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things I use
bimini for raft - amzn.to/31Vw4K4
tenkara pole - amzn.to/2PH9fEO
Smith sunglasses - amzn.to/2EJSyVm
Costa sunglasses - amzn.to/2FHEpdK
water cannon - amzn.to/2D1Swa1
streamer line - amzn.to/2tNrXAw
trout book - amzn.to/2VzzQVR
underwear - amzn.to/2Xbd5sZ
kids fly rod - amzn.to/2Bw5Nqz
fly tying tool kit - amzn.to/2MMveIP
multi rod tube - amzn.to/2ssbp0g
car rod rack - amzn.to/2DVN7n3
Sage ESN rod - amzn.to/2Sbfi4i
Galvan R5 reel - amzn.to/2DJ6BKD
RIO rio grande fly line - amzn.to/2zonwiU
wade net - amzn.to/2E035fY
boat net - amzn.to/2QXKkAA
camera - amzn.to/2P9Etma
hoodie - amzn.to/2zp7hlk
buff - amzn.to/2P4lZnb
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floatant - amzn.to/2DJhAUr
dry shake - amzn.to/2Qho5Ve
bobbers - amzn.to/2THXteZ
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[@LineSpeedJediTimRawlins]

As someone suffering from severe empty nest syndrome, may I say your son is adorable and its cool to see you out with him.

[@redmen69er]

Yeah you can't say that on the internet anymore

[@Simpl3SoN4reel]

I dated a girl with tippet rings in college… I thought they were pretty neat 🤷‍♂️

[@tomrivera8480]

Lmao!!!!👍👍✌️

[@coloradoflytv8965]

The oros indicators are great, I’ve fished them like 10 times since they came out. They’re lighter and hold a lot more weight

[@Wickedywack]

I can speak to hooded shirts, particularly the huge fly fisherman ones. I absolutely love mine because it's super comfy AND I become more huge. Plus I need Ben to make more videos reminding me how much better I am than everyone else because I fly fish, so I bought a shirt.

[@chasecook3854]

As a bank angler, wading staff. Even if you're not wading, the option to have an extra point of contact when hiking and climbing to different spots is a huge asset.

[@adamhorn8414]

Or you can just have a long handle net, easier netting experience that doublesas a wade staff, no need to carry 2 small almost useless things when you can carry 1 thing thats good at both

[@guitarguy4991]

Ok boomer

[@paigeloomis]

@@adamhorn8414I’ve used my long handle net occasionally as a wading staff. But from now on, it’s an old ski pole that drags behind me as I fish. I started using it when I was about 50, but should’ve started much sooner. Really helps me get around if I’m in the river or not. But, to your point, my wife was amazed at all the stuff I have with me. 1st world problem.

[@adamhorn8414]

@paigeloomis yeah I found after a couple trips of achey shoulders that I really don't need to bring the kitchen sink, it makes me feel bad for the guys that carry ladders to fish

[@charlieboutin3341]

Good choices! I have a Huge box full of regular bobbers from picking up trash. I give them away to kids I see fishing..Full circle! Have a Huge week! Thanks as always Ben 👍👍🎣

[@manifestgtr]

My favorite non-fly fishing fly fishing thing is fingerless gloves for cold weather (just get the Walmart kind for $5 in the bike isle…no need to spend $75 on the simms/patagonia/orvis ultra glove 9000). Nothing brutalizes my hands more than a cold rod or wading staff during the hike in. The gloves start to lose their effectiveness a bit as your hands slowly get wet from the line but usually the sun’s coming up and warming things by that point anyway. You can also tuck hand warmers into the top of each glove if you’re so inclined.

[@michaelday7305]

Looking at the Oros design, looks like you can have any color combo you want since the two halves come apart. They do look like great design!

[@rugrboutdoors2491]

Just bought some recently and used them a few times. Great design. The inline aspect of them I think are a great improvement

[@plasx143]

You can use flex seal to make your old net into a rubberized net.

