FLY CASTING - Tight Loops - Episode 6

In this episode in our series on Fly Casting, Brian Flechsig at Mad River Outfitters breaks down loops in your fly cast. He explains how to effectively get tight loops in your fly cast and what to avoid.
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Welcome to Mad River Outfitters, hosted by professional fly fishing guide, Brian Flechsig and his team of fly fishing guides at Mad River Outfitters. On this channel you will find honest fly fishing education, fly fishing tutorials and product reviews. We're passionate about fly fishing and that's what we hope to share here. More information about who we are can be found on our website (www.madriveroutfitters.com) and also on our Instagram (@madriveroutfitters).

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for tuning in! Lots more coming in this series so stay tuned and get out there to practice your cast!

[@brucehaley3651]

Taking the family to a local State Park tomorrow with plans to fish. Casting for sure.

[@stewoutdoors3020]

Even with over 20 years of saltwater fly casting experience I find this video series informative and a good review of our art from. Like Flip says you can buy a fly rod but you can't buy the skills, it takes hard work, dedication and practice.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Episode coming on practicing and he quotes Flip as you do. Thanks and stay tuned.

[@stevej6552]

Great tips as always. Very informative and easy to understand.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@nmuguy]

Excellent! Your explanation and visuals have made this a lot clearer.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Excellent. Thanks for watching.

[@ronjohnson8603]

I've watched many of your videos and have come away having learned something from each. Keep up the fantastic work. Thank you.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. We appreciate it.

[@brucehaley3651]

Love the Simms MRO hat. Oh the casting instruction is great too.

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[@chrishampton4749]

Thanks for a great video! This series has been really helpful to this beginner.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching and please stay tuned.

[@kendawg44]

Liked the video before I even watched it. Thanks for all you do, Brian!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks a ton for watching.....and liking. That helps.

[@frostymedic]

Brian and Mad River Outfitters: Thank you so much for making these videos!! I have watched every one of them and as a newbie fly fisher and new fisher in general, they have help my cat and technique immensely! I can wait to try this why actually fishing and not just practice casting!

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Thanks for being here. We appreciate it. Please stay tuned.

[@frankwilliams5475]

Excellent. Very clear. Thank you.

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[@carlstatham594]

Very good, you are becoming a master at these videos.

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Thanks for watching.

[@Blake4216]

Thanks for Sharing Brian, you've been the single most helpful resource I've found. Feels like I'm the only one with a fly rod here in Yamba NSW Australia. Whiting/flathead/luderick are the target fish here at the moment. Would love to see some more saltwater fishing! Cheers

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. We have tons of great customers in AU! Much more saltwater stuff coming. Stay tuned.

[@anthonymcquillan4283]

Many many thanks my casting has really improve after watching your videos, and my fishing is a lot more enjoyable again many thanks Kind regards Anthony

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for watching and happy to help.

[@NikolaVa87]

Great lesson! I recognized technique that i already learned only by fishing, but it took a time :-) Thanks :-)

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Appreciate you being here. Stay tuned.

[@thehunt3652]

Great videos. I just started fly fishing and learned how to cast from only watching your videos thanks

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Stay tuned....much more to come.

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Just was gifted my first fly rod (Clearwater reel + 9ft rod) for NE Striped bass. Pretty pumped for it. This channel has been incredible and taught me so much as I practice on my home. I’ll be buying from the store instead of Amazon - gotta support your business. You’re giving out great knowledge and many of us are thankful!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much. We appreciate it and.....Amazon is not a fly shop.

[@ronaldfisher5093]

Very good Brian

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Thanks for watching!

[@schadowolf]

Great video!

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Thanks.

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

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Cheers!

[@codygoodrich4245]

Brian your videos are the reason I bought my first fly rod! Great content. I'm curious where I can find that lefty instructor rod? Is it even still produced?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

And hopefully you bought from Mad River Outfitters.....based on our great content. You'd have to call Brian at the shop directly and ask him about the rod. Not sure but he would know.

[@hle3740]

Cannot go wrong with Lefty and Flip another great lesson

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Brian wouldn't be doing what he is today without the two of them. That's for sure. Thanks for watching.

Great videos guys! Im doing my best to learn all that. But i have a question about you filming gear :D What camera are you using? Video quallity is awesome!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. You’d have to check with our video guy for that info. He can be reached here: www.devfogle.com

[@rassiesmithiii2836]

Thank you for your videos. Have you done a video on what to do with your off hand? I see the instructor pulling on the line and making adjustments with the line during the cast. I just purchased my first fly rod n reel and trying to absorb all information I can. Thanks!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/embXepWBa92WoKs

[@rassiesmithiii2836]

@@Madriveroutfitters Thank you

[@colbymason8177]

What about the left hand? When does it pull and do you do it every time you cast?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Stay tuned. That's the next video!!!!

[@user-sf7dn6te5q]

When you perform the upcast and downcast at 10 approximately how far will a fly go assuming your on the ground? As you increase distance how does this change to more like 10 to 2 or more?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Please send any and all questions directly to Brian at the shop. You can e-mail him or call him. He's always happy to help but can only be reached through the shop.

[@coreylies]

Great video, but if you get tired of catching bluegill is it okay to try to catch a few monkeys and parrots? After all, variety is the spice of life. Seriously though, great vid once again guys. I'm grateful for the info!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Go for it! Just remember, 10-2 will get you there.

[@camhabib]

In a previous video, you suggested breaking your wrist on the up cast following a complete stop to increase distance. Wouldn't this create a huge loop according to this video?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Please send your questions directly to Brian through the shop and he'll be happy to help and answer. Send him an e-mail or give him a call.

[@fredjr.8691]

What’s the thing he’s doing when he pulls on the line with his hand while casting?

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Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/embXepWBa92WoKs

[@fredjr.8691]

@@Madriveroutfitters Okay, thank you!

[@joncorzatt4696]

What river is this where you are doing the video?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

You'd have to check with Brian directly on that one. We don't have that information here...sorry. Feel free to e-mail or call him at the shop.

[@dr.stephenk5892]

What rod is that?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Not sure! You’d have to check with Brian on that. Call him or email him and he’ll be happy to help!

[@davidcalhoun6135]

Just started binge watching your videos as I'm trying to dedicate some quality time away from work this year. This video taught me to hate monkeys and parrots. I think I see a t-shirt logo here developing. 🚫 🐒 🦜

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Just always remember where the fish are! Thanks for watching and please stay tuned.

[@JoshTalbert]

MRO burning all my good spots...JK. Definitely never got asked to leave after taking a nitro rc boat to that pond lol.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Pretty sure you are good. Thanks for watching.

[@tonydomingo8357]

So, knotting the crap out of my line and tip collisions, am I creeping?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Sure sounds like a possibility.

[@tedroesch9133]

Years ago the tip collisions were eliminated when I opened my loop, which was too tight. Also notice in this video, anytime you see him casting his other hand is 'double hauling' giving him faster line speed in addition to tip movement.