My Top River Fly Fishing Accessories For Trout - What's Inside A Guide's Pack?!

[@m.h.english4773]

Thank you so much for this! I’ve been fly fishing off and on since 1991, but with so much to learn (or that can be learned), I sometimes feel like I will never know everything. Both of you have made learning new fly fishing knowledge manageable. I’m also trying to keep this simple so one can just focus on catching fish. Which is why I pre tie my popper/ dropper combos ahead of time and stored in a leader wallet in my fly vest for easy rigging on the water. It’s so easy to loose your way when marketers are sending you messages that you won’t catch fish unless you purchase “their kit”, which makes your videos so much more enjoyable to watch. I also enjoy your filming locations all the more after reading Chalk Stream Salmon & Trout Fishing by Charles Bingham. You are definitely inspiring me to make it across the pond to try my luck. 😇

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Well that rubber band trick is a new one on me, pretty clever!

[@TheBeefSlayer]

Love the head lamp!!!

[@jasonlindsay6093]

Elastic band tip, brilliant! "Applause" Really enjoy your videos, thanks.

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Cheers Jason, brilliant isn't it?!

[@howie8582]

I suspect I started fly fishing before you were born. Your dry fly drying hack is pure genius, never seen it before and I’ll be delighted to use it this season. Brilliant thanks

[@joekarakas7301]

Andy what a tip the rubber band magic!!!!! Joe karakas

[@IBandAndyFishing]

It's the best thing since sliced bread haha

[@joekarakas7301]

River Cairn

[@joekarakas7301]

Preachers Rock

[@markwilliams1593]

Thanks Andy. I'm all for the minimalist approach but one indispensable item I have is a Monomaster to catch up all the odd bits of waste line that get generated during the day. Everyone should have one or something similar.

[@IBandAndyFishing]

I chop all my waste in to 1" sections in to my pack Mark, then vacuum it out and seal the bag in waste disposal. The MM was too big for me, totally understand that's a personal preference though 👍

[@douglasrandall6737]

Thank you, my friend in eastern Pennsylvania. Some of our streams are very cold. I always bring an emergency foil hoodie in case I fall in during the winter this might keep me from hypothermia.

[@jamesm.kingesq.7035]

I am right there with you when it comes to "wearing" your kit. If it were up to me, I'd have my rod and my net and that's it. If you want to come up with a system that can keep me organized without having to wear a vest or pack, I will be the first to buy! Thanks for making these videos, really love watching them!

[@ClearStreamsUK]

Great info! Thanks Andy!

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Thanks Mike!

[@carlwaine5263]

I always thought I needed to cut down the amount of stuff I take but I really do after watching this! Great video again, Andy, and it's nice to have a nosy into a guide's flyboxes! 😊

[@TheBeefSlayer]

Unhooking may. 18:40 I’m in the USA. I bank fish. I’ve never seen or heard of an “unhooking mat”. I’m lucky enough to land the fish without having to break out a mat and wet it before I land it. Alone I don’t see how this would work very well. Just seems like bulky gear I can’t use. Anyway. Good on ya for using it.

[@joeg5414]

For strike indicators I found a pack of 11 inch by 8 adhesive backed foam sheets in various colors. Cut to whatever size you want and works just as well if not better than pre made,and I got a lifetime supply for like $2😂

[@joeg5414]

... At Walmart in the craft section. I'm sure any craft store has them

[@MrMuckyPaws]

Great insight into the toolbox of the Derbyshire fish guru. Really good reassurance on just how little you need. I started with a pack full of kit and now carry more or less the same as Andy. As confidence grows you perfect your kit too. Top job Andy.

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Thanks Simon, very kind!

[@henrythornalley2559]

Blown away by the bands! The simplest solutions are often the best!

[@kerrypitt9789]

I fought with bags and packs etc for literally decades. I have an inflatable vest for boat fishing, but for on the rivers I have finally settled on a proper shoulder pack. I do not like chest packs at all, I used to have a backpack but every time I needed something i had to take it off. My shoulder pack is well designed and hold everything I have to take with me. I agree with your fly selection, but I have yet to find a great fly box. I have a bunch I don't care for in a drawer. I had some Johnson's retractors but they are hard to find here. I went to a safety company and bought a few industrial strength zingers and so far so good. We also carry Bear Spray but you don't have to worry about that Thanks for a great video!

