Euro nymphing is sexy - But the INDICATOR RIG is still Effective when fished properly. I'll show you

[@augnmike]

I've said it before, I'll say it again, best fly fishing videos on the internet

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u for the good vibes. Definitely trying to share real info and not create "click bait"!

[@bogdang5950]

True!

[@garylee190]

I like this approach to your narrative of analyzing a hole instead of interrupting your regular videos with commentary. It makes your regular videos less distracting.

[@LooknFishy]

Yea, I think this way works for those that have some experience and just like to see the areas and those that are looking for more information on technique/tutorial. Definitely trying to figure out what works best...yt keeps telling me these vids are underperforming...so I certainly don't create them for views or growth. But people have asked for more of these and I feel it's important to respond, so I'll keep doing them. Along with the destination vids! As always thanks for the feedback!

[@ducky299]

This is one of the best videos on how to approach and target a hole as well as adjusting weight. Always struggled with nymphing. Can't wait to get out there and try it out

[@rtucker51]

One of the better videos I've seen breaking down a run.

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks man...probably helps I didn't try to do it on the water lol!

[@shawnbaird2015]

Nicely done! Nicely composed and communicated. I like the fact you dont talk.. Makes a guy feel like he is there. Its great entertainment for a cold winter day! Thanks

[@LooknFishy]

Thank you...yea, never been one for words. Even the few I add to these videos sometimes take work lol!

[@thelittlesparrows]

I find watching your videos super helpful because you do a good job of showing entire sequences from the fisherman's perspective, usually including one or two drifts before the take and showing where you cast to, how and when you're mending, what the indy is doing to signal a take, etc. And on clear streams your videos are HD enough to see exactly where the fish was when it took the fly, so it's even helpful in terms of learning to read the stream. Good way of providing a concrete, repetitive demonstrations of all the advice that books or other videos offer across dozens and dozens of differently structured pools and runs. Really very helpful videos without being "instructional." Thanks for taking the time to break it down a bit more, especially the "Rule of 3" and how often you adjust weight. Much appreciated!

[@LooknFishy]

Awesome to hear it. I definitely try to show more of the day and what really happened which is why I try to record as much as I can. Also important to be real and not edit the footage. I also believe this provides some credibility to the vids...not just making click bait!

[@douglasjrhodes]

One of the most informative and best videos I’ve ever seen on approaching a run/pool. Great work and enjoy watching your videos! I’m always searching to see how experienced anglers approach things. Thanks!

[@shawnbergman6558]

This guy's hook set is so precise. It takes a lot of skill to set the hook do cleanly so often.

[@stephenbrody2717]

Just got the notification that this is going to premiere in a few minutes. Great idea of for a video. Look forward to escaping work for a moment and checking it out. Spent the weekend cleaning fly lines and adding checking out my leader material stashes.thanks for another video.

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks man, wasn't really mine. Just sharing what others have asked for...and will do more like it soon!

[@bjwalters1948]

from Reno Nevada, fishing the truckee river and nymphing seems to be mostly what everyone does. watching this video for the third time to try to get it right! keep getting skunked but keep getting closer. been loving the channel keep it up!

[@davidvainwright340]

Great video! I remember walking up to a hole after reading something similar a long time ago. Walked up to a hole. Caught a couple of nice browns below and then took a very nice fish right where I thought there should be one. It was very satisfying :)

[@LooknFishy]

Always is, no question!

[@georgenianiatus3216]

This was a very good step-by-step explanatory video. I hope you have the motivation to do more. Tight lines.

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely planning on it. Already pulled another clip!

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

Oh yeah. Still very much a newbie to fly casting and it spills over to being over zealous! I try to remember to take Three Deep Breaths and then figure out approach. The first is easier then the second due to lack of experience! I completely agree with focusing on the Fishing! I considered recording but I don't multi task as well as I think I do so... Thanks much for sharing your methods and tactics!! And the work to present it to us.

[@LooknFishy]

You've learned what might be the most important lesson and that's slow down. I still need to remind myself to do that but almost always helps!

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

Thank you Drew!

