Articles in the Category The Mono Rig

Straight Talk About Competition Nymphing (with VIDEO)

A handful of strict competition rules have been passed on to the whole nymphing community. And maybe that’s not such a good thing.

Tight Line Dry Dropper and Fishing the “Y” (with VIDEO)

There’s a lot to be done with this system — many different ways to fish, with presentations that go far beyond what is commonly shown and talked about. This is not Euro dry dropper. And we’re not fishing within the constraints of rules and regulations that stem from the competition scene.

Instead, by taking a broad look at what’s possible with a tight line dry dropper approach, fly choice, leader design, weight position and rigging methods all open up into a set of tactics that are more fun and lead to more trout at the end of the line.

Troutbitten Shop Spring Sale ’26 — All Leaders, Hats, Stickers and Apparel In Stock

The Troutbitten Shop Spring Sale ’26 is here, with all leaders, hats and stickers back in the Troutbitten Shop.

Troutbitten Shop Early Winter Sale ’25 — All Leaders, Hats, Stickers and Apparel In Stock On Monday, Dec 1st

The Troutbitten Shop Early Winter Sale ’25 is here, with all leaders, hats, stickers and apparel back in stock.

Tight Line Dry Dropper and Fishing the “Y” (with VIDEO)

Tight Line Dry Dropper and Fishing the “Y” (with VIDEO)

There’s a lot to be done with this system — many different ways to fish, with presentations that go far beyond what is commonly shown and talked about. This is not Euro dry dropper. And we’re not fishing within the constraints of rules and regulations that stem from the competition scene.

Instead, by taking a broad look at what’s possible with a tight line dry dropper approach, fly choice, leader design, weight position and rigging methods all open up into a set of tactics that are more fun and lead to more trout at the end of the line.

Mono Rig Styles for Tight Line to the Indicator Nymphing

Mono Rig Styles for Tight Line to the Indicator Nymphing

You can fish tight line to the indicator style with a Micro Mono Rig instead of a Standard, but here’s what you’ll be giving up. Here’s what you’re losing . . .

. . . It all starts with a good understanding of the Mono Rig as a HYBRID system. The Standard Mono Rig casts and mends like a fly line, so we use the most unique advantage of fly fishing, introducing slack in the best places . . .

Fish and Film – Tight Line to the Indicator Nymphing – Broken Hand Suspenders (VIDEO)

Fish and Film – Tight Line to the Indicator Nymphing – Broken Hand Suspenders (VIDEO)

Late summer trout fishing in the Northeast can be challenging. But I’ve had good mornings by choosing cold water and staying open minded to the trout’s patterns and habits. Surprisingly, the best fishing has been found in deep, slow water that still has flow. The dry fly bite has been off, but the nymph fishing has been excellent.

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VIDEO: Finding Contact and Reading the Sighter: #5 of The Nine Essential Skills for Tight Line Nymphing

VIDEO: Finding Contact and Reading the Sighter: #5 of The Nine Essential Skills for Tight Line Nymphing

When we learn to find contact and read the sighter, we’re no longer guessing about where the flies are. We know where they are, and we control where they’ll go next.

With a tight line rig, we’re no longer hoping something will happen. We’re making it happen. And that knowledge really l begins with finding contact and reading the sighter.

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