But it’s not. I first tried my usual trick of letting my sighter sink a bit down to achieve more depth, but after around 20 drifts I realized this wasn’t going to work. Your finished rig should end up around eighteen feet or just about two times the total length of your rod (10 foot rods in 3 through 5 weights are ideal for tight lining). I loved the mono rig and will probably go back to it because there are those days when I want to cast a dry to rising fish and don’t want to deal with managing two rods. I also appreciate the versatility of removing the shorty on stream and using the traditional fly line if I want to switch tactics. So to me a euro fly line is a mute point. I build and sell leaders so I tinker quite a bit with formulas and tweaking them with section length and different materials. READ: Troutbitten | How to Easily Avoid the Mono Rig Coiling Problem. For the euro nymphing setup the leaders are very long between 15 to 30 feet from fly line (or backing respectively) to fly. With a euro line on my reel, I don’t have that option. What it comes down to is drag. I can usually get a 45-50’ cast with the running line, a maximum distance for me to handle a dry. Sure, you can swap out spools, but it requires no less than five minutes to switch. Everyone has their own favorite leaders, rods, lines and flies. Join Troutbitten and follow along. If using a 10’ rod (3m), the standard length for euro nymphing, a classic leader would be 20' including the tippet. Mono core euro lines are much closer in performance to a Mono Rig. And the river. Preventing coils is simple. It’s the sighter that matters. Nice. I thank George for bringing up the topic and offering his own preference. combo(Hydros II reel). The RIO euro line has a slight taper and is essentially a DT line, you can just cut it in half and a have two 40 ft euro heads. greater direct contact. View 117883731229035888671/117883731229035888671’s profile on Google+, Fall Streamer Tactics | Fly Fishing & Floating in Colorado, 7399 S. Tucson Way Ste A3 Centennial, CO 80112. And the relative stiffness of mono tends to knock out much of the ice that does happen to build up. I didn’t get the concept or differences then….I do now. But I’ll mention this, because it may help . Making adjustments is the key to consistent fly fishing. I like to dry and nymph about 90% and 10% streamer. Personally I think the 20ft is too short for a euro head, I would prefer 30ft – I don’t want the fly line to come off the reel and pull on the euro line w/gravity. Remember, good tight line nymphing is about maximizing the time of our nymph in the strike zone. I’m color blind and find chameleon difficult to see. I focus less on my rig and more on fishing the rig I have. Fly line coating deadens our contact to the nymph. The leader was around 20 feet. For many years, I loved nothing better than my Sage Z Axis, but of course, they haven’t made them for years. So far the Mono rig has been my go to. Above is a short excerpt from the video, “Modern Nymphing,” in which Devin and Lance explain their favorite … These tactics have been around for decades, but anglers are now learning the techniques from better sources, with solid advice and a fresher understanding of what is possible when using a contact rig. Dom, I remember our time together rigging up in the parking lot this past spring. Lead. No matter how clean the connection, with a needle knot, a super glue splice, etc., the junction is still there. It is true that a conventional fly line would no doubt work better with the dry fly, buy it just doesn’t work for me attempting to tight line with a 17-18’ leader. A Mono Rig holds more coils. So do you fish the mono rig with any fly rod, or are you pairing with a super long euro rod. As is typical with many spring creeks, is has extremely clear, slow water and a population of large and well-educated Snake River fine-spot cutthroat trout. A few fly pattern changes showed no improvement either. And yes, you absolutely can cast a dry with Mono. Another draw is in the versatility of design. Then you can cut the loop off the other end and superglue splice in a short chameleon/sighter section ending in a tippet ring. Domenick Swentosky T R O U T B I T T E N domenick@troutbitten.com. George Daniel recently published a helpful video about the benefits of euro lines vs a Mono Rig in the winter. I like how you have regular fly line on be real, seems like I can change out for dries or indicator fishing when I want. I have fished several and like Rio’s as it is not a true level line but has a slight taper. I like to understand what is possible, and I enjoy the exploration of tactics and ideas. Fish on! I don’t replace it often. Then aim for a long drift, enabled by the lead. Usually, like I wrote above, it lasts until I do something dumb, like step on it with studs or get it in a tree. For example, if you are fishing a 4-foot deep run, you can use a tippet that’s anywhere from five to seven feet long, … Because it’s a wide, wide world out there, with lots of diversity and a bunch of ways to catch trout. This is a big one. Base tippet length on water