Let's Talk Sinking Fly Lines with Kelly Galloup!

In this video, Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters and Kelly Galloup of the Slide Inn break down everything to do with fly fishing with sinking fly lines.
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[@spaddriver1957]

Using Kelly's techniques for the last four years on the lower and middle Provo rivers in Utah have put me on more BIG browns than any other techniques learned in forty years of fly fishing!. Thanks, Kelly! Slam the bank!. Pull, strip, unbelievable strike!. Man, for me. The tug is my drug!. Be still my heart!.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. We all owe Kelly!!!!

[@raymondmichaellarkin6455]

2 of my favourite American Fly Fishing Experts, Thanks for the videos.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. They will both appreciate that! They have been close friends for almost 32 years now!

[@pbp6741]

MRO always bringing the most useful content, greatest interviews and informative product reviews. Thank you and keep up the excellent work.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for being here and please stay tuned.

[@stevenschwarz8871]

Kelly made me a better fisherman by showing me how to tie a Zoo Cougar for free, or so I thought… after the lesson, he told me dont mess with his system & made me buy a CORTLAND 444 full sink line, leader material, & an 8’ fast action rod. Never looked back- this was ??? 30+ years ago. Thanks again 🏴‍☠️

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Kelly has made many much better anglers! Thanks for watching.

[@skippylippy547]

I've been fishing sinking lines in creeks and streams for 40 years now. It casts like a dream and I can nymph and tight line with ease. Roll casts are so easy with these lines. Accuracy is superb.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@Twinhemlocks]

Love the content you guys put out! You and Kelly are two of my favorites in the industry!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here and please stay tuned.

[@toddwmac]

Thanks Guys. Love the content you guys create. In the late 90s I bought my 1st flyrod at Mad River Outfitters to hunt smallies. My bass fishing buddies thought I was a trader. Now, I live out west, I'm just learning to chase trout, and I'm looking forward to being called nutz again when I'm using a sinking line up here in the Utah Mountains. Much appreciation.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for watching and thanks for the support. Stay tuned!

[@kurtvincent7437]

Love when people aren’t afraid to think outside the box! Kelly is a cool dude

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@eventhorizon5183]

A Classic Video with 2 of the greats! Amen

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@DaLeperKing]

I respect how u guys answers every comment! Wtf it’s insane, u guys should get a reward no KZbinr has ever done it🔥🔥

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here. We respect our viewers as well.

[@robertgerulat2320]

FINALLY ! Something I can really understand. Great job guys.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@chrisstreet1994]

I love Kelly’s desk and work area!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Our second home.....the Slide Inn.

[@TheJBls]

Great video. Lots of info. I just started using a sinking line and it got my Flys down quicker for sure. Will probably end up purchasing a full sink for next season after watching this. But I did expect it to be a lot longer of a video. ( those of you who watch Kelly's fly videos will know what I mean 🤣)

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Brian kept him to a minimum?

[@bowhuntznj]

Two of my very best trout were on a Teeny sinking line, and buggers! Kelly is a great guy and an innovative tyer and fisherman! I hope he comes out with a new video and book soon!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

He certainly is. Here is his new book: www.madriveroutfitters.com/p-16098-modern-streamers-for-trophy-trout-ii.aspx

[@charlieboutin3341]

Thanks MRO, Brian and Kelly. Love sinking lines. I was looking at some yesterday and glad I waited to purchase. Great timing, I’ll be ordering a few from both MRO and Slide Inn soon. Have a great week! 👍🎣

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here and thanks for the support!

[@dixiemae5042]

Another wealth of information.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@MrTCAllen77]

Great video and lots of info. I started to use sinking line after watching Kelly's video on drop shotting. And yes, you can use sinking lines on small streams. My home stream is maybe 12 feet across at it's widest spot but, with lots of deep plunges and under cut banks.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. (Brian knows that answer he was asking for the benefit of the audience).

