AMAZON FLY FISHING CHALLENGE || Fly Fishing For Beginners (Brook Trout) 

Fly fishing sound so fun I can’t wait to learn!

I’m an old fart that’s been fishing my whole life and I really enjoyed this video. You broke it down really well and spoke some truths (like presentation over fly selection) that don’t get talked about as much as they should. If anybody out there is wondering if they can do it, you proved that they can. Find a little piece of water that you can get familiar with, get the bare minimum of gear that you need, and work on approaching the water and presenting the fly. The fish will eventually take care of the rest. (ps - Please exclude me from the giveaway - I’m set!)

Our season opens on April 15th in the mean time I get to watch you catch fish!

thanks for the video. Nice rod set.

Amazing video love you’re content you’re fishing tips are very help full just starting fly fishing

Great video ! Thanks

Good job !

Love the video

I would love to get into fly fishing. Not sure what to buy some days , I love to trout fish and I love to chase natives with my ultralight. But fly fishing is my dream. Please help me out with this.

I've been loving your videos, I'm always blown away by the quality despite being a relatively small channel. Keep up the great work. I don't have much in the way of good fly fishing where I live but I've been planning a trip to some trout water this spring with some friends who have never fly fished. I'm sufficiently equipped with my own fly fishing gear but I'm trying to come up with some more for my friends so they can have a great first experience and hopefully continue fly fishing. This setup would really help us out so I figured I'd throw my hat in the ring. Either way I'm looking forward to your next adventure!

John, I've been watching your videos for about 10 months now. I'm still fairly new to this incredible sport (and art). I learn so much from your videos and appreciate your love and passion for fly fishing. It's contagious. Thanks for your enthusiasm and willingness to share your knowledge!

My name is Frank , I am 77 years old, I on a fix income . Can't afford the beautiful Fly rod set . I sure would like to try to fly fish. You can catch the trout.please give me some consideration.thanks , god bless.

These videos are incredible I think I might start fly fishing cause of your videos, I'm goin to visit Montana so I could use a fly rod.

I got into fly fishing on an 45$ Martin kit, a cheap heavy crappy rod with garbage line and a trash reel but it helped me get the basics, even just casting in my driveway was addicting. Since then I went fishing once this past summer and caught no fish on the fly but plenty with the spinning reel, today I am going to a local stocked pond with my 9’ 5wt Clearwater and a box of self toed flies.

Nice video, you don't need a 900 dollar rod to catch fish and good advice on the fly choice, if it looks like food and is presented properly the trout will eat it. Tight lines from Scotland

Just getting into fly fishing here in Canada, wish you were closer to give me pointers. love the videos

What brand is that, I’m looking to get into fly fishing and looking for a setup

The first good fly line I purchased as a new fly fisherman blew my mind how a good line could make such a huge positive difference in my fishing. I think any of the cheaper combos are more than fine but they really lack decent line. I’d rather fish a $70 combo with a $100 fly line than a sage esn with a $20 line. Great video and content!!! Thanks.

You should make a video where you tie a fly and then fish it Nice video

I love watching your vids I’ve learned a lot from these vids

I want to try to get into fly fishing looks like a blast

This was a great intro video from start to finish. From the initial set up , how to properly handle fish to be released, to reading the water, and showing that you don't need an equipment layout of thousands to get into fish. That first brookie you had looked like it had some beautiful coloration in the brief glimpse of it we got. You also do a great job of promoting the sport. Your ending statement about counting your blessings and enjoy that you can be out there, whether you catch a fish or not, was spot on. Thanks for the opportunity to win this outfit as well. Take care and God bless. 👊🏼🇺🇸 P.S. No offense, but I'll take100, or more, of these beautiful fish over that orange fish you had in the last video any day of the week. 😉

You make fly fishing look SO easy! Lol I watched these RU-vid guys showing all these fancy casts I went and stayed hung up in the tree's! Lol you have your own casting style and it works, I gave up and went back to tenkara fishing, I still want you to try it! You can get a perfect drift by keeping the line out of the water!

