What I wish I knew before buying my first fly rod

Chris Niccolls from Bow River Troutfitters explains everything you need to know before purchasing your first fly rod. It's important to have a good understanding of what to expect before you head down and try out different fly rods, and we explain it all.

[bobmooney]

As a manager of an outdoor retail store, all I can say is that I wish I had him as one of my employees haha great video. Will be using this for my employee fly fishing training video!

[DavidWaltman]

I’ve watched your camera reviews for years. Now I find out you’re a Fly Fisherman?! My man!!!

[randellgribben]

i was taught by my grandfather when i was 9 or 10 years old..late 1960's he taught me on bamboo rods... i started to ask him about buying a fiberglass rod.. he told me there o.k. but then he told me this.. no matter the cost of the rod/ reel/etc... the only thing the fish see's...is the fly.. i now teach casting.. even though i have $$$ rods to chose from..i teach with a 100 set up form bass pro/ cablea's as my students have the same rod..it just goes to show them, , its the person using the rod.. not the rod that will catch the fish..i have seen other instructors using $$$$, , rods and reels.. and i have come across these folks that want to learn..byt were intimidated by the instructor.. when they see me teach with the same rod they are using.. they are not intimidated any longer... they ask questions. Laugh at their mistakes.. they learn to have fun... if they have fun... they will want to fly fish..

[stevenhansen]

Christmas 1968 got my 1st fly rod Shakespeare outfit I believe. Every late summer my folks planned a cheap trip. Like firing up the old Colman stove at waysides for lunches. Dad had a carside tent that he made and Mom sewed. I'd wander off to any water fly rod in hand . It just never gets old and remember to teach this young generation something besides this phone lol.

[blaqueification]

Lol, also watched countless video reviews when getting into mirrorless cameras a few years back. And was Very confused running into you in a flyrod video 🙂 I thought I was losin it. Been fishing dries in the catskills for several years and it's time for a rod upgrade 👍🏻

[thelister]

Chris Nicholls is a multi subject expert. He is probably the best camera reviewer on tubeland

[MrQuick]

One of the best intro videos on fly fishing that I have found on the internet. Very pleasant guy to listen to 👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽

[peterdunbar]

This guys knows his stuff. And his presentation is excellent. Very impartial yet honest insights into the best route to begin your fly fishing outfit.

[andrewperry]

This has got to be the best explanation of weight and action I've heard. Seriously helped me figure out which direction I want to go for a trout rod.

[Fatguyintheforest]

Dude! I enjoy all your camera reviews, now on rods! Love everything you do. Thank you

[Gettra]

What a great introduction for those starting fly-fishing! For those beginning then keep in mind your first, entry-level rod can be the ideal backup rod as you move on. It's always a good idea to have a second rod nearby just in case you snap a top. Especially if you have spent time and money getting to the fishing-spot.

[anthonycollins]

This is the only explanation video of rods that makes sense to me. You break it down for simple people like me to understand and thats awesome! Thank you!

[andyimplodes]

Whoa! Youre camera gear videos have helped me out so much figuring out my camera setups! Im surprised to find you're going to help me with my gear all over again now that I'm getting into fly fishing. Thanks dude!

[b_FlintY]

Really appreciate all the insight and presentation in this video. As someone just getting into this hobby, being more informed and better prepared is only getting me more excited to start!

[shane]

Man you are so good at explaining and getting your points across effectively! Thanks for the great video!

[fishingamericathegreatadve]

Great, great!! Definitely a "wish I knew" thing. Over 40 years ago I watched a guy fishing little poppers from a float tube for bluegills. Looked like so much fun, so... ordered a 7-8 wt through an outdoors store fishing catalog (no internet to research back then :-). Miserable. I wouldn't be surprised if I put much lighter fly line on it, cause I didn't have a clue. Couldn't figure out why it looked so fun and was so un-fun. Decades later, finally figured it out. Got a 3 wt and the bluegills (and bass, and small bowfin, ...) are hugely fun. This is a great video that is exactly what the beginner needs to know.

[runjosh]

Nine years ago I chose my first camera (a6000) from your review on tcstv and here I am randomly finding your fishing channel and learning which rod to get from you. Going out to buy my first fly fishing gear this weekend. Thanks Chris

[sergtang]

Very well done. I’d showed this video in my course anytime 👏👏👏

[Rook]

had a giggle to myself when you used the echo lift for the example of a lower cost rod, thats the exact one i got as a first rod. love it.

[bunnymann]

That was an extremely helpful, concise explanation. Thank you..