Thanks, James. Books are in the future. Getting the podcasts going and these videos were first priorities. Next, some Shop stuff, and then focus on a book. The Troutbitten Project is an enjoyable endeavor. I think I like writing more than anything, and I'm looking forward to the books. In the meantime, the website has 800+ articles, stories and more. There really is, already many book's worth of material there. Hope you enjoy it. Cheers.
Thanks very much. Kinda free, but really, my ad sponsors on the website and podcast, along with donations from readers and listeners (donate button on the website) is what keeps the engine going. Cheers.
Thanks Dom this is a great video. I especially appreciated the slow motion toward the end where I could see the mending from the fisherman's eye view. Looking forward to your next video lesson.
Your hop mend reminded me of fishing a Wyoming stream with a gusting downstream wind. Not supposed to fish down stream but the air currents let me drop my White Wulff a good distance over and away so it worked. Here is where the hop mend came in except like the accident where you went airborne I was able to hop my somewhat sinking Wulff into the air enough to get it above water. If it bounced a foot or so in the process I got a lot of immediate strikes like it was laying eggs. I fished that hop cast most of the day as long as the wind was right with great success.
Been finding my mend's power comes from the up and down motion of the rod and the placement comes from my tip. I guess the power is all dissipated by the time it hits the yarn. Of course, sometimes a mend is a roll cast, but that's putting it all together.
Damn Dom - you're so good you even catch fish when you are not trying! I had a really frustrating session last week on Pine by Naval Run. I was trying to cast to a fish that was sitting the other side of some faster water and I just could not get a good drift as my mends sucked (was my first day this year fishing dry flies). I will definitely try this out next time, I think it will really help.
@@Troutbitten darnit. In my sleep deprived state I confused the two. Appreciate you correcting me. Ironically I even messaged Josh directly to congratulate him on this impressive video.
This is good info and I noticed the water was stained color. I was wondering if you'd use this same tactic even on crystal clear water? There are some streams that have really spooky fish near where I live and I wonder if this tactic would spook them quite a bit.
Hi there. For sure, all of that matters. I wouldn't do a bunch of hop mends in a slow flat or pool -- but I probably wouldn't need to, either. Broken water is a great place for the hop mend. But you can use it many places, if you're aware of the conditions. Also, the leader mending rarely spooks trout, its the fly line that sometimes can, in my experience. Lastly, I address all of this in the companion articles for this video. There are multiple articles on Troutbitten regarding mending. Remember that these videos are only a small part of the large resource of Troutbitten. Cheers. Dom
@@ArthriticAngler Thanks for the compliment and clarification. Right on. You don't need special rods to do any of the tight line / Mono Rig styles that I write about. I promise that you don't. So start with whatever rod you have. Pick the longest one in your garage. Yes, Cortland and Orvis both make great entry level rods. I'd choose a ten foot four weight, but there are a lot of reasons for that. And I go through it all in detail here: troutbitten.com/2021/09/22/the-best-fly-rods-for-the-mono-rig-and-euro-nymphing-my-favorite-rods/ Also, my Recommended Gear page is here: troutbitten.com/recommended-gear/ Hope that helps. Cheers.
@@Troutbitten thank you, read most of your pages earlier. Mostly fish saltwater and just started on creeks and rivers. Lot of 7,8,9 weights ;) will go back to your recommendation pages for lighter weights. Thank you for the replies!
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Forget the fly fishing, this is beautifully captured. Cinematic af!
That's why I love working with Josh Darling of Wilds Media.
Always learning something from troutbitten. Easily my favorite resource for tactics and tips.
Thanks, Matt.
The quality of this video is outstanding. Wonderful content also!
That's nice. Thanks very much.
Great video! I think you have enough material for a book, maybe a couple books! I cannot wait to buy it! Thanks for all you do! Very much appreciated!
Thanks, James. Books are in the future. Getting the podcasts going and these videos were first priorities. Next, some Shop stuff, and then focus on a book. The Troutbitten Project is an enjoyable endeavor. I think I like writing more than anything, and I'm looking forward to the books. In the meantime, the website has 800+ articles, stories and more. There really is, already many book's worth of material there. Hope you enjoy it.
Cheers.
I can't believe you share all this information for free! thank you
Thanks very much. Kinda free, but really, my ad sponsors on the website and podcast, along with donations from readers and listeners (donate button on the website) is what keeps the engine going. Cheers.
