World's CHEAPEST Fly Fishing Combo!! (Fishing Challenge)

Buying and testing the CHEAPEST FLY FISHING Combo! Is it actually good? Can we catch some fish with the fly rod, reel, and flies? How good is the combo? We've learned before that sometimes price, ratings, and reviews can be totally deceiving! Have you guys ever went fly fishing with a fly fishing combo?? Or bought fishing gear from Wish? I did not expect for this to happen..
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[@FirstStateFishing]

More fly fishing?? 🤔 What other species should I go for w/ the fly rod?

[@elvislowpez710]

Yeah my boy

[@glow2215]

Go salt water fly fishing

[@valeriahernandez261]

Yeah definitely

[@unrealangling488]

Salt water

[@05c4r6]

Native brook trout

[@DriemzyGaming]

Set the hook by pulling the line in and lifting the rod at the same time.

[@kml062779]

Exactly but he actually did pretty well for not doing it all the time.

[@MayheM_72]

It takes practice and patience. I've been teaching my nephew how to fly fish. I keep telling him that fly fishing is about timing and technique.

[@zachpardue5512]

That’s a scissor set and that’s really not good to do. If your fishing dries or drifting nymphs you trout set, or jerk the rod in an upward motion. If your fishing streamers you jerk the line whilst keeping the rod pointed towards the water, and only after is the hook is set do you raise the rod

[@heroryan7859]

yes

[@DriemzyGaming]

@@zachpardue5512 You have to make sure that there is no slack in your line by pulling slightly as well as lifting up. it comes with practice and we do it without thinking about it

[@meganrecher6373]

Usually there are 4 types of line on a fly rod: first Dacron (backing), then the floating fly line, then a tapered leader, and lastly tippet. Tippet is what you cut off every time you put a new fly on.

[@fantomphoenix6170]

Not to mention the different kinds of fly line,!

[@meganrecher6373]

@@fantomphoenix6170 you're right, there's a million combinations of line that are used to target different species

[@jigginwithryan5334]

Megan Recher actually wrong, tippet you dont cut off every time, every 5 - 10 times. Also there are many types of fly line. Wf, FS, IS, and more,

[@nl5494]

That "leader" knot is what got me. In all seriousness though, the most important part of the cast is smooth acceleration to a sharp stop+pause at the front and back. That will give you better distance, prevent the line from piling down on the water, and give more accurate delivery. For catch-all flies, you can't go wrong with Woolly Buggers as subsurface and Royal Wulff or hoppers as a dry.

[@standingcanoes6050]

ya gotta have the flick and snap

[@drewskyfasho]

Great stuff! Couple tips for new fly guys: make sure your reel has Dacron fly backing before you put the fly line on. Leaders are generally tapered with the skinny tippet end of the line on the fly end. To avoid changing and buying leaders all the time you can add new tippet (sold separately) to the tapered leader. This keeps your leader in new condition and long enough to be stealthy. The other big tip is to watch and time your backcast to avoid being too abrupt- if you shock your cast strokes you’ll get mini knots in your tippet. Tight lines !!

[@samcresswell5061]

Hi I am just starting out fly fishing thanks for the tips

[@fishingwithyoshi]

This has been one of the earliest times I have been here.

[@robertalvarado7816]

Yea you profile pic I have a mug

[@xinanzonan_7355]

Thumbs up 👍more fly-fishing videos plz..hoo yeah..👍👍👍

[@ferjeouichaker]

Wow just seeing this out of the box kzbin.infoUgkxQr1yd4Zc6qJF-scTB6Zb9dQbVpviuRxB recommend I have yet to fish with this set up, but based on the first hands on appeal, I can tell this is going to change the way i pack and carry to a whole new level. If you fish like i do, you know the smaller and less stuff the better. I’ve added a photo of just some of my gear so you can see how serious i am about fishing.

[@pikenation9841]

“Are there dragon fly flies?” 😂

[@oliverhartflytying]

This is so funny for someone who flyfishes. like if you agree

[@TheApostateTapir]

I cracked up when I saw the fluoro tied to the end of the fly line. Kudos to Mike for trying.

