The BEST Flies for Trout || Fly Fishing for Beginners (Streamers, Nymphs, Dry Flies)

[@sklassen13]

I think you should do an in depth video on streamer technique and what patterns to use where during a specific type of weather. You are a great streamer fly fisherman, I’d love to learn from your experience!

[@BigLenny33]

Great Idea that would be super helpful

[@johnbennett1162]

It’s not that complicated. It’s more important that you imitate the movement and that the pattern appears to be a bait fish. A swimmin Jimmy in a rainbow pattern is a great example that imitates a wounded fish. Trout are particularly cannibalistic.

[@thecheapflytyer8818]

I'd love to see a video on fishing with nymphs for beginners, I've heard nymphs are the way to go when you don't know what to tie on. But I personally don't know what a good setup looks like. One of the biggest mysteries to me with nymph fishing is how to tell when you've got a fish, so it would be super helpful to have a video going over some basic technique that you use. Thank you and great video!

[@jeffreyreynolds3278]

You can use a strike indicator with nymphs.

[@minnerisland0889]

I love these videos and appreciate how much time you must put into them. I think it would be cool if you did like tutorials on how to fish specific flies .I’m new to fly fishing and I think it would be super fun to get into but just don’t know how to. If you see this comment please consider what I am saying.🎣

[@waynejennings3803]

I'm 28 and just taught myself how to fly fish. It took a few months of determination. But sticking with it has payed off and been one of the best accomplishments of my life. Good luck stay patient and have fun

[@carlmarshall862]

Cool videos keep them coming

[@bumpsandriffles1041]

I would love to see some tips on streamer fishing, because you seem to be really good at it (the best I have seen on KZbin). I sometimes try it out and haven't had much success.. Do you use a full sinking line? poly leaders? Cast upstream, downstream or straight across? Love the content, keep it coming!

[@themidnightrider6805]

I’m new to fly fishing especially creeks and rivers. I would like to know size rod, reel, line you use for what. Thank you in advance!

[@Rufus761]

I agree with you, it would be helpful to know the fly rod details while fishing these small rivers/creeks. I am also just getting into fly fishing.

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

Creeks and rivers, it depends on the average size fish you’d be targeting or catching. Can’t go wrong with a 9 foot, 5 weight like the redington crosswater. It’s what I started with and still use every week. I have a 18 foot leader on the floating line because the fish in the Provo are spooked easily, however I also have a 10.5ft 3 weight nymphing rod. I rig it with 2 nymphs like sow bugs, or wriggle worms, I use it the most. But if The fish are rising I use the 9ft 5wt and fish dries.

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

The nymphing rig is maxcatch, the rod is great! The reel is meh. But it came preloaded at 40 bucks and I just added a 30 foot rio nymphing converter to the weight forward floating line. My leader on that is fluro and 18 feet including the sighter and tippet.

[@bumpsandriffles1041]

9 foot 5 weight is the best all around rod, you can get trout from 2" to 30" and you can also get bass and even some carp. Once you decide where/what you want to fish for, then get a specialized rod. But a 9-5 is a great spot to start.

[@themidnightrider6805]

@@Rufus761 I use a 5 wt and it works but it seems to much at times.

[@bengibson2383]

One thing I’m super curious about is what weight/length rod you use depending on what area you’re in and what size fly you’re using for that rod. I have a 5WT 8ft and I’m not sure if I should get another size rod for maybe smaller streams. Your videos are the best, my favorite fly fishing channel hands down!!

[@mattroberts8495]

I've only gotten really into fly fishing this past year. I started with a 5wt but I bought a 3wt over the summer and I've loved fishing with it

[@MrFNP90]

I've struggled for years with one big thing. It's hard for me to see where my fly is and if it's been taken by a trout. are strike indicators good to use with nymphs?

[@bumpsandriffles1041]

Unless you're Euro nymphing or swinging wet flies (which are done by feeling the strike), you should be using a strike indicator. Definitely get one and try it out!

