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Summary: How the Pros do it.
Review: I was looking for a good Instructional DVD that could demonstrate fishing tips that I could really use. I checked out the Editorial Reviews under Successful Fly Fishing Strategies and was impressed with the fact that so many experts say that this show is the best. The experts quoted are people most of us have either seen or read, doing their own shows and writing articles and books. So I bought the DVD. It is really good. After viewing it a few times I realized that this show talks about what we all think while fishing....."Is this the best technique......the most effective approach?" Well, Gary and Dick help you really under- stand how to evaluate all the situations and, best of all, do so with fun and understandable explanations. So I say, listen to what these professionals have to teach. This is not one of those dry "talk-talk-talk" shows, but an enjoyable presentation of techniques, all done with humor and actual on-site examples. They actually show you how. I think it's a great example of what entertaining instruction should be, for a sport we love so much, the great sport of Fly Fishing.
Jim Mansen Fountain Hills Arizona
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Summary: Best Fly Fishing DVD Yet
Review: I'm not a fan of most "how to" fishing videos. They can be very boring, and trying to watch one which was filmed with a single video camera borrowed from Uncle Joe makes it worse.I was pleasantly surprised by this DVD. The "star," the late Gary LaFontaine, has the ability to communicate vital info without sounding dull. Sidekicks Dick Sharon and Gary's dog keep it interesting, with plenty of humor. Several years ago I had the opportunity to see Jeff Pill, the producer of this DVD, do a presentation to our fly fishing club of exactly what goes into making a high quality fishing video. It was eye opening. I guess Pill used to be a TV sports producer. Basically, whatever technical equipment and expertise is required to make a quality TV show or documentary is also required to make a good fishing video, beyond the fishing expert and information. It is an expensive proposition. The production values of this DVD are excellent, certainly a quantum step beyond any other fishing videos. There were obviously multiple cameras used, with professional editing and effects, plus music which melds perfectly with the presentation. Until you are stuck watching a cheapo fishing video you don't know how important production quality is. DVD is the ideal media for an instructional video like this. The ability to quickly go to exactly the chapter you want to review is great, without having to wear out your thumb on the VCR's fast forward button. This DVD was exceptional, and I would highly recommend it to all other fly fishermen. To avoid further disappointment, however, I'll continue to skip other fishing videos.
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Summary: Best Fly Fishing video I've ever seen!
Review: I've watched them all, and most fly fishing videos show the same things. Not these two. You feel you're actually walking the waters with two of the best guides in the business. I learn something new every time I watch them.
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Summary: This is a great set of tapes.
Review: If you have ever wondered how that guy at the bend in the river is hooking and landing all those trout while you are not, this is the tape for you. Dick Sharon and Gary LaFontaine explain the how and why of fly fishing in an entertaining and concise manner. This is more than just watching two guys haul big fish from beautiful rivers. This is a rare opportunity to get inside the heads of two accomplished fishermen. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, take the time to learn a few secrets from two people who obviously enjoy fishing and know what they are talking about.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: LaFontaine is well known for his texts but this video set is extremely disappointing. In each example situation, fundamentals of presentation (ie casting and rationale for presentation) are so idiosyncratic that I doubt they have any utility for the novice or experienced fly fisher. The comic relief in this video is barely tolerable. Save your $.
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Summary: Very Informative and Enjoyable
Review: My boyfriend and I are just starting to fly fish. I was concerned about what the best way to learn is, the best way to use our time and money to learn(besides hiring a guide and spending a day on the water). After I saw these two videos advertised, I decided to buy them and have them be one of my contributions to our equipping ourselves. They are really fun, and when we want to be serious and learn, we can almost fill up a tablet taking notes to study later. But what's nice is that if I just want to sit down and " get out on the water" and see how enjoyable the sport is, I can watch them and I don't feel like I'm working or being lectured. We have both watched them a number of times, and each time, we gain something new.
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Summary: Fly fishing grad course.
Review: Now the best course on Fly Fishing for both beginners and seasoned flyfishers is available on DVD. I have learned more about Fly Fishing from watching Dick and Gary than from any other source and you will too. This new DVD version makes it easy to review a favorite section or learn a new technique for your fishing trip. If you can't go fishing with your personal guide try this. Perhaps you could say a picture is worth a thousand fish.
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Summary: Fly fishing grad course.
Review: Now the best course on Fly Fishing for both beginners and seasoned flyfishers is available on DVD. I have learned more about Fly Fishing from watching Dick and Gary than from any other source and you will too. This new DVD version makes it easy to review a favorite section or learn a new technique for your fishing trip. If you can't go fishing with your personal guide try this. Perhaps you could say a picture is worth a thousand fish.
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Summary: Nice thought, but...
Review: pleasant, but not a homerun...felt a bit stiff.
i applaud the effort. and, if you are in the intermediate level
and need a psychological reason to make you moves, i think this will be better than if you are a longterm fly fisher(person).
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Summary: Learning to Fish
Review: The first few years of a fly fishers world are concerned with learning about tackle, learning to tye knots, picking the right fly, , learning to cast. Most of this stuff can be learned at home, from friends, from books or from videos. But then comes the fishing. After learning all the other stuff a beginner can still be lost on the stream without actually knowing how to fish. Thats what this video is all about. The actual fishing. Dick and Gary take the viewer to a spot and discuss where they would fish this spot from and why. The video does contail a lot of good natured jocking around. This video is as close to a day on the river with a guide as you can get. A real joy to watch!
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