Was on the Bow this morning and got skunked for the 50th time. In the parking lot was packing up just as another angler was about to hit the river and he suggested your channel. Came home and found this video. Thank you so much for a well presented video. I have always suspected my rigs are not done correctly. This video just prevented me from putting my fishing gear on Kajiji and encouraged me to hit the river again tomorrow. Fingers crossed. Just sub'd.
Unreal! Thanks for the support man, really wish you luck out there. The water is quite fast rn and will most likely get worse before it gets better. Make sure to try the small streams East of Calgary when they open in June. Much easier than the bow.
This is awesome man. I just started fly fishing on the bow river and I was absolutely clueless on how to set up the line & flies. Your videos helped soooo much man keep it up 👊👊👊
If you leave the tag end above the surgeons knot long and tie your wire worm in above, it will be held away from your leader, and get tangled less often. I am going to try the split shot below on my next trip out.
In the worm rig (aka drop shot rig) I find it’s better to use a bloodknot (or tippet ring) to connect the leader and tippet. Then at that connection, use a short section of tippet that has a perfection loop on one end and tie that at the connection. The problem with using just the tag end of the knot is that the tag end will wrap around the leader even if it’s short. Using a perfection loop will reduce this problem. Still enjoyed your video.
Using a wire worm at all times on the Bow is key. It catches fish and often replaces the need for a split shot to get your rig down. Also: the black (with red/purple) Balanced Leech is a deadly fly on the Bow, especially in the winter and spring.
I have :) I also starting tying the flies on with loop knots. I find it gives even more life to the fly! But a dangling worm is irresistible lol so I teach beginners to use them lots.
Great video ! On your first nymph rig you have your first fly 18" from the weight and your second fly 24" from that one ? Wouldn't that make the flies too high in the water column ?
Awesome video, Torin. It looks like you go without a strike indicator on the second, red wire nymph setup. Is that the case? Can you run the first, standard nymph rig without one? I am brand new and trying to figure this all out, heh. Both nypmh rigs have a lot of leader/tippet. How much fly line do you have out for the cast?
Castles thanks 🙏🏼 Sorry it wasn’t clear, but use an indicator yes. Sometimes it’s 10-12 feet from the indicator to the bottom fly. Try not to do too many false casts. Gets tangled easily.
@@Torinfnp Of course. Thank you for the videos and the quick reply. So you use a strike indicator on both rigs as a way of monitoring strikes and controlling the length of the rig, then? Thank you for answering my cast question! I was out for the first time over the weekend and was having a very tough time casting with 9ft+ of leader and tippet. I tried watching your videos to see how you cast while nymphing, but most videos jump right into the action, heh. I take it, then, that it's all about short casts just to get the rig in the water without much fly line out? Basically lift and flop? Edit: Sorry for all the questions. Please send me a private message if you offer paid lessons. I'd be happy to pay for a few!
Was on the Bow this morning and got skunked for the 50th time. In the parking lot was packing up just as another angler was about to hit the river and he suggested your channel. Came home and found this video. Thank you so much for a well presented video. I have always suspected my rigs are not done correctly. This video just prevented me from putting my fishing gear on Kajiji and encouraged me to hit the river again tomorrow. Fingers crossed. Just sub'd.
Unreal! Thanks for the support man, really wish you luck out there. The water is quite fast rn and will most likely get worse before it gets better. Make sure to try the small streams East of Calgary when they open in June. Much easier than the bow.
Came back to re-watch this video. Thanks for sharing! Good luck this season! I hope they open up the boarder soon!
No kidding!
Thanks for the video very informative and clear instructions great job keep it up.
This is awesome man. I just started fly fishing on the bow river and I was absolutely clueless on how to set up the line & flies. Your videos helped soooo much man keep it up 👊👊👊
Ball is life appreciate it 🙏🏼 thanks for the praise.
any luck?
If you leave the tag end above the surgeons knot long and tie your wire worm in above, it will be held away from your leader, and get tangled less often.
