Another thing about a yarn indicator is if you have trouble with it floating, put som dry fly floatant on it so it stays perfectly buoyant and is just as subtle as without
My first fishing book was written by this guy. Tom Rosenbauer just clicked with familiarity in my head and it brings back some good memories of reading that book. (The book was called Casting Illusions)
I really want to go out fly fishing but the shallow water streams in Cali are far from where I live and it’s pretty rare for me to go fly fishing so I usually go fly fishing on a normal with spinning gear using a bobber.
Actually I like a LOT of things about this video. However, at around 20 mins, Tom "burps" a trout. Please do not do this. In fact, touch the fish as little as possible because doing so removes their protective slime and leaves them more susceptible to infections of various sorts. Using a rubber net is better than tailing a fish because tailing is touching them, while rubber nets won't remove slime or scales. I think the amazing Tom Rosenbauer would agree with this too, as we all continue to learn from the science being done at KeepEmWet.org.
If your going to nymph fish get yourself a nice spinning outfit at Kmart. If your going to fly fish get some dry flies. Been doing this for over 50 years now and I know the difference.
Great Video! I've been wanting to try this kind of fishing. Very easy to listen and watch.My question, might be kind of stupid, are you using a floating line or sinking line?
About fly selection. I've caught more fish on zebra midges. But nothing else is biting than any other nymph. The other thing is the biggest joke I have period is if the fish looks at the fly funny set the hook
Tom thanks for all the videos. Here in South Africa fly fishing isnt as big as in the States yet it is one of the most rewarding forms of fishing for me. Thanks for all the info.
Most informative tutorial I've watched in a long time, and im not even a fly fisherman. I do use flies with my spincaster, with one of those clunky plastic bobbers you described (or balsa wood) and i do catch fish that way. The fly fishermen sneer at me but oh well! I also love the respectful way you handle your catch. Leaving it in the water as much as possible, the rubber net, the gentle release. Real men don't knock the hell out of the fish they release. Subscribed!
PLEASE…Practice catch and release. Ensure future generations will experience the love of fly fishing that we all know. You are all the guardians of your local rivers and streams that these Trout call home….If not you..Who??
I got my first fly rod today. So excited to catch some Idaho trout with it this weekend. I’ve caught plenty with bait and spinning gear but I’m ready to take on this new art form.
I prefer not using the bobber. Let's call it what it is.
Here's the thing: if it works for you, fine.
But… if you are just avoiding learning how a strike is set, then I'd urge anyone watching this to forgo the bobber and pay closer attention to your line. I have an Orvis Powermatrix10 mid flex, and am fortunate enough to feel even the lightest "tasting". It feels like "chomp chomp" and then they spit it. When using my bamboo rod, I just watch the end of the fly line carefully. When it twitches, I attempt to set the hook. Sure, I miss some, but when I'm on, I'm on and the fish is THAT much more fun.
All I'm saying is that even with a rod that doesn't transmit every little vibration, you can avoid using a bobber and not miss the extra credit lessons being offered that will enrich the whole experience for you.
I've seen them being used, but never bothered with them. the old timers I learned from would never deign to fish the easy way, with a bobber, unless they positively needed to have some fish to eat, and in that case, they'd just drift a piece of worm.
The best instructional video I’ve seen. Learned a lot. Thanks
Another thing about a yarn indicator is if you have trouble with it floating, put som dry fly floatant on it so it stays perfectly buoyant and is just as subtle as without
how about a juicy worm people com onnn. trouts fav food
Thank you so much ,I'm a new fly fisher and this brought My productivity up about 80 %
Thank you Tom 👍🤙🇺🇸
A healthy river with Par and Fry…
can you use these methods for pier fishing on ocean
Lol every damn river pretty much has the same dam bugs in them.
My first fishing book was written by this guy. Tom Rosenbauer just clicked with familiarity in my head and it brings back some good memories of reading that book. (The book was called Casting Illusions)
ive fly fished for most of my life all i can say is learn your hauls/mending and roll casts.
