment please consider what I am saying.🎣
@waynejennings3803
2 жыл бұрын
I'm 28 and just taught myself how to fly fish. It took a few months of determination. But sticking with it has payed off and been one of the best accomplishments of my life. Good luck stay patient and have fun
@carlmarshall862
2 жыл бұрын
Cool videos keep them coming
@thecheapflytyer8818
Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a video on fishing with nymphs for beginners, I've heard nymphs are the way to go when you don't know what to tie on. But I personally don't know what a good setup looks like. One of the biggest mysteries to me with nymph fishing is how to tell when you've got a fish, so it would be super helpful to have a video going over some basic technique that you use. Thank you and great video!
@jeffreyreynolds3278
Жыл бұрын
You can use a strike indicator with nymphs.
@bellzebub8513
2 жыл бұрын
Mending, learning this totally change my game and its the one thing most likely get overlook for self-taught flyfisher coming from conventional fishing like myself
@alexakers7978
2 жыл бұрын
For a video idea, I’d like to know how you decide where to make each cast. Basically how you pick apart a pool or stretch of stream and when to move on.
@Fireflyfishing906
2 жыл бұрын
I have been watching ur channel john for about 2 years and it will never get boring you got me into fly fishing and now it is my favorite hobby so thank you so much
@josephhgames9247
2 жыл бұрын
I suggest one on casting technique and how to properly tie a fly
@Kodaboii
2 жыл бұрын
Would honestly love to see a video show your setups for your flies, wether you are using a dry dropper, or tight line nymphing, or even indicator nymphing. I think people would agree we struggle with the setup and how things should go when it comes to catching fish. That would help me learn how to rig up my flies how I should and what I should be doing compared to not doing. As always, great video, and beautiful catches! Been subbed for almost two years now and haven’t been disappointed!
@themidnightrider6805
2 жыл бұрын
I’m new to fly fishing especially creeks and rivers. I would like to know size rod, reel, line you use for what. Thank you in advance!
@Rufus761
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, it would be helpful to know the fly rod details while fishing these small rivers/creeks. I am also just getting into fly fishing.
@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy
2 жыл бұрын
Creeks and rivers, it depends on the average size fish you’d be targeting or catching. Can’t go wrong with a 9 foot, 5 weight like the redington crosswater. It’s what I started with and still use every week. I have a 18 foot leader on the floating line because the fish in the Provo are spooked easily, however I also have a 10.5ft 3 weight nymphing rod. I rig it with 2 nymphs like sow bugs, or wriggle worms, I use it the most. But if The fish are rising I use the 9ft 5wt and fish dries.
@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy
2 жыл бұрын
The nymphing rig is maxcatch, the rod is great! The reel is meh. But it came preloaded at 40 bucks and I just added a 30 foot rio nymphing converter to the weight forward floating line. My leader on that is fluro and 18 feet including the sighter and tippet.
@bumpsandriffles1041
2 жыл бұрын
9 foot 5 weight is the best all around rod, you can get trout from 2" to 30" and you can also get bass and even some carp. Once you decide where/what you want to fish for, then get a specialized rod. But a 9-5 is a great spot to start.
@themidnightrider6805
2 жыл бұрын
@@Rufus761 I use a 5 wt and it works but it seems to much at times.
@gt_outdoorexcursions
2 жыл бұрын
I think what really helped me turn the corner in my fly fishing was tying too, even getting the little starter fly tying kit and a few mats spending winter watching a few vids and tying up some basics really lets you start to under stand some of the etymology and what the fish are keying in on. Getting those elk hair caddis, adams, princes, bwo's, stimmies, buggers and hare ears tied up and you'll start to get a feel of what you're targeting. Plus you get that excitement of catching on on your own tie. Like you said, a good drift is what matters most and will get you on some fish.
@FiskaMedGabbe
2 жыл бұрын
A good thing you can teach could be different techniques on how to cast your line and wich type of body of water works best with what technique
@michaelsmith7193
2 жыл бұрын
This second episode is excellent! Wonderful series - you’re doing a great job helping new fly anglers. Looking forward to new episodes!
@jyoung11jy
2 жыл бұрын
Whenever I buy dry flies the first thing I do, after crimping the barb, is dip them in Fly-Agra. It's a great pre-treat floatant. Just dip the fly in the bottle and place on a paper towel to dry overnight. I can usually get a good 20-25 drifts before I have to gink it or use powder. And after a trip any dries that were used get dipped and dried before going back in the box.
