Your communications skills are off the charts good. I love fishing streamers. And keeping it simple. The waters I fish are extremely variable in a mountain stream that rapidly changes in its hydrodynamic nature. This gives me ideas on how to fish simply and effectively!
Great video Joe...aggresive single fly tight lining/Euro nymphing is to my mind more like hunting with a sensitive, lightweight balanced setup/rig that allows you to have a lot of fun walking/wading good distances in amazing countryside, covering a lot of new water as a sniper, rather than maybe a more static, fisherperson. Hanging a small nymph off the bend of a larger nymph makes a lot of sense too for an easy, flexible day out in varying river conditions...I find simple bow and arrow casts are fun too :) with a single fly rig e.g. off of high banks, among tree / bush-clad areas etc,...tangles are minimized and casts can be accurately placed...thanks for sharing your helpful tips and real-world experience.
Excellent input! You did a great job of describing the "go fast" high speed offense that can often be lost with tight line rigs. That is why I love fishing a single fly rig, but didn't articulate that very well.
Yea it's fun right, pure fishing and a lot less fooling around with extra flies. Not always the most effective, but a good strategy when fish are willing to look for big flies.
That's good to hear, everyone watches the first 30 seconds but if you can get them through the entire thing is a whole new challenge haha. Appreciate it!
@7:48 funny you mentioned paper plate-size spots you’re trying to hit, cause I’ve been practice-casting with a frisbee ring, ten inches in diameter, as my target. 😊
Thank you, this is quite swell. Casting and technique advice is very useful, but the most important part is the demonstration of proper care of the fish.
Hi Joe, great stuff! Can you give me the leader formula? Nail knot nymph line to say a section of 12# Maxima connected to sighter yes? How long would the Maxima section be for 10.5’ euro rod? Much thanks, Duke
Great advise .... I fish like that for steelhead around the great lakes. However, what fly line would you recommend for that? I use 7 weight 9 foot fenwick.cheers from northern indiana usa
If you are pitching indicators the SA Anadro/Nymph line is excellent! redsflyfishing.com/products/scientific-anglers-amplitude-smooth-anadro-taper-moss-willow-orange
I believe that is a RIO FIPS line with a 13' leader. 4' of 16# SA Fluoro (it's very stiff), 3' of 1X/3X Sighter Material, and about 6' of tippet 4X Fluoro or 5X. Long mono rigs definately offer more touch and hold a presentation at more distance, but there is something to be said for the castability and handling of a 13' leader. If you are somewhat new to tight-line-nymphing try using a leader that is no more than 2' longer than your rod. Get good at all the small stuff, then consider a full mono rig for control after you have built some skills.
Absolutely, this is the SA Competition Nymph line. Super thin. I like to have it out the rod. My control and line handling is so much better that I believe the sensitivity is a trade-off worth making.
I have been considering replacing my mono level leader with a 10lb braided line. No memory and no stretch. But, would 10 to 20 ft of braided going through my guides groove them? Boron super ten would be the rod. This would just be a test phase for now anyway. Thanks.
I don't believe so, my preference for fishing large flies is a leader no more than 2' longer than the rod and a very thin Euro specific line. I like the SA Competition Nymph or the RIO Mono Technical Line.
Myself personally, I much prefer Yarn to "bobber" type indicators. That's my preference, as I can get Yarn to do some things bobbers cannot. The way I can mend and manipulate yarn is superior to plastic or inflated indicators. The Loon Tip Topper is the best yarn indicator out of the package, and I'll often cut the larger sizes down to my liking. I'll ususally start with a 7.5' 3X leader, and put the indicator right above the most abrupt taper so it's mostly tippet below the indicator. I'll usually add Fluorocarbon tippet as well for a total of about 8'6" or so (depending on depth). I don't move my indicator much, usually I'll just add/subtract tippet length.
Chameleon 20lb 10 to 12 ft Cortland 15 lb sighter material 1 to 1.5 ft A swivel that can pass through your guides SA 12 lb 0x 2 ft SA 10lb 1x 3 ft SA 2x 7.5lb 3 ft The last section split into two 1.5 ft sections so you can some place splitshot if needed. I use a Cortland Nymph 10.5ft 3wt with a Lamson Liquid 5+ large arbor reel keep coils from making in leader. Is my formula is simple only knots you need to know is clinch and double surgeons . Keep it simple and fun. I am not an advocate for double rigs or ultra fine tippet save yourself from tangles and breaks.
you are the most articulate and thorough teacher i’ve ever heard. i’m very impressed with your thinking and communication skills.
Thanks! Love what I do. Appreciate the kind words.
Your communications skills are off the charts good. I love fishing streamers. And keeping it simple. The waters I fish are extremely variable in a mountain stream that rapidly changes in its hydrodynamic nature. This gives me ideas on how to fish simply and effectively!
Predominantly single fly fisher, the word you used "headache" is exactly right when I go to a two fly rig. 😀 Keep up the great videos!
Thanks yes, sometimes a single fly is a big advantage.
Very creative fishing. Thanks for the new ideas.
Thanks Eric, I hope its helpful on your next outing. Good luck!
Great video Joe...aggresive single fly tight lining/Euro nymphing is to my mind more like hunting with a sensitive, lightweight balanced setup/rig that allows you to have a lot of fun walking/wading good distances in amazing countryside, covering a lot of new water as a sniper, rather than maybe a more static, fisherperson. Hanging a small nymph off the bend of a larger nymph makes a lot of sense too for an easy, flexible day out in varying river conditions...I find simple bow and arrow casts are fun too :) with a single fly rig e.g. off of high banks, among tree / bush-clad areas etc,...tangles are minimized and casts can be accurately placed...thanks for sharing your helpful tips and real-world experience.
