Sinking fly lines are good for deep water fishing, but floating fly lines are best for most other fly fishing situations. Learn how to select the right basic fly line plus get tips on leader loops and how to tie a clinch knot in this free outdoor sports video lesson. Expert: David Dirks Contact: web.mac.com/dirksoutdoors Bio: David Dirks is the outdoors columnist for the Time Herald-Record & writes for American Angler & other fishing publications. He produced a fly tying DVD & has 35 years of fly angling experience. Filmmaker: David Dirks
Learn how to build the thread dam – free video clip. Expert: Ed Story Contact: www.feather-craft.com Bio: Ed Story founded Feather Craft Fly Fishing in 1955. He is a life long fly tyer and fly fisher. He has created many original flies that are still used today. Filmmaker: Ross Safronoff
For right-handed fly fishers, the back hand roll cast starts over the left shoulder and the regular roll cast starts over the right shoulder. Learn how to do a back hand roll cast, and why it’s useful, in this free fly fishing and casting techniques video lesson. Expert: Alvin Dedeaux Contact: www.alvindedeaux.com Bio: Alvin has been a fly fishing guide and casting instructor for 12 years, and has been fly fishing for 32 years. He is a graduate of the Joan Wulff fly casting instructor’s school. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA
Learn how to tie the tail end of flies for fly fishing in this free instructional video clip. Expert: Robert Brown Bio: Robert Brown, a fly fisherman of 12 years, has perfected the skill of tying his own flies. Filmmaker: Robert Brown