depth but Fish as short as possible; Don’t cast more than 20 to 30′ ever while nymphing; If waiting for the feel of the fish strike, you’ve probably missed it. I’ve fished euro fly lines enough to know why I don’t care for them. Stop lobbing and start casting. But I use what I call a fulcrum retrieve with my Mono Rig instead, which allows for more control and versatility over retrieve speed, while also putting me in a better position to shoot line. I have about a 15′ leader with sighter permanently attached to the shorty, so I treat the whole thing like a long nymph leader similar to how I used the mono rig. Most euro nymphing … Even when you do, like I said above, I much prefer casting dries with regular fly line — that’s what it’s built for. Hi. Attach 4-6’ of (improved clinch knot) Fluorocarbon tippet with a dropper tag using your dropper knot of choice. And there are limited situations where I would recommend them as a first option. Once you get used to it, it’s really not bad and it allows (at least for me) less time rigging and more time fishing…and with dedicated tools. Dry flies are designed to imitate floating insects on or near the surface. Tuck. . (I’ll write about the fulcrum retrieve this spring. Because the euro fly line weighs more, it loads a fly rod more than a Mono Rig. If you fish hard and pay attention to the details, you’ll often catch, miss or turn enough trout to learn something. John. My standard Troutbitten Mono Rig has changed little over the last few years, because after decades of experimentation, it’s perfect for what I do. Both methods (letting the sighter sink and adding tippet) resulted in my flies getting to the appropriate depth, but one clearly worked while the other did not. Great article, thanks. A euro fly line performs differently in the cast than does the leader material it’s attached to. The Hardy Ultralite finally does. So you won’t do it often. However, I could see that each of my drifts was going around 6 inches over their heads. There’s nothing like the feeling of a long, clean butt section sailing through the guides. Your email address will not be published. And that’s a bad thing — real bad. Those streams restrict leader length to 17-18’. I have no trouble strip setting a Mono Rig this way. I know anglers who really want to see their butt section. Some anglers define a Mono Rig as a leader long enough to keep fly line on the reel, so anglers hold only mono in their hands. That said, there’s no argument that it’s easier to strip set with a euro fly line. Purchase here to support Troutbitten. And be nice. So, gather data toward those questions, and then branch off from there. The Mono Rig is thinner, so it carries less water. In the nineties, I read Joe Humphreys’ Trout Tactics, and I duplicated his Mono Rig setup. I built my first mono rig yesterday and look forward to testing it out with a couple of different rods and see what I think. Let’s understand some things together. As a general rule of thumb, the tippet should be the depth of the water, plus one foot for heavy flies - or, the depth of the water plus two feet for lighter flies. Don’t do that with a thirty foot leader. The running allows for 20-25’ cast without too much sag in the rig; then, if I want to dry fly, I will attach a 12-15’ dry fly leader to the running line. Great article Dom, Thank you! my 2c. But to those familiar with casting tight line rigs, most rods load very well with a Mono Rig. I like the notch for the tippet ring. While they have the advantage of less sag at longer range, they lack turnover power. Updating the very latest in Euro nymphing techniques and equipment in a followup to our 2015 series of posts on the technique. Choose the right butt section material, and stretch it at the beginning of the day. READ: Troutbitten | Efficiency: Leader and Tippet Changes. I feel like the answer to your questions are in the article above. And learn to accurately judge the distance you are casting. Thanks for you analysis of the two different lines. This encouraged me and I bought an Orvis 10’/3 wt. Tie a 40 to 50-inch length of tippet to the sighter material using a double or triple surgeon’s knot. Euro Nymphing fly line includes minimal weight in grains, whereas other fly lines … Regardless of the leader you'r… But to the initiated, tight line and euro nymphing is the kind of thing that leads us down the best of rabbit holes. Attach your tippet to the tippet ring using a uni-knot (length … However, butt sections of about .015” and .017” cast very much like a fly line, if you treat them that way. I realize there are companies out there selling euro fly line, but if you want to truly euro nymph, a mono line is “standard operating procedure”. READ: Troutbitten | Fly Fishing the Mono Rig Q&A: Lines, Rigging and Skeptics. NC; so far as I know there are no leader restrictions here ; however, some private streams (club waters) and Cherokee Reservation special regulation waters have these restrictions. So let’s fix that. Replace the level line with a traditional fly line? You actually knew what you were talking about…… I didn’t. 5” to 10” length