Fly Tying Basics. Bennett-Watt. Fly tying authority, columnist, author, photographer, and fly fishing guide teaches viewers the intricate and delicate techniques of tying very effective flies in an easy to understand, hands-on approach. Viewers will learn techniques and tricks for tying the patterns demonstrated in the program and for a variety of many other flies. Viewers Will Learn To Tie The Following Flies: Step 1: Gray-Hackle Peacock (Wet Fly), Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear (Nymph), Pale Morning Dun (Dry Fly), Woolly Bugger (Streamer). Step 2: Hair-Wing Caddis (Dry Fly), Grizzly Wulff (Dry Fly), Muddler Minnow (Streamer), Adams Parachute (Dry Fly).
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DVD, 70 minutes.
$29.95
Bonefish School & Billy Pate's Saltwater Flycasting Secrets. Bennett-Watt. Single haul, double haul, flies, lines, rods, reels, bonefish, tarpon, sailfish and redfish, plus tying the Crazy Charlie...all in one 2+ hour information & instruction packed DVD. The DVD menus allow the viewer to pick and choose what to watch and in what sequence. The instructors are a who's who in saltwater fly fishing: Billy Pate, Steve Rajeff, Jamie Dickinson, Bob Hyde and Jake Jordan, with a supporting cast of Jim & Kelly Watt, producers and hosts of Outdoor Life Network and ESPN's Fly Fishing Video Magazine. For instance you could watch Steve Rajeff demonstrate and teach the double haul, then switch to Billy Pate instructing you in his double haul secrets. Learn on the beach and on the flats with practical guide instruction solving real fly fishing problems and catching fish. Bonus section: Fly Tying the ubiquitous "Crazy Charlie," with well known Florida Keys guide and expert fly tyer, Lenny Moffo. Additional
bonus section includes Steve Rajeff's first permit...on the flats and wading, with exclusive underwater scenes.
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DVD, 70 minutes.
$29.95
Knots for Fresh & Saltwater. Bennett-Watt. One of the most important elements of fishing enjoyment is your skill at tying knots. Knots are elementary to fishing whether it's fly fishing, spinning or bait, and you can learn every knot you will need to know in this DVD. Learn from the vast experience of Outdoor Life Network and ESPN's Fly Fishing Video Magazine hosts, Jim & Kelly Watt, along with expert instruction from author Dick Talleur, guide Lenny Moffo, casting expert Steve Rajeff and the Hooker's first mate Randy Baker. Dick Talleur: Nail Knot, Braided Mono Loop, Surgeon's Loop, Uni Knot, Albright Knot, Leader to Fly Line, Knots for Leaders, Blood Knot, Double Overhand, Surgeon's Knot, Nested Nail Knot, Nested Uni Knot, Knot Strength test, Clinch Knot, Improved Clinch Knot, Turl Knot. Steve Rajeff: Backing to Reel, Nail-less Nail Knot. Lenny Moffo: Mono Loop, Slip Knot, Wire Leader Knots, Haywire Twist, Albright Combo. Randy Baker: Plastic Coated Wire Leaders, Big Game Fishing Knots. Viewers also Learn: Class Tippett, Bimini Twist, Spider Hitch, Huffnagle, Double Hook Set with Snell Knot, Lines for Billfish.
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DVD, 70 minutes.
$29.95
Lakes. Bennett-Watt. Topics include: Reading the water, Entomology, Choosing the right flies, Single person flotation devices, Strike detection, Fish sighting, Equipment, Fishing techniques, How to safely release fish from your line. Lakes are some of the most available waters to many anglers and can be a mystery that will sometimes frustrate even the most experienced angler. Bill Marts, your instructor and one of the world's foremost fly fishing instructors, unravels those mysteries so that you will learn how you can become a more effective angler in still waters.
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DVD, 70 minutes.
$29.95
Beyond the Basics and Reading Water. Bennett-Watt. Fly Casting, Reading The Water, and Entomology with instructors, Bill Marts and television producers and hosts Jim and Kelly Watt from Outdoor Life Network and ESPN who guide the viewer to new knowledge in skills necessary to become an accomplished fly angler. Learn about still water and streams with instruction and tips that will help anglers understand the fish in its environment. Appreciate how important reading the water is so one can approach the water without spooking the fish. A quick review of the basics of fly casting is also presented before more advanced fly fishing instruction is offered. Entomology, the study of insects, is a discipline for some, but most folks just want to know what works when we see fish rising and how best to "Match the Hatch." A practical approach to finding the right fly.
