Twig Water Fly Fishing Basics | Techniques for Small Streams with Pat Ryan

Twig Water Fly Fishing Basics | Techniques for Small Streams with Pat Ryan

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Fly fishing in small streams, or 'twig water' as it's commonly known, can be some of the most technical, rewarding, and fun places to fish. Pat runs through his tips on how to approach a small stream to find success in one of Kosciuszko National Park's finest.

Presented by Pat Ryan
Filmed and edited by Dean Johnson

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Redington Trailblazer Fly Rod w/Tube https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/collections/fly-fishing-gear-redington-fly-rods/products/redington-trailblazer-fly-rod-w-tube
Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/collections/fly-fishing-gear-packs-and-vests/products/patagonia-guidewater-backpack-29l
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Simms Men's Bugstopper Hoody https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/collections/mens-tops/products/simms-mens-bugstopper-hoody?variant=39682935390287
Patagonia Men's Sandy Cay Pants https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/collections/mens-pants/products/patagonia-mens-sandy-cay-pants-82092
Patagonia Yulex Wading Socks with Gravel Guard https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/collections/fly-fishing-gear-wading-accessories/products/patagonia-patagonia-yulex-wading-socks-with-gravel-guard
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Versa Pack https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/collections/daypacks-and-pack-accessories/products/hyperlite-mountain-gear-versa-pack

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:13 Dry Dropper Fishing
1:42 Twig Water Tactics
6:04 Bow and Arrow Cast
7:48 Sizing Down Flies
9:02 Retrieving a Stuck Fly
9:26 Moving Through Water
11:14 Pat's Last and Only Fly
12:00 Final Thoughts