🎣 Key Features
• Updated New Edition of our classic fly-fishing instructional program
• 🎯 Learn casting basics, knot tying, gear setup, safety & reading water
• 🌊 Filmed on real rivers with clear, close-up demonstrations
• 👨👩👧 Ideal for beginners, youth groups, clubs & outdoor educators
• 🎥 Produced by Bennett-Watt Entertainment, trusted since the mid-1980s
📘 Program Description
The New Fly Fishing Basics is a friendly, easy-to-follow introduction to the essential skills every beginning angler needs. Hosted by outdoor educators Jim & Kelly Watt, this updated version covers the fundamentals with clear demonstrations and simple explanations designed for absolute beginners.
You’ll learn how to choose rods, reels, lines and leaders; tie reliable knots; make basic casting strokes; read water effectively; and wade safely. Real-river filming and helpful close-ups make each step easy to understand and practice.
Whether you’re learning for the first time or teaching family, friends or a club, this program provides a solid foundation for success on the water.
🙌 Great For
• First-time anglers
• Youth fishing programs
• Outdoor education classes
• Fly fishing clubs
• Anyone needing a simple, confidence-building start