The New Fly Fisher Season 1, Episode 23: Fly Fishing for Brook Trout - The Essentials

Great Lakes Salmon | Ontario

Urban Fly Fishing

A classic episode of The New Fly Fisher from 2002 focussed on urban fly fishing.

Bow River Trout on Hoppers & Droppers

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.

Ausable River Fly Fishing | Upstate New York

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.

Brook Trout On A Fly | Labrador

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.

Nymphing Strategies | Upstate New York

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.

Lake Erie Steelhead | Pennsylvania

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.

Streamers for Trophy Trout | How to Use Streamers

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!

Pike On A Fly In Labrador | Labrador

Classic episode of The New Fly Fisher from 2003 shot at Awesome Lake Lodge in Labrador!

Miramichi Atlantic Salmon | New Brunswick

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.

Rainbow Trout Fly Fishing | Quebec

Retro episode of The New Fly Fisher shot in the Kenauk in Quebec, Canada. Fly fishing in small streams for rainbow trout.

Spring Creek Brook Trout | Ontario

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.

Nipigon River Brook Trout

Classic episode of The New Fly Fisher fly fishing for brook trout on the Nipigon River with guest Scott Smith.

Cains River Atlantic Salmon | New Brunswick

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.

Low Water Brown Trout | Ontario

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.

Quarry Largemouth Bass | Ontario

Retro episode of The New Fly Fisher that is all about how communities can restore old quarries and stock them with fish for anglers.

Advanced Nymphing Techniques | How To

Great older video discussing techniques for good nymph fishing results. No matter what species you fish for, this video is important to watch!

Whitefish On A Fly | Alberta

Great retro episode focussed on whitefish on a fly in Alberta.

Labrador Brook Trout 2 | Labrador

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!

Cutthroat Fly Fishing | British Columbia

Great episode shot near beautiful Fernie BC on rivers like the Wigwam and St Marys. A retro episode from 2002. Enjoy!

Grey River Atlantic Salmon - Newfoundland

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.

Smallmouth Bass on a Fly

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.

Drum on a Fly | Ontario

Author and famous guide Ian James is our guest as we hunt for Freshwater Drum along the shorelines near Sarnia Ontario.

Women's Fly Fishing

Classic episode from early 2000 period about the growth of Women's Fly Fishing Clubs across North America.

Mel Kreiger Fly Fishing | Arkansas

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.

Small Stream Fly Fishing with Bob Jacklin | Montana

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.

Fly Fishing Basics | Learn to Fly Fish

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.

Bow River Hopper & Dropper Fishing | Alberta

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!

Gallatin River Fly Fishing | Montana

Bird Watching & Fly Fishing

A unique episode that focusses on birdwatching when we are on the water fly fishing.

Modern Streamers for Trophy Trout | Michigan

Fantastic episode featuring Kelly Galloup and Bob Linsenman who discuss tactics for trout from their incredible book: Modern Streamers for Trophy Trout.

Low Water Trout Techniques | Author Ian James

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.

How to Catch Bass on a Fly (Southern Ontario)

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.

Labrador Brook Trout | Labrador

Classic episode of The New Fly Fisher shot in the majestic beauty of Labrador. Big brook trout are the targeted species!

Joe Humphreys Nymphing Techniques | Labrador

Renowned angler Joe Humphreys travels to Labrador in search of big Brook Trout and shows us how to catch them using nymphing techniques.

Freshwater Drum On A Fly | Ontario

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.

Small Stream Restoration | Ontario

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.

Crayfish for Smallmouth Bass | Ontario

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.

Small Stream Tactics for Trout

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.