Another awesome video, you need to get Andrew out of Florida and back on the creek with you! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

Excellent work showing everyone how really simple fishing the fly is! Your "b" roll really shows the beauty and serenity of the places that fishing takes us. Keep it up. Really enjoy the channel!

As always,thanks! Rick

When you think about it, most of my spinning rods cost almost to more than my fly set ups…It may be expensive but fly fishing is fun!

John, Love your videos!! I’ve done a little fly fishing in the past but then I got married and had kids and all my free time was taken up. 25 years later my kids are grown up and I just got divorced so I’m looking to find a hobby to keep me busy. I live in eastern Pa where there are a lot of good trout streams and spring time is here. I currently don’t have any gear but will be looking for or winning some soon. Thanks for the Great videos!

I enjoy your videos. Thank you for reviewing this combo I have no fly shops near me and I've been wondering about these wild water packages

Sweet video as always! I've always wanted to get out there and fly fish, but nervous about the cost of supplies. Thanks for alleviating some of the financial burden!

Great video. And great job explaining and showing that you don’t have to be rich to get started in fly fishing. Seems like a great starter kit to get involved in the sport.

Awesome video, good quality?

Bro how are we both ganna do a Amazon fly ride video this week🤦‍♂️. I caught a trophy brown on a 10ft 3wt though.

Enjoy the video .... but bro ... you left the plastic wrapping on the cork handle🤣🤷‍♂️.... pet piv

About three years ago I made a good friend who was obsessed with fly-fishing. He was from Montana where there are tons of lakes all within a very close distance of his house. I wanted to find a nice video to start to learn how to and this was the first one I came across. Thanks for making it.

You whacked em. Nicely done! Hopefully some people are inspired to get out there and do it themselves too. Tight lines!

My dad always fished with his fly pole and he passed away 5 years ago. I regret that I never had him teach me the art. One of those regrets that will last my life time. Watching your videos brings back days fishing with him. I saw him catch a native Brookie in a lil spring fed run that wasn't 2 foot across at it's widest and no more than 12" at it's deepest spot. I love to have that fly rod today.

Thanks for the vid. I really enjoy your vids since I'm new to the sport. I just got a Amazon rod and reel for Father's Day so it's encouraging to see you don't have to throw down a ton of money to get fishing. I've been up to one of our epic AZ creeks but it was muddy after a summer rain so was a raging torrent. Didn't really know what I was doing and no luck but like you said, just beautiful being there.

It’s self explanatory because fish DON’T care what gear you’re using. They don’t look up and say “nah he’s using Walmart brand fly rod, it’s not an Orvis “ Lol so people that have been told fly fishing is expensive don’t know what they’re talking about.

Picked up the same 3 wt. set up almost a month ago just to have for small stream fishing up in the Sierra mountains where I have seen 4" to 10" inch fish 🐠🐟....works great 👍 have caught alot of fish on it , wet flies , streamers and nymphs ....thinking about a 1- 2 wt. Next ....thanks for the vids ....cheers

Jon you picked a hell of a stream for that challenge!! Dang that worked very well for ya!!! Beautiful fish bro!!!! Loved it…. Pass that rod on….

I'm out in Brevard NC, I'm lucky to be around so many beautiful creeks to catch wilds in. Enjoyed the video. The smaller wild ones will definitely superman out your net😂

Hey bud, I'm curious about the rest of your gear. Mostly your wading boots/waders and what not. I'm recently getting into fly fishing, end of last season here in NY and I've just done all my wading in regular clothes which obviously isn't great for any time other Summer lol. I actually bought the wild water 9ft 5wt kit, it seems to work really well! Have picked up some good knowledge and a handful of flies from some local shops. Which I think is often understated for newbie fly fisherman, if you don't know what flies to use/ what hatches are happening in your area. Go to your local shop, they're usually very knowledgeable on those kinds of things! Thanks for the videos man, your production value is through the roof!

Good fly rods are considerably more expensive than when I started... But there have always been cheap rods. Some are alright, and some are total junk. I learned the phrase "buy once, cry once," and to some degree this holds true with fly fishing. Some of these kits come with junk rods/reels, and an untapered fly line (which is far more difficult to fish with). I purchased a decent rod when I started, and it is still used as a spare, or a rod for someone else to use when I take them out to show them fly-fishing. There are some very good quality used used rods for sale as well, and I believe some of the better rods will still come with great warranties. If you are going to purchase that first "inexpensive" rod, I would do the research and look at reviews. Make sure if they come with line, that it is some sort of tapered line. I would not look for a cheaper setup if I were fishing for larger fish such as steelhead or saltwater.