of Sighter Mono or Hi viz two-tone Braid (attached to tip of leader) 5ft of 5x tippet with 2 flies (spaced 20” to 24” apart) Then, you can either wind it up short for Czech-style SHORTLINING or … It’s good for being a sighter. Since 2014 and 600 articles deep Troutbitten is a free resource for all anglers Your support is greatly appreciated. I have an article publishing this spring on my favorite. Many of us crave the feel of mono in our hands. I’ve definitely had the same a Mono Rig for many months of almost every day use and didn’t feel the need to change it. To the neophyte, all of this might be a confusing mess. . Hope that helps or inspires someone. Consider a more traditional cast instead. . Am I missing something? In fact, what some anglers list as issues are non-existent with a little adaptation and attention to detail. It doesn’t necessarily hang up, but it bumps in the guides, creating friction that becomes a hindrance to shooting line. Scroll below to find the Donate Button. And the easiest place to start is to know your distances. Setting up a Euro-nymphing leader can be intimidating and appear difficult. Pause slightly for the fly to drop. READ: Troutbitten | Fly Fishing in the Winter: Ice in the Guides? Forgot to mention I fish mostly on the Delaware River. I fished this way for many years, with a twenty-foot leader, and I still called it a Mono Rig. Drop. Currently I am listening to your interview on the “ Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing” podcast. I’m a klutz. These rigs put us under uninterrupted control of the flies, and that is the ultimate attraction. The Mono Rig is stiffer than a euro line, and that’s where it gets its fly line style performance — even though it’s a thinner and lighter line. We steelhead fish with the same Mono Rig. But that’s absolutely false. The Simms G3 Guide Vest starts with a classic design and modernizes it in all the best ways. . I promise, if you read through these, and follow the links in the articles themselves to supporting material, it’ll all make sense. I repeated the drift I had been doing earlier and immediately connected with a solid fish. Nothing is more important than the leader. I appreciate the feel and handling of the shorty especially in cold weather. But it’s also nothing like a standard line either. Material diameter and material stiffness. While a switch in casting angle and a fly change are adequate to get a presentation that fish will commit to in the vast majority of situations, there is another variable that I find myself often neglecting: length of tippet below the sighter. And thank you. There’s no doubt. We don’t need to see our whole butt section, because we train our eyes to watch the Sighter. I have spent a lot of time on the following: euro line (hated the sag loved the line feel in hand), mono rig (enjoyed casting and versatility but it felt too stiff/thick for me) and also just straight 30 ft 4x-6x (casting is not not as enjoyable, it’s only built for smaller nymph rigs, but its ultra sensitive). 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. Thanks Dom. Is there a rod (that you know of) that can meet those needs? Variations abound. It takes me about one minute to make the switch, and I have no problem doing this frequently, because I’m not wasting time. Thanks Dom, Apparently I’ve been wasting Maxima. So there’s room for style and for adapting to your waters and your trout. I am sure that you are familiar with this. While it may be hard to come up with a singular answer, Euro Nymphing gives anglers the chance to piece out sections of … You also probably won’t see either one better than Chameleon. And many of those adjustments are based on our thought processes around weights and measures. For many years, I’ve preached a casting approach to tight line tactics rather than a lobbing style. Here is one from this past August on a small spring creek in Northwest Wyoming. As a general rule of thumb, 10′ is about the minimal … No doubt. This allows me to really stretch out when tossing the occasional streamer. What had changed? For those of you who have spent time euro-nymphing, you probably appreciate that a good presentation and change in drift depth can often be achieved in each of these unique water types by simply changing the angle of the cast, or by starting your drift slightly further up or downstream. And I agree, you can do it all with one rod. At twenty feet or less — at the range where the majority of good tight line nymphing happens — I’d say they are. But, I will have to practice to get the procedure down to a minute. Here’s the video. These views address all seasons, all distances and many variations. When a big part of your life is fishing, how you carry fishing gear is a big deal. I think the main reason for this is that I sometimes find it a hassle to make this adjustment as it requires a more substantial re-rig than does a quick fly change. George’s video is specifically about cold winter fishing, and feeling the thicker, more textured euro line is easier than feeling mono in the winter. When rising trout or another situation has me