Blueprint for Success. Lift, Dip, Lead. // ESN Quick Tip

Start with a plan or you'll get lost. Lift, dip, lead. It's a simple mantra that will help you build a good platform for your tight-line nymphing.
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[@timmanion2197]

Fantastic, Joe! You do a great job of getting past the complications and the gear fetish to.... fishing! Truly helpful. You and the folks at Red’s rock; I feel really fortunate to live near enough to day fish the canyon, and never without a stop at - or a shuttle from - you guys. Thanks for making it better, and more fun, for the rest of us!

[@jeffperry78]

Another great video with worthwhile tips for the beginning “euro nympher”. Understanding the basic concepts/techniques is so important, and your videos and explanations are so helpful. Thanks again.

[@redsflyshop]

Thanks Jeff, nice post and I appreciate the support.

[@colincampbell-bussier1018]

Thanks as always I’ve been doing this for a minute but I find it super helpful to be called back to the fundamentals

[@redsflyshop]

You bet, thanks for the support and checking out the channel. Much appreciated.

[@troutman8495]

I'm just starting to euro nymph because after flyfishing for 31 years learning something new is truly invigorating! Thanks for sharing this video, it's a great way to learn the basic drift technique.

[@redsflyshop]

You bet, it's a great starting point to build around.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Been digging the new vids!

[@tennesseecalm1255]

the best basic tutorial I have watched on Euro nymphing. Thank you!

[@timkeir6467]

Very good thanks Tim NZ

[@fairviewhomestead]

Ya double dipped the chip. (All I could think of when you said to dip) haha!! Great vid Joe. Really loving the euro tips.

[@redsflyshop]

Thank you!

[@jdusk3652]

This man is four sentences ahead of himself at all times 😂😂.

[@johnyorchak5162]

Joe (sorry I called you Red in a previous comment ;-) As I said before I can't wait to get up to Montana in a few weeks and Euro nymph the Madison! You should make another video where you have a "fish off" between a classic indicator two-fly rig and a Euro rig in similar stretches of water so that you're not fishing one after the other in the same run. I feel like what I've learned from you lately the Euro rig would shine in a duel, but it would be nice to have some evidence. Thanks for all the great stuff you're putting online and don't feel bad when you get outfished by your kids! John Y. Lakewood, CO

[@bobbyk1796]

L-D-L is the ESN mantra 🎣😁👍

[@redsflyshop]

Yes sir!

[@rcflyer7788]

Cast, catch, release!

[@dopecard4297]

The type of water you fish is usually faster too, that’s a big thing people that pick up Euronymphing overlook at first. Moving water is important.

[@redsflyshop]

Agreed. Gotta be pushing it through in order to sell it.

[@wesleywillard]

I've been watching a lot of your videos on euro style, thank you for making them. Closing in on a dedicated euro rig. Liking the mentality of the 2wt sage esn, how big of trout are you comfortable with on that light of a rod? Maybe a moot point, I've just never gone that low. Majority of what I will catch will be under 20". Very much the possibility of larger.

[@redsflyshop]

Oh you may want a #3 if there is great possibility of trout that large. 20" on the tape is almost double the weight of a 17" trout. I've had quite a few ESN rods and the Sage product is the finest I've used.

[@wesleywillard]

Red's Fly Shop thank you, I'll make sure to go through your shop on it

[@redsflyshop]

@@wesleywillard Cool we would love to help.

[@linocatucci]

Hello Joe, thank you for your great ESN videos. One question or request, can you make an ESN video about how to fish with structure, like under trees, logs etc? Thx

[@redsflyshop]

Yes, that is a good idea. Rocks are great, but trout love a roof over their heads don't they?

[@linocatucci]

@@redsflyshop absolutely, I am very curious how you will “cast” with ESN style under trees and bushes. Thank for your reply. Cheers

[@mancooutwest44]

@@linocatucci bow and arrow

[@keithjesiolowski5162]

Is the choice of a #2 weight over a #3 based on feel preference, size , flow of the river, size of the expected fish or something else? Thanks, always enjoy your tips!

[@redsflyshop]

For me its the touchy feely stuff, like tapping bottom and feeling subtle strikes. I just tend to hook and catch more trout when I am using the lightest possible rod. The downsides are durability, versatility (like the lack power), and overall distance potential for taking on jobs like dry dropper setups.

[@dopecard4297]

A #3 will land larger fish better and fish bigger rivers better.

[@jmyd83]

👍

[@MeGolf92]

Im a newbie to Euro Nymph fishing. Is the fly rod sensitive enough to feel the bottom? Or you just have a feel for it?

[@zigab.2883]

You should feel the bottom with 3wt rod and with heavy enough flies

[@irideaduck939]

@@zigab.2883 trout are not bottom feeders, you don't need to be contacting the bottom on every cast. If you're on the bottom your fly will be below them.

[@bassinsquatch8503]

Reminds me of Czech nymphing. What is the difference?

[@redsflyshop]

Same. I am sure a Czech would argue otherwise but I believe the methods are described interchangeably.

[@robhenderson877]

Is the sage rod a lot better than the echo shadow x?just getting into the euro fishing

[@redsflyshop]

I believe the Echo Shadow X has 80% the touch of the Sage, but lacks the quality finish of the Sage ESN.

[@robhenderson877]

Red's Fly Shop for someone just starting would it be worth the difference in price to get the sage

[@everythingflytv507]

Rob Henderson shadow x is a great rod, the question is. Would you pat 50% more money for 20% more sensitivity?

[@jasonwhitaker4805]

I own both. You will be happy with either. The ESN (especially in a 2 Weight), though, will become one of your favorite rods.

[@ionphone12345]

EverythingFlyTV : you mean 100% more money for maybe 20% more sensitivity. Echo Shadow x is an excellent rod for the practical angler.

[@pavleljutic9511]

How long you let go fly line from the top of the rod?

[@redsflyshop]

About 12" of fly line out the rod tip with a 12' leader is pretty average for me. I think that answers your question.

[@pavleljutic9511]

Thank you! Nice videos! Enjoying watching it 🤗

[@adamnewman9162]

What do you mean by “find the tippet”?

[@redsflyshop]

Great question, that means lifting your sighter out of the water until you can see where it ends and the tippet begins, at that point, you can begin to "Dip" and measure your way to the bottom.

[@jamesbrede8700]

Sounds like I'm watching dodgeball !!! "Patches O'Houlihan"

[@redsflyshop]

DUCK DODGE DIP DIVE! Haha, great parody there!

[@stanokeefe2713]

Great Vid, use a net