Best trout fishing content on the internet. Using the insights and techniques from your 3 euro nymphing videos, I am catching 3x the number of trout I did in the past and getting less frustrated with tangles, weed etc. Great stuff, and keep the content flowing.Thanks from NZ.
2 TIps: 1) Instead of method #2 @2:10...still do wrap around the reel base, but then hook the two flies hook-to-hook it's self adjusting because you now have an actual loop. Full tension everywhere no loose line and no need to pop one into cork. 2) On some reels , you can get rid of any seams with a light application of epoxy. Good video, thanks!
The rubber band is a great tip. Wish I had known about it before there was an entire fly box full of nymphs stuck in the carpet in the back of my SUV. Thanks for the informative video.
Great tips. Topic suggestion....transporting your rod safely while driving from spot to spot in a vehicle that won't fit it all assembled and rigged up
Other then the self mutilation, the 1620 is faster then a Davey knot and provides mechanical locking without compromise to the line. Well done. Thanks for the video
Great tip I have watched your video on landing more fish can I ask do you use barbed or barbless hooks I am using barbless and loosing a lot of fish any tips ?thanks
Thanks Michael. I only use barbless hooks. If you follow the steps with the specific angles and pressure I use in the video then you should lose a lot less fish. If you’re still having issues, then you should consider different hooks. Not all barbless hooks are created equal for landing fish.
These are great tips, especially the ortho band one. Truthfully, though, I was hoping the clip would touch on wind-knots in the dropper tag. Somehow my dropper tags have recently started developing wind knots right at the juncture with the main line. Maybe I've changed my cast stroke without noticing it. It seems like several times during a fishing day I discover these little overhand knots -- and sometimes two, in the form of a figure-8 -- right at that juncture. And wouldn't you know, I lost a great fish last week when that whole knot snapped! Any thoughts? Thanks Devin and TFF team for all the great content you put out.
This still happens to me as well. There are really only two ways I've found to reduce the issue. 1. Use a shorter tag ~4-5". 2. Make sure you are using wide oval shaped casts and waiting for your cast to fully extend before making your forward cast. I find it usually happens when I make forward casts before the flies have had sufficient time to fully turnover on the back cast.
@@tacticalflyfisher3817 ... I wished that you had said "sealskins", ..lol. I just laid out $115.00 for a pair. Haven't used them yet... we are still all ice in NB, Canada.
One more, even easier. Point fly on first guide, wrap tippet around reel, drive dropper into cork handle. Works for pretty much any combination of distance between point and dropper..
Came here after multiple tangles on the water of the tag fly left me saying screw this and going back to dry dropper. As i look at Ortho Bands though it appears the come in heavy 3/16"(4.7mm) and medium 1/4"(6.4mm). Do you have a preference?
It depends on the specific rod. I probably use the 1/4" size the most but I have a couple of rods with narrower blanks that the 3/16" bands are better for.
The first generation Contact was an uplocking reel seat but all of the Contact II rods we have in the shop including the 6 weights have downlocking reel seats which you would definitely want for this rod.
Tactical Fly Fisher that’s what I love about the older Ross reels. So the new San Miguel goes back to that killer free spinning line pickup? Oh man, Christmas list..👌
The best thing you can do to avoid that is to either keep your leader fully underwater until the last second before you net it or use the rod to lift the fish toward you and catch it in the net early in the fight.
Best trout fishing content on the internet. Using the insights and techniques from your 3 euro nymphing videos, I am catching 3x the number of trout I did in the past and getting less frustrated with tangles, weed etc. Great stuff, and keep the content flowing.Thanks from NZ.
Thanks Steve!
Man thank you guys for the rubber band idea. Absolutely awesome.
Hopefully it helps. It works well for me.
2 TIps: 1) Instead of method #2 @2:10...still do wrap around the reel base, but then hook the two flies hook-to-hook it's self adjusting because you now have an actual loop. Full tension everywhere no loose line and no need to pop one into cork. 2) On some reels , you can get rid of any seams with a light application of epoxy.
Good video, thanks!
Thats what I do too, I saw some on a video do it once I then copied it and its a flawless method
I really liked your third tip. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully it helps.
The rubber band is a great tip. Wish I had known about it before there was an entire fly box full of nymphs stuck in the carpet in the back of my SUV. Thanks for the informative video.
Farmer Bob better late than never right? Happy Fishing
Great tips. Topic suggestion....transporting your rod safely while driving from spot to spot in a vehicle that won't fit it all assembled and rigged up
Thanks - great tips for a maddening problem!
Hope it helps you on the water.
I really like the rubber band idea. Nice simple solution and adjustable.
