How to Cast a Fly Rod for Beginners (5 Fly Casting Tips That Will Help!)

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[@FlyFishDan]

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[@jsiravo07]

you know what they say .... if you wave it more then twice you are playing with it !!

[@FlyFishDan]

Lol!

[@flystraight7994]

😂

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

Not me. When I wave it, it’s to get someone’s attention and some people need more persuasion.

[@DamnDirtyIrish]

bwahahaha

[@wgbscole244]

Idk this is so funny to me 😂

[@rumpleforeskin1812]

I’m a complete beginner I’ve been studying different fly fishermen channels and you are by far my favorite. You’ve been so informative and you’re cool about it you make it so easy to follow!

[@FlyFishDan]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@brianboechler8494]

Very good tutorial Dan. Fly fishing has really evolved since I started 50 years ago. Even casting techniques have changed. You have condensed the basics for newbies and provided some reminders for us "set in our ways" older dudes. Your channel rocks!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks Brian - I appreciate the kind words and comments. I appreciate you being a part of my channel - cheers!

[@tinamarieb49]

From the comments, it looks like I stumbled across the best vids first! Thanks! Step-Dad just got me my first fly rod and we are headed out to fish for sockeye on the Klutina in an hour. Never touched one before so I'll be cramming your videos between now and then. Wish me luck!

[@FlyFishDan]

Nice! Good luck to you!

[@fivelostsoulsorlando6434]

I haven’t been FLY fishing in almost 30 years, thought it would be like riding a bike, but…NO. Thanks for the awesome quick guide, I just had to get back to the basics! I’ll watch your other vids now, I have two weeks till my upcoming trip. Tight lines y’all!

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome - glad to hear that you’re back into the sport. Happy to help. Cheers!

[@tincatinca1571]

Oh my gosh I tried casting fly fishing rod today for the first time, i made like 5 mistakes in every single cast, this video made my life so much easier, thank you buddy

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad you found it helpful - welcome to the sport!

[@SpudMissile]

Thanks for this video man. I've been a baitcaster/spinner fisherman my entire life. The fly fishing bug got ahold of me and I picked up my first setup yesterday. Been absorbing KZbin videos like crazy. Definitely one of the better ones! And great catch btw. This is the way.

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome! It's addicting for sure and I am glad some of my videos have helped. Cheers!

[@Roadwarier9871]

New to fly fishing it took me years to perfect a bass bait casting reel now to a new adventure that will take me just as long or longer to fly cast and reel... I welcome the challenge thank you for your video.

[@FlyFishDan]

You bet! Wait until you catch a bass on a fly rod, good stuff!!

[@justinpower4372]

About to start fly fishing! Thanks for this great video.

[@FlyFishDan]

You bet!

[@itsRevx]

I dont fly fish but it lowkey seems so fun and that fish was just perfect

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks!

[@kevinandre6654]

This man has a drone view. Salute.

[@bharris265]

Nice video, thank you. Beautiful catch, glad it happened in this video.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you very much!

[@JB-tz9pi]

I'm having a heck of a time transitioning from spin casting to fly casting. I take both rods because I know I'm going to get frustrated.

[@FlyFishDan]

Just stick with it JB - you'll get there

[@triggernm]

Just keep practicing man. It'll click one day. Keep it simple and don't chase perfection. Work on your short game and positioning and then build up to more distance casting as your confidence increases. You got this.

[@zman2234]

Same literally yesterday I was practicing fly fishing and just wasn’t catching anything and ended up switching to my spinner and caught 6 brook trout.

[@Eclipse1988]

Yep! And I've commented about this on other videos, myself. A big BIG tip is to get over the "whip". As spinners, we're used to using speed and strength to load the rod and sent it way out there (at least I was). It's about going nice and easy. I forced myself to slow down and relax with it. And wait for that line to load behind you. The line itself will carry the fly out, not your force. In my opinion, it feels like the physics really takes place between your rod and fly line itself, and not you trying to launch a lure 80 feet. Keep it up. I literally put all my gear down and exclusively fly fished for a week and the progress is beautiful

[@beentheredonethat6219]

Great for a refresher too!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks!

