The Top 10 Must-Have Fly Fishing Gear for Beginners | Module 2, Section 1

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What gear do you need to start fly fishing? Fly rods, reels, line, nippers, flies, waders... the list goes on and on. Finding the right fly fishing gear can often feel like drinking through a fire hose, especially for beginners. In this video, we go over the top 10 must-have pieces of fly fishing gear that beginners need to get started in fly fishing.
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[@boredatworkbro]

Dude, watching you is amazing. I’ve never fly fishes before but am wanting to get into it. Even outside fly fishing, you’re one of my favorite KZbinrs. Commentary is top notch

[@venturesflyco]

Haha love to hear it. Glad you’re enjoying them.

[@auroraasleep]

That was way more than 10. But thank you, that was helpful. My husband is going to wish I was only shopping for accessories to go with a dress.

[@venturesflyco]

Maybe a couple more. Haha Those accessories start to add up real quick. 😂 Thanks for the comment.

[@FloodedAnt]

Just bought the Essential Collection (40 pack) as a thanks for putting this series together. I've been out on my own and with guides but still consider myself 'new' and have enjoyed the videos in this series. Much appreciated!

[@alexusoski5478]

I'm extremely grateful for this video! I watched bunch of other videos and read a lot of forums but no one explained everything about fly fishing as simple as you did. Thank you!

[@venturesflyco]

Yessss. We are super stoked to hear it. Exactly what we were trying to accomplish. Appreciate the feedback and glad you found it helpful. 😎🤙🏽

[@alexusoski5478]

@@venturesflyco Keep up the great work!

[@Frosty_WT]

Thanks for the tips!! I'm in Canada, surprisingly hard to find other young fly anglers up this way so it's hard to learn this stuff

[@venturesflyco]

Glad you’re enjoying it! 😎🤙🏽

[@cpbadass]

Now that wasn't so hard! Thanks for keeping it simple!

[@venturesflyco]

Glad you found it helpful. Exactly what we are trying to do, so thank you for the feedback! 😎🤙🏽

[@romangimenez7873]

This is great!!! simple, clear and fun! Thanks

[@venturesflyco]

Awesome! Glad you found it helpful and fun to watch. 😎👍🏽

[@DRP2025]

exactly what i needed! thank you!

[@RackCrossStudio]

Word! And that stealthy Great Blue Heron around 6:45 mark is excellent film making 💪🏻

[@venturesflyco]

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[@kenb4685]

Gidday guys. As yet I don't own any fly fishing gear, this video is real helpful. Thanks.

[@venturesflyco]

Ken, thanks for the feedback. Hopefully we can make that happen and get you out on the water! 😎👍🏽

[@davidmills4912]

Love this one, I know a few people that are interested in starting up, and I will send them your videos

[@venturesflyco]

Thanks David. Appreciate the feedback and for sharing with others. 😎🤙🏽

[@micahdean1856]

Good guide! I've always been confused about different poles, what is the difference between a fast and slow action rod?

[@venturesflyco]

blog.venturesflyco.com/2023/04/22/the-ultimate-beginners-guide-to-fly-fishing-gear-part-2-the-fly-rod/?amp=1 Check out this article. Should clarify things. If you have any follow up questions, let us know. 😎🤙🏽

[@jonhart-dj7fn]

liked the cool low in the bacl ground Ted Nugent backing track,, awesome way to think and how to gear up module .. give this presentation a five star

[@davidallisonisaac]

I just joined your podcast, thanks guys

[@venturesflyco]

Awesome! Welcome to the community!

[@AlexNH56]

Definitely ordering y’all’s pack on the 1st! I want to get into fly fishing so bad!! And this is the year I’m starting!

[@venturesflyco]

Awesome! The sling packs just got back in stock today. Go snag one before they are gone again. Haha. Excited for you to get started! 😎🤙🏽

[@AlexNH56]

Nice! Yeah I just saw on Saturday they where sold out! I definitely will! If y’all have them on the first I’ll grab it!

[@user-sz8ed7dz1n]

thank you

[@venturesflyco]

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[@lanasosotoma1_player]

I love this guy

[@venturesflyco]

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[@andrewmcdowell1291]

Fly fishing with some standup comedy. Well done.

