Fly fishing with a 6 foot 2wt fly rod

I bought myself a new toy last week, a 6 foot long 2wt fly rod. A 6" 2wt fly rod is very small. My usual fly rod is a 7"6' 4wt fly rod, and the fly rod that I use for Murray cod is a 9" 8 wt.

[@bruceleong9534]

Hi Robbie, I haven’t fished in over 40 years but my father, uncles and friends used to fish the inland creeks and dams on the Atherton Tablelands. Mouth Almighty, freshwater Black Bream and Murray Cod were the order of the day. I lived most of my adult life in Sydney and have now retired on the Central Coast but still love the bush. Your videos are relaxing, humorous and just plain fun to watch. I still love and ride a motorbike too, so was delighted to see your Himalayan a couple of weeks back. Keep up the great work!

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Bruce, thanks so much for your kind words mate. I love my Himi. I use to have a Yamaha Stryker, 1300cc. It was a beast, but too nice and clean to take off road, so as a result I never rode it. The Himi is a third of the size but get used about 500% more often.

[@LarrysFishing]

Well done, nice way to break-in a new rod. Loved the setting, looked gorgeous and very peaceful.

[@noahtalent7238]

You have taught me a lot

[@robbiefishing]

Thank for the great feedback mate.

[@MarkEWallace]

Impressive way of dealing with the tiger snake. So many people, upon either (a) just seeing the snake, or (b) realizing that it was headed right towards them, would have gone sprinting in the other direction. You were very cool about it.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Mark. Well I figured that it went into the bushes to get away from me, so coming out to be near me would be kind of counter intuitive. Haha I love snakes and have a healthy respect for them.

[@CamBill_ROBLOX]

Good one mate enjoyed that one 👍👍👍👍 new setup looks the goods look forward to seeing more 👍👍👍

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Cam. I'm hoping to get back uo into the hills mid week, and can't bloody wait.

[@jorgen.zamora]

I love your enthusiasm. you really make me want to go fishing too

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. I hope that you can get out soon. 👍

[@shanemccutcheon8920]

Mate it's good to see you doing more small stream fly fishing!, in my eyes there's nothing better! 🤙

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks buddy. I am absolutely loving it more than any other form of fishing at the moment.

[@captainfrank01]

Thanks for inviting us all to the christening Robbie, good stuff!

[@robbiefishing]

Hey Frank thanks for watching.

[@johnnyt2695]

Awesome stuff Robbie!.. perfect rod for the tight streams - could've used one of these last week. Keep up the great videos.. 👍

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Johnny.

[@daveb6470]

Robbie, I just love these small stream fishing vids... It's a cold damp morning here in Derbyshire and your videos are making me look forward to summer. Keep them coming mate.

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much Dave. We have been truly blessed with our summer. It hasn't been too hot so far.

[@MaluHunterFishing]

Lovely fishing, I've been trialling a new fly rod I won recently too. Had a blast with it!! Looks like you had a good time Robbie. Cheers Damian

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much Malu. Winning a fly today sounds interesting mate. Well done..

[@kennylim136]

Love your enthusiasm, Robbie! I feel same when new rod arrived around the holiday…lol. Nice 2wt rod by the way!

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate.

[@goldentwilight1944]

Go the 2wt! Yeah, I think it's more suited to those streams than a 4 wt. I have a 6-foot glass 3wt. That length is perfect for these situations. If your's having trouble with the stimulators, try a small royal Wulf or Adams.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. I actually tried a new fly yesterday called a half down hopper. The trout were all over it.

[@bradwaters3891]

Great way to break in your new rod. Perfect set up for walking the tight creeks and through the scrub. I am looking forward to spending time on the water over Xmas. Another ripper video Robbie, thanks for sharing mate.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Brad. I hope you can get onto a few fish when you get out mate.

[@bradwaters3891]

@@robbiefishing Me too mate. I’m out of form lately though. I couldn’t catch my kids playing their Xbox at the moment but just being out there is enough.

[@robbiefishing]

@@bradwaters3891 🤣🤣🤣 OMG...

[@nathansoutbackfishing]

Well done legend I went for a fish today and didn’t catch any fish but caught 7 shrimp That’s a start and I had a strike on cheese by a yella

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. Thays a start buddy. Hopefully the water is going down a bit for you now mate.

[@nathansoutbackfishing]

@@robbiefishing yea the spot I went today has come down a fair way still not far enough I can get down to try bank but it has recovered nicely I have a few ideas for videos lined up not sure when

[@tomahawkmissile1982]

My new favorite video

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much mate. 🙏

[@markwilkinson3048]

Another great vid Robbie. I have the same TFO rod.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Mark. Really, the 6" model? How to you rate it?

