New for Fly Fishing 2024: JMC PASSION G2 fly rod

The JMC Passion G2 rod is the worthy heir to the Passion, which has equipped thousands of fly fishermen over the 5 years of its existence. This new version is more modern, while retaining the DNA of Passion rods, which have always stood out for their exceptional value for money. Cette gamme se compose de 4 modèles « sèche » et 2 modèles « nymphe ». It covers all river fishing techniques and can be used by beginners and experienced anglers alike.

Technical Features: Medium/fast action – AAA cork handle – 36T Graphite II carbon blank – Matt green blank – Titanium skeleton aluminium reel seat – Micro guide starting ring then titanium monopates – Cordura case and compartmentalised cover.

New for Fly Fishing 2024: JMC PURE NGX fly rod

The PURE NGX range of rods is the fruit of two long years of development. It is the rich combination of a latest generation IM8 blank with nano graphene technology and premium quality components. The flagship of JMC, these fly rods follow in the footsteps of the legendary Pure rods, which have embodied the brand’s expertise for over 10 yea Graphene technology enhances these exceptional rods with their perfect balance, making them lighter and more responsive. We continue to push back the boundaries of excellence.

Technical Features: Fast progressive action – Four sections – FLOR GRADE cork handle – NGX Nano Graphene technology – REC CERECOIL titanium ring – IM8+ anti-reflective carbon blank – Custom CNC machined aluminium reel seat – Fly hook – Cordura case and compartmentalised cover.

New for Fly Fishing 2024: Ozone “BLACK” Reel

Discover the new BLACK version of the legendary O3 semi-automatic. Made from solid anodised aluminium, this reel offers remarkable technical qualities and is a benchmark in the world of semi-automatic reels. The micrometrically-adjustable carbon disc braking system allows particularly fine points to be used without the risk of breakage during combat. The position of the foot on the reel cage offers maximum fishing comfort. The trigger system allows for quick and accurate silk retrieval.

Technical specifications: Aluminium – matt black and red anodised – micrometric carbon brake – large arbor spool – neoprene case.

New for Fly Fishing 2024: JMC IMERSION Waders

We’ve put all our knowledge into developing these waders, with one motivation in mind: to push back the frontiers of value for money, with the ambitious aim of equipping as many anglers as possible. “Imersion” is first and foremost a concept! As with our JMC Imersion rods, our aim is to offer our anglers the very best. Price no longer has to be a systematic argument associated with the quality and/or reliability of technical products. We have identified the major needs of anglers to make Imersion waders the most versatile wading equipment possible. Membrane, cut, stitching… nothing has been left to chance. It’s designed for all anglers, and fits all body shapes. These waders are available in 9 different sizes and cuts!

Technical Features: 3-layer breathable waders – 4mm dual-density neoprene liner – 7000 MVP breathability – 20,000 MM waterproofness – low seams facing outwards – large waterproof front pocket with inside/outside access – adjustable waistband and straps.

New for 2024: JMC PLATINIUM thread

This premium-quality Japanese thread is perfect for creating leader tips. Platinium yarn is highly elastic and flexible, making it highly resistant to abrasion and knots. Its regularity is perfect for high linear resistance and zero memory. Its composition has been designed to have a refractive index close to that of water, making it an ultra-discreet yarn.

Technical characteristics: Ultra-soft nylon special tip – matt transparent – high linear resistance – perfect regularity – high elasticity – low memory – 50 m spool – made in Japan.

New for 2024: Flies mounted individually.

The range of artificial flies has been completely restructured to bring coherence and modernity to our collection, while offering dozens of new, carefully-tied models.

New for 2024: Assembly equipment.

On the Fly Tying front, it’s the ‘Made in France’ approach that stands out, with a new articulated head for the Danica vice and a machined aluminium tool station that fits all types of vice.

For this new season, other new items can be found on our site: rat tails, caps, service buttons, hooks…

We wish you all the best for the 2024 season and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to visit our contact page.

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Loyalty!

Despite the different contexts we’ve experienced in recent years, the attendance at this year’s show has proved that fly fishers are loyal enthusiasts who don’t hesitate to travel across France to take part in this magnificent event! By the end of the weekend, no fewer than 4,000 enthusiasts had taken to the aisles of the SA.NA.MA, to meet the 90 exhibitors from all over Europe in a very friendly atmosphere. It was important for us to take part in this great celebration of fly fishing in France!

New

This year’s show was an opportunity for us to take a completely new approach, starting with our new JMC/ORVIS stand! Our historic wooden stand, which has been to dozens and dozens of trade fairs and travelled thousands of miles, has taken a well-deserved retirement… And so we have arrived with its worthy successor, who we hope will also be with us for a long time to come!