[@flystraight7994]

Cool guy. No bs no extra talk

[@FlyFishDan]

I do my best - cheers!

[@lucasmaluco2135]

pretty good man,like your vid,i just started with it,and im not doing correct yet,i had a rotary cuff tear years ago and never got fix,so flying rod casting is painfull but i want to learn good,like it.

[@kiwi_comanche]

Hey brother. Sitting here with my kids, and we're watching your video because they want to learn how to fly fish. Thank you for what you do.

[@danwick8107]

😂 same

[@kiwi_comanche]

@@danwick8107 Awesome!!!!

[@kiwi_comanche]

@@danwick8107 brilliant!!!

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad to help - love that

[@richrappa7906]

Good stuff! Can you give some tips about dealing with the wind?

[@FlyFishDan]

Wind is always a challenge - learning the double haul would help a ton with shooting the line into the wind.

[@user-po7iv4ni3o]

Thanks for mentioning the need for a full rod length of floating line. As a total newbie, I was surprised to see how few tutorials even mention that part. Kind of teaching myself at first until I get out with some buddies in a few weeks.

[@FlyFishDan]

Keep at it, you'll get there! Fly fishing is a BLAST!

[@STLTHMC]

Bonus lesson, you caught a beauty

[@nirava_dovah]

my mother and i want to learn how to cast a fly line. i bought a set of poles and got them set up, but we have troubles casting out.. hopefully this video will help us better

[@FlyFishDan]

I hope that helps! Cheers and welcome to the sport!

[@anthonyb764]

Very helpful thank you!

[@FlyFishDan]

You're welcome!

[@thestepcast]

Great fly casting lesson - well done!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@keat4418]

thanks dan youre a legend

[@FlyFishDan]

Happy to help :))

[@2wongsdontmakearice588]

I wish I could do this but Everytime I cast, my flys hit the grass behind me and then I lose my flies... it's too frustrating

[@FlyFishDan]

It's likely your rod arch is too wide...in your brain, try to stop the rod a 1pm and I bet that would help

[@Jazzthekillers]

You know you can do it without your fly

[@FlyFishDan]

Good point - just a small piece of yarn tied to the end of the leader would work great too

[@FlyFishDan]

I just realized what you were actually referring to...you can use just a small piece of yarn or cut the shank off of an old fly and use that when practicing

[@11111Rich]

good instructions but what is with the typing noise when talking. What is it that you want me to hear? Talking and typing at the same time. One piece of information at a time please or if 2 types of info is good then how about 3, 4, or 5?

[@FlyFishDan]

Good point - sorry about that! Next time I will leave the typing out!

[@CMDRkarstenvader]

​@@FlyFishDandont listen to this commenter. I think the typing noise makes a good audio indicator of when there is extra information on screen.

[@Testrun48]

I kind if like it too!

[@Ericbyhookorbycrook]

Great little piece of info. Thank you sir 🤘🏼

[@FlyFishDan]

You bet! :))

[@stevencain506]

Great info. Thanks!

[@L4DFRED]

Dude awesome info, most helpful vid thank you

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad it helped - cheers!

[@Michigan-wildlife]

awesome video

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks!

[@carnivore918]

Thanks for the tips!

[@FlyFishDan]

No problem!

[@michaelbattin]

thank you

[@FlyFishDan]

You're welcome!

[@stanreedy2686]

good advice

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stanreedy2686]

yes@@FlyFishDan

[@theflyfishinginstructor6014]

Great video

[@martinramirez6702]

Nice tutorial. What are using to carry the other fly rod & reel?

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! I am using an O'Pros rod holder, link in the description. Cheers!

[@mattharkness6697]

Thanks Dan. I’m definitely getting better but I feel like I still false cast too much. I need to get that double haul mastered. As always thanks for the tips.

[@FlyFishDan]

I hope this helped Matt - thank you for taking the time to watch. I'll do a video in the future about hauling, thank you for the inspiration!

[@MrJSpicoli]

It's really about loading the tip both forwards and backwards. Beginners use too much wrist also.

[@Thewashzone]

Friends gave me a fly fishing set up for my birthday a couple of weeks ago, been practising but havent grasped it keen to put your tips into practice from australia

[@FlyFishDan]

Nice! You will get there, just keep at it! Super cool you are watching from half way across the world, super cool.