[@markwilkinson3048]

@@robbiefishing Yep the TFO Lefty Kreh Signature Series 6' 2wt. Love it on the really small stuff over near Mt Beauty and Bright. Plus the Stimi is my go to fly. Can't leave home without it.

[@codz2304]

The new intro is cool but it is sure a good day for fishing i caught a monster 67 cm carp today

[@robbiefishing]

WOW well done mate that's awesome.

[@joelfarrelly725]

That’s a stonker mate well done, my pb was 75 but that was on snapper gear so it hardly counts😂🎣

[@hgflies]

Try lifting your dry line up off of the water as much as possible when the water is flowing toward you, it gives the fly a more natural drift that the fish go crazy for!

[@moomoo9611]

Robbie has a new toy😜What a bunch of fun that rod is and is going to be on future trips. Enjoyed watching how you handled such a short fly rod. Oh yeah a tiger snake sitting at waist height, what could possibly wrong. Well spotted sniper eyes, take care out there. Thanks for sharing Love your work Healthy habits

[@robbiefishing]

Haha thanks so much Moo Moo. I like your sign off "Healthy habits". Is that a reference to the tiger snake at waist height? 🤣🐍

[@Flies_the_limit]

I really need to get a small rig like this. I fish lots of tiny creeks as well with a 9' lol. Most of tje time I spend bushwacking through dense oaks standing and fallen, poison oak and every species of plant known to man up to 3' high 😅 those small rods look super fun!

[@bushranger88]

Youll have to come for a trip up Tallangatta way and we will chase some trout with the fly rods one day 👌🏻

[@garyjohnson4778]

TFO are good little rods. At this rate, it wont be long until you are fishing an Orvis or a Sage Robbie.

[@robbiefishing]

Haha Thanks mate.

[@InDaCutty85]

Great video! Just got a White River Classic SS and a Battenkill II reel today. Looking forward to the journeys, and excitement. Love your semi colon tattoo man! I have one too 😎🤘 ;

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate. Good luck with your new fishing rod. 👍👍

[@krisb8036]

Awsome... lol i finally get to go to the high country this weekend... it has seriously been over a year since I last stepped into a river to go trout fishing... when I fly fish I usually use the royal coachman... its my favourite fly and never fails! Give it a go.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. Sounds awesome. Good luck on the weekend. I actually bought a few new flies a few days back and am looking forward to using them.

[@MrRourk]

The problem with short fly rods is finding a reel Sage 3200 Reddington Zero Galvan Brookie are a couple that will work

[@unclearthur9192]

G'Day Robbie, You christened your new fly outfit well on that little creek. Short fly rods are great fun. I have a 6'6" 3/4 outfit that I use on tiny creeks and it is ideal for casting a fly into really tight, overgrown places. I usually tie on a Stimulator or Royal Humpy with a light bead head nymph underneath to begin with. If I get plenty of hits on the dry like in the warmer months, I'll take off the nymph but sometimes that nymph comes on and off throughout a session. I have a shorter 6 foot fly rod that I load with a 5wt line. The rod began life as the same earlier mentioned 3/4wt rod but in a moment of clutzfulness I broke 6 inches off the tip. Grown men do weep! My local tackle shop put on a new tip guide and it works well as a super short fly outfit with the heavier line. always enjoy your videos. Cheers and Merry Christmas, Steve

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Steve thanks mate. A 6" 5wt sure sounds interesting. Haha I went into a fly-fishing shop in Benalla this week and loaded up on a few different flies. I have a new fly to try out. I foglrget what it is called but it sits half under the water, to help with hookups and is meant to mimick a grasshopper.

[@unclearthur9192]

@@robbiefishing G'Day again Robbie, There's a type of dry fly called a "Klinkhammer" that is tied so that the hook sits below the surface. Sounds like the new one that you will be trying out. Very curious to see how it works for you. Cheers, Steve

[@miyagikebari]

I was impressed with the great video. From Japanese fly fisher.

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much mate.

[@mrploppy3299]

Lovely vid Robbie, you caught some lovely looking trout! Just the other day I was out with my dad and mum and I caught a massive 4.5lb rainbow!

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. WOW thats an epic trout. I bet that pulled like mad!

[@mrploppy3299]

Yea I only had light tippet on so I had to let it run alot. you have some lovely streams in victoria!

