You’re a great communicator man. Everything you’re speaking of is instinctual for me but I don’t think I could explain it like you do. You have some of the most informative material out there. Keep it up.
A suggestion: consider using the camerawork you use here (Josh? Darling Media?) which shows the sighter so well, for a "fish and film" episode. We can't really see your sighter in the videos to date and I think there could be a lot to learn watching you read the sighter. We appreciate all you do!
My friend, seeing the sighter is always the goal. In some of the Fish and Film videos, you can see the leader and sighter, some not. It really just comes down to lighting and angles. In this video, Josh and I worked to control many of these situations, and we also got lucky. Always trying though. I'll also suggest watching in 4K on a good television or close up on a computer monitor. You can see the sighter pretty often in that case. Cheers.
This is my first video I've seen... Here's a couple things I noticed... HOLY COW this is beautiful... Your audio quality with both mics, the video graded to accentuate the environment, the knowledge and very detailed instruction is absolutely amazing.. The only thing I could think about most of the time was Dude.. forget about us and just fish.. 🤣 I felt like I was right there with you! Thank you!
Thanks for all the podcasts on Spotify on mono rigs hope to see more like that add these videos and now I understand the fly fishing Bible to nymphing on way higher level
Nice! I like the tweak of seeing the sighter in hand - it's hard to see exactly what people mean when it's "real speed" in the water. Slowing it down in hand really makes it easy to understand *before* getting the line in the current. Keep it up!
Thank you. These videos do such a good job of providing a visual of the concepts and advice you write about in your articles and talk about on your podcast. Please keep them coming. My compliments on pulling it all together. You have developed an impressive brand. You can see from the comments that most of us really appreciate your classy, low key and instructional style. Bravo.
Dom, you guys are really hitting your stride on content plus production values, I even thought the Skwala ad component was tastefully done and not too intrusive. Own a sun hoodie from them and it is a favorite/high quality. Decided to watch the video again having to drink Broken Heels every time you say “contact” and my wife did not approve of the outcome! Best and you guys keep up the good work! Bill
Very well presented; clear and concise. I especially appreciate the “backing barrel” tip; and I reviewed the associated article. I have been adding the same “indicator” to my leaders for a while. I appreciate seeing the way you tied them, as I have been tying mine with two pieces of (usually) different color backing using a blood knot. Once cinched down tight, it can still be slid up and down the leader/sighter as needed. It even works on tapered leaders as long as you tighten at the “tippet end” of the leader, and then slide it up to a thicker section. Seeing your example, I’ll probably start tying mine that way as it would be simpler/faster; I prefer having the two tags, but I’ll try it with one as well. Thanks again for the great info.
You need the Backing Barrel article link. It's here: troutbitten.com/2021/10/08/the-backing-barrel-might-be-the-best-sighter-ever/ Detailed answers to your questions are there. Cheers.
This video/information is the key to taking your (my) euro nymphing to the next level. So simple, straight to the point, very well described. Continuing to build off of the previous tip and explain how valuable the techniques can be is so helpful. Cannot wait to apply this to my fishing.
New subcriber here, thank you for your videos. I dont have anyone that fly fishes with me so when i look for instruction or tips and guidance i turn to YT (been on 3 guided trips when i learned euro nymphing) but as you know thats a bit hard on the wallet. Really appreciate these videos
Good question. I set things up a little differently when we are filming, mostly so we can see the line and sighter better. Here is my Standard Mono Rig setup. troutbitten.com/2021/03/14/design-and-function-of-the-troutbitten-standard-mono-rig/ .
Just found your page, I’m relatively new to Fly Fishing and even newer the tight lining. I started Fly Fishing with Project Healing Waters a year and a half ago the guys that have taught me up to this point Eric, but they don’t always explain things in a matter that makes it easy to because they are Fly Fisher, not teachers. The way you have explained the concept of tight lining on a mono rig is the best I’ve ever seen, and has opened my eyes to how it can be most effective. Thank you for helping me get one stet closer to being able to grasp tight lining.
I went with an all mono euro setup, the sighter is important both as strike indicator and depth gage, by leading that fly you're slightly lifting and turning that fly and letting it fall dead thru the current. I use the bottom of that sighter to keep me aware of where I'm at depthwise as I'm just making and breaking contact with the fly. I use splitshot and unweighted flies with this setup, the feel is exceptional. About 1/2 the strikes i get i know the fish is on before it does..the flies stop, the current pulls rod tip down like a snag, lol.. line goes tight n bam!! Fish on. very fun way to fish.
