"This is probably the best video I've done that really gives the viewers the concentrated information they can rely on to stack the odds in their favor when fly fishing on a lake."

Brian Chan

Let Fisheries Biologist and Professional Fly Fisherman Brian Chan show you his time tested methods that catch fish.

We combine two very popular elements in this DVD. First we tie 11 flies that fish love and then we use those exact flies out on the lake and catch fish.

Also, because Brian Chan is a left handed fly tier, we programmed the DVD so that both Left handed and Right handed fly tiers can easily follow his methods.

Brian Chan shows you step by step, how to tie 11 favorite stillwater flies that he has been successfully using throughout his career as a fly fisherman.

Brian then shows you the techniques he uses to catch fish with those same flies. It's fascinating even for the experienced fly-fisherman.

Not only that, Brian catches the insects his flies immitate and then shows you where to look for the signs or clues that indicate which fly would be a good bet to fish with.

If you've ever wished that you could have a professional fisherman coach you on how to fish, this is a DVD you must have. It's like Brian is standing right there with you showing and explaining to you, the skills that he has successfully used for many years.

This DVD will teach you how to become a better fly-fisherman.
You will watch the DVD over and over again and still pick up extra knowledge for your next fishing trip.

 

"Not just another video. This DVD is shows you simply how to use the best methods for catching fish on the fly in stillwaters. The skills you will be shown could take you years to learn on your own."

Here's what's on the DVD:

We show you step by step how to tie these 11 patterns on beautifully shot video. No guess work, we show you all the steps...

Bloodworm
Ice Cream Cone Chironomid Pupa ( Kelly Davison Pattern)
Maroon and Silver Chironomid Pupa
Chromie ( Phil Rowley Pattern)
Lady McConnell ( Adult Chironomid)
Green Shrimp
Damselfly Nymph
Stillwater Caddis Pupa
Ruby Eyed Leech
Peacock Plastic Chenile Leech
Simple Water Boatman

Also included:

Here's something new.
Whether you are a right handed tier of a left handed tier, you will easily be able to follow the methods from Brians point of view just as if you were tying the fly. We have programmed the DVD so that you can choose which way you want to watch the fly being tied.

We then go out onto the lake where Brian shows you his famous stillwater fly fishing techniques.
He shows us the proper methods for retieving the line, where to fish and how to pick the right fly for the job. As Brian is fishing we have popups on the screen that inform you about what line and leader and type of retrieve he is using.

This is not a boring fishing show!
Each fishing segment is about 2 minutes long. We show you the techniques required, catch the fish and move on.

We show you the correct method of stomach pumping a fish and examine the contents to help us pick the right fly.

When you finish this show you will be amazed at how much information Brian has given you. In fact you will be able to watch this DVD over many times and still learn something new.

Check out what others have to say about the DVD

The DVD for every Fly Fisherman

Robert Koopmans
The Kamloops Daily News

I’m not a gambler but there is one wager I’d be willing to make. I’d bet most anglers ( fly anglers anyway) in Kamloops have heard of Brian Chan.

Of course, there are reasons he’s as well known to anglers as Doc Spratley or Tom Thumb.

For starters, he knows what he’s talking about. Chan, a fisheries biologist, has worked for the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection for almost 30 years and has helped develop the area’s favorite fishing lakes.

Next he’s always been willing to share what he knows with others.

Chan is the author of several popular books on fly fishing. He’s also written countless magazine articles and has produced a number of instructional videos.

All have helped advance the sport of fly fishing by helping everyone from beginners to experts figure put the mysteries of the sport. His latest project, is a DVD called Expert Techniques for Stillwater Fly Fishing, will take the sport even further.

What makes this product particularly useful is the fact Chan shows not only how to tie 11 proven Stillwater fishing flies, but also how to fish them.

The on-the-water segments corresponding to each of the flies in the tying section of the DVD are fascinating and provide glimpses of the success anglers who really know what they are doing regularly find.

Take the section on the Lady McConnell, for example. For years I’ve wondered how to properly tie and fish the dry fly, designed to imitate an adult chironomid sitting on the waters surface.

The Lady McConnells I’ve tied never seemed quite right and I’ve never been able to fish them in a way that caught trout. Armed with what I saw in Chan’s DVD, however, I’m convinced I’ll be several steps closer to success with the fly the next time.

So it is with the whole DVD. Chan ties flies then shows how they work on the water. And the fish show how well the flies and techniques work as he catches a bunch.

The DVD format provides tremendous flexibility as viewers can skip directly to flies of interest without having to rewind or fast forward a VHS tape.

The production values are high, the fly tying segments are clearly lighted and easy to follow. The sound is excellent and the video smooth.

As well there is plenty of text to back up the segments. The material lists for the flies are complete, as are the descriptions of equipment, lines and leader lengths used during the fishing segments.

I even liked the chirping birds that accompany the menu screens. The DVD is a quality product start to finish.

My only complaint is that Chan limited the project to 11 flies. I would have preferred two or three times that ( and I would have been willing to pay accordingly). Perhaps he’s setting us up for the sequels.

 

"I've been a Fly Fisherman for over 40 years...a fisheries Biologist in charge of still water sports fisheries for 28, and it seems that everytime I go out on the water, I still learn something new."

Brian Chan