I am going to try the split shot below on my next trip out.
Good presentation,well done!
Malcolm Tytell appreciate it!
Great video. Definitely gonna try that worm stuff
great knot for the streamers. I'll try that next time I'm on the water.
Charles Anderson let me know if it gets you into anything fishy 😈
Man, your info is gold. Thanks a lot.
I've fished all over lower BC. Mastered it there. Time to master the bow river. Thanks again brother.
Appreciate it man!
Thanks for all the great info
In the worm rig (aka drop shot rig) I find it’s better to use a bloodknot (or tippet ring) to connect the leader and tippet. Then at that connection, use a short section of tippet that has a perfection loop on one end and tie that at the connection. The problem with using just the tag end of the knot is that the tag end will wrap around the leader even if it’s short. Using a perfection loop will reduce this problem. Still enjoyed your video.
Fishing the bow very soon. Subscribed as I am excited to fish this river. Coming from Vancouver Island!
Appreciate it, Good luck!
Using a wire worm at all times on the Bow is key. It catches fish and often replaces the need for a split shot to get your rig down. Also: the black (with red/purple) Balanced Leech is a deadly fly on the Bow, especially in the winter and spring.
Couldn’t agree with you more Jeff. I was out today and the leech absolutely destroyed them. 20+. Going home to edit the footage.
@@Torinfnp Awesome! I'll be out on the weekend, so I hopefully they are still biting.
If you're not from Alberta, this here is a good ol Alberta boy.
Haha bingo!
I use the same setup you use for your nymphs but that worm setup seems great. Have you tried it using any other nymphs other then worms?
I have :) I also starting tying the flies on with loop knots. I find it gives even more life to the fly! But a dangling worm is irresistible lol so I teach beginners to use them lots.
Great video ! On your first nymph rig you have your first fly 18" from the weight and your second fly 24" from that one ? Wouldn't that make the flies too high in the water column ?
On the worm rig, I’m assuming you’re using a strike indicator as well?
Ed Lee on a large river yes!
Where did you buy that indicator with the threaded ring? I had those, I'm down to last one and not sure where I got them a few yrs back. Thanks!
They’re called airlock indicators. I can find them at any fly shop, or a quick google and you can find them too!
@@Torinfnp cheers! Thankyou!!
With the split shot at the bottom can i still use a indicator?
Totally! Might just need a more buoyant one.
Any recommendations you could give a bigger on a rod suitable for the bow river and streams in the area? already have my real
I use a 9' 6Wt on the bow, and a 8'6 4wt on the small streams in the area. A 5wt is a great all around rod for the area.
Awesome video, Torin. It looks like you go without a strike indicator on the second, red wire nymph setup. Is that the case? Can you run the first, standard nymph rig without one? I am brand new and trying to figure this all out, heh. Both nypmh rigs have a lot of leader/tippet. How much fly line do you have out for the cast?
Castles thanks 🙏🏼 Sorry it wasn’t clear, but use an indicator yes. Sometimes it’s 10-12 feet from the indicator to the bottom fly. Try not to do too many false casts. Gets tangled easily.
@@Torinfnp Of course. Thank you for the videos and the quick reply. So you use a strike indicator on both rigs as a way of monitoring strikes and controlling the length of the rig, then? Thank you for answering my cast question! I was out for the first time over the weekend and was having a very tough time casting with 9ft+ of leader and tippet. I tried watching your videos to see how you cast while nymphing, but most videos jump right into the action, heh. I take it, then, that it's all about short casts just to get the rig in the water without much fly line out? Basically lift and flop?
Edit: Sorry for all the questions. Please send me a private message if you offer paid lessons. I'd be happy to pay for a few!
Shoot me an email. Contact@torinhofmann.com I’m sure we could find some time to go down to the river for an hour lesson or so.
Would you put an indicator on your streamer rig too?
Matt Marion not so much. Maybe if I’m dead drifting leeches or other streamers, but typically a streamer rig would be stripped in.
Thanks for all the great info
Glad you found value!