[@commoncorysense1809]

I use them as needed but I keep one rule in mind as I setup, use the smallest indicator you can still see and remember it will impact your nymph drift( okay 2 rules to remember )

[@bigskyoutdoors4232]

Yes and there are different types for different applications I recommend New Zealand strike indicators and air locks that’s all you need also look into euro nymping

[@DrockGoBLUE]

I'm in the same boat. I've been flying fishing for years and my "touch" is garbage. I literally can feel anything unless it's a defined strike. So I've unwillingly become dependent on an indicator. I use airlocks and believe it or not I picked this up from a guide. . . .balloons. Just a tiny bit of air in it and tie it to your line. It works fantastic.

[@hookedoutdoors152]

My all time favorite fly/nymph is a walts worm or even the sexy walts 🤙🏻 all time go to for sure

[@Beardedfurflinger]

Great basic information video,walk into a fly shop or go online & fly choices will blow your mind,being out west you definitely need a foam hopper (#12 or # 14),now dry flies parachute adams,Cahill or blue dun covers any mayfly hatch,nymph was surprised you didn't mention a prince nymph can't go wrong there & agree with you fly choice differs from person to person & confidence is a major player,tight lines & bent rods 🤙

[@jonaswolf9538]

Please explain where to cast, or how to find out wehre the fish are hiding in the river System. And what depth to fish nympfs in different spots and water speed.

[@syksrouse]

Although a video would be great i can say for a rule of thumb. Foam is home. Look for the bubbles and debris because that's where fish look at. They tend to like 2-4 feet at a current speed of ~1 foot per second. For smaller streams like where I live (I really haven't found videos helping to fish really small streams) it's better to just make a couple casts all along places that look good and if you don't get a hit move upstream a fish a different section. Breaking streams into sections and finding patterns for where the trout sit will help.

[@bumpsandriffles1041]

Watch how to prospect for trout hosted by Tom Rosenbauer. Its on Orvis' channel as well as the New Fly Fisher. That video has helped me so much on narrowing down what sections of river to fish.

[@syksrouse]

@@bumpsandriffles1041 I loves Tom's videos. He seems like such a nice guy and he's been fly fishing his whole life. I'm pretty I've seen most of his videos (including the new fly fisher series) and they do a really good job of breaking everything down. But I still haven't seen any good videos of the super tiny streams.

[@bumpsandriffles1041]

@@syksrouse Yeah I feel like Tom's response to fishing small streams on his podcast is always "go test it out" hahah. Not terrible advice but also not extremely helpful either. Someone once referred to Tom as the Bob Ross of fly fishing and now I cant get it out of my head.

[@alexakers7978]

For a video idea, I’d like to know how you decide where to make each cast. Basically how you pick apart a pool or stretch of stream and when to move on.

[@FiskaMedGabbe]

A good thing you can teach could be different techniques on how to cast your line and wich type of body of water works best with what technique

[@josephhgames9247]

I suggest one on casting technique and how to properly tie a fly

[@allistairdeverteuil6164]

New to fly fishing and driving up to Wyoming so I liked your intro to the various flies.

[@7Thunders777]

My Mother's maiden name was Hardiman, and You do an excellent job creating content. I subscribed.

[@raymondperez5678]

Casting on streams and brook creeks. This would be helpful to my beginner casting on fly rods.

[@stevengarrett2631]

How about a video on basic knots and to tie and use, etc. Just getting back into fishing. Really enjoy your videos.

[@FatGrany]

Can we get a video on lake fly fishing 🥺

[@bellzebub8513]

Mending, learning this totally change my game and its the one thing most likely get overlook for self-taught flyfisher coming from conventional fishing like myself

[@7Thunders777]

I would like to see a video on your gear and set up. Also small stream casting techniques. Thanks, blessings, and Respect

[@chrismorrell16]

We want a warm water species video !!!

[@everythingmichael5676]

You should do a video on finding spots, that’s my only problem with fly fishing

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

How you pick water to fish, both large scale (where) and small scale (what part of the river or lake)

[@EricCommon]

Extremely well put together video bro! I got to come out that way and fish with you soon! I will help you with some filming as well!

