Howard Croston: River Fishing Tactics

Double World Fly Fishing Champion and Hardy / Greys Product Manager, Howard Croston, brings you his top river fly fishing tips.
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[@ajj4483]

Two big thumbs up for the handling of that trout, conscientious, quick and gentle..the way it should be 👍

[@andrewreilly1793]

Brilliant video Howard. Thanks

[@sportfish]

Glad you enjoyed the video Andrew, thank you for your comment. Do check out the rest of the Sportfish Spring Spectacular playlist when you have a moment: kzbin.info/aero/PLNrY8CK4fMJ-Be-pqMzqsycCIUFosw9nl

[@peterlaidler3895]

Once had the pleasure of meeting Howard in the old museum/shop of Hardy's in Alnwick. A more patient, amiable fisherman I've yet to come across. Very helpful and insightful. A deserving World Champ. Thanks for posting this

[@sportfish]

You are very welcome Peter - we're very pleased to be associated with Howard and we hope you found his river fishing tips helpful!

[@howardcrostonflyfisher9227]

Thanks Peter , glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@StanJankowski]

My favourite fishing videos, Thank you Howard,

[@AT-eq8kc]

More tips from Howard Croston please!! Glad to see a fresh video out from him.

[@sportfish]

You're very welcome A T - we'll pass that on to Howard!

[@waynedavies5569]

Hi Howard, That was a cracking wild Brownie you caught on the Dark Olive …classic dry fly fishing on a beautiful river location. Best regards, Wayne 😀👍

[@torrance8577]

Inspiring and informative video. Thanks!

[@bobmatuzak2263]

Terrific! That’s what early season dry fly fishing is all about. Thank you. (I got one of those lucky hats too 😎)

[@rubeoonthefly42069]

Absolutely brilliant 👏

[@alanbaldry5973]

So impressive your reasons for handling a wild trout in the manner that you did. Really great; I hope others take note and do the same.

[@wendyroberts9051]

Yet he's putting a hook in its mouth and playing it for fun?

[@ianbeech6227]

Hello Howard. Great to see you are back putting out great video's again. Super fish. Can you tell me where I can get those knee pads. Mine are past their best and I don't think they make them anymore. Hope you can help. Have a great season.

[@howardcrostonflyfisher9227]

Hi Ian , There Impact soft knee pads , from Italy I think . I picked them up in a World champs I think .

[@ianbeech6227]

@@howardcrostonflyfisher9227 Many thanks for your prompt reply. Appreciate the information. Thank you.

[@jcharlesbayliss]

Every time I watch a Howard Croston video I end buying something Hardy from Farlows - its true, next time Im there I'll ask them for a 'lucky hat'

[@rogerhurren5602]

Hi Howard, you never mentioned the line. It’s virtually memory free and coloured blue . Please can you let us know if it’s commercially available? If not I’ve a perfect excuse next time on the river without that line!

[@howardcrostonflyfisher9227]

Hi Roger , it’s a sample of a new line possibly for Greys but it’s still in development.

[@leeramos8374]

Any update on the line?

[@johnwaters185]

Lucky hat same as mine, ausie commonwealth on the dart???

[@howardcrostonflyfisher9227]

Hi John , Mines from the Worlds in Taz , although I did get a few spares sent over recently 👍

[@Sasaamann]

Hey @howardcrostonflyfisher9227, nice tips! Can you tell me model of that Greys Landing net? It looks like Scoop but with different handle. What is the model of the handle?

[@howardcrostonflyfisher9227]

Hi , It’s home made from a few different nets.

[@ianworlock4944]

What weight is point 12 for the tippet, please? X or lbs ?

[@jcharlesbayliss]

0.12 mm or 6X