Fly Fishing the Mad River with Katie Johnstone for Brown Trout

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[@LycandersAim]

Katie's awesome. More Katie. And more tying with Katie. Also awesome insight about the floatant powder used in that application. 👍

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. More Katie on the way. Stay tuned.

[@micahgrim2597]

Thank you Katie for rowing so Brian could fish the front! Thanks both of you for your time in this video. I always learn from y’all. Loving it!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. We appreciate it.

[@chromeslayer5269]

Best video yet m8. You taught me a bunch of things that nobody else is teaching me. Bring us more about the bugs.... Thank you for this.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Bug stuff coming! Stay tuned.

[@andrewwebster13]

An awesome video!!!!! They should be showing this in schools across the country...

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@thomasmyers6000]

Looking in spider webs?! This man's a genius 😂 I would have gone my whole life without ever doing that..

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Always check them.

[@chriscampbell1455]

You can also shake up tree/shrub branches to see what falls out or pick up rocks to look on the bottom! Especially if fishing in the winter when spider webs are scarce or if you don't have the screening equipment they have in this video.

[@osok1572]

I can't thank you enough for your beginner videos. Years ago my grandfather and I were going to learn how to fly fish and go trout fishing in Northern California where we live. Long story short my grandfather got sick and passed away before we had the chance, but now I have a 7 year old grandson and after watching all of your videos I got us each #5 pre-setup combo rods and next weekend we'll all be at Lake Davis hopefully catching our first fly rod trout, but we'll definitely be making grandfather/grandson memories and one old mean Marine grandfather smile in heaven. Again thank you very much and keep up the great work.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing. Stay tuned.

[@terp53]

Katie is such a pleasant young lady and is going to be a great guide. Loved the video thanks 👍🏼.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

She is amazing. A true gem.

[@hamadalsahhaf3767]

The best channel for fly fishing

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We really appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

[@marklamude2355]

GUYS its so cool to see you out fishing! Thanks.

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Thanks for watching.

[@hle3740]

Great Video Just need more Katie

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Stay tuned and you'll see plenty more of Katie!

[@dirtfan115]

This video is immediately my favorite. Last September I visited your shop, on our way from NY to Dayton. I brought along my gear, just in case I had a little extra time to wet a fly. The first place I stepped into the water, is the place you both sampled the river. I recognized it immediately. I walked up the river a few hundred yards, then up that little side stream a ways. Unfortunately, I had no luck that day, but it is always nice to be on the stream. Thanks again for all you do. Great video.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and thanks for being here.

[@josephhenderson7044]

I just wanted to give a HUGE THANKS to Katie at Mad River. I reached out to these guys through the comments and was pointing in the direction to contact the Mad River store because I’m new to fly fishing. So I called told and had the pleasure to talk with Katie I had explained to her that I live on the salmon river in upstate New York and want to fish for stealheads she explained to me what I needed and gave me the basics and never tried to over sale me products . 15mins of talking to her and now I have a tracking number to my new gear. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS OUT OF THIS WORLD DEFINITELY 5 stars 🌟. I recommend to check these guys out. From KZbin to talking on the phone hands down the best experience I have ever had with dealing with people in the outdoors industry. Thank you so much Katie.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for being here and thanks for the support. We really appreciate it.

[@ryanmurdock6017]

Hot buttered lightning ⚡️ haha you guys are awesome!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Stickers just dropped and hats and t-shirts on the way. HBL!!!!

[@jonnybkuehl878]

Beautiful day!! So much to learn about Fly Fishing!!

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Thanks for being here.

[@serfish101]

Beautiful landscapes where fly fishing is best relax and contact with nature

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Thanks for watching.

[@andrewgamache253]

Hell yea Katie!!!!

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She's amazing!

[@jaredklein3930]

G'day from Australia and heck yes the Trophy Nymph!!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Hard to beat the Trophy!

[@Mntnere]

Awesome video. You always thoroughly explain everything so well for us. Thanks

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@davidleimeister5027]

Good to see you both out and on the water. I thought Brian was just the pretty face making the videos(lol,, are you about done with the one on entomology? ). Katie I made my first gurgler after watching your video. Your a good teacher.

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Thanks for watching.

[@ObeseMurican]

Great knowledge, tracking fish useful to any fisherman.

