Companion Article
https://troutbitten.com/2024/12/31/the-best-fly-rods-for-the-mono-rig-tight-line-and-euro-nymphing-my-favorite-rods/
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*** FAVORITE FLY RODS ***
-- Best All Around Fly Rods for the Mono Rig --
Hardy Ultralite LL (9’9” Four Weight)
https://alnk.to/8PFVZjd
Winston Super 10 (10′ Four Weight)
https://alnk.to/8PFVZjY
Hardy Marksman (10’ Four Weight)
https://alnk.to/4MCvqzP
-- Best Fly Rod for Euro-Nymphing --
Orvis Helios 4F (10′ Three Weight)
https://alnk.to/9IfITsA
-- Best Fly Rods For Streamers on the Mono Rig --
Sage R8 Core (9′ Five Weight)
https://alnk.to/5jmMn5G
Orvis Helios 4F (9′ Five Weight)
https://alnk.to/9IfITsA
-- Best Budget Fly Rod for Euro Nymphing --
The Cortland Nymph Series
https://alnk.to/880U4c1
Orvis Recon
https://alnk.to/eONHlcI
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Troutbitten Recommended Gear Page
https://troutbitten.com/recommended-gear/
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GEAR USED
Rod: https://alnk.to/gp17RzK
Reel: https://alnk.to/gzVSQpR
Fly Line: https://amzn.to/4codQ7r
Mono Rig: https://troutbitten.com/product-category/leaders/
Harvey Dry Leader: https://troutbitten.com/product-category/leaders/
Waders: https://alnk.to/6TAcTFU
Boots: https://alnk.to/gKQDPqz
Vest: https://alnk.to/4fQQbsR
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TIMELINE
0:00 How I fish
01:25 Specialized Rods
02:12 My Favorite Rods
04:13 Skwala
05:09 Chapter, Choosing the Best Fly Rod
05:57 Versatility Matters
07:09 General vs Special
08:16 Casting Matters Most
12:08 What Matters in a Fly Rod
13:05 Accuracy
14:14 Flex
16:57 Sensitivity
19:26 Rod Recovery
21:00 Rod Length
25:08 Tippet Protection
26:58 Power
30:10 The Tuck Cast
34:19 Know Your Goals
35:25 Fish Hard
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Fish hard, friends.
Dom
Fish hard, friends.
Dom