Fly Fishing Gear Essentials - What Every Beginner Needs to Start | Module 2, Section 1

[@venturesflyco]

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[@boredatworkbro]

Dude, watching you is amazing. I’ve never fly fishes before but am wanting to get into it. Even outside fly fishing, you’re one of my favorite KZbinrs. Commentary is top notch

[@venturesflyco]

Haha love to hear it. Glad you’re enjoying them.

[@BudgetBonsai]

Word! And that stealthy Great Blue Heron around 6:45 mark is excellent film making 💪🏻

[@venturesflyco]

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[@auroraasleep]

That was way more than 10. But thank you, that was helpful. My husband is going to wish I was only shopping for accessories to go with a dress.

[@venturesflyco]

Maybe a couple more. Haha Those accessories start to add up real quick. 😂 Thanks for the comment.

[@alexusoski5478]

I'm extremely grateful for this video! I watched bunch of other videos and read a lot of forums but no one explained everything about fly fishing as simple as you did. Thank you!

[@venturesflyco]

Yessss. We are super stoked to hear it. Exactly what we were trying to accomplish. Appreciate the feedback and glad you found it helpful. 😎🤙🏽

[@alexusoski5478]

@@venturesflyco Keep up the great work!

[@simonwinstanley1105]

Appreciate your sense of humor, very easy to watch, thanks 🙂

[@venturesflyco]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FloodedAnt]

Just bought the Essential Collection (40 pack) as a thanks for putting this series together. I've been out on my own and with guides but still consider myself 'new' and have enjoyed the videos in this series. Much appreciated!

[@cpbadass]

Now that wasn't so hard! Thanks for keeping it simple!

[@venturesflyco]

Glad you found it helpful. Exactly what we are trying to do, so thank you for the feedback! 😎🤙🏽

[@Frosty_WT]

Thanks for the tips!! I'm in Canada, surprisingly hard to find other young fly anglers up this way so it's hard to learn this stuff

[@venturesflyco]

Glad you’re enjoying it! 😎🤙🏽

[@kenb4685]

Gidday guys. As yet I don't own any fly fishing gear, this video is real helpful. Thanks.

[@venturesflyco]

Ken, thanks for the feedback. Hopefully we can make that happen and get you out on the water! 😎👍🏽

[@romangimenez7873]

This is great!!! simple, clear and fun! Thanks

[@venturesflyco]

Awesome! Glad you found it helpful and fun to watch. 😎👍🏽

[@davidmills4912]

Love this one, I know a few people that are interested in starting up, and I will send them your videos

[@venturesflyco]

Thanks David. Appreciate the feedback and for sharing with others. 😎🤙🏽

[@DRP2025]

exactly what i needed! thank you!

[@micahdean1856]

Good guide! I've always been confused about different poles, what is the difference between a fast and slow action rod?

[@venturesflyco]

blog.venturesflyco.com/2023/04/22/the-ultimate-beginners-guide-to-fly-fishing-gear-part-2-the-fly-rod/?amp=1 Check out this article. Should clarify things. If you have any follow up questions, let us know. 😎🤙🏽

[@AlexNH56]

Definitely ordering y’all’s pack on the 1st! I want to get into fly fishing so bad!! And this is the year I’m starting!

[@venturesflyco]

Awesome! The sling packs just got back in stock today. Go snag one before they are gone again. Haha. Excited for you to get started! 😎🤙🏽

[@AlexNH56]

Nice! Yeah I just saw on Saturday they where sold out! I definitely will! If y’all have them on the first I’ll grab it!

[@RoddyRemocalIII-tp6kx]

Picking the right fly guide book was real good do you guys have any more like that I like to read them excellent information

[@venturesflyco]

We’ve got a year-round hatch chart you can check out. Here is a link: www.learnwithvfc.com/yearroundhatchchart

[@beecee777]

I’m offended!!! As a woman.. the only accessories I’ve ever spent $1000 on is fishing gear!!! 😂

[@Accurize2]

You’re a keeper!

[@entertainmentstudiox3442]

Wife material.

[@davidallisonisaac]

I just joined your podcast, thanks guys

[@venturesflyco]

Awesome! Welcome to the community!

[@michaelnugara1]

Awesome thanks as I'm just starting out

[@venturesflyco]

Very cool! Excited for you to get started!

[@scottfuhrer7488]

Second time i have watched this, Super instruction--By the way--You look like Frank from American Pickers!!!

[@Bailey_fromsprunkiretake]

I love this guy

[@venturesflyco]

😎🤙🏽

[@michaelbattin]

thank you

[@venturesflyco]

😎👍🏽

[@Jo-xx2rd]

Thx

[@Robert_thephotographer]

Curious on the starter kit you have. How does that rod compare to a TFO one I’m looking at? Also do you recommend a bag over a vest?

[@venturesflyco]

Great question! Rod - when designing our fly flinger, we tested out a ton of “beginner” rods and tried to take the best of all and combine them into one. The Fly Flinger is a great rod and holds its own against other similar rods. Bag or vest - this is personal preference. I personally like a bag myself. I would say it’s the most common. Others do like vests. I usually say start with one, see how you like it. If you hate it, try another. Hope this helps.

[@Robert_thephotographer]

@@venturesflyco thanks for the reply. I currently have a 9 foot five weight four piece rod that was bought for me as a gift from Cabela’s. I don’t know how it compares to your rod and I was trying to determine if I need to look at a different rod. Regarding bag or vest, I currently have a vest however I was trying to determine to get a bag or a sling pack because of the opportunities to hold everything similar to a backpack and access it. The problem is I have to spend money if you want to try something and then it doesn’t work you’re out that money. Lol I guess one could resell it?

