Beginner Fly Fishing Gear Guide
In our latest video from Bow River Troutfitters we explain all the gear and equipment the novice fly fisher will need to get started. So you’ve got a rod and reel combo. Where do you go from here? This is the educational guide for you to make sure you have all the info you need. Many of us jump right in and make a lot of mistakes buying gear we don’t need or miss out on equipment we really do, so sit back and relax and see what you need for success on the water. You can also find some awesome gift ideas for the holiday season!
Got an interest in fishing but have no gear. These videos help a lot.
Rod/reel combo with fishing kit as an emergency setup https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend but started to use this every day. The rod is thick and seems durable. I keep it neatly tucked into a regular backpack all the time with my fishing gear, and can grab it anytime, put it on my back and go anywhere. I just read in another review that the rod length below the reel is adjustable as well, so I will try that too for even more portability. Probably the best setup I’ve ever owned. I lost the cap for the eyelets, but no big deal since I still have the black cloth sheath that came for the pole and I use that. Very portable and high quality.
Great video, really interested in fly fishing this video was very informative!
Good information, thanks again!
I really enjoyed this video. Hope to visit the store at some time. Coming west at some time. Thanks.
Is better be Jordan behind the camera!
he, so fun to se you in this video, only see you for all camera Reviews 🙂
Perfect thanks 👍
Great sales man. But i use none of these products and I catch plenty of fish.
Mind boggling all this info in 17:16 secs my my . I am headed to a shop and have a sitdown talk with a pro.
As you may read I am grenner than grass on the North side of a tree. Oh dear oh dear thanks guys. Sympathy gladly accepted.
Thanks for the advice and what to get! I didn’t know about the way to keep your files dry with the formulas you got that’s cool and thanks for sharing! I’ve been a few times and caught some fish but I always wondered how you kept them floating. I’m from Savannah Georgia and I only get to go to the mountains every once in awhile but it’s my favorite thing to do when I get to go! Nothing else is like catching a fish no matter the size on a fly rod it’s a heck of a fight and lot’s of fun! People say it is to much work to fish but I like it Old School like our grandfather’s did it!
But I wish everyone good luck fishing and besafe and God Bless You Guys!!!
Awesome info Chris as always. Now if you could share which cameras we should use for those fishing trips of a lifetime that isn’t our cell phones. Phones are pricey these days and dropping them in the stream could ruin them or be lost forever. You know, something small, economical, and easy to use.
Wow, great video! Very well done!
Thank you!
Great vid. Super helpful!
Great video. I have been fly fishing for about a year and have been putting gink on some of my dry flies that have CDC material 🤦♂
9:19 unless you’re gonna eat them
"fisher person"… bro lol
Just getting into fly fishing an I love it, but I’m struggling with the cost of a lot of these items. A decent rubber net costs $160. Also finding these items used is difficult because they are poor quality or are gone fast. Hard to afford brand new stuff when in a recession.
Yes, sunglasses! Most overlooked I think
Good thing you covered which nets work best in different situations or types of fish … fresh, salt water, trout, salmon ….
Do they make those sun glasses for people who wear glasses everyday
Too handsome and professional for, well, everything. Unsubscribing.
woow great presentation…….!!!
Let’s forget fishing. How much for your hair, sir ?! 😃
say i want to keep the fish and eat it does it matter or nah
Dang…..this guy is really comfortable in front of a camera – total professional. He ought to look into commercials or something. Super helpful video – thanks!
Hello.
It is a pity that the distance between us is so far, specialists with such knowledge are rare, I would gladly buy something from you, but I greet you on your way.
This guy does an excellent job! Well done! Love your videos.
Another Dick that tries t oops the police are at my door
Thanks.. for the advice 😎
First my teacher in photography, and now I research fishing gear and the teacher appears again!
I think I owe you a drink or something by now man haha
Love it dude! Thank you!! As a new fly fisher, your videos have been incredibly helpful!
Hey, it’s Chris the camera guy 😊
For about 56 years I’ve had backpacks for each type of fishing I’m doing. I just grab it and go. Unfortunately it’s gets expensive because there’s a lot of duplication, therefore, I had a small ditty bag that I had put in any backpack I pick up that has the duplicate tools.
Just now realised you are the guy from DPreview! Been fly fishing for 30+ years and started filming to take this hoppy to a new level. Not easy to film myself on multi-day solo hikes in the Scandinavian mountains (which is my primary interest), but hey, who doesn’t like challenges 😃.
I got the neck lanyard from orvis that comes with clippers,pliers, floantent, tip it and a fly patch for $90 it is great and cheaper than buying each thing individually. I used to use a bulky vest but now I run a small sling pack for a couple fly boxes and a couple spair leaders
Damn this man just wants you to buy a bunch of unnecessary stuff
Wait…..Chris is now taking me through my fishing gear too! I just went through all the camera gear with him 🤯
Outstanding video!
Thanks again.
Just found your channel and find it very helpful for a newby.
Do fly fishermen eat fish? I only see them letting fish go.
Poor advise video as any video like this is.
Thoroughly enjoyed your video, I have been fly fishing for over 35 years, (every day is a school day) I mainly fish lakes here in England but I learned a couple of things from the video so thank you very much for the tips
Tight Lines
Regards
Dave
What brand are those hemostats with the cutter
You are a natural teacher. We are lucky to have a resource so close to home. Thanks!
What the hell it’s the camera guy
One of the first things I did when I decided I would try to learn five fishing at age 75. I went and had my eyes examined and got new glasses and ordered a pair of polarized glasses. Of course… I forgot them at home on the first trip out fly fishing. It was very successful trip… at first. I wasted money on my first flyrod. My second really nice fish the pool broke. I managed to get the trout close, just out of range of my net. This is how I know it was a very nice trout. The second day, I had a replacement rod from the resort. I caught plenty of trout, The only problem was they were nice trout if I was fishing mountain streams. I was able to return all of them, except for one. Thank you for reminding me about barbless hook. For some fishing that I did in the past we always remove the Barb with a pair of pliers or bought barbless hooks. Still having problem on presentation, and line control. I have to modify everything because of an injury and surgery on my shoulder.
Reading water I have to agree 100%. I’m a novice at River fishing, over the past four years I have improved greatly. Structure is 101 and all fishing, correct presentation per type of fish. I have cheated, using YouTube as a tutorial. I love the Contant. Thank you for your video. I needed it. What are the things I’m finding most enjoyable about river fishing is that it is always learning. Every year, or after every storm, the bottom changes, you need to be flexible and observant. Sport has come back to fishing for me. It used to be only wanted to have fish dinner, I go out and get a fish that I’m hungry for. Trout fishing, will never be a given. The only certainty is that the trout are in the river.
Nice video, learned lots. Thanks.
I am 47 now and been fly fishing since I was 5 or 6. Took me about 30 years to hook myself. Got it right in the ear on a really windy day saltwater fishing. But get this. The wind layed down and I did it a second then the same day. What in the world? It was on my mind I guess
Wait what??? Not a DPReviewTV video??? Chris Nichols??? 🤯🤯🤯