Drop. It’s an elementary casting principle, but it’s the hardest thing to deliver. looking forward to the rest of the series.i can even apply some of it into my style of fishing. But that is unlikely. More on this technique later, but it thus far has been very effective at sensing soft takes As river anglers, our task is a complicated one, because we must be accurate not only with the fly to the target, but also with the tippet. Troutbitten now. The video also covers the Troutbitten Mono Rig and the functions of its three main components. Are you casting with an all purpose rod or a dedicated Euro Nymph rod. It matters. Because our trout just don’t feed that deep. I like this rig. Messages 716 Reaction score 189 Location Upstate NY. Attached is link and video discussing the use of a mono rig for fishing streamers. We head out into the cold and Lance Egan shows us how to fish a simple jigged streamer on a Euro nymphing rig. And they work best together . But here’s one tip that guarantees immediate improvement right away. I really appreciate the effort that has gone into writing the articles as well as how they are cataloged and cross-referenced. While I recommend considering a specialized nymphing lineif you’re just getting started, a full mono rig provides many benefits and is a good choice for a number of anglers when using tight-line techniques. For many more articles on streamer tactics with any leader system, find the streamers category on Troutbitten. Beautiful video; very helpful. I will check out all the above and give the Euro leader a try again. Angler Types in Profile Big Trout Commentary Dry Fly Fishing Fly Fishing StrategiesGear Reviews Night FishingNymphing Stories Streamers Tactics Troutbitten Fly Box, Gear Review Policy Terms and conditonsPrivacy PolicyAffiliate Link DisclosureAmazon Affiliate Disclaimer, Gear Review Policy Terms and conditons Privacy Policy Affiliate Link Disclosure Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer. In this post I’ll describe the mono rig I use in most conditions and how to construct it. I fish for wild brown trout in the cool limestone waters of Central Pennsylvania year round. Is a little bit euro, a little bit nymph and equal parts streamer and even a little dry influence. I typically throw nymphs per the intended purpose. I can cast dries with the mono rig setup on that Syndicate rod but I cannot cast far and of … Great piece Dom. This long leader is powerful enough to push flies to a target. Almost twelve years ago, I made some adaptations to my nymph rig that completely changed the game for me, tripling my catch rate and adding a new spark to my passion for fly fishing. Great information. I dislike arbitrary limits. Dave, Your email address will not be published. Domenick shares the exact formula he uses when fishing a mono rig and why he loves a 4 weight rod and Maxima leader for the butt section of his mono rig. ** NOTE ** Video appears at the end of this short article. Thanks so much! Accuracy. Being able to switch from nymphs to streamers to removing and putting a dry fly leader on to the fly line. It would be longer. 3-4ft. Check these out: https://troutbitten.com/2018/11/25/quick-tips-put-more-juice-in-the-cast/, https://troutbitten.com/2019/07/07/fly-fishing-the-mono-rig-its-casting-not-lobbing/, https://troutbitten.com/2019/09/08/fly-casting-dont-reach/, Thanks Dom. Following those, a full list of all the Mono Rig articles with auxilary material follows. Long casts are achieved by maximizing these complimentary properties. I felt like I was out there with you even more so with the gum chewing ;-). How important is your connection to the fly line as not to hinge ? This is a great knot for non-articulated streamers because it will give them some extra movement. Same here, David. In collaboration with Wilds Media, the long-awaited Troutbitten video series featuring Streamers on the Mono Rig begins today. After the nymph falls into position, we want it to spend some time there. I’m talking about leaders with butt sections of 20 feet or more . Making adjustments is the key to consistent fly fishing. Because fishing a contact system like the Mono Rig eventually teaches you all that is possible . Keep … Use it for fishing a tight-line style of indicators. One more … But don’t limit yourself. https://troutbitten.com/2019/10/13/the-full-mono-rig-system-all-the-variations-with-formulas-and-adjustments/. There are many. My thinking right now is that the Mono Rig will load my rod. . The video also covers the Troutbitten Mono Rig and the functions of its three main components. . Menu. What are your thoughts? I will say, it is difficult for any video to keep up with the amount of information you convey with your writing. Since then I’ve used its multitude of articles as a fly fishing encyclopedia. Any rod. Trout