[@erikseymour6038]

I fish the AuSable and Upper Manistee Rivers. I started using sinking lines this past season and I’ll never look back. It’s an absolute game changer! Being able to control depths in drifts is awesome! Working a streamer along a log that may be 6” at one end and 3’ at the other used to be tough, not now. Fishing under over hangs and getting to depth is no longer an issue either

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here. The game has been changed, that's for sure.

[@_nickhill_]

Great information! Thanks for sharing.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@jarodmore2836]

Excellent music, great content as always fellas!!🤙🏼

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here!

[@austintrenkamp8205]

This video is epic!!!!!! I'm so jazzed right now, so helpful! The two coolest dudes I've ever watched shoot the ya you know what. Muchos gracias 🙏👍🤘

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@SKragseth]

Great content!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Appreciate you being here.

[@willhooke]

Very interesting with the reverse plumbing on this line!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@L0st-n0found]

about 38yrs ago - the shops around me in new england and in canada - recommended sink line for general brook, stream and river fishing with wet and floating for dry flies. That was the normal - This is what I did.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@johnnylightning1491]

Kelly Galloup, what's not to like. Keep the good stuff coming guys. The weather's getting cold out there in Montana so Kelly's about to start doing videos again, can't wait.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

👍

[@brianfeeney9493]

Hey Bri & K !!!!!! Cheers and Thanks for My Fav OHIO & Fav MICHIGAN FLY - MEN ✨ 🎣 💫

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@alexhendrick8288]

I use a sinking leader attached to my floater and just snip the end off and nail knot to the end. It works great on tiny creeks here in Missouri

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. That is a leader though.....these guys are talking lines. Big difference.

[@ronaldfisher222]

Thanks Brian

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@willloman812]

Dang, Kelly’s been throwin around those heavy weights. Kelly’s a good salesman cause his passion for the sport and innovation shows.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

He's done alot for us all. Thanks for watching.

[@bobjohnson7207]

I really like Air Flow lines so smooth. I had to replace my old scientific angler and was surprised how good a fly line could get.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@JorgeSantos-nl8he]

Great video! Nice info! What would you recomend, for a beginer on sinking lines, as an all aroud line for a #6 rod, to fish:bass, zander, carps, barbel...from shore?? Thanks👍

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Please contact the shop directly with questions like that and they will be happy to help. You can e-mail them or give them a call.

[@JorgeSantos-nl8he]

@@Madriveroutfitters thank you very much!👍

[@vadims4589]

Well I think that some review from you about fly lines for brook and small rivers will be very interesting for many fly fishers. Actually difficult to find good WF or DT line for fishing in close. Hope that you will make this review. Thank you

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Will pass along and if not, you can always call or e-mail the shop and they will be happy to help. Thanks for being here.

[@jonmiller6320]

The timing of this is crazy. I tried calling MRO today but realized you were closed, only to ask about what line to put on my new Echo Streamer X. I looked at this or a SA Titan sink tip. How do I not get the Airflo after this? Thanks for the great info

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Now you know? Call us when we are open if we can help further. Thanks!

[@bradheath2592]

Great content ! But the best thing about this video is the sign ! Hippies use the backdoor ! haha

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Appreciate you being here.

[@icefisher1171]

I need one of these lines for bass. So how do you cast one of these? Maybe a video on it?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Stay tuned....it's coming. Brian and Kelly filmed a bunch of stuff. Episode 15 of the "Fly Casting" series is coming!!!!!

[@icefisher1171]

@@Madriveroutfitters Excellent!! I always enjoy your videos and learn something every time. My dream fishing excursion would be with those two guys. Can't imagine a better time fishing.

[@KarlMySuitcase]

@@Madriveroutfitters Can't wait for that one.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Here's your chance: www.madriveroutfitters.com/s-115-kelly-galloups-slide-inn-montana.aspx

[@austintrenkamp8205]

MRO is where you should get your goodies from 110 percent! (Their awesome take it from me) And boy I hope I can make the pilgrimage out to Kelly's shop ASAP!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for the support.

