Fly Fishing for Tarpon & Refish in Florida

Not every fly fishing trip goes according to plan, but Brian knows how to make the most out of it.
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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.madriverou...) and also on our Instagram (@madriveroutfitters).
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[@marklamude2355]

This is so good this film style, more of this please! Great job guys!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much and please stay tuned.

[@articchar-lf]

That rod stowing trick is really useful when you need to hike between spots in thick brush. Thanks for that MRO!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. We appreciate it.

[@grantsunday8916]

That tip on stowing rods is sweet! Going to start doing that on my kayak.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and happy to help!!! Stay tuned.

[@bryant8635]

"I'll make a cup... pot of coffee." Man I have been there.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

He needed a pot....not a cup.

[@Newlegacy1517]

Every time I have a bad trip - got skunked on the fly this past weekend trip, I always stop and either appreciate the fact I learned something, or learned something else I need to learn more about. At the end of the day outside in the water beats anything else!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. We agree totally.

[@woneal]

You hit the nail on the head! It also makes those epic trips even more enjoyable. Sometimes the hubris kicks in and I start to think that I know what I'm doing. And then mother nature shows up and says, "Not today, bro!"

[@woneal]

"That's how salt water fishing goes..." I love that you said. I just spent a week in Belize. 25mph to 30mph winds the entire time. Everything was chopped up. Sargassum everywhere. Barely any tarpon shots. Zero permit seen. I leave, the winds go down and my buddy who showed up the day I left saw dozens of permit. Landed some. Perfect conditions. So it goes.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

So it goes. Thanks for watching.

[@farmerbob4554]

Great tip on stowing the rod. Thanks! Yeah, I’ve hit windy conditions especially on trips I’ve really looked forward to. At least it wasn’t 25 degrees out!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@jacobstarr9010]

How I make the most of it is I remember I'd rather be here than at work or studying for my classes.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@rudyruiz9521]

I was on a business trip between 10 and 15 years ago. It was in the Rio Grande Valley (Texas). I always traveled with my flyrod at the time. I was averaging 200 days a year out of town so all I did was Fly fish on my free time. Long story short, I fished a pier at night after work before one of the hurricanes. The wind was 30-40, I was catching plenty of trout and ladyfish, just having fun. It didn't take a long cast maybe 30-40ft. I ended up hooking myself for the first time ever, in my ear. Last time I fished with a barb. It didn't ruin the fishing trip but the guy that helped pull it almost puked just pushing it through my ear. Good times!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here and thanks for sharing. We always pinch those barbs!!!

[@TheStratfanatic]

Going on a motorcycle trip thru the South West with my brother. Taking my rod and some flats shoes...

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and have fun!

[@drewc8065]

Hey, way to stay positive! Life hands you lemons. I liked this video. Thanks for making it.

[@drewc8065]

@@JackFalcon871 Hi, So I was referring to not being able to fish due to the weather. Your amped up and ready to go and then it’s called. Instead of complaining you find something else to do. I wasn’t referring to redfish. I am sorry that my comment was confusing to you.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching guys! Much appreciated.

[@schadowolf]

Great video format/presentation! Even a bad day on the water is better than a good day at work!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. All three of these guys on the boat were at work though......good thing they love what they do!!!

[@wesleywillard]

@Mad River Outfitters I'll do some searching but man, a video on basic saltwater leader building would be freaking sweet. Kinda like the one on building your own trout and bass leaders. Great video. Thank you for making it.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

He's done a few and you can always call him at the shop if you have specific questions. Anytime.

[@jeremyjacobite7630]

Brian, I love your videos. Thanks for what you do.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for watching and please stay tuned.

[@lambertsaldi1550]

Brian a very good tip on Rod and leader Thank you 👍🗽🎏 Good Luck too all on the water The Vermonter

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@tonyblacktopful]

This is like what's in the case video for pool players lol....I love it

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@davewalton8300]

The Apalachicola area is an awesome spot to hang out. Some GREAT offshore fishing there. I see I need to take a fly rod next time!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

A top destination for us. What a great place!

[@PHARRAOH]

some great tips. thanks for the video

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@mwiltfang4618]

I've been out on "the forgotten coast".. Let's hope it stays that way.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Agreed. Thanks for being here.

[@charlieboutin3341]

Good honest video! Definitely been on those trips. We’ve camped on beach every October for 40 years chasing bull reds. Some trips have been tests on our sanity..between 50 mph wind days, or dead calm and unbelievable swarms of mosquitoes. No place I’d rather be though! Thanks Brian and MRO! 👍👌🎣 (first Piggly Wiggly I’ve seen in 50 years..the store, not you Brian.😂🙂).

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@tonygruber]

Love the Vids. Great tip for buttoning up the rod for transport!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for watching!!!!

[@marcianosanchez517]

YES! I just bought that leader wallet!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for the support.

[@terp53]

The wind blows 15 to 20 mph every day in October/November when we chase false albacore with fly rods. Never fails!!! I feel your pain. Thanks

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@dejongpol]

Hi Brian great video

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@gabrielbardsen6949]

Thank you for a fantastic video

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@armadilloauriemmo5663]

Freaking A !!!!! Yo Holmes you rock!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@mikekuczynski1552]

it’s always a bummer when you plan a trip and you run into this . The only advice I would give is go more often it really increases your odds for a great day , and the rest you just enjoy that your out :-)

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@brucehaley3651]

Brian is wearing my hat!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Pretty sure it's not the same one. We think he has one also.

[@brucehaley3651]

@@Madriveroutfitters Brian must have a bag he takes just for the number of hats he takes on his fishing trips.

[@jonathanlahdenpera7929]

I wish I could catch stuff on my fly pole

[@BrookieCooki84]

Keep at it. I just caught my first trout on the fly. Don’t give up!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Keep after it and you will!

[@TimmyHellhammer]

Come to my neck of the woods. Weeki wachee!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. He'll be there shortly......look for him. Red, White and Blue hat.

[@nofiller279]

What type of cover is that for your hook sharpener?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Sorry but you'd have to check with Brian on that one. He can be reached at the shop via e-mail or give him a call. Thanks.

[@joshlack479]

Hold on where did you get that hook sharpener?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

He shops at a place called Mad River Outfitters!

[@joshlack479]

@@Madriveroutfitters I figure that but I do not see it on your website!

[@elihusmails]

First!! Woohoo

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@anthonycole2672]

What hook file is that?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

You’d have to check with Brian on that. You can call him or email him at the shop and he’ll be happy to help.

[@HeathenHammer123]

"once twice" three times a lady

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Yet another......Kenny rules!