I grew up dry fly fishing and wet fly fishing with wooly buggers on wet sinking line. Picked up jig nymphing for about 6 years now and the one major thing that wasn’t necessarily mentioned in this video is the importance of constantly adjusting your leader and tippet length. As you fish different runs, you need to lengthen or shorten your tippet. It’s not ideal to maintain the same length setup for your entire day on the river. When your setup is too long, there’s too much drag, leading to a bad drift and not being able to feel the take. If it’s too short, your fly rig won’t get down. Another is tying nymphs with varying weights. Your fly cannot be too heavy, especially in slower water. At the same time, it has to be heavy enough to get down deep. I fish a stream that has controlled flows. The river is basically releasing 150cfs, 700cfs or 1150cfs and I tie the same pattern with appropriate lead wraps incorporated.
I am not writing a lot of comments, but for your video I will write short comment. Your video is amazing, without any S...T, without any Blia, blia... blia. Just very good information. Thank you very much !!!
As a newcomer to this sport from Australia I have watched hours upon hours of videos trying to learn different techniques, I have to say this is the best explanation and video I have seen, thank you. I look forward to watching more of your videos.
No video can replace time on the river (or lake), grinding it out. You will be a better angler to learn most of your lessons on the water. These videos can cut a couple of tough days off the curve, though. I was lucky enough to learn in a river that had 0 pressure and a lot of fish. Nice combination for a beginner because you will catch fish. I remember my reality check for sure. Luckily, I knew how to cast and more or less what the fish liked by then.
The gentleman to comment before me is absolutely 100 percent correct.. With that said you're geographically close to what I consider the Mecca: New Zealand.. Good luck and Godspeed my friend!!
Hi Simon. Great to see you still doing well, and making fishing more productive for countless people. You wont remember me, but I once had an hour with you (in the Sportfish @ Theale days) to learn your Snake roll cast. This cast has saved me so much effort over the years, particularly on the Tay/Spey. I once worked out how many casts (roughly) in a weeks fishing in Scotland.....its quite an amazing number. The Snake Roll has made this effortless whilst shooting right across the river at Tulchan for example. Thank you, thank you Simon, from one of your greatest fans. 😉
Been fishing my whole life. 2024 is the year for me have a go at fly casting, your content is so well presented, it has set me up and given my confidence a boost……can’t wait to start “fluff chucking”. T
Nice video Simon! However I find the description of the down downstream drift to be a bit misleading . It suggests that a lagging indicator is a dragging indicator! This is far from the truth the nymphs drifting on the bottom are traveling at the speed of the bottom current which is far slower than the top current, your indicator should always travel slower than the bubbles/current on top if you want your nymphs to drift naturally with the speed of the bottom current.
The point fly doesn’t have to be the heaviest as you say. A lighter point fly can flutter about behind the heavier one, or then subtract the indicator and you’re closer to a traditional form of nymphing for some regions.
I think the drop fly being heavier as a suggestion helps new anglers to keep their setup from becoming a tangled mess until they have learned to control the line during a cast.
Hi there, I just tried a Tip Topper yarn indicator from Loon. I was surprised to see that it didn't sit on the water but sat below the surface. Are you supposed to apply flotant to yarn indicators? tia
When NY mph fish I never use a locator. All you have to do is watch the fish that you are presenting the Fly 2 he is the locator Terry Farrell Lake of the Ozarks Missouri
Everyone says that the float should go the same speed as the current yet they also say that the current down below is much slower than the surface current don't they ever realize they're contradicting themselves?
So my fly shop is saying to set my indicator 1.5X the depth of the water to the weight (Assuming the split shot tied at your where yout tippet connects?) . Does this make sense? Then its Another 12-18 inches to my lead fly then another 10-12 inches to my dropper fly.
I am getting started in fly fishing. As a bass fisherman for the last 5 years however, I’m having a hard time understanding why people like it. I only really see small trout (compared to bass) getting caught in videos and I’m not sure what the attraction is. Can someone help me understand?
