Euro nymphing - anyone adept at it here?

[madeinuk]

I am looking to learn how to be a better nymph fisherman this year.  Can anyone recommend any guides in NJ/PA to learn this from?  Also, would appreciate any tips, methods and fly suggestions.  Thanks in advance.

[nmc02]

Best I ever saw is Loren Williams. I know of no one that is better at euro nymphing....use to guide.

Lwflies.com

[MikeStaten]

This guy guides and has a lot of good articles.  https://troutbitten.com
 

Jerry at South Branch Outfitters (Shannon’s) in Califon guides and does euro nymph.    
 

As far as tackle goes, I’d start with a 10’ or longer 2 or 3 weight euro nymph rod.    For a reel, make sure it has a full cage or you risk the thin fly line or mono rig slipping between the spool and reel frame which is a hassle. 

I’m in Clinton and would be happy to show you the equipment, rigging and flies.  

If you have any interest in a Syndicate P2 10’ 2 weight, I have one that was only used a few times that I’d give you a good deal on.  
 

 

[SPEARFISH]

Check out hermsflies.com 

My son's site and he is into  Euro nymphing

[SPEARFISH]

3 minutes ago, SPEARFISH said:

Check out hermsflies.com 

My son's site and he is into  Euro nymphing

He said call him with any questions. Leave a VM and he'll call back if he misses the call

[gregtpal]

How does it differ from traditional nymph fishing?

[electricstart]

I call it high sticking. You get the nymph deep. No weight on line just heavier nymph. Tungsten beads on fly work the best. Not sure you need a guide, it's pretty easy go on you tube and then go to the stream and practice. 

[nmc02]

If Loren Williams is still guiding........go w him. There isn't a better euro fly fisherman in the US.

[fab]

Watch some videos n go out.    If u see a few guys on the water catching fish.    Watch them a bit.   It was actually surprisingly easy to pick up. It’s very effective in the right water 

 

 

[Bucksnbows]

Me, but I no longer guide. It’s just a fancy term for multiple methods of tight line, high stick nymphing. The person that knows the most about the various methods that came out of various European countries is Aaron Jasper. 

[gregtpal]

I sometimes fish weighted nymphs upstream & keep the slack out with a 1 handed retrieve as the nymph drifts back towards me.  Is that euro style?

[fab]

Everyone has a slightly different style and formula they are all hybrids and I think that is the most effective as every situation changes slightly 

watch some of josh millers videos

 

tons of videos on YouTube 

[electricstart]

Tenkora with just a rod and line is similar. Keep rod high flip line up stream and floats down across in front you keep  slack out .when it stops or comes to surface, pick up and do it again. Heavy nymph keep it on bottom, as long as you can. You got to get weight right on nymph is hardest part. It works well . 

[fab]

Drop shot lead is cheaper than tungsten heads

 

tenkara with a short leader teaches u euro faster I think as you’d stuck with the line in the rod.  
 

I think in the beginning that was my biggest mistake always trying to use to watch line.   You’ll get better in time and can use more.   At first limit yourself to one rod length or less

[Northcountryman]

On 3/11/2024 at 9:00 AM, gregtpal said:

I sometimes fish weighted nymphs upstream & keep the slack out with a 1 handed retrieve as the nymph drifts back towards me.  Is that euro style?

 

Indeed it is; I believe that is euro nymphing ala Frendch/Spanish style.  I prefer the Czech style most cuz calls for fishing closer to your flies, but hey- whatever works!!