[@bobmatuzak2263]

Oh sh*t, I gotta try that

[@anakin50137]

One thing I'd put on that list would be a good pair of boots. Sore feet can mean the difference between being on the water for two hours or six hours or even the ability to get to a spot or not

[@Hrogthar]

Airlock has officially been dethroned in my book. Oros provides all the pro's of airlock while being lighter, and a MUCH better cast. The inline makes a HUGE difference.

[@isaacboettcher3489]

I don’t see any gasket material to clamp the line I wonder if they will slide down the leader?

[@Hrogthar]

@@isaacboettcher3489 They don't. The two semi spheres lock onto the line really well. Even if you're slinging line, you can just double the line through the post if it somehow slips tho.

[@isaacboettcher3489]

@@Hrogthar I make my own leaders for nimphing and even the airlock’s slip sometimes but I just double my line through! Interested to see how they work

[@JP-dz7zu]

I was going to post the same thing. Got my first order of Oros in last month. They’re great.

[@rugrboutdoors2491]

@@isaacboettcher3489 They stick very well. Only used them a few times so far though. Just be careful when screwing the two halves together that your leader does not pop out of the slot when putting the two halves together. Did that once and it fell off after a few casts until I figured out what happened. No problems since then.

[@benkimbrell8849]

Ben, this is Ben. Fishing the new Oros indicator tomorrow. They look good. We will see if they last as well as the Airlocks. A tall order. Keep them coming.

[@flyguy2021]

Agree on the hooded shirt. Biodegradable bobbers are great, but I hate replacing them every few months because they broke down to a fine dust in my pack.

[@JonathanSzkil]

Just a great way to start off the week every week. Keep rockin' it man.

[@Codyd99749]

Hooded shirts under your hat is a great thing when the wind is rippin. 🤙🏻

[@dukeofnyd1]

You convinced me to buy a tenkara. And a few for my friends too. Thanks !

[@noyopacific]

Me too!

[@davidmay8302]

I'd add: Recreation and Road Atlases Barbless hooks (whether you mashed the barb down or bought barbless)

[@andymarks1049]

An earlier comment about a wading staff reminded me of mine (8 steel sections w an elastic cord up the middle). I bought one two seasons back. It came with a cork handle and a tiny compass. That all broke off in the lot. I put the remains in the hatch. Later, I cleaned off the glue and cork bits. I measured the diameter of the steel sections of the staff, found soft rubber mountain bike grips on the line, bought them, and worked one down to the third section from the top, and the other onto the top section. Perfect. Top grip for the river, lower grip as you climb the vertical banks out of the river. Bought a tough nylon holster for it at Home Depot that has a Huge Velcro strap for attaching it to my (wader or regular) belt.

[@guitarguy4991]

I bet you snort Metamucil too

[@andymarks1049]

@@guitarguy4991 Go buy yourself some deer nuts. They're under a buck.

[@tommyrq180]

The Tornado anchor is genius. Can’t wait to try it with my fishing cataraft. Bought the 18 pounder. Anchors are critical fishing equipment for the Mid-Atlantic rivers I fish.

[@lee8287]

Buying a kayak revolutionized my fishing experience. I only use my fly rod for specific situations, but a hobie with a mirage drive helps me get in those situations. Also, what's up, Ben? It's Lee. Thanks for all of the info over the last 20 or so years.

[@teddypabian7858]

what hobie did you get and how do you like it, thinking about getting one soon

[@lee8287]

@@teddypabian7858 I got a revolution 13. I mainly use it for ocean fishing, so I wanted to go bigger.

[@lee8287]

@@teddypabian7858 just realized that i didn't answer the last part. honestly, the best part about a hobie is the mirage drive, and making sure you get one with forward and reverse. the size kayak will depend on what body of water you mainly fish. i would also highly recommend getting a model with tons of rod holders, or adding on your own. they fill out fast. all in all, they are the best kayaks i've ever used. highly maneuverable and easy to use in precise environments.

