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Fly Fishing Basics : How to Roll Cast in Fly Fishing

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:30:01 +0000

In fly fishing, a roll cast is performed by tipping the rod back to two o’clock and throwing it as if it were a ball. Use a roll cast on a windy day with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on casting in fly fishing.

Expert: Steve Oxley
Contact: www.DenverAngler.com
Bio: Steve Oxley has been fly fishing for 50 years. He works at a fly fishing shop owned by Rick Typher called the Denver Angler.
Filmmaker: Clay Roberts

Duration : 0:1:30

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Fly Fishing Basics : How to Basic Cast in Fly Fishing

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:48:14 +0000

Before performing a basic fly fishing cast, grip the fly rod in a way that mimics a hand shake, and make sure that there is enough fly line out of the end of the rod. Discover why it’s important to keep the wrists stiff when casting in fly fishing with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on casting in fly fishing.

Duration : 0:1:34

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Fishing Bait & Equipment : How to Set Up Your Line for Fly Fishing

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:48:09 +0000

A fly fishing line should have a tiny loop in the end of the fly line for making loop-to-loop connections. Discover why fly fishing lines have become easier to set up over the years with help from a commercial fisherman in this free video on fishing equipment.

Expert: Brian Lee
Bio: Brian Lee has been fishing for over a decade, including time as a commercial fisherman.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

Duration : 0:1:27

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Fly Fishing Basics : How to Tie a Fly to a Fly Fishing Line

admin — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:32:17 +0000

A fly isn’t attached to a fly fishing line because the leader is attached to the fly line, and the fly is attached to the leader. Find out how to moisten fly line to reduce friction and strengthen the knot with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

Duration : 0:1:22

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Fly Fishing Basics : How to Buy Fly Fishing Line

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:16:08 +0000

When buying fly fishing line, it’s important to consider that most modern fly rod makers recommend a weight-forward floating fly line. Learn about the welded loop at the end of the fly line in modern lines with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

Duration : 0:1:21

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Fly Fishing Basics : How to Add Tippet to the Fly Fishing Line

admin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:28:58 +0000

Tippet isn’t added to fly fishing line, but it is attached to leaders with an improved surgeon’s knot. Learn about tying tippets to leaders, tightening and reducing friction with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

Duration : 0:1:40

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Fly Fishing Basics : How to Buy a Fly Fishing Vest

admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:11:59 +0000

When buying a fly fishing vest, make sure to buy one large enough to compensate for layering, although some new fly fishing vests are adjustable. Look for fly patches, loops, attachments and other pouches in a fly fishing vest with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

Duration : 0:1:8

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Fly Fishing Basics : How to Buy Fly Fishing Waders

admin — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:23:03 +0000

The most comfortable fly fishing waders on the market are stocking foot waders, but there are also breathable waders that will keep the feet dry and cool. Find out why it’s important to buy waders with gravel guards with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

Duration : 0:1:41

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Fly Fishing Basics : How to Knot the Backing to the Fly Fishing Reel

admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:07:59 +0000

Knotting the backing to the fly fishing reel means wrapping it around the arbor of the reel, tying a square knot and cutting off the tag end. Discover how pulling the locking knot close to the other knot will prevent slippage with the backing with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

Duration : 0:1:35

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Fly Fishing Basics : How to Load Fly Fishing Line on a Rod & Reel

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:54:15 +0000

When loading fly fishing line on a rod and reel, pull the leader out to get down to the fly line, and pull the line through the guides so that the line will cast properly. Learn how to pull the entire length of the leader through the tip guide with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

Duration : 0:2:0

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