SUPER …but don't you guys ever catch trout under 10" ???
I really want to go out fly fishing but the shallow water streams in Cali are far from where I live and it’s pretty rare for me to go fly fishing so I usually go fly fishing on a normal with spinning gear using a bobber.
We catch trout with peas
Ok now all wdfw need s to due is stock all eastern wa. creeks and streams
Actually I like a LOT of things about this video. However, at around 20 mins, Tom "burps" a trout. Please do not do this. In fact, touch the fish as little as possible because doing so removes their protective slime and leaves them more susceptible to infections of various sorts. Using a rubber net is better than tailing a fish because tailing is touching them, while rubber nets won't remove slime or scales. I think the amazing Tom Rosenbauer would agree with this too, as we all continue to learn from the science being done at KeepEmWet.org.
Nymphs are each I use them all through the day and any time of year.
Why use a fly rod for this, I use spinning gear with great results.
Great video. Very informative! Thanks.
All the way from Taupo,New Zealand,very helpful,thanks
Great video very informative,I’m just a newbie,Can I use wet flies on spinning rod?
are fishing nymphs in pressured ponds effective?
Great video! Thank you!!🎣👍👍
If your going to nymph fish get yourself a nice spinning outfit at Kmart. If your going to fly fish get some dry flies. Been doing this for over 50 years now and I know the difference.
Great Video
Great Video! I've been wanting to try this kind of fishing. Very easy to listen and watch.My question, might be kind of stupid, are you using a floating line or sinking line?
great video thanks….
About fly selection. I've caught more fish on zebra midges. But nothing else is biting than any other nymph. The other thing is the biggest joke I have period is if the fish looks at the fly funny set the hook
Tom thanks for all the videos. Here in South Africa fly fishing isnt as big as in the States yet it is one of the most rewarding forms of fishing for me. Thanks for all the info.
Most informative tutorial I've watched in a long time, and im not even a fly fisherman. I do use flies with my spincaster, with one of those clunky plastic bobbers you described (or balsa wood) and i do catch fish that way. The fly fishermen sneer at me but oh well!
I also love the respectful way you handle your catch. Leaving it in the water as much as possible, the rubber net, the gentle release. Real men don't knock the hell out of the fish they release.
Subscribed!
PLEASE…Practice catch and release. Ensure future generations will experience the love of fly fishing that we all know.
You are all the guardians of your local rivers and streams that these Trout call home….If not you..Who??
love this video, probably watched ten time!
Love it. Thanks for videos. Very helpful. And yes. Drift boat fishing is the best!
Wet loading… duhhh I am an idiot. Been fly fishing for 20 years and never once did I do this…I guess I mostly do non-moving water.. Still… Thanks Tom!
I got my first fly rod today. So excited to catch some Idaho trout with it this weekend. I’ve caught plenty with bait and spinning gear but I’m ready to take on this new art form.
I prefer not using the bobber. Let's call it what it is.
Here's the thing: if it works for you, fine.
But… if you are just avoiding learning how a strike is set, then I'd urge anyone watching this to forgo the bobber and pay closer attention to your line. I have an Orvis Powermatrix10 mid flex, and am fortunate enough to feel even the lightest "tasting". It feels like "chomp chomp" and then they spit it.
When using my bamboo rod, I just watch the end of the fly line carefully. When it twitches, I attempt to set the hook. Sure, I miss some, but when I'm on, I'm on and the fish is THAT much more fun.
All I'm saying is that even with a rod that doesn't transmit every little vibration, you can avoid using a bobber and not miss the extra credit lessons being offered that will enrich the whole experience for you.
I've seen them being used, but never bothered with them. the old timers I learned from would never deign to fish the easy way, with a bobber, unless they positively needed to have some fish to eat, and in that case, they'd just drift a piece of worm.
Ditch the "indicators".
Fantastic video thank you..
Awesome vid, loved the whole video!!!!!