Product Details

• Actors: Espn Outdoor
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Espn Video / Disney
• VHS Release Date: November 15, 1997
• Run Time: 58 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: 630171850X
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #88,931 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Starting with the absolute basics, an introduction to fly rods, fly lines, and the fly itself, Basic Fly Fishing moves on to teach not only the fundamentals of casting but some valuable pointers on locating fish and choosing the proper fly. Hosted by fly-fishing experts Greg Lilly and Dave Corcoran, both of whom have years of professional experience guiding fishing enthusiasts in Montana, this how-to video packs a steady flow of fishing knowledge into a relaxed presentation. Though the background scenery in western Montana is gorgeous, the video's emphasis is strictly on the teaching, and the information is consistently presented clearly, with demonstrations of the various actions performed by the teachers themselves. Some of the subjects covered include choosing the proper rod, line, and waders; wading safety; choosing the proper fly (complete with a lesson in how to collect flies in the stream so one can "match the hatch"); the basic casting techniques; and locating fish in a moving stream. No video, of course, is a substitute for fly-fishing practice, but this production will provide fundamental knowledge one needs to get started in the most refined form of fishing. --Robert J. McNamara

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It sure helped a first time fly fisher, April 1, 1999

By A Customer

I was just starting out in fly fishing and the video helped take me step by step in the learning process.