[@vincentphillips9252]

Excellent! Can you highlight line size types and use i.e. WF3-5, runnig line, or mono - use of small swivels or tippet rings and braided sinking leaders and lengths thereof. Thanks again for sharing your adventures and techniques.Amazing !

[@coltonwike2643]

When you’re fishing these smaller bodies of water for bigger fish with streamers, do you bother with a sink tip or a sinking line? I’ve always been curious on the line setup

[@DrockGoBLUE]

I personally don't and I don't use it on big water either. I let the streamer do the work for me.

[@jacobbarney124]

For my western guys. I’m in Utah and the go to dry fly for pretty much any fish any river or lake anywhere is a purple haze.

[@CarolinaAnglingCo]

I'm learning sooo much!

[@nathanjohnson7826]

i love the names of these flys

[@guns4freedom]

Awesome video. We head to the Au Sable the 31st. Will be starting with a stimulator with a trico emerger to start. If the trico mayfly hatch is still going on. Hopper dropper is another setup I was thinking.

[@calvinshukis5780]

Could you do casting tips? Not extreme basics but things that help with accuracy or distance or even different casts, also does the rod weight or fly weight affect how you cast?

[@clearwatercreels]

Everything effects the cast. Size of fly, length of leader/tippet , flyline and rod as well. everything will be whack if one of those is off

[@Kodaboii]

Would honestly love to see a video show your setups for your flies, wether you are using a dry dropper, or tight line nymphing, or even indicator nymphing. I think people would agree we struggle with the setup and how things should go when it comes to catching fish. That would help me learn how to rig up my flies how I should and what I should be doing compared to not doing. As always, great video, and beautiful catches! Been subbed for almost two years now and haven’t been disappointed!

[@benconley5074]

Super helpful tips! If it is possible, please do a dedicated streamer video. You are probably one of the best east coast streamer anglers that I've seen, you and Andrew are always catching hogs! Questions: do you use floating line or sinking, what type of streamers for certain water conditions, streamer colors, patterns, placement, etc.

[@Fireflyfishing906]

I have been watching ur channel john for about 2 years and it will never get boring you got me into fly fishing and now it is my favorite hobby so thank you so much

[@bigskyoutdoors4232]

I would like to see you buy every thing you need to fly fish and catch fish with all the necessities for under $200 dollars. When I got started I didn’t have A lot of money to spend

[@bigrod0069]

beautiful native

[@jefflitwin5074]

Love this video, and if you can show us how to set up the rigs that be sweet

[@dongkhaora]

Thank you for sharing your fishing tips

[@robertclark2759]

Would have loved to have the best sizes you for each of the recommended flies

[@hillbillysportsman5818]

Need a video on reading water….. where are the fish.

[@stevenfowler8825]

Dude, i'm happy you got sponsored. You deserve the revenue. You're content has been quality for the last two years since I found it, and it's been great to watch you channel grow. You're my favorite fishermen on KZbin! Like, not even mad you have an integrated ad because it's a good product. I had no idea postfly was region specific. I fish mostly WNC and I have been meaning to take the leap and quit spin fishing. I'll make sure to use your code when I inevitably subscribe.

[@gt_outdoorexcursions]

I think what really helped me turn the corner in my fly fishing was tying too, even getting the little starter fly tying kit and a few mats spending winter watching a few vids and tying up some basics really lets you start to under stand some of the etymology and what the fish are keying in on. Getting those elk hair caddis, adams, princes, bwo's, stimmies, buggers and hare ears tied up and you'll start to get a feel of what you're targeting. Plus you get that excitement of catching on on your own tie. Like you said, a good drift is what matters most and will get you on some fish.

[@TheFlyingTater]

Man, I wish that I had wild trout streams near my place. All the trout within an hour of my house are stocked rainbows. The nearest wild trout are 2 and a half hours away, where there are still stocked fish. (I live in Arkansas).

[@jyoung11jy]

Whenever I buy dry flies the first thing I do, after crimping the barb, is dip them in Fly-Agra. It's a great pre-treat floatant. Just dip the fly in the bottle and place on a paper towel to dry overnight. I can usually get a good 20-25 drifts before I have to gink it or use powder. And after a trip any dries that were used get dipped and dried before going back in the box.