[@IBandAndyFishing]

I'm glad we don't need bear spray! I tried a sling pack but found that I'm in and out of our so much it started to drive me mad having to keep pulling it round me. There's something out there for everybody I think!

[@kerrypitt9789]

@@IBandAndyFishing a Caddy? "Excuse me James hand me the floatant pleasy!"

[@stevethistle7974]

Thanks for this video and for your commentary and information on the how and why of your gear. well done and very helpul..now to buy some of the products you prescribed.

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Thanks Steve, glad there was something useful in here for you!

[@dbier7823]

I just got off the San Juan river (in New Mexico USA). I was dry flying trying to figure out how to drive my flies better. I cannot wait to try the rubber band trick. Thank you so much.

[@tomcull9973]

Agree Andy, keep it simple. I carry the same two boxes (dry flies and nymphs/spiders) all year round, only exception is an extra box at mayfly time just containing mayflies, as normal boxes squash them. I can't think of a time in the last few years where I've been on the river and felt I needed something that wasn't in those two boxes to catch. I use the Wychwood pack you mention at the start of the video and can get everything in there including lunch for the day. Only other pack I use is a simms half day back for winter grayling when its really cold as I can fit a 1 cup kelly kettle in there for that much needed lunchtime hot drink and a break out of the water (no one fishes at their best when too cold). Have been using the rubber band trick since I fished with you and it does work well coupled with a good desiccant, especially for CDC flies.

[@paul40925]

Can't beat the Spro lite mat.Really is a great little mat.

[@josh3570]

Love the channel man! Helped me get back into fly fishing and got my nephew into fly fishing!♥️

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Great news! How's the fishing going? I did look fresh faced on this don't I? must have caught me on a good day! 🙈😂

[@josh3570]

IB and Andy Fishing aha sorry about that! 😅 and it’s going well just got back off a weeks fishing holiday. Your videos helped a lot as I havnt been fishing in seven years and atm the flies just look like abit of feathers on some hooks😄👍🏻

[@garethhodgson1404]

I really like Loon Bio Strike - worth a look!!

[@DaiHGowerWales]

Brilliant 😊

[@IBandAndyFishing]

cheers Dai, much appreciated!

[@dannyprado887]

Great video! I am not sure where you are located, however, I can easily go on line to find out. My daughter married a Geordie and is now living in Glasgow and, of course, we travel from the US to visit. Obviously, with Covid - 19 raging in our country and with come of the travel restrictions in place, we are not sure when traveling to Scotland will be possible. I would LOVE to fly fish in Scotland!!! If you could give me some information on how to proceed with that, I would appreciate it very much. As far as lodging, I am VERY simple. The ranch I use in Colorado is a working ranch....we have bunkhouses, no running water (spring fed water), no electricity, outhouse toilets and one outside shower. It is fabulous! So....my housing needs are minimal. If you could get me started on good water, good guides, costs, and minimalist housing, that would be fabulous! Or if anyone else is reading this, I would appreciate any information from everybody! Thanks and be safe, everyone!

[@MrRourk]

I learned from Salt Flats Fly Fishers to carry multiple rods. Pre rig them with what you think you will need for the day. Switch rods instead of trying to switch flys.

[@321Phinney]

What floating net is that?! Amazing. Love it. You go into incredible detail down to the tippet ring in your kit but forget the huge net :)

[@allenanderson4039]

Just seen this, excellent

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Thanks Allen, hope it was useful!