@benconley5074
2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful tips! If it is possible, please do a dedicated streamer video. You are probably one of the best east coast streamer anglers that I've seen, you and Andrew are always catching hogs! Questions: do you use floating line or sinking, what type of streamers for certain water conditions, streamer colors, patterns, placement, etc.
@bumpsandriffles1041
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see some tips on streamer fishing, because you seem to be really good at it (the best I have seen on KZitem). I sometimes try it out and haven't had much success.. Do you use a full sinking line? poly leaders? Cast upstream, downstream or straight across? Love the content, keep it coming!
@robertsnyder2165
6 ай бұрын
I love fly fishing it's more challenging. See what works and what does not im excited to get back into it again.
@bengibson2383
2 жыл бұрын
One thing I’m super curious about is what weight/length rod you use depending on what area you’re in and what size fly you’re using for that rod. I have a 5WT 8ft and I’m not sure if I should get another size rod for maybe smaller streams. Your videos are the best, my favorite fly fishing channel hands down!!
@mattroberts8495
Жыл бұрын
I've only gotten really into fly fishing this past year. I started with a 5wt but I bought a 3wt over the summer and I've loved fishing with it
@stevenfowler8825
2 жыл бұрын
Dude, i'm happy you got sponsored. You deserve the revenue. You're content has been quality for the last two years since I found it, and it's been great to watch you channel grow. You're my favorite fishermen on KZitem! Like, not even mad you have an integrated ad because it's a good product. I had no idea postfly was region specific. I fish mostly WNC and I have been meaning to take the leap and quit spin fishing. I'll make sure to use your code when I inevitably subscribe.
@hookedoutdoors152
2 жыл бұрын
My all time favorite fly/nymph is a walts worm or even the sexy walts 🤙🏻 all time go to for sure
@jimmyfranks8854
Жыл бұрын
Fly fished about a dozen times years ago. My buddy took me to Lee's Fairy, White Mountains, Black River AZ, and Green River in Utah. Wow!! Now I want to get back into it solo. Love the videos!
@jimlahey3919
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve always been a nympher myself. A #16 hares ear or pheasant tail has caught me hundreds of Erie steelhead.
@jessesoto8887
Жыл бұрын
Oh yea papi?
@mariocalderon6732
Жыл бұрын
Hi, Greetings from Mexico. I enjoy this video. I hope you to follow this way. Very interesting and beautiful places.
@jaxonbohlin8215
2 жыл бұрын
A video idea I'd like to see is talking abt fly fishing itself like what you can fish for how to get started and stuff like that
@rayyeager
Жыл бұрын
Just found your videos and I've been power watching them. Great stuff. Thanks so much.
@sethavenhaus
6 ай бұрын
Phenomenal video. Great approach, great info and I live seeing it actually happen. 👍 thank you
@hardmanfishing
6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@allistairdeverteuil6164
Жыл бұрын
New to fly fishing and driving up to Wyoming so I liked your intro to the various flies.
@7Thunders777
7 ай бұрын
My Mother's maiden name was Hardiman, and You do an excellent job creating content. I subscribed.
@jonaswolf9538
2 жыл бұрын
Please explain where to cast, or how to find out wehre the fish are hiding in the river System. And what depth to fish nympfs in different spots and water speed.
@syksrouse
2 жыл бұрын
Although a video would be great i can say for a rule of thumb. Foam is home. Look for the bubbles and debris because that's where fish look at. They tend to like 2-4 feet at a current speed of ~1 foot per second. For smaller streams like where I live (I really haven't found videos helping to fish really small streams) it's better to just make a couple casts all along places that look good and if you don't get a hit move upstream a fish a different section. Breaking streams into sections and finding patterns for where the trout sit will help.
@bumpsandriffles1041
2 жыл бұрын
Watch how to prospect for trout hosted by Tom Rosenbauer. Its on Orvis' channel as well as the New Fly Fisher. That video has helped me so much on narrowing down what sections of river to fish.
@syksrouse
2 жыл бұрын
@@bumpsandriffles1041 I loves Tom's videos. He seems like such a nice guy and he's been fly fishing his whole life. I'm pretty I've seen most of his videos (including the new fly fisher series) and they do a really good job of breaking everything down. But I still haven't seen any good videos of the super tiny streams.
