Pat breaks down high sticking, one of the simplest yet most effective ways to achieve a drag-free drift when fishing rivers. Whether you’re fishing dry flies, dry droppers, or nymph and indicator rigs, high sticking allows your flies to drift naturally through complex currents where trout are sitting.
From first-cast hopper eats to stubborn refusals, endless fly changes, and hard-earned rewards at dusk, this trip captures everything that makes summer fly fishing in the Victorian High Country so special.
After spending a few days fishing with the Orvis Helios F (9ft 4-weight), it's clear this rod is one of the best money can buy. The Helios F is Orvis’ finesse-focused fly rod, designed specifically for trout presentation, delicate tippet protection, and technical dry fly fishing. With a true medium-fast action, single dry flies, dry droppers, and even light nymph and indicator rigs are a dream to throw with the Helios F.
The good folks at Primal sent over their Revel 9ft 5 weight combo — and after two days floating some stunning Victorian water in the Boundary 100, Pat has got plenty to say about it!
Spring in the mountains is never predictable, but that’s exactly why we come back year after year. Some days you earn it… and some days the fish make you work for every moment.
Join Pat Ryan on an epic two-day fly fishing journey down the Indi River, right on the border of New South Wales and Victoria. Floating through steep gorges, open farmland, and wild trout country, Pat takes on this remote section of river that eventually flows into the mighty Murray River — a truly unique fly fishing experience.
We hit the Tumut River for its maiden run, testing the Boundary 100 in real-world conditions. From standing casts to fighting rainbows on the drift, this boat made every part of the day effortless.
The trout season is fast approaching, and if you’re new to fly fishing, this video breaks down the essential gear you’ll need to get started. After over a decade of experimenting with different setups, I’ve simplified my kit to the gear I believe works best for beginners and seasoned anglers alike.
