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Midlife Flysis
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My Channel is all about Fly Fishing! I record my trips, share my thoughts and adventures. I tie flies and show my fly tying methods.
I sample craft beers and talk about them. It is here that I share my passion for the sport of fly fishing. Basically my channel is a chronicle of my Mid-Life Flysis!
I am a trained guide and offer guided walk and wade trips. You contact me through email, social media or my website midlifeflysis.home.blog/ . If you are interested in a guided trip please call OutFlyFishing Fly Shop in Calgary at (403) 278-6331, or email info@calgarysflyshop.com and ask for a mountain walk and wade with Kirby. Their website is www.calgarysflyshop.com/
As a husband, father, guide, and high school teacher, I feel the outdoors is a place to reconnect with ourselves, our spirituality, and our planet. I hope you enjoy sharing my adventures!
I sample craft beers and talk about them. It is here that I share my passion for the sport of fly fishing. Basically my channel is a chronicle of my Mid-Life Flysis!
I am a trained guide and offer guided walk and wade trips. You contact me through email, social media or my website midlifeflysis.home.blog/ . If you are interested in a guided trip please call OutFlyFishing Fly Shop in Calgary at (403) 278-6331, or email info@calgarysflyshop.com and ask for a mountain walk and wade with Kirby. Their website is www.calgarysflyshop.com/
As a husband, father, guide, and high school teacher, I feel the outdoors is a place to reconnect with ourselves, our spirituality, and our planet. I hope you enjoy sharing my adventures!
Fly Tying for Trout | Flies n' Beer | The Quill Body Mayfly
The Quill Body Mayfly. This was one of my best flies guiding last season. If the water was slow and the fish had time to inspect the flies this got tied on. Pairing nicely with a tight crisp fly, is a crisp malt forward pilsner nearly lost to time, the Cornelius Pre-Prohibition Pilsner.
Tails: Paint brush fibres
Thread: 70 denier Olive
Body: stripped peacock quill sealed with Solar Rez
Wings: Size 14 and 16 Deer hair, size 18 mallard flank
Hackle: Olive, Grizzly (not picky on the colour)
Our Website (to book a guided trip) midlifeflysis.home.blog/ or call OutFlyFishing Fly Shop in Calgary.
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Tails: Paint brush fibres
Thread: 70 denier Olive
Body: stripped peacock quill sealed with Solar Rez
Wings: Size 14 and 16 Deer hair, size 18 mallard flank
Hackle: Olive, Grizzly (not picky on the colour)
Our Website (to book a guided trip) midlifeflysis.home.blog/ or call OutFlyFishing Fly Shop in Calgary.
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The bull trout uphold its reputation. What a fight!
@@janlendlperalta5017 so much fun! Love fishing for bulls!
@@MidLifeFlysis I still need to catch those big ones. I caught one a few years back but it was a juvenile.
@@janlendlperalta5017 big streamers will usually be a good idea but i've also caught some big ones on stonefly nymphs. Keep exploring and you'll get one!
Watching, from the Philippines, I love the culture of not naming the rivers,i wish someone will share haha lols, , trying to find like this spot, its an epic fight, tight lines👍
@@Alister-t8t just imagine the joy and satisfaction of finding that spot
Honestly try to think about the general habitat; not the specific water. If you go by “mountain rivers in Alberta” and start fishing them you’ll find the bulls and cutts. Put in the work, we all did
@@es0x Thanks, Tight lines Mate😉
Love me some small and medium freestone streams full of wild trout!
@@garyrafferty7625 they are the best right?
They stop making and selling this version which is stupid. The II version looks very unpractical for an actual long wade fishing trip
@@jiafuniu9017 I’m so disappointed!
We've all been there underguned,great video & fun to see you again,why we fly fish,the unexpected happens that big bull on a nymph rod,my 24" Redband on a 3 weight,just happens,tight lines 🤙
@@Beardedfurflinger It’s those little surprises that make it so much fun right? How are things going David? I hope all is well on your end!
@MidLifeFlysis things crazy here cataract surgery on both eyes,not getting out much but soon,very soon,now can see better so awesome & that 2nd bull almost got the better of you my friend,stay safe & blessed,tight lines 🤙
@@Beardedfurflinger Glad to hear the recovery is almost over, you'll be sight fishing in no time! It was a pretty close call on that second one, and I had a sore shoulder to remind me of that awesome bull for days!
Boy, these look good. I’m tying a few of them up and using them in Central Pennsylvania. I’ll let you know.
@@bobmatuzak2263 awesome! Please do let me know how they work in PA!
Im hoping to get my first fly rod this year and have heard thst guided tours are really great to have success sooner, but i worry sbout being so inexperienced. Thoughts?
Most fly shops have courses that can introduce you to the basic skills and techniques so you can get a good idea of what Fly fishing is like. The shop I guide for, OutFlyFishing in Calgary does this and it’s free. Their next one is July 13. Guided trips are also a great way to learn, but I think you’ll enjoy a guided trip more with a few of the basics already in your skill set. A guide can help you learn other skills like reading water as well as working on your basic skills. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Oh I forgot to mention, those courses are free, a $25 deposit holds your spot and is refunded when you arrive!
Most big bulls I’ve caught have been on big stone fly nymphs. If I see one I usually drift nymphs pat him before I try a streamer.
Me too. Once you drag a streamer through it’s pretty much over for that spot. I like to start with less “showy” methods and move up
Need to keep 'em wet dude, zero hero shots.
Why dont you go down stream, to land that fish? no need for the stress
There was no way to get down. It’s hard to see but that pool had no go around on either side that I could do with rod in hand. Believe me I would have loved to go downstream on the second fish but my mountain goat days are behind me and I have never been a good swimmer.
oh great now i have homework thanks !!! lol yes i will be tying a few of these lately all i have been tying is leechs they have been really hot for walleye great video
Thanks Will…giving homework is what I do ha ha! Hope the Walleye keep biting!
Excellent. Fly , cheers , looks like a good beer ,
Thanks Ernest! They are both a favourite of mine!
Deadly fly!! Beauty tie!!
Thanks Craig! Soon we get to use it!
Another great video Kirby. We are in full run-off in Colorado right now. Though I did have a few good days on the water in late-April and early-May. You are still on my bucket list ... currently 7th out of my Top 10. Hope to link up with you in a couple of years. Keep filming and sharing your fishing adventures! Gary R, USAF-Retired
I appreciate that Gary! I'm going to have to figure out how to move up that list! I will keep filming and posting don't you worry and thanks for your service!
@@MidLifeFlysis Lol... Too many trophy streams in Western Colorado, Central Wyoming and Southern Montana to conquer first!
@@garyrafferty7625 I totally understand! Whenever you are ready to sample some of our Alberta waters, you let me know.
As always…beauty spot and fish. Well done my friend!
Thanks my friend! Can’t wait to get out with you once school is out!
Practice makes perfect
Always! And it’s fun too!
Great video, Kirby thanks ,keep the video coming ..
Thanks Ernest! Glad you enjoyed it! Soon the season begins!
Love the vids! Tight lines!
I'm so glad you like them! Hope you get out fishing soon!
Nice work once again. Thanks for sharing. If I make it up to cowtown this year I'll try and get a trip arranged.
Sounds great Stew! I've just made an agreement with OutFlyFishing in Calgary to be their walk and wade guy, so let me know and we'll get it set up!
great vid as always !!! i really like the some ya catch some ya dont more down to earth real life but your channel had always been this way i still have 5 more sleeps til the season opens here or 4 sleeps and one restless night lol
Isn’t opening day like that though? Always so exciting! Thanks for watching and commenting as always Wil!
Great outing and nice big fish. I like the switch to fully local homebrew. Here's hoping for a cold, wet miserable spring to make up for the snowpack.
I couldn’t agree more. We need the moisture and cool temperatures or we’ll be looking at restrictions by opening day…sigh
This is such a great spot!! 🤫🤫
Such a great spot! We must go again!
Love the clear cool water ,thanks for the video ..
You’re welcome as always Ernest! Soon the water will be chocolate milk!
Wow.....Dang Kirby...2 awesome Bulls! Like landing 2 steelhead with how strong they were! Good video! Tightlines!
Thanks Craig! I just love hitting this gem of a stream and seeing all those BIG bulls!
5 wt, wow man I think you need an 8 wt for those bullies.
That’s what I use when I’m chucking streamers and I was wishing I had one as my arms fatigued. I certainly would have been able to get them in quicker if I did.
What a Beast! Well fought Kirby. The scene at 8:08 when he comes across the pool. You can see the other fish trying to get out of his way.
It happens all the time on that stream. Usually with whitefish. So much fun! I’m hoping to have an answer for you on the guided trip soon. I haven’t forgotten! Hope your spring is going well!
Nice fish! I almost caught a bull on a nymph once. It was way too big and the current snapped my 4x off. It was quite the exciting surprise though!
They sure do put up a fight. And when you’re not expecting them or on lighter tackle it can be pretty sporting! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! Tight lines!
Where abouts is this??? Great video by the way!
Sorry. This spot was found through time, effort and dedication, it’s special to me and to others who have also taken the time to find it. Because of the respect I have for that effort, locations are not shared on this channel. Southern Alberta is as specific as I get.
@@MidLifeFlysis All good, I fish swell so I fully understand haha, great video by the way!
I wish I had picked your brain more about fly fishing when I was in your class! Never knew that bulls could take nymphs.
Oh they sure do Nick! Put a big stonefly on with a mayfly underneath and a couple split shot to get 'er deep and hold on! Hope all is going well for you!
nice job! I have only caught small bulls on nymphs and large bulls on streamers.... not for lack of trying to catch them on nymphs just no luck.
I think it is time of year. I catch on streamers early in cloudy water, then nymphs later on. Hope you have a great spring!
that was amazing !!!!! your choice of music perfect hitchcock style done good boss !
Thanks Will! I was pretty fortunate that day. How are things on your end?
@@MidLifeFlysis not to bad our season is closed til may 5 so it fly tying time lol
@@willhe4736 been doing a lot of that myself!
Beauty my friend! Love it!
Thanks Craig. We’ve got to visit that spot too.
Wow, them is some big fishes!
They sure are my friend. We have to get out again this year!
Love the videos. Beautiful.
Thanks so much! Nice to finally get a good bull trout video out. Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks much! Glad you enjoyed it. Nice to get a bull trout video out finally!
When you go for big Bull you have to have somebody to land it nice video ..
In an ideal world yes… unfortunately I usually only the hope of the long handled net. In this case both of these difficult nettings were my own fault for being under gunned and in poor position. Thanks Ernest for always watching! Hope you have a great Spring!
So good! Id love to come along with you if you were ever looking for a partner that day
Thanks so much. I appreciate the offer. I’ll let you know.
This looks like a small Alberta Creek I fish that is a few hundred yards from a very popular stocked pond. Everytime I leave and drive by and see everyone standing there watching their rods I think to myself "If you all only knew" I have never seen anyone else fish that stream.
Love it!! Beauty of a day!!
Thanks my friend! Looking forward to getting out with you this Spring!
Good day friend,yes been awhile since I've commented on your video,agree get'n older is not for the fant of heart,now retired & more time outdoors,moving a little slower/more cautious but still enjoying your videos,time at the vice & outdoors,keep those great videos coming,Skãl friend 🤙🙏🍻🇺🇸
Thanks so much my friend! Hope all is still going well with you and that soon you will get back to time on the water!
Some solid trout for that size of stream! Out east that is more rare . Small streams are normally small trout. Cheers & Tightlines!
That’s usually the case here to with the occasional freakish large one that forgot to swim back post spawn. These were definitely resident and it’s a special stream.
great vid as always some fish is way better then no fish been 4 years since last time in alberta fishing kind of miss it
@@MidLifeFlysis south eastern sask got inlaws in cowtown but recent no travel stuff i do pretty well all my fishing here for northern / walleye / perch and stocked rainbows
Love the vids. Always wonder what the fish are like and the Beer at the end.
Well I can tell you that the fish a willing and fun and the beer is cold and tasty!
Awesome small creek , my fishing , nice video ,
Thanks Ernest. You are a loyal viewer and I appreciate that. It was a cool little stream. Numbers were worrisome but I will revisit this summer I hope.
Some good ones brought to the net! Im ready for fishing weather! I got out once in Feb. Tightlines!
Nice! I’m looking forward to hitting some of these streams this upcoming season. Can’t wait
They are some special places! Can’t wait to get back there myself! Only a few months now!
@@MidLifeFlysis 100%. So you’re out in Alberta as well then?
@@avid.venture yes I am. I am a lifelong Albertan. You too?
@@MidLifeFlysis awesome stuff! Moved here from BC 3 years ago now. Settling in nicely. Still have yet to hit streams, but that will change this year- it just looks like too much fun. Maybe a guiding trip from yourself. Can do a collab video 🤗
@@avid.venture lots of great streams for sure and lots of fun too. If you are interested in a guided trip, I am now guiding through OutFlyFishing fly shop in Calgary so I can be booked through them. My season starts in early July. As for collaboration videos, it’s tough for me to make those happen with a busy guiding schedule , but your channel looks cool!
Just went and watched your first Cutthroat Frenzy. Your shooting and editing skills have really improved. Love these streams!
great Video... question... how much video from your chest mount gopro is useful? I was thinking of investing in one but not sure.
About 10-15% is useful. Good for shots of netting, showing rigs and flies, and sometimes for vlogging as I walk. What I mostly use it for is audio. Often my camera is too far away to pick up my voice so I get it with my chest camera. Hope that helps. I’m actually considering just getting a voice recorder instead and only turning the GoPro on for netting shots.
Beauty of a location and video. Nicely done!!
i really like how your put the flies you caught them on on the screen going to take a wild guess and say some of your success was due to the storm coming in i have found some of my best fishing was when a storm was rolling in as always another great vid sir