What a gentleman. Set the spark in that young man for sure. Great videos by the way!

Rhys, what size daddies do you use or does it depend where your at?

Hi Rhys! You need to continue making great videos, you're my favourite fly fishing KZfaqr!

Hi Rhys, Great vids, I am an older angler and probably slower to change. I'm having a awful time trying to fish late, dusk to dark. Big rise of fish, big hatches of green head buzzer 10 mm won't take adult, cdc, emerger, or suspender nymph, wild trout lake. Can hear a lot of sips and see many boils but only get the very occasional take. Its a chastening experience. My flies may not be the most exact but in the low light I don't think it should make a big difference 6/8lbs leader. Can you help.

Thanks Rhys. Most Daddys are made of foam, does that not stop them going sub surface like you said?? Sorry if items a daft question

Was unfortunate you lost the footage on the other Scottish fisheries Rhys, hope to see more videos when life calms down a bit for you, your videos were always the ones that gave me the best buzz watching 🎣

This was great to see. My father taught me to fish at the age of 6-7yrs old. I still remeber my first brownie on the small streams up behind drwslwyn castle and i also remember hooking my forst "proper big fish" those memories dont leave you. I put my love of fishing totally down to my father teaching me all those years ago. The beauty of it is that i have taught all three of my elder sons and am now in the early stages of teaching my youngest who is the most enthusiastic by far. He is very much like i was....fishing mad. Hes already precision casting on the mepp at 9yrs old. We were out on the Tawe last weekend and although i beat him by 2 fish hes very quickly catching up. Dont believe in giving chances. The rivalry is real😅😅the plan is for him to surpass me just like i blew my old man out of the water. Its a blessing. That lad will never forget that moment. Well done Rhys.

I had a massive beautiful wooden box of rying gear and meterial which got left in the attic by accident in my last house move some years ago. I didn't realise where it was until it was too late. There was some moneys worth lost there😢i used to love experimenting with my own buzzer and nymph patterns and also tie some experimental sea trout patterns for after dark also. Once you get the basics down fly tying can be very relaxing and extremely rewarding when you find a pattern of your own that works really well. Your accent sounds very local to me Rhys. Are you from the gwendraeth valley by any chance? Just subscribed to your channel so there is much to watch. Going to see your videos in Garnffrwyd where i used to spend to many spring/summer and autumn evenings in the world of my own. Joyo😊

Yes great advice for buzzer fishing, especially about scaling down lighter. I only fish 5lb at Garnffrwyd fishery which is only 2mile from me. Ive been at that fishery when everyone is blanking and im slamming fish after fish on the middle peg😂😂all the old boys approaching me asking what im fishing😊gives me great satisfaction. There is one buzzer i tied many years ago that is super deadly at Garnffrwyd. Its a black buzzer with a very thin strip of holographic on the back covered with epoxy....i added a GOLD head and found that the big browns went absolutely nuts for this pattern up there. Ive had many big browns fishing the margins and deeper water with this buzzer. This is the one i always go to if i start blanking and others are also struggling around me. I used to fish there a few days a week about 10 or so years ago.....my record up there on a good evening rise is around 23-24 fish which was bedlam. Myself and my mate would often compete to see who could catch the most fish and the best quality browns. I should mention that i always fish my buzzers on an indicator, some may not like that but i find it super exciting watching the indicator dissappear under the waters surface. I have a great photo here somewhere of a 7 or 8lb brown that i stalked in the margins with that gold head black pattern i mentioned above. That was taken probable a good 15years ago. Great stuff.😊🎣

I know that feeling all too well. "THE ONE" that got away. Mine was a double figure sewin first light on a light fly rod, went under a log/stump and snapped me after 15-20mins of teying to nurse it in😢😢You literally dream about fish like that.

Is the pipe 32mm in diameter as I’m about to make one ☝️

Where can we buy these nymphs from please ?

Superb video! I've tried this today worked brilliantly, hooked my first double today on the one cast using this method an the advice given.

Great video rhys .i love those pen conflict rods .fantastic sport on the light tackle .great channel .

nice to see someone other than a Seppo talking about fly fishing 😊

Amazing to see you back, hope we can see you fishing soon.

GReat musik Yak

Top job if we were lucky had someone more experience help and guide us on our angling journey and giving back is so important for the future

I agree it's one of the best trout lakes in the world, an amazing place.

Rhys if only there were more people in the world like you, that kid would never forget this day.

Rhys I hope you are enjoying life congratulations on both your marriage and becoming a dad. I hope that you still have some time to enjoy more fishing in the future. With as time and life allows returning to your channel possibly more collaborations with others such as Lindsay Simpson. Be it locally or further afield

Thanks for your interesting videos, since I have been watching your videos I have been catching a lot more fish at Farmor in Oxfordshire. Would like to see you do a video on sea trout fishing, I have had some big sea trout in Wales fishing at night, it sure gets the heart pumping.

