WADING SAFELY FLY FISHING

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4 жыл бұрын

You will fall down sometimes, but this video should help keep it to a minimum.
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Пікірлер: 88

@davidstreiler4975 4 жыл бұрын

Nobody: The guy fishing 20 feet upstream of me: 0:12

@Stuckofftherealness 3 жыл бұрын

Bro 😭😭😭😭

@gregsage1605 4 жыл бұрын

Strategically placed my knee on a rock last week end trying to keep the dog from being carried down stream ... Limping's great!

@patches152 4 жыл бұрын

"use the eddy behind midstream boulders to take a break" you mean, like a fish?

@shrevesoule3567 4 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure you need to make a video on how to keep your beer cold in all conditions while fly fishing.

@speydan7119 4 жыл бұрын

Getting old sucks. Getting wet because you're old and wade like shit is even worse. Good advice here. Funny too. Nicely done!

@saxon6749 4 жыл бұрын

Bit it in South Boulder Creek last spring. Most terrifying moment of my life. Thought I had lost all my Coors. They were OK though.

@HugeFlyFisherman 4 жыл бұрын

Phew! That was a close one.

@farmerbob4554 4 жыл бұрын

All great tips Ben. Thanks. I’ve taken some pretty serious headers while wading. Best move was going to a wading staff ($3 at a garage sale). The third point of contact really helps.

@ddecamp4 4 жыл бұрын

This is great - love the topics and concise video and congrats on the milestone.

@hetzlerm1 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect presentation! Keep it up and thank you

@AboutTrout 4 жыл бұрын

Me like . Wading staffs are key ! Long handle nets can also double as a cane if you’re too cool for the staff . Thanks for this !

@scottrick5190 4 жыл бұрын

First Monday morning coffee and Huge Fisherman, it's gonna be a good day!

@ondafly6504 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the buddy system of crossing, way less chance of either spilling beer.😀

@AnotherFishTail 4 жыл бұрын

You forgot an important rule. Never let your upstream foot go in in front of you downstream foot while walking perpendicular to the current. If you do your legs can get twisted and you will eat it (I have a few videos of me doing that). Another great video!

@johnloxley8705 2 жыл бұрын

Just looking at getting some waders and seen your video. Very helpful and funny at the same time but safe aswell great video buddy and don’t spoil your beer whatever you do 🤣🤣👍🏽👍🏽. Thankyou and all the best 👍🏽😀

@RickMarshallMaps 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video

@pakfrd7887 4 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful. Thanks, brorrito.

@flyingdutch9818 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t underestimate felt soles; I use boots with interchangeable soles as i tend to fish more small/medium streams where slime rocks are more a thing

@jasonmountain4643 4 жыл бұрын

#Felt4Life

@mattlittle3330 2 жыл бұрын

Amen, I am a felt convert. Nothing against my rubber sole boots, but they are no go on algae covered rocks. The felt on the Simms G4 Pro wading boots are really nice. Add some studs and it is the perfect combo.

@jeremyowen1 Жыл бұрын

Gonna have to try some felt boots sometime. I have rubber soles right now and some of those rocks are literal ice.

@AlexWood922 4 жыл бұрын

The Buddy System - Sacrifice your pal to stay dry. "upwater" ? Thanks Ben

@bossbob50 4 жыл бұрын

Wading staff are paramount. Been using them for over 40 years. Heavy duty wading staffs designed for the purpose, that can support your weight and don't bend. NOT ski poles! Also cleated boots. LOVE them, on all types of rocks in all water conditions (including algae and ice). Not for carpets or wood floors. IN addition to wading belt, I use a weight lifters waist belt inside the waders to support the back, which helps protect it from those jerky, goops, almost fell, movements. Been doing that for 40+ years too. Finally, "up-water?" Hell no! Downstream, upstream. til I die.

@jamesdunn9714 2 жыл бұрын

Good advice. I fell today. It happens. I caught two brown trout though; one was 15".

@cvzphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks for the tip on how to save your beer.

@taylorengels9136 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are great but this is something you learn right after you fall in haha

@wchougland1 10 ай бұрын

Took a swim in the upper Arkansas this spring (close to Leadville)

@MTtyer 4 жыл бұрын

And when in doubt..... Always cross a fast stream upstream.....If you make it across upstream....you can make it back across, at the same spot, downstream. Just sayin :)

@markallenbell3868 4 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty stable in the water. The day before my daughter was married, I was sent fishing. The only demand was to not get hurt. Great day, at the end I stepped on a silt covered rock that started the fall. Tried to get to the bank and almost made it. Took a very hard fall onto a cone head rock. Broke two ribs. Wife not impressed. Always use a staff. Always be very careful on slick rocks. No matter how good a wader you are, pride goeth before the fall.

