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I started with the mono rig from troutbitten and then eventually stepped down to a micro system. My current set up is 25" of 4x-5” of 4x sighter-tippet ring-appropriate length of tippet for depth, typically 5x or 6x.

Enjoyed the video. I had kind of the same experience first time with Euro with lots of fish. Now that you have discovered how great EN can be try to move to a micro leader. I'm casting either straight 25' of 4x or 6lb Amnesia depending on the water. This will add distance to your game and for me it was a game changer. You should be able to triple your casting distance in those situations where you can't sneak up on fish. It will also help with the sensitivity of your rig. Also, a dry dropper rig can be deadly in slower water with a euro setup. For wind keep your rod tip lower to keep less line from blowing in the wind. You can add weight as far as bead size and then pull them slightly to keep contact. There are times when the wind is so bad you have to add an indicator or use dry dropper. No biggie you just have to adjust. There are some videos out there with other tips on dealing with the wind. Hope that helps. You are on your way to becoming one of us Euro Nerds. :)

Family Fly Fishing! it does not get better than that always great making memories with the loved ones🤘🏻

Been using an Echo Shadow X for 4 years now on these same rivers. Love it and bobber nymphing just feels clunky now. Not sure how long your leader is but my setup is 20 ft of 20lb maxima chameleon -> 3 ft of 12lb amnesia -> 18" sighter -> tippet ring -> then whatever X tippet you want. I usually go with 6 ft 4x and have a dropper/dangler about 20" up. Using the 20ft of maxima helps with the wind a bit. Hope this helps.

Not a fan. Catching becomes more important than the journey to the point of the eat. I'll stick to the traditional methods. Might as well go deep sea fishing with a 5lb piece of lead and a large hook with bait.

I need to dust off the old fly rod & give it another shot. I hate fly fishing & barely have any interest in waving around a fairy wand. It's the only style of fishing that I can't stand. I have a grand invested but I just do not like it one bit.

nice video 👍

Nice video 👍 Thanks 😊

Dude this looks amazing what body of water is this. It looks like Eastern WA / Central WA

How do you catch fish with the dod jumping in the water

Awesome video! I’ve fished that river a few times and it doesn’t disappoint! I’m new to fly fishing and would like to get a redband on the fly there, could you give me any pointers?

Montana Raft Frames - -powder coated, cup holders....look 'em up. Outside of Missoula

honestly super disappointed you and @flyfishdan are willing to expose this spot just for a couple views:/

Great video - truly one of the last unknown spots in the Pacific Northwest. I have to admit I was relieved when you kept the name off of CZcams. Thank you for that! Cheers, and FISH ON!!

Im planning on going there next week. awesome video.

This is awesome!! Been really liking your videos. Just started my channel maybe we could do a collaborative trip sometime. Keep up the good adventures my friend

Another gem... what a beautiful lake!!! As always great job Steve!!!

Lakes not lake's

Where is that raft launch in spokane!!! I've been trying to find it on maps but no luck. Please help!!

My wife took me there on our second date, 38 years ago!

Another great vid man

Looked like a fun trip.

Great video Steve! Looks like a nice relaxing over nighter!! Can’t beat a night out in gods country!!!!

What a beautiful place! Thanks for taking us along 😊

Love your part of the world and this video made me want to explore more. I try to get down as often as possible. I'm in BC Canada about 2.5 hours straight north of Spokane. It seems like each time I go down I try to scout out new little creeks and streams. Love fishing east and north of CDA. Hope to run into you on a stream someday. Keep fishing and filming!

The puppy pillow talk is a nice addition

Hahaahol

Looks fun. Crazy no fish.

Been subbed for over a year & have never gotten a single notification of new vids or had any vids pop up in my recomended vids. CZcams sucks.

Always in a hurry never know when the fish will head to another lake, lol I Always have to tell myself to slow down!

Nice awsome day for a pack

Hi Steve ,nice video . Thanks 😊

I appreciate you sharing your fishing... Thanks for that. I do think you can do this without hot spotting and naming places, water bodies, and fisheries. Takes the pressure off many spots that since COVID + YT are becoming overrun... it also puts the fun back in outdoor life - sense of discovery and even solitude - which used to be the original joy of outdoor pursuits and fishing... just exploring on your own and finding cool spots - not sitting on the couch looking at screens, and asking someone to hand stuff to you. Again, I appreciate that you enjoy the outdoors, just asking you to modify and reduce your impact. Thanks.

They got this new invention called rope

I mean, it’s not like they had an opportunity from one of them to go stand at the bottom you know that would’ve been been a little complicated I guess

Absolutely hilarious

Dumb and dumber tryna lauch a boat

Def should watch it longer next time

You don’t need to be smart to own a boat

Nice vid. Are these wild fish?

Isn’t it great to watch a first fish on the fly? I used to drive by the Spokane and think I need to get into fly fishing. Started 3 years ago, my home river is also “urban”, trash/meth etc.. but you can still find some pretty private beautiful places.

I missed the part where they said “hold my beer”…

Great video

Most garbage are from the homeless unfortunately

Got a review of that raft/setup?! I'm *shopping* right now. Just trying to think of brands, quality, durability, etc... I mostly ( 99%) fish alone so I wonder how the whole shuttle thing works. How/where to launch, get back to the launch, get back to my pickup... all that! haha

Just stand there and watch next time 😂

Excellent job guys, I was out on the River probably at the same time just further down on Long Lake. Beautiful Redbands and fish handling technique. I’d love to learn how to fly fish, I’m probably on the same level as Samong currently. I have a tenkara rod that I mess around with however. Love the content and hope to see you on the water sometime!

first video ive seen of this channel and that boat launch showed me how clueless you are

That's my local put in!

Rad. I’ve been in Spokane five years now, still haven’t floated the river but I’ve always wanted to catch a red band. Do you guide at all? My father in law says he wants to learn to fly fish.