ORVIS - Fly Fishing Lessons - Setting The Hook And Fighting Fish

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12 жыл бұрын

Peter Kutzer of the ORVIS Fly Fishing School in Manchester Vermont is back to help you set the hook and fight your first fish. Peter shows you the differences between fishing for trout and other small fish and when you're stripping a fly for saltwater species or freshwater big game.
The way you set the hook makes a huge difference in your success rate, so knowing the correct motion for a given situation is important. Many a flats angler has been ridiculed by his guide for losing a fish to a "trout set."
Next, he moves on to fish-fighting technique. Although the classic fly-fishing pose involves the rod tip held high above the angler's head, this is actually an inefficient use of the fly rod's power. Instead of fighting a fish off the tip of the rod, you want to bend the butt section. Phil Monahan joins Pete to use the scale on a BogaGrip to demonstrate how much more force you can generate by fighting "off the butt section."
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@alessandrofrancescodelia2793 3 жыл бұрын

“You might send it into the next county” 😂😭 too funny, love the videos guy!

@Skiddlescout 3 жыл бұрын

I actually did this spinner fishing once. I was at Meadow Lake in Idaho. Just got stocked a day or two before. I knew I was gonna get a bite, so I was waiting while reeling in. Think I was actually using a fly, too. I felt a bite and set the hook. Hard. Went from horizontal to vertical in fractions of a second. This little four inch rainbow came out of the water and had to hit 30 or 40 feet before bouncing off the tree behind me. Whole family saw it, and I was young enough I didn't need a license. Needless to say, I did not live that down for a long time

@SirPraiseSun 2 жыл бұрын

what a legend most fishermen with any kind of rod need to learn the basics of setting a hook, if its not a freakin 50 lb tune u dont need that much momentum and leverage

@SirPraiseSun 2 жыл бұрын

@@Skiddlescout thats that anime tenkara fishing shit right there

@Fireman-tj5iz 7 жыл бұрын

This guy has the smoothest voice on youtube

@necromary6952 5 жыл бұрын

618 fishing does,check it out

@eggnog7079 Жыл бұрын

@@necromary6952 NDYakAngler does

@willdenoble1898 Жыл бұрын

Like Bob Ross had an amazing midlife crisis and turned to fly fishing.

@LolLol-pz5zw 11 ай бұрын

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@LePatassa 11 жыл бұрын

I'm probably missing something but I thought the purpose of using the flexible tip portion of the rod was to absorb the force from the fish's fighting so as to not exceed the tensile strength of the line? For instance, if you are generating 1-2 lbs of force using the rod tip and the fish jerks generating another 5 or so lbs, your 6-8 lb line will probably be fine because some of that force will be absorbed by the rod tip bending more and transmitting that bend down the rod, or no?

@zyrils 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Finally getting into fly fishing after 12 years of having my rod ,haven't touched it due to sentimental reasons but I figured its about time that those reasons get it out on the water

@spencerferguson5519 2 жыл бұрын

I remembered your side pressure tip and landed the biggest trout of my life. Thank you!

@johndwoodward1 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am new to the sport and advice like this just gives me a real boost.

@brooksysdead 11 жыл бұрын

Very helpful info especially about the big game techniques. I have been bass fishing with spinning and baitcasting tackle for years and am just recently getting into fly fishing for bass. This video.helped answer some questions thanks

@JuGGtimus1 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Peter. Super informative and helpful for me since I am a beginner. Thanks for sharing!

@ericstevens8926 11 жыл бұрын

I've just picked up my first fly kit. Your videos have been really helpful. Thanks.

@douglasrobertson1232 5 жыл бұрын

Thos whole orvis series is really good. I went to see a casting instructor and o watch these videos to keep the lessons fresh in my mind. They are bang on. Thumbs up

@POWARENJA 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. This one is great. I think alot of people need to learn to set the hook.

@robertbyford8091 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, this helps a lot especially for a new fly fisherman!!

@michaelnielsen6359 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips!!! I will use them next I'm out fly fishing. Thank you for the video. Hope to see many more like it

@joshtaylor4285 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Much needed info as I am going to be fishing for trout here at Bennet Springs, MO soon. I'm a beginner and I've only caught small Bluegill fly fishing.

@sjmariner55 11 жыл бұрын

wow good information i did not know that pressure tension increase tip, by lowering the rod "Down and Dirty." i was always told to keep the tip of the rod up. thank you for the tip and next time im on the river ill play around with that advice.