Beyond the aesthetic aspect, the big change was above all ethical!

As a fully-fledged brand, we have decided to stop selling our products direct, out of respect for our entire network of retailers, with whom we work 365 days a year.

That’s why this year, only the ASPE ANGLER shop represented and sold products from the JMC – Mouches de Charette – ORVIS and Airflo brands.

Our entire team took the time to present the products in our extensive range to every curious visitor. This time spent together was a very constructive and rewarding moment for all of us, because we’re all passionate about what we do! Our two great champions, Julien Daguillanes and Grégoire Juglaret, who are members of the French team, will be in attendance! What better way to talk fishing, techniques, try out rods and reel in silk!

YOTO !!!

The show was obviously an opportunity to present the new 2023 products! IMERSION rods and SOON reels were the talk of the town, but if there’s one reel that’s been the talk of the weekend, it’s the new semi-automatic JMC YOTO Nymph reel! It was the big star of the stand and our two exhibition models certainly went through hundreds of hands to be installed on nymph rods! The feedback we’ve received suggests that it will be used by many anglers in the seasons to come! You had to get up early on Saturday to be in with a chance of buying one of the 10 YOTO Nymphs for sale on the Aspe Angler stand…

As for footwear, many anglers have turned to the new Hydrox STUNT shoes with their FEUTRE or MICHELIN soles.

Finally, on the JMC side, a very special mention goes to the JMC SPECIALIST waistcoat, which simply “smashed” the scores! IMMORTAL!!!

ORVIS

The show was also an opportunity for some visitors to discover the full range of products from the prestigious American brand ORVIS, with its unique expertise. As well as the superb Helios III rods and Mirage reels, many anglers came to buy waders and shoes, as well as technical textiles! In this category, the entire PRO range, renowned for its sturdiness, took the laurels.

In any case, a big THANK YOU for your confidence and your sympathy! And a big THANK YOU to all the organisers of this superb show! See you soon!!!

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The approach

When it comes to fly fishing, although there are a number of versatile models, it’s totally unrealistic to go for the famous “all-purpose” rod. This technique is so special that the choice of a cane is based on a complex balance between four key issues:

– What fish are you targeting?
– what technique is used?
– what environment do you visit?
– what imitations have been chosen?

The action, the budget and the cosmetics are all important points, but they are more secondary elements and the fruit of more personal reflection. With a little hindsight, even when it comes to the trout, the benchmark species in fly fishing, you quickly realise how complex the equation is, especially when you’re just starting out. Si la pêche à la mouche est tout sauf une science exacte, nous allons essayer d’orienter au mieux ce choix pour le rendre le plus cohérent possible.

Rivière

Pour la pêche en sèche traditionnelle, la longueur de la canne est le premier élément à prendre en compte. Elle s’accorde en général avec le profil du cours d’eau en s’échelonnant entre 6’ pour les plus petits ruisseaux et 10’ pour les plus grandes rivières. En sèche, une canne adaptée est une grande aide pour optimiser ses distances de lancer mais aussi pour assurer un meilleur contrôle des dérives. Si l’on décide de jouer la carte de la polyvalence, il est préférable de s’orienter vers une canne en 9’ qui permet de pratiquer de nombreuses approches. La puissance de la canne vient compléter la démarche. Les cannes s’accordent majoritairement avec des soies comprises entre #4 et #5. Cependant elles peuvent très bien descendre en #3 pour les ruisseaux et les pêches fines et monter jusqu’en #6 pour les pêches en grande rivière ou de gros poissons.

Une action semi rapide (medium fast) est de loin la plus adaptée aux pêcheurs débutants souhaitant progresser rapidement. L’association avec une soie WF facilitera grandement cet apprentissage en compensant certaines erreurs de gestuelle. Dans la gamme JMC, nous proposons certains modèles phares qui accompagnent les pêcheurs à la mouche depuis leurs premiers pas, à l’image des PASSION et des REFLEX R2 , qui offrent une gamme étendue très qualitative. Cette année, c’est aussi l’occasion de découvrir les nouvelles cannes IMERSION avec deux modèles développés (9’#4/5 et 10’#4/5) pour la pêche en sèche dans un budget très abordable…

Pêche en nymphe

Année après année, la pêche en nymphe au fil continue de conquérir de nouveaux adeptes. Cette pratique moderne très prolifique, se distingue par l’utilisation d’un matériel spécifique qui s’éloigne des pêches plus conventionnelles, surtout lorsque l’on s’oriente sur les techniques dites « modernes ». Les cannes nymphe disposent de tailles le plus généralement comprises entre 10’ et 11’, pour des soies de #2 à #4. En plus de leur longueur, elles se caractérisent par certains éléments techniques distinctifs tels qu’un premier anneau bas afin d’éviter la formation d’un ventre du fil ou de la soie, une poignée affinée pour une meilleure détection des touches, un système de masselottes ou un porte moulinet inversé pour un meilleur équilibre.

