Spring Steelhead Fly Fishing - Indicator Down! April 2022

[@rahmonster24]

I really got into the fly fishing with indicator this year and hooked a lot more fish then I have with my pin

[@FishFray]

Thats awesome!

[@rahmonster24]

Didn’t land as many! But definitely had a blast hooking them! So much up close and personal and pure with the fish

[@TroutHunterWa]

Thank you for doing this fray. Now swing em !

[@FishFray]

Maybe someday!

[@fishingthemitten728]

Killing it man!!!!

[@mattstout856]

I feel like you did this for me! Love this! I’ll let the squirmy worm and bead tactics slide! 😎

[@FishFray]

it was long overdue, thanks for the push!

[@leebarnes393]

I'm 80% Fly Fisherman when fishing for trout, steelhead and salmon!! I think if you simplify your rig,loose the bobber,and only weight the line you will find your sense of feel and reaction greatly inprove! To much focus on the indicator or bobber takes away from your instincts!!

[@FishFray]

I appreciate the tip!

[@nicholasyebra1988]

Always happy to see your fishing videos man it helps me out when it's to windy to fish here

[@FishFray]

Thanks, hope some better weather comes your way

[@jeffjones4006]

Great video, love fly fishing catches.

[@rparnaby3843]

If your in North West Pennsylvania I know the water ways that hold those fish. I've been visiting my family in that region for 21 years.

[@obsessedanglingtv5723]

Great video fray! Hopefully we can get on the water sometime soon!

[@FishFray]

Thanks man, I've seen you had some success out east too!

[@obsessedanglingtv5723]

@@FishFray yessir! Good to go down there every once in a while to switch things up!

[@davidbarclay4968]

You are a fly fisherman for sure. Also a bead is a fly IMO as it’s an artificial that mimics something organic the fish feed on. A San wan worm is just a piece of stiff yarn material that looks like a worm and it’s considered a fly. Same with a dot of hot melt glue on a hook to mimic an egg, it’s a fly. As for the fast shallows runs being better for fly presentation I couldn’t agree more. There are some techniques that better suit certain types of water. Being versatile catches more fish than only fishing one technique. 👍🏻

[@jshuaful]

Did you honestly say anyone can fly fish 🤣 if you don’t practice it for casting and learn the waters then no not anyone can do it

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Wrong. Take a lesson. A six year old girl can do it!

[@jshuaful]

@@canadiangemstones7636 that’s lessons he is saying just grab and go

[@thejazzykatty]

Bobber down

[@splitp]

Maybe cast more upstream slightly? Let the bead drop faster.

[@jackpinesavageoutdoors300]

Looking good Fray! Love seeing a Michigan Steelhead brother out there roping some CHROME!

[@FishFray]

Thanks!

[@nathanfowler24]

Love the fly fishing videos

[@FishFray]

Thanks!

[@LokiLures]

Good video, By any chance did you keep track of how many of these fish could have been flossed.

[@FishFray]

Its hard to say. Its always possible when there's large numbers of fish, but on this day i'd say its unlikely any were flossed just due to how aggressively they were hitting everything we threw at them

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

Great thumbnail picture!

[@buckchaser312]

Switching up the tactics! I like it!

[@Barticus84]

What state is this in? I've been steelheading in Washington all year last year and got nothing

[@FishFray]

Ohio.. doesn't get any easier than here

Nice session there!!!! Are these waders the Orvis Pro with the knee padding? If so how do you like them so far? How many days have you been putting on these?

[@FishFray]

They are ! I liked them . I thought they were going to be more durable that other waders I've tried based on their tougher feel. However, after about 1 calender year of heavy use, they leaked from multiple spots. I have not been able to get any pair of waders that I have tried to last me over a year

@@FishFray Same problem I've had after ~200 - 230 days on the water they all seems to fail. I came across the Patagonia in the local fly shop, they feel almost too rugged. The price tag is ridiculous but one of the guide working at the shop told me he has two pairs just because the warranty is so good, whenever one fails he sends them back and use the second pair just so he's never out of waders while waiting for the return lol. Of course my Orvis failed just past the warranty (I don't have the pro) I wonder if the Pro actually has a longer warranty service. I also keep hearing about the Dryft but I haven't had a chance to check them out.