[@GinoMSI]

thanks bro...!

[@FlyFishDan]

You're welcome!

[@kuro2233]

This is probably the most efficient tutorial I've watch on fly casting in KZbin

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! I appreciate that, cheers!

[@FlyFishDan]

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[@I_AM_BAYTOR]

How much of the fly line is hanging from the rod when you cast? Do you have the leader dragging in/touching the water?

[@FlyFishDan]

You typically want to have a full length of floating line past the tip of your rod - your entire tapered leader should be in the water prior to picking up and casting. Hope that helps!

[@KurstenMclafferty]

Can someone let me know more about the false cast? Are you letting a little line out with each false cast or is it for momentum?

[@FlyFishDan]

Typically you are letting a little line out with each false cast - once you feel that you've generated enough line speed, you make the final presentation cast.

[@Skedawg88]

I false cast to dry my dry fly and measure distance.

[@samueljlarson]

Watching (looking over my shoulder) helped me learn to time the cast until I could let muscle memory take over. Beautiful river.

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad it helped!

[@ashleywoolnough4884]

Couldn’t watch through with that annoying typing noise

[@FlyFishDan]

Yeah - not my best creative idea, sorry about that!

[@moniquemotta5072]

yes I agree it was distracting

[@hater7093]

@@FlyFishDan it ain’t that bad at all, cpl people just overreacting 😅

[@anthonydugger486]

Bless you holy fuck. I been kinda raw dawging the fly fishing and while successful I needed some help getting that line out further. Went right out to the driveway to test out the techniques you showed and I have improved tremendously in a single false cast😄.

[@FlyFishDan]

Love to hear that!

[@KingPhilipsRideshare]

My dad was an amazing caster, really took for granted what he could have taught me but like fathers and son throughout history… if he thought it was cool it must be BOGUS! Oh well maybe in the next life I’ll fly fish with Dad

[@CN-re5ut]

Great segment. As always. Typing sounds were distracting though 😊

[@FlyFishDan]

Sorry about that!

[@zarteck7793]

i really need practice with my fly rod again...

[@FlyFishDan]

Keep at it!

[@SeemsLikeSomething]

Once ya pointed out the elbow snot, it was game over. Didn’t hear a thing afterward. Lol

[@FlyFishDan]

I should have kept my mouth shut! Lol

[@SeemsLikeSomething]

@@FlyFishDan 😂

[@keithpeterson9915]

I enjoyed your video. I like the actual demonstration - that's how I learn. Beautiful fish at the end was a pleasant surprise. Thanks and I'll tune in for more!😊

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! Good to have you hear and part of my community. Cheers!

[@Ja8888]

Hey Dan, wonderful casting video, thank you! I have watched so many tutorials on casting, and no matter how much practice, I cannot shoot line out of my rod, it's driving me mad. I noticed when you hold the line tight with the left hand or tug on it during the backcast, the line starts shooting on the back cast, allowing you to double load. My line doesn't move at all. It's not the line either, I replaced it, the line does flow like butter just shaking it out. I even tried using a 6 weight line on my 5weight rod, still not helping. Is it me??? Not sure what I could be doing wrong at this point. Could it be that I have a bad rod? I'm using the Remington path. Any help would be appreciated, just want to be able to cast my line with out having to false cast! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@FlyFishDan]

If your mechanics are right, you are waiting for the line to fully extend behind you, you have a quality line, if you rod arc is not too wide when casting, you have a straight line path to the tip of the fly rod, you're using a balance of power/finesse; then it could very well be the fly rod. The Redington Path is their entry level fly rod and could be part of the issue contributing to your challenges, one of the reason's I designed my own series of fly rods - everything an expensive rod brings to the table at an affordable price. Medium fast action, light weight and we use a power taper on the rod blank that leads to a very forgiving casting fly rod - perhaps something to explore. Keep at it, you will get there and it will become muscle memory for you!

[@Ja8888]

@@FlyFishDan Thank you!! Despite my inability to shoot the line, I'm still hooked for life with fly fishing...just might have to invest in your rod! Appreciate your thoughts, thanks so much!