[@mikeparishy]

it sounds like its a single hand version of a skagit line,,nice vid,,keep up the good work

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimalberts3306]

Great video as always. I use a sinking line for all the reasons enumerated but isnt a short skagit shooting head with an eight to ten foot length of t10 or t12 line attached going to do the same thing? I have used it a lot and found it to be very easy and efficient to use.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

No, not even close. Sorry.

[@jimalberts3306]

@@Madriveroutfitters At the risk of being bothersome can you briefly explain why not?

[@Jeff.M83]

Great video! Thanks! Where can I get Kelly's T-shirt at? Lol

[@Madriveroutfitters]

From Kelly?

[@Jeff.M83]

@@Madriveroutfitters Yes the public land owner shirt.

[@johngrimes7510]

Can I fish a 200 grain airflow sinking line on a five weight rod

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Please send your questions directly to the shop via e-mail or give them a call. They will be happy to help.

[@jasonvansickle5294]

Man I hope I look and feel like Kelly and you at your age when it comes to fishing and Life 😜

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@glenntoulouse5710]

Interesting ,was struggling to understand how these extremely heavy lines could be cast without overloading the rod but assume this is why you say don't false cast them. I will be trying one on a river for seatrout here in UK . The river is eighteen feet deep at high tide but can be as low as two feet at low tide with the pools maybe four to six feet. I'm using a 10ft #6 weight rod , which line would you recommend, preferably with a floating running line.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Please send any and all questions directly to the shop via e-mail or give them a call. They will be happy to help.

[@thomaswilson2137]

what length -weight leader would you use for a 8WT airflow 280. thanks and good info.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Feel free to call or e-mail the shop with your questions but that info is also covered in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYeugXhsmcmBfs0

[@jcscangas]

I’m confused Kelly talks about fishing a six weight with the Shovelhead, but it’s only available in two sizes. Does he use the 280 on a six? I’m going to buy a new line, it doesn’t bother me to overline, but I want to make sure.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Yes, the 280 would be what he uses. Feel free to call the shop if any further questions.

[@CoolWhipp-hy1qu]

Would it be better to have full sinking or sinking head for a lake?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please contact the shop directly with your questions and they will be happy to help. Thanks.

[@bobconley6954]

Just came across a sage vt2 9.5 ft. 6 weight. thought? Is it a med fast, fast, slow action? intend to river fish on the yakima river with streamers and large flies. Thoughts appreciated.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please contact the shop directly and they will be happy to help. Thanks.

[@Soulriderpowder]

What should I get for a pyramid lake Nevada sinking or floating line

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please contact the shop directly and they will be happy to help. Thanks.

[@halvo11]

Are these usable for wade fishing? Or does the slack get caught around the bottom or on your feet at all?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks but best to call or e-mail the shop with questions like that. They will be happy to help.

[@Soulriderpowder]

What kind of a fly should I use for pyramid lake cutthroat trout

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please contact the shop directly and they will be happy to help. That’s what they do! Thanks.

[@ericammerall695]

I Bought the Airflo Max Short 6 wt( from Mad River) for ny trip To the West Branch of the Delaware. It cast like a dream and helped me get into some nice browns! Linked with Brian’s streamer formula leader and a few mini sex dungeons, the fishing couldn’t have been better!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for the support! We appreciate it.

[@patsheridan]

Hi. Is the 200 wt. Shovelhead discontinued? I can't find it anywhere. Thanks!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Only ever made in 280 and 330 grains. www.madriveroutfitters.com/p-14460-airflo-kelly-galloup-shovelhead-fly-line.aspx

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Feel free to call the shop if any further questions.

[@patsheridan]

@@Madriveroutfitters Thanks for the reply! At 10:40 on the video Mr. Galloup said he uses the 200 grain on the 6wt. rod which is what I have. He must have been referring to something else. If so, what do you recommend for a 9.5' 6wt. that would perform similar to the Shovelhead? Thanks!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

@@patsheridan please contact the shop directly and they will be happy to help. Thanks.

