The objective of the Essential Skills series is to make this more democratic. Entomology, tying and fishing imitative patterns are not just for the advanced angler. They are the Essential Skills you will need to become one of those anglers who catch 90% of the fish. They are simple practical skills that you can learn easily from watching these dvds.
DVD 4 (Running Time 1hr 45mins)
Wet Fly Fishing On Rivers
There are three alternatives to 'down and across' which clearly show how you should be wet fly fishing today.
All three skills require some dexterity, plus an understanding of river craft. However, these skills are easily matered. The biggest problem we suspect for most anglers, will be changing the habits of a lifetime!
DVD5 (Running Time 2hrs 22mins)
Big Dry Flies For Fast Water
There are two fast water dry fly patterns which you shouldn't be without. Roman Moser's Balloon Caddis and the Tape Wing caddis, both can bring fish up in riffles., but these patterns really score when the fish are rising to caddis.
DVD 6 (Running Time 2hrs 2min)
Streamer Fishing On Rivers
Streamer fishing has its own particular skills, equally to any other fly fishing discipline and most importantly, it attracts the big fish. It'll help you improve your 'underwater brain' increasing your ability to spot likely holding zones or lies, instead of relying on tell-tale rise forms.
the fly tying is also full of interest, using many new materials and some old ones.
There's plenty of new techniques to learn by watching these new Essential Skills DVDs