How to set up your fly line

[@Bobb1julie]

🎉 An excellent tutorial, tying a fly line from the reel to the fly… very articulate.. even though you’re across the water you got my back pal… New England, USA calling

[@johnskillcorn2676]

I'm a 68 year old complete beginner ready to set up his first fly reel. Great video - I shouldn't have any problem whatsoever!! Thanks for some great and valuable information.

[@jsl1497]

I'm a new fly fisherman and very much enjoyed hearing you explain the basics. Thank you

[@techsecmedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@UserUser-ke4ti]

Thank you from your brothers across the ocean.

[@Mahigeer1]

Thank you for a very nicely done (less the close up shots of the face) instructional video.In America, the Tucked blood knot is called improved clinch knot.

[@peterswan9628]

Great to see, just starting out fly fishing and pleased to have such a clear and comprehensive guide

[@techsecmedia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kevskiok]

I've been fly fishing for a few years (third season 2018) and am now starting to take it all a bit more seriously. Especially with regards to knots, tackle and method. I've had quite a bit of luck. But now am looking to use some of your expert advice. Thanks am really starting to enjoy the many aspects of fly fishing and using the techniques and skills. Thanks Very Much.

[@55spacestar]

I’ve just started Fly Fishing again after a rest and found your production on setting up a Fly Line and found it was just what I needed to bring me up to speed on the more modern techniques like loading a bare Reel with backing Fly Lines and Braided Loops also some interesting knot tying and attaching droppers, Thank you I’ll be using your tutorial on my next trip, Tight Lines👍🎣

[@caroldennis5967]

Excellent Video, well explained for newcomers

[@dinoconsabor]

Very helpful for us fly tying apprentices.

[@techsecmedia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@keithbrady662]

I'm going to start fly fishing soon, after years of carp fishing. Your video was very informative and something i can refer to again and again. Thanks and tight lines to you.

[@TwoFishermenfromisrael]

Thank you so much for this video

[@regty82]

Very pleasant chap. Nice tutorial.

[@pacificcaselman8224]

This is a really useful video for beginners in fly fishing.During this time, I also learned a lot on the website Maxcatch.Thanks YouTuBe and Maxcatch!

[@SuperKwame1]

As usual, nice tutorial here again. Thanks,

[@Druetty]

Everything I needed to know in one video! Thank You Sir.

[@fulham1879]

Druetty @ And jhvvbnm

[@masterc1ip]

Ditto I really enjoyed this video real interesting as a starter just buying my first rod I found this a excellent video and easy to follow

[@fullstrutn]

yes it was helpful, I remember being invited to a small loch in the borders to flyfish .I felt so bad that I had broke off 3 flys ,that I lay down the rod and quit. the man who asked me to go said ''no worries,that's why I tie them ,to be fished''.

[@robertfernandez4516]

Bloody hell! This was great! Thanks mate!

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@allenr265]

A nail knot is alot cleaner than loop to loop. For attatching the two lines together.

[@johnnicholson4862]

Thank you.

[@Twirlyhead]

Very helpful and clear - thanks.

[@Kevskiok]

Great advice. Thanks very much.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks very imformative. Im going to be Salt water fly fishing and this will help me.

[@PRACERZ]

Great vid, thank you !

[@user-lq1gi9hv7k]

I like using nail knots instead of blood knots.

[@vhram1]

Great video , thanks

[@thegrimshot]

awesome video thanks

[@matthewbaney2660]

Quite interesting. What you call a blood knot, we call a clinch knot here in the states. And what you call a tuck blood knot, we call an improved clinch knot. We do have a blood knot but it is used for joining 2 lines to each other

[@MisterTommyD]

Same in Australia

[@richardc6932]

Does Snowbee sell the suction cup spooler that is used in this video. If not , where can I purchase one. I am in Canada but would do so on line if required. Thanks for the video. Easy to understand.

[@jonwhite2706]

no Walmart by you if not ebay www.ebay.com/b/Fishing-Line-Line-Winders/179971/bn_1988937

[@charmnGUY]

Thank-you for this!

[@edwardcharles9764]

If you tie the flies on first, how do you get the flies through the eyes on the rod?