[@BloodSweatnBass]

Funny AF>>>>

[@jackcreamer8244]

Haha

[@jackcreamer8244]

Yup

[@cameronwoodward6938]

No hate, but everyone has to start some where 😂

[@venomlink2033]

Hey, FirstStateFishing! Fly fisherman here. I personally tie my own flies, but if you want to buy flies that bluegill are more likely to be able to bite with their tiny mouths, I recommend a size 14 hook/fly or smaller. Also, as far as bass, they make fly poppers. Top water bass fishing with a fly rod is awesome. Before you fish for bass, I’d get a 8 weight rod just in case you hook a big one. For setting the hook, raise the top of the fly rod up for smaller fish, and strip the line while pointing the rod at the fish for bigger ones (mostly for either big freshwater fish like Pike, or salt water). Fly fishing definitely takes practice, but you’ll grow to love it for sure. Good luck!

[@BloodSweatnBass]

"almost flung it into the street"......... had me ROTF😆😆😁

[@mitchcoleman1238]

Congratulations on your first fly bass!!!! That was so sweet!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LoganSun-df5vy]

Mike thank you so much🙏 for the content you have been entertainment for me during the quarantine. Love u man

[@jonathonshoen735]

I actually love these videos, like as a fellow young-ish fisherman I see you struggle with a lot of the same things I do, especially with the fly rod...just keep grinding though 🤙🏾 good luck and tight lines

[@bradenpribble2043]

First state and fly fishing this finna be a banggerrr🔥🔥🔥

[@lbarcelow_fishing]

I live for these freaking challenges🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@landonbounds7319]

Love the fly fishing videos, please make moreee!

[@deflyfishing2752]

Generally it’s a strip set where you don’t really have to move the rod but just pull the line. I’m new to fly fishing myself in the wonderful waters of Delaware so this is refreshing to see. Keep up the great work

[@reel2realfishing]

Been watching since below 100k.. Fr the inspiration behind me trying my hand at youtube. Keep up the 🔥🔥

[@andresflores1179]

Nice videos. Really like the catch and cook but specially the fly fishing ones. Keep up the good work.

[@lisengxiong5408]

Fly fishing are fun to watch keep it up.

[@samuelmottweiler3833]

Keep making fly fishing videos. I just started this year myself and it definitely makes some lakes more fun where they are heavily pressured.

[@adriankubik6425]

Ok, so i doubt you will see this but if you do then here's some info. The first few flies you where using are dry flies, they're not supposed to sink, the main point of those are for them to stay on the surface, if you move your line back and forth in the air without the flying hitting the water you can keep them dry. When you set your hook do it right away and dont wait, set the hook by lifting the rod and pulling some line with your hand at the same time. Fly rods also aren't meant for flipping the fish onto the bank, when you have a larger fish keep tension while releasing out some fly line, and grab the fish with your hand. If it's a small bluegill you can just lift it out of the water with your rod. Hopefully this some what helps.

[@elvislowpez710]

Thanks for this video broski❗️

[@zidonsmithfishing]

Love the vids keep up the good work

[@archie_g1473]

I love your vid my guy. U are a massive inspiration person u make me want to go fishing 🐟😎keep up the grind

[@bradlangsdorf5758]

Love your vids!🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@ConnecticutAngler]

For panfish, best approach is probably a dry-dropper rig. Maybe a #14 or #16 elk hair caddis (dry fly) on top and prince nymph (a nice terrestrial-ish attractor pattern) maybe 16” beneath. You’ll smash those fish all day long. The dry fly also doubles as an indicator, since it’ll drown instantly if something takes the nymph.

[@colehoard9493]

More fly fishing man love them

[@carloscelaya7034]

Excited for new videos!

[@rockfly8384]

Definitely want to see more fly fishing!!! Try wet fly fishing with wooly buggers.

[@markyparkysharkydarky]

I would love to see more fly Fishing!!

[@kevinroberts9814]

Poppers are great for bluegills too, and they also sell larger ones for bass. One hint -- when you're carrying a fly rod to your spot, carry it butt-end first with the rod pointing behind you. This way you won't snag your rod tip while you're walking. Tying your own flies is also fun and very addictive.

