Fly Fishing Basics: Video Series

When buying a fly fishing vest, make sure to buy one large enough to compensate for layering, although some new fly fishing vests are adjustable. Look for fly patches, loops, attachments and other pouches in a fly fishing vest with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

When buying fly fishing line, it's important to consider that most modern fly rod makers recommend a weight-forward floating fly line. Learn about the welded loop at the end of the fly line in modern lines with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

The most comfortable fly fishing waders on the market are stocking foot waders, but there are also breathable waders that will keep the feet dry and cool. Find out why it's important to buy waders with gravel guards with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

Putting a fly fishing rod and reel together requires placing the reel seat into the bottom of the cork grip and tightening the nut so that the reel is snug. Discover methods for lining up the guides on fly fishing rods with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

When loading fly fishing line on a rod and reel, pull the leader out to get down to the fly line, and pull the line through the guides so that the line will cast properly. Learn how to pull the entire length of the leader through the tip guide with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

A fly isn't attached to a fly fishing line because the leader is attached to the fly line, and the fly is attached to the leader. Find out how to moisten fly line to reduce friction and strengthen the knot with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

Knotting the backing to the fly fishing reel means wrapping it around the arbor of the reel, tying a square knot and cutting off the tag end. Discover how pulling the locking knot close to the other knot will prevent slippage with the backing with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

Fly fishing line should be attached to the backing with a tool that most fly shops have for tying nail knots. Find out how to tie a nail knot to attach the backing to the fly line with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

There are several ways to tie fly fishing line to the leader, including the use of a nail knot while attaching the leader directly to the fly line. Discover how to make things easy with a loop at the end of the fly line with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

Tippet isn't added to fly fishing line, but it is attached to leaders with an improved surgeon's knot. Learn about tying tippets to leaders, tightening and reducing friction with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on fly fishing equipment.

Before performing a basic fly fishing cast, grip the fly rod in a way that mimics a hand shake, and make sure that there is enough fly line out of the end of the rod. Discover why it's important to keep the wrists stiff when casting in fly fishing with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on casting in fly fishing.

In fly fishing, a roll cast is performed by tipping the rod back to two o'clock and throwing it as if it were a ball. Use a roll cast on a windy day with help from an experienced fly fisherman in this free video on casting in fly fishing.