The DVD (MSRP $19.95) is entitled Sierra Fly Fishing Vol. 1, Lower Kern River.
It's basically a 30-minute instructional fly fishing show hosted by local guide Guy Jeans, who knows the Kern River better than anyone in the area.
Learn From the Guide
Jeans, who runs a fly shop in Kernville, Calif., is a great resource and a knowledgeable guide, which you'll see on this DVD he's made with fellow angler Tysun McMullan.This episode focuses on the Lower Kern, where Jeans hauls in some jaw-dropping, football-sized rainbow trout. On one single trip, Jeans lands four or five hogs that looked like they'd been inhaling shad for weeks.
Even if you don't live on the West Coast, this is a solid DVD for picking up some tips on catching larger trout. Plus, it's a chance to see some of the fattest trout you'll ever see taken on a fly.
Conclusion
What makes the DVD is Jeans' candidness, openly talking about the different runs on the lower river and giving away some of his favorite techniques.While many guides are tight-lipped about their home water and frown upon giving away worthwhile tips, Jeans gives the viewer a crash course on the best ways to fish the lower Kern below Isabella. Well worth the $20.
Great insight. Good cinematography for such a small production crew. Fun outakes and extras. A well-done video that will have you eager for second and third volumes on the upper portions of the Kern. For more information, go to sierraflyfishing.com.