[@FlyFishDan]

My pleasure and thank you for considering my fly rod!

[@camronbitzer3159]

New fly rod owner here- thank you for the tips. Had no idea what the hell false casting even was after a couple videos watched lol you explained it quick. Thank you

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome - welcome to my channel!

[@whippedcream7051]

Thanks for the info Dan! I’m going to college in idaho and actually just purchased a fishing setup this morning! All I need is some waders and i’m set! Cheers

[@FlyFishDan]

Nice! That is awesome - check out DRYFT waders, locally owned and operated. If you feel they might be right for you, I am an ambassador and can save you a little cash (coupon code: FlyFishDan). dryftfishing.com

[@shadow0clone]

You just got yourself a new subscriber my friend! Thanks for this easy to follow and down to earth video!

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome, thank you!

[@BlutigeTranen]

Bro, this is literally the best video out there on casting and I am not kidding.

[@FlyFishDan]

Appreciate that - thank you!

[@Chaseyourdream73]

Please include that breaking your wrist when cast a fly rod, even though you do it, is NOT the proper technique. 44 years of fly fishing experience, and 10 years of teaching.. breaking the wrist is the #1 issue with most peoples line not laying out flat. USING THE WRIST is not the way to teach beginners. I understand it works for you. However 90% of new casters learn horrible muscle memory by breaking their wrist during their cast. 10 & 2 is absolutely the worst teaching tool in fly casting. Im not trying to bash you. I just spend over 60 days a summer, breaking novices bad habits. Breaking the wrist is one of the hardest to break. Watch Joan Wulff cast. It is truly a work of art. :)

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you for sharing your perspective, it's evident that you possess a wealth of experience and knowledge in the world of casting, as do I. Your emphasis on proper wrist positioning and the potential pitfalls of breaking the wrist during casting certainly resonates with your many years of teaching others to fly cast. While I understand your concerns about wrist technique, I'd like to respectfully offer a different point of view. It's true that some individuals may inadvertently develop bad habits if not guided properly, especially when it comes to *significant* wrist movement. However, there might be situations where controlled wrist action can be effective, particularly in adjusting for varying casting conditions, distances and the individual angler. There isn't a perfect cast...I move my wrist slightly, as does my elbow, shoulder and body - works very well for me and I catch fish consistently, even the ones rising 80 feet away. With that being said, I will include that point in future videos, thank you for your feedback here. Regarding the "10 & 2" teaching technique, you've seen The River Runs Through it right? This is the most effective 'mental discipline' to teach someone new - otherwise, their arc will resemble something like 8 & 4. I respectfully disagree with you here. As the new fly angler grows in the sport, so will their technique increasing/decreasing the arc with distance. It's evident that your insights stem from your dedication to improving the fly fishing experience for everyone, as our mine. Let's continue to celebrate the diversity of approaches in teaching and casting techniques that contribute to the rich tapestry of the fly fishing community. Cheers and FISH-ON!!

[@TheBergMan]

Man, I was PUMPED when you caught that random fish you spotted! What a beauty! Fish was nice, too 😂 thanks for the video, man!

[@FlyFishDan]

You bet! It was pretty cool for that to have happened for sure!

[@justinpeterson2105]

Good job. I was skeptical I've come across too many pretentious, blowhard fly fishing pedants who pretend it's as complex as nuclear physics Good introduction without any excessive jargon or nonsense Thumbs up!

[@FlyFishDan]

I appreciate that! Thanks for taking the time to watch and for the kind words. Cheers!

[@juans3728]

Lets Go Edmonton want to see McDavid raise Lord Stanley

[@myronnicholassenchyshak9726]

Excellent presentation! Well explained. Dan, do you fish with other techniques besides fly fishing? I am asking about using spin reel, bait casting or closed reel fishing? Was told that one may catch more fish and a lot more easily using these other techniques……that fly fishing was too slow and too difficult a technique (I.e. getting line caught in trees often. Does not happen with the other techniques.). Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thank you.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! I used a spinning rod from about age 3 to 16...once I moved to fly fishing, I've never looked back. If you put some time into learning, it far more fulfilling than any other type of fishing. Cheers!