[@teddypabian7858]

@vibratingstring on a yak? sounds fun lol

[@andymarks1049]

The Simms Bugstopper Sungaiter is great. Put one on, find some big bad bugs, like horse flies, bees, mosquitoes, find lots of them, and then watch them have no idea how to get you! They try to get up in your grill, but fish on. They lose their little bug minds trying. Thank you.

[@TheMeOutdoors]

Like the forceps nippers things. I have found that good pair of needle noes pliers with cutters is the best in that role. Heading our for a day on the water as a guide without them is simply not part of my world. Yes I have spares mounted in the boat and in various boxes. As critical as a good rod to me!

[@banjohappy]

I sail !!!! Thanks man. The whole thing is funny and informative.

[@JacobFinger]

Not gonna lie, didn't think airlocks could be improved upon. . . .boy was I wrong, went and ordered some Oros after watching this vid! I watch every vid, great content!

[@templeofthetree]

You put a lot of work into the editing of these videos (assuming you do the editing). It shows. Great content! Thanks!

[@isaacregalado2369]

Ayye I try and support that guy Jon b. He's just a kid trying but it was a good burn! Hah love the videos and love the reggae!

[@jayfxdx]

You forgot rod lockers! Best thing since sliced bread, 4 rigged up rods ready to toss in the boat and go. One full sink, one sink tip, one dry fly and one indicator set up. Also the Berkley fishing pilers that cost like $30 that function exactly the same as the $200 Simms pilers.

[@colingordon5950]

A Jon B. knock? Fabulous. Just fabulous

[@UsernameQXZ]

boat ride and fishing !

[@tracyb1577]

Yes haw! Happy Huge day everyone!

[@joec33]

Great content, glad I found your channel

[@Scott___T]

The hooded shirts from your website feel great; no nylon ickyness

[@deanc8077]

Wow you managed to get through this without offending anyone. Impressive... Just wondering why you left off a shout-out to Moonshine Rods... 😎🤣

[@glenndotter5065]

Oros are the best! Scrapped all my airlocks and others

[@ronbegnaud8520]

Hey I only put the hat over the hood when the wind keeps blowing the hood off.

[@aspenbanjo]

I think Airlock and Oros need to look at some much smaller options for indicators.

[@alexc9187]

RE Multi-rod tube... Buy a section of black PVC w/ a 4" diameter and cap both ends. Glue one of the caps. You're good out the door for $25...

[@bensnyder5890]

What ladder do you recommend? Aluminum, fiberglass, or wood? What about height?

[@midcoflyfishing]

Agree 💯 great vid!

[@lazereyes4205]

Rapid fire knowledge

[@ArroyoGuitars]

Flip magnifiers that clip on a hat are key, headlamp, wading staff…

[@Clockeman]

Oohoohooh...the Doohickey is sweeeeet

[@donotrobme9295]

Do u have a link for echo gecko that gives u a kickback. Sounds perfect. Thx

[@zachkennedy9282]

Your hat says it all 100%

[@dols94]

Solid list.

[@chasingbrowns]

I agree with the airlock being the best indicator. However I have been fishing the Oros indicator the past couple week, and it is hands down better. Only 1 wind knot. My casting still sucks. But less wind knots means I can cast more. Stay Huge!

[@Demofish93]

Plastic is plastic, biodegradable means it becomes smaller plastic. Go with wool!!!

[@chasingbrowns]

@@Demofish93 I do fish the NZ wool indicator? I was talking about casting. But I guess you got to make your point?

[@CleanHead]

you say " airlock being the best indicator" THEN "Oros indicator is hands down better" which is it?

[@chasingbrowns]

I honestly prefer the oros. Oros however does have a tendency to slip, and doesn't ride as high on top of the water. However wind knots are far and few between. Air lock stays in place, and rides higher on the water. Overall I prefer NZ, oros, and coming in last is Air lock. All are great. And have their pros, and cons.

[@tungstenman2822]

is tungsten beads for fly fishing is out of your list?

