Fly Fishing Master Class: How to Fish Buzzers on Stillwaters for Trout

[@TezLivin]

Excellent informative video from Rob. Its great to see a top competitive angler moving away from the numbers game of stockie bashing and seeking those grown on resident trout. I know I will never be as good an angler as Rob, because I haven't got those razor sharp teeth. Thanks for all the explanations of reasons to change lines, methods, flies and location.

[@TezLivin]

@@carlhughes9584 Mackerel on the other hand , wild yes, but easy! as are many wild brown trout. Mind you there are many days on Grafham when even the best anglers are not able to catch, and a video made on those days would be extremely boring.

[@mattbray85]

​@carlhughes9584 but you're still watching and commenting. Go and watch someone else's videos if you're that sad about it. This is a highly popular style of fishing, accessible to thousands of people. And this guy is one of the best at it.

[@truthhurts6958]

​@carlhughes9584 i think your sad, If you get a thrill out catching 6 ounce wild browns . Each to here own mate

[@mattbray85]

@carlhughes9584 alright mate. Just don't waste all that freedom getting angry about fishing videos.

[@johanprenger4242]

Hahaha how fast he’s building that leader! Insane

[@thebeartoothflyfisher]

Wow! I've learned so much from Rob watching his short videos and reading his blogs. But this is the best stillwater techniques video I've ever watched. Love the real time change ups and decision making explanations. UK stillwater fly fishers are way ahead of us, here in the US. Pretty much all I do is fly fish for trout in stillwaters (mostly small stillwaters) and most of my recent learning is from Rob and other UK stillwater experts.

[@brianthomson6873]

I really enjoy Robs videos ,I am learning such a lot on how to fish buzzers properly. Don’t have very much buzzer fishing up in Orkney well I don’t.

[@garyk8295]

Great to see you in action Mr Edmunds..your friend in Donegal Gary

[@davidwillacy4796]

Absolutely cracking video as usual from Rob. We all learn so much from them. It’s brilliant that he explains why he fishes the methods and techniques that he does. As a guy who fishes the midlands reservoirs only once or twice a year these videos pass on so much information for us all. Cheers.

[@shaunallen7436]

Rob showed everyone the way one very foggy morning at Grafham, while we were waiting for the all clear for the boats to go out. Anglers were lined up along the harbour wall fishing off the rocks casting towards the sailing club. Along comes Rob late as usual and wades in and catches 4 fish in 20 mins, I nearly swore at him....christ that lad can fish ~ John Allen 1933- 2021

[@FullingMillTV]

What a great story 😂 Rob is one hell of an angler!

[@duffbattye5235]

awesome fish jump on 5.19 !!!!

[@williamwilson2485]

Great video could you show how you make up your droppers make them up so quick and easy.

[@jimseaman2558]

Excellent video. Very informative and fun to watch. I was amazed at how fast you could set up your leader and droppers. Unbelievable.

[@jpdorsethq1280]

Solid gold...😊.Thanks Rob..👌

[@Stevie_ONeill_Flyfishing]

Great video Rob , enjoyed that buddy ..cheers Stevie

[@tristanwood2512]

What make rod is the first one you rigged up? Orvis blackout ?

[@monkeybrains]

Absolutely brilliant 👏. Enjoyed and learned alot. Thanks

[@brianthomson6873]

Great video very informative .

[@barrymcgregor6233]

Great video Rob cheers👍

[@charlespaynter8987]

Great stuff. Really clear & informative. Thanks for posting. Only thing is that should you not mention, for any less experienced anglers watching, that its sensible to wear eye protection at all times when fly fishing especially if there's 2 in a boat?🙂

[@razzledazzle8948]

Have you anything on setting up a cast for beginners 😊

[@Chrisowen1948Newbury]

Excellent video really enjoyed watching, some very good tips particularly rods weights, a request please a video on trying knots for the over 70s whose fingers aren't as dexterous as they used to be😂

[@jonmilling703]

If there was only one fish in the lake, Rob would probably catch it! Another great video @fullingmill

[@jonmilling703]

@@carlhughes9584 you sound bitter mate. Maybe you should put a few videos up and show us all how it’s done? Or maybe just live and let live and let people enjoy the type of fishing that they’re interested in and focus on what you prefer

[@martinebbatson5462]

Really enjoyed this video :)

[@mikekennedy4549]

Very informative thanks - it would be interested to see more closely how you tie the droppers faster than using 3 turn water knot that I use. Also is your retrieve just keeping up with the drift or are you moving the flies and do you prefer that to static flies with the odd pull?

[@FullingMillTV]

Hey there! An answer from Rob: I do use a 3 turn water knot to tie my droppers but I probably do it slightly differently that's all, next time (fry feeding episode in September) I'll slow everything down and give an easy step by step. As regards the retrieve, sometimes the fish want it static or ultra slow so it's just a case of a retrieve speed that allows you to keep up with the drift. Other times they want it ' trundled through' so moved continuously with a steady figure of 8. Often when fishing on the drift you have to thrown in a ' pull or two' just so you can keep in contact with your flies. ..obviously this is when there is anything more than a light ripple. The best retrieve varies a lot and its more a case of trial and error on any given day until you work out what's best.

[@mikekennedy4549]

@@FullingMillTV Brilliant. Many thanks

[@davidlloyd7109]

Amazing fishing what expertise

[@davidwillacy4796]

Rob, could you straight line 4 buzzers and keep them near the surface by using no epoxy or beads on the pattern and lighter hooks. Paul Proctor had a pattern called the No Frills Buzzer which would probably fit the bill. Cheers

[@FullingMillTV]

Hey there, here's what Rob has to say: Yes - to a certain extent....fishing patterns with no weight (beads), no epoxy and on small light wire hooks will allow you to slow the decent of your patterns to a certain extent. However you run the risk of hooks opening out if you hook a good fish. Even so these types of flies will drop through the top 4ft of water reasonably quickly. You could consider using Co-Polymer as a leader material as this sinks approximately 4 times slower than fluorocarbon and " short line" ie just cast 15-20ft or so and retrieve faster to keep everything high in the water. Personally I just think with these options as an angler you are trying to make something fit and work and while it will work to a certain extent it is rarely the best option.....By fishing a foam based pattern on the point (washing line) you can easily hold all 4 flies in the surface layers and retrieve them at a natural pace.....the foam pattern also causes a disturbance on the initial 2 or 3 pulls when you straighten your cast pulling fish to your flies again you wouldn't get this benefit with a lightweight buzzer pattern.

[@mrintresting256]

Superb video ….I’m only hoping the advice works for bank angling as well as boat fishing. One small thing…..I’d love to know what you are doing in more detail when you are making your leaders and droppers….it seems you were tying them on with your tongue it went so fast ……I’ve ordered a load more flies from Fulling Mill again….you should get a bonus !!!👏🎣

[@FullingMillTV]

We appreciate your support 😀

[@cjay8163]

Funny how the other boats were following him around the reservoir 😂

[@harkenm]

Can anyone tell me the knot he is using to attach the dropper tags?

[@kjpkjp8083]

Probably a three or four turn water knot. 10 inch dropper to give you enough length to play with if you want to change fly. I used to buy all the trout magazines years ago and that was the advice off Rob and many other fishers. Personally i prefer a 4 turn water knot.

[@rossgraham7218]

Jesus Christ Carl, chill out a bit and go fish or something 🎣