[@MarkNewton-hw3kr]

New to fly fishing and yup having a few issues with my casting, way too many false casts. I’m going to follow your tips and hopefully improve. Thanks from England.

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome Mark - thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@joehart3481]

Just watched your video - I'm PUMPED to go out there and cast like a pro! Thank you for the star wars inspiration - may the force be with you too!

[@FlyFishDan]

@@joehart3481 good stuff happy I can help inspire you to get out there and cast! Cheers!

[@soultrader57fishingandmusi25]

Great tutorial Dan, I'm still false casting too much 45 years on 😂

[@jgrayblesser]

Wow! Beautiful fish. Your teaching technique is fantastic. Where are you located? I've never seen a cutthroat trout.

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks! I’m up in the PNW (US)

[@gekkoukasane]

Oh wow I been out here casting like crazy and putting my line on the water then full casting again. I didn’t even know about false casting .

[@FlyFishDan]

What you are doing is water loading, and that is actually easier than trying to false cast a bunch. Once you start to perfect your personal cast, you'll only false cast maybe once or twice during any fly cast. Cheers!

[@lukedamoose4237]

Fantastic video! I've been struggling with my cast and what I was missing was managing the fly line by holding it with my non-casting hand. I have been adding line with my line hand and letting my casting hand manage the line with my index finger when casting. Can't wait to give these tricks a try.

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome - glad I could help, thanks for watching and you got this!

[@patcarr3028]

I live in Scotland which line would you recommend

[@troyisakson1060]

I like to false cast a few times to better aim my distance I want to place my fly. I like to work sideways with the floats and just shooting a bunch of line out is not going to get my fly to land at the exact distance my target is. So false casting and slowly feeding line out with each cast works best for me on rivers with precise landing zones.

[@garrettweston767]

Man I’m new to fly fishing and I feel like I have to false cast to much to slowly get some line out. Been practicing shooting line but can figure it out.

[@FlyFishDan]

Check out my other tutorials. They will help!

[@kamb26]

Question. Do you use a cover on the reel handle to make it easier to use? I think Mad River calls it a Knucklehead.

[@FlyFishDan]

I never have - typically I chose a fly reel that’s comfortable for me to use, so that way I don’t need the gadgets.

[@Troutdaddy98]

Awesome video I was thinking it would be cool if In one of these tutorials the guy actually caught a fish and by god you did 😂

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad it helped!

[@RichardRenfroe]

You seem to do a very fast retrieve. Is this because you are using a streamer or just the way it’s done? Thanks!!

[@FlyFishDan]

I was fishing a streamer in spring - fast retrieve was working on this day. Cheers!

[@jameslalley3787]

10 and 2 o’clock!

[@xeno6527]

I fish from a yak with my dad, learned because my uncle got into fly tying and fishing and had a lot of fun showing my dad. After i got my pole i have fallen in love with fly fishing.

[@aidanobuck5779]

I always get slack in my line on my forward class. I can never seem to get the line to fully extend.

[@FlyFishDan]

I would watch your backcast - be sure that it extends all the way behind you before bringing it forward. It's likely that you are bringing the fly rod forward too soon in your cast. Give that a try and I hope it helps!

[@datboiya8942]

I tried for the first time today and caught 3 small brown trouts before losing my fly. I cant wait to go out again

[@FlyFishDan]

Nice job on the browns! You are going to lose a lot more - it's part of the game :))

[@jasonpfeilsticker5692]

informative video, but that typing noise is pretty annoying.

[@FlyFishDan]

Sorry about that!

[@EH-pm1ke]

Haha glad i'm not the only one

[@TheJennivision1]

Nice job staying humble instead of talking down to newbs

[@sidewaysrain7609]

Stow your gear and backup rods, you are about to learn A Life lesson!

[@utubefan461]

The thing on your elbow wasn't distracting until you mentioned lol

[@FlyFishDan]

Darn it! :))

[@IsaacStone-p5h]

When he caught that trout if that wasn’t proof he knew what he was talking about I don’t know what is

[@radamus210]

About to open a pkg this week with my first fly rod kit - Been watching fly stuff for couple months. This is by far, the best quicky on getting the line out, one of the things I was most confused about. I've had all the other basics drilled into my brain it's become instinctive. 10 and 2, that's not hard to remember as I'll date myself, those numbers were also important in our youth for another reason in high school. This filled in some big holes. I'm sure there's other great ones out there, but I just haven't seen them. Learned a lot across a broad range, but not getting the line out, the way you explained it. Sometimes, it just takes the right version to click I guess. I feel I'll be pretty decent off the go with the amount of time I've spent going to KZbin Fly Fishing school. Great job man!

