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MaydewithLoveProductions - 6 years ago

I am so proud of you, Nick! I love how positive you always are!!

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

MaydewithLoveProductions thanks for the fly rod baby!!!!!

Joshua Skorick - 6 years ago

looks so much fun, I just bought a $800 fly rod, but one thing to try is bed bass with a streamer fly.

Colin MacMillan - 6 years ago

Love the new content Nick!

Noah S. - 6 years ago

Fly Fishing for panfish is a BLAST, and a great way to get into the sport! I have been fly fishing since I was six and that is the exact way I started. I have a few tips for you for your next fly fishing outing- 1) When you are striping the fly back to you, try to slow down the retrieve. this will entice more fish to bite. 2) when fishing for panfish hopper droppers are your best friend (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWgY2oOBsN8)! some hoppers I suggest are the Baby Boy Hopper/Charlie boy hopper (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LH4TMZkVTs) also the S. S. Panfish Killer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNBCH_ktblk). Good luck, Have fun and Tight-lines!

BADFISHHHHHH - 6 years ago

See ya later buddy

RouseOutdoors - 6 years ago

Awesome, man! I’ve been wanting to get into fly fishing for a while. Looks like a blast!

Daniel Caballero Fernández - 6 years ago

Congratulation!! I'm fly fisherman too, and if you want any advice, I think you should do shorter stops in the cast and try to cast with your wrist, it will improve them. If you like this type of fishing I reconmend you tying your own flys and try to go fishing for trout with flies. Any questions you have, please ask me if you want.

BassGeek - 6 years ago

Look like a pro to me. Of course I couldn't tell you what a pro looks like I haven't touched a fly rod.

Jooson Kim - 6 years ago

also they aren't called lures, they are flies when you are fly fishing.....keep up the good work mate. Also, roll casting is key for bank fishing if you dont have waders. I roll cast about 75% of the time...

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Jooson Kim - 6 years ago

life changing is right!!!! I love fly fishing, a little too much....lol. Welcome to the community!!!

L P - 6 years ago

You are so nice to the fish “see you later buddy”

OccasionalGamer - 6 years ago

Also, learn to roll cast. It will really help you in those brushy areas!

OccasionalGamer - 6 years ago

Fly fishing is so much fun. It is a whole new dimension to the activity,.

Vicente Herrera - 6 years ago

That's a pretty sick set up you got there

VitalFishing - 6 years ago

fly fishing looks like a blast, might have to give it a try

Jonathan Petty - 6 years ago

Your technique wasn’t that bad but when you are casting try bringing your rod from 10-2 like on a clock

Bradley Larson - 6 years ago

Tie your own flies go buy bps beginner kit for 100 bucks you can tie some pretty good flies

Roy G - 6 years ago

youre annoying af

Fanboy 765 - 6 years ago

And also try to use a net more often cause it is easy to damage a rod when lifting fish ive broke a couple in my day by doing that

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Fanboy 765 - 6 years ago

Try some wooly buggers and poppers for bigger bass

Arnoud van den Heuvel - 6 years ago

Very nicely done! Not bad at all for a first time! And quite a few caught on the first day... Been addicted to it for maybe 2 years now, still feels like the first time... ;-)

Cheng Lee - 6 years ago

Bro, look into roll casts. It'll be super useful with your style of fishing. Thank me later!
Anyway, that's an insane rod setup you got there for a beginner! Your gf is a keeper! Not going to forget to mention the bonus FIL you're gonna have.

Robertas Klemanskis - 6 years ago

I was addicted to spin and feeder fishing.. but after I took on fly fishing I cant let it go all my other gear is just siting in the corner :D It seems like the only way to fish... exploring the rivers almost neck deep sometimes :D , making my own flies and etc... The possibilities are endless with a fly rod.. you will fish in so many places that you would have not thought of it ... :) Good luck and all the best :)

Chanro Du Toit - 6 years ago

I loved this video I'm addicted toe this vid it's so satisfying

Chanro Du Toit - 6 years ago

That was probably one of the most relaxing fishing vids I've ever seen

BFries55 - 6 years ago

My first time went a lot worse lol

Grizzly Beard Outdoors - 6 years ago

You look so different all clean shaven bro but you look good man

The River Steward - 6 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLIgA5iYSs&t=14s

jhann990 - 6 years ago

Nice one Nick. Great to see you catching on the fly! Sending thanks for your great videos from the UK.

The River Steward - 6 years ago

I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLIgA5iYSs&t=14s

Adrenalinejunky - 6 years ago

When are you gonna release 618fishing.com ???

The River Steward - 6 years ago

I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLIgA5iYSs&t=14s

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Skidin Dingo - 6 years ago

hey, 618, im pumped to see you fly fishing. i wanted to extend you an offer of getting some flies from me. i tie them, and over the winter i worked out a few patterns, but have no way to test them myself for another month or so, and i want a wider test range. is there some way i could send you a half dozen flies to try out as kind of an "experimental fly challenge" or something?

The River Steward - 6 years ago

I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLIgA5iYSs&t=14s

Tony Santoro - 6 years ago

Nick, for a slower steady retrieve, learn the hand twist technique. 1:10 in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=30&v=w9bwP2amPKU

The River Steward - 6 years ago

I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLIgA5iYSs&t=14s

Mash Bassing - 6 years ago

Some of my favorite flys are Cooper John's wooly buggers poppers streamer's for big bass and spider fly's and nimphs for big bluegill

mjwiley75 - 6 years ago

form looks good for beginner! Glad to see you with fly rod. Was wondering if you had ever tried it. Have to get you up to NE Iowa with me for some stream fishing for trout! Streams/rivers present the need for more technique (mending line) than when you fish still water. Keep it up, you are doing great!

