(S5 Ep21) So you think you can fish | ELITE FLATS PRO

[@Cassandrea007]

Gulf Coast Spey here FFI Certified Fly Casting Instructor just wanted to say great take and good line management to put the fish on the reel to fight. One tip to help you from me is reduce slack between line hand holding the line and the first guide on the rod. If you watch your video your hod and and line hand are far apart and that is a area for slack to cheap into the cast. Try keeping your line hand and rod hand closer together when making the cast tp reduce that slack. Sort of letting the line hand follow the rod hand comfortable during the cast. Get in habit of doing this because when you learn the double haul you will be set up better to implement the pull of the fly line when learning to haul. Hope this helps. All the best Gary with Gulf Coast Spey. Again great to see you nail that Red!

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks for the great advice, I’ll do my best to get this down. 🙏

[@Cassandrea007]

Gary here with Gulf Coast Spey. The fly fishing term you were wanting to convey. Technical term is " Turn Over" of the leader. Note on reds I generally use 6' of straight 20 lbs Tippet Mono Nylon leader. You had the correct setup for the cast. Tight lines Gary GCS (Gulf Coast Spey)

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks again 🙌

[@ONEVERYONE]

Fly casting tip I learned from a Florida tarpon angler: The way you jerk the line to flick your wrist back, do the same at the apex of your cast forward and let go of the line just before you flick forward for the actual cast. It accelerates the fly exponentially.

[@MDLRFishing]

I figured this out after filming with my last battery. I stayed out there for a while just practicing and man I was doing good 👍. Thanks for looking out!

[@ethanmelville5981]

Mark I’m super impressed with how quick you are picking up fly fishing. Couple comments… try casting with a little less fly line out, there’s a point where it becomes difficult to have a clean cast if you have too much line. If you need more distance you can start double hauling. On your back cast slow it down and allow your line to go behind you fully, that way when you cast forward it will be “spring loaded” and you’ll get more distance. Lastly try to avoid “trout setting” just keep stripping line in and when you feel a strong bite strip set the line, no need to lift the rod up abruptly. You probably would have landed the second fish if you had done this. It’s so hard to rewire the brain after years of setting the hook. But for real you are doing so well, congrats on the first fly red!

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍.

[@sky2k316]

Congrats on your first red on the fly! Before you know it you will have a vast collection of hooks, material, books and this list goes on!

[@MDLRFishing]

I’m hooked 👍

[@iscarran]

Great job beating Fish and Trips!! Winning a contest you didn’t know existed 😂😂

[@MDLRFishing]

😂 yeah I laughed hard when I saw his video 🤙

[@texling93]

Congratulations on your first red on the fly!

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@davidansell4497]

Awesome, so much fun on the fly rod! Your persistence paid off. I’m sure its the first of many. Got to fight that instinct to raise the rod.

[@MDLRFishing]

It’ll all come together soon.

[@kennethhart9495]

Way to go Mark. You are Hooked now. You really will be when you learn to Double Haul.😎👍🏻🎣🐟

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@iamroger751]

I grew up in the NE catching salmon on the fly. Catching redfish on the fly is something I wanted to do ever since I moved down to Texas in 2004 and haven’t done yet. You have inspired me on what to do with my newly acquired 2021 Outback. BTW, every fly reel is slightly different, but it usually involves swapping the direction of the gear or gear nut on the shaft of the reel. After you figure that out, don't forget, you have to pull the line and re-spool the line in the correct direction.

[@MDLRFishing]

😂 just learned that first hand 😂 line was throwing up everywhere.

[@daviddura1172]

Congrats!!!!!

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks David, I was completely beside myself on this one! Can’t wait to get a donkey 😂.

[@danielmcharron]

Congrats on the catch with the fly rod!! Yes, it is hard at times but very rewarding. I have flyfished freshwater but haven’t had much success in saltwater yet. Loving the content!!

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks for sharing this 👍 I appreciate your support!

[@TheFishAndTrips]

Niceeeee. This time next year I want to see episodes of you fly fishing in Colorado for those elusive rainbow trout.

[@MDLRFishing]

😂😂😂 them Texas ones are hard to catch. At least that’s what I hear 😂.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

@@MDLRFishing bro don't even get me started...

[@MDLRFishing]

🤣

[@JoseMendoza-me7hs]

That was awesome

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@ryansmith3638]

Super cool!!!!

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@jpeazyy1397]

No lie that was Kool!! 💪🏽👍🏽

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@kevinroberts9814]

You'll have to remove your line, but just flip the reel around for right hand retrieve. Works the same way on both sides.

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@tidalflatzoutdoors3516]

Go Mark ,,, Nize Sight Catch on da Fly ,,,, Improvement is Noticeable ,,, before u know it’ll be second Nature just like da other Gear ,,, I think a specialized set up for Kayak Fishing would advance the presentations & hookup rates ,,, Great Work Mark 💪

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks for the optimistic words and confidence 🙏.

[@tiberiuswade8789]

Fly-fishing is one of patience. Present lure, wait..... let fish strike.....yea

[@MDLRFishing]

It’s a lot of fun that’s made me a rookie again 😂.

[@jakemazzu7948]

Epic!!!

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks

[@TrailChaser]

Awesome video Mark! I'm looking forward to fly fishing with you soon. Hopefully we'll have a day like I had yesterday.

[@MDLRFishing]

Yeah it’s gonna be lit man.

[@bucmcmaster]

Fight the fish in the same manner you make a retrieve........pull line with the free hand and catch it against the rod handle with index finger of the rod hand. Using the reel crank to get a fish in can lead to the line bunching up on one side of the spool, eventually locking up the reel. Until you get proficient strive for accuracy with shorter casts. Grew up fly rodding for bass with big cork-headed, feather-tailed poppers.......quite a hoot!