The only thing i needed more from this excellent introduction is when and why to change patterns and heights? Increase the line below the indicator until you’re occasionally strinking bottom: 1 in 5 casts give or take? How many casts through a productive looking pool until it’s time to change a fly to a different pattern or size? Which to select if you’re not sure on what insects are down there? Split shot 6 inches up from the furthest fly right?
Bad presentation since you are focused on yourself and background and not on clearly showing the line. invisible on many scenes. Sorry trying to give advice to help since you have lots to help
Simon is the most careful person I have ever seen even on 2x speed
I grew up dry fly fishing and wet fly fishing with wooly buggers on wet sinking line. Picked up jig nymphing for about 6 years now and the one major thing that wasn’t necessarily mentioned in this video is the importance of constantly adjusting your leader and tippet length. As you fish different runs, you need to lengthen or shorten your tippet. It’s not ideal to maintain the same length setup for your entire day on the river. When your setup is too long, there’s too much drag, leading to a bad drift and not being able to feel the take. If it’s too short, your fly rig won’t get down. Another is tying nymphs with varying weights. Your fly cannot be too heavy, especially in slower water. At the same time, it has to be heavy enough to get down deep. I fish a stream that has controlled flows. The river is basically releasing 150cfs, 700cfs or 1150cfs and I tie the same pattern with appropriate lead wraps incorporated.
You just gave away gold for free. 🔥
Thank you 😃
He says this at 6-7 minutes...
Nice Gillie
I am not writing a lot of comments, but for your video I will write short comment. Your video is amazing, without any S...T, without any Blia, blia... blia. Just very good information. Thank you very much !!!
As a newcomer to this sport from Australia I have watched hours upon hours of videos trying to learn different techniques, I have to say this is the best explanation and video I have seen, thank you. I look forward to watching more of your videos.
I really liked this one too: flylordsmag.com/fishing-tips-indicator-fishing-for-trout/?The+Flylords&Newsletter+5%2F8%2F23&
No video can replace time on the river (or lake), grinding it out. You will be a better angler to learn most of your lessons on the water. These videos can cut a couple of tough days off the curve, though.
I was lucky enough to learn in a river that had 0 pressure and a lot of fish. Nice combination for a beginner because you will catch fish. I remember my reality check for sure. Luckily, I knew how to cast and more or less what the fish liked by then.
The gentleman to comment before me is absolutely 100 percent correct.. With that said you're geographically close to what I consider the Mecca: New Zealand.. Good luck and Godspeed my friend!!
An extremely informative video on the basics of river nymphing. You are an incredible instructor.
Hi Simon. Great to see you still doing well, and making fishing more productive for countless people.
You wont remember me, but I once had an hour with you (in the Sportfish @ Theale days) to learn your Snake roll cast.
This cast has saved me so much effort over the years, particularly on the Tay/Spey. I once worked out how many casts (roughly) in a weeks fishing in Scotland.....its quite an amazing number. The Snake Roll has made this effortless whilst shooting right across the river at Tulchan for example.
Thank you, thank you Simon, from one of your greatest fans. 😉
Mr. Gawesworth is a great instructor. Thank you.
I am at home with covid and feel awful...
This is so relaxing...
I could watch this type of content for hours
Sorry to hear you have Covid, I just had it as well, not a pleasant experience. Get well soon and thanks for the kind words!
I like the hopper dropper with the dropper hopper.
A very interesting and comprehensive vision of nymphing techniques. Thanks a lot
Thank you for this video you covered so much that I had questions about and I could listen to you talk all day
Really well presented and professional. Thanks so much I have learned heaps.
Been fishing my whole life. 2024 is the year for me have a go at fly casting, your content is so well presented, it has set me up and given my confidence a boost……can’t wait to start “fluff chucking”. T
Great to hear!
Fantastic job on this.
Love this video, very straight forward and to the point. THANK YOU!!
Gotta love that
AWESOME video!
Nice video Simon! However I find the description of the down downstream drift to be a bit misleading .