Excellent input! You did a great job of describing the "go fast" high speed offense that can often be lost with tight line rigs. That is why I love fishing a single fly rig, but didn't articulate that very well.
Yep I have been doing this for years. Thank you for your videos
Yea it's fun right, pure fishing and a lot less fooling around with extra flies. Not always the most effective, but a good strategy when fish are willing to look for big flies.
SO VERY INFORMATIVE. YOU DID AN EXCELLENT JOB HOLDING MY ATTENTION; I WATCH FROM BEGINNING TO END AND WILL LIKELY WATCH IT SEVERAL MORE TIMES. Thanks
That's good to hear, everyone watches the first 30 seconds but if you can get them through the entire thing is a whole new challenge haha. Appreciate it!
@7:48 funny you mentioned paper plate-size spots you’re trying to hit, cause I’ve been practice-casting with a frisbee ring, ten inches in diameter, as my target. 😊
You’re a fish whisperer ! Amazing !!!
Ha thank you, I used to yell at them. Now I can whisper.
Truthfully, anyone who catches fish while doing a demo is a real pro
Great video Joe.
Another awesome video, sometimes just keeping it simple makes it way more enjoyable. Thanks
Thank you very much William, really appreciate the props.
11 fish for me in the farmlands today, biggest being 18 inch PM. Side-channel action was hot.
Shhhhhh!! I'm not sure how many locals watch this.
Okay!
As a newbie, a single fly option keeps it dynamic and fun.
A good question when starting euronymphing.
My Dad always said “you are stupid, keep it simple” Great video!
Thank you, this is quite swell. Casting and technique advice is very useful, but the most important part is the demonstration of proper care of the fish.
I’ve been doing something similar but using balanced jigs.
Hi Joe, great stuff!
Can you give me the leader formula?
Nail knot nymph line to say a section of 12# Maxima connected to sighter yes? How long would the Maxima section be for 10.5’ euro rod?
Much thanks, Duke
Great advise .... I fish like that for steelhead around the great lakes. However, what fly line would you recommend for that? I use 7 weight 9 foot fenwick.cheers from northern indiana usa
If you are pitching indicators the SA Anadro/Nymph line is excellent! redsflyfishing.com/products/scientific-anglers-amplitude-smooth-anadro-taper-moss-willow-orange
I do something similar with a wet fly using a fast sink poly leader..
What was the name of the fly?
What net from Fishpond are you using rec for wading with the Thundehead lumbar pack?
with a single heavy fly like that, what size tippet are you using? would a 6x work or did I need a bit thicker?
I like 5X, as you pointed out the hook size is larger and will take more force to penetrate.
With the line are you just using a leader? Or tippet as well?
I believe that is a RIO FIPS line with a 13' leader. 4' of 16# SA Fluoro (it's very stiff), 3' of 1X/3X Sighter Material, and about 6' of tippet 4X Fluoro or 5X. Long mono rigs definately offer more touch and hold a presentation at more distance, but there is something to be said for the castability and handling of a 13' leader. If you are somewhat new to tight-line-nymphing try using a leader that is no more than 2' longer than your rod. Get good at all the small stuff, then consider a full mono rig for control after you have built some skills.
Is your fly line actually coming out of the rod tip?
Absolutely, this is the SA Competition Nymph line. Super thin. I like to have it out the rod. My control and line handling is so much better that I believe the sensitivity is a trade-off worth making.
I have been considering replacing my mono level leader with a 10lb braided line. No memory and no stretch. But, would 10 to 20 ft of braided going through my guides groove them? Boron super ten would be the rod. This would just be a test phase for now anyway. Thanks.
I don't believe so, my preference for fishing large flies is a leader no more than 2' longer than the rod and a very thin Euro specific line. I like the SA Competition Nymph or the RIO Mono Technical Line.
What kind of leader and indicator would you use for a single tungsten stonefly (8-12) on a floating line?
Myself personally, I much prefer Yarn to "bobber" type indicators. That's my preference, as I can get Yarn to do some things bobbers cannot. The way I can mend and manipulate yarn is superior to plastic or inflated indicators. The Loon Tip Topper is the best yarn indicator out of the package, and I'll often cut the larger sizes down to my liking. I'll ususally start with a 7.5' 3X leader, and put the indicator right above the most abrupt taper so it's mostly tippet below the indicator. I'll usually add Fluorocarbon tippet as well for a total of about 8'6" or so (depending on depth). I don't move my indicator much, usually I'll just add/subtract tippet length.
@@redsflyshop thanks a lot!
Hi what net are you using snd is fine to use while wading or would you rather had a shorter net?
That’s a Fishpond Nomad Emerger net. I love it. I use it in my small boats as well as on foot.
Chameleon 20lb 10 to 12 ft
Cortland 15 lb sighter material 1 to 1.5 ft
A swivel that can pass through your guides
SA 12 lb 0x 2 ft
SA 10lb 1x 3 ft
SA 2x 7.5lb 3 ft
The last section split into two 1.5 ft sections so you can some place splitshot if needed.
I use a Cortland Nymph 10.5ft 3wt with a Lamson Liquid 5+ large arbor reel keep coils from making in leader.
Is my formula is simple only knots you need to know is clinch and double surgeons .
Keep it simple and fun.
I am not an advocate for double rigs or ultra fine tippet save yourself from tangles and breaks.
Why are none of the takes or hook sets on film?
Because my kids aren't paid enough.
What sling pack do you have on??
Fishpond Thunderhead Lumbar Pack, with the shoulder strap attached. Really like how organize I can keep it. I have the insert and it’s super nice.