On the Waters Edge 15 Fly Fishing in 18th Century Style

[@BartekCzuwara]

This man is the woodsman's lore incarnate - the skills, the craft, the spirit, the heart! Next weekend I'll be doing my first fly fishing this season. If I have half the blast D.C. is having in this video, then it'll already be the greatest time ever.

[@Memphistiger02]

Thanks for the fishing videos. I am watching them all, helps pass the time watching them at the hospital with my dad.

[@DylanOutdoors]

Its crazy how much fishing has change since the 18th century.just goes to show you can always feed yourself with the basics..Great video!

[@Rendar600]

Your laughter and smile is infectious Dave good to see your having a good time

[@Pzaman23]

It's great to see you smile enjoying what you really love. Thanks for the upload.

[@dewfew1]

Dave enjoyed your video on the 18th Century Style of fishing, I didn't know in the late 50's & 60's that's how they fished, but that is exactly how My grandparents fished. They taught me how to fish when I was a kid. The bait they would use was big old earthworms that they dug up from the cow pen. Caught every kind of fish there was, in later years I give up on worms after those pesty perch & turtles as they had a never ending fondness for worms. I changed to flies. Great times then.

[@mark16443]

i was doing the same thing only with the black widow pole and ended up catching about a 12 inch bass. was definitely a fun fight and i enjoyed it a lot more than using my bait caster, your channel has shown me so many different things and i thank you for that! keep up the good work!

[@MN1911Shooter]

Here in Minnesota we still have have over 30 inches of ice on the lakes and its a blizzard out. I wish i could be out fishing in a t-shirt right now. Really enjoy your videos Dave. I check for new ones everyday!

[@bsjett]

Ha, it's hilarious listening to Dave laugh like a little kid when a fish flops onto the bank. If anything it shows you love what you do, and we love it too. Keep the videos coming brother.

[@GPgundude]

I knew I subscribed for a reason.....I LOVE FISHING !!! I also love your other videos too ! This is stuff that will save peoples lives when things go wrong. Thank You !!

[@Table_Top_Farms]

Dave I have a book that may come in handy for some of those beginning knot tiers. I have a book from back when I was in boy scouts called, "knots and how to tie them." It describes rope development, Making rope, whipping, caring for rope, end knots, knots for joining, tying ropes to objects, knots for loops, other useful knots, splicing, and lashings. I know it has helped me out greatly and thought it may help out other viewers.

[@nukehayes8346]

I miss fishing so much, Southern CA doesn't have many good fresh water fishing spots. Thanks for the video, looked like you had a blast.

[@YaddaYaddaWarden]

That pond seems to have a LOT of fairly small fish. My college Fisheries Management instructor said the way to get bigger fish in a small pond is to fish the hell out of it and not toss the little ones back. They are probably overpopulated. You can put the tiny ones on your garden for fertilizer and eat the bigger ones. You will never fish it out with rod and reel. There will be more food for the remaining fish, and they will get bigger. It looks like you're having a lot of fun! Great video!

[@andrewscott95]

Love the series, keep it up, Dave.

[@lewiscarroll860]

I love Dave's expressions and exclamations!

[@JGrous]

There's no doubt the pond is stockpiled with fish and it stunted the growth. But that being said there's a ton of fish to be had!! That's a great spot to take Layla bug to :-) she would have a blast catching all those pan fish! It's great to see u so excited about fishing Dave!!

[@GWHcraig1088]

alota fun little fish around there dave. a great area to bring the young ones

[@wallaceknifeworkshomestead]

We have been fishin like that for years and years here.Still make my own cane poles,just like my Grandfather taught me.

[@sammarkey8481]

Awesome Dave, you love fishing almost as much as I do !

[@cavemanNCC1701]

You look like you really had fun , I get the same buzz . Thanks Dave .

[@TheSurvivalSecrets]

Looks like you have a new favourite fishing spot

[@halfazzhomesteader]

Last year in Wally world found bamboo in the garden section,used it to make butter fly nets and spliced some for some cane poles,little one had a ball with them!

[@BeachBow]

Dude!! Green with envy!! What a great time!!

[@MeanJean420]

Thanks Dave, really enjoy your videos!

[@SurvivalRussia]

This would have fed you in a self reliant situation for sure:) Good stuff. Regards, Lars

[@eagleridge1972]

Great vid, love the common man approach to everything.

