Q&A | #10 - Flies we swear by, Over-lining your rod & Rod action

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In this Q&A, Brian Flechsig at Mad River Outfitters speaks to his favorite flies of all time, over-lining your fly rod to help with casting and breaks down rod action.
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@rg1809 2 жыл бұрын

Rapidly becoming my favorite fly fishing channel. "Don't listen to the hype". Amen.

@Madriveroutfitters 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here and please stay tuned.

@joebagodonutz 4 жыл бұрын

Ive been binge watching a lot of your videos over the last week. I searched fly fishing 101 and luckily i found you. One thing that stands out in the way you explain things is that you explain the abbreviations and what things mean industry wise. I been fishin my whole life and i wanted to try fly fishing. You made me very comfortable in spending the money on what i needed and i felt confident i wasnt just throwin a dart at a setup and sayin ill take it. I knew there was a little more to know than most people expect but the way you explain rod types, line types, leader types, how to match the line to the fly youre lookin to cast....etc.. The movements, i have no doubt in my mind i will get good at with a lil experience. Its the knowledge part that you make extremly easy to understand and apply to your specific situation. Huge thank you to you Mr Brian. Im in western new york, not too far away and i know theres plenty of fish around here comin from erie and ontario so the knowledge is what im seeking the most and i gotta say youre a hell of a teacher. I dont lose focus or get bored when im watchin you. Keep it up Mr Brian and ill stay tuned!

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

Joe Bagodonutz Thanks for being here. Much appreciated.

@scottm.2490 5 жыл бұрын

I decided to over-line my fly rod about 6 months ago and it has made casting easier, and now fly fishing more enjoyable, which is what it should be all about!

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Do what makes you happy.

@rayditzenberger9517 2 жыл бұрын

I am with u Scott. I prefer slow rods tjough i do sometimes fish fast rods

@Sirskibumsalot 2 жыл бұрын

I do the same on all my rods with floating lines...one weight over . I can cast and shoot line very quickly .fresh and salt water apps , Been doing this for 15 years never have had a problem with this method .

@jakeverstraete391 4 жыл бұрын

Came home the other day just in time to save my 11 year old son from his mother's wrath. She looked right at me and asked why the hell is he looking up Sex Dungeons for. I said probably because hes trying to make one.

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

Great story! Hope she's ok.

@joeschranz4525 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha my mom just asked why I was laughing so hard.

@fhpd350 4 жыл бұрын

@@Madriveroutfitters I hope he's ok!

@therealshino4607 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been practicing a lot with casting. 2021 trout season let’s gooo!!! Rainbow Brook Lake Brown BRING IT ONNN !!

@Madriveroutfitters 3 жыл бұрын

Still plenty of 2020 left!!!

@thamerendyck1795 4 жыл бұрын

This easily helped me figure out what to use since I started litteraly weeks ago

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

@denniskemp1842 3 жыл бұрын

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@DanielOBrien_Argentiumfox 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for answering my questions Brian! This was such a great help since the warmer weather is just around the corner here in west Pa. This is such an amazing channel and I'm looking forward to the future content. Keep up the great work guys!

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

Always happy to help. Thanks for watching!

@catonhlee 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for answering the questions! I love saltwater fly fishing so I hope that some saltwater questions come up soon!

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here, Hyun Lee! Stay tuned.

@0074craig 3 жыл бұрын

Brian I gotta say I love pretty much all of your videos ,,,You get to the point and Your Bang On ! ,,,Fish ! ON ! Eh From Canada !

@Madriveroutfitters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here.

@-BWS- 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loving the humorous fly names. I'm now intrigued to go and get some of those streamers if I ever go for some bass...

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

- BWS2206 - Kelly Galloup knows how to name flies for sure. Thanks for watching.

@pamountainmilitia3977 4 жыл бұрын

Great information , you really explain step by step and really pay attention to the small details that alot of guys miss, I fish stripers and lake trout in raystown lake here in central PA. I use to fly fish and getting back into Nymphing I live close to some really great trout streams, like Penns creek stone creek, You made me realize how much I enjoyed fly fishing, and thanks for the great teachings, you do a really fine job.

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

James Wow! Thanks a ton. Stay tuned as we are just getting started!!!!

@Tcam0720 2 жыл бұрын

I fish Raystown lake with my cousins for carp all of the time I’m 14 and my cousins are 17 and 10 and we’ve caught some 30-40 inch carp in there before It’s such and awesome spot Also saw some guys trolling pull up a 20+ pound striper one time

@muldoon0100 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent videos Brian. I'd throw in a variety of hare's ears and Adams too.

