AMAZON FLY FISHING CHALLENGE (FAIL) || Streamer Fly Fishing for Beginners!

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STREAMER FLY FISHING FOR BEGINNERS!! BROKEN FISHING ROD!
Just like the other challenges I’ve done on this channel this amazon challenge is meant to prove that you don’t need fancy gear to catch some awesome trout… of course things don’t always go as planned.
In this video I decided to do another amazon fly fishing challenge and this time the goal was to catch wild brown trout on a streamer. I got a Shakespeare Cedar Canyon Premier Fly kit... which ended up not being all that premiere. I struggled to put together a good pattern to catch fish and then when I finally did.. the rod BROKE INTO 2 PIECES!!
After breaking the rod I almost scrapped the entire day. But then I thought about how much effort I had put into the video and a wave of stubbornness rushed over me. I rummaged around in my car, found some duck tape, and taped the rod back together using a small stick as a splint. Then back to the river I went, with broken confidence and a broken rod.
So lets talk about it… at the time I was filming this video it felt like I had disproved my own theory. I mean maybe you DO have to spend a little bit of money to get something that won’t break on the first trout you catch… and then I realized that I caught 2 incredible wild brown trout with a rod in 2 pieces that was duck taped together. So I’ll let you be the judge… did I disprove my own theory by breaking the cheap rod? Or did I further prove my theory by using a broken rod to catch fish? Anyways I hope you enjoyed, leave a like on the video, and Thanks for watching.
#flyfishing #fishing #outdoors #nature #troutfishing

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18 янв 2024

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@walott93 5 месяцев назад

I think you proved two points. (1) you don’t need the fancy high end equipment (or even fully functional gear); and (2) don’t expect good quality with cheap gear. It was sad to see that the rod broke on the first fish, but was really cool to see you persevere. I definitely would like to see you talk more about streamer fishing.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Agreed! And thanks for watching! I’ll try to do a streamer fishing video here soon

@DGaydon 5 месяцев назад

Another route is to get inexpensive used gear. I suspect a lot of us start with say a bottom of the line on sale Orvis Clearwater combo and work our way up to better gear and sell our old gear for cheap. I'd love to see say a budget challenge ala Top Gear where you two buy the best used gear you can buy in your respective regions of the US ($100??) then get together and have a fishing challenge!

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

We actually have been planning a fishing challenge! And that’s not a bad idea. Thanks for watching!

@e4t662 5 месяцев назад

Perseverance, ingenuity and a positive attitude equals fishies. well done.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@ScarFishing 5 месяцев назад

Facts. Gotta bring the right energy, the fish can feel the bad vibes

@michaelgellenoncourt2876 5 месяцев назад

Dude i've been waiting for you to do another of these videos for so long !! SUCH a BLAST !!! Geat video !! I just love anglers doing that kind of videos !! Thanks as always for your awsome content !!

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

I’m glad you enjoyed it!!! Thanks for watching!

@swr917sr 5 месяцев назад

Enjoyed the fact that you didn’t give up or switch to another rod. You made it a day with what you had.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Yessir! Thanks for watching

@stevebishop9928 5 месяцев назад

Duck tape fixes everthing! You just proved that it is not all the expensive gear, but the skill of the angler! well done!

@TheArtOfAlex 5 месяцев назад

I also have that, as a backup combo.. mine also broke.. on the first cast. the good thing, i have tested it togehter with the shop owner where I bought it. so I got it replaced immediately. the second did not snap until now put on a decent line, and you are good.. the rod is not that bad, also the reel, its plastic, but it is ok

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

I didn't like the reel at all honestly... it wasn't doing much better than the broken rod.

@DreadyEDDY710 5 месяцев назад

Always love good tip/advice videos but this one is baller good improving on ya

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

@noaahhhoke4012 Месяц назад

Show this man some respect 🫡

@Livetheoutdoors3 5 месяцев назад

That was a great vid! and i would love to see it with tips and tricks!

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! I definitely plan on making another one

@dannynewman1511 5 месяцев назад

I think you proved two points also and I would love to see you talk more about streamer fishing (micro) if you can.

@adamr1162 5 месяцев назад

Id love to see the tips and tricks video. Honestly, I don't care what im using when on the water. The time on the water and the moments of peace are worth every penny spent (or not spent!)