What has frustrated me with KZfaq videos about fly fishing is they tend to show the fish being caught but don’t show the type or speed of the retrieve. Thank you. Your explanation is pure gold.

Had couple hours lesson myself other day enjoyed the watch good on you for taking time to help others

I need to see u out on the water one day rhy I’m 16 and I’m addicted

Hello Rhys. Started to dry fly fish but have issues with the leader still visible after applying leader sink. Should i buy leaders to increase my chances?. The next issue i have is to buy copolymer leaders or fluorocarbon.

Great demonstration fella 🔥🔥👌🏽I take it you dont want the dropper to be to long, would that effect your presentation of the fly ??

Touch of class there with the young boy 👍👍

Thanks for sharing this information. I suppose it will be the same here in Australia on a lake/dam.

Ive just recently started fly fishing , been having a lot of luck with a top hat with a white bit of foam on the top . Was using black adlers at the start and caught 1 maybe 2 fish each time , since using that top hat ive been catching 4+ every time , love the videos bro

Why has this guy only 21.4k subs and why have I just come across him? More mysteries of the universe. Fantastic vids. KZfaq, sort out your algorithms!

Nice fly love kearby

Many fish are lost through striking too soon-wait until the fish turns over and the line moves - I see it all the time with novices and even once a teacher showing kids how to fish. If the fish drops the fly, try a very slow retrieve. Some times they take viciously! So have some spare line. Do not be in a hurry to re-cast. I use 6ft of 12lb of floating leader (Used mostly for carp fishing) this gives a bit of stretch and does not sink in rough weather. For the tip, 6ft of 8lb fluro with a tucked blood knot to hook. (I use 13lb if fishing reserviors).

Hi mate. New sub. I fish the Lady Bower often. 5 years now in fly fishing. I'm good at coarse but my days, catching trout is like trying to make the Mrs happy. One day they take huge green buzzers, other FryFlys, other days match the hatch and nothing. It's the love for the research, weather, time of year, temps, sun/no sun, and wind. Thats the part I love! Believe it or not (I'm self-taught) Your video especially this one had helped more than I want to agree with so thanks, pal!

Great video thank you. Are you still doing new videos?

I know this is four years down the line Rhys, but you never mentioned the name of the venue. I’m sure it’s the same place in Wales that “Shaun Fishes” visits. If I’m right, it has a name that us English could never announce. Tight lines my friend. Cracking video, keep em coming. 🎣🎣

Amazing content and delivered simply Great stuff Rhys

What a gentleman Rhys. I am new to fly fishing and I just love your videos. It’s a predominantly male sport but this does not out me off. Every guy I have met is great. I have had tuition by Twinpeakes in Aberdeenshire and they are just like you, kind and informative.

Wow! Thanks Rhys Must videos just show them catching fish with no technique. Bur youve nailed it Ive been frustrated witu amazing rises at barrows bristol and wondering why i dont get the takes... But now i get it! There are different stages so use different flies accordingly. I was getting disheartened thinking i just had bad "luck" but now ive learned more details and its increased my confidence! Why dont other fishing instructors explaon this? Thank you again and keep up the good work

Hi Rhys. Thank you so much. I like how you dont just film yourself catching fish & making it look easy for us beginners! You always give good solid strategies and tips 👏 A question perhaps youve already covered... here ar barrow tanks bristol the day fishing is tough but thr rises on evening are spectacular. Hundreds of fish at your feet non stop. But ive struggled to hook except when i sometimes use hopper dropper and create some movement Im wondering what tactics best to imitate evening rise for adult buzzer feeding fish?

I miss a lot of fish on dries due to my poor timing , what method do you use to get it right , my mate says he says to himself , I want a pint of Guinness before striking.

Came back to this video after a few years practical experience and still learnt a lot. Now to watch all the rest !

Come back to YT Rhys! You could easily be one of the top fishing YT channels .. top tier content

I was taught to fish by my late uncle. They were the best of times. Since he died I haven't been out, it just hasn't felt right. Your videos have inspired me to get back to the water with a new fishing partner, my 11 year old autistic grandson. I hope this is the beginning of a new chapter for us both. Thank you.

Rhys, come back to KZfaq! Been binging your content! Need more 😅

I miss your videos bud, hope you’re still getting your string pulled somewhere!

Loved the way you showed the wee guy how to fish, great stuff, love your videos and you always have amazing advice, thanks Colin 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Hi Rhys thoroughly enjoying your videos. All very informative and have helped in so many ways. Emailed the guys about the vice so fingers crossed they can help. Thank you for all your help.