How to DRESS for WINTER FLY FISHING

My toes are cold.
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[@vinnygallo2669]

My wife asked me why I’m drinking a beer at 9:15 am ? Duh ...I couldn’t let Ben drink alone! 🤦‍♂️

[@articchar-lf]

It's 12 o'clock somewhere!!

[@mikekrol7485]

Monday morning beer with Ben--It's what's for breakfast.

[@kenflude5920]

Great clip still in lock down in the UK so I’ve an itch I can’t scratch , tied lots of flies though stay huge👍

[@the_fishing_enthusiast]

Great video Ben. One little winter tip from a Wyoming guy. Nitrile surgical type goves... no insulating value at all but they will keep your hands dry! Perfect for under fingerless gloves or by themselves if its like an "inbetween" day. A lot of the time I can wear these in place of insulated gloves.

[@johnmcnamara3084]

“It just means that you like fishing and you might be a little dumb”. Yeah that sums it up for me lol

[@srcesq]

Thought Hot Fried Chicken was the secret tip to stay warm and HUUUUUGE

[@sabiangriffin3713]

Damn Straight

[@Hrogthar]

Beer time with Ben needs to be a permanent thing

[@nickhinman6429]

I carry a golf towel on my waders for drying off my hands before I put gloves back on.

[@coribellanoche]

May I suggest that you keep a towel, no not a bath towel around your waist , but a small hand towel in your pocket to dry your hands immediately after they get wet - especially if you catch a fish or retrieve a fly from a snag. Remember, wet hands are cold hands

[@joshuastanish3545]

The single most important item I use for Winter Fishing, and a wading staff to make sure I don't fall in!

[@andrewwalker9368]

I like how you were practicing the Hank Patterson method of casting in the intro! Keepin it HUGE!

[@MidwestSteeze]

Love how chill Beer time w/ Ben is; please keep doing it.

[@chasecook3854]

I'd add to this that on top of your base layer and between outer layer it's really nice to wear something slippery. It makes it easy to slip in and out of waders, put on or take off your jacket, or even add another layer if you need too. Without the slippery material, changing your outer layers can sometimes cause some inner layers to bunch up or come untucked and compromise your nice warm layering.

[@lexhester4565]

Last video I had a beer with you. It was a special time. Today I found time to watch at work and I’m not sure the boss is going to be ok with joining you...until this evening, my friend! Stay warm!

[@tannerlambert7151]

Fan of the beer hangout

[@kylewatson5951]

"Channel your inner Ralphie's little brother"....... love it

[@tronner_the_awesome]

I legit lol'd twice during this vid and that was one of them.

[@gordyn5292]

Tenkara reels don’t freeze.

[@josephwinsett9645]

CANE POLE!

[@RoadandReel]

I'm Tenkaraing!

[@sabiangriffin3713]

Cuz they don't have them cuz they aren't fly fishing rods

[@Avicados]

@@sabiangriffin3713 they’re as much fly fishing as using an indicator. Truth is if you start becoming one of those “it’s not fly fishing” people you have to move to one of the small sections of England w/ douche bags like yourself.

[@sabiangriffin3713]

@@Avicados Just because you use a fly, doesn't make it fly fishing. You aren't casting, therefore it's not really fly fishing. Here's why. If you have a heavier fly and a lighter spin casting rod, and you put the fly on the spin caster, is that fly fishing? No, I don't think so.

[@davet.7315]

My personal favorite is when you drive out to the river and get to fish a 1ft by 3ft area of water to fish. Awesome beer weather. Cheers Ben!

[@timsauer1079]

Three pro tips and a bonus beer. BEST CHANNEL EVER!!! Thanks Ben

[@mikevincent5260]

I love this beer time segment you are adding to the end of the videos 😂 keep it going.

[@susanbrettdavis8839]

I love winter fishing

[@chaswaitt6854]

Dude the beers n cheers at the end are epic! Gooder bud gooder

[@rpmrpmmcgonagle]

Ben, one thing you forgot to mention. NO COTTON! as a Great Lakes “lake run rainbow” guy I know from having worn cotton in the cold. Cotton does not wick moisture. You must wear all wool or synthetic layers. If not your cotton will end up soaked with your own sweat and you will get cold.

[@bssaassin1900]

My last trip out in Colorado was in the middle of January and the river was still frozen but it warmed just enough to start melting a few stretches of open water I can cast to. Nailed 3 browns in a little sliver of flowing water while standing on a sketchy snow bank using a black stone and hares ear. And one of my best times in winter was on a lake I will not mention, ice fishing with jigs tipped with a piece of nightcrawler and knocked the crap out rainbows anywhere from 10"-18" and yes I did keep a few and they were delicious. That ice can get sketchy though especially when you can hear it gurgling underneath your feet. Love your vids stay huge! Oh and uh tightlines

[@flyfishdad801]

Morning,Ben. Thanks for giving me something to watch today.

[@rd2957]

Good talk Ben.

[@tinoyb9294]

Nailed this one! The fish don't fight as hard but you usually have the river to yourself (except the South Platte). Yes, not enough snow so far this year.

