I have just watched the "Introduction to River Fly Fishing" DVD made by Paul Gaskell which has been mentioned on the forum once or twice.

This is a cracking piece of work. It doesn't have the production values of an Oliver Edwards video, one or two shakey shots and not many lingering shots of pretty scenery accompanied by soothing music and there is no detailed fly tying advice (and this is not a criticism of the OE productions, they are of course excellent). What there is, though, is a very good demonstration of fishing the dry fly and czech nymph on small streams. Detailed instructions, emphasis on how to detect the take when nymphing, advice on where to find the fish and which fly to use. Details of leader set up, knots etc etc.

There are regular posts from people new to river fishing wanting advice. To be honest, my advice is always "have a day with a good instructor" because it is always money well spent, as an alternative however, I thoroughly recommend this DVD. At £14 inc p&p it is a real bargain.

Best wishes

Peter

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I to can also thoroughly recommend this excellent dvd to anyone either beginner or old hand theres something in there for everyone. The most complete river fishing dvd i have seen so far by a mile.



Mr.K

I too have recently purchased a copy of Paul's DVD and found it to be very comprehensive in its coverage.

Not the most professional of productions, but this does not detract from the message nor enjoyment. There is a lot of sound advice and guidance on a range of techniques packed into the one DVD.

Very worthwhile for anyone relatively new to river fishing and excellent value for money as well.

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Brian

where do you get the dvd?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcPgsMqPQpI

am i the only one who thinks oliver edwards lacks enthusiasm, personality, excitment and is a bit of a bore in his videos? although they are good videos but only because theres not many of these around!

I don't know if you're the only one, but I certainly don't find him lacking personality. Quite the opposite, in fact. Even Mrs Yorkio has got a soft spot for him, even if she's not remotely interested in learning the finer points of tying a waggy-tailed sculpin…

I can run you off a copy - just drop me a pm and I'll let you know the payment details.
Thanks for the kind comments guys, very good of you to take the time to feed back.

Paul

Just like to add that i bought a copy of Pauls dvd its very well produced and learned loads .
Thanks again Paul

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Campbell

I haven't seen that dvd yet but I did buy a dvd off ebay called 'three flies and the river Don' by Paul Sissons, plenty of info on it about short line nymphing ( spotting the takes etc). there is also a section on how to tie the flies he was using. At 5 quid I thought it was a bargain.

Cheers, Dave.

Wow, thanks for the additional praise (don't worry, it won't go to my head!).

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