James Lewis - 6 years ago

Try a roll cast for those tight areas along the bank where you can't cast as well. Congrats and welcome to flyfishing. Great job for your first time.

Texan1048 - 6 years ago

Good job! You did great! Catching fish with any new set-up or technique is always nice! Keep at it and you'll be flying that thing all over the lake in no time! I've always wanted to get into fly fishing.. I actually inherited a cheap martin rod/reel from an uncle. I snapped it in two on the first cast lol. Oops.

The River Steward - 6 years ago

I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLIgA5iYSs&t=14s

Carroll Ault - 6 years ago

I think it's awesome that you have picked up fly fishing some of the largest fish eat the smallest fly I hope to see more fly fishing videos you can catch countless species great video bro

mahoganychinchilla - 6 years ago

OMg I'm from the northern part of IL and just got my first fly setup this chirstmas and have been waiting to get out to fish. I got into fly tying as well and have tied so many flies already. I would recommend trying that out as its really cool to make your own lures. Love the channel!!

PEnCaRi kAYu - 6 years ago

Great dude...

Connor J - 6 years ago

I have been fly fishing in Utah for a long time, in fact, I learned to fly fish before I learned to cast fish. One of the best drills that I did learning was, take a small towel and put it under your arm then put a belt around your torso with your casting arm in above the elbow as well. This will make sure you are only using your elbow to control the cast, which is the best way to start. Also, I noticed that you were breaking your wrist. In cast fishing you want your wrist to bend, but in fly fishing, this is the kiss of death. Hope this helps!

James - 6 years ago

I could tell you'd love fly fishing. anyone who loves using 2lb test is just the person to love fly fishing. why? That is my story. I am self taught and have lots to learn. I have only caught very small fish, but I have caught some on the fly. just keep at it.

Bravo25 - 6 years ago

#trees

Bravo25 - 6 years ago

Sweet new sounds...I am just learning to fly fish. Love it!!

Fat Neck - 6 years ago

Great video. I love your excitement no matter what size fish you catch. Keep up the good work sir.

The River Steward - 6 years ago

I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLIgA5iYSs&t=14s

Disciple - 6 years ago

That looks sick!

David Donahue - 6 years ago

Nick, super happy you've turned to fly fishing. Always wondered if you would. I've been fly fishing for about 2 years now and it's hard to go back to a casting reel. Keep up the great videos and tight lines!

Joseph Tranquillo - 6 years ago

practice your "D" loop casting for tight quarters, and summertime popper fishing is even more exciting. congrats you did well!

Hamid Baaoui - 6 years ago

I don't know what I'm doing. Best technique. :)

nicksteroni - 6 years ago

Awesome video ! One tip- Before picking up the line off the water to make your back cast, MAKE SURE you first remove all of the slack in the line from the reel forward towards the fly. This includes any curves laying on the water or even line bowed between the guides. You want the energy of your back cast to be used exclusively on moving the line straight back in your back cast, not taking up slack. This will greatly increase the line speed which will eliminate the line dropping behind you and catching the brush / trees. Keep up the awesome vids !!!

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Logan Kitchen - 6 years ago

Dude, I've been watching for a long time, but it's even better now that you've "seen the light". Haha. I switched to a fly rod a few years back and love it.

To get some big bass try a sinking or sink tip line and some clouser minnows and Wooley buggers. Going a bit deeper with those flies is awesome.

You can also tie a smaller fly behind a bigger one. I've hooked up two fish that way.

The River Steward - 6 years ago

I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLIgA5iYSs&t=14s

Brady Jhonson - 6 years ago

Pls do a lot more fly fishing

Catfish_ cody785 - 6 years ago

The River Steward lol

The River Steward - 6 years ago

I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLIgA5iYSs&t=14s

Pwrcritter - 6 years ago

Welcome to a new obsession!

Ray Day - 6 years ago

That looks like the perfect spot to throw a dry dropper (generally a very small nymph tied to the shank of a dry fly) any time especially a hatch because you can cover two areas of where fish are going to be feeding, top water and subsurface, and you can adjust the length of the leader between the two flies to work with the depth of wherever you're fishing, it works best first and last hour when it's calm but there's still just a little bit of ripple to make your top fly move up and down slightly which will make your bottom fly do the same and it'll look like natural moment. it's basically bobber fishing with a worm but now your bobber catches fish too. And if those fish only bite streamers, a bead headed woolly bugger and any thing chartreuse over white will both catch fish

The River Steward - 6 years ago

I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLIgA5iYSs&t=14s

Nisha Singh - 6 years ago

Check into a casting lesson at a local shop....they will start you off on the right casting stroke for you to improve quicker and fly fishing will be even more fun.

The River Steward - 6 years ago

I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLIgA5iYSs&t=14s

Nisha Singh - 6 years ago

Welcome to the addiction!!!

cgvoxakis - 6 years ago

I love how you show your snags, "horrible technique" and miscues. I can certainly relate to that much more than if everything went perfectly every time!

Charles D Parker - 6 years ago

Marry her! Gifts of Orvis, well she is obviously into you.