[@Chris-sj5np]

edward charles some flys are small enough to fit through the rings

[@AlrafidenLand1]

great video

[@mjc4124]

Looking to start fly fishing. Thanks for the video! Would regular uni knots work in place of the blood knots? And double uni work in place of the 4 turn knot for the dropper? More comfortable tying those!

[@billkindl377]

The addition of a small length of backing allows you to easily attach the fly line to the spool. The way to determine if the line / backing will fit is to load the reel backwards. Tape the leader end of the fly line to the spool hub and wind it on. Attach the backing to the reel end of the line using an Albright knot and wind it on. When you have enough backing on, (leaving 3/16" room on the spool), cut the backing. You now know that the line and backing will fit nicely. Walk off all backing and line outside in a straight line. Attach the backing to the reel hub using an Arbor knot. Attach the leader to the fly line using a loop connector or nail knot. You're done.

[@brianamado4366]

How come you didn't put a tippet on the leader? I just got my first fly rod/reel combo and I have the backing on and the fly line attached to the backing and now i have to attach the leader to the fly line then attach the tippet to the leader....Is what I'm doing correct? And what type of tippet/leader should I buy? I have a 9ft rod and will be fishing for bass,bluegill,crappie, and other panfish....Thanks for your time.

[@jorgesven5197]

Why Snowbee does not provide welded loops instead of the sleeves?

[@eronnoco]

Do you ever use a tippet on your leader before the fly?

[@NicolasGomez-dn3oy]

What if a small part of my fly line is cut off. Can it still cast normally? (without losing the weight forward)

[@hattrickster33]

Yeah it will cast just fine. You will only start to have problems if you lose more than a few feet of line because this would change the taper. But if it's just a few inches, it won't do anything. You might need to use a heavier leader to transition though.

[@jack-zz9hb]

Would a Blood knot for the fly line to leader not risk cutting through the welded loop? Thanks great video .

[@johnoriordan7046]

Tying it that way for years dont worry its wont let you down

[@guybaumgartner4244]

perfect vidéo tankiou

[@Yeet-sp3dl]

hey do all float lines have that braided loop? or do some already have one in them

[@techsecmedia]

+Fishermans Friend most the snowbee lines come with loops, you just need to attach them. Happy New Year.

[@meandonlymeandher5747]

I only have fly fishing line do i can fish with only that and atach the loop ? Pls answer thank you , nice vid !

[@ConederateShots50]

what benefit does the braided loop have over a perfection loop?

[@Mahigeer1]

+Coleman Savage The perfection loop tied with the fly line will be sort of a massive knot compared to the braded loop.

[@jamescooper2618]

The braided loops provide a very thin and compact but strong way to connect to your backing and leader, The perfection loop is a great loop when tied in the backing or leader, but it would be big, fat, and gnarly if tied into the fly line itself. Its just not right for the fly line.

[@brianhinkle635]

The knot you used to attach the backing to the fly line, in the U.S we call that an improved clinch knot.

[@bozbozzy]

I use a nail knot to attach backing to fly line. Super easy to learn.

[@OMOLMentoringinc]

What is a good 8wt for saltwater fly reel brand under $150 USA, Tippet used ,1st time I saw anyone create a fly flounder rig, main line lure w a teaser up top on 90°. Great video. How often do you hookup doubles? I'm teaching minority youth how to fly fish so I need beginner setups info?

[@techsecmedia]

Have a look at the Snowbee range.

[@ΚώσταςΔαδικος]

thanks a lot very helpul

[@ome69]

What happened the dressing we were going to see being applied? Good video all the same :)

[@alanmcdonald4423]

First time I have seen someone with the same name posting. Excellent question - as I would expect from my namesake!

[@StepOnTwigs]

Ohhh yeah oh yeaahhhhhhh

[@HenryCarmonaTexasSlayer]

Lost me on that double setup :(

[@junoirm7713]

Is the backing regular fishing line

[@jamescooper2618]

If you buy special fly line backing, it will probably be braided Dacron line, 20 or 30 pound test, and will be intended for fly fishing. I have used many kinds of lines like 30 pound mono, fluorocarbon, and even very thin nylon line called "bankline" when nothing else was available to me. It all works but the Dacron is the best stuff

[@andyfletcher3561]

@@jamescooper2618 ...Heck, I've used the orange nylon string out of my tool box.