[@Paulpoission]

So the grain rating is per inch?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please send your questions directly to the shop via phone or email and they will be happy to help. Thanks.

[@heerden2]

Can you use them in the Salt for Tuna or Wahoo

[@Madriveroutfitters]

They only make them in 6wt, 7wt and 8wt so probably not. Pretty specific trout/bass/streamer lines. There are others for the salt.

[@bigron8346]

What do you think about poly leaders?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please contact the shop via e-mail or phone and they will be happy to help/answer. Thanks.

[@markevans1127]

Would this line work for salt water

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Please send your questions directly to the shop and they will be happy to help. You can e-mail them at [e-mail] or give them a call at 614-451-0363.

[@springteen3743]

I don’t use sinking line due to its texture, most sinking lines are thin diameter and stiff to the feel. Hope that airflo begins making sinking lines with better and thicker material. However for dry lines airflo my best. The feel of an airflo dry lines are unique and I believe it has to do with the polyurethane type of material use in dry lines.😊😊😊😊

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching regardless.

[@TheSavagederek]

Kelly is looking really good. Another brilliant video. Sorry Brian you look great too 👌

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@explozivefishing4716]

Is there a good option for a 5wt rod?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please call the shop and they will be happy to help. Plenty of questions.

[@WhiteBuffalo032]

Most information for idiots on sinking lines than I've ever seen. Thank you!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and stay tuned.....much more to come! See the Q & A Series for a more recent episode as well.

[@stevenlord782]

Took the very words from my idiot mouth. 👏

[@simonliu2946]

I already use streamer max for 4 month in small stream ，it helps me catch lot of big fish .

[@simonliu2946]

A sad thing is I broken it last weekend by hooked the tree. I pulled it then the running part twisted.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

@@simonliu2946 We’ll be happy to send you another.

[@simonliu2946]

@@Madriveroutfitters lol really? Thanks. I also bought another streamer max for my friend 2 months ago when I was travel to Calgary, and my friend is a new guy to fly fishing . After first day use he said “ it is so smooth to catch “, also he caught 4 good size of Brook trout with woolly buggers.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

@@simonliu2946 of course! Thanks again.

[@francohernamdez3286]

Hello My name is Franco, I can used this líne tropical water ?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Yes, you can.

[@francohernamdez3286]

Thank you very much for your answer. I am from Costa Rica. I fished a lot here what are the species of snook , want to congratulate you for your KZbin channel, which is a very important tool for fishermen who are starting out in fly fishing, for example, as fishermen who live in other countries where fly fishing is not popular. I take advantage of this medium to ask you a question about your KZbin channel I live in Costa Rica, a country where there are small, medium and large rivers, I generally fished in small medium rivers where there are running structures. I am very passionate about fishing for bass. I would like you to talk about that species in a program, equipment, pipette lines and flies. to be able to have a little more direct contact with you I do not know if I can send you an email to send you photos of some pesos that I have made and I would appreciate a lot a greeting on my name since I am a great admirer of you and Kevin Galloup I appreciate very much Your time and I send you a big hug from a distance, thank you very much for helping us

[@jameswill1862]

Can you use this in salt ??

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Yes, you can.

[@kurtvincent7437]

Why no false casting with the sinking line?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYeugXhsmcmBfs0si=8xfv9sMG7mk6iwRg

[@nickhumphreys3160]

So is airflow Kelly 's company?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

No it is not. He has designed a few lines for them is all.

[@f.y.b.2745]

Ive been watching a lot of you videos and they’ve all been helpful but I was wondering if there’s a set up for trout & salmon(sockeye) or if dual species set ups are possible? P.s sorry if this a obviously dumb question.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please contact the shop directly and they will be happy to help. Thanks.

[@stripping.streamers]

Amazing video! And very informative and helpful!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching!