Dry fly fishing is both the most classic and most technical form of fly fishing—and in this complete guide, you’ll learn how to master it with help from one of Europe’s top anglers, Erlend Vivelid Nilssen, a multi-time Norwegian fly fishing champion.
This in-depth school film covers everything from the absolute basics to advanced techniques for tricky fish in real-world river situations. It’s perfect for beginners who want to start the right way—and equally valuable for seasoned anglers looking to level up.
🎣 What You’ll Learn:
Gear & leader setup for dry fly fishing - How to choose right gear and how to build a good dry fly leader
Fly presentation and casting angles - When to cast upstream, straight across and downstream.
Reading rise forms and fish behavior - what is rising fish feeding?
Managing drag and controlling drift
Fly choice, stealth, and strategy
Real fishing footage with breakdowns and tips
Learn how to dry fly fish the right way—step-by-step, with expert insights you can trust.
📌 Featuring: Erlend Vivelid Nilssen, 12 x Norwegian champion in fly fishing | Long-time member of Vision Fly Fishing Pro Team | Founder and general manager of Veig.no 📍 Filmed in Norway | Presented by Vision Fly Fishing
0:00 – Introduction 0:43 – Gear overview 2:30 – Perfect dry fly leader 6:40 – Advanced leaders setup 11:08 – Upstream reach in dry fly fishing 15:05 – Reading Rise Forms: What the Fish Are Eating 15:57 – Importance of long leader in dry fly fishing 17:25 – Casting angles and when to use them 18:24 – Casting across and high stop 19:50 – Casting downstream and high stop 20:55 – Upstream cast and conflicting currents 22:10 – Covering the water with dry flies 31:10 – Short casts 34:40 – How to Match the Hatch?