[@japland5569]

I just randomly had the thought to see if first state posted, as soon as I opened KZbin I saw this

[@jeffhunt5900]

I love the fly fishing vids

[@declanleffler9473]

Love the vids man

[@TimHaunFishing]

Can you imagine just driving along minding your own business when Mike slaps a freaking bluegill on your windshield XD XD XD

[@rezynrogue1309]

Don't stop the artsy editing. It's what I expect from this channel.

[@rdspeedfab]

I typically don’t set the hook on panfish. They usually turn and swim to deep water after they take a bite. That turning usually sets the hook right in the corner of their mouth usually. I will set the hook when I catch a bass, but honestly it’s just a little tug. Usually just lift the tip of the rod up. Keep making fly fishing video. Also may want to watch mad river outfitters series on getting started with fly fishing. He has a video dedicated to fly line, leader and tippet. It’s actually really important that you have it rigged correctly if you’re worried about the consistency of you cast. Keep it up man!

[@liamgraham7835]

Yes please bro more fly fishing 🙏🙏🙏

[@Jtm7708]

Thanks for the good content.

[@tynova4672]

More fly fishing FSF. Been here since 400 subs and these are always my fave!

[@javinmonsignore8033]

Great video!

[@gabrielbrookesagri9752]

Yes more fly fishing👍

[@ilyachernyak932]

I love the wish videos keep up to good work

[@rhetzkyflyfishing]

yes please more fly fishing :) nice vid

[@MayheM_72]

"Just the tip-et" 1st State Fishing, 2020

[@kyroncrocombe7700]

Anyone else liked before you even watched the video because its a fly-fishing video😂 oh and by the way I'm from wales and live watching your videos keep up the good content and the fly fishing videos are my favorite

[@adrianfigueroa426]

Love ur vids man

[@ecdc0432]

Oh yeah new video 👍🏼

[@tylerross2384]

I’ve been taught to keep the rod tip up when I have a fish on and it has worked, but I’m no expert

[@fantomphoenix6170]

Generally Smaller species you set the hook upwards, bass and up you tend to strip set to the sides, I always strip set simply do to muscle memory and it works well

[@tylerross2384]

FANTOMphoenix thank you for the advice!

[@NaturalFork]

So freaking cool!!!!

[@valeriahernandez261]

Hiiiii Firststate I love your channel literally the best fisherman out here!!!!! ❤️

[@danylocaniatomodesto329]

Man... i'm from brazil and like so much your videos. Here i don't have so many options to flyshing bass. But when you feel this sensation i'm sure that you will prefer this kind of fishing, like i have done 6 years ago!!!

[@angleofattack5942]

I tried fly fishing for the first time at the beginning of the summer and since then it has been my method of choice. I wouldnt really use it for bigger fish like largemouth, but for creek smallies, fallfish, panfish and trout it’s perfect. I also find it much more fun than fishing with a spinning or baitcaster reel.

[@darrencook8103]

Bro firststates channel is so wholesome and chill it’s just a nice place to be😁👍🏽👍🏽

[@harryhallfishing4622]

im here a day late and yet l got notifications on! love u first state

[@BSKarrow]

Awesome job with your first bass on a fly man, it’s so much fun fishing for them like that. One suggestion I have would be to keep the tip of the rod closer to the water, it helps when you’re working the fly in the water in my experience

[@scottym4232]

Definitely do more flie fishing

[@adamhorn8414]

Keep it up man! Its just time in behind the rod and a little research but youll get better!

[@TheFishingMommy]

That looks like fun! I have a similarly junky fly fishing combo from Martin and I also wreck the bluegills at my local pond 🤣 My husband is a real fly guy though. I’d say watch a few videos from Orvis; they’ve got a whole beginners series that’s really great. We also have a few on our channel but they’re more about teaching kids the basics than real tutorials. Just keep it up and keep learning! And hey, we aren’t too far away so I bet my husband would enjoy meeting up on the Delaware & showing you how he does it.