[@allenanderson4039]

@@IBandAndyFishing yes it was. The elastic band what a great tip. Stay Safe I.B & ANDY Love the channel

[@bossamood6536]

I envy the American fly fishers, they have such a vast choice of equipment to choose from compared to what UK retailers offer; which seem to be all the same things from the same manufacturers! British fly fishers seem to have to put up with what they can get to be honest! William Joseph stuff is very practical but not sold here for some reason, I've tried to find it myself so far with no luck? At one time here years ago, they used to sell chest packs (similar to Joseph stuff) which were graduated e.g. a larger gusseted pocket against your chest, another gusseted pocket on top of that but slightly smaller, followed by another smaller gusseted pocket on top and in front of that, which didn't impede your arms when handling the line in front of you or when reeling in the fish, but they don't seem to make them anymore here. Current chest packs seem to be made to bulge out in front of you and too bulky and get in the way of line handling and reeling in, thats the only reason why I choose to wear a vest. The only chest pack that appeals to me is a model by Fishpond, but at a £146.00 or more for a chest pack, I can't justify that cost! British fly fishing retailers and manufacturing companies need to to really up their game and be more diverse in the choice they offer and produce and be competitive in what they sell I feel like the American's. Maybe Scierra could come up with a graduated style chest pack again! I'd be happy to advise them what I need as a fly fisher in a chest pack (e.g. no useless drop down boxes with foam in for one!!)

[@frostfishing7615]

Really love your videos. Cheers from Sweden

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Thanks Sweden! 👊👍

[@jorvikangler]

I got the Wychwood short haul gear trap which has helped me reduce my collection of essentials. I have that amount of bits at the start of the season, but things tend to add themselves as the season progresses.

[@IBandAndyFishing]

All about reducing the clutter. Clear mind, clear fishing!

[@sophiegreen2802]

The best one yet well done that as really opened my eyes I Cary far to much stuff well it's sort out time tank you

[@petersmith6974]

Good video again Andy 👍🏻

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Thanks Peter, much appreciated!

[@petermcleod7322]

Great job Andy! Meant to ask you which unhooking mat you were using, gonna buy one now...

[@kylerees6185]

Another great video 👍

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Cheers Kyle, hope you're catching a few!

[@bossamood6536]

And a good quality, large, strong safety pin (as used for babies nappies) is far less expensive and as good or better even than an expensive simms zinger!! If you're not worried about your fly fishing street cred that is aha! Mine have never let me down yet!

[@russellthompson2947]

Mate great tips I'm straight out for rubber bands looking forward to the new vids ps thought something happened to use haven't heard from use in weeks lol

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Cheers bud, hopefully there's something useful there! We've both been mega busy, we still are, just found a spare couple of hours!

[@jalbanglafishing7073]

Excellent

[@kevingriffin8173]

What about a guide to your travel perch fishing kit. And saw the fly fishing video using the lidl rod great stuff. Heres a challenge for you could you get everything you need for light lure fishing for the same price. My granddaughter wants to try perch fishing i have the kit but she wants to buy her own. Any advice you can give would be appreciated.

[@lol110269]

Hi Andy, great stuff, just wondering about the floating net you use, where is that from? Can't find something similar anywhere?

[@Craigsoutdooradventures]

Great video Andy and a few bits I will need to add to my kit. Reference camera/chest pack , have you tried the backpack shoulder strap holder? I used it for the first time on a recent trip to the upper wye, found it much better than the chest strap. If you get a chance take a look at the video to get a feel of the view point I would recommend giving them a go and £10 on Amazon. video is titled A days fly fishing on the Upper Wye.

[@TheWelshflyfisher]

Great video 👌👌

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Cheers bud!

[@robertstevens7405]

Hi Andy. Thank you for your tips. Just to confirm, do you use fluro for dry fly fishing? Just wondering as i always thought it sunk..

[@MrMuckyPaws]

Oh, question. Do you have issues with the Mucilin melting in your pack on a warm day. It seems to melt about 25 degrees C so I’ve often found its run out and into the bottom of my pack pocket. Yeuch!

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Yup, I left two brand new pots in my car during that hot weather, they're both trashed now. Lesson learned!

[@paul40925]

Yep, me too!

[@allenanderson4039]

Yep me to

[@joeg5414]

I have flies I carry with me everytime that I haven't used in 10 years 😬 I feel like as soon as I take them out, for some reason that'll be the day I need it.

[@nickjackson5360]

Hi Andy, I notice looking at your fly box you use a lot of silver beads. Can you share your views on bead colour and there usage at some time? I don't currently use any silver beads, favouring copper or brass (with zinc for the heaviest beads) and am wondering if I'm missing a trick! All the best!