Like To Do What Their Friends Are Doing, Distance: Know Your Weights and Measures — Part Two, Troutbitten State of the Union — 2020 Wrap Up, VIDEO | Fly Fishing the Mono Rig: Streamers — Episode 1, Tight Line and Euro Nymphing — The Lift and Lead, Streamer Presentations — The Tight Line Dance, Fifty Fly Fishing Tips: #43 — Two Ways to Recover Slack, Get Short and Effective Drifts with Your Fly, Fly Casting — Five Tips For Better Mending, Lost Trout Are Your Fault — Streamer Fishing Myth v Truth, The Meat Eater Minority — Streamer Fishing Myth v Truth, Fifty Fly Fishing Tips: #21 — Fear No Snag. Monofilament fishing line tends to hold the curves of its home. Placing restrictions on tackle and techniques, when they inhibit my ability to adapt to the fishing conditions, makes no sense to me. Check it out and see what you think> P.S. **. So your rig: Did you say in the video this set-up will also fish nymphs with smaller tippet? So, this single rig is extremely versatile and can cover streamers, nymphs and Euro dry-droppers. This line memory — this line coiling — is a problem. even with a floating line i don't much longer, 6ft max. Mono Rig With Streamers. I love how you caught a leaf cluster in the end. I rigged up my rod and tried it today. Dom, you keep accomplishing new heights, just like with your fishing! Family. This is what we are here for. Know your tippet diameter. There, I said it. Ha. Join Troutbitten and follow along. I spinning rod is a much better option if you need to fish twelve feet deep into a river, in my opinion. You can adjust as you get used to it or a others have said you could go straight 20# Maxima to tippet ring to 4x-6x. Keystone Fly Fishing Guide Book Purchase here to support Troutbitten. . Tick. The mono rig has worked very nicely with this rod. . Hi. . Hi Dom. Knots for Streamers and Wet Flies. This article is part of the Walk Along series. I know many good fly fishers who have all come out the other side with the same set of tools. And the river. And turn on notifications there to be notified when each new episode in this series publishes. No hinge this way. The free fall and the drift are a successful pair. Consider your fly size and weight. Agree completely no need for the streamer leader. Know your weights and measures . reply; Trout Fisherman replied on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 11:41 Permalink. If you fish hard and pay attention to the details, you’ll often catch, miss or turn enough trout to learn something. It is a contact system, designed to provide the angler with exceptional control over the course of the flies. Yes, absolutely, this is the same rig I use for tight lining nymphs of all sizes, for tight line to the indy approach, for dry dropper, and for streamers. There are 50+ articles about the Mono Rig on Troutbitten. I’ve never fished it twelve feet deep. Friends. ** Donate ** If you enjoy this article, please consider a donation. The videos are going to be great. I've used the mono rig for about 4 years and it's not complicated. Troutbitten now. Focus . I have to say, though, if you put twelve feet of 1x on there, it will cast, but be a a bit unwieldy. Whatever spool it’s stored on, it peels off in roughly the same diameter as that housing. loop ? Episode Two of Streamers on the Mono Rig is all about casting. Thank you. Wold it sink fast enough to get to the bottom that would maybe 8 to 12 ft. deep. So, rather than fighting with fly line, use the Mono Rig . But the fix is very simple . It’s a great way to keep in touch. Your video is very well done. Great video and info. Book now to join me in 2020. Refining these tactics is the natural progression of anglers who fish hard, are thoughtful about the tactics and don’t like limitations. It’s a great way to keep in touch. Awesome video. P.S. Ah, I see now how you get the perfection loop rigged there. Join the mailing list to receive all Troutbitten articles and updates directly to your inbox. Takes too much time for me. ** Please select HD for best video quality. I brought along my OPST micro setup too because I wanted to compare the feel of it. Here are all the adjustments and leader formulas for each method, all in one place. The new flagship model from Ross Reels, the San Miguel, ... simply cut 3-5 feet of 10-20lb fluorocarbon and attach it to your fly line with a perfection loop and a non-slip mono loop to your fly. thanks Dom. I don’t much like the first generation Cortland competition (10.5 foot 3 weight). Click below and listen to the full … rod for school stripers, spec. Click below and listen to the full … And advanced angling starts by being aware of the stats. Reply. I’m bound by no set of rules other than my own. Scroll below to find the Donate Button. And while this is also one of the most common questions I’ve fielded through the years, it