Andre Rose - 6 years ago

618 Fishing Can you make the videos a little bit more brighter light brightness or contrast just a little bit

quadorean - 6 years ago

Pro tip 1:
Practice, practice, practice!

Also it might help with your control and distance if you refrain from letting your line and fly hit water on your false casts. All in all, if really was your first time, you're not gonna have any issues.

LOVE your channel btw!

Victor Herrera - 6 years ago

What fly did you use?

Dwayne D - 6 years ago

Good job! Watch the Orvis 'Learn to Fly Fish' videos. Also, you are dropping your rod tip too soon on your forward cast (I am only saying this because it is the only real mistake I can see you making, which is amazing for a newbie).

Jon Cagle - 6 years ago

You should learn the roll cast. It eliminates the back cast when you have brush behind you

Carter Hotchkiss - 6 years ago

Love your videos!!

cool and relevant - 6 years ago

I've got a tip. Don't let your line hit the water until you need it to!

The River Steward - 6 years ago

I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLIgA5iYSs&t=14s

i am deb - 6 years ago

Your special someone....is me !

The River Steward - 6 years ago

I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLIgA5iYSs&t=14s

i am deb - 6 years ago

+MaydewithLoveProductions jk

MaydewithLoveProductions - 6 years ago

i am deb it’s me silly girl

SofaKing's StupidFishing - 6 years ago

Keeping your line off the water can make all the difference for finicky fish. I was fishing a mountain lake with clear water and I outfished a guy with WAY better gear and way more skill than me. I was tossing a free-lined wooly bugger on spinning gear, the legit fly angler was using a hopper dropper. I caught 3 trout, lost one, he caught nothing there. I think it was because he was dragging the high-vis line over their heads. I kept my line completely off the water and that's why I got more hookups. It doesn't always matter though. I've caught trout on 10 lb fluoro and 8 lb mono in crystal clear water.

The EastBayAnglers - 6 years ago

This changed your life, Wow!

The River Steward - 6 years ago

I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLIgA5iYSs&t=14s

yauck1 - 6 years ago

orvis for a first time flyfisherman is awesome. And I don't believe you've never touched a fly rod before. ;) good work man. Now get hooked on tying flies!

timothee mekri - 6 years ago

You are right.
I dont know many girlfriend who offer such a good material. If mine do so... i should worry why she let me go fishing so often...!

The EastBayAnglers - 6 years ago

Rollin

Gavin Ent - 6 years ago

That song is really annoying, sorry dude. But I had to turn the volume off, I can’t stand that, it’s just too repetitive.

ES - 6 years ago

Great video. Very cool.

eric robinson - 6 years ago

I live in the 618 ... ;)

Jay Bietila - 6 years ago

look up line shooting if you want to get that fly a little further

The River Steward - 6 years ago

I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLIgA5iYSs&t=14s

Wesley Hackney - 6 years ago

You are brave to show first experience fly fishing. Hats off to you my man!

The River Steward - 6 years ago

I just caught a fish on a weed eater! See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecLIgA5iYSs&t=14s

Gordon Gretsinger - 6 years ago

You cast better than most people that have taken hours of expensive casting classes! Thats the way to do it. Just observe, copy, and try.

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Gordon Gretsinger thanks Gordon!

Phillip Lopez - 6 years ago

Hi Nick. How about trying some of your bigger streamers for bigger bass? Also, you may have heard this but, keep your wrist straight on your back cast.

Lip_ripper Fishing - 6 years ago

Try using a copper John if you are planning on going creek fishing

CT and Sons Outdoors - 6 years ago

Awesome video!
You'll love it even more when the weather warms up and they are hitting popping bugs!!

ADAM SZCZUDLUK - 6 years ago

You should tie your own flies

ADAM SZCZUDLUK - 6 years ago

welcome to the addicting world of fly fishing

Aiden Fleming - 6 years ago

Plz do another big bait challenge

Taylor Souder - 6 years ago

I love this video. Like you I have no idea what I’m doing but I bought a fly rod and flies and I’m going to give it a try. I hope I fair as well as you did here!

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Taylor Souder thank you! good luck!

Brady Benson - 6 years ago

Hey Nick, use the reel on the rod to bring in the fish instead of pulling the line

Marco Rath - 6 years ago

As a beginner, you are already doing quite well! You should try to cast more vertically instead of horizontally

Jack Dawson - 6 years ago

Very impressive for your first time time with a fly rod! Awesome job man!

Brendanglo - 6 years ago

Damn Homie. Fly fishing where I’m at is closed until May 15th and you just got me craving it!

HellJae - 6 years ago

This content is absolutely amazing! great video, and great catches mate!!

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

HellJae thank you!

Brandon Victor - 6 years ago

You should really consider trying Dry flies the topwater blowups are epic!

isdon isgood - 6 years ago

First time fly fishing! Really? You are an absolute fucking liar!

Guilherme Espírito Santo - 6 years ago

Really good for a first timer! As basic tips, don’t let the line go so low on the back and front casts. Stick to the 10 and 2 positions, and don’t let the line touch the water on the false casts. I wish I was that good when I first started, now you should move on into trout!