@subilly04 4 жыл бұрын

Well this video was fanflippintastic

@2ndchancegeorge 4 жыл бұрын

Another good did not dissapoint.👍👍🍕

@coloradoflyguy5044 4 жыл бұрын

Did I see Ben naurto running in the river?

@Outdoor_Adventures787 4 жыл бұрын

Yes you did

@Bradnaavin 2 жыл бұрын

I fell midriver up on the Gallatin last year and shattered my kneecap + femur. I had to reset my kneecap and walk about a mile back to the road where I had to hitchhike to the hospital. Meanwhile it was dumping snow and my body was numb from river water. Lesson learned: Always use a walking stick on slick rivers. Also worth mentioning- I’m 25 and healthy. It can happen to anyone

@vibratingstring Жыл бұрын

I fish small streams in the East. They are nothing like those big rivers--but just as dangerous. There is usually nowhere to wade safely. I actually severely damaged my big toe getting wrenched under a rock. It is permanentely messed up. Fishing is more dangersou than ice hockey. Ask me how I know.

@midisax 2 жыл бұрын

Just went wading and had some major issues. I’m 66 and haven’t waded a river in many years. Wading staff is on order, but maybe certain balance exercises? HELP!

@vibratingstring Жыл бұрын

Some of the things you did as a kid are out of reach now. Slow down, and follow Ben's advice--don't do it if you are doubting it.

@manifestgtr 2 жыл бұрын

The scariest wading experience I had early on was my first encounter with “this is too much…” current. I was by myself, wading up to my waist and the water was deceptively fast due to a lack of obstacles. When I stepped into the main current, it was an immediate struggle, the bottom was rocky, I didn’t dare try to turn around because maneuvering was *ridiculously* perilous. Lucky for me, it was a narrow stream, the other side was about ten feet away and I managed to make it over there. Lesson learned and applied…watch the water like a hawk and do NOT fuck with current. It takes a grand total of three seconds to go from comfortable to a complete loss of control.

@jimbigboystoys4077 8 ай бұрын

I was in the same exact predicament once. Narrow stream, water, up to my hips and a strong current. I was fairly new to wading at the time. If I would’ve turned, the water would’ve taken me. If I would’ve taken a step, the water would’ve taken me. The only option I had was to take a big giant leap to grab a heavy branch that was hanging over the edge of the stream. I threw my rod and fly vest up on the bank, took that leap and pulled myself out. If that limb wasn’t there, I could’ve been in a lot of trouble! After that day, I’ve been much more careful when wading. If I am unsure about it… Then I just won’t wade in it.

@garybauer124 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, guy in WI was wading a stream, got to muddy area. Got stuck, started sinking all the way up to chest. He was able to call 911 and was rescued. I fish a lot in WI. Many streams have rock bottom. But you also find areas on those streams where there is mud. I got caught in that to. Was able to get out but the feeling of sinking and have difficulty pull boot out is not fun. Now I avoid the muddy areas and look for rocky firm bottom for wading or crossing. I also like not having to wade or cross if I can help it.

@smashdtrash3432 2 жыл бұрын

Happend to me in a muddy wi stream too.

@jimpresley-oldfishingfool261 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Safety is number one. Think before you wade. Also keep your eyes open. I might add if wading saltwater always wear a lifejacket and carry a wading staff. Poke and probe before you step. Shuffle your feet as you move. You can't see stingrays and an encounter can really wreck your day. In saltwater also keep your eyes open for sharks and naver wade muddy water, especially after a rain or at night.

@diplomatt804 11 ай бұрын

Im here because I nearly died the other day fly fishing. I am new to wading and fly fishing in general. Apparently there was a dam up river that releases water daily and I did not know this. I was caught in the rushing water and nearly drowned. It was a terrifying experience and I will do more research before heading out anywhere again

@jamesmccreery250 3 жыл бұрын

Shallow water, beer downstream, got it!

@Lilljoescratch 4 жыл бұрын

I’m learning , now I just need to catch a fish on a fly rod 😎

@jassonco 4 жыл бұрын

"upwater", that's HUGE!