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

Those are trout flies though. Nobody fishes with trout flies any more!

@christopherkwasny5333 4 жыл бұрын

That bangtail never leaves my box!

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

As it shouldn't.

@D4MN4T10N 3 жыл бұрын

Cool to watch Mad River and he reads a email from someone in your home town and the Grand river !! Props !!

@Madriveroutfitters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@gordonmillsjr.1957 Жыл бұрын

Great vid (as always). I agree with you about line weights matching your rod - except when I fish for sea trout. I live in England, and most, if not all sea trout fishing is done at night, so over lining for this purpose helps greatly when casting in the dark.

@Madriveroutfitters Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing.

@rudyruiz9521 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the Swimmin Jimmy fly suggestion. It has produced plenty of large mouth recently. Certainly a great fly pattern. I would still give the nod to the Clousner minnow, but that may be due to confidence.

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

Hard to beat a Clouser Minnow. No question.

@marksleeper3752 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Brian good info thanks

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@ptyeueiiwjd 3 жыл бұрын

Love you guys!

@Madriveroutfitters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@nowhereusa 3 жыл бұрын

Going to have to reply this one while my wife is around, she reads while i watch some youtube and she always ends up laughing at the names. She's going to love this episode.

@Madriveroutfitters 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help.

@terryc.3263 4 жыл бұрын

Haha. Great video Brian. I'm new to your videos, but I'm really enjoying them and I've learned a lot in a short period. I'm looking forward to fly fishing soon and I'm seriously considering purchasing some of the flies you've recommended here. I'm already subscribed and I look forward to seeing more of your interesting and informative videos. That said, I would also love to see some awesome fly fishing videos for some monster fish.

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and please stay tuned.

@terryc.3263 4 жыл бұрын

@@MadriveroutfittersWill do and I also plan to purchase some of the flies you've recommended in your video.

@robertbaker8164 5 жыл бұрын

very good answers

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Rob! Brian keeps it real. Stay tuned, lots more coming.

@jasonlawson4450 5 жыл бұрын

Take his word on the Swimmin Jimmy. It is legit

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best fishing flies ever created. Period.

@raymondthompson2908 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian. I knew I wasn't mad!!!! But anyway, could you do a show on the best way to fish really dirty waters, salt water preferably, but anything would be of use, as I'm determined to prove that alternative ways of fishing my local waters can be productive, and much more exciting than the aforementioned - bang out a weight, and some bait, and wait (I know - I should have taken up poetry, but fishing's now my thing!) in hope of something coming by for a nibble. All the regular fishermen, and I'm just a novice here, and have learned so much from them; some of which I've taken on board, some not, but there's a whole variety of beach here, and I'd like to open it up to new, and different styles of fishing which nobody tries, but seem totally viable to me. Thanks for your encouragement, and support. R.

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

Throw a big streamer out there that pushes alot of water. Make it swim. BAM!

@hobbyoftheday4017 4 жыл бұрын

I know it's boring but the wooly bugger is my go to this year as I explore lots of new water, it catches everything.... Everything

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

Hard to beat a Wooly Bugger...that's for sure!

@hobbyoftheday4017 4 жыл бұрын

@@Madriveroutfitters although I did receive my order of flies from y'all and I'm looking forward to using them, mostly the large streamers

@FunDownSouth 2 жыл бұрын

The orange line, 1000%! I have always been a fan of fishing with an orange floating line, but there are not many sold. Besides the two you mentioned SA makes one called the panfish that is a cheaper fly line. Great for a 5wt or possibly a very fast 4wt.

@Madriveroutfitters 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Here is a link: www.madriveroutfitters.com/c-770-hi-vis-fly-lines.aspx

@stevemash5444 4 жыл бұрын

"Nice I've been looking for good fly recommendations I think I'll pick them up".... And they're sold out

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

Anthony Cortez It happens, especially late in the season. Not a permanent situation. Merely temporary. Give the shop a call though. They might have some personal stash.

@discount_ChadKroeger 4 жыл бұрын

LOL The Dungeon.

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

Politically correct? Ethically correct? Probably not here.

@jonathanhymers6610 5 жыл бұрын

Love the helpful videos Brian! I’m new to fly fishing and just getting started here in south Ontario Canada... lots of great spots to fish all around me. I am really interested in trying to tie my own flys, when tying a fly ( basic popular flys that you start out tying) do I have to follow the exact pattern the videos show to use (colors, material...extra) or does everyone have a personal way of tying a woolly bugger, caddis and such using there own colors and patterns as long as the end result has the shape of what it supposed to look like? Sorta like a recipe, follow it exactly like you say using the exact same materials or not so specific and can put you own twist on the fly? I find all you videos vary helpful but making instead of buy your own flys is a whole new confusing world to me. Cheers!

