In “Nymph Fishing Styles Explained,” we touched on the benefits of fishing nymphs with an indicator which include exceptional depth control, strike indication, and drag detection. Now it’s time to learn how to tie and fish the ever-effective nymph indicator rig to start catching fish. The instructions that follow are for tying a two-fly nymph …
Euro nymphing techniques are highly specialized methods for catching lots of fish in a short amount of time. Developed by the world’s top fly anglers during international competitions, these lethal nymph fishing styles are optimized to cover every square inch of water as efficiently as possible while detecting even the most subtle strikes. So if …
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Slipping on rocks all day isn’t any fun and it definitely isn’t safe. Follow these simple steps to install studs in the soles of your wading boots and you’ll have all the traction you need to stay dry-side-up as you move from one honey hole to the next. Choose Your Wading Boot Studs Wisely Some …
If you’re shopping for a new fly box, take a minute to learn about the different kinds of fly boxes available to help you make a more informed decision. Slit Foam Fly Boxes By far the most common variety of fly box, slit foam fly boxes have been the go-to option for decades. Using rows …
Dirty, stinky waders? That’s how you know you’re putting them to good use. Now it’s time to clean them up to keep them performing like they should. Rinse Often, Wash Every Two or Three Trips Keeping your waders clean is an ongoing chore; a habit you need to develop if you want your waders to …
Do you want your life to be easier on the river? Do you want to catch more fish? Keeping your fly line wet means your fishing. You won’t catch fish fiddling with knots, cleaning hook eyes and? chewing on split shot. Plus I’ll show you some hacks that will get you out of a pinch….PUN. …
In the previous article (chapter), we talked about how traditional nymphing techniques are centered around presenting one or more nymph flies much like you would a dry fly by making an upstream cast with a series of mends to maintain a drag-free drift. But before we get into how to fish a traditional nymph rig, …
Nymph flies are relatively basic in design and most are quite drab ? nothing special to look at. But the techniques used to fish these buggy concoctions of fur and feather can get wildly complex in a hurry. However, when you’re just kicking off your nymph fishing journey, there’s no need to complicate things. Simply …
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Fly fishing isn’t a very risky sport, but wading a river to find fish can be tricky. The rocks are slippery, the footing is awkward and potentially dangerous, and you have to cope with the fatigue brought on by standing up all day. But with the right pair of wading boots, navigating your favorite river …
Frequent and thorough washing goes a long way toward keeping your waders in top condition. But there’s more to wader maintenance than a little soap and water. Use the following tips and advice to get the most life out of your waders and learn how to fix them if they bust on you. Store and …