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Thanks for watching.

[@zoppashotgun]

I'm going to start a drinking game where I drink whenever Brian says "Butter". I'm gonna be hammered within two videos.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

We think it's some sort of fetish. Not sure.

[@RJV-uu2jm]

Really great video, very educational channel.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and please stay tuned.

[@jamesottmer947]

Love that flybox, so nice for rigs and leaders!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. We are really digging these boxes.

[@jamesottmer947]

@@Madriveroutfitters would love it if they offered another color. Get my two blue ones crossed up sometimes if I can't see my stickers lol

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@@jamesottmer947 label the edges with a permanent marker?

[@jamesottmer947]

@@Madriveroutfittersgreat call! But let the rep know I'd buy more colors 😉

[@tandemflyco7617]

@@jamesottmer947 we’re working on a clear version for our next run...just for you 😉

[@Diana_x98]

Wonderful video!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@feltn78]

What a beautiful stream, oh and don’t forget to tell us about the presentation method your using it looked like across and down with a little swing. Having grown up in sw Ohio in the seventies can remember when a lot of these streams were heavily polluted it seems like they’re recovering nicely.

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Thanks for watching!

[@andrewgamache253]

1:08 when the teacher is excited to show you how to do a math problem you can’t figure out

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We are teachers first and foremost. Thanks for watching.

[@alexelshof6653]

Love the music added

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Thanks for being here.

[@BammBamm2273]

It's The Legend!!!

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She truly is!

[@OscarOverlanding]

Thank you!!!

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Thanks for being here.

[@adamcorey5783]

Nice one, I love you Katie.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. She loves you back.

[@wildman9968]

Great video

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Appreciate you watching. Stay tuned.

[@philbuilds116]

I've always looked at spider webs but never thought about observing what's caught and using it to my advantage.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Always check!

[@chromeslayer5269]

Also Katie rocks 🤘

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Katie does rock! That's for sure.

[@johnnylightning1491]

Good video Brian, my only suggestion is that Katie is a lot easier to look at than you are, she needs more camera time. The spider web idea is a really god one. Keep the good things coming.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks but Brian has nothing to do with the content/editing part. We'll pass along to the editors.

[@josephhenderson7044]

I’m new to fly fishing. I just moved up to salmon river in Pulaski NY. I’m really big into the outdoors and love the challenges it throws at me. I’m not challenged anymore so now I’m on to fly fishing. I’m looking for the right set up for smaller trout 3lbs and under. How long of a rod and what weight and what real. I need some help. I’m learning everything from your channel.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching! Please contact the shop directly with your questions and they will be happy to help.

[@nicholascarlile6934]

Can you guys make a music playlist, the soundtracks are always great.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Will pass along and see what they can do. Thanks.

[@ilcamarin5259]

wonderweful!!!!Thank you!

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Thanks for watching.

[@kyle_juhl4716]

I love this video. I have frogs fanny and going to try it on a soft Hackle next time I go fishing. What rod was Brain using?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Not sure on the rod. You'd have to check with him on that. He can be reached at the shop most anytime.

[@kyle_juhl4716]

Okay, thanks

[@bigeats9768]

I am going to go on a trip to the Mad river and I was wondering if you would recommend any specific flies for around the winter season?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Of course! Give a call or an email to the shop and they will be happy to help! That’s what they do.

[@bigeats9768]

Ok thanks!

[@michaellewis7758]

Interesting technique, I usually fish nymph on point and two spiders on the droppers or 3 spiders. I've never really fished them tied I guess NZ style - with indicator to nymph and then off the barb of the heavier nymph? Nice idea on the floatant, never thought of that. One thing I've been thinking is, adding some CDC to the spider hackle or using it as a hackle, not sure if it would make much difference...

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Thanks for watching.

[@deazl666]

Good video. Last time I fished the Mad (near Urbana) I thought I had the brown of a lifetime on; turned out it was a 16 inch LMB. 🤷‍♂️

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Thanks for watching!

[@johnbeilhartiv1042]

Has anyone at Mad River Outfitters ever fished Clear Creek Metroparks in Ohio for trout? If not you should defently check it out, its a fun little stream to wade and fish.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

They do fish there regularly. Feel free to contact the shop directly with questions. They will be happy to help.