[@robbiefishing]

@@mrploppy3299 Thanks mate, we sure do. Every time I use a really light tippet I strike too hard and snap the fly off in the fish's mouth. Haha 🤣🤣🤣

[@mrploppy3299]

Hahaha😂 whats happened to me a few times is that ive set the hook so hard on a tiny fish that the fish comes flying out of the water and onto the bank😂

[@downunderfishing105]

Great work mate I can see that you are improving heaps in casting

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate.

[@downunderfishing105]

@@robbiefishing All good

[@rattaleesfellas2141]

Great vid robbie

[@RKJFishing]

Nice new toy mate! Well done christening it. That creek looks familiar ;)

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. Yep... that's the creek that you and I had to battle epic blackberries to get out. Hahaha

[@24fishing39]

Hi robbie graet vid im 11 and i live in wangerrta i court a 68 cm cod ps. U have been my idle for 2 years i look upto u robie thanks keep posting ols

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate thank you so much for your kind words. If you see me around town make sure you say G'day..👍

[@adventureb4dementia364]

"Dry or Die" ditch the nymph :-) nice work Robbie.

[@brendansmith1852]

Love your opening comment, you remind me of Elliot Gobblet on Hey Hey years ago.

[@robbiefishing]

Hahahaha

[@noahtalent7238]

hi

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate.

[@noahtalent7238]

hi

[@nathansoutbackfishing]

@@noahtalent7238 hey champ

[@rhyswerner8749]

You won't want to put that 2wt down once you start hooking some 30-40cm fish on it!! Bloody awesome fights on the light fly gear

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate, it's already started. Haha I can't wait to het back out with it.

[@rhyswerner8749]

@@robbiefishing can't wait to see it robbie!

[@joshroycroft8027]

Can’t wait to get away this summer holidays thinking about a hitting a spot up in Mansfield area beautiful up there

[@bushfishncook2128]

Busy week for me mate I'm now cracking a few cans and have a Robbie catch up 👍🏼 The nymph always does the job 🙂 I don't even fly fish but I have noticed 9 out of 10 times they seem to hit the nymph when I'm watching your vids I might have to learn after the lake I went to today stocked with trophy fish I could see 60-80cm trout everywhere yet they wouldn't hit a thing but anything floating on the surface didn't last long... Then some blokes show up with what they call fly fishing on spinning gear and it didn't take them long but still they said people who fly fish there catch the most 👍🏼 Next trip I do I'm heading to cod waters instead, I think my tackle box looks way more cod friendly anyway hahaha As always keep up the great work mate tight lines 🎣

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate. I have caught trout on a fly on spinning gear too. Haha The problem is that it is very hard to cast.

[@bushfishncook2128]

@@robbiefishing ohh I forgot to mention they were using a clear float the ones you add water to and that is how they were getting cast distance 👍🏼 I have also caught freshwater Herring here with flys that look like bees on my spinning Rod just letting them float down the rapids 👍🏼

[@debramage739]

Nice.

[@TheOutbackFisherman]

Ripper video Robbie! One day I’ll have to get a fly rod and learn how to use one

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. It is only of the hardest forms of fishing to learn, but also one of the most productive.

[@jacobdalziel3996]

Nice fishing me and my dad also whent fishing and dad catched two rainbow trout and I catched one brown trout

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Jacob, sounds like you had a ripper day mate.

[@robertrichardson4162]

Love getting new toys…..treated myself to a small stream fly rod a few weeks back. You have to get used to not trying to cast it like a 9ft rod and try not to cast a long way.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks Robert, I agree. There certainly is a lot of difference between a 6" 2wt and a 7"6' 4wt.

[@Matto_Harvo]

Sweet

[@theinsanekidxx9664]

A mate love the video just wanted to know what brand of Rod is it been looking for a fly rod in that size but can't find one thanks keep up the good work 👍

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. Its a TFO rod.

[@okayfishingtrip140]

Nice 😍😍👍✌️

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you.

[@TheThetechnician]

Hey you, nice new intro

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. Thats actually an old intro from a few years back. I just threw it in for good measure. LOL

[@TheThetechnician]

Gors to show what I know, got a few callop Redfin and carp other day in Murray at Mypolonga

[@Urbanfisho]

Christmas? Bah HUMBUG!

[@robbiefishing]

Not my favourite time of the year mate.

[@Urbanfisho]

@@robbiefishing Mine EITHER! Too many traumatic memories for me! So just NO!

[@daneperry1]

Have you ever fished around mount Hotham towards Omeo side it’s beautiful and a lot of platypus haha I live up this side of the hills mind you the water was pretty high yesterday receding now though

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, I've been over there a lot but haven't fished it a lot. I have fished the Bundara River a fair but though.