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Guilherme Espírito Santo appreciate the tips!

matt long - 6 years ago

Work on learning how to roll cast. its an extremely handy technique in brushy areas where you have limited room for backcast

jasonflyfishercolorado fortcollins - 6 years ago

Now you're fishing!

matt long - 6 years ago

Never underestimate the lil guy. I once caught a 12 lb triploid rainbow on a size 12 irresistable adams and 2lb leader! chased him down like a marlin ..great memory

LSK - 6 years ago

You should go fly fishing for trout put up a good fight but are a bit harder to catch.

Michael brajkovich - 6 years ago

Learn the roll cast. You can fish tighter areas and you won’t get hung up behind you as much. It’s a very good skill to know

M.O.S - 6 years ago

it's looks good for 1st time ;)
but be more relax. Let rod do casting.

Pättes - 6 years ago

Nice. Thumbs up!

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Skylar L - 6 years ago

Also, get some beadhead or conehead woolly buggers in various sizes and colors. Most versatile fly out there, I think. You can catch almost anything on them! To work on casting, one on one learning really helps. It is way easier to show someone in person how to do it than it is to explain. I'd recommend going with someone you know and have them help you out!

Patrick Davies - 6 years ago

Way to go nick!

haikal angler - 6 years ago

The line will snag at anything you could imagine . I know how you feel. I hope next time you can make a your first time fly tying video.

Ne Angler - 6 years ago

Stop stripping in Fish they're alot easier to handle when reeling in

haikal angler - 6 years ago

I alredy knew that you will get your hand on fly fishing soonee or later

Millennial Gardener - 6 years ago

Give tenkara a try better for small ponds and streams!

Abraham Hazel - 6 years ago

i suggest you cast by bringing your rod back to two oclock and then to ten oclock and while your doing this count 1-2,3-4 and this will give you perfect casts

E4T6 - 6 years ago

fly fishing is light years more gratifying than any other way.. good to see you getting into it.

Landon West - 6 years ago

Great video!

Whos Dovahkiin - 6 years ago

You look like a natural out there man, I can't fly fish for shit but I'm gonna keep trying haha

Richard De Boer - 6 years ago

Throw youre car or bike with it

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Danny Kyle haha

Most amazing Vids - 6 years ago

April volley has a podcast called anchored that helps and there is also one called fish on the brain

cr0cket01 - 6 years ago

well done i got fly gear but still not had chance to use it

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

cr0cket01 hopefully that will be soon!

Craig Borrenpohl - 6 years ago

YES Yes yes! There was a moment when I thought in the excitement of your first fish on a fly you'd forgot to say bye buddy, than you snuck it in there.
Have fun.

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Craig Borrenpohl Hahahaha thanks for watching!

Bradley Garrett - 6 years ago

Avoid heavy tree cover when fly fishing hahaha easy way to lose flies. Golf courses are fun to fly fish on. But you got the basic technique pretty well. #keepfishin

Max Slaten - 6 years ago

great that you have taken up fly fishing. Definitely invest in some more flies. Honestly, in the lakes that you fish, it would not surprise me if you have more success with the fly rod than with the spinner.

Chelsea Allen - 6 years ago

Aww, your excitement is so inspiring! I want to start fly fishing now too!!

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Chelsea Allen I highly recommend it!

Manu Et fish - 6 years ago

Salut super vidéo bravo à toi bonne journée

Connor Miller - 6 years ago

I recommend to get the book 1001 fly fishing tips it helped me a ton its like 3 bucks

The triple Hobbyist - 6 years ago

That's not a lure it's a fly

Evan - 6 years ago

Nice video I'm just wondering how those really tiny crank baits would do on a fly rod like idk if it's possible but would be cool to see

Danilo Deleon - 6 years ago

Makes me want to get a darn fly rod lol

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Danilo Deleon do it!!

Youth Golf - 6 years ago

When you real it in you hold the slack and real it up and then you can real the fish in

Michael Salazar - 6 years ago

if you haven't already, watch the orvis guide for fly fishing series

ZZ430T56 - 6 years ago

Thumb down. You didn't catch even one fly!! Just kiddin. Have fun

Yonis Velasquez - 6 years ago

Can u do a big baits challenge or weird lure challenge for one of the future videos

Serge Marcoux - 6 years ago

Well..... You got me into ultralight fishing and now I wanna learn fly fishing too!!! Hahahaha. Good job Nick as always!!

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Serge Marcoux haha thanks Serge! I highly recommend it!

B - 6 years ago

Awesome video. Hot dog!

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

B haha thanks!

Fresh2Salt Fishing - 6 years ago

Wow! I’ve never seen anyone close to this good when fly fishing their first time. You are a natural. Keep it up. It is a whole new realm of fishing that you will definitely enjoy.

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Fresh2Salt Fishing I appreciate it thank you!

Charles Thorp - 6 years ago

Great job Nick!! I have wanted to try it too but never have

Bradley Miller - 6 years ago

You have fallen into the black hole called fly fishing, Welcome! I started last spring and I absolutely love it. I find myself using spinning gear less and less.

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Bradley Miller I don’t know why it has taken me this long!

Fishin4Food - 6 years ago

Need to throw streamers with the 8wt

Isaac Bjorge - 6 years ago

Don't let your line hit the water when your casting. You will have a better chance at big fish because they won't be spooked

Daniel O'Connor - 6 years ago

Glad you picked it up man been doing it for years. Your cast is good for being a beginner. Try dropping your wrist that last three inches a bit more delibrately it will keep you from slapping the water.

