European-style nymphing, or Euro nymphing, is a type of fly fishing that has become popular in the United States in the last decade or so. Created behind the communist iron curtain of Poland, it is a fly fishing technique born out of necessity. Euro nymphing gives anglers an efficient way...
Nymphing techniques for trout are one of the most productive methods of fly fishing for catching fish. Dry fly fishing is considered the purest form of fishing by many fly fishermen. Nymphing or fishing flies subsurface, is looked down upon by many anglers. In some parts of certain fisheries, like...
Fishing two flies and even three flies can double your chances of catching fish. Multiple fly rigs cover different depths and multiple insect hatches at one time. Using multiple flies can be an incredibly effective and enjoyable way to fish! The practice offers a number of benefits but also has some...
Table Of Contents Where to fish in murky water.What nymphs should I use?How should I rig my flies?How to fish fast flows.Using weight in the spring runoff.Presenting flies to trout in high water. Where should I fish when the water is murky? Deep along the bottom. This is where the trout are –...
Fly fishing has so many different techniques and skills to learn, but, by far one of the most effective at catching fish is nymphing. Nymphing is essential to every fly angler so we dedicated this entire article to answer the most common questions we get. Table Of Contents What does nymphing mean?What...
Two nymphs are a great way to cover more water and show trout multiple patterns, but it can be a major pain unless you know how to rig it correctly! On most guide trips clients will immediately make a comment about a multi-nymph setup and how it’s something they wouldn’t normally...
Many anglers take to YouTube or go on a guided trip to learn new techniques, and much of that is centered around fishing two flies. It might be simplistic to say, “two flies are better than one,” but the fact is many times it’s true! Having multiple patterns out there increases...
Every now and then there are new accessories or techniques that come into fly fishing and truly change the sport. Simple as it may be, the tippet ring surely falls into this category. It’s become a mainstay for guides and DIY anglers alike, and the benefits of using them far outweigh...
You can do everything almost perfect on a nymph rig, but one minor error in the setup can really decrease efficiency and productivity. While fly placement, or rather incorrect placement, can negatively impact our goals, it’s often the split shot that creates the most issues. Adding this extra weight comes with...
Steelhead season is fully upon us, and with each new rain and the shortening of days, the action is just going to get better! Steelhead in the Great Lakes are fairly simple fish, a stark contrast compared to their Pacific cousins. Most of the fish spawn in spring but come into...