convinced that using fly line is the better option, I simply change leaders. And yes, there are many rods that function very well as an all around tool. To overcome this, my reel is spooled with a .27″ running line and I will switch out the mono rig for my hand tied 17-18’ leader. Micro-thin butt sections for a Mono Rig (like 8 lb) do not have fly line style performance. Off of sighter, attach tippet ring with an improved clinch knot. Be helpful. Sometimes it is tapered, sometimes not. Spooling a reel with a euro line dramatically limits your versatility. Similarly, I hate having the junction of the fly-line-to-the-leader in my rod guides. For anyone struggling to get used to the feel of monofilament in the line hand, a euro line may be your best choice. Some anglers have difficulty strip setting with streamers on a Mono Rig. Your email address will not be published. PA no longer has the leader length restriction. Join the mailing list to receive all Troutbitten articles and updates directly to your inbox. Sighter material (we’re talking about the bi-color stuff found in fly shops) is so soft and limp that it has very little turnover power. On the practice side, the length of leader that allows reaching the maximum fishable distance and keep the fly line within the rod’s guides is about 2 rod length (20 feet at least) including the tippet. I’m still experimenting, but “shorty” euro lines are another option with variation of the pros and cons. . There’s a lot packed into that question. Streamers on the Mono Rig is pretty easy if you can tight line nymph. Thanks for all the great info. The topic of today's video is understanding the sighter. Foolishly, I never thought to stretch the mono before use. In the coldest months, ice in the guides drives many fly fishermen indoors, because ice is a pain to deal with. They’re all characterized by thick butt sections and fine, … Replacing my cortland pro level line with an actual fly line since I use the long mono rig. And I tie my leaders to make that happen. The best days start by learning what most trout in the river are doing. Instead, I prefer the Mono Rig as my day-to-day tool for all tight line tactics. It’s in the guides. It’s a lot of fun. . I used a Mono Rig that was short enough to have (regular) fly line in my hand for five years. When you only get on the water a few times a month and drive a few hours to get there then time is everything. The Mono Rig angler also has the choice to go very thin on the butt section for even less sag. . I have a 9.7 sage x six weight, and was considering building a mono leader for that, when I am nymph fishing. Euro nymphing lines are manufactured with either a braided core (like fly line backing) or a mono core of about 8-10 lb in thickness and flexibility. Life is confusing. In this circumstance, drag was not substantial because 6X is much narrower in diameter than 0X, so it’s subject to much less drag. Enjoy the day. And back then, I never fished tight line tactics further away. I can get an extra extra spool and experiment and switch between the two fly lines on the reel, or am I potentially over complicating everything since I am so new to euro nymph fly fishing? But you pretty much fight any decent fish from the reel because grasping the sighter material is not always easy. I really enjoy your articles and recommendations for fishing gear and have never been disappointed. This is accomplished by extending the tippet with an additional tag for a three fly rig, or leaving the leader free of tags for a single fly rig. empty Maxima spool and rigging foams for different tippet setups. 4X, 5X, and 6X are common tippet sizes used in this section of the Czech nymph rig sized according to the … But the mono core euro lines hold quite a bit of coil in the winter too, so they should also be stretched before use. With each strip, four fingers grasp the line as it goes around the edge of my thumb. So aim for a quick free fall, enabled by the lift. https://troutbitten.com/recommended-gear/. MR DOM, REMEMBER GEORGE IS IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING FLY LINES. The answer seems obvious. Second, when stripping streamers, I grasp the line with four fingers and turn my hand about forty-five degrees before pulling with every strip. A euro nymphing fly line is a very thin diameter line of about .022”. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The Ideal Euro Nymphing Rod A typical Euro Nymphing rod is long, typically at least 10 feet and often longer. I am very new to euro nymph fishing. As a dedicated euro nympher, this covers the exact question I have had as I recently started pondering trying out a mono rig. I’m not advocating for euro lines, and I fish mono rigs the majority of time when I’m nymphing, but you can change over quickly and not limit yourself if you do decide to go “euro line”. You can see all my favorite gear in the Recommended Gear page. Many competition anglers, these days, maximize their leader length to 20-24 feet — two times the length of their fly rod. If you spool up a euro fly line, that’s what you’re stuck with. If you buy a euro line