Video post of using a mono rig to tight line nymph for trout.
Author: troutstrike.com
I am not a professional angler. I do not operate a guide service or a fly shop. I am not a former competitive angler. I am just a regular guy who has committed myself to combining my creativity with my passion for fly fishing for trout. By following my passion and dedicating my time to creating quality content based on my fishing experiences, I want to create a space for anglers of all levels to enjoy when they can't be on the water.
The Dry Dropper Rig-My Favorite Way to Fly Fish
Both flies land gently on the water just a few feet above the rock. The caddis sits high on the surface not even noticing the weight of the pheasant tail plunging toward the bottom. I make a quick mend to create slack that releases the caddis into the drift. It swirls in the current to the left of the rock and settles perfectly into the slick.
Why Trout Strike? It’s Why I Choose to Fly Fish
Revealing the Mystery There are many reasons why I choose to fly fish. Revealing the mystery of what lies beneath the darkest reaches of the river temporarily satisfies an insatiable curiosity. The process of bringing
10 Game-Changing Tips To Get Started Tying Flies Now
During the great shut down of 2020, like many people, I had a lot more time at home than ever before. So I recommitted myself to tying flies consistently. I changed my approach and found success. Tying flies became enjoyable because my flies started to look like they are supposed to! I began to master styles of flies by tying them over and over again. Here are ten things I did to to find success along my fly tying journey:
Egan’s Thread Frenchie is the Ultimate Confidence Fly
The Ultimate Confidence Fly I love Lance Egan’s Thread Frenchie because it is quick and easy to tie. More importantly, it is one of the most effective patterns in my box. For me, the thread
How to Begin Your Tight Line & Euro Nymphing Journey
You may feel tempted to race into Euro nymphing. I get it. You want to catch more trout. I did too. As one of the most impatient people on the planet, let me give you
Euro Nymphing Flies: How to Weight & Organize for Easy Adjustments
This post was created to help readers develop a system to weight and organize euro nymphing flies.
How a Little “Quicksand” Ended My Trout Season
A big part of troutstrike.com is telling the story of my journey as an angler. From time to time I enjoy telling anecdotes from my youth. Some of my fondest memories of my childhood were the times my family and I would go trout fishing together. This post tells the story of how my father once delayed saving my mother’s life because he thought he had a hit on his last cast. Enjoy!
How Bait Fishing Helped Me Get Better at Euro Nymphing
To solve this problem, I went back to my roots as a bait fisherman. I was shocked to learn that so many bait fishing principles align with euro/tight line nymphing concepts.