HI your videos are great... got into fly fishing 2 years ago after 40 years ago u expain and show how to stuff very well. fly tieing as well. going to N.C. trout fishing 4/26 PUT ME IN FOR ROD STMUFF useing a 6wt. now. stocked 2 times a week i will see what happens, THANKS FOR THE VIDEOS

You caught fish with your reasonably priced Amazon set up! Point made. Personally, I purchase and use Redington gear which is of high quality for the money. Thanks for this and your other videos.

Hi guys, I keep tuning in from time to time I watch your casting and working with the line but I just can’t get it. Specially the false casting. Why are you doing that? That Colorado pt 1 video was brilliant 🤩 I’m in Scotland so don’t pick my comments for the prize kit. Take it easy.

Two questions: 1. Are you particular to one type of floatant over another, What is your favorite? 2. What is your “big camera” brand and model? All of your videos are really high quality and I appreciate that!

I gotta admit ... you have put out some quality content in the past but I feel that this is one of your better videos. Why ? Cause there is Soooo much in this short video especially for a fly fishing newbe. Starting with a beginner/all affordable fly fishing combo, to environment selection, fish location, fly selection, setup and presentation. This just goes to show one can catch fish with a stick and line. I am not a beginner but I don't know what beginner/seasoned fisher who would not have enjoyed catching the fish you did. Especially that absolutely stunning Native Brookie at the 14 Minute Mark in the video. 👍well done !

Great content my friend! So good the ole girl doesn't just tolerate but dare I say watches and may learn something while I binge. I'm just getting back into fly fishing from maybe 2 decades off...watching your Channel has gotten me pumped! Haha you are the man! Just saw you are giving away yet another rod... Helping out the fly fishing community from ethics to gear.

Lovin these vidz man🙂👍...I do wonder, how well this setup works on a body of water that's more "stable" as apposed to a river or stream (ie. lake fishing at dawn or sunset). Totally appreciate you makin this and plz keep em comin. Peace ✌😎

I think the mysticism comes from the snobs and royalty from England. In the day it was the sport of kings ! But, places like ORVIS and others similar don't help. I've used the finest equipment money can buy. When you're standing in a stream with $300 Simms waders, $200 Simms vest, $130 wader boots, $75 net, $325 Able Trout1 and an $800 Sage rod , $80 Tilley hat and $170 Costa Del Mar shades at first it felt like a million bucks ! Eventually I became embarrassed and didn't want to be that fisherman any longer ! I remember once standing in a stream under the covered bridge on the Mohican in Ohio. Some guy walking up the bank stopped and asked, you're not from around here, are you ! After that I came back down to earth. I build my own rods, tie my flies and leaders. But you are 100% correct ! Anyone can do it on a budget ! And ORVIS is way overrated ! Most of their flies are tied in Pakistan or Vietnam !

awesome vid broski. keepin it fishy!.......im a fishing rod collector of sorts.....i even got antique steel square rods an my grandpas old cane pole

just discovered your videos mate. I come from southern Québec, where the apalachian moutains finish.I was glad go see the southern part is doing good. Loved your videos on wild browns. Keep 'em up mate!!

Don't need the rod set up but nice lesson with a cheaper set up!. When I first got into fly fishing, I went 19 times before I landed my 1st trout!! Been hooked ever since! I had my best year last year so looking forward to the upcoming season! Oh, and yes. It's all about the solitude, nature, surroundings, wildlife and peace with your soul! Well Done!

Great video! Bought a Wildwater kit from Amazon since it has everything but a net. Got the 9' 5 wt . Nice. Caught 12 trought in my first weekend with it. Serious fun.