[@NathanSeibt]

Could you do one on fly rod selection for beginners? Background: I’m a tenkara angler with a desire to fish small streams but also bigger rivers and alpine lakes where more reach would be nice.

[@steveblack5066]

BTW, if you say you caught a native trout, you probably should tell us that you are fishing in the East and not Colorado, etc. I know it should be obvious from the flora around the stream that you are in the East where brookies are native. In Colorado, the cutthroat are native. Love your videos.

[@69adrummer]

quick tip: Look at the LENS of the camera NOT your image in the viewfinder! We, the audience, are "IN" the camera. Same way you don't look at a persons shoulder when you talk to them, you look them in the eye. Our "eye" is the LENS of the camera. Talk to US, not yourself. Other than that, great video series!!

[@jimlahey3919]

I’ve always been a nympher myself. A #16 hares ear or pheasant tail has caught me hundreds of Erie steelhead.

[@jessesoto8887]

Oh yea papi?

[@Terpedup925]

I used a black and red crystal bugger with a red bead and the trout were alllll over that thing until I lost it lol. But I got me 5 more of the same now. Hopefully they bite on them on my camping trip.

[@gracehunter6279]

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life

[@sc100ott]

Here’s a couple of hacks to help keep your dry fly floating: 1: wear a cotton shirt. When your fly gets wet, squeeze it into the sleeve of your shirt. The absorbancy of the cotton will pull most of the moisture out of your fly. Synthetic fibers are designed to not absorb water, so they don’t work nearly as well. 2. False casts help to dry your fly. If your fly starts to sink, just see if a couple extra false casts gets most of the water out. You might notice this works best on small streams where you make shorter casts, and your fly doesn’t get enough “air-time” to dry with just one or two back-casts. 3. When you catch a fish, you often get some blood or slime on your fly. You need to wash this off as much as you can, because the slime adds weight and naturally draws in extra moisture, causing your fly to sink. 4. If you don’t have floatant, use some of the natural oils that accumulate on your face. Oil repels water, and is lighter than water also. It doesn’t work as well as a good gel floatant, but it’s free and way better than nothing, and you’ll never drop it in the water! 5. Don’t use fluorocarbon tippet for dry flies. Fluoro sinks, and can pull your fly down with it. Monofilament is more buoyant. Of course the opposite is true-fluoro is great to help get your nymphs down.

[@bigskyoutdoors4232]

Here in the northwest we like are big foamies

[@astrodrayer]

Thanks for doing this for us beginners. What can you tell us on foot wear? fly lines? leader/fly combinations? oh, and on tying dry/droppers? using clinch vs uni knots or others? many questions!

[@bumpsandriffles1041]

Use a clinch not and get good at it, the best knot is the one you can tie well and fast. Multiply your tippet by 3 or 4 to match your fly (3x = 9-12 size flies, 4x=12-16 flies, etc). Footwear depends on the river and water conditions, some places I can wet wade in shorts and Chacos, some places I NEED my felt studded boots. Test it out and see what you're comfortable with. Fly lines.... I just purchased my first nice fly line and it changed my life. I still catch about the same amount of fish, but life is just much easier.

[@michaelsmith7193]

This second episode is excellent! Wonderful series - you’re doing a great job helping new fly anglers. Looking forward to new episodes!

[@dwightweatherford9578]

Can you do a video showing streams where people like myself can go who can walk but are disabled and not steady on our feet. I miss fly fishing so much!!

[@Shadow-qn2hk]

Thanks bro

[@sheldonpollock3229]

Can you show how to tie a fly knots

[@2Stonefly]

My best friend and I named the beadhead hairs ear, Whitefish candy. Those Whitefish grow strong here in Utah and they love that fly. If your trout river has a lot of Whitefish, that is a good sign. At least out here in the West. It means you have a healthy river. =)

[@jameseddy7250]

I dry fly fish whenever reasonably possible, but I have been saved from getting skunked a bunch of times with trash flies.

