How To Fly Fish | Euro Nymphing Ideas From Orvis


Tom Rosenbauer learns from George Daniel why euro nymphing is so effective for catching trout and how to do it!

Innovation is an inherent aspect of every sport, and fly fishing is no exception. One of the most prominent and productive techniques currently utilized in the sport is known as European Style Nymphing.

Euro Nymphing is a fly fishing technique that originated in Europe, particularly in Czechoslovakia, Poland, and France. It involves the use of weighted flies without a strike indicator, and the angler relies on feeling the fish biting or seeing the line twitch to set the hook. This technique allows for more efficient fishing of the river's bottom, resulting in more fish being hooked.

But what exactly is European Style Nymphing, and why should you try it the next time you go fishing?

The answer is simple: Euro-nymphing offers one of the most intimate way of getting to know a river. It is an incredibly effective technique for breaking down sections of a river and fishing every inch of it. With expertise in Euro-nymphing, you can easily spot small variations on a river's bottom, resulting in more fish being hooked.

In conclusion, European Style Nymphing is a technique that every fly fisherman should try out on their next fishing trip. It offers an unparalleled level of intimacy with the river and can significantly increase your chances of catching more fish.
 
K
I used to fish euro style more, and decided it was too easy to catch fish, then went back to my main focus of dry fly fishing...
 
KeviR
I used to fish euro style more, and decided it was too easy to catch fish, then went back to my main focus of dry fly fishing...
kbf64 - can I arrange some private lessons?
 
K
I'd suggest this video: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/modernnymphing I used to live in Utah, and got a bunch of small tips from the guys at fly fish food. There are three videos from Lance Egan, and Devin Olsen also two team USA fly fishers worth the purchase IMO. Then it's practice, Youtube, and practice. Most people can become super efficient at catching trout with picking up some euro tactics.

I'll bring my euro rod if I think I might get skunked along with my dry fly rod... sometimes it saves the day.
 
K
I use the Sage ESN 10'6" 3wt generally, but there are many good rods, that are also less money. I'd also suggest having a look at Devin's online store: https://www.tacticalflyfisher.com/fly-fishing/rods/nymphing-rods/

I started with the echo shadow X, but I found the tip was too soft. I caught a lot of fish on, the rod but I found the ESN to have better tip action. Like I said, there are great rods for Euro much less than $900.
 
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