Hey mate watching from Australia 🇦🇺 👍 wicked video just been kicking back the last few day been binge watching alot of your vids been great keep it up!!🤙

when i was in high school, was fishing spruce run creek in central PA near the reservoir. pulled out a 19” native brookie. huge hooked jaw. tossed a mepps 00 upstream and teased it just outside of a sunken tree route system, and saw a flash and a big tug. some of the finest brookie fishing in the country there with most being 7-8”.

Nice job 👍 I don’t need the rod(I’d pay it forward) I just wanted to let you know I’ve recently discovered you & enjoy watching. This was an excellent video dispelling any hesitation with getting into fly fishing.

Hello from Texas. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Love watching you. Your content is great. Thanks for all you do for the sport. Would love this rod to get my kids started.

So... when you cast out your fly as you said you'll feel a tug then set the hook , then pull the fly line on the rod (don't use the reel) to catch the fish right ??? So when do you ever use the reel on a fly rod set up ??? Sorry I am just trying to get ready for my first experience in April of trying something new since I gave up 32 years ago at 16 to was just to frustrating and I had no help really or instruction. Mike from Canada 🇨🇦

yes, new to fly fishing about 5 yrs. started with a 13 ft. Tenkara. Have a 9 1/2 ft. 5wt. Need some thing smaller for the small streams. Love the video!!

This guy has to be one of my favorite fly fishing RU-vidr because of the amazing content

Location ...location....location. they do not care where your gear comes from. Great video, another awesome installment.

Agree & disagree,buying a combo online is hit or miss proposition,the best way is to visit a local shop if possible & explain what you need & get a well balanced outfit,the information is very good,I've bought outfits online & been let down with quality,agree not everyone can or has a fly shop near by,just my thoughts,tight lines & bent rods 🤙

Thank You for educating Me about Fly Fishing I Inquired a Few Videos Ago This Vid Taught me Alot! Thank You

I have a lot of work to do! I bought a tenkara rod and have only been catching bluegill, crappie and sunfish. Fishing with a standard fly fishing rod seems like a lot of work.

I’ve been fly fishing for about 2 years now and love it, I’m only 14 so not really many trout clubs I can join in my area but I love fly fishing and never want to go back to, I use an orvis clear water right now and my reel broke so I’m just using a 20$ Amazon reel and it’s actually not bad

I’m not interested in the combo but I still wanted to leave a comment. I enjoy the channel and quality of the streams and fish on here as well. The information given was great. But for someone who is new to fly fishing it can be somewhat intimidating. Highly recommend those who are getting into fly fishing practice their casting in the yard or local pond to get the mechanics of it. Too many false cast too fast and too long. Remember, you don’t catch fish with your fly out of the water and the longer you keep waving the rod. The greater the chance of spooking the fish. Also, I don’t recommend a guide fishing local waters. Many will tell you to get a guide and you don’t need to. RU-vid has many videos on casting and reading the water. Your video alone had great information on reading the water. Keep it up!!!

I just found your channel. I’m looking for an inexpensive combo to start. If you have a recommendation I would appreciate it

Great video! I’ve been spin fishing for trout up here in western NC and SC for about 2 yrs now. I’ve been wanting to get a fly rod as it seems a lot more challenging not to mention I would be able to fish different waters that can not be fished with spinning reels. If I win the fly rod you will definitely get some good laughs at me trying to figure out what I’m doing if you tune in to my brothers channel at swampstalker outdoors!!! Lol..

People rip on these Amazon rods. You obviously have knowledge and technique, so it more the fisherman than the equipment. You'd get the same results with a $800 or is or what ever rod

Great video…been wanting to try the short Wildwater rod from Amazon…glad to know you like it…I was wanting me a cheap light and short rod for those bushy small creeks…probably gonna have to try this one

I love that you start off by saying fly fishing has a misconception as an elitist form of fishing. It's the opposite. Also fly fishing is not just for trout which is another misconception mainly because of movies and other depictions. I have never fished for trout on a fly rod in the 30 years I've been fly fishing. Mainly because in my area we have warm water that doesn't support trout year round. Love the channel.