[@Robert_thephotographer]

@@venturesflyco also I wanted to say I love this course you guys have. I wish it was around when I first started. I would consider myself still a beginner though because I don’t get out much and need to practice more on casting. Especially here in the southeast with a lot of trees, we don’t or aren’t able to do that open casting like I see on videos. i’m sure you guys have a section covering this when I get there. :-)

[@notkeet]

i’ve always been told that a 6wt rod is the all around rod? i live in finland tho so it’s probably because of that

[@venturesflyco]

It depends on what flies you use most often and the size/type of fish you catch. If you are mostly using really heavy nymph rigs or streamers and catching 20+” trout consistently, then a 6 wt is probably the way to go.

[@polishoskar2039]

what size of rod is best for fishes weighing between 2 and 4 pounds ? wanna hop onto fly fishing but dont wanna get a too big nor too small of a rod. thanks

[@venturesflyco]

Hey. Might be worth checking out our podcast we did about fly rods. Here is a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGrQpI2GopiSqNUsi=pa91zzh40VZM2Eix

[@banjohappy]

1966, (I was 15) my dad bought me a 7wt rod with I don't know what line, no backer, and the reel is spring loaded so you can pull a lever and it reels in the line by itself. Neither of us knew anything about fly fishing, but I had won 6 doz. flies in a contest advertised in Outdoor Life (1st 100 to send in a fishing story gets 72 assorted flies). I still have the rod (busted tip) and most of the flies, but still don't know anything. Do you know anything about the spring loaded reel, and is it useful in a practical sense?

[@venturesflyco]

Awesome! Unfortunately, not super familiar with spring loaded reels.

[@MrPackman45]

As a lawn care employee I feel like walking on uneven ground would be the least of my worries but anyone have any wader boot combos that are effective and won't break the bank?

[@kennedywilson855]

What is the name of you guys fly pack

[@venturesflyco]

We’ve got a couple of them. Check em out here - venturesflyco.com/collections/assortments?_atid=NDixM7mYrO10L4EcHWdLJTenKItqW6

[@nickesteban2200]

Is this near Abiqui in New Mexico?

[@venturesflyco]

Nope. This is in Oregon. 😎🤙🏽

[@MarcTelesha]

Two floatant. Gel and powder. If only one powder.

[@venturesflyco]

Not a bad suggestion for sure!

[@jeffchapman678]

Can I fish nymphs drys and streamers with a 6 wt that's what I got

[@8ifoto]

"questionable meat" was my nickname in college

[@TrentHinds]

FYI... you mention forceps in the video but they didn't make it into your gear checklist pdf

[@venturesflyco]

😂 oh man… that’s embarrassing. We’ll get that fixed. Thanks for the heads up!

[@rodncin]

Funny and informative! My issue is calling a fly reel a "line keeper"! Please STOP perpetuating this myth! Trying to "strip" a large fish in is just asking for a break off cause you are holding the line too tight and the fish makes a sudden run and pop there goes the fly. Having the fish on the reel with a good drag system ensures more fish in the net by softening the runs, head shakes and jumps. Teach beginners to get the fish on the reel as soon as possible so they develop muscle memory and correct technique even if they just using their hand to supply drag on a cheap reel.

[@venturesflyco]

We agree. A good drag system is important and a necessity. In our opinion, beginners should find a reel that is reliable (disc drag that works, functional, able to fight big and small fish), but that doesn’t break the bank. There are a lot of great reels out there that you can fight big fish on and that get the job done for under $150. We were just trying to emphasize that $300+ reels with all the bells and whistles are just overkill for a beginner. We appreciate the comment and hope this will clarify what we meant in the video. Thanks for watching and spreading the good word of fly fishing. 😎🤙🏽

[@rodncin]

@@venturesflyco Yeah see, I think we come from two different schools of thought, I look at it from the view of quality, dependability, durability, and weight. This means a fully machined reel (not cast)with a sealed drag for salt/fresh water and very light to be a counterbalance and not a boat anchor at the end of my rod. These are not bells and whistles, they are (imo) minimum standards for proper casting and landing of fish. If this means I am spending $300 then that is the cost and after 47 years in this sport i have come to realize you get what you pay for. The known issues of the less expensive reels is they are cast aluminum which makes them heavy and they break/crack much easier than machined reels. I believe every beginner should learn on a balanced rod/reel setup to make it easier to learn and eliminate a possible frustration point before it happens. I think you should highlight the major differences and explain why it might be in your viewers best interests to step up to a better reel.

[@jaredtandle2596]

Teach people to fight the fish using their palm too, click and pawl is less to fuck up in the reel.

[@WisGuy4]

Not to mention that reeling a fish in feels like genuine fishing, whereas pulling the line in seems like the lazy/caveman way to do it.

[@amariewilt]

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[@albertriver9100]

Hello, greetings, is there a way to listen to it in Spanish?

[@venturesflyco]

Unfortunately I don’t think there is. Might be able to do Spanish subtitles, but not sure. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Sorry for the disappointment.

[@Mrburns69420]

Whats the weirdest fly name youve heard

[@RobertBrophy-v1y]

Hat....what about that...gorgeous, ridiculous, crooked hat? Is it a must have...just saying

[@venturesflyco]

Everybody needs a lucky fishing hat. 😎🤙🏽

[@txrazor2643]

@@venturesflycowhere did you get ur hat? As a Texan I wear western hats daily. I haven’t found a good fedora/western hat for fishing yet.