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DVD, 70 minutes.
$29.95
The New Fly-Fishing Basics. Bennett-Watt. Provides viewers with valuable information that will help them to be better prepared for the many challenges of fly fishing. Detailed instruction is provided by fly fishing experts Jim and Kelly Watt who have hosted their own fly fishing television series on ESPN and The Outdoor Life Network for over 10 years. From casting for freshwater trout in small mountain streams to saltwater fly fishing for Sailfish and Marlin, this instructional program is the product of over 50 years experience gained from fly fishing every conceivable location and situation possible. “The New Fly Fishing Basics” uses a combination of live, on location action and detailed instructive graphics, filmed in crystal clear Widescreen Digital High Definition (HD) video for today’s DVD. The new DVD format allows viewers to have more control of their learning curve by being able to pick and choose which segments they want to watch as well as having the option to easily view a particular
technique repeatedly until they completely understand it. Select segments of the program cover the essentials of fly fishing equipment and setup such as choosing the right rod, line choices for every situation, knots and fly styles. Lessons and examples include basic casting techniques, expert casts for difficult situations and the proper way to fish lakes, streams and rivers. The program also provides step-by-step lessons for basic fly tying. Easy to understand instructions on tying a streamer, basic dry fly and Nymph are presented. Subject details include: Basic Fishing Techniques - Lakes, Streams, Rivers and Entomology; Basic Casting Techniques - Roll Cast, Simple Pick/Set Down, False Casting, Shooting Line Cast; Knots - Nail Knot, Leader to Leader Knot, Double Overhand/Surgeon’s Knot, Leader to Fly Knot, Improved Clinch Knot; Equipment - Rods, Reels, Fly Lines, Leaders, Flies, Stuff, Waders, Vest, Tools, and more; Basic Fly Tying - Fly tying tools, vises, hooks, learn to tie a Nymph, Woolley Bugger
Streamer and a Basic Dry Fly; Advanced Techniques - Double Haul, Open Loop Cast for Nymphing, Sink Tip Lines, Reach Cast, Slack Line Cast, “S” Cast, Jump Roll Cast, Mending, Downstream Drift, Wind Casts from the Front, Rod Side, Behind, Roll Cast and Backhand; Choosing the right rod; Line choice for every situation; Knots.
Fly Fishing Basics. Bennett-Watt. Rest assured, fly fishing isn't brain surgery. With the help of this video and your local fly shop, you will learn essential information for your development as a fly fisher. Learn how to select your equipment and more importantly, what to do with it in order to be a successful fly fisher. Equipment... Learn all about rods, reels, lines, backing, leaders, gadgets and flies. Knots... Knots, knots, knots. Reel to backing, backing to fly line, fly line to leader and last but not least, leader to fly. Casting... Study the most basic casts essential to fly fishing: the roll cast, the lift-up/set down cast & the shooting line cast
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DVD, 70 minutes.
$29.95
Beyond the Basics with Bill Marts. Bennett-Watt. Beyond The Basics picks up where Fly Fishing Basics, A Beginner's Guide left off. Bill Marts... Fly Fishing Video Magazine's "Pro In Residence" guides the viewer to new knowledge in skills necessary to become an accomplished fly angler. Stillwater & Streams... Instruction and tips that will help anglers understand the fish in its environment. Reading The Water... The ability to read streams and lakes and approach the water with confidence is of great importance to the fly angler. Casting Skills... For all environments, lakes, streams, ponds, etc. Advanced instruction as well as a quick review of the basics will help even those who have been casting for years improve their skills. Entomology... A discipline for some, but for most of us we just want to know what works when we see fish rising and how best to "Match the Hatch." A practical guide to the shotgun approach of finding the right fly.
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DVD, 70 minutes.
$29.95
Bonefish School - the Bahamas. Bennett-Watt. Bonefish School?... The dramatic growth and interest in saltwater fly fishing and fishing the flats created the "Bonefish School." Professionals Jake Jordan, Bob Hyde, and a rotating staff of professionals focus on improving your fly fishing skills. "Classroom" sessions cover in detail knots, lines, leaders, equipment and fly tying. On The Beach... Casting lessons tailored to your current level of proficiency from beginner to experienced. On The Flats... Four days of guided & instructed bonefishing on the beautiful and abundant flats around Great Exuma Island, Bahamas. Practical application and instruction!