My buddy showed me this video because I am looking into fly fishing but I can’t afford the really expensive rods so thanks for making this video showing me there are options that don’t cost that much at are good quality. I’m from Pennsylvania so it’s almost a sin not to fish around we’re I live

I’ve been trying to learn more about fly fishing and reel fishing because my son has become obsessed with it. I noticed that you cast your fly rods sideways. Most other fly fishing videos cast overhead. Is there a reason you do this other than just comfort from when you started fishing with a spinning reel set up? I notice spinning reel fishermen tend to cast sideways like that more than overhead.

I really enjoy watching these videos! I am trying to get into fly fishing but I have a very big fly rod for smallie fishing . If I won the giveaway it would be amazing because then I could venture into the small trout creeks around me.

I can start spinner fishing for 25 dollars. Rod and reel plus bait. I dont care how cheap you find fly gear you can't do it for that cheap. I love fly fishing but this is a disingenuous video and you know it. This video should be encouraging people to get out and fish no matter the gear. Learn to love it and save up to upgrade to the next step in your adventure. All with love.

Hey man love the videos. I have a question. So I really like to fly fishing with streamers like you guys and I can use the small ones pretty good, but when it come to articulated streamers I really struggle and never catch fish. Is there and tips and triy you could give me?

Great video thank you. All my rods/reels are from Amazon. Some fly lines and all terminal tackle except flies. You are correct! You don’t have to spend a lot of money.

I've never touched a fly rod in my life... But I don't have rivers near me, can I use a regular Fly rod in salt water? I'm so tempted to try fly fishing out in the sea.

Great videos! I've been shopping Amazon for my gear for a few months, not everything, but there some good inexpensive finds!

Been watching for a few weeks, that I'd join. Never won anything in my life probably won't this either. Thanks for the chance!

Great video, and good stuff for someone starting out. Thank you. Don't pick me, I fly fish, give it to someone new to the sport. Thanks again

awesome video.......been watching your videos for a couple of weeks now and I have to say that they are pretty doggone good. I have watched lots of other fly fishing videos and I think yours is right up there in the top 5. You hit the proverbial nail on the head in doing this challenge. You o not need to spend lots of money to go fly fishing , and it is also very rewarding way to fish. Anybody can catch a bass or catfish......kinda like hauling a sink out of a lake........but having to fight the fish on such a small tippet to me is the real challenge. Some of these smaller trout in these small streams is the real challenge of fishing.

Great job man! Clear water combo is a really decent cheap combo. Onward and upward my friend hope you get everyone fly fishing.

Awesome video and job and I agree you don’t need to the most expensive gear, you should improve you keep upgrading because of the sensitivity in the rods help make you better fly fisherman in my opinion

damn it. I wish I saw this sooner !!! I'd love to get this rod! I JUST got into spin reel fishing, but I'd love to try to get into fly fishing also.

I bought this same Combo to do small creek fishing. I just recently used mine and I caught a 12" rainbow and it held up great.

Thanks for the beginner help. Have followed your videos a while. Next need some fly tying advice.

Nice job Mountaineer enjoyed the video DON’T need the rod just keep doing what you do! Enjoying fishing

Just moved to California from Kansas cause of the military!! Going to learn to fly fish in the sierra mountains. I'm so excited!

Nice little budget setup. I’ve been looking for something decent for my daughter who just got started trout fishing and wants to fly fish with me.

I really love flyfishing I’ve been doing it for six years I’m 12 years old and I still haven’t caught a lot of trout I’m thinking it might be my rod because my rod is bright yellow but if you have any suggestions on anything I was thinking of spray painting it just let me know

This was the first fly rod I bought when I first started 6-7 years ago, I still use it as my backup fly rod and always bring it with me incase a friend of mine wants to learn

i dont know why people think that it is so expencive i have just got my first ever setup, flies rod and reel for £150 thats less than some of my spinning combos

Neat challenge! I noticed the reel resembles the Maxxon Outfitter reels. Keep up the good work!

Accidentally turned my 9ft rod into a 8'6 thanks to a tree. It was too long for the small creeks near me and I always turned to my ultralight spinning setup rather than the fly. Definitely getting a lighter rod for this season.

I have an 8 foot 3 weight made by G Loomis thats perfect fo4 this stream ....BIG FUN

Awesome, really nice video. Very calm and super zen. Keep posting, great content, love it!!