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned Jonathan. We have a new series coming on Getting Started in Fly Tying. It will be a huge help and answer many of your questions. Thanks for watching.

@raymondthompson2908 5 жыл бұрын

I'll give that a go, and let you know the results. Meanwhile, a tutorial on fly fishing in dirty, muddy water; saltwater, if possible, would be a great help. As I said, I'm a total novice, but really keen to make it work for me in my local fishing environment - there's water out there, I know there's fish in it; I catch them, but I'd prefer to catch them in a more sporting way, as to me, that's what fishing is about. Anyway, thanks again Brian. I enjoy your shows very much. R.

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

We'll pass the love on to, Brian! We've got lots of on-the-water stuff coming your way real soon, stay tuned. 🤙

@AirborneMOC031 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciated the idea that, if the rod manufacturer says a rod is x weight, then they probably did R&D during the design and decided that the x weight they sold it as is probably the right line weight. I agree, Brian! But then there's manufacturers like RIO that have lots of lines of x weight that are actually manufactured to be deliberately over the labelled line weight i.e. about 5% heavier than the AFFTA standard calls for. Which is why it is great to have friends with similar rods who will let you borrow their reel with a different line on it to try and see what the difference is.

@Madriveroutfitters 3 жыл бұрын

Also a good reason to shop at fly shops who know this stuff inside and out! Thanks for being here.

@AirborneMOC031 3 жыл бұрын

@@Madriveroutfitters That too! Thanks for taking the time to make the vids. Guys like Kelly and you eliminate a lot of the experimenting and guessing we had to do before the Internet. Specialty fly shops were about as common as rocking hose poop back in the 1960's when I started. If your Dad or Grandfather teaching you didn't know something to pass it on, you probably weren't going to know about it either. New flyfishers never had it so good as they do now with presentations from you guys.

@Madriveroutfitters 3 жыл бұрын

@@AirborneMOC031 Thanks for that! Much appreciated.

@freddyblock994 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information! What would a "slow" action rod be best for? I have three older rods that were given to me and they are slow rods (6 wt) in different lengths. Thanks in advance!

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

Here you go- this should help: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j5mFlZxkyN2-lqM.html

@raymondthompson2908 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great show. I new to fly fishing, and have only fished saltwater for mullet so far. Here where I live in the UK, they come in in abundance with milder weather and swim in inches of water. However, the water is very muddy, and I've been told fly fishing in such unclear water is pointless, albeit by people who've never tried it. They say the same about lures and spinning too, as they assume that fish can't see them, but I always question this, as when I catch by the locally accepted method, as in, lob out a ledger, and wait, and hope for best, the fish always cough-up shrimps, and stuff. So they obviously see well enough to catch and eat live food, so why not flies, or lures and spinners for that matter? Please let me know, if my trial and error logic might prevail, or if the old diehards who do what they do because they really know what they're doing. Regards. Ray

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

Hogwash. We catch fish in dirty water all the time. For us, it's the best time to target trophy brown trout here in Ohio. Also do well on big smallmouth in the Spring when the water is up and muddy. Give it a shot! You'll be pleasantly surprised.

@robbiebanks9182 Жыл бұрын

Mullet are brillant on the fly .

@oldsmugglerflyfishing 5 жыл бұрын

I have the same rod, but #6

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

Eduardo Martin Sanchez Seijas Cool.

@SticksAandstonesBozo Жыл бұрын

Damn. Them are some giant flies lol. I’m using midges I can barely see haha.

@Madriveroutfitters Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. We love big flies!!!

@SticksAandstonesBozo Жыл бұрын

@@Madriveroutfitters I’m following what locals are telling me but after 4-5 times spending all day on the river (as a noobie) I’ve yet to catch a thing. Maybe I’ll just start throwing whatever I got at them. I know it’s winter but I see other guys catching them 100’ away.

@Madriveroutfitters Жыл бұрын

@@SticksAandstonesBozo feel free to call the shop. They can probably help you out!

@tylerpearce2891 4 жыл бұрын

All Kelly galloup flies

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

Tyler Pearce Probably so, although the Swimmin’ Jimmy is not credited to Kelly. Thanks for watching.

@chrissmith4512 4 жыл бұрын

I don't believe that anyone that has seen at least 2 of Brian's videos was surprised when the first fly that he picked up was a Swimmy Jimmy!

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Smith He’s a bit biased eh? Maybe he should try some different stuff?

