On top of the gear and equipment, fly fishing requires perfect presentations. Fish aren’t going to strike a fly if they don’t think it’s realistic looking. There is no type of fly fishing that requires more precision than nymphing. You’re working with a smaller fly and trying to emu...
Sink rate & weight are the primary factors that make a fly suitable for euro nymphing. In essence, any pattern that allows you to have a reasonable amount of contact to your flies without using split shot can be used. Main considerations for weight are based on desired depth and movement. ...
Using this fly in a European nymphing rig is a great way to survey water when caddis are present, but may not be hatching. Nearly every river has a population of caddis and being paired with the hi-vis body allows for the perfect attractor anchor fly in a double nymph rig. During the...
This Leisenring Lift allows you to mimic the natural insect’s ascent to the surface. I use a tight-line or Euro rig with a heavier fly at the end to keep the entire rig under tension. A tungsten beadhead pupa is often my first choice for the point fly. I add droppers farther up ...
Nymphing salmonfly hatch spring fly fishing stoneflies trout fishing Greg Stohrer I grew up fishing on the Seacoast of New Hampshire. Since 2020, I have been a part of the content team, most known for the weekly “How To Tie” series. The species I’m fortunate to call my favorite and...
See All Orvis Learning Center Fly Fishing Video Lessons To swing a nymph rig, simply wait until the end of your drift when your flies are downstream. Hold your line tight, lower your rod tip, and allow the current to push on your line and swing your rig toward the near bank. This wil...
Because this cast gives you so much slack with the line and leader above the fly, you will get a completely drag-free drift for 10 to 20 feet, and your fly will be the first thing the trout sees. Some years ago, I discovered that I could more accurately present a fly to these clos...
22-27 meters, 70-90 feet: Consider yourself a fairly good caster (you are throwing a heavy shooting head which, for some people, is harder to cast than a lighter outfit with a standard fly line). 27-33 meters or 90-110 feet: You've learned the double haul well and with more practi...
22-27 meters, 70-90 feet: Consider yourself a fairly good caster (you are throwing a heavy shooting head which, for some people, is harder to cast than a lighter outfit with a standard fly line). 27-33 meters or 90-110 feet: You've learned the double haul well and with more practi...
A very effective option would be to attach an indicator and dead drift the buggers. Adjust the indicator depending on the depth of the run. Dead drifting is essentially nymphing the woolly buggers to imitate dead bait fish. Tips for Fishing Buggers ...