Si le choix de la puissance peut être en rapport à la taille des poissons, il se fait avant tout en fonction du poids des nymphes utilisées. Les cannes en #2/3 s’adaptent aux pêches nécessitant des imitations légères, comparativement à des #3/4 qui se destinent plutôt aux pêches plus lourdes. Nos deux PERFORMER 10’6#2/3 et 10’9#3/4 sont par exemple deux cannes parfaitement complémentaires. Elles sont aujourd’hui le reflet du savoir faire de JMC en matière pêche en nymphe, qui a toujours su s’entourer des meilleurs techniciens du monde pour développer ces cannes si spéciales.

Réservoir/lac

Bien qu’il soit possible de pêcher avec du matériel « rivière » en lac ou en réservoir, ces milieux imposent l’utilisation de cannes spécifiques mais dont le choix n’est pas pour autant complexe. On retrouve deux longueurs avec les 9’6 et 10’ pour trois puissances différentes comprises entre 6, 7 et 8. Elles sont parfois dotées d’anneaux de départ « anti-tangle » qui évitent au « running line » de venir boucler sur l’anneau lors du lancer. Les cannes 9’6, plus courtes, offrent naturellement des actions plus rapides. Ce sont des lanceuses que l’on choisit en général pour leur réactivité. Les cannes en 10’ sont les plus utilisées. Quand les 10’#6 s’utilisent pour les pêches fines, les 10’#8 s’orientent vers la pratique du streamer. En réservoir, la 10’#7 se veut être la canne la plus polyvalente, qui permet de balayer de façon précise une multitude de techniques d’approche.

Carnassier/mer

La pêche des carnassiers est une pratique passionnante qui continue son essor. La diversité des carnassiers recherchés à la mouche est aujourd’hui très large. Les cannes développées pour leur traque sont dans la grande majorité des 9’, aussi bien en eau douce qu’en mer. Tout n’est donc qu’une question puissance qui est dépendante du poisson recherché et des streamers utilisés.

Les plages de puissances sont très larges en s’étendant généralement du #6/7 au #15! Par exemple, les cannes en soie de #6/7 sont adaptées pour les espèces type perche/chevesne, les #8/9 sont plutôt destinées au black bass en eau douce ou au bar en mer, les puissances en #10 ciblent parfaitement les brochets, enfin les #12 s’orientent vers la pêche du silure ou du thon…

Si n’importe qu’elle canne avec un bon entretien peut de temps en temps servir des sortir en mer, il est tout de même préférable d’utiliser des cannes avec des anneaux (comme des moulinets) ayant bénéficié d’un traitement marin.

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The thread

For nymphs, the use of coloured nylon in the leader is very common. The Nymph is ideal for this purpose. It can be incorporated into a tapering leader to create a versatile leader. It will allow you to switch easily between dry and nymph fishing. For “Spanish” fishing, use a 30 to 50 cm piece after a single-strand Kamoufil. In more difficult light conditions or in fast flowing rivers, it can be used on the whole body of the line, or just the Nymph. The recommended length is at least twice that of the rod. Using a Nawak connected to the tip indicator makes it easier to connect the tip to the indicator.

Grease

For nymph line fishing, it’s important to carry coloured Competition Grease. Once placed on the indicator or leader, it will allow you to see your indicator whatever the light conditions. It can be used on a leader with a classic knot or rat tail to change from dry to nymph fishing without having to change your entire leader.

Paste

Easy to place and remove, the Biostrike Loon is a highly visible floating lure. It’s an ideal ally for fast rivers or rivers with varied profiles. It is placed on the indicator just above the Nawak when it is difficult to see. Shaped like a ball and placed on the leader, it makes it easy to switch between dry and nymph fishing. Its high buoyancy and visibility means it can be fished from a distance, making it ideal for tandem fishing. This floating paste can also be used in reservoirs in the same way as an indicator fly.

Foam

The self-adhesive foam indicator is used in rivers in areas with strong currents and smooth surfaces as a “plug”. However, it is best used in reservoirs. Placed on a rat’s tail, the floating foam makes it easy to change depth by sliding it over the leader. This makes it easier to spot the depth at which the fish are moving.

