Feb 24, 2026

The Reach Cast Simplified | Fly Fishing Technique Breakdown with Pat Ryan

Pat breaks down how to perform a reach cast, or reach mend, and explains why it’s one of the most effective techniques for achieving a natural, drag-free drift—especially when targeting...

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Jan 20, 2026

How to High Stick When Fly Fishing | Catch More Fish With Drag-Free Drifts

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...

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Jan 14, 2026

Hopper Session in Stunning Victorian Trout Streams | Australian High Country Fly Fishing in December

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...

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Jan 7, 2026

BEST Fly Rod On The Market?! Orvis Helios F Tested

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’...

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Dec 15, 2025

Primal Revel Fly Rod Review | 9ft 5-Weight Trout Fishing Combo Tested

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...

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Dec 4, 2025

Wind, Wild Browns & Redemption | Late Spring Fly Fishing the Kosciuszko High Country

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...

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Oct 31, 2025

Indi On Fly | Two Day Fly Fishing Drift Adventure On The NRS Boundary 100

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,...

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Oct 10, 2025

Catching Trout Opening Week on the Tumut River | First Drift in the NRS Boundary 100 Fishing Raft

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...

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Sep 24, 2025

Fly Fishing in Victoria Before The NSW Trout Season Opens | Three Days Exploring Rivers Around Omeo

From soggy campsites to venison burgers by the fire, this trip had its fair share of ups and downs. But persistence pays off—with a couple of beautiful brown trout to...

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Sep 3, 2025

New to Fly Fishing? A Simple Setup to Start Catching Fish

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...

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Aug 20, 2025

Solo Fly Fishing & Camping at Talbingo Dam | Peace, Solitude & Trout Fishing

There’s something special about heading out alone – a mix of risk, peace, and freedom you just don’t get with others. On this trip, Pat spent two days exploring Talbingo,...

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Aug 12, 2025

NRS Riffle Packraft Mission at Three Mile Dam

Sub-zero temps, sluggish fish, and a frozen landscape that requires a creative approach. Equipped with a dry suit, NRS Riffle packraft and plenty of determination, Pat sets out hook a...

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