[@ndspecial]

i love fly fishing and also picked up tenkara which is pretty much what your doing. i keep a furled leader in my survival kit cause i know if i tie it to the end of a stick it is highly effective. tight lines

[@ken18328]

Boy, You had a great time today. I'm gonna try that 18th Century style..

[@rickf7679]

It about time I get out there and start fishing.

[@Shannon_Lacey]

I can tell that fishing is one of your favorite things to do. I like hearing you laugh bro. Good times.

[@ericwright7643]

Looks like you were having fun there! Its kinda cool how a good fishing hole can turn a guy into a kid again.

[@acecamper]

Dang it Dave, I'm not off till Sunday and these videos are killing me. I can't wait to get out on the waters edge. Night fishing hasn't been too good down here in Florida this week, but I did catch my first fresh water eel.

[@PeaceMaker188]

Love these kind of videos

[@MrShooter54]

About time u actually took some time to relax . Take care of self Dave

[@gander2000]

Brother you sure are making me want to go fishing!!

[@nerblebun]

We use #36 tarred bank line for trot lines. Have found just 4 hooks over night makes for a good catfish fry... unless a snapping turtle happens to take the bait. Then it gets interesting.

[@Paldireos]

Best series ever! I love fishing too but I fish carps or trouts :) nice regards from Austria! Flo

[@redneckdigital2432]

Dave, if you can find the right time when the Bluegills are spawning, and use that same little tiny top water popper you will just kill the great big "gills" I use my flyrod each year doing that and fill the freezer!

[@LeeWolfLittle]

WOW, reminded me of fishing as a kid. That's the way my dad taught me, with a cane pole

[@hartstudebakerkid]

It will work in a stream too. I had me a willow stick set up the same way at my mine shack and it did not get "borrowed" when I was not there.

[@dlvmark]

Dave, Thanks for posting. Can you do some more creek side fly tying videos? I sure enjoy your videos, thanks again! Mark

[@onearmron123]

very cool brother. loving the fishing vids

[@TBOR101]

I'm on the lookout for the right piece of willow or river cane right now,

[@havinfun1911]

Again Dave brings back memories. Never really thought about it until now but back then catching all the little fish was more fun than catching the bigger fish now. Thank you for all of your videos and time you put into them. I do have a question though. I am going to make my own tarp so I can set it up the way I want. My question is what material would you use? I have thought about either canvas, silnylon, maybe even waterproof cordura.

[@meelas010]

brilliant, you just got me interested in fishing!

[@00000chris000000]

As they say here in Georgia "You caught you a mess o fish" This video has made me decide to make some cane poles with my neighborhood scouts.

[@NZHALKO2]

great video mate! fly fishing is a very good skill for survival. everyone should have a bit of fishing equipment in their outdoor pocket just in case

[@imbadwrench]

you can also transplant a dozen Monster bass into the lake. they will be well fed for sure.

[@dandvcastro]

As always, lovin' the videos. Wouldn't mind a how-to on your line setup to go with the cane pole setup video. God bless.

[@onlyashadow1121]

You might be surprised where you can get bamboo to grow, it's almost invasive and grows easily in even temperate climates.

[@stephenrichardson5237]

GREAT VIDEO DAVE AM LOVING IT

[@flamedrag18]

if people are planning on pole fishing, they should have two of them, one like yours at 12+ feet and one at your height, 5-6 feet, ect. this allows you to select a pole for a need. if you're creek fishing, use the short pole, if pod or lake fishing, use the long pole. having a extendable purpose made pole like your B&M black widow would also suffice.

[@WanderingBeast]

awesome, you look like your having a blast

[@SanDiegoSWOT]

Mono is good for things that float. If you're going underwater/sinking Fluorocarbon is the bomb- fish can't see it even in gin clear water. We have several reservoirs here in San Diego where you can see 30+ feet and fluoro is just about the only way to get 'em. Wish we could go Bass fishin' when I come out next week for Advanced Class! (hint, hint)

[@Waldhandwerk]

Very cool. Good catch.

[@arkdoc15]

Great video! Do you have a video on making the flies? Thanks.

[@MeanJean420]

Thanks Dave, really enjoy your videos! What type of fly's did you use?