THE BATTLE MASTER - 6 years ago

I have never fly fished before but does anyone know why the fly line is bright green

Michael brajkovich - 6 years ago

THE BATTLE MASTER no problem. Good luck if you ever try fly fishing. It can be frustrating in the beginning, especially on small streams with trees everywhere. But catching fish on a fly rod is as satisfying as it gets

THE BATTLE MASTER - 6 years ago

Wow 618 just liked this

THE BATTLE MASTER - 6 years ago

Michael brajkovich thanks so much

Michael brajkovich - 6 years ago

THE BATTLE MASTER visibility. Fishing in rivers and streams especially you need to see what’s going on with your line so you can mend and control it. Some guys prefer a natural color for maximum camouflage, but it’s harder to follow and I use bright orange line and catch just as many fish. If I fished lakes or ponds I’d probably go with a green/grey line just to be safe

eluv - 6 years ago

10 o’clock to 2 o’clock on the cast and things will be much easier. Tie the rod butt to your forearm and practice that way. It will help. Great video!

Alan S. - 6 years ago

You made it fun to watch you fly fish for the first time. Misleading vid title, but I still enjoyed watching. Have fun.

Garrett Mahoney - 6 years ago

When your striping line keep your rod tip almost touching the water

Per Vormeland - 6 years ago

As long as the flys look like somthing in the water it dosent matter how cheap they are

Natural State Angle - 6 years ago

Man just started fly fishing last year. Was instantly hooked! I would do it more if less wind and trees. Haha Great video!

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Natural State Angle thanks man!

Davey Jones - 6 years ago

What weight fly rod are you using?

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Davey Jones 5wt

Noah Hobbs - 6 years ago

Do a Nother big bait challenge

Jack Sparrow - 6 years ago

Very nice video. There is bass flies on Amazon. You should do a video fly fishing using the bass flies. Keep up the good work. I love fly fishing!

Chris Rose - 6 years ago

You’ll find your rhythm and flow buddy! Practice makes perfect.

baby beel - 6 years ago

Nice man, if you like micro fly fishing give tenkara fishing a try.

Christopher Thurman - 6 years ago

Love your excitement! Love that you show your fails as we all have them. Tiny ultralight fishing rocks keep it up. Congratulations on fly rod success.

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Christopher Thurman thanks Christopher!

Ron Mehringer - 6 years ago

Welcome to the wonderful world of fly fishing. The tug is the drug.
Simple tip for casting, imagine you’re doing a short back and forth karate chop. Smooth acceleration to a hard stop, back and front.

Bob Manzi - 6 years ago

Welcome to fly fishing Nick! There’s no turning back once it bites u! (Watch ur back cast )

Danny Cal - 6 years ago

That combo looks so sick! May one day give this a try, but for now big blue cat season is upon us!

Everything Outdoors MN - 6 years ago

should have brought that to colorado

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Everything Outdoors MN I know!

Jody Dorsett - 6 years ago

Pro tip. Ask her dad to teach you.

Darryl Jackson - 6 years ago

No way I'd pay that much to catch small fish.

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Jody Dorsett haha thanks Jody!

lojo.fishing - 6 years ago

dang I thought you'd be throwing that on a baitcaster lol, fly fishing looks so much fun!!!!

Joshua Sattaboot - 6 years ago

YEEEES FINALLY SOME FLY FISHING CONTENT!!!!

gavin,s outdoor channel - 6 years ago

I fly fish it's fun on that light rod too
Great channel keep it up nice music too

Oregon Outdoors - 6 years ago

Biggest tip: Use strike indicators if you are just starting out. Also you might want to use a line 1 weight heavier than your rod weight to feel the rod load when you are casting.

Johnny George - 6 years ago

I had the same reaction when I started fly fishing and still feel that same way every time I go it gets in the blood. I love fighting a largemouth on the fly rod.oh and you can spend as much or as little as you have available on fly gear.

Matt Frownfelter - 6 years ago

Fly fishing in the 618

day man - 6 years ago

That is one expensive reel for a first-timer setup!

TheOutdoorfiend - 6 years ago

Try working on your roll cast. It really helps me when in tight spots on lakes and ponds where there’s not a lot of back casting room. Great video!

Cam Pickford - 6 years ago

Also use the 10 and 2 method like hands on a clock ! Don’t drop your arm past 10 on the forward and don’t let it go back further than 2 on the back cast then on your final drop to the water then bring your arm down to direct your fly. It’s all in the wrist

Richard De Boer - 6 years ago

Cam Pickford
Dont use your whirst, first thing you learn in flyfishing not to do that !
Bad habbit and not easy not to do, its noob fishing.
I know he mean well but ita not a good advice too you !?

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Cam Pickford thanks for the tip!

Jerome Hawkins - 6 years ago

I'd even tell him to try 10-12 since you always will go back farther then it feels. Good advice! Fun sport. Never liked lake fishing much, but you got to start somewhere.