[@chromer_1_outdoorcreations644]

Thanks for the support bro, awesome vid as always🤙🏻

[@FishFray]

The beads made it happen!

[@jeremydulac5920]

In your opinion, Is it the style of bobber, Or the whole fly line and bobber set up that gets the different drift you’re talking about?

[@FishFray]

I think its a combination of the floating fly line, and the rig with a tiny float and much less weight than a standard bobber rig

[@jeremydulac5920]

@@FishFray Thanks for the reply? Up to how deep do you find you effectively can fish with the lighter setup? I want to try fly fishing for steelhead so was hoping to pick your brain. I have some deeper holes up to around 6ft on the river i fish, not sure if itll be effective.

[@zacmerriman8603]

Did the same thing yesterday

[@IanJamesMathews]

Love your videos, @fray. Do you mind sharing your setup? Weight, line, leader, split shot, etc? I’m new to steelhead fishing on the fly rod and would love to know. Thanks!

[@FishFray]

Top to bottom: 30 inches of 30lb stiff mono, microswivel, 15" 12lb fluoro, 15" 10 lb fluoro, 15" 8 pound fluoro, tie on first fly, tie 10" of 6lb fluoro to the bend and then tie on your second fly. I use 2 bb size split shot and an air lock indicator

[@IanJamesMathews]

@@FishFray thank you! What weight rod? Reel? What type of fly line?

[@FishFray]

8wt rod with rio switch chucker floating line . Reel is a Cabela's reel they don't make anymore

[@j.sinker8595]

That creek seems pristine, there must be allot of fish!

[@FishFray]

Lots of stocking helps!

[@ericeichenberger3865]

Cool vid I sent you my info for Baldwin Area

[@FishFray]

I did not see an email

[@fishingthemitten728]

If you see me on the river say hello 👋

[@FishFray]

Sounds good!

[@stevensaddler5530]

Is that a Spey or switch with the handle like that

[@FishFray]

Switch Rod

[@Huntinggrandpasfarm]

What was the name of the float you are using?

[@FishFray]

It is an airlock strike indicator

[@jacobwhite281]

Nice to see you dusting off the fly rod!

[@FishFray]

It was overdue !

[@nathanvue8477]

9:03 trying to grab the rim of your pin😂

[@FishFray]

I was lost!

[@logunschmitt8311]

Gonna break out the fly rod because of this video!

[@FishFray]

Good luck!

[@logunschmitt8311]

Thanks man, I'll probably need it. Lol

[@glieseonlife]

Beautiful fish!

[@FishFray]

Thanks!

[@newmoon984331]

wild and native fish? are you on the west coast?

[@FishFray]

Just making jokes

[@newmoon984331]

@@FishFray really good fishing. Nice work

[@outdooradventuresumanrana2249]

Okie I will try on fly rod

[@FishFray]

Good luck!

[@JDsSportsRoom]

Is that elk?

[@FishFray]

Close

[@nathanmcchristie6376]

10:18 "hen" lol

[@FishFray]

Tried to say "head " lol

[@eamonnfagan4150]

next time you break out the fly rods, do your first pass in the run with a wooly bugger or popsicle style pattern. take advantage of the aggressive fish. once you work your way down the run, work back up with your indi rig.

[@FishFray]

Good idea!

[@Claykoy]

you guys are not "fly fishing" so dont say fly fishing is nothing different than bobber fishing.. put some respect on its name.

[@FishFray]

Finally got an angry fly fisher in the comments

[@Claykoy]

@@FishFray who said im mad?

[@FishFray]

🤔