@jeremyowen1 Жыл бұрын

I fell yesterday. DIdn't see a boulder infront of me and both feet caught it and I went head first over it into a deep hole. It was the first day I had a PFD on though so that was nice. No dying today, not on my watch. An old timer told me I should shuffle my feet in the river, but I don't think he realizes what it's like to shuffle over bowling balls. I thought I was all good till this morning, then realized I can't put weight on my knee. How I didn't notice that while I was fishing is beyond me. She's cooked Jim.

@photorailfan Жыл бұрын

Never take long steps. Never walk deeper than mid thigh in moving water. Never turn your back to the current.

@adamw8469 4 жыл бұрын

Ben, do you have a video on waders? I’m always using the cheap boot waders. I want something better,

@kevinkiernanoutdoors3413 Жыл бұрын

I use an old ski pole

@GS-rj4dq 4 жыл бұрын

I love Mondays

@CONEHEADDK 2 жыл бұрын

Think about how to get back, if you have crossed downstream, you might have to wade against the current back, with a huge fish to make things even worse.

@nickhinman6429 4 жыл бұрын

hand up

@craigf3624 2 жыл бұрын

Going downstream is fine if you are sure of the depth going across, but if you have to turn and go back you will be fighting the current.

@sterlingspor7851 Жыл бұрын

So, wanna talk about PFDs? My knees are getting tired and I’m starting to have trouble wading things that I would have skipped across years ago.

@cpullic Жыл бұрын

most importantly - DON'T SPILL YOUR BEER 🤙

@charlesbond4413 Жыл бұрын

You did not say anything about boots. Match the stream bed?

@jimpresley-oldfishingfool261 2 жыл бұрын

I forgot to mention jellyfish. Watch for the floating bubble and keep your distance they too will wreck your day

@jeffcowles5328 3 жыл бұрын

So - pass the dutchie on the downstream side?

@troyhudson2825 3 жыл бұрын

Like F'in yesterday....and snapped my new 5wt rod. Uuuuuuuugh.

@kenttodd6179 4 жыл бұрын

Ty for this video. My Gf wouldn't listen to me! She didn't learn the first 10 times. Lmao Kelly

@WellThisIsEmbarassing 4 жыл бұрын

I see how it is. You better watch your back, kid. I'm gonna come at you like a water buffalo next time we're on the river.

@TheCariboucanuck 4 жыл бұрын

My two cents; make sure you're up on your boy scout skills. On more than one occasion falling in the river and being carried off by the current was a good excuse to swim to shore to get a good fire going and get buck naked while my things dried out. After a good backpack beer break you carry on with business instead of a sorry sloggy march back to the car in defeat.

@chrisbajema8002 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha use that ski pole to poke their reds out

@seth1530 4 жыл бұрын

Basically, move like a crane does in the water

@briangillman735 3 жыл бұрын

Try carrying a flyrod and a beer and a still lively 30 pound salmon! Lol

@rynoyak 4 жыл бұрын

Hand raised.

@paulwonsavage340 4 жыл бұрын

Felt’s rule just like your stickers

@jorgethoughts 4 жыл бұрын

¡¡Hola me llamo Ben soy un pescador grande!!

@paulwonsavage340 4 жыл бұрын

Felt’s rule,,,

@wd4477 4 жыл бұрын

6 dislikes? You know those guys aren’t HUGE! Probably spilled their beer wading

@lorawinfrey9112 2 жыл бұрын

Seen quite a few of your videos do you ever not have a beer in your hand

@HugeFlyFisherman 2 жыл бұрын

Rarely.

@edvert1996 3 жыл бұрын

I wish someone would do a safety wading video for when I tenkara fish..... I didn't say tenkara f#@ fish....🤔...... I'm going to be a HUGE tenkara f#@ fisherman soon... f#@ = fly....🤫

@joshr5570 4 жыл бұрын

Up water? FFS...is it "water right" and "water left" now too? ;)

@patches152 4 жыл бұрын

i totally support adopting nautical terms at all times and treating ourselves like seafaring vessels.

@joshr5570 4 жыл бұрын

Cast starboard!

@jonathancurley1351 4 жыл бұрын

Would of been a much better video if you went polar bear club. Just sayin!

@badneed 2 жыл бұрын

Walk UPSTREAM when fishing not downstream. When you walk downstream you just passed all the fish you want to catch 🤷‍♂️. You spooked them and now want them to bite? Other than that tip, good info.