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DVD, 70 minutes.
$29.95
Billy Pate's Fly Fishing for Billfish. Bennett-Watt. The Ultimate Challenge... Fly fishing for billfish. Billy Pate... The recognized expert in fly fishing for billfish is your guide to the knowledge and expertise you need to pursue and catch billfish on a fly. Billy Pate has set 10 world records for billfish, holding at one time or another world records for all 6 species of billfish. Kelly Watt... Co-host of the Fly Fishing Video Magazine series and an expert fly fisher in her own right, joins Billy to offer tips on teasing, landing, reviving and releasing billfish. Produced off the coast of Costa Rica, near Quepos... Billy and Kelly explain technique, tackle, flies, leaders, and water conditions... All of the valuable and difficult to obtain knowledge, necessary for anglers, captains and mates to catch billfish on a fly. Great instruction... Packed with extraordinary action, plus the most extensive UNDERWATER VIDEO ever made of sailfish actually taking the fly.
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DVD, 70 minutes.
$79.95
Fishing Knots for Fresh and Saltwater. Bennett-Watt. One of the most important elements of your fly fishing repertoire is your skill at tying knots. Knots are elementary to fishing whether it's fly fishing, spinning or bait, and with the help of this video you will learn every knot you need to know. Learn from the vast experience of ESPN's Fly Fishing Video Magazine couple, Jim & Kelly Watt, along with expert help from author Dick Talleur; guide Lenny Moffo; casting expert Steve Rajeff; and the "Hooker's" first mate, Randy Baker. Plus learn how to test your knots and how various leader knots tested in this video.
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DVD, 70 minutes.
$29.95
Reading Moving Water. Bennett-Watt. A comprehensive instructional program which shows you by example and diagram, where and how to catch fish in rivers, streams and spring creeks. Jim & Kelly Watt, hosts of ESPN's acclaimed Fly Fishing Video Magazine, have spent at least 120 days a year fly fishing for the last 11 years. In this video they pass on to you what they've learned from their travels. Insights about reading moving water from local guides all over the world. Big, small, fast and slow and all that's in between. There is no doubt you'll be a better angler for trout and steelhead after you follow the lessons of this remarkable illustrative instructional video.
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DVD, 70 minutes.
$29.95
 
Striper School for New Saltwater Anglers. Bennett-Watt. Striped Bass are coming back in great numbers along the northeast coast of the United States and along with them many new fly fishers in their pursuit. As we have all found from the many sports we have pursued, taking lessons is crucial to early success. That's what this tape is all about. Join instructors Gwenn Perkins and Capt. Chris Ryan, as they lead you through the basics of saltwater fly fishing for Striped Bass, along with a lot of material applicable to nearly any saltwater sighting situation. Learn the double haul, the back hand cast, and where fish are likely to be found in marshes, sandy and/or rocky beaches. Comprehensive instruction in saltwater fly fishing for Striped Bass.
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DVD, 70 minutes.
$
Drift Boat Fishing with Dennis Breer. Bennett-Watt. As fly anglers, most of us are always seeking to learn more about our sport. One of the areas in which many may be a little short on experience and knowledge is in fishing from and handling a drift boat. This includes dorys, rafts and even the new pontoon and other personal flotation devices. Dennis Breer...Seasoned veteran guide on the Green River with Trout Creek Flies and in Alaska, gained his skill and knowledge the old fashioned way: by working and guiding the river. Driftboat Fishing 101 is the culmination of over 15 years of observation and experience on how to handle and how to fish successfully from drift boats so that you get the most enjoyment from your experience. This is an introduction to those skills. Filmed On Location... On Utah's Green River, "101" covers the equipment you need to be legally and properly outfitted, rods, nymph fishing techniques, dry fly fishing techniques, where to cast, and how and where to position the
boat so you won't get yelled at by your fishing partners, plus some great fishing fun on the Green.
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DVD, 70 minutes.
$29.95
Lake Fishing Techniques with Bill Marts. Bennett-Watt. Lakes are some of the most available waters to many anglers, and can be a mystery to even the most experienced. Bill Marts... One of the world's foremost fly fishing instructors, unravels those mysteries in this video so that you will learn how YOU can become a more effective angler in still waters. This is a perfect companion to Bill Marts' "Beyond The Basics" video and takes you to that "next level" in your fly fishing expertise.