[@MDLRFishing]

Afterwards I stayed out there until I was proficient at feeling a rhythm. I’m getting there slowly. 🙏thanks.

[@pushpoptake1599]

That is awesome, very nice!! This has been a beautiful week in Tx. I’m down here in Corpus Christi and I caught be first Blue fish on my birthday. 49 years old. There isn’t anything stronger than the Tx fishing Community. It’s awesome watching you and your son . I’m always learning from you guys.

[@MDLRFishing]

Blues are some of the hardest fighters. Especially the ones I caught in the Northeast. Happy Birthday man!

[@tidalflatzoutdoors3516]

Mark , Dey make a quick entry & release rod / reel holder mountable on kayak or boat for fast easy access ,,,( & has a lockable slide accross for security too ,,, ill send u a pic when i find it online ,,,,,

[@MDLRFishing]

I’ve got one now but thanks 🙏

[@tidalflatzoutdoors3516]

For Marsh I’m thinkin 3-5 wght large arbor alum reel ( make sure an outstanding drag system is part of package ) & a 7-1/2’ Sage rod w a 4” rod butt w foam bulb for non - chafe & good leverage ,,,

[@MDLRFishing]

I’m going to do a 5/6 wt next. Should be a blast.

[@tidalflatzoutdoors3516]

@@MDLRFishing Dat’s da size I think too : for ease of use wieghtwise & for micro intensity battles ( reds r resilient unlike trout or spotted weakfish ) Kool Mark & Guys

[@samuelmontalvo3025]

Whattup brosiedon! I see you whippin out there! Keep going man i love all the content!!!

[@MDLRFishing]

Appreciate it!!

[@stevemacinnis1209]

Only when you are practicing, turn your head and watch you back cast. It accomplishes two things. It will improve your timing,give you a better idea that your backcast is 180 degrees opposite your forward cast and the act of turning your head back and forth will prevent you from overpowering the forward cast. I guess that’s three things. Great catch. Fun,ain’t it.

[@MDLRFishing]

I was making some very long casts after the batteries died. I stayed out there hours for the love of fishing and got my rhythm down. It just started feeling natural and was a thing of beauty.

[@paddlepedalproductions5452]

It is SO hard to wait when you see the fish about to hit the fly. It goes against your every instinct not to set the hook :P I think we've all been there Mark. Keep the great videos coming.

[@MDLRFishing]

That guy said sucker here’s your 🍭. 😂

[@MTZFishing]

What made you get into fly fishing? Will you try it in the winter?

[@MDLRFishing]

It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do. As long as the winds are low I’ll give it a try.

[@MTZFishing]

@@MDLRFishing looks like fly fishing takes a lot of skill

[@MDLRFishing]

Just a little practice is all.

[@bert19761]

Quick tip when casting point up to the spot you want as that layover will go where you point so point the tip higher but same direction ... Also slow that cast allow them line to get behind you as your trying to push more kind will take time

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏 I’m getting there with y’all’s help.

[@wallheimer77]

Love the fly fishing vid..always wanted to try it

[@MDLRFishing]

It's fun but requires a lot of patience to get the cast down 😂.

[@wallheimer77]

Nothing beats a top water blow up

[@AlanSloan88]

Hope you can record a redfish slurp somehow.

[@MDLRFishing]

Maybe one day I’ll get lucky.

[@randomguysview]

Man I'm actually impressed and disappointed at the same time! Wish I could get something like that out here!

[@MDLRFishing]

Just keep trying.

[@randomguysview]

@@MDLRFishing I should have worded that better. I get reds and all but not on a fly rod/ reel! Bad ass! Im enjoying your vids the more I watch.

[@davidlewis9572]

Fly rod fishing is a blast …..I used to make lil streamers for the marsh . Ever fish ya get on a fly is a trophy…..set the hook brother

[@MDLRFishing]

That’s a great saying 🙌

[@raymondbarron3597]

Glad to see you pick up the fly rod, I hope you put that fly that caught your first red on display. I retire every fly that makes a memorable moment for me. From my first fish to every species.

[@MDLRFishing]

I’m gonna do this somehow and pass it to my first grandson that takes up fly fishing. Thanks 🙏 for the idea.

[@josem7635]

Collab with thresher fishing

[@MDLRFishing]

Maybe one day if I can make it down there and he's willing. 👍

[@fishninjatv7680]

If the fly isn’t laying over properly your “tippet” or the last section of leader maybe too light. Also, put a little more break in that wrist bruv. It almost looks like your trying to NOT break your worst? Or am I seeing things? Flip Pallot says it’s ok to break the wrist and he’s a saltwater fly legend. Keep up the sick fly vids!

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks man, I’m learning with each trip and y’all’s critiques.

[@Wolf-CanisLupus]

That is awesome, I have tried, not successful yet

[@MDLRFishing]

It’s a must try.

[@Livingtheafricandream]

When you fishing topwater on fly give the fish time to eat. I say god save the queen then strike. Also a red fish has a bottom mouth so it is harder to take topwater

[@MDLRFishing]

😂 nice ditty

[@gregtoth4497]

That fish was positively suicidal!! When you lined that fish (dropped the fly line on top of the fish) I was sure that fish was gone. Congratulations on your first fly caught red! Careful, you've got a ton of money invested in conventional tackle--once the fly fishing bug bites, its hard to put down!

[@MDLRFishing]

Kinda what I was thinking but told myself just keep going through the motions. 😂

[@gregtoth4497]

@@MDLRFishing yup. Never know. I've caught more fish that should have never been caught than I care to admit.

[@marvincruz935]

Amigo veo tus video saludos ablas español

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@lonestarfishing2649]

Do some good for peoplr.

[@MDLRFishing]

🙌