Gary Weglarz it has worked well for me. You should definitely give it a try.
Other then the self mutilation, the 1620 is faster then a Davey knot and provides mechanical locking without compromise to the line. Well done. Thanks for the video
Good idea (especially with the new music! 😊)
Love the funky intro music.
Great tip
I have watched your video on landing more fish can I ask do you use barbed or barbless hooks I am using barbless and loosing a lot of fish any tips ?thanks
Thanks Michael.
I only use barbless hooks. If you follow the steps with the specific angles and pressure I use in the video then you should lose a lot less fish. If you’re still having issues, then you should consider different hooks. Not all barbless hooks are created equal for landing fish.
Tactical Fly Fisher
I will do thanks for the reply
I use the orthodontic band trick, but I put one on each of the first two sections.
That is the same thing I do.
These are great tips, especially the ortho band one. Truthfully, though, I was hoping the clip would touch on wind-knots in the dropper tag. Somehow my dropper tags have recently started developing wind knots right at the juncture with the main line. Maybe I've changed my cast stroke without noticing it. It seems like several times during a fishing day I discover these little overhand knots -- and sometimes two, in the form of a figure-8 -- right at that juncture. And wouldn't you know, I lost a great fish last week when that whole knot snapped! Any thoughts? Thanks Devin and TFF team for all the great content you put out.
This still happens to me as well. There are really only two ways I've found to reduce the issue. 1. Use a shorter tag ~4-5". 2. Make sure you are using wide oval shaped casts and waiting for your cast to fully extend before making your forward cast. I find it usually happens when I make forward casts before the flies have had sufficient time to fully turnover on the back cast.
What size rubber band ?
1/4”
@@tacticalflyfisher3817 Thanks
awesome video keep up the good work!!!
Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks, great tips
Jerry Snyder thanks for the feedback
Good tips, thanks a lot
Wouldn't using the orthodontic rubber band method scratch the finish on the fly rod as you insert the hook under the rubber band?
schmoonkie if you’re not careful about how you put the hook under it could. I haven’t had any issues with it myself.
Great advice. Love the ortho bands!. What are you wearing to protect your legs wet wading?
Men's leggings under quick dry shorts.
@@tacticalflyfisher3817 ... I wished that you had said "sealskins", ..lol. I just laid out $115.00 for a pair. Haven't used them yet... we are still all ice in NB, Canada.
What brand and where do you buy the tights you wear under your shorts? I wish Simms made some in camo.
They are just dr skins men’s leggings from Amazon.
@@tacticalflyfisher3817 Thanks. I'll give 'em a try. Your videos are very instructive, BTW.
One more, even easier. Point fly on first guide, wrap tippet around reel, drive dropper into cork handle. Works for pretty much any combination of distance between point and dropper..
Came here after multiple tangles on the water of the tag fly left me saying screw this and going back to dry dropper. As i look at Ortho Bands though it appears the come in heavy 3/16"(4.7mm) and medium 1/4"(6.4mm). Do you have a preference?
It depends on the specific rod. I probably use the 1/4" size the most but I have a couple of rods with narrower blanks that the 3/16" bands are better for.
@@tacticalflyfisher3817 Does the medium vs heavy play a role? Thanks for responding. Love your videos and planning to get your books soon.
@@MySlyFly I’ve only tried both in a heavy version myself. I don’t think the thickness of the band itself is crucial other than maybe for longevity.
The 6wt T&T Contact II 10'8" comes standard with an up locking reel seat. Would you go with that version, or get the down locking seat? Thank you.
The first generation Contact was an uplocking reel seat but all of the Contact II rods we have in the shop including the 6 weights have downlocking reel seats which you would definitely want for this rod.
Love the new music! It’s like the tonight show. 😂 The new San Miguel looks beautiful. Is it as nice as it looks? I want one and a T&T 2wt.
Ari Young the San Miguel is a gem. A quick flick of the handle zips in all your excess line while fighting fish.
Tactical Fly Fisher that’s what I love about the older Ross reels. So the new San Miguel goes back to that killer free spinning line pickup? Oh man, Christmas list..👌
Ari Young yes. It has a very smooth bearing that spins easily when the handle or spool is flicked.
Intro music ⭐️
Great video made great again, thumbs up, I'll see you in the next video of us my friend 👍🇩🇪👍
How about a part 2 showing us how to prevent the birds nest i get with those dinks on that bottom fly...
The best thing you can do to avoid that is to either keep your leader fully underwater until the last second before you net it or use the rod to lift the fish toward you and catch it in the net early in the fight.
what shirt/jacket is that?
Brian Dickey it’s a Simms fishing shirt. Not sure of the model
@@tacticalflyfisher3817 Thank you