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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/374 Presented By: Range Meal Bars, Country Financial, FishHound Expeditions, Zoe Angling Group Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Brian Flechsig, founder of Mad River Outfitters, takes us back to square one today as we break down the steps to getting started in fly fishing. We find out the 6 basic things that you need to understand as a beginner and why the leader is one of the most important parts of your gear. We dig into their YouTube channel that's about to hit 200k subscribers with over 500 videos published, how they make it educational and entertaining, and why they don't want to specifically promote any brands. Brian also shares about his 30 years of friendship with Kelly Galloup and some of the fly-fishing folks we know.  Mad River Outfitters Show Notes with Brian Flechsig  08:00 - When Brian was in college, he was immersed in playing music and fly fishing. He played the Mandolin and studied jazz guitar. He eventually quit college to work at a music store and then later worked at a fly shop in Cincinnati, Ohio where he became a guide and a shop manager. 09:50 - Brian hosted his first trip in the Fall of 1990 at the Pere Marquette River. His guides were Charlie Weaver, Walt Grau, and Kelly Galloup. 11:30 - In December 1994, Brian opened Mad River Outfitters in Columbus, Ohio 12:15 - Brian talks about Clyde Rolf who was a great friend and customer at Mad River fly shop. He invented the Nicorette Gum. 16:00 - He noted a YouTube video they created with Brad Befus, President of Scientific Anglers 31:55 - Brian and Kelly have been friends for 33 years now 35:00 - Mad River Outfitters is about to hit 200k subscribers - subscribe here 40:00 - Brian shares some advice: Surround yourself with the right people 43:30 - They have a YouTube series, Getting Started in Fly Fishing where Episode 1 teaches the 6 basic things that you need to understand as a beginner: 1. Understand a fly rod 2. Understand a fly reel 3. Understand the fly line system 4. Have a few basic accessories (including a fly) 5. Have some polarized sunglasses 6. You need a body of water that has fish 50:00 - Brian talks about how they answer email questions from people 57:42 - Brian explains why the leader is one of the most important parts of your gear 1:02:30 - Fish early or fish late to avoid river traffic in Mad River 1:08:45 - The best question Brian had was: How do you know what you're fishing for? 1:12:30 - They did a trip to Labrador for the trophy brook trout, New Orleans for redfish, tarpon and bonefishing in Florida, etc. One of the most exotic trips they did was in the Amazon jungle in Brazil for peacock bass. 1:15:25 - Sam Bush is Brian's mandolin hero Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/374

