Fishing Flies and More!

Compiled videos from past posts about fly tying with a mix of fly fishing that may be of interest to some. It is a long video that includes several quick tying demonstrations as well as dialog about fishing them.

I tied most of the patterns using a Peak Rotary Vise. It is the last tying vise I purchased, and I don't plan on purchasing another vise. In the past I used a simple vise offered in a kit, moved to another vise that was heavier duty, and then to a discount rotary vise that I have since converted to a tube fly tying vise.

Do check out the video, and do try one or two of these patterns on your own tying vise!

Blurry Video, My Apologies... #fishing #livestream #flyfishing

Here I workout the hardware kinks of the video streaming gear I purchased recently. It's a trial run that resulted in an out of focus video. Apologies!

The intent was to talk about the second NGT Centerpin Reel that delivered the other day. In fact, I liked it so much, I ordered another one.

One reel I have mounted on a 11-1/2 foot Cabelas TLR Switch Rod... no longer made unfortunately. The other reel is mounted on an old Bass Pro Shops 8-1/2 foot downrigger rod.

Both work well but I do like the lightweight Switch Rod with its extra length for controlling the drift of the float.

Love the reel! Stay tuned for more videos of yours truly fishing with it!

Simple Dough Bait and Centerpin Fishing Works for Bullheads!

Short on time but open to available fishing opportunities, made a quick trip to the local pond for Centerpin Fishing for Bullheads using the Simple Dough Bait Recipe.

This time, I let the dough bait harden overnight, and then coated it with some flour. It stayed on the hook well, but I did need to dip it in water before baiting the hook.

Give it a try, and do check back liking the NGT Centerpin Reel decided to order a second one. It delivered Friday, plan to show it at the next livestream!

Two Fishing Flies Instead of One... Autofocus Issues, too #fishing #flyfishing #livestream

Still working out the hardware issues with my streaming gear. This round I missed the autofocus... meaning I should have went the manual focus as the focus cursor shows when I use autofocus. Apologies for the annoying cursor.

The intent of this video was to demo a fly fishing tip for setting up a tandem rig when fishing two fishing flies. I call it the "hang loose measure" because I use the Hawaiian hand gesture to measure the length of line for rigging the trailing fishing fly to the lead one.

Do check it out!

Suggested items for a tandem rig:

Ultralight Baitcasting Lures - Let's Talk Fishing #livestream #fishing #tips

This round I continue to work through streaming hardware issues as I learn to use the system. Gotta little more "learnings" to do!

That said, I managed to show the different lures I use when ultralight baitcasting aka BFS Fishing. They range from inline spinners to small crankbait and other lures as well as a few vintage ones from the past!

Of note are the 1/16oz Rooster Tails that seem to work on local ponds.  Additionally, there was one vintage lure I used to catch a nice one - see video below.

Do check it out!

BPS MicroLite Rod

Try These Fishing Flies for the Blue River or...? Let's Talk Fishing #livestream #flyfishing #tips

Another in the Let's Talk Fishing Livestream Series! This one is about suggested fishing flies for the Blue River in Oklahoma... but in short order, they should work elsewhere, too!

Key Take Aways:

• Do have Mop Flies handy. Fish them under an indicator as a single fishing fly or the lead fly in a tandem rig.
• Near Deere or Wooley Bugger are another one to have as the ready. Similarly, fish them like the Mop Fly - single or tandem rigged.  But, be prepared to fish them without an indicator when the trout are wanting a faster presentation.
• Pat's Rubber Legs fished 3-4 feet, even deeper at times are a consistent producer when the temps are cold and the trout are lurking deep waiting for a meal to pass by. Slow is the word when fishing a Pat's Rubber Legs!

Try Making Your Own Dough Bait!

Keeping this recipe simple, plus stays on the hook better than bread! Do give it a try... bait stayed on the hook and casted easily with the Centerpin!

Video had me at the local pond where in the past I have caught some nice size Catfish. I normally used bread back then, but I have also had success with dough bait.

I also used spinning gear and freelined the bait - both and bread and dough bait. With the Centerpin gear, I have the added float and split shot. I am not certain if this may be the reason why I am only getting the smaller Bullheads.

Or, the Catfish I caught in the past may no longer be in the pond. I sure do hope they are still there!

For more details, see the article... Click Here for the Simple Dough Bait Recipe!

Fly Fishing Tip for Older Gents... plus Centerpins? Let's Talk Fishing #livestream #flyfishing #tips

Apologies for the test livestream last night. I was working on a video switcher hardware and thought I was streaming unlisted.

Did get some of the bugs worked out, but still need to figure a way to monitor audio to make sure sound is coming through.

No worries, have a workaround for now.

This round I talk briefly about the Centerpin Fishing at the local pond using bread and then later a dough bait recipe from an article I posted a few years back.

Additionally, I mention a fly fishing tip that helps older fishermen with a touch of nearsighted vision line their fly rods a little more easier!

Also, I mention an app that I am working on to check your hookset, at least the timing of it. Stay tuned for more. Will post soon as I get it working.

Do check it out!

Bread For Catfish Bait | Centerpin Fishing Series #fishing #pondfishing #catfish

Decided to fish the local pond to verify if there were still fish lurking in it. In the past, the pond held some nice size Catfish. I suspect there may still be a Bruiser or two but this round I managed three good sized Bullheads.

I used the NGT Centerpin Reel and a Cabelas TLR Switch Rod for the rod/reel combo, and then I used bread formed into bread balls for bait.

The drag free capability of the Centerpin made for some interesting strikes as I watched the fish take the bait and run with it.

Overall, I am excited to add this fishing technique to my fishing arsenal! Do give it a try. No need to spend lots on the reel... if you can get the NGT before stocks run out. The reels is shipped from England and takes a few weeks to deliver, so do plan accordingly!

Try a Micro Fly Rod | First Fish For 2023 #fishing #flyfishing #microflyrod

Happy New Year... First several fish for 2023 on a Micro Fly Rod!

Another in our Fishing Tips Series! This one calls for watching your fly line as a strike indicator.

In the video, I demo - using a Micro Fly Rod, how I set the hook by watching my fly line. 

Subsequently, I catch my first, second, third... fish for 2023!