Euro nymphing is not as easy as watching a strike indicator plunge under the surface at every strike, but not by much. However, Euro nymphing is definitely more effective and, arguably, more entertaining due to the attentive nature you need to do it effectively. I would say that dry fly fishing...
Why? Literally, every reason is a huge bonus compared to not using a hand-crafted European nymphing leader. The leader is specifically designed for maximizing your nymphing for strikes and feeling takes. Overall, here are a few great reasons why you should be using a euro nymphing leader versus a traditional tapered...
When you pass a deep pool with no bottom in sight, there’s always the wandering thought of what could be down there in the depths. There’s no imagination required for those comfortable with sinking lines and leaders! These great tools should be utilized by all anglers in an effort to better...
Once runoff subsides, it’s game on for anglers in the Western U.S. as they flock to their favorite trout waters. With flows receding and water warming, bugs start popping across the Rockies and trout feed hungrily to take advantage of this brief feeding frenzy. The dry fly action is not to...
Once mid-June hits, the big hatches in the Eastern U.S. are mostly done, leaving anglers looking for the next thing to keep getting their dry fly fix. For most, the attention should then turn towards terrestrials in the form of ants, beetles, and hoppers. There is some sporadic caddis, midge, and...
One of the more difficult times to catch trout is during the scorching heat of summer when the fish turn lethargic and hatches shut off. Unfortunately for us, the urge to get out on the water doesn’t wane, even if the fishing productivity does. Trout fishing with a fly rod doesn’t...
Summer means dry-droppers for many anglers across the country, and the allure of the productivity found with nymphs paired with the action of a dry fly is the perfect combination. Most trout fishers have a wide array of both dry flies and nymphs in neatly assorted rows in multiple fly boxes. ...
The hikes are long, the views incredible, and the trout stunningly beautiful. It’s the scene that many fly anglers dream of, and the high alpine lakes of the Rocky Mountains hold some extraordinary opportunities for those willing to endure the thin air and arduous miles needed to get there. Many of...
Few situations present more of a challenge for anglers than runoff in the West. Gentle mountain streams become raging torrents and lazy tailwaters become gushing, chocolate milk rivers as snow melts and swells waterways onec runoff gets going in late May and June. Depending on the year, runoff can last well...
Trout fishing is typically synonymous with faster currents in streams and rivers, but lakes can be overlooked gems! Stillwater provides a unique experience and it’s a stark contrast fishing in the moving water. Trout still have likely holding places, but they can sometimes be harder to find. Furthermore, the fly selection...