Enddy Ahmad - 6 years ago

next.... saltwater fly fishing

Geyote Pilkington - 6 years ago

Love the music and enthusiam

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Jnay Jnellius haha I still managed to catch plenty of those

Jaco Pgame - 6 years ago

If you want to practice accuracy. Places white plate on a field and try aiming your fly to hit it. It will help when you start learning advance techniques

torrey self - 6 years ago

Yeah you are hooked now! I fly fish for everything that swims and it's always a blast.

sgtpavlov - 6 years ago

Years ago I got into fly fishing as well,and I bring my flyrod with me,along with my other spinning,and bait casting setups. It is just a permanent part of my arsenal. I sometimes won't bring it along,if it's too windy out though. You should learn to tie your own flies,and use them. They don't need to be sophisticated,or even need to look really good. The same fish you were catching in the video,will eat unperfect flies,without hesitation. You can get small packs of aberdeen hooks at wamart for under a dollar,tie some flies on those,and they will work for you. I'd look for size #10 and #8. Also,at walmart,you can find foam sheets,and foam door handle hangers,that are very useful for making poppers. Grab a 1/4" paper hole punch too,and you can cut out perfect round discs,you can stack on the hook. The foam door handle hangers are thicker then the sheets,and 2 cut out discs of those should be good enough. Probably need 5-6 of the thinner foam sheets. You can always experiment in a cup of water to see if they float good enough,and add more if needed,and if there is enough room on the hook. You may need to order the feathers and other materials online,or go to a basspro shops,or cabelas. Fly fishing small buggy nymph flies,is a very effective way for fishing early in the year. Sometimes the flyrod catches,when the other fishing gear won't,and for me it has saved the day numerous times.

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

sgtpavlov I really appreciate the info, thank you! Looking forward to tying me own flies in the future

jeremy stauffer - 6 years ago

more fly fishing please!! I literally just bought an orvis encounter fly rod. I'm taking my first steps with it just like you did.

John Paul Carmody - 6 years ago

I’ve been hoping you’d make a fly-fishing episode!! Rock on dude! Congrats on your first fish on the fly!! You think you’re addicted now with a nymph pattern, get some top water poppers and clouser minnows for big bass and see how you like fly fishing a lake then!

John Paul Carmody - 6 years ago

Right on dude! Best fishing channel on youtube. I learn a ton from your videos. keep hookin' em!

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

John Paul Carmody I can’t wait!!!

Cary Smith - 6 years ago

its kind of funny my pb crappie was also on a fly rod when i mostly fish for them with spinning tackle

Hellosh Klosh - 6 years ago

The way your killing it with that fly rod, Im going to have to get one and get hip to the fly game!

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Hellosh Klosh I highly recommend it!!

m oc - 6 years ago

You were terrific with your casting, given that it was your first time. The bank behind you being somewhat elevated makes it tricky. Stripping in the line by hand instead of getting the fish up on the reel, as you did, is normal. Switching to the reel is a tricky step. I've stripped in 9lb coho salmon without any problems.

Ben Cesena - 6 years ago

My friend gave me this tip, when casting answer the phone then hammer the wall not the floor. Man now I wanna go out!

Mike Vincent - 6 years ago

If you want to see some really tiny flies, look for some midges and nymphs in a size 22. You would be amazed

Brian Minsk - 6 years ago

fishermans life and him should collab!!!!

Benjamin S - 6 years ago

Very good technique for the first time. Fighting fish on the fly rod is so fun. I recommend flyfishing for rainbow trout!

Keith Nelson - 6 years ago

Woooo doggies!

mycal berkey - 6 years ago

Its not that great most so called. Fly fisherman are the worst thing for anybody of water

Hellosh Klosh - 6 years ago

mycal berkey What are you saying?

Ben Daniels Outdoors - 6 years ago

best thing ever. learn a roll cast ASAP. it will get in the "Tight to reach places"

Gauge Hagerman - 6 years ago

You should catch a carp on your fly rod

Tony Jackson - 6 years ago

Love the video man. I've been fly fishing since I was probably 10 or 11. You probably have more money in that one setup than I do in all my fly fishing gear over the years, haha.
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my only tip for you would be to get a pair of cheap neoprene waders and get a little farther out into the water. The neoprene will keep you warmer in the spring and fall (as well as rivers) and you'll have more room for your back cast.
~See you later buddy.

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Tony Jackson I’m thinking that’ll be my next fly fishing purchase

Gui Jo - 6 years ago

You keep letting dinner go free???

Richard De Boer - 6 years ago

Gui Jo
Its a sport, not a everthing is for eating Mr Dude

Kevin B - 6 years ago

Love fly fishing! My best fish was an 8 pound largemouth bass, what a blast!

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Kevin B dang! I bet that was a lot of fun to battle on the fly rod

Trout Fishing - 6 years ago

You should make more videos with fly fishing

Peter Collin - 6 years ago

Nick, congratulations on starting a new chapter in your fishing life. If you send me an address, I can mail you some flies I tie for you to try. (I have a few fly tying vids on my channel)

Skidin Dingo - 6 years ago

im planning on sending him a few sub surface flies, a little popper, and a clouser weighted heavily enough to cast with spinning gear just because i want to see him fish a fly with spinning gear

Peter Collin - 6 years ago

618 Fishing some of the flies I sent are weighted, so they may be difficult to cast. At least I didn't put any big spun Deer hair flies in!

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Peter Collin my fly rod is a 5 wt, sorry for the delayed response

Skidin Dingo - 6 years ago

I'm probably going to send a few flies too. Just some experimental bugs I worked out over the winter

Peter Collin - 6 years ago

Cool. By the way, do you know the weight of your fly rod? I'm guessing 5,6, or 7.