[@zandermercury1758]

Hello Mr. Robbie, i just pre order my First fly rod which is 7'6 3wt.. is 3 wt a bad decision for a first time?.. i cant buy the 9' 5wt because the spot where i usually fish is full of trees and bushes..

[@robbiefishing]

G'day mate, that is a perfect choice for small to mid-sized streams. 👍

[@rileyezzo657]

Great video. I bought a 7’3” 2 weight recently and I’m excited to get out on some high elevation Brook trout streams. What leader do you recommend? Length and diameter? And also are you adding tippet?

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Riley, I use a Maxima tapered leader, tapered to 4lb and I usually tie a bit of 4lb Maxima Ultragreen on as a tippet. I hope tgis helps mate. Good luck with your new rod. 👍👍

[@TheGreatoutdoorsAndGourmetVic]

CURB your enthusiasm!

[@jimcastillo8950]

Hello, what is the length of your leader set up? and at what distance did you use your nymph from your dry fly. thanks........

[@robbiefishing]

Hu Jim, My leader is no set length, but usually no longer than 5 or 6 feet. In these small streams I have my nymph about 30cm under the dry, sometimes less but not longer.

[@pjm8047]

Where u fishing? Nice little creek

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. I am in Victoria, Australia.

[@matthewjones7935]

Looks like the shorter rod kept you out of the trees!

[@robbiefishing]

It certainly helped a lot mate.

[@Knee-ko]

Did you hire Elliot Goblet for that Intro Robbie ?? 🤣🤣

[@robbiefishing]

Haha You're not the Ford person to ever call me that. LOL It must be the glasses. Haha

[@nvrluki7608]

Wow where do you find all these lovely spots? I can never find such nice streams

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks. I findbthem by investing time and money into exploring new spots.

[@nvrluki7608]

@@robbiefishing tried many new spots as well, is there a better way to find them other than google maps?

[@robbiefishing]

@@nvrluki7608 Trial and error mate. Try a spot and if it's no good then next time they a different spot. I tried yabbying in a new dam today and caught nothing. It's the best way to learn.

[@nvrluki7608]

@@robbiefishing private dams? No idea how to get access to these unfortunately

[@philanastasios5881]

Hey Robbie any tip for a newbie fly fisher just got a rod

[@robbiefishing]

Hi Phil, I'm not a great fly fisherman. If I'm not catching trout on a royal Stimulator or a nymph, I use my spinning rod. So my tip is to try those flies.

[@joshvangerven4184]

Hey bud where did ya get the new set up from cheers

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, I bought it at Adventure Camping and Fishing in Wangaratta.

[@PetreMormant]

@robbiefishing Hi, what is the length of the leader? tippet, mono?

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, I like mine quite shorts usually only around 4 foot or so, although it does shrink a bit with each tree I catch. Haha

[@PetreMormant]

@@robbiefishing Thank you, I got into fly fishing with two short rods and I could not figure the leader length on google.

[@jimcastillo8950]

Hello, I am going to buy a 6ft 2wt. TFO too.....................

[@robbiefishing]

Awesome,.you won't regret it. I love mine.

[@davidhoward2214]

What kinda reel and line and leader would be best for a5 foot 6 inch fly rod

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate probably best to pop into your local tackle store. The only ones the I know are the ones that I use in this video, which are TFO brand.

[@davidhoward2214]

@@robbiefishing thank you I will give that a try tight lines my man

[@aussiedirtbikers4774]

Nooo I miss the old intro

[@robbiefishing]

LOL mate this is my old intro. This was before my Hey You intro. Don't stress, I won't bebgetting today of my hey you intro any time soon. Haha

[@aussiedirtbikers4774]

@@robbiefishing 😂😂 haha thanks for the great fishing video your my favourite KZbin

[@crestcutter2729]

Hey Robbie I've caught my self 2 rainbows and I've kept them iam just wondering if you would just give me a tip on a how you cook your trout it doesnt have to be 2 detailed just a little comment on how you do it cheers in advance love ya work champ

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, here is a video that I made last year cooking a trout... kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKKmqZyhet-Be8U

[@crestcutter2729]

@@robbiefishing sweet mate thanks alot

[@jeff2tc99]

Great intro - almost caught a fly in your mouth instead of with fly rod😂😂😂

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. Haha

[@mikeherman6434]

Got to eat them once in awhile

[@mach58]

So much loose...try figure 8. You need 2 feel the strike to react!