@enddockboyoutdoors748 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all you guys do.

@thorbonham6116 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent .. Love to hear of ANYONE picking up a fly rod.. Trust me , you'll be a pro in no time and you'll never look back.. Good luck friend and tight lines..

@getore100 5 жыл бұрын

This was a great tip...especially the last part on rod angle to fight the fish with the butt of the rod as opposed to the tip by lowering the rod. This will minimize rod breakage. Thanks

@TysterS 11 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic lesson!. Thank you so much!

@fishyz1500 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you..im still pretty new to it..im lookin foward to fly fishin more this year

@bushwacker513 11 жыл бұрын

wish i had this kind of support when i started.. great job

@charlesziegelheim9655 Ай бұрын

Such a great video! As a beginner, there are all these videos showing casting & landing... but mysteriously almost nothing about the actual fighting of the fish. In hindsight it seems self-explanatory, but hookset to landing was just a black hole of zero knowledge prior to this video. Thanks!

@markbenn1907 7 ай бұрын

I love this era of videos

@rickeyquiles8080 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you been watching a lot of your videos

@joeyharris8268 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks I fly fished as a kid, just got me another one, 15 ish years later, going to go after some stump knockers and bass soon.

@captainhelpful8058 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! very well done.

@carrieyoung3428 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Im new to fishing. Ive lost so many fish because of not being able to strike properly. Many thanks from the UK 👍🍺

@noelslater822 Жыл бұрын

Great instruction! Thank you for making this.

@Milkmytoe 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, getting into fly fishing and this was helpful

@user-xp1vl5py5m 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks!

@benpyeatt9986 7 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the info!!

@PRACERZ 6 жыл бұрын

Very well explained, thank you !

@theDIGITALperception 11 жыл бұрын

subscribed, always wanted tot start fishing but never had the opportunity. Really liking fly fishing!

@bensonkanemoto1879 Жыл бұрын

Rod position depends on tippet strength. I agree with you when fighting fish with heavy tippet but say five pound pound trout with 5 or 6 x you need to use the soft part of the rod and keep the butt 90 degrees to to fish.

@bensonkanemoto1879 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely, well stated!

@Wings_of_foam 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Subscribed.

@kennyhealy678 9 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Thanks.

@000rifatkayar000 11 жыл бұрын

I got two important point for me, Thanks a lot Peter..

@schadowolf Жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@dtffishingmi 8 ай бұрын

Great instruction - thanks for the video!

@theflyfishinginstructor6014 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@juanmarcelomorales6022 5 жыл бұрын

Hermoso video , estoy aprendiendo mirando , muy bueno

@storem1000 8 жыл бұрын

Really good information thank you

@Hoot182 12 жыл бұрын

verry helpful, thanks for another great video

@mattaytayan2831 7 жыл бұрын

Cool video i will use this next time i go out

@HenrikWiinholtDavidsen 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you for some great videos :)

@TheAlbyzoe 11 жыл бұрын

Great vid.

@MultiCmiller 11 жыл бұрын

im just starting in fly fishing and i hope this will help

@jake9705 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! As a fly fishing rookie, my biggest question is where to put my finger when setting the hook. Just clamp my right index finger onto the line, give the rod a trout lift, then work the fish side-to-side and keep the stress in the rod butt?

@ryan1194 6 жыл бұрын

Nice vid!

@laggindragon7166 10 жыл бұрын

thx for the tips I've done that same movement in the past but once or twice a bass has pulled my fly line all the way and now all I had left is the backing line to use and when I got to that I started to fight back like basic fishing like for catfish I still got him but should I do that or should I just let him keep pulling the line then pull back when he relaxes next time I go fishing.

@farcozeee 12 жыл бұрын

amazing and simple

@mynameisneb 11 жыл бұрын

great video, and I did the same thing to the first and only tarpon I've ever hooked. One question, do you have a video that might show different flies and if they're good for different fish. New to fly fishing.

@Piterszczyk 10 жыл бұрын

Hello, thats so far one of the best vids I've seen, and it doesn't only apply to fly fishing, I use the same method (going sideways) when lure fishing, it just seemed natural and I lost way less fish due to becoming unhooked compared to fighting with the tip when fighting fish like that. One thing that remains unclear to me- how do you recognize a take? Do you feel it on the rod, or do you observe the fly line like some lure fisherman when jigging with high-vis braid? (mostly interested in fishing a sinking or moderate lines) Thank you very much :)

@ocsteved 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent display by Peter, so many people out there I wish could watch this. Just hated to watch idiots fight fish with the rodtip and then, after breaking, use their warranty over and, probably, over again....