Right on. That's a Simms G3. Can't beat it. Here's my 100 Day Gear Review on Troutbitten: troutbitten.com/2021/01/12/100-day-gear-review-simms-g3-guide-vest/
Thanks for the fast reply and great article, well written. I have always used hip and sling packs and never considered a vest until watching your videos.
Have to make one request… love your videos but sure would love to see you put the lesson into practice and catch at least one fish on video, especially with the quality of your camera work. Thanks!
Thank you. And that's a fair request. Look back through, because many of the videos do have fishing sequences in them, but this one does not. It was simply getting too long already, for what we were shooting for. In the last ten months or so, I've been building something here on RUclips, as a companion to the website and the podcasts, and it may not follow the formula that many expect -- meaning, these videos may be a little different than what else is out there. We started with the Mono Rig series, then the Troutbitten Tips Series, then the Troutbitten Fly Box series. My big (too big) winter project is a Fish Along series, and in that, you'll get exactly what you are asking for. The focus in the Fish Along series will be catching trout. I'm producing those myself, so learning video filming and editing has been a years long process. But it's fun. And I'm excited to get the Fish Along video series kicked off in the springtime. Step by step, right? One thing I learned long ago -- you simply cannot put everything in one article/video/podcast. Thanks again for your support. Cheers.
Haha well after reading every single one of your blog posts and all your videos I know without a doubt you have a good reason for everything you do both on the stream and in your content, much appreciated- and can’t wait for a fish along series!
My go-to nymphs are here, in this article: Troutbitten Fly Box -- Seventeen Confidence Nymphs troutbitten.com/2019/09/29/troutbitten-confidence-flies-seventeen-nymphs/ I fish that set, year round. Those nymphs cover everything you can encounter on a trout stream. There are about five in that set that could cover a Tan Caddis. Try the Walt's, Pheasant Tail and Bread -Butter. Cheers.
Great teaching! Just getting into euro nymphing and so many questions. This by far was one of the most helpful video. Reading sighter was the most curious and difficult segment in euro nymphing. I thought it was all by feel only.
@@Troutbitten One quick question if you don't mind. Is it ok to have sighter go in the water? You mentioned not to change tippet all the time. So do you fish the sighter partially in the water at times?
@@steelhead6368 Almost never do I put the sighter under the water. One of the things that provides the tight line advantage in the first place is having just one diameter of material under the water. So unless my sighter is about 5x, it will cause drag, at least to some level. Couple Troutbitten articles for you . . . troutbitten.com/2021/04/05/the-tight-line-advantage-across-fly-fishing-styles/ troutbitten.com/2017/05/31/tight-line-nymphing-sighter/ Those will help you out, I think. And be sure to follow the linked articles within. Any text in orange is a link to an applicable article. Have fun out there.
@@Troutbitten Thank you so much for the reply, this will soooo much help me get started. You're videos are amazing and helpful. I will definitely be checking out your website.
Dom, thank you for the granular sighter info. Like everything that you and the Troutbitten crew produce, it is clearly communicated and has helped me refine my approach. Well done!
You’re a great communicator man. Everything you’re speaking of is instinctual for me but I don’t think I could explain it like you do. You have some of the most informative material out there. Keep it up.
THANKS. That's the goal, really. So it's nice to hear that you connect with the material. Cheers.
A suggestion: consider using the camerawork you use here (Josh? Darling Media?) which shows the sighter so well, for a "fish and film" episode. We can't really see your sighter in the videos to date and I think there could be a lot to learn watching you read the sighter.
We appreciate all you do!
My friend, seeing the sighter is always the goal. In some of the Fish and Film videos, you can see the leader and sighter, some not. It really just comes down to lighting and angles. In this video, Josh and I worked to control many of these situations, and we also got lucky. Always trying though. I'll also suggest watching in 4K on a good television or close up on a computer monitor. You can see the sighter pretty often in that case.
Cheers.
This is my first video I've seen... Here's a couple things I noticed... HOLY COW this is beautiful... Your audio quality with both mics, the video graded to accentuate the environment, the knowledge and very detailed instruction is absolutely amazing.. The only thing I could think about most of the time was Dude.. forget about us and just fish.. 🤣 I felt like I was right there with you! Thank you!
Cheers and thank you. Glad you enjoy the visual side of it too.
The fishing is coming this summer, in a new series called Fish Along. It'll be fun.
Excellent Clear logical explanation! Thank you !
Cheers
Thanks for all the podcasts on Spotify on mono rigs hope to see more like that add these videos and now I understand the fly fishing Bible to nymphing on way higher level
Nice
Nice! I like the tweak of seeing the sighter in hand - it's hard to see exactly what people mean when it's "real speed" in the water. Slowing it down in hand really makes it easy to understand *before* getting the line in the current. Keep it up!