[@sippingrises7669]

Such a great breakdown/decomposition of nymphing that run. Thanks so much for sharing. Very helpful!

[@LooknFishy]

Awesome to hear it, thank u!

[@grahamhunt6467]

You are a deadly nympher Drew. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@rononthewater1523]

thanks, very helpful, I am teaching my son to fly fish and we used this as an instructional video.

[@LooknFishy]

Well that is super cool, glad to be helpful. Really love helping others and sharing some of what I've learned!

[@hughwilson5759]

Really appreciate you taking the time to break things down. It was very helpful. I like separating your trip video and this how to video. Thanks

[@LooknFishy]

Yes sir, I feel like separating them is a good compromise for those that are looking for some info and others just want to see some fish or a location!

[@larryhudgins6988]

I dont always drink beer and watch YT, but when I do its Drew LooknFishy. Great video Bro, stay Fishy my Friend.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha...sounds like an appropriate way to watch a yt vid, well done!

[@StrateOutdoors]

Great info, thanks for taking the time on this!

[@coyotearrowheadhunting3083]

.You are a great fisherman my friend. And you show it with examples. Greetings and blessings.

[@LooknFishy]

Thx for the good vibes man! Definitely try to show it rather than just explain it!

[@Chricke87]

I'm still very new to fly fishing and it's videos like this that really help me out! So much easier to understand than reading walls of text. Tanks for doing stuff like this! Same with the leader video!

[@LooknFishy]

Glad to help. Like you, I do better seeing it, rather than reading about how to do it. Plus, lots of videos that show people talking about fishing...I'm going to do my best to show it!

[@daviddunford9183]

Great job, Drew. Simple, direct, and informative. Found your tying videos as well. Earned another subscriber. Well done!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u! Definitely appreciate the feedback, it helps me create videos that people enjoy!

[@johnkinsfather64]

Informative video. I use the same approach and although I keep trying euro still prefer indicator.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u. yea I keep telling myself I'll give it a try but I have commitment issues lol!

[@richmcginn7001]

Just subscribed, appreciate the instructions hope you continue to provide comments like this once in a while. Stay safe looking forward to your next one.

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks for the feedback. Already pulled another clip to walk thru very soon!

[@jimpyle560]

I enjoyed that. And looking forward to seeing more on the water. Have a safe thanksgiving.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u and same to you and your family!

[@rodlawson160]

Very informative and enjoyable video,thank you!

[@davezelinka222]

Excellent instructional video!! Thanks Drew, love your channel !!

[@Keydet1992]

Great video. Appreciate you talking thru your approach and tactics!

[@LooknFishy]

You bet, glad to share how I do it!

[@OpportunityFishing]

Hey thanks for this! Trying to up my nymphing game. I almost exclusively fish dry dropper and streamers. Appreciate your knowledge.

[@LooknFishy]

Happy to share a little of what I've learned!

[@robperry9065]

Great explanation Drew. Really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work! Tight lines!

[@LooknFishy]

Awesome man, glad it wasn't terrible! Will do

[@danielcline7413]

If you do get the joe butler book I mentioned he nymphs a little different fly rod but a spinning reel with 4lb test on it split shot but no indicators but he is sight fishing a particular fish and not searching a run it works good but without seeing the fish react to your drift it's near impossible to detect a strike I'm with you indicators all the way!

[@naturewithman]

Outstanding video my friend

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u, happy to share it!

[@shawnbaird2015]

Do you ever micro fish tiny streams.. I have and its amazingly entertaining to watch tiny fish come out of tiny water.. Trout are amazing and a good source of entertainment while in back country camping

[@LooknFishy]

Not intentionally, but for sure find a few on accident from time to time.

[@TheBigFishEnergy]

Great breakdown man! Really enjoyed this video, very helpful

[@LooknFishy]

Awesome, glad to hear it. Got a few other ideas that I'm working on now!

[@bradcripe8628]

Learned something. Nice informative video.

[@LooknFishy]

Glad to help!

[@ADVJunkie]

Thanks for sharing tying to up my nymph game!

[@LooknFishy]

Happy to help!

