I didn’t get to the river planning to use a jig streamer. That’s the thing about fly fishing. Rarely, do things go as planned. The night before I tied up several euro style nymphs I
Tag: Euro Nymphing
Rainbow Warrior to the Rescue: How to Tie & Fish this Flashy Little Imitation
The Rainbow Warrior has rescued me from getting skunked on many days on the water. It’s one of those flies that I save for times when nothing else is working. Lance Egan is the originator
How to Make a Walt’s Worm Sexy
The Walt’s Worm may be the homeliest fly in your box. Dress it up with a bit of tinsel, and you can make it…well, sexy. When it comes to simplicity, the Walt’s Worm is in
Video Post: Tight Line Nymphing a Big River
Choosing tight line nymphing as a tactic when fly fishing on a large river can be extremely effective if you approach it with the right mind set. Big rivers are often difficult to read. It
The Perdigon is the Sports Car of Euro Nymphs
Like European sports cars, the perdigon is sleek and stylish. It performs like nothing else in your fly box (or your garage). When you hit the gas, your streamlined perdigon will accelerate to the bottom
It’s Time to Switch: Fluorocarbon is Superior for Nymphing & Surprisingly Affordable
If you want to have the best experience when euro nymphing, it’s time to make the switch to fluorocarbon. I know, you see it at the fly shop and gasp at the price. It’s worse
Video Post: Are You Seeing the Strike?
If you are only catching trout when you feel the strike, you aren’t catching as many as you could be. Learning to read the sighter built into your euro nymphing leader helps you to see the strikes you don’t feel.
Egan’s Thread Frenchie is the Ultimate Confidence Fly
Thread Frenchie-Ultimate Confidence Fly I love Lance Egan’s Thread Frenchie because it is quick and easy to tie. More importantly, it is one of the most effective patterns in my box. For me, the thread
How to Begin Your Tight Line & Euro Nymphing Journey
If you’re like me, one of the most impatient people on the planet, here’s my advice: don’t rush into Euro nymphing. The key to long-term success is slow, steady adjustments to your current approach. Start
Euro Nymphing Flies: How to Weight & Organize for Easy Adjustments
This post was created to help readers develop a system to weight and organize euro nymphing flies.