The Leader | Getting Started In Fly Fishing - Episode 9

In this video Brian Flechsig breaks down the importance of understanding your leader, how it presents your fly and how it can even impact the accuracy of your cast.
This is the single MOST IMPORTANT EPISODE in this series. In fact, as a beginning fly angler, this may be the most important video you EVER watch!
If your leader isn’t proper all else is lost.
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Welcome to Mad River Outfitters, hosted by professional fly fishing guide, Brian Flechsig and his team of fly fishing guides at Mad River Outfitters. On this channel you will find honest fly fishing education, fly fishing tutorials and product reviews. We're passionate about fly fishing and that's what we hope to share here. More information about who we are can be found on our website (www.madriveroutfitters.com) and also on our Instagram (@madriveroutfitters).

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I have been fly fishing for over 20 years and now for the first time, I understand leaders and especially how to pick the right tippet. I have read a lot about the different sizes and the technical aspect, but no one has ever explained the selection of the appropriate tippet so well and simply. Thank you so much! I want a copy of your book when it comes out. Now a question, hand-tied leaders vs. commercially produced tapered leaders. Do you have a preference? Is there an advantage or disadvantage? Thank you again.

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Excellent news! Thanks for the feedback and glad to help. We'll of course be announcing the book on our website and Social Media when available. Brian will be doing some future episodes on leaders to correspond with his book. Yes, there are advantages and disadvantages to both, and again, stay tuned....he'll be talking alot about this moving forward. We CAN tell you that he ties his own, but for a beginner, he wants you to loop on a store bought leader and go fishing. Worry about your tippet and tying on a fly for now. More later and always feel free to call him at the shop if you have any questions. He's in the store most every day. 614-451-0363. Stay tuned!

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Thanks for that. We appreciate you watching.

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Brian, I am just getting started in the sport and thanks for the clear explanation of the relationship between the leader, tippet and fly size/weight. I am trying to learn as much as possible to lesson frustration on the river or lake...

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Thanks for watching, Ed! We're happy it has been helpful and remember, it's always a learning experience, even on the water! 😃 Let us know if we can ever help with anything.

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Great video. That really helped me understand Leaders, tippets and making the right choices for the flies I will be using..

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These videos are so valuable and save so much trial & error with me me as a beginner in the sport. I'm seeing that having the correct Fly line system all the way from leader to tippet is so critical. The tippet calculation according to hook size so critical as well..Thank you very much Brian. Keep up the great work.

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Thanks for watching and yes…..critical information. Please stay tuned.

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Thanks for being here.

[@BigFiveJack]

Hi Mr. Flechsig. Jack here again. I just finished episode 9 and I know, due to the very valuable content that I'll be watching it a few more times. You've provided excellent instruction on the leader through and through! I'll say a person diving into the fly fishing sport scores a true treasure when they watch your videos, as they illuminate EVERYTHING one needs to know to enter into this subcategory of angling!!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

BigFiveJack Super glad to help. Thanks again for watching and keep Mad River Outfitters in mind for your fly fishing needs!

[@Boatwax]

Wow! I am sooooo glad that I stumbled across your videos before I started buying any fly fishing equipment. I have just picked up fishing again after a 17 year hiatus (long story) and have been wanting to learn how to fly fish since I was young. I will have to come back to watch some of your instructions to clarify all of the valuable information that you're giving. Thank you so much for your help with my future in the fly fishing realm.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Let us know when ready to get some equipment. Always here to consult.

[@ericmonroe8787]

I've been watching this channel for a couple days now as I plan to start fly fishing in the spring. This is a whole new language.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and please stay tuned. Feel free to call the shop if any questions also!