It suggests that a lagging indicator is a dragging indicator! This is far from the truth the nymphs drifting on the bottom are traveling at the speed of the bottom current which is far slower than the top current, your indicator should always travel slower than the bubbles/current on top if you want your nymphs to drift naturally with the speed of the bottom current.
I asked the same question a few seconds ago before I spotted yours I hope we get a reply
Very informative video. Thank you for all the tips ill be utilizing these nymphing techniques. Appreciate it.
Nice video 🎣 Simon 👍. Down Stream fishing for me , is Trotting. For manly Grayling back in England 🏴, 35 years ago.
Euro Nymphing seems a lot like Tenkara fishing. Great video!
What a valuable video. Very well done.
Muchas gracias por enseñar.
Excelente video.
Desde chile.
Forgot to add the "O" ended up here... gained a new lifelong hobby not mad about it
I WAS EURO NYMPHING BEFORE ALL THIS BOBBER FISHING SOME 50 YEARS AGO AND LEARN THE STACK MEND!
what a great, engaging lesson!
You need to find what's in the bottom of the stream to know what to tie on stone fly or dragon fly good start
I love the subtitles, such fun to read! Otherwise very informative.
I would like to see Simon do a full episode on Euro
Euro dorking is for dorks
@@bssaassin1900bass are for mouthbreathers
Great video. Thank you.
The point fly doesn’t have to be the heaviest as you say. A lighter point fly can flutter about behind the heavier one, or then subtract the indicator and you’re closer to a traditional form of nymphing for some regions.
I think the drop fly being heavier as a suggestion helps new anglers to keep their setup from becoming a tangled mess until they have learned to control the line during a cast.
Great video and tips!
Great video. Quick question, is that a new reel (or rather colour)? I don’t remember seeing a purple reel listed on your website.
Thank you!
Outstanding video - thank you!
Thank Simon an excellent video
Simon…You can teach an old retired Oregonian new tricks…Cheers
nicely done , thank you.
I’ve never heard or seen the tying of the heavier fly on the back. All the info I’ve come across before this have said the opposite.
Is there a dry fly version of this video, taught by Simon?
Hi there, I just tried a Tip Topper yarn indicator from Loon. I was surprised to see that it didn't sit on the water but sat below the surface. Are you supposed to apply flotant to yarn indicators? tia
yes, you often have to add floatant
When NY mph fish I never use a locator. All you have to do is watch the fish that you are presenting the Fly 2 he is the locator Terry Farrell Lake of the Ozarks Missouri
Great video thanks so much
Everyone says that the float should go the same speed as the current yet they also say that the current down below is much slower than the surface current don't they ever realize they're contradicting themselves?
Amazing 😊
So my fly shop is saying to set my indicator 1.5X the depth of the water to the weight (Assuming the split shot tied at your where yout tippet connects?) . Does this make sense? Then its Another 12-18 inches to my lead fly then another 10-12 inches to my dropper fly.
I am getting started in fly fishing. As a bass fisherman for the last 5 years however, I’m having a hard time understanding why people like it. I only really see small trout (compared to bass) getting caught in videos and I’m not sure what the attraction is. Can someone help me understand?
❤❤好课程，謝謝你
The only thing i needed more from this excellent introduction is when and why to change patterns and heights? Increase the line below the indicator until you’re occasionally strinking bottom: 1 in 5 casts give or take? How many casts through a productive looking pool until it’s time to change a fly to a different pattern or size? Which to select if you’re not sure on what insects are down there? Split shot 6 inches up from the furthest fly right?
Also, indicator....bobber fishing. Try it without.
*cough* "they are not bobbers, they are strike indicators" *cough*
What should you do if your fishing 30-50 ft water
get longer waders
great
Would appreciate timestamps but overall great video!
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So a bobber?
😂😂you can easy cast with thin line I’m using n3 and I can cast over 20m 😂😂😂 with Czech rods no problem
Bad presentation since you are focused on yourself and background and not on clearly showing the line. invisible on many scenes. Sorry trying to give advice to help since you have lots to help
Why an indicator? Why not an Euro Rig? It is much better....
Good point but everyone has their preferences. Thanks for your feedback
really really really really LOL tiny tiny