Euro Nymphing Sighter
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Winter Fly Fishing
Fish Per Minute- Euro Nymphing
Real time for this video clip is about five minutes. This is a single clip that was shot by my friend Brad a couple of weeks ago while we were fishing the Logan River. I am French Nymphing in this video, using a long leader with a three color HI-VIS sighter (available in our Euro Nymphing Fast Pack). Notice that the leader does not actually lay on the water at all. The key in this style of fishing is to allow your flies to sink and drift at the same speed as the current while keeping a tight connection between your rod tip and your flies. Thus, strike detection is increased drastically when compared to slack line systems (indicator nymphing). This tight line tactic works very well in MANY situations, but keep in mind there is a time and place for all different styles. Learning when to use the appropriate technique is all part of the fun that keeps us returning to the river as often as permitted. Keep tuning in for more videos and tips on Euro Nymphing, my favorite tool in my arsenal!
European Nymphing the Logan River
It may be the month of February and typical predictions would call for slow fishing this time of year. However, this has not been a typical year. With air temps reaching 40 degrees almost everyday for the past few weeks, this has been an exceptionally warm winter. Water temps on various rivers surrounding me have been between 38 and 42 degrees which has proven favorable winter temperatures for trout. Here is a video from last week where my friend Brad and I fished one of our local streams, the Logan River.
Great Winter Fly- Bloody Prince
Here is one of my bread and butter patterns for winter fishing. I’m not sure why this fly attracts fish so well, but it does. It is a simple Prince Nymph variation that is quick to tie, and straight up catches fish! It the last week and a half I have been fishing three times, and the only other pattern that rivaled the catch rate of the Bloody was the Rainbow Warrior, which is another awesome fly in the Winter. Its been cold as of late, so of course midge larva are about the only critters I’m finding in stomachs, but trout still have a hard time letting this fly pass by. Take my word for it, you won’t be disappointed!
Also, leave us a comment telling what your favorite Winter patterns are!
Recipe: Hook: Dai-riki 135 sizes 14-18 Thread: Red 8/0 Bead: Gold Tungsten Tail: Black Biots Rib: Red BR wire Body: Black superfine dubbing Wings: White biots