[@isaaczimmerman7354]

I know where that hot dog boat is! It really exists lol. I can prove it with pictures too

[@squidjuice5170]

Can you review a tenkara rod

[@KingThallion]

bro.. full brim hats like a tilley way to go

[@mickfarrell6622]

Floatant is one of the best fly fishing products out there.

[@zachb2070]

You forgot about tippet rings and fly clips :p

[@fish4life226]

Keep making fun of the googan squad and I will be a follower for life.

[@JP-dz7zu]

No tippet rings? Do you even euro nymph, bro?

[@agrifoguy]

OROS not as good IMO. they often slip and that little rubber washer on the AIR LOCK serves a great purpose when locked down . it stays locked down. My only complaint is that both companies should make a smaller version for small nymphs, so you can see the slightest bump.

[@gregorynielsen8972]

New indicators are great but they are a bit pricey.

[@GSignz]

I won’t take any Jon B slander 😂😂😂

[@GB-ix1lk]

Praise Tom

[@dtierdiscgolf]

Ghost nets are so YOU can't see them. The idea is you can take pictures of the fish in the water without seeing the net bag. That way you can take a nice picture without touching the fish.

[@bradwilbanks2083]

Have you ever fished in Georgia?

[@DyslexicTurtle]

New Zealand Yarn > Airlock Any day of the week, in 90% of conditions.

[@brian_onthewater]

Im with you 100% casts easier also.. use some gink on the yarn....

[@chasecook3854]

Yes! Unless I'm fishing some bigger fast water.

[@danielburgess7785]

Bamboo fiber socks rock my toes.

[@silverhairseeker5539]

Ya know Ben I've never really had a fly fishing Guru, but I've come to the realization (sadly at so late an age) that I want to be you when I grow up......HONEST.

[@fishermcflystreamside]

I'm with you on the trash problem. What's wrong with people?( You're hilarious by the way )

[@whileriding]

Where's tenkara?!

[@roballen3026]

sorry yes I only go fishing with one rod and I do not break it. Also, it's best not to net fish at all . bring them shallow and on hook them without touching them.. if they need reviving you fought them too long and you need heavier gear for your skillset.

[@nathanduifhuis5998]

Have to disagree with not using a net with smaller fish it is probably better to just unhook them with out netting them but with larger fish netting them reduces fight time and prevents them from thrashing in the shallows. Seen it way too often salmon fishing where people drag fish thrashing in inches of water in order to tail it. Also if you are going to take a photo or need to grab your forceps to remove the hook you can let the fish swim in your net wile you get prepped especially with larger net baskets.

[@roballen3026]

@@nathanduifhuis5998 netting a fish forces you to handle a fish often times before it's ready to be handled. I have found that bringing a fish into say 6 inches of water and if you keep the line tight they do not thrash. It's been my experience with salmon and steelhead fishing that two things are true. 1. People use tackle that is too light and 2. People don't fight fish hard enough.. I would however say that we are splitting hairs. The simple fact is that catch and release works...

[@douglyons2678]

Bobbers - worked great when I was fishing for sunnies with my Zebco 202. Just sayin. At least people are finally admitting that these things are what they are … bobbers.

[@JasonD-yc3oy]

this guy seen scotty kilmer too much

[@NoneofUrbusiness-p9w]

Beer, I didn’t hear beer.

[@robertwilcken8431]

where is the knot kneedle for old fart hands!! :)

[@vinnygallo2669]

It’s an indicator not a bobber lol

[@Xx233xX]

Poor jon b lol

[@lonewizzard8456]

Better yet no net

[@jameshanson8774]

🌮💵

[@williamwhyard517]

Come on Ben are you selling out

[@CleanHead]

Hm Tenkara sucks but yet you have affiliate links to tenkara rods. hahahha im kidding. Also, half your links are unavailable.

[@-fishin]

Shots fired at googan two weeks in a row… I like it!

[@showmemotion]

hhmm

[@sabiangriffin3713]

Umm you left out tenkara rods, which you use and endorse all the time, or was that one too obvious? On a serious note, chubby chernobyls. The finest fly of them all.

