Monic Fly Lines - Get to Know - The Angler

In this episode of the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast, host Christian Bacasa interviews Ryan Jarvis from Monic Flylines. They discuss the history of Monic and their specialty in creating clear fly lines. They also delve into the various techniques for fishing the upper Colorado River, including dry dropper, nymphing, and streamer fishing. Jarvis shares tips on worrying about depth and presentation over flies, as well as the importance of visualizing where your nymphs are landing. They also touch on the use of sacrificial flies and the advantages of using a float line for streamer fishing. In this conversation, Christian Bacasa and Jarvis discuss various aspects of fly fishing, focusing on streamer fishing techniques. They talk about the benefits of using sinking lines versus floating lines, the importance of the first few movements of the fly, and the significance of shooting the line. They also emphasize the need to find the right depth and presentation before worrying about fly selection. The conversation concludes with a reminder to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings and not take fly fishing too seriously.

 

takeaways

• Monic Flylines specializes in creating clear fly lines and has been making them since the early 1990s.
• When fishing the upper Colorado River, it's important to worry about depth and presentation over flies.
• Visualizing where your nymphs are landing and which current they're getting sucked into is crucial for successful nymphing.
• When streamer fishing, it's recommended to hit the bank and work the structure, using a float line and adjusting retrieve speed or adding weight if necessary.
• Using sacrificial flies can be effective, and it's better to lose flies than miss out on catching fish. Using a sinking line or a floating line in streamer fishing depends on personal preference and the fishing conditions.
• The first few movements of the fly are crucial in streamer fishing, and it's important to get the jerk strip right.
• Shooting the line and maintaining control of the line during the cast is essential for effective streamer fishing.
• Focus on getting the depth and presentation right before worrying about fly selection.
• Enjoy the beauty of the surroundings and have fun while fly fishing.

titles

• Techniques for Fishing the Upper Colorado River
• Worrying About Depth and Presentation Over Flies The Importance of Shooting the Line
• Mastering the First Movements of the Fly

Sound Bites

• "Monic got its start with the first ever creation of a clear fly line"
• "Worry about hitting bottom one out of every 10 casts"
• "Using sacrificial flies, make your upper fly heavy and your lower fly more natural"
• "I prefer not throwing a sinking line just because I find it easier and still effective."
• "It definitely feels good when you've got that heavy section of tungsten right at the front of your line and one good double haul and it's like throwing like a spay cast."
• "The most important part of fishing a streamer is those first few movements of the fly and getting your jerk strip right."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

08:46 Worrying About Depth and Presentation Over Flies

29:02 Choosing the Right Line

35:12 Shooting the Line

42:36 Depth and Presentation