In short, the Mono Rig is a hybrid system for fishing all fly types: nymphs (tight line and indicator) streamers, wets, dry dropper, and yes even dry flies on a long leader. I'll keep an eye on this thread though because I'm new to the system myself. Maybe if I tried it longer it might have been easier. Thank you. Go Fishing… Try different things… Find what YOU enjoy and Have Fun!!! I haven’t used braided material to fish any rigs. But nothing eliminated the coils completely. Press J to jump to the feed. -Leader. But nothing eliminated the coils completely. But on a Mono Rig, the angler is in direct control over the path of the fly, all the way through the drift. 100% Upvoted. I had tried adding boiling water to the line and letting it cool. share . No fly line at all. I just created a rig you created and tested it out at my house. Just get yourself around 2 or 3 rod lengths of mono (15 or 20# or thereabouts will do) and tie it to your fly line. How to tie a Mono or Fluorocarbon carp rig in this clear and easy to follow video. Anglers just getting started with euro nymphing are often confused if they should use a specialized euro nymphing line or go with a mono rig in place of their traditional floating fly line. Try running an even diameter rig like making the whole rig out of .011 .010 maxima of just sighter material. Importantly, the Mono Rig is designed to cast with fly-line-style performance, without the extra weight and the consequence of a fly line. Some could (appropriately) say that a mono rig on a non-euro style rod, is counter-intuitive and not really worth the adjustment. I mean, if you want to spin fish, I hear Pfleuger makes some nice gear. Finden Sie Top-Angebote für 4 x Sea Fishing Wire & Mono Pulley Pennel Rigs Tope Huss kämpfst Meeraal Aal bei eBay. Was wondering if anyone had general tips/advice for fishing this system. I have been fishing a mono rig a lot this year. We hiked into the mountains of North-Central PA to get after some beautiful native brook trout. Domenick shares the exact formula he uses when fishing a mono rig and why he loves a 4 weight rod and Maxima cameleon leader for the butt section of his mono rig. How long? Just setup a mono rig on my 5 weight based on what was written on troutbitten, a blog written by a guide in my area. Whether you fly fish a 2wt on small creeks for brook trout, a 14' 9wt for Steelhead or Atlantic Salmon, or Tarpon on a 12wt; your contributions and questions will be welcomed and appreciated! I had tried adding boiling water to the line and letting it cool. Because I get stuck in trees and under rocks a lot, I use a heavy tippet, typically 3X or 4X with a 16 nymph. I've used braid (and fly reel backing) for various specialty FF applications. The fish do not seem to care. Troutbitten now. Maybe save up and hire him for a day? Just setup a mono rig on my 5 weight based on what was written on troutbitten, a blog written by a guide in my area. This is a subreddit for anglers who pursue, or wish to pursue, their favorite fish on fly rods. You could also make a thinner diameter mono rig to obtain the same thing. I substituted Braided line for the mono running line. While the answer to this question is mainly driven by preference, there are some pros and cons to using a specialized euro nymphing line vs. a mono rig (or some hybrid version thereof). While fishing a standard rig with fly line (floating or sinking), the line dictates the course of the leader and the fly. In the modern era, a reliance on monofilament line in fly fishing originated in Eastern Europe during the Cold War. I hold up far enough on the grip and pinch the running line between my index finger and the rod itself for a good feel. save hide report. 8 comments. I did not like the mono's tendency to retain coils. Are you using braided instead of flyline, or just substituting the 30' of mono with braided line? And it requires good fly … Selbst wenn der Keitech Mono Spin Jig ein paar Sekunden auf dem Grund liegen bleibt, kommt es immer noch zu Attacken, denn der kleine geniale Bursche steht niemals still. To avoid losing rigs, and hooked fish, always use sensible strong main line – minimum of 15lb mono, or 30lb braid for bait fishing and 50lb braid for lure fishing. Long enough to keep fly line out of the guides. Der Mono Spin Jig von Keitech ist eine echte Rakete auf das Angeln auf Barsch. I have tried different brands (the latest being OPST). Correct. I do see the effectiveness if your only fishing below your rod tip, but this limits you to the water you can fish. I made a change to that standard rig over the weekend. I did not like the mono's tendency to retain coils. I tried some braid and it was too thin to feel and keep controlled under my index finger. I have been fishing a mono rig a lot this year. Overall I strive to keep things simple and this … 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. I have tried different brands (the latest being OPST). Also to protect smaller tippet. Was wondering if anyone had general tips/advice for fishing this system. I say go for it as it's a step in the right direction if nothing else. Connect that via tippet ring to 2' or so of sighter. I’ll try it out, but it seems unless I’m fishing directly under my rod tip, which extremely limits the effectiveness of euro rigs/mono rigs it will actually take away from the sensitivity of the system. My advice is to keep things simple and not get too caught up with the complicated leader formulas you will see at various websites. I hope to fish with him some time in the next year. Browsing this Thread:  In this post I’ll describe the mono rig I use in most conditions and how to construct it. His writings are pretty comprehensive. Will generally be euro nymphing and fishing dries once hatches start up on my local rivers. I mean, if you want to fly fish you better use hand spun silk lines and bamboo rods... otherwise you are just spin fishing. Kostenlose Lieferung für viele Artikel! What you're running from the end of that mono line is also very important for some of the same reasons as above. In this post I’ll share some of my experiences with both approaches an… There is a reason why spin guys like it so much - very sensitive and good for feel. Man, I don't know what we possibly could tell you that Domenick doesnt on troutbitten.  1 Anonymous Users. Edit: buy Modern Nymphing and Modern Nymphing Elevated on Vimeo. I substituted Braided line for the mono running line. Choosing a line and leader setup is not always simple if you’re just getting started with euro nymphing. Is a little bit euro, a little bit nymph and equal parts streamer and even a little dry influence. Mono rigs are great for what you're looking for. Connect that via tippet ring to a couple feet of 5x or … Just Braided then 4' of Cortland white indicator Mono (12.lb), 2' of Rio two tone tippet indicator 2X, a tippet ring and 3 to 4' of Fluro tippet. Fishing streamers on the Mono Rig offers more presentation options, better feel and improved strike detection. We get into the mono rig and how he crosses over between nymphing and streamers. Because that’s what mono is for, spin fishing. An additional benefit of Maxima Chameleon is that it straightens nicely just by pulling each end and maintaining tension a few seconds. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I switched to fishing a mono rig about a year ago. 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