[@jamescooper2618]

@@andyfletcher3561 Sure. It just has to fill up some space on the reel and give you something to attach a fly line too. For small fish, just about anything, within reason, will be OK but trust me, you get into a big fish and get spooled, you will be real glad you got 100 yards of real 50 pound test backing on your reel. I had a big salmon take me for a walk down river. Just hanging on by the backing about to lose an expensive line, praying my knotts held. They did.

[@tonycaruso4295]

Hi, I am totally new to fly fishing. Do I (necessary) have to have Backing line? If I have 100 yards of fly line plus the leader; why do I need the backing line? With the 100 yards of fly line; I am never going to get to the backing line. Or do I need to cut the fly line? Does the fly line needs to be only a few yards long? Please help.

[@americanpatriot3667]

Yes you would need backing you may think that you have enough to you start casting and believe me you'll be surprised how much fly line you get out their

[@jimmyc451]

my dad had a line minder, it was me with a pencil

[@carlosanaya4149]

So, you put 2 flies?

[@JamesWaton]

can do, droppers can be very effective, i've had a double hook up before on a dropper, weirdest fight i've ever had

[@siriomello8156]

quanto custa uma desta ai

[@siriomello8156]

amei ...lovely

[@vebjrnegeland1896]

epic video1

[@jimmynoname4089]

Different way to do it. But i think I’ll stick to my way and uses no glue.

[@DavidStanleymusic]

I find it easier to tie a nail knot to tie my leader to the fly line

[@fullstrutn]

silly question ,,why not just make a larger diameter reel spool?

[@alanmcdonald4423]

Just seen your comment. It is no a silly question. In times past, like when I was a boy, the centre of fly lines were very small. The cheapest way was to fill them out with string, baler twine, anything. They gradually came with bigger diameter centres, but sometimes backing, as used in this video, is needed for big fish. Some reels are available wiht very big centres so that minimal or no backing is required if you know that spool is going to be used for fish that will not take all your fly line and still be running.

[@siriomello8156]

amei

[@andrewcox826]

A loop to loop connection is better than the blood knot your doing

[@eighteenbull6177]

Yes that blood knot may break easily, lost a big salmon that way, loop to loop always

[@Rickugg]

I lost it cutting the leader and adding a piece back to it.

[@jack-zz9hb]

He tied the two pieces together when making the dropper

[@jackmorris9341]

great video just too long

[@danielstoner7807]

WTF is "backing"? Is that the same as "line" or different? If different, what is it? Is it a type of line or what? Explain it like I'm 5 years old please.

[@Halliday55]

+Daniel Stoner Backing is the stuff in the back. Or something.

[@jamescooper2618]

Daniel, "backing" is braided Dacron (or other material) line that is about 20 pound test. We put that on the reel first because it is easy to work with and helps provide a way to attach the "fly line" to the reel because we can tie a knot with it or use a loop to loop connection if we want. In a pinch, you could use 30 pound test mono, or even braided nylon string. The Idea is to give the fly line some backup so it is not wrapped so tightly on the spool. Also, with bigger fish, they might run all your fly line off the reel and the backing gives you more line on the reel to fight the fish. This is why you want an excellent quality connection between backing and line. hope this helped.

[@danielstoner7807]

Thank you.

[@zarbond21]

Daniel, backing is what they tell you, you need to sell you more stuff you don't need, forget that junk. I've been Fly Fishing for 43 years now and have never used backing

[@posterestantejames]

On a spinning reel, there's no need at all. But on a fly line, there is *every need* for backing. Several times a summer, strong fish take me into my backing - sometimes DEEP into my backing - at the first two runs they make. Fly fishermen *absolutely require* backing.if they want to play the anadromous game. Not having it and having a fish use up all your running line and hit the bottom of your reel is a very real possibility. "Snap" goes your weekend and investment.

[@billyjojo6690]

You almost stab yourself in the neck with the scisors. You narrowly escaped.

[@alexmeza2118]

your scaring me

[@RJudd42]

It's only overwhelming at first :) And then for a while afterwards....

[@livenhfree]

Ehh, I dunno. Seems like too much work, too many steps. Just do an Albright. (Perfection is achieved not when there's nothing more to add, but nothing more to take away).