EURO NYMPHING: Detect MORE Strikes w/ expert Devin Olsen!

[@taylorutah]

Two of my favorite guys to learn from! Nice to see you together

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks so much, Taylor, it's great hanging with Devin and talking fly fishing. I'm excited to share his other two videos soon. Thanks! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@marioswanson]

Great Information Tim and Devon. Thank you

[@TimCammisa]

You're welcome, Mario, and thanks for taking a moment. Please be sure to share this video with others, as we're happy to help lessen the learning curve with fly fishing! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@franklamotta541]

Great tips Devon and Tim. I'm working on stepping down the size of my leader set up. Thanks for helping me understand the how and why to this style of fly fishing.

[@TimCammisa]

You're welcome, Frank! Here's one of Devin videos in which he explains the current leader he's now using: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYXGe5aGgt51oc0

[@jp410]

I've been stepping down my leader size over the last couple years. From 20lb to 15 to 12 to 8 to 6. I never really experienced any jump in difficulty, or periods where my casting accuracy was affected that drastically. I did spend several months (sometimes 6 months) on each step, so maybe I adjusted my cast and style without realizing it. Now I'm trying to jump back and forth between a 20lb and 6lb leader to get a better sense of the differences. The lack of difficulty at first led me to think that I was doing something wrong, or not assessing my technique correctly, but I feel fairly confident now that that isn't the case. I mention this only to point out that the path to lighter leaders can play out differently for different people.

[@TimCammisa]

Appreciate you sharing your experiences, JP, thanks so much! Jumping back and forth can definitely be tricky when learned in a short amount of time, and glad to know you took months as you stepped down each leader. My greatest struggle was not forcing the cast with a light line; making an oval cast helped greatly, as per Devin's suggestion. Thanks again for taking a moment to comment. Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@jp410]

@@TimCammisa Thanks, Tim. Yes, being light and easy with the stroke -- not overpowering it -- was something I had to make a conscious effort with, and the oval path as well. But what a difference ESN makes in being able to target seams and pockets. Thanks for the interviews, keep up the good work!

[@biggreenfish3267]

Great advice. Line watching and detecting strikes before feeling them is something you have to work at. Believe it or not, bass fishing tournament pros say the exact same thing. My success in both revolves simply around knowing what is happening on the end of the line before you feel what is happening. Watch some underwater video of trout, bass, or whatever sucking in baits and spitting them out and the person on the other end not having a clue. The thin leader helps the line dance a little more too, which helps in less than ideal light conditions. One tip was overlooked. Hooksets are free!

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for so many great thoughts, especially connecting this video to other realms of fishing. They can be stealthy...so we have to be, too! And yes, set the hook. ;-) Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@brianpauling9099]

Awesome tips! Thanks to you both!

[@TimCammisa]

You're welcome, Brian, thanks for taking a moment to share. Please forward the video link to others so we can help lessen the learning curve of Euro nymphing. Thanks again! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@chasinbowsnbrowns3652]

For those just getting into tigh lining, these tips are invaluable! When I first started nymphing I missed so many strikes, like so many of us waiting for the feel as opposed of any deviation in the sighter ! Tight lining requires your full concentration, that’s what makes it so addictive!! I frequently buy from Tactical, great service and quality materials!!

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for taking a moment to comment, and there is definitely is a learning curve! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@nicolelewis1828]

Thanks Tim and Devin! Great video!

[@TimCammisa]

You're welcome, Nicole! Devin shared some great insights, as he always does. Hope all is well! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@jrandberh]

Great tips! Even for someone who's been euro nymphing for quite a while. You can learn something new everyday

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the comment, and I agree. Devin is a wealth of information and I'm excited to announce that we have two more of these videos to release! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@jrandberh]

@@TimCammisa I look forward to them!

[@michealmedrano308]

Love this content, Devin is someone I pay attention to. Been using 20lb chameleon for some time and been pondering the idea of narrowing the leader butt for awhile, now it’s confirmed . Thanks for such great content Tim

[@TimCammisa]

Devin knows his stuff! Also, you're welcome, Michael, and shoot me an email if you need any specifics: [e-mail] Tim

[@Steve-en8if]

Awesome tips. Thanks Devin & Tim.

[@TimCammisa]

You got it, Steve, glad we were able to help! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@georgefitzhugh6455]

Thanks for sharing

[@TimCammisa]

Happy to do so, George, thanks! If you enjoyed this video, please share the link with some fly fishing friends. Thanks! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@FryFlier]

Thank you, Tim and Devin. 65 and still trying to learn a bit here. Hell, truth be told I need to learn a lot...

[@TimCammisa]

Thanks for the kind words, Gary, and I'm glad we are able to help! Devin is loaded with knowledge and willing to share. Are you into the rabbit hole called Euro nymphing, too? :-) Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@davidbole8574]

Great tips from one of, if not the best, fly guys out there.

[@TimCammisa]

Agreed, David, it's appreciated. Are you into Euro nymphing, too? Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@davidbole8574]

@@TimCammisa yes. I just picked it up last year so I am a sponge right now with all the info. My brother got me started last year when he visited Pa from Michigan last year.

[@TimCammisa]

@@davidbole8574 Be careful, it's a never-ending rabbit hole! ;-) Tim

[@davidbole8574]

@@TimCammisa as I am sitting at the table watching your fly tying videos as I try to learn to tie my own, I can't help but chuckle to myself and think "it's too late" .

[@lambertsaldi1550]

Awesome Review Tim and Devin 👍🇺🇸🗽🎏

[@TimCammisa]

You're welcome, Lambert, we appreciate you taking a moment to comment! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@thomass4422]

Grat vid. is it possible to have a spare spool to change out the euro line and go dry fly weight forward? If so, what weight line would you use on a 10.6-11 ft euro rod. Thanks Tim

[@TimCammisa]

You're welcome, Thomas, and thanks for the kind words. In short, yes. The line can vary, as I have a 3 weight Euro rod and threw a 3 weight line...but it didn't load the rod! In that case, I sized up to a 4 weight. In your case, I would go to a fly shop and see if they have 3 and 4 weight lines on reels that you can test on your rod, then purchase from there. Good luck! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@alexargyros7186]

Just saw this, Tim. Great interview. Thanks. Now, do you know if Devin isn't using a traditional sighter these days, but painting one on his leader with Skafar's wax? And how do you feel about using wax?

[@TimCammisa]

You'd have to contact Devin through his site to verify. Personally, I use indicators, wax, in-line hi-vis materials, floating leaders, dry-dropper, and more for indications. Thanks for checking! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@davids11131113]

I still have best results with an indicator I like a small bit of yarn treated with some floatant

[@TimCammisa]

Sounds like you found a great system, David, glad it works well for you! Tim www.troutandfeather.com

[@merrittwhite4189]

Hook sets are FREE💪🏻💪🏻🤜🏼🤜🏼🔥🔥😎

[@clammerify]

Even thought you "think" you are feeling the fish, your brain always registers the seeing first and then a second later you feel the fish. So I dont think you ever really feel the fish because by that time you've already seen it. That is the instinct to train to respond to the 1st and get away from the delay to respond to the 2nd.

[@lukascontrael9017]

hey mr cammisa it’s frenchy. How’ve you been.