[@markstott6689]

That was excellent viewing. I do like having things explained like this. I tried flies and nymphs when I was a teenager but never caught a thing. My best ever day was with a tiny float (one small shot to cock it) and 8 foot of leader with a uk size 6 hook. Bait was half a loaf of wholemeal rolledinto tiny balls. That day I caught 36 trout (12 to 14 inches long) and two large fat Chub. My best day ever aged 14.

[@flyrodhiker8326]

This is an excellent video, very informative, thank you sir! Seems like I always start off hung in the tree instead of catching fish first lol. Well done sir thanks for sharing

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, gotta make a few sacrifices to keep the fish gods happy!

[@briancramer6250]

Your videos are fantastic, Drew. A lot of the magic is the awesome spots you pick! I have recognized a few, and you have made me curious about others, but I am glad you don't name the rivers. Have you thought about New Mexico?

[@LooknFishy]

Really appreciate it! I have several places in mind (besides the Juan) the travel restrictions made it hard this year. Definitely want to explore it...possibly next summer!

[@nateglass]

Fellow Gamecock?? Lets go! Love the vids been following you on Insta for awhile!

[@LooknFishy]

Graduated from USC Aiken!

[@nateglass]

@@LooknFishy Awesome! Just graduated from Columbia this past May. Love the channel man could watch you fish for hours!

[@prismatic9737]

THIS IS THE VIDEO I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR!!!

[@LooknFishy]

Sorry it took me so long to make it lol!

[@JoshEthanJohnson]

super helpful. would love to see lots more of these. thx

[@LooknFishy]

Yes sir, pulled another clip and working on it!

[@OverlandPNW]

Great tutorial. Good detail and explanations.

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much, glad it came out right!

[@TheStratfanatic]

Good explaination....I have been tight line nymphing here in North Carolina and doing well. Tungsten putty now instead of split shot...Hope it works next week when in West Yellowstone...Would love to do a 2 month road...Last one was a month on my motorcycle...Wet wading can get pretty cold out Wets...Thanks for the video...

[@patrickmccambridge]

So, how do you like your putty? Will you go back to split shot?

[@TheStratfanatic]

@@patrickmccambridge Yeah the putty pulls off at the most inconvenient times. I have found in fast water you can't beat a number 3 split shot...

[@chasinbowsnbrowns3657]

Good job on breaking down a run and executing it ! As all fisherman should know is to always fish the water right in front of you ! I’ve seen guys walk right over fish and good runs just to get to the far bank ! Nice stick , is that the 10 ft 6 h3 in a 4 weight! Do you feel 4 is more versatile? Tight lines !

[@LooknFishy]

No question, I have seen guys do the same. Funny how many fish I catch in a spot I plan to stand. This is the H3f 10ft 4wt...I do find it more versatile. Had the H3d 9ft 5wt for a couple years but after fishing my buddies 10ft 4t on the Juan Sept 2019, I switched to this and super glad I did. Love the presentation of a 4wt and reach a 10ft rod offers. And it has handled big water like the white river and small water like this clip with no issue. I think every vid I have done this year (with a white label) is this rod. Went with the F version for the extra flex and mending ability. Definitely not as fast as the D.

[@leetreado3801]

very nice drew...well done

[@LooknFishy]

Glad it didn't suck!

[@leetreado3801]

No man, far from it

[@eruffdaddy21]

Could you please do a video breaking down where you place your flies and split shot for nymphing rigs, I’m new and struggling a little doing okay but feel like I have poor presentation

[@LooknFishy]

Yes sir, I'm working on a Q and A vid and feel like this is a great question for that video.

[@hillbillysportsman5818]

Good video! I’m more of an indicator fisherman vs euro. Thanks

[@LooknFishy]

I can relate!

[@calebrowe7591]

Awesome video man

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u man!

[@angelizuel]

What fly rod do you recommend for this type of fishing? Thank you.

[@patrickmccambridge]

How far above your point fly are you putting your split shot? Two three inches?

[@mattfrondorf9862]

Great stuff here! Thanks for the outstanding video.

[@LooknFishy]

Happy to help!