[@davidleimeister5027]

Jon this video just moved in the number one spot for me. How long a rod do you use for streamers? Would the streamers work for river smallmouth (I'm going to assume yes)?

[@gimnof]

Big time! The near nuff sculpin was designed for river smallies and it's one of my all time favorites!

[@hardmanfishing]

Yes it will!! I've caught some here recently

[@ncflyfishing5277]

Could you do a video on finding big fish/finding spots to fish, like what you look for when finding a spot. I constantly find myself scouting Google Maps and looking at tributaries trying to find bigger fish but can never seem to break the 15” range.

[@ThePugilistPodcast]

New sub. This looks fun. 👌

[@jamescannuli1404]

Great videos!! I went into a fly shop the other day and they recommended that i match my tippet lb to my leader i don’t understand why there is a tippet then if you can just get a longer leader? Thank you!

[@bumpsandriffles1041]

When you buy a leader it comes with about 2 feet of tippet already attached, you don't need to tie any tippet on to that leader!! After you have broke off that 2 feet of tippet, you would tie new tippet on, I use a surgeons knot.. The main time most anglers use tippet is to tie a second fly on to your first, which can be done a few different ways, but the most common is on to the bend of the hook of the first fly.

[@jeffreyreynolds3278]

Tippet extends your leader and saves you a lot of money. Leaders are expensive and are usually tapered. They get thicker as you get closer to the fly line and you need to use as thin a line as possible connected to your fly. By adding tippet, you are extending the life of your leader. A roll of tippet is alot cheaper than constantly replacing your leaders. Instead of shortening your leader end each time you tie on a new fly, you sacrifice only the additional piece of less expensive tippet. You can also buy "tippet rings" to place between tippet and your leader. Once you've used all the tippet, just tie a new piece to the tippet ring and continue using the same leader.

[@Conorkinsella]

Cool vid thanks for the advice 😀😀😀

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Great content!! Man, I’m still catching big browns on my jig streamers I tie. This week, before the waters got blown out, I caught 4-18” browns, 1-19.5” and one close to 23”’s on the 4.5” sculpin olive Marabou style jig streamer. There are definitely some tricks to putting together a jig that attracts the bigger trout. I really enjoyed this video, great content!!!

[@scots2129]

As a new fly fisherman I have had some success at my pond catching blue gill and bass on wet flies. Dry flies and poppers I get a lot of hits, but can't land fish. I am giving it time before setting and the fly just gets hit. disappears for a second, and then floats back up. What am I doing wrong?

[@garrettyork8496]

This one seems basic, but I'd like to know how you position/hold your gear and rod while attaching a new fly out in the water. I'm still finding myself having to walk to the bank to be able to attach a new fly.

[@bigskyoutdoors4232]

Just stick your rod between your legs that’s what I do I haven’t had any problems I do that or just find a nice rock to sit on I know it sounds silly

[@jeffreyreynolds3278]

If you're wearing a fishing vest, there's usually a fabric loop on the bottom of right side hanging down and a small velcro strap on the left upper chest near shoulder. Place the butt of your fly rod in the loop on the right and put the velcro around the rod as you lay it across your left shoulder. You can then re-tie without having to go to the bank and/ or dropping your rod in the water or holding it between your legs.

[@schadowolf]

Great video. Subbed.

[@tcox8729]

Love the content!! For me my favorite fly to use are foam beetles, especially during the spring through early fall. I fly fish alot in Illinois and Indiana for creek chubs and sunfish primarily and they cannot resist those.

[@scottpittman3210]

What do you think about the copper John?

[@jaxonbohlin8215]

A video idea I'd like to see is talking abt fly fishing itself like what you can fish for how to get started and stuff like that

[@kniemela1]

do you use dry flies the most for brook trout

[@willperdue4471]

Dude I would love to see a streamer video.

[@Fireflyfishing906]

How do i tel, what bugs are in the river or creek so i can get there attention with the flys they eat i can never tell what bugs they eat

[@Rupterr]

Pick up and look on the underside of rocks in the water you are fishing.