has a complex answer that I’ve never tackled in an article. Very cool. It's one of my favorite rods and it's decently sensitive. Thanks Dom. And the easiest place to start is to know your distances. I’m a father of two young boys, a husband, author, fly fishing guide and a musician. Required fields are marked *. Trevor loves fishing streamers for big trout in Chile, and today we present, in detail, the rig that Trevor uses when doing just that. Thanks, Ah. . Hi. Accessories Clothing … In this post I’ll share some o… It covers the unique adaptations in our casting form that are necessary to get the most out of the Mono Rig with streamers, including the Circle Cast and the Pendulum Cast. Tackle that first . Now I have to defend it. And my philosophy is — Do what works. And from the beginning, I’ve emphasized that these rigs are designed for casting and not lobbing. Would I use the same mono rig with a same wt. A video? This is a key design element, allowing the Mono Rig to shoot and be stripped back, gliding uninterrupted by any knots in the guides. Can’t wait for more! Thank you all, for a wonderful and busy 2019 season! The only difference, is in the tippet section. And, as many streamer fanatics have discovered, throwing two streamers together not only catches more fish, but the tandem rig will often draw strikes when a single fly won’t. Fishing streamers on the Mono Rig offers more presentation options, better feel and improved strike detection. Tuck. But it’s also light enough to be pulled to a target by heavier flies (like streamers). It is used for fishing nymphs on both a tight line and under an indicator, and for fishing streamers, wets, dry flies and dry dropper rigs. Here are my thoughts on euro nymphing lines vs a Mono Rig. Great job Dom! Listed below are six primary articles that provide the foundation of the Mono Rig concept. Family. I’ve received countless questions about my thoughts regarding euro lines and mono rigs. My casts, my drifts, my fly selection, and (most importantly) my ability to focus and adapt became the reason that I caught fish or I didn’t. Join Troutbitten and follow along. Finally. The Mono Rig is a hybrid system for fishing nymphs (both tight line and indicator styles), streamers, dry-dropper, wets, and small dries. For presenting nymphs and streamers to river trout, fly line sucks. Why not use the tight line tools (leaders and tactics) for more than just euro nymphing? of 15lb mono and you are golden, with a full sink or sink tip that is. Also, mono rigs sink quickly into the strike zone, are stealthy (a bright and thick fly line slapping down on the water alerts fish’s lateral lines, IMO), and I will do everything I can to minimize rig-fiddling time. I “discovered” Troutbitten” a couple of years ago. So let’s fix that. I've had the best fishing with the mono rig numbers wise. I fish some salt water rivers in Va. with a six or seven wt. I would, however, make a major change in the tippet section. Reading Water, Stories, Tactics, Walk Along. But it’s also light enough to be pulled to a target, and this is especially useful for streamers. That is SO true. In fact, your commercial Euro Nymphing leader probably casts just fine on your TFO rod as well. For a detailed breakdown of fishing streamers on the Mono Rig, find the following cornerstone Troutbitten article: READ: Troutbitten | Fly Fishing with Streamers on the Mono Rig — More Control and More Contact. The Mono Rig is a tight line method for fishing every type of fly: nymphs (tight line and indy styles), streamers, wets, dry flies and dry dropper. The Mono Rig The Mono Rig is a hybrid system for fishing nymphs (both tight line and indicator styles), streamers, dry-dropper, wets, and small dries. I have learned so much from what you do. Just in time for our Winter season of steelhead. I look forward to the rest of the series. This is my home, and I love it. Thank you for all of your knowledge passed on to the fly fishing public. The Mono Rig is a long leader fly fishing system. Here’s the Troutbitten Mono Rig setup for streamers: 24-30 feet — 20lb Maxima Chameleon 2 feet — 10lb or 12lb Maxima Chameleonn 24-30 inches — 12lb Red Amnesia and/or 10lb Gold Stren 4-6 feet — 1X or 2X Fluorocarbon tippet. Material diameter and material stiffness. This article is the keystone to the Mono Rig content on Troutbitten. It's a great system. I’m looking forward to future videos. I find it very distracting that you are chewing something while you are talking. I can feel bottom high sticking … I also believe that the non-slip knot is stronger than the regular clinch knot, which also helps when throwing large meat. Euro nymphing is an elegant, tight line solution. Looking to use it for smaller stream mono rig nymphing or high stick nymphing. 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