[@mybestlifeoutdoors7077]

I love fly fishing, my grandpa was a fly fishing guide and we had some awesome trips. Fly fishing works great for all species even carp

[@matthewarnold431]

Ayeeeeee new video!!!!!!

[@anythingthatbites3368]

nice video man!

[@loganbuff839]

First State... I got a crappie rod that wiggle like that... Makes it that much fun... Even on a small bluegill etc..👊

[@michaelanzalone3963]

More fly fishing 👍🏻 bass use the cork popper. Love your videos.

[@yohannesmorley9529]

Love the videos

[@berniebernard6594]

Liked because you said keep er movin

[@MayheM_72]

More fly fishing! I have caught more bluegills and bass on a fly than I have trout. If nothing else, it gives you casting practice. As for the hookset, it takes practice. It's a combination of pulling on the flyline and lifting the rod. NOT a hard hookset like you're bass fishing!

[@tsherwood2112]

Hey! Nice vid. This is so cool

[@scottbakersb]

Another great video I would love to see more fly fishing videos I'm here in Washington state and grasshoppers work great for summer fishing or dry flies

[@justinlabar1733]

What part of Washington?

[@scottbakersb]

@@justinlabar1733 central Washington

[@samadkassim5509]

Yeahhhhh a new videooo

[@TsunamiSam]

Strip the line fast or slow, steel head n brown trout n salmon fishing on the fly. Now that’s fun , coming up this fall!

[@earthsciteach]

Go to Wal-Mart and get some tiny poppers. Chartreuse is my favorite color. Cast, let it sit for a moment, tiny twitch, repeat. Blue gill are attracted to movement but often hit when it is still. You will catch fish all day long!

[@matthewwyatt8927]

🔥🔥🔥

[@sebastiendelany893]

more fly fishing please!

[@jamescompston2678]

Dragon fly nymph would get them! That looked like an ant pattern you were using... you are doing great... just enjoy it! 🎣😉👍

[@bentleycuthbert7459]

I love your videos me and my dad have learned everything from you

[@franklinfocus]

I love your videos bro and I NEVER COMMENT. THIS ONE, I had to comment. I have never fly fished and I would really love to. I live in Colorado so I’m in one of the best places in America to fly fish. Watching you in this video made me realize that I just need to try it and stop being scared. The fact that you basically knew NOTHING and ended up setting it up AND catching tons of fish on it made me see that im scared of nothing. Thankyou for showing us your situation and just being honest about not knowing things. It really is a big change of pace from everyone that just ACTS like they know everything and it seriously made me more confident in considering trying it! I love your videos and your happy, positive outlook on everything man, KEEP IT UP 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌

[@aidenrothe7254]

You should really start fly fishing. I just started 2 months ago and it’s a blast. I also live in Colorado (Greeley). It can be frustrating at first, but it’s worth it. Good luck

[@SMC15870]

Banger

[@j.l.anderson2509]

Never fly fished but keep some flies and flyweight poppers in my box for catching bream off the docks. Just let out line and let it dance on the surface, catch a bait bucket full of perfect size gills, shiners, shad, sunfish, etc.

[@tsherwood2112]

Idea: Take a shot every time he says dude

[@joshwiltgen7209]

I've been fly fishing for a few years now, it can be frustrating to learn but once you do it opens up a lot of options. It could be that you're using a VERY light weight rod in that video, probably a #3 or lighter, works really well if you are using lightweight fly line for small fish under a couple pounds, or it could be a fiberglass rod which have a lot more bend to them. I BELIEVE that first fly you are using is an ant, at least it looks similar to the ants that I have in my fly box. The second fly I is supposed to mimic a minnow, either let it sink or put a split-shot about 18in-2ft up the line and strip retrieve. For your hook sets I prefer to strip set the hook, but if you don't have a bunch of line out you just need to raise the rod tip and keep it high. If you are fishing a creek or river learning how to mend so the fly moves in the current looking natural is really important. If you're fishing dry flies or still water you can twitch the rod tip once every so often with a dry fly to give it JUST a little movement and life, it can entice a fish that's losing interest into striking. I didn't see any in the video so if you haven't purchased some by now you should look at getting some floatant (I use Gerke's Gink), it'll keep your dry flies from getting wet, allowing them to stay on the surface instead of sinking once they get wet. If you're interested in fishing for bass on a fly rod you should pick up some larger streamers and some poppers, after you get a heavier rod though lol.