[@venturesflyco]

Appreciate it! Glad you found it funny. 😂

[@polishoskar2039]

what size of rod is best for fishes weighing between 2 and 4 pounds ? wanna hop onto fly fishing but dont wanna get a too big nor too small of a rod. thanks

[@venturesflyco]

Hey. Might be worth checking out our podcast we did about fly rods. Here is a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGrQpI2GopiSqNUsi=pa91zzh40VZM2Eix

[@banjohappy]

1966, (I was 15) my dad bought me a 7wt rod with I don't know what line, no backer, and the reel is spring loaded so you can pull a lever and it reels in the line by itself. Neither of us knew anything about fly fishing, but I had won 6 doz. flies in a contest advertised in Outdoor Life (1st 100 to send in a fishing story gets 72 assorted flies). I still have the rod (busted tip) and most of the flies, but still don't know anything. Do you know anything about the spring loaded reel, and is it useful in a practical sense?

[@venturesflyco]

Awesome! Unfortunately, not super familiar with spring loaded reels.

[@nickesteban2200]

Is this near Abiqui in New Mexico?

[@venturesflyco]

Nope. This is in Oregon. 😎🤙🏽

[@user-gb9ik9vb2m]

FYI... you mention forceps in the video but they didn't make it into your gear checklist pdf

[@venturesflyco]

😂 oh man… that’s embarrassing. We’ll get that fixed. Thanks for the heads up!

[@rodncin]

Funny and informative! My issue is calling a fly reel a "line keeper"! Please STOP perpetuating this myth! Trying to "strip" a large fish in is just asking for a break off cause you are holding the line too tight and the fish makes a sudden run and pop there goes the fly. Having the fish on the reel with a good drag system ensures more fish in the net by softening the runs, head shakes and jumps. Teach beginners to get the fish on the reel as soon as possible so they develop muscle memory and correct technique even if they just using their hand to supply drag on a cheap reel.

[@venturesflyco]

We agree. A good drag system is important and a necessity. In our opinion, beginners should find a reel that is reliable (disc drag that works, functional, able to fight big and small fish), but that doesn’t break the bank. There are a lot of great reels out there that you can fight big fish on and that get the job done for under $150. We were just trying to emphasize that $300+ reels with all the bells and whistles are just overkill for a beginner. We appreciate the comment and hope this will clarify what we meant in the video. Thanks for watching and spreading the good word of fly fishing. 😎🤙🏽

[@rodncin]

@@venturesflyco Yeah see, I think we come from two different schools of thought, I look at it from the view of quality, dependability, durability, and weight. This means a fully machined reel (not cast)with a sealed drag for salt/fresh water and very light to be a counterbalance and not a boat anchor at the end of my rod. These are not bells and whistles, they are (imo) minimum standards for proper casting and landing of fish. If this means I am spending $300 then that is the cost and after 47 years in this sport i have come to realize you get what you pay for. The known issues of the less expensive reels is they are cast aluminum which makes them heavy and they break/crack much easier than machined reels. I believe every beginner should learn on a balanced rod/reel setup to make it easier to learn and eliminate a possible frustration point before it happens. I think you should highlight the major differences and explain why it might be in your viewers best interests to step up to a better reel.

[@jaredtandle2596]

Teach people to fight the fish using their palm too, click and pawl is less to fuck up in the reel.

[@WisGuy4]

Not to mention that reeling a fish in feels like genuine fishing, whereas pulling the line in seems like the lazy/caveman way to do it.

[@belcha777]

I’m offended!!! As a woman.. the only accessories I’ve ever spent $1000 on is fishing gear!!! 😂

[@MarcTelesha]

Two floatant. Gel and powder. If only one powder.

[@venturesflyco]

Not a bad suggestion for sure!

[@albertriver9100]

Hello, greetings, is there a way to listen to it in Spanish?

[@venturesflyco]

Unfortunately I don’t think there is. Might be able to do Spanish subtitles, but not sure. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Sorry for the disappointment.

[@8ifoto]

"questionable meat" was my nickname in college

[@user-wb3po7kw7h]

Hat....what about that...gorgeous, ridiculous, crooked hat? Is it a must have...just saying

[@venturesflyco]

Everybody needs a lucky fishing hat. 😎🤙🏽