[@sgrahammd]

No rain jacket? In the U.S. fishing the high mountains the weather can change in a heartbeat. Also a whistle in case you are alone and are injured.

[@IBandAndyFishing]

I think I mentioned my simms pack down jacket in there somewhere? A whistle is a great shout, I'm not often too far away from the world though 👍👍

[@MrMuckyPaws]

Whistle is very important. I agree with that and always have one with me. I also share my location with my wife via the iPhone fine-me app so she knows roughly where I am if I got into trouble. Yes, I know it’s reliant on a battery powered device which can easily go wrong but as a multi layered approach it’s a good start. I’ve consider a personal locator beacon like a Spot 3 or the Garnin ones but decided I don’t go anywhere that remote. In the US and other countries with truly wild places I think they are very wise.

[@stephenbuckham1812]

Good video we need more fishing ones still good to see you though

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Coming soon bud! 👍👍

[@stephenbuckham1812]

@@IBandAndyFishing brilliant 👍

[@b1scuits1]

great video, I love this type of content. Have you ever fished the River Avon?

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Cheers buddy! I guess the first question here is which river Avon? 😂

[@b1scuits1]

@@IBandAndyFishing haha, wiltshire or hampshire avon

[@stephbootie6514]

Hi Andy How do you mount the strike out on leader please demo be nice .

[@dougborland]

Love the channel. Didn't see anything to degrease tippet in the pack. I do a lot of dry fly fishing on rivers and I've never found a reliable way to get my tippet (flourocarbon) to cut through the film properly. Any tips / suggestions?

[@IBandAndyFishing]

I don't use it Doug, never have done, I don't believe in it. 👍

[@joeg5414]

Won't loon mud work for that?

[@joeg5414]

16:28 what kind of trout is that?

[@Kevinob]

Hi, what is the name/technic of strike indicators you're using? Thank you

[@_mcinii6906]

Can u do a perch video

[@MrRourk]

Darn thats a lot of gear! Lolz You got to go to Mexico!

[@scottcarlon6318]

Fishpond swtchback, enough said. Careful with sunscreen, will damage fly line.

[@Nicktgrief]

Get IB to carry everything for you 😂😂😂

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Oi. Don't give him any ideas 🤔

[@Nicktgrief]

😂😂😂😂

[@IBandAndyFishing]

She's been carrying this channel for 3 years, I can't ask any more 🙈😂

[@Nicktgrief]

IB and Andy Fishing I won’t answer that incase we meet one day 😂😂

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Hahahahha

[@steveb1856]

Can’t believe everyone doesn’t use the rubber band. Been doing it years!

[@IBandAndyFishing]

I can't remember who first showed it to me but the second I saw it I knew I'd found the one 😂😂

[@steveb1856]

IB and Andy Fishing I can’t remember where I got it, could be David Southall. Perfect for cdc flies. Do use some kitchen roll too, give the fly a squeeze to dry the body, can’t be doing with Amadou! Use a similar combination of dust and shake n dry too, but Orvis version!

[@craigrose4273]

@@IBandAndyFishing the bands are a new one for me, never got on with other products. even used to carry extra flies and change when having a good session

[@craigrose4273]

PS... any recipes for the asparagus.....

[@TheBeefSlayer]

Always buy children’s sun block. It won’t bother your eyes and works as good.

[@_mcinii6906]

Firts

[@rolbar9406]

I don't understand...how people can go fishing with a simple car.....I think that every fisherman should go fishing only with "Bentley" company cars.....

[@marco7995]

bruh

[@m.h.english4773]

Thank you so much for this! I’ve been fly fishing off and on since 1991, but with so much to learn (or that can be learned), I sometimes feel like I will never know everything. Both of you have made learning new fly fishing knowledge manageable. I’m also trying to keep this simple so one can just focus on catching fish. Which is why I pre tie my popper/ dropper combos ahead of time and stored in a leader wallet in my fly vest for easy rigging on the water. It’s so easy to loose your way when marketers are sending you messages that you won’t catch fish unless you purchase “their kit”, which makes your videos so much more enjoyable to watch. I also enjoy your filming locations all the more after reading Chalk Stream Salmon & Trout Fishing by Charles Bingham. You are definitely inspiring me to make it across the pond to try my luck. 😇