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Peter Collin thank you! that’s awesome, I really appreciate that! Here’s my P.O. box:

618 Fishing
P.O. Box 462
Hamel, IL. 62046

Eric M - 6 years ago

I’ve fly fished once for trout with a guide and did okay for my first time but I only caught one in 5 hours so it kind of ruined it for me lol. I will try again sometime. Only problem is getting snagged in bushes behind you, unless you are wading

Michael brajkovich - 6 years ago

Eric M watch a video on the roll cast. You definitely won’t get hung up behind you as much fishing from the bank

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Eric M I highly recommend giving it another try!

Tim Weber - 6 years ago

I DONT GET THE IDEA OF THAT

Tim Weber - 6 years ago

THANKS

Peter Collin - 6 years ago

Tim Weber in conventional fishing, the weight of the lure pulls out the line. In fly fishing, the weight of the line carries out the lure. Enabling you to cast flies that are too light to cast otherwise.

Cameron Hrad - 6 years ago

fly fishing is amazing. once you master the finesse you can catch any species on th fly. i have caught 15+ pound northern pike. stick with it. its hard. but stick with it.

Punch Fukker - 6 years ago

Keep a 1000 spinning reel with 4# fluoro with you when fly fishing, fly rods can double duty perfectly as great micro/finesse fishing setups as well if you get the itch or end up in a situation where a 16th oz shaky head or dropshotting a 1-2" fluke would shine. Basically, one rod to rule them all summertime smallie stream fishing, I even use 16th/8th oz mini chatterbaits and inline spinners on em too.

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Punch Fukker that’s a cool tip, thank you!

Garrett Bone - 6 years ago

Do some smallie fishing in a creek with your new fly rod for a vid or 2

lukkyluciano - 6 years ago

not my thing but definitely looked fun. I've fly fished a few times and always left frustrated. Caught fish but never the target species

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Pierre Joubert thanks for watching!

masons outdoors adventures - 6 years ago

You should try a olive green Wolly bugger flies they work awesome in Colorado today me and my dad together caught 36 trout ( get the pistol Pete's) and you have to use a clear bobber. For more info watch a pistol Pete fishing video

Robert Illes - 6 years ago

wear some waders that go up to your waist line so u can walk in the water so u can cover more water and u get snagged less in the trees

Phu Hung - 6 years ago

i very like all you video about small lure i hope you can do more video about it

grease hammer - 6 years ago

Congrats! I have also always wanted to fly fish.

Matthew Miltenberger - 6 years ago

If u aren’t donating flies ur doing something wrong

Matthew Miltenberger - 6 years ago

I love your editing skills! Would love to see a vid of trout on flies!

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Matthew Miltenberger haha

Matthew Miltenberger - 6 years ago

lol

Cheese Fisherman - 6 years ago

Matthew Miltenberger especially if it's the only one of that kind that you have lol

Kyle Merrigan - 6 years ago

its soo much fun

Ciaran McCarron - 6 years ago

Finally!! Finally!! Lets see that double haul!!! #flyordie

pflick13 - 6 years ago

I had a regular customer working in a grocery store, turned out it was Gary Borger, an avid fly fishing expert. He has written quite a bit about the subject. Check him out...love your videos!

Natefisher - 6 years ago

Nice video dude!! Nice job editing by the way!

Savage - 6 years ago

you should only use your elbow to move the fly rod and use your left hand to give and jerk the line so its easier to cast and give, orvis makes videos explaining this. welcome to fly fishing its hard as hell figuring it out but once it clicks, it stays with you forever

GreenLink 64 - 6 years ago

Hey 618 I’m a 16 year old guy from Kansas City Kansas I hand make fly boxes and I tie flies for them I’m thinking about sending you a box so tell me what you think when it comes your way

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

GreenLink 64 that would be awesome man! My P.O. box is

618 Fishing
P.O. Box 462
Hamel, IL. 62046

Immanuel Can - 6 years ago

Welcome to the dark side. We've been here for awhile.

For where you're standing and the size of flies you're using, buy yourself a Wolff Triangle Taper line, and learn to spey it out there. You can power it a mile, with no backcasting. And just wait until you experience a tarpon on a 10 weight. You'll never cast a regular rod again.

MrSuperSativa - 6 years ago

The horizontal side arm cast works great as well, if you have the room side to side.. good technique for casting down the bank..

Immanuel Can - 6 years ago

Here's what I'm talking about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROWYZPaiNd4 Can you see yourself doing that?

Immanuel Can - 6 years ago

You did really, really well on your first try, like everybody's saying. I assume that's the 5 weight Orvis you've got there? I own that rod, among others. It's a sturdy little piece of greatness. The more you fish it, the more you'll like it. But like I say, spey techniques for casting would make your job a whole lot easier, and keep you out of any trees behind you. it's nowhere near hard to learn...just takes a bit of practice and thinking at first. So do yourself a favour, and pick up a single-handed spey line for it, and learn how to pull the line off the surface and roll it out. You won' the sorry. You'll spend more time fishing, and no more time picking your fly out of the underbrush.

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Immanuel Can catching a tarpon is on my bucket list... catching one on fly gear is wayyy up on my bucket list

Griffin fishing - 6 years ago

No tips needed bud that's ur first attempt and u slayed it. Most people struggle and have a lot of frustration there first time. Well done nick the only thing I can say is the smoother u feel in ur back cast the further the cast and the straighter ur line shoots

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Griffin fishing I appreciate it man thank you!

joakin2300 - 6 years ago

llevo pescando al stilo fly fishining por medio año, en este video pescaste mas peces que yo en todo lo que llevo pescando con este estilo

Samuel Warden - 6 years ago

Ok Nick I gotta say I got into fly fishing last summer and I practiced casting in my back yard before I even went. So you my friend did very well for your first time. Oh and I also learned to tie my on leaders. Thumbs up buddy

adirondack rebel - 6 years ago

I have a eagle claw black eagle 8'6" carbon fiber 5 weight I love it use it for everything for Brook trout to salmon and it only cost me $30 for the rod and $15 for the reel

Franklin Wattimena - 6 years ago

Congrats u doing just fine! Great video keep it coming!
Greetings from the netherlands

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Franklin Wattimena thank you!

