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Here are some of the best episodes of our early years of The New Fly Fisher. Though shot in Standard Definition, the instruction is great and the destinations wonderful. Come join us in going back in time to some great fly fishing journeys!
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Episode 2
A classic episode of The New Fly Fisher from 2002 focussed on urban fly fishing.
Episode 3
Classic video from 2001 shot on the famous waters of the Bow River. The late Gord Kennedy, owner of West Winds Fly Shop in Calgary, provides great instruction and information on using hoppers with droppers to catch big rainbow and brown trout. Lots of detailed info in this video.
Episode 4
Retro episode of The New Fly Fisher shot in upstate New York on the Ausable River in 2002. Joining host Colin McKeown is writer Robert Streeter, together they discuss tactics for dry fly Brown Trout.
Episode 5
In this retro episode from 2002, host Colin McKeown is joined by author Marla Blair to learn some dry fly techniques. Shot a the beautiful Awesome Lake.
Episode 6
Retro episode from 2003 that is all about nymphing strategies in the rivers of upstate New York. Great instruction and information for all fly fishers.
Episode 7
Great information, details and excitement in this full-length video. Host Colin McKeown joins expert steelhead angler Jeff Blood to learn some excellent nymphing techniques on a Pennsylvania stream running into Lake Erie.
Episode 8
In this highly educational episode from the past, host Colin McKeown joins noted authors Kelly Galloup and Bob Linsenman to learn effective techniques for using streamers to catch huge trout. They are the authors of the classic book: Modern Streamers for Trophy Trout. If you want to learn more about streamer fishing, then this is a "must watch" video!
Episode 9
Classic episode of The New Fly Fisher from 2003 shot at Awesome Lake Lodge in Labrador!
Episode 10
Another classic episode of The New Fly Fisher shot on the beautiful Miramichi River in New Brunswick. The year is 2003 and we learn about using bombers and bugs to catch Atlantic Salmon.
Episode 11
Retro episode of The New Fly Fisher shot in the Kenauk in Quebec, Canada. Fly fishing in small streams for rainbow trout.
Episode 12
Classic small stream episode of The New Fly Fisher shot near Orillia Ontario for Brook Trout. Enjoy and ensure to subscribe for more great videos.
Episode 13
Classic episode of The New Fly Fisher fly fishing for brook trout on the Nipigon River with guest Scott Smith.
Episode 14
Another great episode from season one of The New Fly Fisher, this time in New Brunswick on the Cains River. Lots of great info on atlantic salmon fly fishing! Ensure you subscribe to get every update and new video.
Episode 15
Great episode from 2002 shot on the famous Grand River near Fergus Ontario. Guest is Ian James a well-known and respected angler in the region.
Episode 16
Retro episode of The New Fly Fisher that is all about how communities can restore old quarries and stock them with fish for anglers.
Episode 17
Great older video discussing techniques for good nymph fishing results. No matter what species you fish for, this video is important to watch!
Episode 18
Great retro episode focussed on whitefish on a fly in Alberta.
Episode 19
Great instructional episode shot in Labrador in 2003. Enjoy this wonderful classic episode of The New Fly Fisher, make sure you subscribe to get all our latest updates!
Episode 20
Great episode shot near beautiful Fernie BC on rivers like the Wigwam and St Marys. A retro episode from 2002. Enjoy!
Episode 21
Bill Spicer travels to the Grey River in southern Newfoundland on the hunt for salmon on dry flies. He is the guest of Tony Tuck and Grey River Lodge.
Episode 22
Bill Spicer travels to Waterfalls Lodge in Algoma Country in Northern Ontario to fly fish for big smallmouth bass on a fly. Lots of great information and techniques discussed.
Episode 23
Great retro episode that goes into detail about Brook Trout, including their genetics.
Episode 24
Author and famous guide Ian James is our guest as we hunt for Freshwater Drum along the shorelines near Sarnia Ontario.
Episode 25
Classic episode from early 2000 period about the growth of Women's Fly Fishing Clubs across North America.
Episode 26
Classic episode of The New Fly Fisher shot in Arkansas. Host Ian James learns a great deal from renowned instructor Mel Kreiger about casting and fly fishing. Sadly, both these great anglers have passed and have been lost to the fly fishing community. They are missed. A very very special show about a great cause.
Episode 27
Host Bill Spicer travels to the mecca of fly fishing - Montana - to join legendary angler Bob Jacklin to try some small stream fishing. Lots of great techniques in this classic episode of The New Fly Fisher.
Episode 28
Host Bill Spicer heads out on a local trout river with guest Bill Christmas to discuss the essentials of fly fishing. Great retro episode that is the perfect for those learning to fly fish.
Episode 29
Host Colin McKeown travels to beautiful Alberta to fly fish on the legendary Bow River. He is the guest of Fish Tales Fly Shop and he learns how to use hopper & droppers to catch big trout. Great retro episode!
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Episode 31
A unique episode that focusses on birdwatching when we are on the water fly fishing.
Episode 32
Fantastic episode featuring Kelly Galloup and Bob Linsenman who discuss tactics for trout from their incredible book: Modern Streamers for Trophy Trout.
Episode 33
Author & Guide Ian James teaches us about fly fishing for trout during mid-summer low water conditions. Ian is fishing on the Grand River in southern Ontario with host Colin McKeown from The New Fly Fisher. Great techniques from Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout.
Episode 34
Norm Bolen from The New Fly Fisher discusses bass on a fly. Both smallmouth and largemouth are targeted in the Bay of Quine area of southern Ontario. A great show for those trying to learn how to fly fish for the top gamefish in North America.
Episode 35
Classic episode of The New Fly Fisher shot in the majestic beauty of Labrador. Big brook trout are the targeted species!
Episode 36
Renowned angler Joe Humphreys travels to Labrador in search of big Brook Trout and shows us how to catch them using nymphing techniques.
Episode 37
Host Colin McKeown joins guide Ian James to hunt for freshwater drum and smallmouth bass on the Detroit River, Ontario side. Great retro episode from our early years.
Episode 38
We join the publisher & editor of The Canadian Fly Fisher magazine, Chris Marshall, to fly fish for Brook Trout on a small eastern Ontario stream. This stream is unique because 20 years earlier it was nothing more than a muddy and essentially lifeless body of water but thanks to the efforts of some concerned anglers, it is now a vibrant eco-system. An important show for those who want to start restoration projects in their area. A wonderful and compelling episode from season one of The New Fly Fisher.
Episode 39
Author Will Ryan discusses the importance of crayfish in the diet of Smallmouth Bass and how differing crayfish patterns are very effective. Rigging and presentation techniques are detailed in this educational show.
Episode 40
Fly-fishing on small streams can be an incredibly enjoyable experience for anyone who loves delicate presentations and spending quality time in nature. In this show we touch on many of the basics needed to successfully catch small stream Brook Trout. This video was originally made in 2001 but still provides lots of tactics, valuable information on holding waters and recommended fly patterns.