Your videos are some of the finest I have seen. Thank you.
Thanks very much.
Wish I'd discovered your blog and vids waaay earlier mate. Great stuff.
Cheers.
Thanks Dom this is a great video. I especially appreciated the slow motion toward the end where I could see the mending from the fisherman's eye view. Looking forward to your next video lesson.
Cheers.
Hop Mend, Awesome. Thank you!
You got it.
Great content (as always), Dom. Love what you’re doing -
Much appreciated!
Your hop mend reminded me of fishing a Wyoming stream with a gusting downstream wind. Not supposed to fish down stream but the air currents let me drop my White Wulff a good distance over and away so it worked. Here is where the hop mend came in except like the accident where you went airborne I was able to hop my somewhat sinking Wulff into the air enough to get it above water. If it bounced a foot or so in the process I got a lot of immediate strikes like it was laying eggs. I fished that hop cast most of the day as long as the wind was right with great success.
Nice
Thank you Dom, that really does help!
Glad to hear it!
Another great video! Thank you
Hey thanks
Great mending tip. And good point on slack recovery…….JJ
Cheers.
Good stuff Dom. Thanks for the lesson.
Cheers.
Been finding my mend's power comes from the up and down motion of the rod and the placement comes from my tip. I guess the power is all dissipated by the time it hits the yarn. Of course, sometimes a mend is a roll cast, but that's putting it all together.
Nice
Great instruction. Can't wait to try it on the water. Lovin' the website and podcasts, too.
Cheers. I appreciate that.
Damn Dom - you're so good you even catch fish when you are not trying! I had a really frustrating session last week on Pine by Naval Run. I was trying to cast to a fish that was sitting the other side of some faster water and I just could not get a good drift as my mends sucked (was my first day this year fishing dry flies). I will definitely try this out next time, I think it will really help.
Right on. Mend very quickly, and keep mending. Short hops, Tom!
Great lesson.
Cheers
Great videos man keep up the good work just subscribed 🤟🏻👏🏻
Appreciate it!
Loving the videos! Keep it up man
Right on
Always incredibly helpful. Thank you for the great work.
Right on
A damn good video, but learned something new that is very helpful. Great job to Austin and Dom and this great video. Thanks fellas!
Right on. But Josh Darling is Wilds Media. Austin just brews beer and catches a few fish once in a while. Heh heh.
@@Troutbitten darnit. In my sleep deprived state I confused the two. Appreciate you correcting me. Ironically I even messaged Josh directly to congratulate him on this impressive video.
Well done video
Thank you
Thank You
Right on
Thanks for the tip!
You got it.
This is good info and I noticed the water was stained color. I was wondering if you'd use this same tactic even on crystal clear water? There are some streams that have really spooky fish near where I live and I wonder if this tactic would spook them quite a bit.
Hi there. For sure, all of that matters. I wouldn't do a bunch of hop mends in a slow flat or pool -- but I probably wouldn't need to, either. Broken water is a great place for the hop mend. But you can use it many places, if you're aware of the conditions. Also, the leader mending rarely spooks trout, its the fly line that sometimes can, in my experience.
Lastly, I address all of this in the companion articles for this video. There are multiple articles on Troutbitten regarding mending. Remember that these videos are only a small part of the large resource of Troutbitten.
Cheers.
Dom
Any comments on the Cortland vs Orvis clearwater as an entry into mono rig style fishing
I'm happy to answer you question, but I don't know what you mean. Are you asking about the rods?
@@Troutbitten yes, sorry. Looking to give mono rig a try and looking at “entry” rods under 300. Great channel and content by the way.
@@ArthriticAngler Thanks for the compliment and clarification. Right on. You don't need special rods to do any of the tight line / Mono Rig styles that I write about. I promise that you don't. So start with whatever rod you have. Pick the longest one in your garage. Yes, Cortland and Orvis both make great entry level rods. I'd choose a ten foot four weight, but there are a lot of reasons for that. And I go through it all in detail here:
troutbitten.com/2021/09/22/the-best-fly-rods-for-the-mono-rig-and-euro-nymphing-my-favorite-rods/
Also, my Recommended Gear page is here:
troutbitten.com/recommended-gear/
Hope that helps.
Cheers.
@@Troutbitten thank you, read most of your pages earlier. Mostly fish saltwater and just started on creeks and rivers. Lot of 7,8,9 weights ;) will go back to your recommendation pages for lighter weights. Thank you for the replies!