[@dansimpson7889]

Great analysis! Sometimes I catch a fish and it seems to blow all the fish out of the hole and other times it doesn't. Has this happened to you? Thoughts? Keep the vids coming.

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely does, especially in water that doesn't have a some flow, nothing hatching or just extra spooky. But I've also seen them get aggressive and try to take the 2nd fly. They're fish...I don't pretend to understand them. Just make an observation and make an adjustment lol!

[@DGaydon]

Really, really helpful video as I fish a ton of streams here in CO about this same size/cfs (LOVED your CO series & need to get to the SW corner of the state). I approach a section pretty much like you do but don't add weight as I work upstream and I know that 100% of the time I'm missing fish after catching one or two. Question - are you using removable split shot and if so what brand? I've been using non-removable which would prevents me from easily adding/removing weight like this.

[@lenzflyfishing]

That's a good question about removable weight. I would like to use removable weight, but I'm afraid I'll damage my leader/tippet, so I wind up never using any...

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u! Yes sir, I use dinsmore removable split shot...gonna sound funny but I put a few in my mouth while fishing so I can quickly add and remove it. Also, have some of the orvis camo tin...pretty much the same thing. I have lots of shot in my pack!

[@LooknFishy]

@@lenzflyfishing I usually tie in a little section of 4x fluorocarbon where I place my shot. I think the abrasion resistance helps! But definitely gotta be careful to not crimp it down too hard!

[@DGaydon]

@@LooknFishy Thanks! Ya I think the one area I can improve on my game big time is more frequently adjusting my indicator and adding weight. Seem to have way more impact than changing flies (which I'm dead convinced is more mental confidence thing than "match the hatch")

[@LooknFishy]

Yea, I can say I pretty much fished the same 5 to 10 flies all summer...caddis, mayflies and stones. Imo, presentation (depth, size) are way more important, especially out west where fish have limited growing seasons. That changes with catch and release, trophy or really pressured streams where fish get conditioned to seeing lots of flies and anglers. In those situations fish can get fly sensitive!

[@RGJR02]

What fly line do you throw on that 10’ 4wt? 👍👍👍

[@LooknFishy]

SA amplitude infinity..dig it!

[@chadkinderphotography]

Great video. Curious what setup your using here....what weight Helios rod and what size mirage LT reel?

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u. Set up is, 10ft 4wt h3f, mirage LT II and SA amplitude infinity fly line.

[@latedinn]

I appreciate your help. its really cool

[@LooknFishy]

Always happy to share how I do it!

[@gerbenheijdt4698]

Great Thanks for the tips. Nice video👍

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much!

[@FreeFormFlyFisher]

Great vid Drew. Subbed

[@LooknFishy]

Right on dude, really appreciate it!

[@soundbwoikilla764]

Great video. About how deep is the water in this run, tail, bottom to head?

[@LooknFishy]

3 to 4ft I guess!

[@johnd5643]

I started filming my fishing with a GoPro 8. Looking for some tips. What mode do you film in? What editing software do you use? I don’t think the quality of my uploaded videos matches what the GoPro is actually recording.

[@LooknFishy]

So I shot in 1080 at 60 fps with a wide view. The other settings are factory. I edit with adobe premier elements 13 (free on my laptop in 2013). The export is probably where the footage is getting compressed. I never use the quick export settings but rather do the advanced and use the mp4 with 254 codec (might be 245)...it's the recommended codec for yt, and set the quality at 100%. The files go from...quick export at 2000 gb to my setting of 50k gb. I learned all this search youtube tutorials for my editing program...highly recommend searching the program you have. The other thing I avoid is, editing the footage...every adjustment degrades the video some. I basically add some lighting when needed and cut the clips as needed...no one has time to watch a 4 min clip of one fish lol...so I cut the slow parts to get to the meat of the video. Hope some of that helps.

[@johnd5643]

@@LooknFishy thanks!!

[@russellogden8071]

So you fish an Indicator but your flys are unweighted and you use shot to get the flys quick?

[@brandongrinstead7392]

What a cool video. Thanks man! Are you using different rods for your stream stuff and bigger water?

