... A streamer on 6X is just asking for break-offs when even a modest fish crushes a wooly bugger and results in a firm strip-set. Shroud is a pro eSports gamer who plays on Cloud9’s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team. Phone: 208-559-4788 Gone will be times of watching that indicator for the slightest movement. 3-4ft. Have the fundamentals of fly casting changed over time? There are mainly two ways to build a streaming system, one is the single computer setup which means the streamers play games and stream it through a single computer. Cutthroat Leader Co. 5576 N. Tumbleweed Pl. Agree completely no need for the streamer leader. Most anglers approach streamer fishing from a covering water perspective, unlike dry fly fishing where an angler will fish to a specific rising fish or to specific lies, hoping to entice a strike. If you're confident you've identified water that likely holds a waiting fish, it can help not only to present your fly to that position in the stream, but to present your fly to that position using a variety of tactics and from a variety of angles. Fast water, plunge pools and other turbulent areas in the river are great places to dry dead drifting streamers. Some anglers employ the jigging retrieve with a rod held high, but I'll more commonly employ it with the rod held in the same position I'd typically hold it in while swinging the fly and controlling its speed in the water column. Maybe that info was old—or just wrong. Learn how your comment data is processed. summit1g is a former professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player. Many streamer strategies use the belly of a fly line in the water as part of the technique. To the end of your floating line, attach a stubby 5-foot monofilament leader. I don't use flouro A good streamer leader needs to be at least 60% butt to turn over well. Twitch streaming is quickly taking over as the #1 gaming content platform in the world. The stripped retrieve and the down-and-across swing are undoubtedly the most commonly employed streamer fishing tactics. Hurricane Maria killed mangroves months after the storm, Help Scott Fly Rods Raise Medical Expense Funds for Rod Designer Sam Drukman. Ninja has been streaming on Twitch since early 2011, mostly playing Halo Reach. Welcome to the spey zone where you can find information on switch rod & spey casting setup product information, spey fishing articles and more. Thanks for letting me know. I’m an avid gamer and tech enthusiast, too. of 15lb mono and you are golden, with a full sink or sink tip that is. streamer leader.....what a waste! And imitating a swimming creature requires a different skill set and approach than imitating a drifting or floating one. But if you're fishing a sinking line or sinking tip -- as you most likely should be -- keep it short. Go to a 70% butt (10% mid) in high winds or with extra wind resistant flies Additionally, leader-shyness or leader stealth is largely a non-factor. If he doesn’t already have an Ethernet cable running to his computer, I would highly recommend to get one. If fishing with a streamer, you want your fly to be what the fish see, not your line and/or leader. STREAMER + NYMPH TRAILER Water column coverage: Bottom to middle This combination is the exact opposite of the Streamer chasing the nymph, both in setup and purpose. Ninja is professional gamer who has played for various teams, such as Cloud9, Team Liquid, Renegades, and Warriors. We prefer short 3-4 foot sections of heavy 0-2X flouro carbon. • Twitter In any case, I’ll switch out both of those. Present Your Fly, Not Your Line & Leader. It pays big dividends to experiment -- and do so avidly -- when streamer fishing. 200gr. In this post we’re going to take a look at some of the best Twitch streamers out there, as well as what PC hardware, peripherals, PC gaming chairs, and other gaming gear they use to play their favorite games. Baitfish, sculpins and so on -- unlike nymphs bouncing helplessly along a stream's rocky bottom, emergers mired in the surface film and duns floating atop the current -- are largely free to do as they please. 2-4 feet of leader is plenty and this will always just be a straight piece of heavy tippet. Despite this well held fact, walk into any fly shop and you'll find extruded, tapered streamer leaders topping 9 feet in length and I've found no shortage of "streamer leader" recipes that call for 4 different sizes of monofilament lines in order to create a 6-8 foot concoction or other similar nonsense. If I run a dry setup, I add a 3 foot section of 4lb fluoro to 6lb, then attach the bug. Leader: A crucial element to consider when streamer fishing for trout or other large fish is your leader. Ninja is currently the most watched Twitch streamer (in terms of hours watched) over the past 7 days. Thank you for any input . "Streamer leader" is another term for "ripoff". Norman Coughlan replied on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 02:19 Permalink. When in doubt, go shorter. I do not understand this and really want to! I have an uneasy relationship with boats. Yes, streamer fishing is about swimming prey, but the predators commonly see baitfish, sculpins, leeches and so in in the water column that are either stunned from a encounter with another predator or that are simply dead. I’ve been building computers and writing about building computers for a long time. Here are a few tips to help you get started. In a situation like that I want a leader with 60% butt, 20% mid, and 20% tippet For my saltwater leaders that means 4' of 40# mono, 2' of 25#, and 2' of 16# for a total of 8'. If I switch to my sink tip line, I simply run a 4' piece of Seaguar Fluro from the fly line directly to my streamer. Throughout summit1g’s streaming career, he has typically played a variety of games. The fish are generally not leader shy in fall, especially when there are two giant streamers swimming by their faces, so you can get by with 0X