[@TheAjeads]

Good call on the layering, I have found if you keep your inner thighs, half way between your knee and your......warm, it makes a huge difference. I think there are some HUGE arteries that run down that part of your leg....but I’m no doctor.

[@slider744]

The opening alone was worth the Like. Good stuff!

[@samb5.5]

Loved the b roll in the intro

[@isaacboettcher3489]

So much less pressure in the winter makes it worth it

[@Sides1160]

There is a new invention, wool buff. Extra warm.

[@charlieboutin3341]

I’m getting off work and fixin to layer up and go fishing! It’s about 70 here in central Tx, so the layers basically underwear, pants, and a T-shirt. But a fronts hitting tonight and going to be 54 tomorrow Brrrr! 🥶 Might have to add a long sleeve then..Lol! Beautiful place you’re at there! Your Huge videos are 2nd to None! 👍👍 (I’m real curious about the fox in the block of ice?! 🤔 and definitely need some of them Cowboy boots😂). Anyway..Thanks a ton for making Mondays a Huge event for us! Take care Ben..Cheers to ya! 🍻

[@DGaydon]

I layer on my summer neoprene wading socks over a pair of ski socks & use my breathable waders. Makes for a tight boot fit but my toes stay toasty.

[@Grimey_Fishing]

Lol. So glad I stumbled across your last video. I love your humour and I'm looking forward to learning a lot and/or being entertained. I'm going to employ some of these tips shortly when I go try to catch some walleye in my local river - not on a fly rod, though. Hopefully I'll be buying one of those this Spring.

[@jimreilly9179]

Thanks for the information about keeping warm. I FROZE a couple of weeks ago. Now I have a much better idea of how to dress.

[@mrjamesreese1]

Stay away from cotton socks. Wool socks wick away moisture from your feet. Dry is warmer.

[@SeaScoutLeader56]

Great vid mate, love beer with Ben!!

[@articchar-lf]

Huge pro tip revival : hand warmers : for your phone! Pro tip extension : conservation, ethic and warmth. Fish slime is an excellent freezing agent for your gloves. Carry a rag or a small towel for your hand. You can go back and smell it on skunk days!

[@robling7738]

Drinking beer keeps you warm too. In the uk we call it a beer coat. Have a night out on the town in northern England in the winter and you’ll see what I mean. 🍺💪

[@alinaaseh3679]

I hope you make a video about ice fishing. There is not enough snow to ski so I went to my local reservoir today and found that the water at the inlet was still flowing, not frozen. I was able to catch a few trout for dinner, and certainly had more fun stalking them than the guys sitting in their huts did. I also hope you make a lot of videos in Florida. This summer I plan to go to Florida and fish the mangrove forests from a kayak or jon boat.

[@randywilliams4388]

You should film some ice fishing videos as well Ben. Just picture the beer at the end lasting all day. Plus then maybe I can learn which flies to use on the ice. Lmao

[@plughikes4520]

Perfect way to start my week!

[@colk45]

The amount of beer you seem to drink puts you inline with being a Huge Ice Fisherman rather then a Huge Fly Fisherman.

[@robmerkley3636]

Love me some winter fishing , awesome vid as always, Stay Huge

[@stormstrachan7944]

Great video will I get figured on the gram, stay huge

[@rahnt.5400]

I like felt soles. They too help keep your feet warm. And you can use them to wipe the beer suds off of your beard.

[@heavymetalfishingla]

Layers are the way to go specially here in the south. After 10am the air gets up to 65 to 70 degrees and you'll start sweating. And sweating is the worst thing you can do when trying to stay warm

[@AboutTrout]

I own the American Flag Rex Kwon Do plants . Absolutely essential under wader winter gear .

[@mattlittle3330]

"Don't forget to bring a towel!" - Towelie

[@kylewatson5951]

Hey! I'm Kyle, and I'm loving beer time with Ben!

[@DylanWOWilliams]

Corn on a pheasant tail! I’m in.

[@sidechannel4015]

Exactly why we made the OV.

[@dongrissom4540]

I ended up with alot of gear when i got out the army there is alot of good places for good cold weather surplus stores are realy good

[@TheBrand83]

I like fishing. And I’m diffidently a little dumb!

[@troutnut01]

Pro tip. Neoprene beer coozy keep your beer from freezing.

[@fishingwithjohn8712]

It was worm on my pheasant tail

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Great tips , the one about waders with boots built in the best . Recently got off the Henry’s Fork mid to low 20s all day drug the boat out over an ice shelf at the ramp ( lucky to get it out ) just getting dark go to take my waders off boots and laces frozen 🥶 my buddy has the waders with the boots built in no problem off they come . He had to help me chisel my boots off to get my waders off , very enlightening . Living in MT is great like CO but when January and February roll around it’s thoughts of Tarpon and Permit , somewhere warm . No snow yet , does not bode well for or rivers this year not to mention fires 🔥 that beer looked really good but only 7:30am , but then I thought what would I do in Mexico? Cheers :-)

[@leeannayoung451]

I fish in the winter because the rattlesnakes and ticks are sleeping. And they scare me when they are awake.