[@raypenamora5419]

I know you have probably been fly fishing for a while but you should try the trout magnets lures on your fly rod they have some weight which helps with casting and you can easly switch the colors of the lure they have never let me down up here in Alaska and for me they work year round also i hope you stay safe and healthy.

[@fourwood8451]

One. Buy a landing net. If you keep lifting fish like that on your fly rod you'll break another one. Two. Practice casting on some grass, ideally with someone who can show you how to cast. Three. Watch some videos on setting up fly reals and terminal tackle. Four. Speak to someone in your local fly tackle shop they will advise on suitable flies to use locally. Five. Keep on enjoying your fly fishing. You caught fish without any of the above, but I think those points will let you enjoy it more.

[@hillbillyohio513]

Great job bro! You should get somme of those poppin flies they sell for bass

[@bentleycuthbert7459]

🐟🐠🎣♥️♥️♥️ Thanks firststate

[@matissmcnally5834]

Tom is a legend

[@reel2realfishing]

I think,im not sure but i think you pull the line to set the hook while you lift on the rod. But again i think

[@nickhughes2625]

Definitely more fly fishing! Maybe try for Carp on a fly?

[@sgtpavlov]

For setting the hook, simply strip line down, and pull back on the rod with the other hand at the same time, keeping tension, in one motion. Anything realistic and bug looking should work fine for panfish, and bass. Also bait fish looking streamer flies should work as well. Flies do not need to look ultra realistic for fish to bite them, either! I tie some very simple looking flies, and fish bite them no problem. When it's colder out, the water is cold, and the fish are slow, tiny fuzzy nymph flies will work on panfish, in shallow ponds like that. You should go back to that pond in the colder months, and try fishing tiny nymph flies, slowly. It's one way to get fish when they are really slow, and won't bite on anything else.

[@aidenrothe7254]

Fly fishing!!👍👍

[@sanjuanriverflytyer9389]

Nice video! Nice little panfish you caught there. I primarily fly fish more than anything right now. What I would recommend is try looking around you to see what bugs surround you. Like the dragon fly or damselfly if it's a blue color. At that time of year look for in still water look for water boatman, dragon fly and damsel fly nymphs. You might want to look for terrestrial insects such as grasshoppers, ants, beetles or any insect from land. Especially after rain or wind. Those will fall into the water because of this. Be aware if you're fly fishing top water dry flies to put floatant on. Also, the rod that you bought is flimsy because it's a slower action rod meaning it flexes more. You just gotta be more patient on casting. I know this being a custom fly rod builder. I also tie my own flies to match what bugs are in my area too. For bass, you can also throw streamers which are flies that imitate meaty items such as leeches, crawdads, baitfish, and among others. You might want to even try to throw a mouse, frog, or a popper fly pattern for bass too and watch them smack it on the top! Now tying flies for bass and bluegill can be quite hard to tie depending on what you tie. Tying flies requires patience and a lot of practice. I've tied flies for 3 years now and have gotten really good at it. Also, my favorite bass flies are wooly buggers, crazy dad, zonkers, clouser minnows, Dave's hoppers, foam beetles, ants. For panfish, prince nymphs, pheasant tail nymphs, foam beetles, ants, crickets, and many more.

[@fantomphoenix6170]

I’d be using small poppers, and then tie another line (about 2 feet) onto the hook of it, then tie another fly, it may be harder to cast because the leader is longer, but it’s a simple and very effective rig

[@gorginarodriguez1735]

I love your vid

[@kompasmof2878]

Nice video.

[@avrthegodofficial2210]

First and I love your content keep it up

[@alexcastillo8311]

Nice vid enjoyed my nachos 👍🏻

[@secretweaponevan]

So much fun to catch anything on a fly rod.