[@jaredwing8248]

You lost me at airlock man. You are a seasoned fly fisherman vet, they plop too hard and scare fish in calmer water. Using a wool indicator creates less disturbance on the surface.

[@thereallevel27]

Go fishing and pick up garbage is a t-shirt, right?

[@robertbishop2732]

Instead of using bobbers why not learn how to properly fish with nymphs?

[@4stringmanagmaildcom]

Good list but add tippett rings. Haha.

[@connorcarson2622]

I'm sorry but hooded shirts just aint it. I've seen too many 16 year olds in Huk hooded shirts jack-knife their dads Ranger into the tailgate of their dads F250. I'd rather wear full tweed and smoke a pipe like the good old days.

[@23v0lv32]

I relocated from BC to New Zealand a couple years ago and came across the NZ indicator. It’s brilliant and I’m sure you can get them back up in N/A . Much easier and more graceful to cast than air-locks. A lot of you HUGE fly anglers will enjoy them

[@nathannielsen3342]

I use the NZ indicators now. They’re bomb.

[@usmcfrommt9790]

There’s a mess of different types that claim to be NZ indicators. Can you post a link to what your referring to?

[@glenndotter5065]

Try Oros

[@alfredoverno9674]

I subbed right after you said "go fishing and PICK UP SOME TRASH" thank you. some people weren't raised good enough to stop trashing places. it takes 1 jerk to get an area posted. because of trash. great videos.

[@thebro3219]

The nz strike indicator is the best indicator on the market hands down

[@lonewizzard8456]

So true

[@jaredtandle2596]

Ben! You need to release a soundtrack album.

[@cedricvinuesa5353]

Hello Big druide, you forgot the MONOMASTER !! That is obligatory in yours chests packs.

[@tpalmer4829]

Matte black spray paint There was a scientific study performed in the late 90s, Field and Stream referenced it. Sparkle or flash from shiny watches/ rings/ jewelry , shiny equipment like hemostats or reels or sunglasses will spook fish and put them down (bright clothing also) I spray paint anything reflective with Matt flat black spray paint. I wear A black digital watch. Dull clothing. My friends make fun of me, but I catch more fish than those clowns!

[@mikekuczynski1552]

I can see it now Black Ops digital fishing gear . Brilliant:-)

[@lonewizzard8456]

Hell yeah 👍. Back in Black

[@faffroc12]

My best day of fishing was in a tie-dye tshirt. We might need to revisit that experiment

[@jessestanfield-brokencurlo1448]

I have 30 + strike indicators and I have never bought one.

[@AboutTrout]

Yada yada tippet rings

[@johnlaudenslager706]

You are like a good cup or two of cofeefee.: fun and sometimes helpful. Of course I'm subscribed. Keep 'em coming.

[@HondoTrailside]

How long till they degrade? I doubt the screw part degrades. How about a piece of cork?. the original indicator, but it isn't really a float to hold your fly up, was some hi viz fly line threaded over the leader. Never lost one. You have to ask yourself, at least if you aren't a guide, how much do you need to injure another fish, at the cost of more trash in the rivers.

[@flyingdutch9818]

Where’s the local beer?

[@leewatson5165]

bro why dont you get like 100,000,000,000 views XD also TIGHTLINES!!!

[@bluerapper1]

You know whats also Bad for the fish, pull the fish lets say a snook all over the beach sand, getting sand on the slime, eyes and mouth provoking a HUGE damage.

[@douglyons2678]

Kids … should fish with worms dug up in the backyard for sunnies using bobbers and the hood old zebco 202 reel. Give em a few years before turning them into fly fishing a-holes like we all do.

[@bobbyk3937]

Air locks are great till you lose the little screw

[@fishfoolishness4222]

Till you lose the little NUT! 😁

[@Raqunald]

First?

[@Raqunald]

btw got into fly fishing because of your videos. I stumbled upon them when I was ordering some gear from NRS. Made me laugh and made me jealous of your boat. So now I do this

[@CONEHEADDK]

@@Raqunald You get a lot more for your money, if you buy used.