[@Fireflyfishing906]

@@Rupterr what if it is sand? Which my local river is

[@bumpsandriffles1041]

@@Fireflyfishing906 You can get this thing (I think it is called a sieve) that goes around you net and you put it in the water and it collects bugs. My best advice would be do what Jon mentions in this vid and focus more on your drift than the fly. I have caught big fish in the most technical tailwaters with a pheasant tail nymph.

[@Fireflyfishing906]

@@bumpsandriffles1041 ok thanks dude

[@bumpsandriffles1041]

@@Fireflyfishing906 You bet man, get out there and get some line in the water, that's the best way to catch fish. Tight lines!

[@bigskyoutdoors4232]

By reading the comments I think a lot of us are curious on what line you use and how you use it

[@mariocalderon6732]

Hi, Greetings from Mexico. I enjoy this video. I hope you to follow this way. Very interesting and beautiful places.

[@Highrockoutdoors47]

Could you talk about how fish in different areas and seasons

[@billschlafer]

In the Driftless Area a Pink Squirrel will catch Trout any time of the year and in all conditions. I'm told they work well outside the DA also. My general rule is if the fish won't bite on the Pink Squirrel, then it's time to go home or go to the bar!

[@WarlockVelmer]

I have maybe a dumb question, I live up near Vancouver BC. Is every stream or river guaranteed to have fish in it? How do you know whether a stream has trout in it or not? Thanks!

[@MrVegas-vm2kp]

I honestly don't say this often, you'd be a great soul to sit down and have lunch with, you emulate the passion of fly-fishing and seem to have a great grip on your passion, thank you sir 👍🏼

[@dylanupdyke2745]

First advice I got when I was young in a fly shop was some ol- timer telling me that, "pretty flies catch fly fisherman, ugly flies catch fish". 😉

[@heddamyklebust3041]

How to cast with fly rod

[@josephhenderson7044]

I’m new to fly fishing this will be my first spring coming up. Not sure what size rod and real I need for creeks for about the same size trout your catching

[@paulietaliho3947]

I'd love to how catch fish in 6' + deep water. I try every thing and nothing... sort of an amateur to be completely transparent.

[@strangogoodbeans5455]

I think crystal meth is one of my personal faves. Haven’t found it near me yet but have fished with it before and it has really produced! Trash flys are the wayyyyyy to go

[@magicworldbyjorg]

[@emilyberariu8093]

What flies would you recommend for stocked trout?

[@jeffreyreynolds3278]

The ones he mentioned in this video.

[@bertbirge3617]

Please consider not putting music in your video.. trying to listen to you not a bunch of noise... very good video except for that.. thank you

[@sawtoothscream1521]

Im so desperate to catch a trout im about to just toss a hook and worm on my fly rod lol. Dry flies nympths, wooly bugger = fail😢

[@nailswood167]

Could you pan out on your casting, so I can see how you control your cast? I fish tiny brooks, and can’t not get hooked in the trees…oh, and I like the music, yet prefer the sounds of the nature…

[@DavidStanleymusic]

up here in Eastern Canada I use size 8 to 12 flies for trout also i use forged hooks due to the size of the trout here. I dont use any of those patterns

[@robertsnyder2165]

I love fly fishing it's more challenging. See what works and what does not im excited to get back into it again.

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

you just false cast to dry off your dry flies. expecially if it is made out of good materials.

[@jasonpeterson1802]

Bass fly fishing

[@john91083]

What’s your Streamer rod setup? Best rod weight,length, tippet size, etc…

[@mitchelldexter1901]

Which wet fly would you suggest for native brookies?

[@alexlockhart599]

Hi there I’m curious to know what rod and reel you use. It looks great in your videos

[@adams13f]

Question....could you treat your flies with wax somehow?

[@bennosal6268]

Jon- you forgot to mention the best fly- the egg- if you dont know what the trout are feeding on throw one- for me the nuke egg is the best fly in the east

[@andikarizki]

Thanks for sharing my friend 👍🙏🙂