that is a level line, you can just cut it into 2-3 sections and make a 20-40 foot section of euro line that can be attached to the end of your fly line. Fly Fishing & Tying Blog – Fly Fishing Tips. (See the above picture.). I wouldn’t fish dries on the Mono Rig until you really get a feel for the rig itself. I could see the flies moving past the fish, but they showed no interest. In most circumstances, keeping sighter up and out of the water will create a much better dead drift. I have about 40′ of 20# Chameleon on top of a WF 4wt Cortland fly line. Before the rule, many (maybe most) competitors used a Mono Rig. The added length provides extra reach and makes casting long Euro Nymphing … See what I mean? While Czech and Polish style … It’s a great way to keep in touch. That’s my own definition. I am still figuring out what I like best as they all have their pros and cons. Sag equals drag. Stretch it hard and enjoy a Mono Rig without trouble. That’s me. Family. READ: Troutbitten | Put More Juice in the Cast. This article is part of the Walk Along series. Good, crisp casting, with speed is the trick. A euro fly line casts dries easier than a Mono Rig because it weighs more. Most of my fishing is done with nymphs and egg patterns or streamers at short distances. This can be adapted for a single fly, or for three flies by simply altering the length of your tippet. Nah. Thanks for sharing your years of “fine tuning”. In the spring when I know I’m going to spend the entire day tightline to dry dropper with high water requiring a bushy fly I like the euro line. It’s the Hardy Ultralite. READ: Troutbitten | Euro Nymphing and Mono Rig. It’s true. Dom, am I missing the boat since everyone is talking about 3 to 5 weight fly rods? To some, this is an advantage. Be part of the Troutbitten community of ideas. Likewise, when a trout bites softly on our nymph, we feel the strike better with a Mono Rig. But I’d say a Mono Rig is a leader that’s long enough to keep the fly line inside the rod guides — the fly line goes no further than the tip-top (the last guide). So now, more than ever, with a good understanding of the basics and beyond, anglers love contact systems. Hopefully, this simple rig will help to … My Mono Rig lasts until I do something dumb to it, like step on the butt section with aluminum treads or get the whole damn thing stuck in a tree. Coiling was my biggest issue. I’ll make another comment here on versatility. If it works, and you are comfortable, stick with it. And for that, we need fly line performance from our thin line, be it a Mono Rig or euro fly line. And change leaders with a four turn clinch knot, like this: https://troutbitten.com/2019/03/06/loop-to-loop-is-bad-try-attaching-your-leader-to-the-fly-line-this-way/. A euro line does not cause these small issues. Instead, I keep a regular fly line on my reel that matches my fly rod. Lance Egan and Devin have produced three great videos that show these tactics in practice. Consider your fly size and weight. Euro-Nymphing (aka tight-line nymphing), originated in Europe and has steadily rose in popularity in the states. I agree, the normal way is a pain in the ass. Ten feet of Cortland Mono Core Euro Line (.022″), at 1.06 grams. And I didn’t use it much. So does Amnesia and Cortland Euro Nymphing Leader Material. Maybe 5, if I’m lucky! When I added a little more tippet, my sighter remained out of the water and only my 6X tippet was pulled by the surface currents. I’m glad you’re digging in to the tactics. Tight line and euro nymphing is experiencing a groundswell of popularity. I discussed the disadvantage of changing spools. Attach a tippet ring to the end of the sighter material using a three turn clinch knot. Start with George’s excellent point. That’s always been my goal, because for the places I fish and the amount of water I like to cover and hike into, two rods is just impractical, and not much fun, really. Euro nymphing is a technique that was adopted by fly anglers from Czech Republic, Slovakia, France and Poland. The euro fly line, at .022” weighs a lot more, so it sags more. But it gets complicated . I do think you would be complicating something that is pretty simple. And advanced angling starts by being aware of the stats. And we’ve learned to deal with some of the issues. Sure, a micro-thin Mono Rig with an 8 lb butt section won’t cast dries. Often 3X. At distance I prefer the regular fly line (certainly looks cooler) but in reality most of my fish catching happens 25′ or less from my rod tip which with few exceptions, wind being one of them, the Mono Rig handles to a T. I’m using a T&T Contact 10’6” 3wt rod for tight lining but have a hell of a hard time doing much else with it? Too short of a length will put the flies above fish, too much will make strike detection difficult. It’s often called a euro line, a comp line or a tactical fly line. Thoughtful fishermen like George Daniel and Devin Olsen have written excellent books on the subject. Primarily dry and nymph. How to you store your mono rig when you change to a dry fly leader? 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