@bumpsandriffles1041
2 жыл бұрын
@@syksrouse Yeah I feel like Tom's response to fishing small streams on his podcast is always "go test it out" hahah. Not terrible advice but also not extremely helpful either. Someone once referred to Tom as the Bob Ross of fly fishing and now I cant get it out of my head.
@Beardedfurflinger
2 жыл бұрын
Great basic information video,walk into a fly shop or go online & fly choices will blow your mind,being out west you definitely need a foam hopper (#12 or # 14),now dry flies parachute adams,Cahill or blue dun covers any mayfly hatch,nymph was surprised you didn't mention a prince nymph can't go wrong there & agree with you fly choice differs from person to person & confidence is a major player,tight lines & bent rods 🤙
@Chrisgalin
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your shirt! Renegade
@CarolinaAnglingCo
Жыл бұрын
I'm learning sooo much!
@2Stonefly
Жыл бұрын
My best friend and I named the beadhead hairs ear, Whitefish candy. Those Whitefish grow strong here in Utah and they love that fly. If your trout river has a lot of Whitefish, that is a good sign. At least out here in the West. It means you have a healthy river. =)
@FatGrany
2 жыл бұрын
Can we get a video on lake fly fishing 🥺
@gaudeauxfabrice3200
2 жыл бұрын
Super vidéo .now i see the fly.thank you.
@raymondperez5678
Жыл бұрын
Casting on streams and brook creeks. This would be helpful to my beginner casting on fly rods.
@stevengarrett2631
6 ай бұрын
How about a video on basic knots and to tie and use, etc. Just getting back into fishing. Really enjoy your videos.
@wvlongshooter3912
2 жыл бұрын
Great content!! Man, I’m still catching big browns on my jig streamers I tie. This week, before the waters got blown out, I caught 4-18” browns, 1-19.5” and one close to 23”’s on the 4.5” sculpin olive Marabou style jig streamer. There are definitely some tricks to putting together a jig that attracts the bigger trout. I really enjoyed this video, great content!!!
@larryhudson4511
2 жыл бұрын
Super video! Great info for every level of experience. Thks for taking the time to put together such a complex presentation!
@hardmanfishing
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Larry!
@tcox8729
2 жыл бұрын
Love the content!! For me my favorite fly to use are foam beetles, especially during the spring through early fall. I fly fish alot in Illinois and Indiana for creek chubs and sunfish primarily and they cannot resist those.
@chrismorrell16
2 жыл бұрын
We want a warm water species video !!!
@hotz718
Жыл бұрын
Love your videos I need to get out and start learning how to fly fish.
@ssbob6101
Жыл бұрын
Please do a detailed vid on leaders, dropper tags and how to avoid a mess, thoughts on “cut the loop” and nailing butt section. Also thoughts on inline knots for washing line to avoid dropper tags. Efficiency on the water and practical tips. Newly obsessed with fly fishing and wishing you success from South Africa!
@bigskyoutdoors4232
2 жыл бұрын
I would like to see you buy every thing you need to fly fish and catch fish with all the necessities for under $200 dollars. When I got started I didn’t have A lot of money to spend
@slysilver02
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for what your doing help us newbies, I think it would be really help to know how to drift the fly properly.
@nathanjohnson7826
2 жыл бұрын
i love the names of these flys
@bigrod0069
Жыл бұрын
beautiful native
@jameswebb9738
Жыл бұрын
You have incredible informative videos and very helpful and well done. I’m just getting back into fly fishing. I bought an inexpensive package from Amazon. Just to get me started again. I’ll be fishing for trout. So I got 5-6 weight rig. I’m in Northern California. Thanks again Your channel is great
@billschlafer
7 ай бұрын
In the Driftless Area a Pink Squirrel will catch Trout any time of the year and in all conditions. I'm told they work well outside the DA also. My general rule is if the fish won't bite on the Pink Squirrel, then it's time to go home or go to the bar!
@JakeSullivan-c8n
Жыл бұрын
thank you for this very helpful.
@7Thunders777
7 ай бұрын
I would like to see a video on your gear and set up. Also small stream casting techniques. Thanks, blessings, and Respect
@lukehood61
2 жыл бұрын
This is my first time watching this specific series but I think you should do more stuff on how to fish nymphs and streamers
@robertwilcken8431
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job, Post fly should do a Hardman's favorite box. I would buy it!