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

I’ll definitely have to do a tips and tricks video! Thanks for watching!

@davidleimeister5027 5 месяцев назад

Well per another video a stick works just fine. Beautiful fish and creek Jon.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

I forgot I made that stick video! It's been a while LOL Thanks for watching!

@m.h.english4773 5 месяцев назад

I own this setup, and have been having a ball catching creek chub galore not far from where I grew up in the Chicago suburbs, as well as smaller fisheries here in Northwest Indiana. I feel the same as you do about the reel for your set up in this video. That aside, it still catches fish, and performs even better when I switch the reel out for my Orvis Rocky Mountain 7/8 reel. You should do a fly fishing challenge video with this fly rod combo. I haven’t broke it yet despite having fished with it in considerable wind. But this would also make an interesting video of yours disproving the myth you need to be wealthy to enjoy this wonderful sport. Just don’t use any of the junk flies it ships with. Because if you do, that could be your only downfall. Keep up the good work. 😇

@zumalot 5 месяцев назад

All things considered, you did very well. To be honest, the guy you ran into gave me the creeps. Hopefully I would be close to my car and my cousins Smitty and Wes. I'm 69 now and can't remember stranger times. But hey, you moved along and made a productive day out of everything including that rod. Once I was fishing a stock tank, practicing my new attempt at fly fishing as friends had planned a trip to Colorado. I laid down the rod for a trip behind some bushes. During that short time, a bull named Firecracker stepped on my fly rod ending my short fly fishing career. Taking that hint I decided to take my favorite ultralight spinning reel with 4 lb test, Panther Martins and caught plenty of trout. The beauty of course was just being there with friends. I look forward to your next adventure and just maybe a 25 incher or better!

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Yeah there are some weird people out and about. Although this guy was just minding his business running a trap line I think, or something that wasn't fishing. But I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

@bobbygattens3083 5 месяцев назад

Hey I know the rod broke and I've been there. Yeah cheap rods are not made as well sometimes. However I'm glad to see you showing people that fly fishing is not a rich man's sport. I have expensive rods and cheap Chinese rods and have been successful with both. The important thing is to just go out and have fun. Been doing this for 30 years and didn't always have money to buy nice equipment. Great video. Keep up the good work.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed

@marisamontgomery7340 5 месяцев назад

you’re a perfection loop

@Pragwo1f 5 месяцев назад

Thoroughly enjoyed the vid. Ultimately, you proved the theory, but the manufacturers will, at the very least, have been embarassed. The last brown was stunning, and it never fails to impress me that you catch great fish in freezing weather and water- unthinkable in my part of the world.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed the vid! I’ve been struggling to catch fish myself now. But if you can find the right water you can still catch fish where I’m at

@kevinlaw4018 5 месяцев назад

Loving most all videos, currently i am somewhat local, living in southwest Virginia i am very interested in learning how you set up your fly rod and the types of leaders and line you use.

@scotthamilton9581 5 месяцев назад

Great video MacGyver or should we call you MacHardman. Lol

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Makes me want to watch MacGyver again! Thanks for watching!

@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy 5 месяцев назад

Will you do a video on how you fish? what streamer techniques you use? how you cast, how you choose a pattern and color and size? and how you move the streamer and how you find pockets, pools and runs to do your thing with? Please? TY!

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Of course!! I plan on doing a few videos like that this year

@johnt1877 5 месяцев назад

My first fly rod kit I purchased in the 1960s. I want to say that the fiberglass rod, reel, and level flyline cost me under $10. That rod never broke on me. The only rods I have broken are graphite rods. They get a little knick or bump, and they look fine, but then they snap. Personally, I don't need to see you get another cheap rod. People should learn by your video that they should get the best rod they can afford. Make sure it is not damaged when you buy it, and take good care of it. If you are just learning to fly fish, get a fairly rugged but inexpensive fly rod to learn on and see if you like the sport enough to buy a good rod. I think maybe a good learning video would be one where you discuss rod/line weights and lengths and where to use them. Also discuss tippet and leader size and how to use them together. I think a lot of beginners just tie on a tapered leader and use that without a tippet.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

That's a good suggestion! I plan on doing a few more "5 things I wish I knew" style videos this year. One for streamers, one for targeting wild trout, one for winter fly fishing, and things like that. I may do one more cheap - style rod and reel video. But It likely won't be an amazon video unless this one does really well.