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely I have 3 to 10 wts to cover me in everything from trout to salt!

[@brandongrinstead7392]

@@LooknFishy nice! Do you use a 9ft 3 for smaller streams or a brush rod? Those are some tight casts you’ve been getting after!

[@LooknFishy]

@@brandongrinstead7392 got a 10 ft 4wt and 7.5ft 3wt for small streams just depends on if I want reach or under the canopy!

[@brandongrinstead7392]

@@LooknFishy I freaking love my brush rod. Jealous of your road trip man. That’s the dream. Thanks for letting us live vicariously!

[@joeyjfivelujan5777]

Great great video Drew 👍

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u for saying, glad to help!

[@ryantherock7664]

How do you keep your yarn indicator riding high after a few casts?

[@LooknFishy]

Poly mac yarn (yt dorsey yarn indicator) is super buoyant. But I apply a gel flotant as needed.

[@ryantherock7664]

Drew LooknFishy thanks Drew

[@t1diesel]

that was great info in this clip thank you

[@LooknFishy]

Happy to share!

[@bmceowen2]

great vids Drew, always look forward to them coming out. I know you've mentioned your gear before, but specifically, what rod are you generally using in smaller streams?

[@LooknFishy]

I have 2 I use mostly. In this clip orvis h3f 10' 4wt which I use on small streams and large water like the white river or San Juan. Superfine carbon 7.5ft 3wt for tight surroundings and small streams. Pretty much all I've used this year. Have a couple 5wts and a 6 for streamers but the 4 has become my go to!

[@stuartgreig2256]

Hey drew love the channel always a joy to watch and learn . Love fishing the dry dropper rig back home in the UK on my local water , but defo going to fish the new zealand sighter with the nymph this coming season . Have just bought a 7ft 3wt wychwood outfit and can't wait to try it out and put a bend in the rod as mainly fish with a 5wt .

[@LooknFishy]

@@stuartgreig2256 Thank u for the kind words! I think you're really going to enjoy both! 3wts are a ton of fun!

[@robertsullivan656]

Questions regarding your fly rod tube on your truck, do you keep your rods rigged in transport? Does the sun damage your rods/lines? Thanks!

[@LooknFishy]

I haven't noticed any heat damage...but I'm careful not to leave my truck setting in full sun or not leave rods in it when I'm not using them. I keep them up there when I'm traveling between streams but not so much as a daily storage option. But, I've checked the tubes after a day in the sun and they were not hot...not like the hood of my truck. One thing I never hear is to keep reel covers on when transporting...the vibration has caused my reels to come unseated and thumbscrews to loosen to the point the reel feel from the locker or unspooled with line every where when I opened it.

[@virgilmedina2838]

Have you fished anywhere in New Mexico?

[@shawnbergman6558]

Come to the flathead valley. I can give you all the secret spots

[@LooknFishy]

That would be awesome!

[@DyslexicTurtle]

What kind of shot do you use that you can remove it if there's too much? Just about everything I see requires to clip and retie if you want to remove weight. I can't imagine retying every single run I come across lol.

[@LooknFishy]

Dang...I would have switched techniques years ago if I had to cut and re-tie. I use Dinsmore removable split shot...but there are other options. Even the lead bb split shot, I can push my thumb nail into the space and open it. Only time I clip and re-tie is if it starts to look worn. I add and remove shot so often, I just keep it in my mouth lol!

[@alanstrober6296]

How do you remove split shot without a total re-rig?

[@LooknFishy]

I use removable shot and jam my thumbnail in it to force it open!

[@davidvainwright340]

I should have finished with. I wish I happened more often.

[@dragonbob2924]

Whenever I'm fishing, I can never tell whether there are no fish in a hole, or I'm just doing something wrong. If you could only use one size split shot what would it be?

[@LooknFishy]

Haha...if I could only only pick one size shot, I'd throw dries or a streamer! Gotta have a variety to cover each situation...shallow riffles, deep holes, back of pools, front of pools, etc! If you're not snagging bottom every so often, you're not deep enough!

[@dragonbob2924]

@@LooknFishy i guess i've got to get shopping then.