[@XcNLDefQon]

Hej Dave, We hardly use fly fishing where i am from. Never did like the fly fishing rods, but this looks like great fun! No mus No Fus Getting searching for bait. Could you do a video on the details on fly fishing, with the fly's in particlair. Love the videos.

[@LancasterRifleman]

Guess ive got to try this looks like fun.

[@eddietheheadful]

Dave I'd like to see a video about bank line and jug line fishing for catfish and turtles. All your vids are great! Thanks brother!

[@elpadrino1024]

Hey Dave what kind of fire steel is that round your neck youve been wearing lately?

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Kind of off topic, but that wouldn't be a Bankline Bracelet, would it? If it isn't, I'm sure it's only a matter of time before someone comes up with one (if they haven't already). Have a bunch of dried bamboo in the back. Seems ,like I'll have another project for it. Thanks Dave.

[@428WildMan]

Would you recommend a pen rod and real for a small fishing kit? Because I was looking them up but I was wondering if you could do a review on them. Thanks

[@cymek11]

I love your laugh. Like a kid in a candy store. lol

[@ArtisanTony]

Haha, it's a bobber in the south :) Nice Dave!

[@joemedeiros46]

Have you tried a small piece of paracord for a fly? It slays fish 👍

[@bushcraftwildsintra8264]

nice fishing Dave have fun hehehe

[@EatCarbs]

I think I need to upgrade my fishing kit.. Looks like fun Thanks for the video =D

[@michaelcarter8209]

Outstanding

[@lilbitofeverythingz]

how long is the main fly line? and how long is the leader line?

[@briargoatkilla]

Your college instructor was dead right. Glad to hear that's being taught, don't forget it!! Catch and release is drastically reducing the size of fish in fisheries around where I live.

[@ctguns17]

Dave, could you do something with primitive bow fishing?

[@usapatriotAK47-HollyBaglioHTV]

HEY DAVE,,,I MAY NOT COMMENT ALL THE TIME,,BUT WHEN I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS,,,I FEEL LIKE YOUR SHOW IS CALLED " KICKING IT WITH DAVE " THX MY FRIEND,,,,

[@Junglebum-SEA]

what kind of hat is that I have seen it in the last couple videos

[@johnnyappleseed4386]

You get me everytime with that beard.

[@skidooshizel]

You ever catch bass or trout?

[@MountainRaider]

thank you!

[@1guyin10]

Now if you can just flick them up onto the bank and get them to land in a basket. Ha! Looks like fun brother!

[@mikehen06]

I've never heard it called a strike indicator. we always just called it a cork. rarely even bobber. colloquialisms are interesting.

[@1koolhick]

Nothing like cane pole fishin

[@kinzuaBrian]

looks like alot of fun.. should of brought the grandkids

[@threeredstars]

We call those little ones Taco's. HAHAHA

[@bc46488]

CAN TELL YOU LOVE TO FISH, WE DO TOO!

[@LancasterRifleman]

I second that primitive bowfishing would be awsome:)

[@Ka666Boom]

good times

[@MatteoOnlyFlyFishing]

great!

[@alzathoth]

well, i don't know... a barrel of monkeys are a lot of fun... ;) there are a lot of fish in your pond dave. NICE! :D

[@eatmorenachos]

I experienced the same thing years ago. Small pond where they were stunted and overpopulated. Fish would hit anything, even a bare hook. Didn't even really need a pole. We nearly filled up a small boat, then dumped them on land for the critters in hoping to restore the ecosystem. Too small to clean and eat. Whoever owned it put the word out they wanted people to come and reduce the population.

[@soisitimpossible]

Well they sure aren't big ones, but the plate would be full!

[@SESAME4ND1]

I used to fish like that all the time,back in russia:)

[@АлександрДанилов-ъ6й]

круто...

[@thaiguysabu]

some people have all the luck. whenever i try to fosh, the fish seem to already know that i am at the other end. it's like there's a curse on me or something. i AM determined to catch at least one fish in the remainder of my lifetime.

[@dlwlsinc]

You're having too much fun.

[@alexdimov3623]

Haha hes so happy to fish .. But I would be too if I was catching a fish every second..

[@ivanhoe4mag]

ochii la pluta !

[@Urbansurviving]

Only i think that its is too rough pulling?

[@SmijFatso]

why you wearing so much stuff around your neck?...isnt that a little heavy carrying around all the time