@chrissmith4512 4 жыл бұрын

@@Madriveroutfitters if it works, it works, just not surprising.

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Smith 👍💪

@littlegreen7159 4 жыл бұрын

What fly should I use to catch walleye in Lake Winnipeg

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

littlegreen 715 Thanks for checking but those types of questions need to go to the shop at admin@madriveroutfitters.com. They can and will answer you there.

@MrClouston88 2 жыл бұрын

Will my 5wt be able to turn these badboys over? These flies look amazing

@Madriveroutfitters 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Please contact the shop directly with your questions and they will be happy to help. Call or e-mail.

@SirPraiseSun 2 жыл бұрын

does a cheaper rod effect casting distance and cut it shorter? i really cannot shoot a line w this budget rod and the roll cast doesnt go further than 15 feet it feels way too wobbly am i overlined? the line just bundles and the rod loses power after a certain distance

@Madriveroutfitters 2 жыл бұрын

Please send your questions over to the shop and they will be happy to help/answer. Thanks.

@farmerbob4554 4 жыл бұрын

So who got the goofy glasses first you or Kelly?

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

It's all Kelly. He turned Brian on to these 8 or 9 years ago. They are not goofy though, they are practical.

@dave76920 4 жыл бұрын

Is a weight forward flyline considered a floating line? Can I streamer fish with that weight forward fly line??

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

David Kim please send this directly to the shop at admin@madriveroutfitters.com and they will answer you there.

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

This may help: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/psqdqqWjmtGYmnU.html

@Running_towards_adventure 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian, will the swimming jimmy work for carp too? If not what are some good carp flies for the winter. I also sent a message via email. Thanks for what you do for us!!

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

MiddleFork Fly Fishing and Hunting Outdoors E-mail is the way to go. He should respond there.

@nkffwebmaster8867 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have fly tying instructions or videos on how to tie Barely Legal, Swimmy Jimmy and Bangtail T&A Galloup

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

We'll put in a plug for those with the guys at the shop. Shoot an email over to admin@madriveroutfitters.com too. I'm sure they'd love to put out high quality tutorials on those flies!

@therealshino4607 3 жыл бұрын

Ok...ok..sex dungeon and barely legal Epic names

@Madriveroutfitters 3 жыл бұрын

Kelly Galloup......pushing the limits as always.

@chappelloutdoors8817 4 жыл бұрын

I just searched up to buy the sex dungeon and all the rest of the flies and ended up in a bad place and I’m only 13 😂

@Madriveroutfitters 4 жыл бұрын

Chappell Outdoors Just search on our website and you’ll be safe!!!!

@chappelloutdoors8817 4 жыл бұрын

Mad River Outfitters alright

@SticksAandstonesBozo Жыл бұрын

Good for you. Stay off social media.

@Madriveroutfitters Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@0074craig 3 жыл бұрын

By The way I fish a river called The Mad River Out of South of Stayner Ontario for small Speckles -- How can I get a hat ! Cheers and Fish on !

@Madriveroutfitters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Here is our selection of hats: www.madriveroutfitters.com/c-364-mad-river-outfitters-merch.aspx

@therealshino4607 3 жыл бұрын

How did you keep a straight face with “barely legal” and “sex dungeon”

@Madriveroutfitters 3 жыл бұрын

Just names of flies.....nothing more.

@davidminter538 5 жыл бұрын

Those flies look kind big, so what weight line do you use?

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

Mike Minter Easily thrown on a 6wt or 7wt. Brian typically throws streamers on a 7 in most cases.

@pellepotatis3400 5 жыл бұрын

Won’t you catch pike on thise streamers aswell? most waters where i fish have pike in them and i prefer just catching trout and maybe perch (I live in Sweden)

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

True, you can and probably will catch pike. Different strokes though as we'd rather catch pike anyways than trout. Might want to stick with "trout flies" in your case. Thanks for being here.

@pellepotatis3400 5 жыл бұрын

Mad River Outfitters If i were to fish a lake in July with a fitting rod and leader etc and a slow sinking/intermediate line, with a water depth of ~20-40 feet and a water temperature of 55-70 degrees (Surface temp.) and a sand/rock bottom, what nymph would you recommend for trout in general? The water is really clear and i’m aiming to fish in a shady area. I’m just getting into nymphs and it would be great if i could get some tips on fitting flies to start off with! Thanks for the answer!

@Madriveroutfitters 5 жыл бұрын

Probably a question best answered by the guys in the shop. Please e-mail this to admin@madriveroutfitters.com and they'll be happy to help there. Thanks.