@sc100ott
Жыл бұрын
Here’s a couple of hacks to help keep your dry fly floating: 1: wear a cotton shirt. When your fly gets wet, squeeze it into the sleeve of your shirt. The absorbancy of the cotton will pull most of the moisture out of your fly. Synthetic fibers are designed to not absorb water, so they don’t work nearly as well. 2. False casts help to dry your fly. If your fly starts to sink, just see if a couple extra false casts gets most of the water out. You might notice this works best on small streams where you make shorter casts, and your fly doesn’t get enough “air-time” to dry with just one or two back-casts. 3. When you catch a fish, you often get some blood or slime on your fly. You need to wash this off as much as you can, because the slime adds weight and naturally draws in extra moisture, causing your fly to sink. 4. If you don’t have floatant, use some of the natural oils that accumulate on your face. Oil repels water, and is lighter than water also. It doesn’t work as well as a good gel floatant, but it’s free and way better than nothing, and you’ll never drop it in the water! 5. Don’t use fluorocarbon tippet for dry flies. Fluoro sinks, and can pull your fly down with it. Monofilament is more buoyant. Of course the opposite is true-fluoro is great to help get your nymphs down.
@EricCommon
2 жыл бұрын
Extremely well put together video bro! I got to come out that way and fish with you soon! I will help you with some filming as well!
@MrFNP90
2 жыл бұрын
I've struggled for years with one big thing. It's hard for me to see where my fly is and if it's been taken by a trout. are strike indicators good to use with nymphs?
@bumpsandriffles1041
2 жыл бұрын
Unless you're Euro nymphing or swinging wet flies (which are done by feeling the strike), you should be using a strike indicator. Definitely get one and try it out!
@commoncorysense1809
2 жыл бұрын
I use them as needed but I keep one rule in mind as I setup, use the smallest indicator you can still see and remember it will impact your nymph drift( okay 2 rules to remember )
@bigskyoutdoors4232
2 жыл бұрын
Yes and there are different types for different applications I recommend New Zealand strike indicators and air locks that’s all you need also look into euro nymping
@DrockGoBLUE
2 жыл бұрын
I'm in the same boat. I've been flying fishing for years and my "touch" is garbage. I literally can feel anything unless it's a defined strike. So I've unwillingly become dependent on an indicator. I use airlocks and believe it or not I picked this up from a guide. . . .balloons. Just a tiny bit of air in it and tie it to your line. It works fantastic.
@dongkhaora
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your fishing tips
@andikarizki
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing my friend 👍🙏🙂
@everythingmichael5676
Жыл бұрын
You should do a video on finding spots, that’s my only problem with fly fishing
@guns4freedom
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. We head to the Au Sable the 31st. Will be starting with a stimulator with a trico emerger to start. If the trico mayfly hatch is still going on. Hopper dropper is another setup I was thinking.
@joshfung2131
2 жыл бұрын
I really like these type of videos. I was just wondering if you could do an in-depth video on nymphing.
@exploringcalifornia9110
Жыл бұрын
thank you for doing this. Drives me nuts when I watch a fly fishing video and they never show what fly they are casting or talk about their line and rigging!
@carmenmorales7967
Жыл бұрын
This is a really good video keep doing it it’s very helpful!
@ncflyfishing5277
2 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video on finding big fish/finding spots to fish, like what you look for when finding a spot. I constantly find myself scouting Google Maps and looking at tributaries trying to find bigger fish but can never seem to break the 15” range.
@vincentphillips9252
Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Can you highlight line size types and use i.e. WF3-5, runnig line, or mono - use of small swivels or tippet rings and braided sinking leaders and lengths thereof. Thanks again for sharing your adventures and techniques.Amazing !
@willperdue4471
2 жыл бұрын
Dude I would love to see a streamer video.
@calitosanto4343
10 ай бұрын
Awesome video
@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy
2 жыл бұрын
How you pick water to fish, both large scale (where) and small scale (what part of the river or lake)
@dylanupdyke2745
Жыл бұрын
First advice I got when I was young in a fly shop was some ol- timer telling me that, "pretty flies catch fly fisherman, ugly flies catch fish". 😉
@jeffreyreynolds3278
Жыл бұрын
Wow, I was really surprised and honored that you answered my question and addressed it specifically. Just wondering what month it was when you filmed it. Tight lines!
@707_Challengerr
2 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a video on specifically euro nymphing
@jacobbarney124
2 жыл бұрын
For my western guys. I’m in Utah and the go to dry fly for pretty much any fish any river or lake anywhere is a purple haze.