[@rippatrick1]

Brian - any chance you can show a foto or still shot of the tackle you used? You described it but for a newby like me I'd appreciate seeing what that lure combo looks like. Thx!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

He does have a few videos where he explains the rig and such. Thanks.

[@JayCeeGee]

Started with a 5WT 8.5' Orvis Encounter to see if I liked fly fishing. I love it. I've caught and released every trout (and char) species in West Virginia so far this year except the Tiger trout hybrid... but I don't look for stocked trout so not sure when I'll luck into one. So, I think it's already time to upgrade. QUESTION.... I want to get a small light weight for small mountain streams in pursuit of natives and wilds. What WT / length would you recommend? I see some people going with 6ft and some going with like 10ft. I also thought I might want to get something really slow and buttery, but a friend said he likes his little rods whipy and fast. He started fishing a 13' Euro Nymphing setup and that got me intrigued also. Too many options out there.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Please contact the shop directly with your questions and they will be happy to help.

[@joeg5414]

I caught my first tiger trout last year out of the Animas in Durango randomly . Nice 14 inch fish but was weird because they don't stock them here. I talked to some local guides at the fly shop and all they can figure is someone stocked some on private water downstream and he made it up🤷‍♂️ made my season though😂

[@tiernanwearen8096]

I'm going to Ohio next July for a few weeks. What permits do I need from fish and game as a Irish citizen to fly fish in the rivers?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

You'll have to check with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for that info. ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/wildlife

[@Anthony-eg7pw]

What size was that soft tackle pheasant tail jig??

[@Madriveroutfitters]

You’d have to check with Brian directly on that. We don’t have that info here. He can be reached via email or phone through the shop. Thanks.

[@jimmyhintz8850]

KATIE!!!!!!!

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!!!!!!!!

[@haydnhaskin7099]

So I live in this area and I’m just getting into fly fishing, what should I throw and what are some tips to help me?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please contact the folks at the shop directly and they will be happy to help. Best to call them but you can send an e-mail as well. Thanks.

[@phardiman84]

Wait! What was that little tip Brian gave to Katie near the end of the video, on "winding up" her roll cast? Unfortunately, I'm forced to roll cast a lot where I fish and am always trying to improve it. I've learned everything I know from Brian watching these videos. Is there a tip they can share on improving the roll cast?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

He talks about that same exact thing in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJXFinyllr-ars0

[@glenndotter5065]

What is the fascination with butter?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Not sure. He’s just a strange guy maybe?

[@glenndotter5065]

@@Madriveroutfitters 🤣🤣 Love your channel! It is slick like butter!

[@jimsmith1242]

Madriver Link to the two flies Brian mentioned he would pick over anything else please.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please contact Brian at the shop and he should be able to do that for you. Thanks.

[@thebaystateangler2130]

upside down butter cake!!!!!!!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

#delish

[@jasonsfishingagain312]

I thought I was the only one left to wear a vest and not a sling pack.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Nope. Vests are coming back.....big.

[@jasonsfishingagain312]

@@Madriveroutfitters phew. For a couple of years when every hipster was wearing flannel, I was finally in style. I might have another shot at it now!

[@chromeslayer5269]

I wear flannel with a vest 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Madriveroutfitters]

@@chromeslayer5269 That is cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@keithhaungs4420]

Where do I find a seine net that you used to collect samples. I have seen small ones that you can carry around when fishing. Nice video. Hope to see more in the future. As always you and your staff do a great job. Keith Haungs Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Here you go: www.madriveroutfitters.com/c-189-entomology.aspx

[@lucasburkemper4736]

Upside down. Butter. Cake.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

New T-Shirts?

[@bigfish0003]

Always sweet and nice Katie, but don't you do the 5 minute challenge anymore? 👍

[@Madriveroutfitters]

The first season finished. Will start again in the Fall. Thanks.

[@bernz0ne]

Just went. skunked as usual. Mad River is impossible to fish. Get me on some butter, record it, and I’ll eat a bug, boot, or whatever. It will make a good episode for ya.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Give a shout to the shop or stop in if they can help. Pretty sure they can.

[@pbiversen3762]

First

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Congrats!

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Wonderful video!

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Appreciate you watching.