The junction

Last but not least is the coloured silk junction. It is interesting because it provides better visibility and lift for the tip of the line, particularly for nymph fishing with silk in rivers known as “Czech fishing”, drowned fishing and nymph fishing from a distance in the style of Eastern Europe. It can also be used in reservoirs for chiros and silk nymph fishing. The addition of Competition Grease will make it even more visible and buoyant.

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The trio!

We’ll be concentrating on hooks designed for salmon fishing. We’ll only be talking about the barbless hooks in the range because what interests us here is their shape. Whether they have a barb or not simply depends on the use the angler wishes to make of them and the regulations.

Fly fishing hooks fall into three broad categories:

• Straight shaft.
• With curved shaft.
• Jig hooks.

Straight shank hooks:

These JMC hooks include some of the best known names:

The DR30bl has a classic shape with a straight tip. It can be used everywhere and is suitable for all types of traditional fishing. However, I find it very effective when the fish tend to follow the artificial lure and grab it with their lips. This is the case when you’re casting/ramming or drifting downstream such as drowning, lake nymphing or streamer fishing. Using a hook with a straight point makes it easier for the hook to penetrate the water.

The DR40bl has a re-entrant point. It’s the hook I’ve been using in competition for many years and it’s never let me down! It’s ideal for nymph fishing with line requiring the use of light to medium-heavy nymphs (up to 3.3 mm), for dry fishing and sight nymphing. For heavy nymph fishing in fast rivers (3.3/4mm balls) and on big fish, I use the DR45bl, the strong iron version of the DR40bl.

Balls
As far as the balls to use on these different straight shank hooks are concerned, it is preferable to use classic balls for tying drowned fish, nymphs for sight fishing and streamers, as the tilting effect of split balls can in some cases cause the fly to stall due to poor fly positioning.
For nymph fishing with thread, I use split balls, which give a slight “jig” effect to the fly. As a result, in most cases the fish is hooked at the top of the mouth, which limits stalls. What’s more, with this rig the fly is always positioned in the same way when drifting.

Curved shank hooks:

The barbless bent hooks in the JMC range include two types with a small detail that makes all the difference: the orientation of the eye.

• The CA10bl with its straight eyelet was mainly developed for tying dry flies. It is perfect for tying emerging flies such as Klinkhamer, Tabanas, Puppa and various mayflies. In action, its shape limits misfires and ensures a better position of the fly on the water.

• The CA20bl has a ‘classic’ eyelet that slopes slightly downwards. It’s perfect for rigging nymphs of hydropsychs, gammarids, mayflies and chironomids. It’s the perfect hook for NAV and static lake fishing such as “Bung” or silk.

As far as balls are concerned, it’s best to use only classic balls, which give nymphs good positioning in the water column. As well as being attractive, the position limits misfires and stalls during the fighting phase.

Jig hooks :

Introduced a few years ago, jig hooks have made a name for themselves in the tackle boxes of competitors and nymph anglers the world over!

This makes the JIG100bl ideal for long drifting and heavier fishing, Czech style or jigging, i.e. fishing with nymphs.

Slotted tungsten balls are always used when tying flies on jig hooks, as these balls were designed specifically for this type of hook. The slit allows the ball to be inserted perfectly, so that the point is positioned towards the surface. When fishing, this makes it easier to prospect as close to the bottom as possible, limiting the risk of snagging.

A little tip: It is quite possible to obtain the rocking effect of the jig with a straight shank hook by using a drop bead. This is particularly interesting as it allows you to obtain jigs on small hooks and also to standardize the hooks in your fly boxes.

Some hybrids :

There are hybrid hooks that don’t fit into any category. They are often developed for very specific approaches. These include the CR 30bl and N5y, which are neither straight nor curved.

The CR30bl is a rather fine iron hook with a short, straight shank. It has a large opening with a long point. I particularly like this hook for tying nymphs when you want to tie small flies with a wide hook opening. I also use it a lot for tying my mayflies with “Spanish” type exuvia by slightly increasing the bend.

The NY5 is a little stronger in iron. It is also designed for tying small flies with a wide opening. I use it to make imitations for NAV, drowned water and lake fishing. The straight eyelet considerably reduces stalls by positioning the fly in the line axis.

In conclusion

I hope that this will help you to see things more clearly and to be able to tackle your different fly tyings with peace of mind. There are obviously specific situations where certain types of hook will be superior to others, with cases where practice will outweigh theory. That’s the magic of fishing and that’s what makes it so charming. It’s up to you to adapt your rigs to the situations you encounter in the field. But with what we’ve seen here, you’ll be able to deal with 90% of situations!

GOOD ASSEMBLY!

By Julien Lorquet, member of the Belgian fly fishing team.

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