or 1X material. I am not sure where you got your information from, but it needs to be corrected. As I the fly begins to swing into position, I'll pump my elbow upstream and back down again using a lengthy but fluid motion. RENATO BUGELLI replied on Sat, 09/17/2016 - 04:56 Permalink, mike doughty replied on Thu, 12/11/2014 - 09:14 Permalink. An important note: while fishing streamers in rivers, you will find best way to rig the line, leader, and fly is with a short stout leader. A sinking leader can also be an extremely useful tool for getting your streamer deep in a short amount of time. While he started out by streaming mostly CS:GO, he has now switched to mainly playing PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS. Can’t wait to see him on the pro scene again. Shroud started streaming on Twitch way back in 2013 and currently has the 4th highest follower count on the platform. As such, they are fishing to fish, rather than just covering water. Nylon floats. Dead drifting isn't just for nymphs. There aren't three or four either. I got this advice from my good friend John Barr. He mainly sticks to first-person shooters and has streamed games like CS:GO, DayZ, H1Z1, Fortnite, and PUBG. This retrieve works well at imitating baitfish, such as minnows, merrily plying the water in search of food -- unaware of and unconcerned with bigger fish interested in eating them -- but can also imitate an injured and struggling baitfish. On TechGuided.com and the. Once anglers achieve success with streamers, they often focus intently on fishing big flies. In tandem with covering water, streamer anglers should be identifying likely holding lies and delivering their flies to those positions in the water. 10-20 feet deep. I'm going to put more effort into fishing streamers this year. The right leader has enough power in the butt section to turn over the nearly weightless object, but has a tippet section long enough to allow plenty of slack for a drag-free float. Switch Rod Video Channel. On YouTube, I build PCs, review laptops, components, and peripherals, and hold giveaways. Good casting technique is essential with this setup, as is the leader’s taper design. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dr DisRespect is a 6’8″ 220-pound athletic gaming freak (with a 37″ vertical leap) who primarily streams PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS. Today, all stocks of... I’ve always been a vest guy. Required fields are marked *. The key is improving your streamer fishing is changing your way of thinking. Streamer rig (Tibor Signature Series 7/8 spooled with RIO 24ft. To switch to streamers, I simply cut the nymph tippet off at the tippet ring and store it on a Loon Rigging Foam. ginkthefly replied on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 14:17 Permalink. I was using 3X for streamers, but John said, “If the fish is willing to commit to taking a streamer on 3X fluorocarbon, it will not shy away from a streamer on 0X fluorocarbon. Did he say in a stream he was using the Lancehead? https://www.hatchmag.com/articles/5-tips-better-streamer-fishing/7712015 The last component in my small trout water streamer rig is my tippet. Screw around. While a long leader can be an asset to the dry fly fisherman trying to control the drag on his high-floating dun imitation, it is the bane of the the streamer fisherman. While he rose to fame streaming Halo games, he has become even more popular ever since switching to primarily streaming Fortnite. Beginner streamer anglers will often try to apply the rules of the dry fly and nymphing worlds to that of the streamer fishing world and end up frustrated when the results don't come. Trout Fisherman replied on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 11:41 Permalink. But his popularity exploded when he switched to playing PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS in 2017. The Doc started doing gameplay videos on YouTube back in 2010, but cut down on his videos sometime in 2011-2012 after taking a job with Sledgehammer Games. Leader line selection is significant too, especially using the rods in variable length. I generally attach a short three to six foot section of fluorocarbon tippet (4x-2x) to the end of my poly leader and tie on my streamer with a non-slip loop knot. That is PERFECT for streaming and gaming go with it. Typically, when a fish eats a streamer you’re going to feel it. What this causes though is situation that is very easy to snap your leader and tippet. Instead, go with a straight piece of monofilament or fluorocarbon. The same can be done with the Mono Rig. But streamer anglers should be fishing to fish as well. Also consider the stiffness of the butt material. He admitted himself in one of his streams. Twitch Channel & Social Media Profiles hi im looking forward to building or buying this one pc that has a rtx 2070 and a ryzen 7 2700x but im not sure is it is good for streaming and gaming.Or would it be better to build one. There's also a rush that comes with streamer fishing that doesn't come with other brands of fly fishing. In Modern Nymphing Elevated, we also talk about fishing streamers on a Euro-Nymphing leader, which is a deadly way to work streamers accurately and thoroughly through trout lies. Historically, the Snake River basin was the largest salmon producer in the Columbia River system, once home to salmon runs numbering in the millions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hey, I’m Brent. I've seen some interesting furled leaders and the like. Streamer fishing is one of the most exciting was to catch large trout, and there are a lot of ways to set yourself up for success with streamers. Whether that prey is smaller trout, baitfish such as minnows, sculpins, leeches or something else entirely -- it swims. A downstream curve is formed in the fly line, pulling the leader and streamer along a curved path, hopefully imitating a baitfish. Your email address will not be