[@LooknFishy]

@@dragonbob2924 get the combo pack...most have sz 6 sz 4 bb and others. Orvis has one but you can find others on amazon also. 6, 4 and bb will cover u in lots of situations.

[@catherinewu1265]

Good job!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank you much!

[@treceur6195]

i know Wyoming pretty well ahh just a general idea of the area please haha. planning another trip next year

[@LooknFishy]

Haha! I definitely am!

[@cherylbailey6436]

Great stuff!!!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much!

[@jotajoselook]

Thanks, for the video well explained

[@LooknFishy]

Awesome, thank u for saying so!

[@ericheiligenstein9897]

Awesome video! What made you decide to indicator nymph versus euro style?

[@LooknFishy]

So it's a combination of being old and learning to fly fishing on Arkansas tailwaters. We don't have much wading water and what we do have sometimes is more slow moving deep pools where an indi is useful. Then the water level changes quickly and now you need a boat. Really started checking into it when I started traveling outside of the state more where it seems to be really popular.

[@lenzflyfishing]

Very good and thanks!

[@LooknFishy]

Yes sir, happy to help!

[@bogdang5950]

Awesome. Again!

[@LooknFishy]

Thank u much!

[@opusthe2nd]

Rough guess; reel to end of line length, generally speaking?

[@LooknFishy]

Not exactly sure what you're asking?

[@opusthe2nd]

@@LooknFishy I assume you have a 9' rod? How much line do you generally throw, in water this size? You figure 20 or 30' when your fly is out there? Hard to tell in a video of course. Trying to compare it to my Tenkara. I have a 13' rod and generally will have say 18' of line hanging off the end, so 31' give or take. Is that more clear? Dont read what I'm typing, read what I'm thinking....after all, my wife can. LOL!

[@LooknFishy]

@@opusthe2nd haha, I'm pretty sure your wife thinks, you only think about 1 or 2 things. But you were on point...10ft rod with 20 to 30ft. Less when I'm high sticking.

[@carsonhanks9749]

Do you put your weight in between the flies or above them?

[@LooknFishy]

Above the knot to the first fly. Example...my rig might look like this....9ft 2x leader....tippet ring...1ft of 3x off that...orvis tippet knot...with 1ft of 4x to first fly (palomar knot and tag to second fly) Shot goes above tippet knot.

[@w.tiefel348]

Long live the bobber!

[@johntuttle9544]

Classic: Fish spits the hook and you get snagged on a tree branch overhead. Cannot tell you how many times this has happened to me!

[@LooknFishy]

haha, they can drive you crazy...lose the fish and some flies lol!

[@schloemo]

When in doubt, add more weight

[@LooknFishy]

Truth!

[@RBoas]

I'm learning to euro nymph. I wouldn't call it sexy, I'd call it demasculinizing 🤣

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, I was mostly referring the trend in the fly fishing community...I'm sure you know what I mean. But I'm going to learn it too, definitely has its place.

[@LooknFishy]

Haha, very true!

[@peche_aux_vers_4313]

👍👍👍

[@LooknFishy]

🍻

[@Collar13]

Pretty productive hole I'd say! lol

[@LooknFishy]

Definitely was!

[@JP-dz7zu]

First

[@LooknFishy]

Haha...someone got you by 45 mins!

[@JP-dz7zu]

@@LooknFishy not the first time I hook set too soon buddy...

[@LooknFishy]

Haha...I know the feeling!

[@thomastero4662]

Sorry, euro nymphing is NOT sexy! Great video!

[@LooknFishy]

Thanks dude! There's nothing in fly fishing that's sexy, if we're being honest. In most cases, we've taken the simple act of catching fish and made it super complicated lol!

[@thomastero4662]

@@LooknFishy I don't know, seeing a 100 lb tarpon in 3 feet of water or tailing bonefish is pretty sexy! We do over complicate things, that's part of the reason I'm not interested in euro nymphing........more lines, different rods.......etc. But it's all good, whatever floats your boat!

[@LooknFishy]

@@thomastero4662 haha, those are definitely exciting!