Full Beginner to Advanced Guide with Erlend Vivelid Nilssen

Dry fly fishing is both the most classic and most technical form of fly fishing — and in this complete guide, you will learn how to master it with help from one of Europe’s top anglers, Erlend Vivelid Nilssen, a multi-time Norwegian fly fishing champion.

 

 

This in-depth school film covers everything from the absolute basics to advanced techniques for tricky fish in real-world river situations. It’s perfect for beginners who want to start the right way—and equally valuable for seasoned anglers looking to level up.

What You Will Learn:
– Gear & leader setup for dry fly fishing – How to choose right gear and how to build a good dry fly leader
– Fly presentation and casting angles – When to cast upstream, straight across and downstream.
– Reading rise forms and fish behaviour – what is rising fish feeding?
– Managing drag and controlling drift
– Fly choice, stealth, and strategy
– Real fishing footage with breakdowns and tips

Learn how to dry fly fish the right way—step-by-step, with expert insights you can trust.

Featuring: Erlend Vivelid Nilssen, 12 x Norwegian champion in fly fishing | Long-time member of Vision Fly Fishing Pro Team | Founder and general manager of Veig.no.
Filmed in Norway | Presented by Vision Fly Fishing