"Fly Fishing In Small Creeks" - Far Bank Fly Fishing School, Episode 12

[@scottstubbs9913]

Great Video! I agree with all but the rod length. We fish some very small streams, using primarily dry/dropper rigs and we high-stick. So the shorter rods just don't provide the reach needed for this method. We use 8' 6" - 9', and I know some guys that prefer 10'.

[@simongawesworth7812]

Good point - you'd certainly want a longer rod if you are fishing small creeks high sticking style. We should have covered that. Thanks for the comment and observation - much appreciated.

GREAT video! I tell all of my friends who want to learn to fly fish to watch all of your videos. Thanks, and keep to up. Perhaps do a video on how to buy and what to look a when you buy a rod and reel ( slow, med. and fast rods). Vest vs. packs vs. lanyards, boots: rubber vs. felt vs. cleats. 10 of your favorite dry flys, nymphs, and streamers. And finally show a "twitch mend" vs a "full style" mend so as to keep your fly from moving. I know there is so much more. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@FarBank]

Thanks for the comments and suggestion. Glad you like the videos and recommend them to your friends. We've passed on your suggestions to Simon for the next series.

[@ReelAnglerReviews]

Very interesting how you cut down the leader. It seems so simple but I have never thought to do that. Thanks!

[@FazilDestiny]

Great channel for anglers ❤deep knowledge of fly fishing

[@danoneill1155]

Great stuff Simon and team , excellent camera work also,

[@FarBank]

Thanks for commenting - so glad you enjoyed it.

[@29Granty]

Educational and entertaining. Excellent, Simon.

[@FarBank]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for commenting 🙂

[@auslifeandy]

This channel is bloody excellent and if anyone knew to fly fishing is reading this comment I encourage you to watch more from this guy, wealth of great knowledge that even the seasoned angler could learn from 👌👍

[@FarBank]

Thanks a lot - we are glad you found our channel and have been enjoyed it...

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

Great information. Going on a trip to fish small rivers. Big help.

[@FarBank]

Thanks, and good luck on that trip - hope some of the tips help out!

[@noelslater822]

Very informative! Thank you for putting this together! Definitely worth the watch!

[@FarBank]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it...

[@alexandruszilagyi1176]

Great information,great chanel!!!👏👏

[@FarBank]

Thanks a lot for the positive comment - so glad you enjoyed it

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

Really love your videos, just wish redington was a bit higher quality gear. Every one of the 4 redington brand fly fishing items (totalling $1200) have failed in a major way, meanwhile A WALMART 50 dollar rod/reel is out performing them.

[@FarBank]

Really sorry to hear that - did you talk to the CS people at Redington?

[@charleshutcheson2506]

Hmmm…small creeks, my kind of water!

[@FarBank]

something we all love!

[@bencampbell5830]

I am currently waiting back for an answer from an email I sent last Friday. Just wondering if there's a better way to contact you guys.

[@FarBank]

Sorry to hear about that. Did you email the CS team - [e-mail]? That's probably the best way, or a phone call too...

[@harpersmj]

I have watched and been a fan of these for a while now. that being said Chapter 3 in this video is really sad and misleading. The only people that really claim you need a different rod to fish different waters are people selling rods!! To fly fish a small stream you need a fly rod. You do not need a different rod from the one you use everywhere else. You do not need a small rod. This idea is damaging our sport by making people think it is too expensive to buy all the gear. It is just not true that you need a small rod to fish a small stream. I can make the case that a 9 foot or even a 10 foot gives me advantages over a small rod. I can dap with a long rod, and I can Bow and Arrow cast much better with a long rod. I can reach over stream side brush, and I can steeple over bank side vegetation. Please for the love of the sport and for the integrity of your companies please stop spreading this mis information. Use the rod that you have and if you want a small rod by all means buy one, but for most of us it will not make fishing any more fun, then just getting on the water and catching fish. Thanks

[@719angler]

That’s all well and fine until you’re standing under short trees on water that is also crowded with riparian plants and you can’t get a cast out. It’s not so much about the size of the water but how overgrown small water can get. I commonly fish my 10’6 3wt euro rod on a specific piece of small water, but this is because this section of water is also in a cow pasture, so plenty of room for casting. A shorter rod is most definitely needed in some situations. Also you’re expecting the ROD PEOPLE to NOT try to market and sell more rods? Doesn’t sound very reasonable.

[@harpersmj]

You are missing the point of my post. I have never seen someone that could keep a cast that low. If you need to be under riparian brush, a bow and arrow cast is better, and a longer rod is superior. A short rod isn’t going to help you keep a cast that much lower. As I also stated, if you want to use a short rod go ahead but you surely don’t need one. A 9 ft rod or longer In almost all circumstances is better. Also the comment on the video is that to fish small water you need a small rod. That is false and misinformation. If you want to market rods fine, but let’s not pretend you need a specially rod for everything. That hurts the sport by making people think it is more complicated and expensive than it is.