Right on. I show this to clients on the water all the time.
Thank You for Sharing
Cheers
Great explanation and video. Thanks!
Thank you
as always fantastic information
Thanks, Mike!
Fantastic as always 👍
Thanks again.
Great video Dom!
Thanks very much.
Great reminder! Love that jacket too.
The best
Thank you. These videos do such a good job of providing a visual of the concepts and advice you write about in your articles and talk about on your podcast. Please keep them coming. My compliments on pulling it all together. You have developed an impressive brand. You can see from the comments that most of us really appreciate your classy, low key and instructional style. Bravo.
Thanks very much. Appreciate your support. That's what keeps it all going. Cheers.
Another great video! Shout-out to Wilds Media. Videos keep getting better and better
Thanks, Emmett.
Dom, you guys are really hitting your stride on content plus production values, I even thought the Skwala ad component was tastefully done and not too intrusive. Own a sun hoodie from them and it is a favorite/high quality. Decided to watch the video again having to drink Broken Heels every time you say “contact” and my wife did not approve of the outcome! Best and you guys keep up the good work! Bill
Ha! You win the best comment award.
Very well presented; clear and concise. I especially appreciate the “backing barrel” tip; and I reviewed the associated article. I have been adding the same “indicator” to my leaders for a while. I appreciate seeing the way you tied them, as I have been tying mine with two pieces of (usually) different color backing using a blood knot. Once cinched down tight, it can still be slid up and down the leader/sighter as needed. It even works on tapered leaders as long as you tighten at the “tippet end” of the leader, and then slide it up to a thicker section. Seeing your example, I’ll probably start tying mine that way as it would be simpler/faster; I prefer having the two tags, but I’ll try it with one as well. Thanks again for the great info.
Good stuff
Hello, where do you purchase 20# Gudebrod from? I have read that you use it for barrel backing on the sighter. Thank you
You need the Backing Barrel article link. It's here:
troutbitten.com/2021/10/08/the-backing-barrel-might-be-the-best-sighter-ever/
Detailed answers to your questions are there.
Cheers.
Hello Domenick.I already have 12Lb yellow Amnesia.Would that be a good replacement for the Maxima HV.The Maxima is hard to get but i can get it.Cheers
Yes. That's a fair substitution.
This series and your videos in general put $$$ guided tours to shame. This kind of instruction is invaluable.
Thank you. Glad to hear it.
Great content and production. Super helpful. Love the outtakes too. Thanks Dom!
Ha. Josh catches me on the outtakes every time. And this time he caught me skipping in the intro. Lol. I'll get him back some day.
This video/information is the key to taking your (my) euro nymphing to the next level. So simple, straight to the point, very well described. Continuing to build off of the previous tip and explain how valuable the techniques can be is so helpful. Cannot wait to apply this to my fishing.
Thank you. Very kind. And I agree, it's all right there at the sighter. Cheers.
If you're not narrating audio books, I don't know what you're doing with your life.
Ha. With my Pittsburgh accent?
@@Troutbittenit’s so relaxing
Masterful. Great video, Dom.
Thanks, man.
New subcriber here, thank you for your videos. I dont have anyone that fly fishes with me so when i look for instruction or tips and guidance i turn to YT (been on 3 guided trips when i learned euro nymphing) but as you know thats a bit hard on the wallet. Really appreciate these videos
Well thanks for your support. Glad you found Troutbitten.
I notice your sighter is fairly long 3-4ft maybe.What kind of length do you find is best to go with Domenick.Another great video.Cheers
Good question. I set things up a little differently when we are filming, mostly so we can see the line and sighter better. Here is my Standard Mono Rig setup.
troutbitten.com/2021/03/14/design-and-function-of-the-troutbitten-standard-mono-rig/
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Wonderfully informative. Thanks for the excellent content
Thanks for watching
Just found your page, I’m relatively new to Fly Fishing and even newer the tight lining. I started Fly Fishing with Project Healing Waters a year and a half ago the guys that have taught me up to this point Eric, but they don’t always explain things in a matter that makes it easy to because they are Fly Fisher, not teachers. The way you have explained the concept of tight lining on a mono rig is the best I’ve ever seen, and has opened my eyes to how it can be most effective. Thank you for helping me get one stet closer to being able to grasp tight lining.