@calvinshukis5780
2 жыл бұрын
Could you do casting tips? Not extreme basics but things that help with accuracy or distance or even different casts, also does the rod weight or fly weight affect how you cast?
@clearwatercreels
Жыл бұрын
Everything effects the cast. Size of fly, length of leader/tippet , flyline and rod as well. everything will be whack if one of those is off
@Jamericanlife
Жыл бұрын
Nice job
@Highrockoutdoors47
2 жыл бұрын
Could you talk about how fish in different areas and seasons
@jeffreyreynolds3278
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@richardmarshall159
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!🎣
@strangogoodbeans5455
Жыл бұрын
I think crystal meth is one of my personal faves. Haven’t found it near me yet but have fished with it before and it has really produced! Trash flys are the wayyyyyy to go
@jefflitwin5074
Жыл бұрын
Love this video, and if you can show us how to set up the rigs that be sweet
@keng9064
Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Just found your site.
@robertclark2759
11 ай бұрын
Would have loved to have the best sizes you for each of the recommended flies
@alexandermcintosh3871
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video love the knowledge
@Shadow-qn2hk
Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro
@DavidStanleymusic
Жыл бұрын
up here in Eastern Canada I use size 8 to 12 flies for trout also i use forged hooks due to the size of the trout here. I dont use any of those patterns
@Masterangler1107
Жыл бұрын
I think your videos are amazing and I can’t imagine how much you put into making them. I would like to see what suggestions you have on the fly line. I am a beginner fly fisherman and I am not sure in wether to use floating line or sinking line, what would you suggest?
@ThePugilistPodcast
2 жыл бұрын
New sub. This looks fun. 👌
@hillbillysportsman5818
2 жыл бұрын
Need a video on reading water….. where are the fish.
@schadowolf
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Subbed.
@TheFlyingTater
2 жыл бұрын
Man, I wish that I had wild trout streams near my place. All the trout within an hour of my house are stocked rainbows. The nearest wild trout are 2 and a half hours away, where there are still stocked fish. (I live in Arkansas).
@coltonwike2643
2 жыл бұрын
When you’re fishing these smaller bodies of water for bigger fish with streamers, do you bother with a sink tip or a sinking line? I’ve always been curious on the line setup
@DrockGoBLUE
2 жыл бұрын
I personally don't and I don't use it on big water either. I let the streamer do the work for me.
@bigskyoutdoors4232
2 жыл бұрын
Here in the northwest we like are big foamies
@Terpedup925
2 жыл бұрын
I used a black and red crystal bugger with a red bead and the trout were alllll over that thing until I lost it lol. But I got me 5 more of the same now. Hopefully they bite on them on my camping trip.
@flyingdutch9818
2 жыл бұрын
That’s the first pair of Korkers I have seen that aren’t disintegrating. Mine lasted 6 sessions on the river.
@NathanSeibt
Жыл бұрын
Could you do one on fly rod selection for beginners? Background: I’m a tenkara angler with a desire to fish small streams but also bigger rivers and alpine lakes where more reach would be nice.
@john91083
Жыл бұрын
What’s your Streamer rod setup? Best rod weight,length, tippet size, etc…
@astrodrayer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this for us beginners. What can you tell us on foot wear? fly lines? leader/fly combinations? oh, and on tying dry/droppers? using clinch vs uni knots or others? many questions!
@bumpsandriffles1041
2 жыл бұрын
Use a clinch not and get good at it, the best knot is the one you can tie well and fast. Multiply your tippet by 3 or 4 to match your fly (3x = 9-12 size flies, 4x=12-16 flies, etc). Footwear depends on the river and water conditions, some places I can wet wade in shorts and Chacos, some places I NEED my felt studded boots. Test it out and see what you're comfortable with. Fly lines.... I just purchased my first nice fly line and it changed my life. I still catch about the same amount of fish, but life is just much easier.
@Conorkinsella
2 жыл бұрын
Cool vid thanks for the advice 😀😀😀
@josephhenderson7044
Жыл бұрын
I’m new to fly fishing this will be my first spring coming up. Not sure what size rod and real I need for creeks for about the same size trout your catching
@alexlockhart599
2 ай бұрын
Hi there I’m curious to know what rod and reel you use. It looks great in your videos
@bobbygoggins3839
2 жыл бұрын
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