44 thoughts on “Fly Fishing Basics | Part 1

  1. Alan Armstrong says:

    A beginner does not need a vest and to talk about 10yards and two feet and double tapers and tippets and all the vest gadgets would switch a lot of people off . No one just starting would need to check water temp and one would never take a beginner off to by a vest. What a load of tosh.

  2. Jonathan Firth says:

    There is some useful info here for a total beginner especially about the line and kit, yes I agree with the comments that people want to start cheaper and not buy everything but that is up to each person to decide what they need, no harm in having someone explain what it is for.

  3. gavstar12345 says:

    overly complicated old pricks like this make the sport appear unaccessible for potential new fly fishermen and i bet the guy at the angling shop gets an erection every time he and his wallet comes in

  4. john moore says:

    What a load of shit don't listen to these ass holes that rod he had cost £300 he's advertising hardy stuff any one can fly fish I could get a season ticket rod reel line for £100 don't listen to these guys YouTube full of them and they are full of it 

  5. Calvin Edmonson says:

    Tim, you mention to mark the line at 10 yards and 2 feet. What is the purpose of this? I'm 53 years old and fly fishing for the first time. I appreciate your videos and help.
    Thanks, Calvin

  6. Angus Watson says:

    im 16 i fish the river wharfe i have had no lessons, and seeing all this shite about his 'Hardy marksman rod and reel blah blah blah……' its bull crap just go and fish and use trial and error and read books.

  7. yamamefish says:

    @universeiswise – what's wrong with a 9' 5-weight? They're very common and popular, at least on my side of the pond. I have a 9' 5-weight Sage myself. Sure, on a stream as small as the one in the video, a 7' 3-weight might be fun, but I don't get your criticism of the rod.

  8. Tyler Tolman says:

    you don't need a balanced rod exactly because you can hod it like its balanced then let out some line then try it … guess what it doesn't balance so all that is mostly bull.

  9. itsmefergal says:

    If you want to compete with anglers who know what they are about you need to learn how to do the basics right first. Of course people will DIY this skill with cheap gear and bad habits will dog you for the rest of your time fishing. Think of it this way…… learn to play GOLF properly and you will play GOLF. DIY it yourself and you will teach yourself how to play FLOG i.e. Golf spelt backways. UR choice

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