[@themaddscot]

YAY!!!! Beer time should be at the end always. Got a lot from your channel. Not huge yet.. :(

[@dereklandseidel2580]

Is that a hat from Able Brewing in MN? That's where I'm from, so I hope so. WOWIE.

[@waxknucklebearingjuice5592]

I'll have to start catching these after work not in the morning...5 a.m is a little early for beers...

[@thisajim]

“Pack your shit and move to Florida.” - Captain Eric Kerber

[@ValleyguidesPA]

The GOAT

[@willyboyw.5771]

I would be hoisting a Sam Adams Winter Lager. Or a New Glarus Cabin Fever while winter fishing in Wisc.

[@charliearmstrong2094]

Subbed when I saw that fox.

[@holdencaulfield8239]

I was hoping we could find a way to get more camo-wearing, fly line still curly, water whippers out there to solve our winter solitude problem.

[@ericarchey6271]

Please keep this beer chugging outro going!!!

[@dsmith8564]

Great /funny video👍

[@jameslaird5540]

Monday is my new favorite day. Lol. Thanks man. Stay huge!!!

[@JETTYmarineService]

Thanks from san diego ca. Its freezing here its 55* sprinkling.. So its freezing here!! #HUGE

[@jacexiong]

Dmn, i was just inspired to go grab a beer.. :D

[@skunkygrogan4247]

great intro...

[@fishingmarknz]

You should come down here to New Zealand to escape the winter. As soon as you guys get your covid situation under control.

[@hukfin1100]

Im ready to drink a beer with you bro!

[@itsmisterbojangles]

A stark reminder of why I live in Arizona.

[@ttgibson]

I’m near Jacksonville for the next week or so if you get board and wanna show a guy new to sw some tips! Any suggestions on who to fish for reds with?

[@_____12]

What’s your view on fishing sewage ponds.

[@andrewchapman2491]

seems like you are a HUGE beer guy

[@Mike-ck6yk]

Hand signals... LOL!

[@cpullic]

I’m chris - I fell the water and broke my rod this weekend . Not huge . At all.

[@silvercreekflyfishing]

Did this last summer on a fishing trip. Month old rod 😬 luckily I decided to bring an extra last minute 😂

[@cpullic]

@@silvercreekflyfishing I had a spare change of clothes, fortunately. Rod - no

[@paulnoble684]

Hypothermia is real and it nearly got me 6 years ago. Scared the stupid outta me. I still fish in the winter but the machismo gets left at home.

[@alicewilson55]

Are sunglasses on the outside of the hat a pro tip for keeping warm?

[@TLaYfish]

What a intro hahaha I can relate...

[@kenttodd6179]

God I can't wait to get home from work and crack one!

[@SkroomJuice]

Ben's going to Florida? What are the odds you'll be stopping by the Tailer Park?

[@leemowers9395]

What part of Florida are you driving around? 908 is a little early for the beer, thanks anyway.

[@gregsage1605]

A small bottle of 80 proof helps too.... Small!

[@RoadandReel]

When I grow up, I'm going to be a wader maker!

[@ScottLarson199m]

Frozen boots are really hard to get on. Nearly impossible.

[@richardbaumfalk7301]

I want to go flyfishing but the ice is 3 feet thick at this time and dont have enough time to go some where not local ( I am in Alaska).

[@johnmadia5229]

Tell ‘em Ben

[@Lycan_24_7]

Have warm non-caffinated drinks in a thermos. Keep some food in the belly.

[@cdvgear]

Hotspotting your Christmas tree spot is the opposite of huge.

[@wildarren]

Speaking of Florida, can you recommend a huge guide in the Mosquito Lagoon area? I'll be down there at the end of March and am thinking about booking a half day with someone.

[@HugeFlyFisherman]

Justin Price

[@wildarren]

@@HugeFlyFisherman Cool, thanks! Awesome videos, by the way!

[@paulkremer5054]

Any truth to using PAM on your guides to keep the ice from forming on them? Will that mess with your fly line and tippet? Can’t afford to go to Florida, so it’s winter fly fishing for me🥶

[@outdooroskar1257]

Next time I make a fire I'll pretend I write books about fly fishing

[@glennness6988]

ben, nice job, in the end you drink beer like I do; HUGE gulps. Yup. Get your hands free.

[@tronner_the_awesome]

Damn chakras are really what makes me avoid winter fly fishing - pompom or no. That and I'm the "fat guy that falls into rivers a lot" which is better to do in summer, but I probably should get out and stay huge while being huge and maybe catch a fish in winter.

[@stlaffen]

awesome :) thx for det tips :D

[@ScottHeidrich119]

My wife asked what I was doing and I replied with, "Oh not much, just having a beer with Ben."

[@johnpetsch5202]

Beer time!

[@sabiangriffin3713]

My good sir...I'm not legally allowed to drink, and we don't have any beer in the house either, since my mom rarely drinks and hates beer, and my dad is 17 years sober

[@Avicados]

Cool

[@craigdavis3747]

Winter fly fishing= Tenkara!!!