Awesome. Cheers
I went with an all mono euro setup, the sighter is important both as strike indicator and depth gage, by leading that fly you're slightly lifting and turning that fly and letting it fall dead thru the current. I use the bottom of that sighter to keep me aware of where I'm at depthwise as I'm just making and breaking contact with the fly. I use splitshot and unweighted flies with this setup, the feel is exceptional. About 1/2 the strikes i get i know the fish
is on before it does..the flies stop, the current pulls rod tip down like a snag, lol.. line goes tight n bam!! Fish on. very fun way to fish.
Cheers. I agree. It's really, really fun.
As a novice on tightlining I found this outstanding...Bravo!!
Cheers.
What kind/brand vest you are wearing? I am considering one but have never owned a vest.
Right on. That's a Simms G3. Can't beat it. Here's my 100 Day Gear Review on Troutbitten:
troutbitten.com/2021/01/12/100-day-gear-review-simms-g3-guide-vest/
Thanks for the fast reply and great article, well written. I have always used hip and sling packs and never considered a vest until watching your videos.
Great video I'm using this technique for deap waters working greatly for other types of fisheries
Nice
Have to make one request… love your videos but sure would love to see you put the lesson into practice and catch at least one fish on video, especially with the quality of your camera work. Thanks!
Thank you. And that's a fair request. Look back through, because many of the videos do have fishing sequences in them, but this one does not. It was simply getting too long already, for what we were shooting for.
In the last ten months or so, I've been building something here on RUclips, as a companion to the website and the podcasts, and it may not follow the formula that many expect -- meaning, these videos may be a little different than what else is out there.
We started with the Mono Rig series, then the Troutbitten Tips Series, then the Troutbitten Fly Box series. My big (too big) winter project is a Fish Along series, and in that, you'll get exactly what you are asking for. The focus in the Fish Along series will be catching trout. I'm producing those myself, so learning video filming and editing has been a years long process. But it's fun. And I'm excited to get the Fish Along video series kicked off in the springtime.
Step by step, right?
One thing I learned long ago -- you simply cannot put everything in one article/video/podcast.
Thanks again for your support.
Cheers.
Haha well after reading every single one of your blog posts and all your videos I know without a doubt you have a good reason for everything you do both on the stream and in your content, much appreciated- and can’t wait for a fish along series!
Right on. Thanks again for your support.
Love the videos! Great content! What vest are you wearing and does it cause front vis issues?
Hi Rick. Simms G3. Here's the full review:
troutbitten.com/2021/01/12/100-day-gear-review-simms-g3-guide-vest/
No front vis issues.
Have I updated your go too flys ? What is your favorite tan caddis recipes
My go-to nymphs are here, in this article:
Troutbitten Fly Box -- Seventeen Confidence Nymphs
troutbitten.com/2019/09/29/troutbitten-confidence-flies-seventeen-nymphs/
I fish that set, year round. Those nymphs cover everything you can encounter on a trout stream.
There are about five in that set that could cover a Tan Caddis. Try the Walt's, Pheasant Tail and Bread -Butter.
Cheers.
FACTS👍🏻
Right on
Excellent!!!
Thanks for your great work.
Thank you too.
Great content , very informative. I’m glad I found your channel.
Glad to hear it. Thanks.
This channel will blow up soon great content
Thanks
Good stuff. Very well done video.
Cheers
Great content as usual !!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, John.
Thank you so much 🙏
Sure thing.
Great teaching! Just getting into euro nymphing and so many questions. This by far was one of the most helpful video. Reading sighter was the most curious and difficult segment in euro nymphing. I thought it was all by feel only.
Have fun out there.
@@Troutbitten One quick question if you don't mind. Is it ok to have sighter go in the water? You mentioned not to change tippet all the time. So do you fish the sighter partially in the water at times?
@@steelhead6368 Almost never do I put the sighter under the water. One of the things that provides the tight line advantage in the first place is having just one diameter of material under the water. So unless my sighter is about 5x, it will cause drag, at least to some level. Couple Troutbitten articles for you . . .
troutbitten.com/2021/04/05/the-tight-line-advantage-across-fly-fishing-styles/
troutbitten.com/2017/05/31/tight-line-nymphing-sighter/
Those will help you out, I think. And be sure to follow the linked articles within. Any text in orange is a link to an applicable article. Have fun out there.
@@Troutbitten Thank you so much for the reply, this will soooo much help me get started. You're videos are amazing and helpful. I will definitely be checking out your website.
Dom, thank you for the granular sighter info. Like everything that you and the Troutbitten crew produce, it is clearly communicated and has helped me refine my approach. Well done!
My pleasure. That's very kind, Paul.
Thank you for sharing
And thank YOU for your support. It means a lot. Cheers.