@user-bj5bn9kb2i 5 месяцев назад

I would love some tips and I think u defenitly proved your theory!

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

I've got a streamer tips video written up! I just need the weather to cooperate so I can film it! Thanks for watching

@trailsandtopwater 5 месяцев назад

Cortland FairPlay definitely seems to be the best Uber cheap one you can get for the money. I bought one as a backup when I snapped my higher end trout rod (which is since repaired by manufacturer) and so far so good.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Agreed! I used one of those rods in a Walmart challenge a few years ago.

@mikemcgeehan4321 5 месяцев назад

That is awesome! Both theories are true. 😂👊🏼

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

That's what I like to hear! Thanks for watching!

@marisamontgomery7340 5 месяцев назад

top notch boysss

@Boxedbyhaz633 2 месяца назад

I live your videos I’m getting into fly fishing I’m saving up for the kit I’m halfway of saving up

@henryleslievermont6004 5 месяцев назад

Enjoyed, 😀 nice MacGyver 👍

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

MacGyver is a name I haven't heard in a while!! I used to watch that show with my grandpa as a kid haha

@MacDaddyDoubleD 5 месяцев назад

What a legend, just duct tapes it back together

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Desperate times call for desperate measure 😂 thanks for watching!

@troutfishing6623 5 месяцев назад

Broken rod or not you caught fish, nice one. What gear do you use to keep warm ?

@NotTheOnlyBaloney 5 месяцев назад

The $40 Martin combo has a fiberglass rod you could use as a hammer and an aluminum reel. I'd love to see you use that rod for a streamer tips video. Tight lines!

@Jjjhbyhjbgv 5 месяцев назад

I have that combo. Great value. Had to switch out line tho

@dawnfirephotography 5 месяцев назад

You did the right thing by finishing the video!

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

It definitely made it more fun! Thanks for watching

@charlesjohanesen1651 5 месяцев назад

Waiting for take two,but nice recovery

@DiscipleshipOutdoors 4 месяца назад

That rock and bridge in the thumbnail for this video I recognize anywhere lol definitely a good spot for some wild browns got a lot of awesome holes down from that bridge. Did you get to fish that hole at the bridge? Or the man made waterfall that goes across the stream? Nothing better then streamer fishing! Nice video! 🙏🏼🎣

@jonpetty1008 5 месяцев назад

Awesome video man! I’ve been wanting to get into streamer fishing and wanted to ask a question. I mainly fish Southern West Virginia and sometimes will fish the MNF and was wondering if a 6 or 7 weight would be more preferable for streamers and big browns?

@JP-dz7zu 5 месяцев назад

You can buy an inexpensive rod and also get good quality, something like the Orvis Encounter. If that breaks, they typically replace it.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Yeah I think if I do another one of these it will just be a budget combo. Like maybe a reddington, orvis, or TFO

@nypatriot308 5 месяцев назад

Ive caught so many fish on my 25 dollar eagle claw fiberglass 4wt and amazon reel

@wvfishingadventures1043 5 месяцев назад

Great video, I would like streamer tips

@trapperpak123 5 месяцев назад

Heck you proved that you don't even need a fly rod to catch trout you just used a stick a one point, but I would say when it comes to buying a rod and reel on a budget the best thing you can do is research and find reviews don't just buy the first thing that you see that, cause that's what happens to most people they buy the first thing they see and thenget mad when it breaks.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

I agree! I also forgot I even made the stick video until someone else mentioned it. That was such a funny video

@tonywalkingstick8883 5 месяцев назад

You, Jon, are definitely one of the very best fly fishermen on the planet. This has got to be also one of the most honest videos on the planet. My son Sky killed a hefty beautiful 8 point buck this past fall. He had to drag it out by himself up and over a steep mountain to get it to his vehicle and get it home. And then butcher it and prep for the freezer and cooking. He did every bit of it. You patched up that rod, caught fish, and did what you said you would do in some of the hardest conditions. That speaks volumes. Great and I mean Great video. Keep a positive attitude, clean language = clean landing, and the honest excitement when you set that hook that we have all come to appreciate and you'll do well. Can't wait to see what else 2024 brings us and always tight lines. Tony Walkingstick