SnakeFreak24 - 6 years ago

That's pretty impressive for your first try! Took me about a year to catch my first fish. Well done!

KEEPCASTING - 6 years ago

Very impressed. I’ve never done it but it definitely didn’t look like your first time

The Old BASSer - 6 years ago

Congrats! You've given me hope that I can do the same thing.

Garrison H - 6 years ago

awesome! fly fishing is the best...learn the roll cast , it works great in tight quarters, also when do forward cast-keep your wrist straight . You did really well the first time out.

Ray Leroux - 6 years ago

The fly rod suits your style much more enjoyable to watch than the ultra light. looking forward to future videos!

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

Ray Leroux thanks Ray!

Daniggu englezu' - 6 years ago

Great video, something new always feels good :)

Gabriel Moline - 6 years ago

This is cool and all, but those fish are absolutely starving. Least you could do is throw a handful of crickets in there when you're done.

itcouldrain - 6 years ago

Also if you're going to use such a small fly use a slow figure of 8 retrieve instead of stripping the line as the fly will move much more naturally and will induce more takes

Hunter Smith - 6 years ago

Cat Master Catfishing have seen you comment on videos of this channel and many other fishing channels for months but all the sudden you disappeared lol nice to see you back

618 Fishing - 6 years ago

TWISTED NRG haha nice man thanks for watchin!

kevbot31 - 6 years ago

awesome! I've had my rod and reel for a while now but i just finally got some flies can't wait to get out soon!

Maester Aemon Targaryen - 6 years ago

Why would you fish for fly?
in water?
dude they are in the air.

Hunter Smith - 6 years ago

Maester Aemon Targaryen if you've ever been to a pond, you would have seen bugs and flies that are on top the water

tada32 - 6 years ago

Always use glasses when you fly fish. Seen many a people lose an eye.

tada32 - 6 years ago

On a fly line it's still hard to control the line. Even for seasoned fly fishermen.

LuMiDon - 6 years ago

recently I saw a video where someone had a barbed hook right in their pupils and it looked horrible

tada32 - 6 years ago

By the way, just because you don't believe it doesn't mean it doesn't happen.

tada32 - 6 years ago

That's nice. When I say many it's still a handful of people but still more than not. I have guided for years and have seen it all.

Cooca Fishing - 6 years ago

"Many people" ? lol
I've been fly fishing for years and never seen anyone lose an eye.
It's still good advice to wear glasses, but I find it very hard to believe you've seen "many people" lose an eye!

tada32 - 6 years ago

yes really. Its a lot more common than people think. Especially if you are using split shot or heavy tungsten flies.

Vire - 6 years ago

Really?

Hellosh Klosh - 6 years ago

tada32 Are you being serious?

Grugan - 6 years ago

Best fishing youtuber from far!!! Keep on whith your amazing job!!!

Vinfish F - 6 years ago

Looks fun finding new buddies

Frederick Daye - 6 years ago

She did great picking out an outfit for you begin Flyfishing on. She deserves a congrats for be wife material.

Adam Akers - 6 years ago

YES! So glad you picked up a fly rod!

Steven W Outdoors - 6 years ago

Awesome video!!! If you think fly fishing is addictive wait till you start tying your own flys!

Bradley Larson - 6 years ago

Steven W Outdoors yeah I just started like a week ago and I find it more fun than fishing sometimes

JustinBraunFishing - 6 years ago

That's awsome man fly fishing is pretty amazing sometimes!!

RecordReelers Pro - 6 years ago

I love fly fishing I do a lot myself

Hyper Splash - 6 years ago

Fly fishing???

I guess a new underwater fly species was discovered... jk guys

Ty. W - 6 years ago

Hyper Splash haha funny

Cathy Mazzittello - 6 years ago

you did really well for your 1st time. sure did better than I did lol

MATAS barkauskas - 6 years ago

Catch and cook vid pls!!

Richard De Boer - 6 years ago

MATAS barkauskas
Its flyfishing not a eating video Those eaters

Cathy Mazzittello - 6 years ago

Awesome Video you have me so pumped up myself, i need to get my Fly gear out tomorrow and give this a try, very cool video keep them, coming thx C

Brandon Victor - 6 years ago

Wow nick your really picking up your fishing game and making new content

Lane Strand - 6 years ago

welcome to the family fly fishing!

Traditional Fishing Videos - 6 years ago

I love the way he releases the fish.

Abraham Robles - 6 years ago

Man that looks like fun!!!

Skylar L - 6 years ago

Awesome! Be careful, fly fishing can get reeeeally addictive haha

Matthew Jones - 6 years ago

Fly not lure.lol just messing around. Catching your first fiah on a fly is quite an experience. Like with anything practice makes perfect. In tight areas with lots of brush on the bank a roll cast helps a ton. Now just wait until you decide to tie your own. You'll be broke in no time.