@Daw231 Жыл бұрын

Great video! What about when there is a current?

@757mcalea 11 жыл бұрын

When getting ready to cast,how much line do you pull out for the fly to take out or does the fly pull line from the reel it self?

@SirPraiseSun 2 жыл бұрын

intresting and nice info, so u gotta have ur hand on the line when u have slack so the fish doesnt unhook its self correct?

@austinbinn9851 11 жыл бұрын

Lapatassa You are vary correct That is the propore way but if your fishing larger trout buy stronger leader and tippit and then your set

@james6495 4 жыл бұрын

Does the same technique on fish fighting apply to standard rod and reels?

@jacobstarr9010 3 жыл бұрын

Just lost two bass today because I keep thinking of that trout set or conventional bass set. I try not to but it's in my subconscious so it's hard to break the habit.

@thibaultjaberg4658 8 жыл бұрын

I suppose I simply use the trout set for grayling?

@joeprice6390 5 жыл бұрын

Will the fly not give you any type of rope burn/fly line burn while youre holding the line as the fish takes off? Im used to tuna fishing where the reels start screaming when theres a big fish on and taking line

@123vandrax Жыл бұрын

Does the drag system on a reel kick in when the fish takes line?

@thorbonham6116 11 жыл бұрын

I rolled my eyes, then realized there are beginners out there that have to learn this stuff. Great instructional video fellas..

@kevinweidner2997 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t increasing “pressure on the fish” really mean increasing pressure on the line and the knots? Doesn’t that make it more likely to snap off, lose a fly and lose a fish?

@mikel488 3 жыл бұрын

When the fish bites and starts pulling, whether you use trout or strip setting, the line will keeping reeling out.... Guy here says to not fight it and wait for the line to stop automatically... isn’t the spool going to run out of line or if you hold the line it will cut your fingers from the fish pulling and the line going between your fingers and rod?

@mikeellickson4199 Жыл бұрын

If I hold the rod to the side how do I avoid slack line when the fish turns to swim in the opposite direction?

@ranawayfromsanity 11 жыл бұрын

Side pressure is important but don't forget about rod tip up when the fish is diving for cover. Nice vid overall. Free internet tips are great. Most importantly..patience, time devoted, get your nymphs deep, and try new techniques. You'll catch fish..and serenity

@daviddoornebal3448 9 жыл бұрын

When you are fighting the fish and drags to left or right, why dont the line go of the reel? Sorry im am new to the sport. Probly a stupid question

@sebastianpedinielli7961 3 жыл бұрын

My reel does not spin to let line out it can only reel in. It is a start set reel so it’s not very expensive or complex. Am I doing something wrong or can my reel just not do that?

@greger55100 11 жыл бұрын

thank you

@mateusztalaga4667 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I trying to learn fly fishing why do you have that line lose and dripping down? When your seeking the hook

@BacalaoBrad 12 жыл бұрын

nice video

@methevas2 11 жыл бұрын

Your awesome I subscribed :P

@irod7 9 ай бұрын

11 years ago still relevant today.

@Mt.Gnar0000 4 жыл бұрын

Useful video :~)

@andydoufreisn2973 8 жыл бұрын

Ok so I just got my first fly fish rod and I have two primary questions if someone can please help 1) The line is constantly in free spool so it gets dragged without resistance. If there is a fish on it how do you fight it since they can just take all the line? I see the videos show theres a locking mechanism but I havent figured out how to do that. 2) My reel lever is on the left side and im right handed...how do I switch it? Any advice? Would appreciate any help

@deadlyshark5439 7 жыл бұрын

I just started fly fishing too, but I might be able to help a little. 1. Try to see if there is any drag knob on it at all. It will probably be on the opposite side of the reel knob. Also, if you are coming from regular fishing, there is obviously no cast so pulling out line with the drag set is ok. 2. I recommend that you have the retrieve knob on the opposite side of the hand you cast with. That means if you cast with your right, then put it on the left. This is the best way since you have the same hand on the rod at all times and the same one on the line/reel knob. This is good for fly fishing since you probably cast more frequently than normal fishing

@BennyCriss12 7 жыл бұрын

No I'm no expert... but that pressure would be different in the water as well...very good demonstration. Helped a lot.