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the kind words Tony!!! Glad you enjoyed the video

@becomingaman23 5 месяцев назад

My first rod and reel came from Walmart for $40. I found the closest fly shop and asked them to pick out $20 worth of flies that will catch me fish on that river. And the rest is history. I still have that 8 foot 6 weight rod and it works well for streamers on small rivers with lots of overhang. Just get started with what you can afford and if you don’t catch fish keep trying.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Great advice!! I couldn't agree more

@viking7560 5 месяцев назад

I’m not the least bit surprised a WV boy fixed a fly rod with duct tape and a stick and caught fish! 👏🏻👏🏻

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

You know it!! Always got some duck tape on me somewhere LOL

@robbieallan6522 5 месяцев назад

I bought a £35 7wt fly rod n reel and its OK but I'm not much of a fly fisherman so don't often use it but when I have caught fish it didn't snap also the line on it was OK for casting.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Better than what I used LOL

@nickk88285 5 месяцев назад

My first rod was some 3wt maxacatch from amazon and I was so excited that I immediately went to a family friend’s farm and started poor attempts at casting, at one point I had left my fly in the water to check my phone for a few minutes and my line started moving and next thing you know I was hooked to a literal 25 pound carp. I eventually landed it but the pressure from the fish ripped the reel from the reel seat destroying the rod lol.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

LOL that's a hilarious story!! At least you got the fish!!

@nickk88285 5 месяцев назад

@@hardmanfishing 5 years of fly fishing and my largest fish on the fly was 15 minutes in haha

@perfectleveladventurefishi619 5 месяцев назад

good info

@kirksoutdooradventures 5 месяцев назад

Yes 😮🤯😂

@ellrrz 5 месяцев назад

Is there a reason for the line wrapping around that rid at 12:26 I’ve seen other videos with that as well. Is it just from the excess line that’s out getting crossed over or is there a reason behind that?

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

It just happens while you're casting from time to time, more specifically when you're casting at awkward angles OR (if you're like me) and cast while you're walking or moving. Sometimes I don't recognize it even happens and keep fishing. Whenever I realize it I fix it because it's not ideal

@marisamontgomery7340 5 месяцев назад

look at you go

@loydtruss 5 месяцев назад

Fantastic footage of what can be accomplished if you are genuinely invested in what you are doing---and in your case, you proved your point even fishing with a cheap flyrod combo. This is why I enjoy watching your videos, especially those featuring you fishing the steamer. Thanks for sharing

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

I’m glad you enjoyed it! It was not my intended outcome for the day but at least it turned out alright

@cradford875 5 месяцев назад

I would return that setup right back to Amazon.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

I really should honestly. Why didn't I think of that LOL

@cradford875 5 месяцев назад

Amazon is great with returns, especially with situations like this.@@hardmanfishing

@yojimbo9 5 месяцев назад

im all for saving a penny, but you can find good stuff cheap second hand. most of my rods and reels are from estate sales

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Definitely a good idea!!

@larryhudson4511 5 месяцев назад

My preferred rod stick splint is laurel and I use camo duct tape ...

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Sounds like you've been here a time or two! Thanks for watching Larry!!

@larryhudson4511 5 месяцев назад

@@hardmanfishing raising 2 boys I've made field "repairs" more than once

@RevelsGang 5 месяцев назад

I would love streamer tips

@Trails_trout_surf 5 месяцев назад

I have used an old fly rod from my grand father and it’s not a Bamboo one it was a little rettt nice rod for a couple months over the summer and this winter I got a proper fly rod from OTF I am getting an orvis reel soon.. but in the mean time I am just using some 50 dollar Amazon reel it. Catches fish tho

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Yep! In my opinion you can use a pretty cheap reel and get away with it pretty easily. All It does is hold line in most circumstances when trout fishing.

@Trails_trout_surf 5 месяцев назад

@@hardmanfishing yeah

@johnhusted8453 5 месяцев назад

Good video…my opinion: spend the money! Lol

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Agreed... unless you don't have the money to spend!

@jasongreen5470 5 месяцев назад

Yes would like to see a budget combo rod and reel say around $150 max

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Budget rod combo versus battle!!