[@FlyFishDan]

Thanks, I appreciate that. You are going to love fly fishing - Thanks for being a part of my channel!

[@BasRobby]

thanks man, i learned a lot from you . next month i go fly fishing for first time and now i know it in theory :)

[@FlyFishDan]

Nice! Love to hear you are giving fly fishing a go!

[@robynmcdonald3942]

I've seen Professionals use it like a bull whip. They are NOT PROFESSIONAL.

[@rumpleforeskin1812]

I was practicing today in my back yard and it was cracking like a whip and it made me so angry 😅

[@noysreyhoung]

Good explanation!! I really enjoy fishing videos from over the world. Amazing video!!!

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Fishinwithnate]

U got a new subscriber thanks for the tips ❤

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@nosmente]

Going on first trip soon and this is first how-to video I've watched. Catching that fish sure adds to your credibility. Will be following. Wish me luck in Alaska.

[@FlyFishDan]

Good luck to you in Alaska! (officially jealous) :))

[@rodniki14]

I tried these suggestions and they worked. Mostly because they are common sense. Helped to look at the back cast, which I had never tried. It isn't that complicated when you get the idea.

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome, glad this helped. Cheers and FISH-ON!!

[@rodniki14]

Yes happy fishing, sir!

[@donaldbrown3788]

Thank you for your tips . I’m one of those who thought you had to make several false cast . Now I can’t wait to get out there a practice.

[@martinludvik8361]

Woooooow hey Dan,when you look at this,it looks like art in your delivery.🤗🤗🤗👀👀👀🙄🙄🙄🤔🤔🤔❤️❤️❤️ Fish on.🤠🤠🤠

[@FlyFishDan]

🤗

[@martinludvik8361]

Woooooow,Is beautiful beautiful and big fish.👀👀👀🤗🤗🤗🤗 Fish on.🤠🤠🤠

[@FlyFishDan]

Many many thanks!

[@aidanwatts2667]

Thank you for the very helpful video. I'm new to fly fishing and I've watched tons of videos already but this one clicked!

[@FlyFishDan]

Awesome. Love to hear that!

[@bryceburckart4808]

I'd kill the text at the bottom, or at the very least, the typing noise. Doesn't add much and it's really distracting from what you're saying

[@FlyFishDan]

Sorry about that, but thanks for watching - it is appreciated

[@bryceburckart4808]

@FlyFishDan Great content overall! Just bought a pole, and I'll definitely be using these tips. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@FlyFishDan]

Crazy thing about KZbin - the type clicking and feedback (though not always positive) I think helped this video with it's reach (more people interacting) But, I've taken that feature out of any new vids, I can see how it would be annoying to listen to

[@oceangoin79]

Great video! I am pleased to see that I've been on the right track as a self-taught newbie. Just need a bit of fine tuning. Appreciate the lesson. 👊🏼

[@FlyFishDan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mobiltec]

Thanks for the great advice.

[@FlyFishDan]

You are so welcome!

[@TomChernesky]

Outstanding video as I am new to fly fishing and while watching the comments and movements filled in some of the blanks in my casts! Might I ask the brand and model of your rod and reel?

[@FlyFishDan]

Thank you! I am using my own fly rod these days - medium fast action and very easy to cast. Check them out! fishonrods.com

[@Kumakk]

Im here to thank you man, I was on my very first time with fly rod and you help me so much that i received four rainbow trout on first trip ! If you will be in Sweden, I'm own you a beer 🍺

[@FlyFishDan]

That is awesome - thanks for sharing that!

[@lukeryerkerk6842]

Awesome video as always Dan! I'm getting into fly fishing now and was curious if you recommend any fly box starter kits for trout?

[@FlyFishDan]

I'm actually working on that exact thing as we speak!