published. During this anticipation period, thoughts of mayflies, stoneflies, and... One more streamer tip: Sculpins up and fast, Business Trip: Wisconsin's Driftless Region, Fishing lodges, guides, and travel operators face uncertain future after pandemic-spiked 2020, Scientists draft letter calling on governors to tear down the lower Snake River dams, Rearranging deck chairs on the Olympic Peninsula, Review: Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket (Full Zip). As such, I'll most often cast the fly down and across with a specific run or lie in mind, tossing in a big mend once the fly hits the water. I’ve been using this setup for the last few years with great success. The reason is simple and well known: big flies catch big fish. I'll do this repeatedly as the fly moves through the target zone, with varied pauses in between pumps. Take care to pump the fly up and back down for the first time just prior to it entering water where you expect fish to be holding, slowing the swing speed down by introducing slack into the line and initiating your control of the jigging motion. And was wondering what your guys favorite leader/tippet setup is. SPEY ZONE- Switch Rod Spey Rod Line & Leader Configurations . He started streaming on Twitch in 2016, mostly playing games like H1Z1. This will stop break-offs and let you land a majority of the trout you hook.” Boy, was he ri… Hi My son is 17 he is a streamer on twitch and he has an Alienware Aurora r7 it’s anout 8 months old We have tried everything and and he streams his frames drop drastically like it will run fine maybe even a few hours then frames will drop looking for advice / support why this is happening and how come we can’t fix it. Many of them use skills you've already developed in other areas of fly fishing, such as dead drifting. In fact, most of their PCs are overkill for just gaming and even streaming, but since they don’t have to pay for their system’s, they don’t really have to be conscious of whether or not they’re over-spending on certain components in their builds. Present your fly from different angles and at different speeds, try different retrieves and different drifts. There's really no reason to have a leader at all, at least not what one would traditionally consider a leader. Expanding on the previous point, there are any number of ways you can experiment when streamer fishing and you'll likely be surprised at the results. Next step would be to check internet speeds and adjust the bitrate accordingly. From a leader/tippet length standpoint for floating lines, I basically never exceed 9 feet from my fly line to Streamer. Obviously, these are just a few of the best Twitch streamers right now. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Hey, I’m Brent. As for Doc, I did some searching and the common consensus was that he was using the ZA11. Our version incorporates only the best Umpqua Tippet. Anyone else get here and feel let down that they aren’t listing their streaming equipment as well? He has since become one of the most watched streamers on Twitch and currently enjoys the highest number of average viewers per stream. In 2017, he stepped down from Cloud9’s CS:GO team (but still remains as a substitute for the team). Other formulas indicate that 75% is the optimum butt diameter, but in either case, a leader butt of .017" to .022" satisfies most any formula. I’m an avid gamer and tech enthusiast, too. A leader butt of 60%-75% is quite ample enough to transmit and disperse casting energy downward to the tippet. Peripherals like monitors, keyboards, mice, headsets, and a PC gaming chair will cost you more as well, but you can typically get by with budget options in those areas when you’re just starting out. Hit the button below to subscribe! Streamer fishing, like all other fly fishing tactics, is about control. And the other one requires two computers as they take the task of gaming and streaming separately. The Indicator Leader is a break away indicator system for fishing flies under an indicator in deep water. When fishing big, swimming flies, control is about connection with the fly. Dead or stunned prey is easy prey, and can often elicit a vigorous response from holding fish. He also currently ranks #5 in terms of average viewers per stream and #5 for the most watched streamer over the past 7 days. Make sure your computer can handle the demands of streaming. Many anglers fish tandem streamers with a floating line and tapered leader. If you are looking to get into streaming on Twitch and you want to build a gaming PC that can handle it, definitely check out our high-end build guide. I've always just used 6-7" of 40lb butt section then 3' or less of appropriate size tippet. by Chad Shmukler - Monday, Oct 20th, 2014. Even... As winter slowly crawls along, most fly fishers are thinking ahead to warmer days on the water. The point is that there isn't any one or two methods of streamer fishing that cover your bases. 4 of the Best Twitch Streamers & Their Gaming Setups (in 2018) When swinging streamers on sinktips, in trout streams what type of leader setup do you guys like? Streamer fishing is distinctly different than dry fly fishing and nymphing and in most respects is more dynamic and varied terrain. But swimming prey, which streamers are designed to imitate, are dynamic. Water surfaces are targeted and lures maneuvered to go deep enough to catch the fish! He started streaming on Twitch way back in 2012 playing Infestation: Survivor Stories and he currently ranks as the most followed streamer on Twitch with well over 2.5 million followers. There is no need for a long leader and heavier tippet helps you hang on to big browns over 20". Your email address will not be published. Dr Disrespect used a Deathadder (now he is testing out a Lancehead), and Shroud uses Logitech G303 / Logitech G Pro. • YouTube. I heard that Shroud will play again for Cloud9 this year. 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