Show Notes: <a href="https://wetflyswing.com/374" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wetflyswing.com/374</a> Presented By: <a href="https://rangemealbar.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Range Meal Bars</a>, <a href="https://representatives.countryfinancial.com/services/rep.dalton.gendron.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Country Financial</a>, <a href="https://wetflyswing.com/fishhound" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">FishHound Expeditions</a>, <a href="https://www.zag.fish/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Zoe Angling Group</a> Sponsors: <a href="https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors</a> Brian Flechsig, founder of Mad River Outfitters, takes us back to square one today as we break down the steps to getting started in fly fishing. We find out the 6 basic things that you need to understand as a beginner and why the leader is one of the most important parts of your gear. We dig into their YouTube channel that's about to hit 200k subscribers with over 500 videos published, how they make it educational and entertaining, and why they don't want to specifically promote any brands. Brian also shares about his 30 years of friendship with Kelly Galloup and some of the fly-fishing folks we know. Mad River Outfitters Show Notes with Brian Flechsig  08:00 - When Brian was in college, he was immersed in playing music and fly fishing. He played the Mandolin and studied jazz guitar. He eventually quit college to work at a music store and then later worked at a fly shop in Cincinnati, Ohio where he became a guide and a shop manager. 09:50 - Brian hosted his first trip in the Fall of 1990 at the Pere Marquette River. His guides were Charlie Weaver, Walt Grau, and Kelly Galloup. 11:30 - In December 1994, Brian opened Mad River Outfitters in Columbus, Ohio 12:15 - Brian talks about Clyde Rolf who was a great friend and customer at Mad River fly shop. He invented the Nicorette Gum. 16:00 - He noted a YouTube video they created with Brad Befus, President of Scientific Anglers 31:55 - Brian and Kelly have been friends for 33 years now 35:00 - Mad River Outfitters is about to hit 200k subscribers - subscribe here 40:00 - Brian shares some advice: Surround yourself with the right people 43:30 - They have a YouTube series, Getting Started in Fly Fishing where Episode 1 teaches the 6 basic things that you need to understand as a beginner: 1. Understand a fly rod 2. Understand a fly reel 3. Understand the fly line system 4. Have a few basic accessories (including a fly) 5. Have some polarized sunglasses 6. You need a body of water that has fish 50:00 - Brian talks about how they answer email questions from people 57:42 - Brian explains why the leader is one of the most important parts of your gear 1:02:30 - Fish early or fish late to avoid river traffic in Mad River 1:08:45 - The best question Brian had was: How do you know what you're fishing for? 1:12:30 - They did a trip to Labrador for the trophy brook trout, New Orleans for redfish, tarpon and bonefishing in Florida, etc. One of the most exotic trips they did was in the Amazon jungle in Brazil for peacock bass. 1:15:25 - Sam Bush is Brian's mandolin hero Show Notes: <a href="https://wetflyswing.com/374" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wetflyswing.com/374</a>

WFS 374 - Getting Started in Fly Fishing with Brian Flechsig - Mad River Outfitters, Midwest Fly Fishing School

Episode #65 welcomes Brian Fleschig of Mad River Outfitters to the show. Brian and Mad River have one of THE best YouTube channels for Fly Fishing guides and “How To’s”. His simple and down to earth style of explaining everything fly fishing from the basic to the complex is second to none. When Nick first began getting interested in trying his hand at Fly Fishing I immediately shared the Mad River You Tube channel and at the same time started wanting Brian as a guest of the show. Mad River also provides guide services and is a full blown fly shop with a broad array of products and brands. You can check out all they have to offer on the Mad River Outfitters website. All of their videos are accessible from the website but you can also find them directly on their YouTube Channel. This episode is sponsored by Everglades Angling and Eco-Tourss  Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and leave us a rating and review. We would also appreciate ideas for future podcasts so let us know what you would like to hear or make recommendations for guests on the show.The post Traditional Outdoors Podcast – Episode #65 – Common Sense Fly FIshing with Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters appeared first on Traditional Outdoors.

Episode #65 welcomes Brian Fleschig of Mad River Outfitters to the show. Brian and Mad River have one of THE best YouTube channels for Fly Fishing guides and “How To’s”. His simple and down to earth style of explaining everything fly fishing from the basic to the complex is second to none. When Nick first began getting interested in trying his hand at Fly Fishing I immediately shared the Mad River You Tube channel and at the same time started wanting Brian as a guest of the show. Mad River also provides guide services and is a full blown fly shop with a broad array of products and brands. You can check out all they have to offer on the <a href="https://www.madriveroutfitters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mad River Outfitters</a> website. All of their videos are accessible from the website but you can also find them directly on their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8J2w-RuMBJz-aLAyJyluBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a>. This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://evergladesangling.org" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Everglades Angling and Eco-Tourss</a> Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and leave us a rating and review. We would also appreciate ideas for future podcasts so let us know what you would like to hear or make recommendations for guests on the show.The post <a href="https://www.traditionaloutdoors.com/2019/06/16/to65/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Traditional Outdoors Podcast – Episode #65 – Common Sense Fly FIshing with Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.traditionaloutdoors.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Traditional Outdoors</a>.

Traditional Outdoors Podcast – Episode #65 – Common Sense Fly FIshing with Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters