There are a lot of fishing shows on television and many of them are about as interesting as watching my dog watch a cat… You know how it goes. You keep watching ‘nothing’ thinking something interesting is going to happen – if only for a few moments – but almost always end up disappointed and then you curse yourself for having wasted the time it took to watch. The New Fly Fisher has been on air since 2000 and it is one of the few programs in the fishing genre that is educational and often worth watching. TNFF goes beyond the ‘what’ and ‘when’ to touch on the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of our sport and in so doing passes along invaluable tips to both beginners and advanced fly fishers alike.
Perhaps the best person to comment on the show is its producer, Colin McKeown who writes:
“When I started The New Fly Fisher in 2000 the motivation was simple, to help anglers learn how to fly fish. Like you, I was tired of fishing shows that taught me nothing. Generally it was just “big fish, big fish” and “look at me, aren’t I great!” In speaking with fellow anglers it was apparent that there was a genuine need for a high quality fly-fishing series that truly instructs and teaches. A series that was formatted like something you would see on the Discovery Channel. This motivation was the catalyst for The New Fly Fisher. Right from the start the reception to this educational format has been overwhelmingly supportive and positive. Now entering its sixth season of production and with over 130 episodes completed, our creative team can honestly say it has been quite a unique journey. But the basic principles and format have never changed. To help teach both novice and veteran fly fishers. Today our production team is striving to make the series the best it can be. From unique underwater footage of feeding trout to 3D animations that detail a specific cast to taping each show in HD, each episode is focused on one central objective – helping you to learn and enjoy the passion that is fly-fishing.”
For more information on the show go to thenewflyfisher.com/index.php
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