@PlayinNgaming 5 месяцев назад

That's crazy my $50 walmart fly rod has caught tons of trout

@michaelsmith7193 5 месяцев назад

So disappointing to see that rod snap under such limited stress. Many may find it hard to believe, but back in the 1960’s that company made some really excellent fiberglass fly rods.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

So I've heard. I actually chose them because I knew of them and figured it would be slightly better quality.

@Ivan-o2w 2 дня назад

Fun times when I had a cheap three wt

@PoutinePete 5 месяцев назад

Do you go barbless with your flies, hooks and lures? I'm definitely considering it for next season; I'm just curious of your opinion. Obviously you lose more fish but damage them less.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

yep, only thing that I'm usually not going barbless on is streamers. But nymphs and dry flies are almost always barbless

@duckmanco04 5 месяцев назад

Watching your other videos where you slay trout on streamers, and hearing how simple you make it - I have to ask. Do you ever use versileaders or sink tips or sinking line? Or is it maybe 95% of the time you’re using just level flouro tippet off the floating line?

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

I'd say 95% of the time I'm using floating line, I just like that I can control it better. The tippet I do usually taper from like 20 or 16 pound floro down to 2x or 0x or something just to help with casting.

@wnctarheel9626 5 месяцев назад

I’m still pretty new to fly fishing so I would appreciate some tips on streamer fishing regardless of what rod/reel you use.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

I plan on doing that for sure! I have a "5 things I wish I knew" video already written out. I just need some weather to help me out.

@landonedwards7504 5 месяцев назад

Somewhere I've got a story written by my gg-grandfather who was born near Greensboro, NC about a boyhood adventure where he went into the mountains near the VA/NC line with some string and a hook made of bent wire. He caught a couple of trout using some kind of bugs he found. This was probably 1830-ish time frame. The point being you can be downright primitive in your approach. If the trout are hungry, you can catch them on almost anything. The major disappointment is when you pay money for something so poorly made that it fails immediately. Fishing is supposed to be fun, and challenge your awareness of nature. It's not supposed to be a crash course in engineering.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

That’s awesome!! I’ve thought about doing a challenge like that some day. Just sounds like a fun experiment. Thanks for watching!

@senorarabassa 5 месяцев назад

What rod and reel do you currently use

@FishingWithLardAlmighty 5 месяцев назад

Do you need good quality gear to catch fish? No. Does it help? Yes. That was one expensive brown trout!

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Agree 100%!

@Stevensfishingreel 5 месяцев назад

nothing tape can’t fix😂

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Duck tape fixes everything!! Everyone should have a roll in their car

@briljantje9583 5 месяцев назад

Haha, that $85 rod broke down on a relatively small brownie.. 🙃

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

I know... absolutely ridiculous

@briljantje9583 5 месяцев назад

yep@@hardmanfishing

@duke2043 5 месяцев назад

There are cheap rods and then really cheap rods.Honestly best buying a Redington or Syndicate spend $300 or so for a rod.

@devinshook3289 5 месяцев назад

Honestly, i would not spend less than around 100 dollars for a rod. I understand a cheaper rod can work, but if you have the money its well worth it for simple enjoyment. If you cant afford it, thats a different story.

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

I agree for the most part! I think there area a lot of good combos for that $150 dollar range

@brianmoeller6839 5 месяцев назад

Well apparently you do need a decently priced rod to trout fish

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Or just a decent rod LOL price may not be the entire issue here

@eastcoastoutdoors3763 5 месяцев назад

I see why you said the reel was garbage it sounds like garbage lol

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

Oh it was, only surpassed by the broken rod

@tonycamplin8607 5 месяцев назад

Well done for persevering, at least you succeed in the end. I'm very surprised that that Shakespeare rod broke, here in the UK Shakespeare have a good reputation for producing high quality tackle. Maybe their USA tackle comes from a different source?

@hardmanfishing 5 месяцев назад

I have no idea... here in the US Shakespeare is generally looked at (at least amongst my friends and I) as kind of a cheaper option. But I wouldn't have expected it to break so easily.

@tonycamplin8607 5 месяцев назад

@hardmanfishing Maybe it was faulty, persumably you got a refund/replacement from Amazon. In the UK you're protected by the consumer protection laws and they would cover this. Incidentally in the UK it's the supplier that you bought it from who is responsible and by law they have to put right any faults, it is not the manufacturer. Don't know what happens in the USA.