@leevi2138 7 жыл бұрын

BennyCriss12 it's just to prove that when the rod is down there is more pressure so the fish will get tired faster

@musicislife8181 11 жыл бұрын

why do you have that loop of line hanging off your reel?

@headClock Жыл бұрын

Nice

@tannerdahlin9 7 жыл бұрын

I was dying with the second and third setting of the hook

@KimchiJerry 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting 🤔 I was taught to avoid setting the hook straight up because the way the hook is angled and you’re not putting so much pressure on the fish. I guess you could set the hook straight up but then switch to the side ?

@CrU5a3R 11 жыл бұрын

pull the fly line out, it can pull out on its own but your drag has to be waaaay down.....so pulling it out will be the best, as you learn to cast out you'll know how much to pull out for different distances.

@Sad7Statue 2 жыл бұрын

I came to find this video because I sent a few little ones flying behind me today 😂

@JerkbaitPro 10 жыл бұрын

Now I was just wondering, since you apply more pressure when fighting with the butt of the rod, will that break your line if you are using light tackle and are fighting a decent fish? In this case, does that mean if you are using light leaders and tippet that you should fight a decent fish with the tip of the rod? Any help is appreciated, I was just wondering.

@billedwards2657 7 жыл бұрын

DKOutdoors this is why it's important to match your lines and tippets to your rod. Lighter tippets? Lighter rod. That's why we have different weights. If you're using 6x tippet you're getting 3lbs max and you'd be right on the edge with the pull displayed here. Obviously you should adjust your technique as well if you're going lighter than that but if you've got a good hook set, solid knots, don't be afraid to muscle a fish a little bit when you have to.

@rudyruiz9521 4 жыл бұрын

Also, if you get the fish on the reel, just make sure you have it set correctly.

@tristanthorsell4443 8 жыл бұрын

What kind of hook set should I use on a grass carp

@tristanthorsell4443 8 жыл бұрын

A big one

@Jacob-ry3lu 8 жыл бұрын

Sometimes when Im watching fly fishing videos, the fisherman will fight the fish by stripping only, they dont use the reel at all. Other times they will reel up all the slack and fight the fish with the reel. How do you know when to fight using only stripping or reel up the slack fast and use the reel?

@thibaultjaberg4658 8 жыл бұрын

+jacob lahr I'm no expert but I think sometimes when you have a big fish you'r more confortable fighting it with the reel because then you can walk around without snagging your line. But on the other hand if the fish is coming towards you very quickly you might need to stripp in the line very fast in order to keep the tension on the fish.

@liamschmiedehaus1728 8 жыл бұрын

you strip for smaller fish and reel for bigger ones. it is usually pretty easy to tell which you need to do in which situation by just feeling how strong the fish is

@nathanc5621 4 жыл бұрын

Trout aren't largemouth. Very tender mouths compared to them. Crappie fishing hookset is a good way to describe them?

@MultiCmiller 11 жыл бұрын

i dont kno this is a very hard sport and without someone here telling me if im doing it right i dont kno this is just pissing me off do you have any ideas off how i can learn?

@robmc8403 15 күн бұрын

Phill reminded me of king of the hill instantly 💀

@shanedurrance 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, now I know why I lost that giant stripper a few weeks ago. Lol.

@joesfilmz7563 7 жыл бұрын

What are the best flys for bluegill?

@johnathonlangley5699 7 жыл бұрын

Dude, everything. Foam ants and beetles, attractor dry flies, poppers...

@theoutdoordad7395 7 жыл бұрын

anything with a smallish sized hook

@gregkosinski2303 Жыл бұрын

A pound isn’t a unit of pressure, Pete Kutzer.

@marcbarnwell7982 10 ай бұрын

In my 20 + years of trout guiding experience. I teach the complete opposite of this video. Once you have a fish on keep the tip high (statue of liberty high) let the bend of the rod absorb ALL of the pressure of the fighting fish. Fish are lost because once the tip is dropped and pointed at the fish you’re relying on nothing but the strength of your knot and with a big fish that’s nothing….

@hurtgrunt 12 жыл бұрын

i always got taught to keep my rod tip high when fighting fish. oh well....

@jonahericson3084 7 жыл бұрын

lost three large trout while fighting last week will not do it again

@NapoleanXV 12 жыл бұрын

WHAT'S PULLING ON THE OTHER SIDE D:

@kelvinkoo4864 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering too, must be a troutman

@ryanlogas1436 11 жыл бұрын

that is slack my good friend! if you don't already know by now!

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