EURO NYMPHING low, clear and pressured water

Spent a beautiful October day euro nymphing for wild brown trout on Spring Creek in Central, PA. It saw a lot of pressure that day (as it usually does!). It was sunny and the flows were super low and clear. A lot of fish were tucked up against the banks and in areas where fisherman were ignoring.
The bug of the day was a size 18 natural Walt's worm with a copper bead. I fished this by itself. Spring produces smaller fish on average, but they can be picky with all of the pressure it receives. Going to a single fly in tougher conditions is extremely helpful, as it gives you the perfect drift.
Hope you enjoy and tight lines!
Cory
#euronymphing #springcreek #browntrout

[@wulgar9648]

Appreciate you and your channel. You offer no nonsense tips and instruction while you’re actually fishing. Helped a lot of people, including me. Thank you for being so classy about everything.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Really appreciate it, Wulgar! Happy it helps. Thanks so much for watching and tight lines to you out on the stream!

[@blueridgeflyguy9551]

Cory, thanks for all your help through these videos (the tips you sent me were great). Today was the best day of fishing for me ever. Caught over 20 trout and 10 of them were huge (for me) of over 17” all on the euro setup. I had to stop a few times because I was overwhelmed…ended the session early. I never imagined I could have this much fun.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

That is fantastic!! Love to hear it, Mike. Did you hit that certain river we spoke about? Congrats on your great day and continued tight lines!

[@blueridgeflyguy9551]

@@OldDominionTroutBum, not this time it was at a special place in KY near a really big dam. I went to several of those spots, but I think yesterday was the first day I started to put everything together…I was casting and feeling in contact with my drifts…and then I got back to my client’ house and saw you had a video up!

[@Vectorp47]

Thank you for videos Corey! Its a huge help to have you teach us with your clear, concise instructions and no unnecessary background music. A lot of us appreciate hearing the water, it’s therapeutic!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad they help, Beaker. And hearing the water is music to my ears! Thanks for watching and tight lines to you.

[@vinfisher8851]

Cory! I was not having such a great day today…your video is just what the doctor ordered. I feel better already! Your timing is impeccable. Thank you my friend!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad I was the right prescription, Vinny! Some stream time will help you too my friend! Tight lines and thank you for watching!

[@Littlewildtrout]

Another great video! I’m recommending your channel to anyone I know that is interested in contact/euro nymphing, or just great fly fishing videos. You’ve really filled a gap in fly fishing video content!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you! Also, really appreciate you spreading the word! Glad you are enjoying the content. Tight lines to you!

[@uni_shadow164]

Cory, Thanks or bringing us along! Beautiful wild brownies! Amazing how you can come behind another angler and catch a few where they didn't. Well done!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad to have you along, Uni! Appreciate the support and thanks for watching. Hope the fall has been good to you, my friend!

[@jeffblair5352]

Nice work! Single fly in tight windows. Love it!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, JB! Can’t beat that single fly!

[@chasinbowsnbrowns3652]

Always enjoy sitting back and watching you work Cory ! Excellent tutorial as this video could not come at a better time , as the Northeast is pretty much going through low and clear flows , and should help quite a few guys! Spot on with your assessment on drab flies , single flies, and pretty much keeping it simple! Applied these same tactics last week in the Catskills and found some success! Love how you pretty much don’t waste casts , as they all have purpose and are in deliberate spots ! Great job again buddy, tight lines

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Tony! We need rain everywhere….Glad you had success-love the Catskills! Thanks for the support and kind words. Hope you keep getting at this fall. Tight lines my friend!

[@anthonyclark6118]

An absolute technical exhibition. Great session and thanks for sharing. Very much how we usually roll here in AUS. Low, clear, spooky, complex drifts. I say usually…rivers are flooded at present!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Anthony! You live and fish in a beautiful part of the world, mate. We will take a little of your flooded waters right now! Appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@russelldavidson8166]

Enjoy watching your fishing trips and tuition, long may it continue.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Russell. Thanks so much for watching. Tight lines to you!

[@TheXeniaman]

A great watch, Corey! Always a good education for Euro nymphing. Thanks for the videos. Best, Sam

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Sam! Hope you have been hitting the stream this fall. Thanks for watching!

[@hotspotnymphing]

Great video! It’s amazing the small spots the fish will sit in Spring. That Walt’s looked fishhyyy!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Justin! Can’t beat a Walt’s! Hope you have been getting at it👊

[@nickbowser5810]

Thank you for all the help with everything

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Happy to help, Nick. Thanks for watching!

[@Hrogthar]

Love seeing you take the gloves off for those fish. Awesome stream.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

We have to do everything to protect them. Appreciate you watching and tight lines to you.

[@snookmcdermott6894]

Another fine video Cory You gotta love those Spring Creek browns Tight lines and stay safe

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Snook. Yes, those Spring Creek brownies sure are beauties. Tight lines to you!

[@captainkoo]

Great advice as always. You’re a credit to this great sport !

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Really awesome of you to say, Brian. Appreciate you watching!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Excellent video. Great fishing action

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, OSFF. Appreciate you watching.

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

Good job on Spring! I was able to get up there for part of the day Oct 7th. The bank areas are definitely important on that stream. Tightlines!!!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Craig! Hope you did well. Thanks for watching and tight lines, my friend!

[@mikeney5113]

Love the content.also love fishing spring creek.some real nice water and plenty of fish.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Mike. Spring is a great one and you are right-it’s full of beautiful brownies. Appreciate you watching!

[@rob3518]

Thank you there Mr Dominion

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate you watching, Rob!

[@holyworrier]

That piece of debris you turned over in the stream at 14:22 or so is hand-worked. Fun.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Been doing that since I was a kid. Still fascinated by it!

[@holyworrier]

@@OldDominionTroutBum - What I'm saying is that the object isn't a rock. It's a relic. A fragment of architectural molding, looks like. The bugs are truly fascinating, but so is the object you picked up at random from the stream bed. 😊

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@holyworrier You are right and I did notice that when I picked it up!

[@ericstewart4732]

Dude you are a magician🤙🏽

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Haha. Appreciate it, Eric!

[@jameshensley9625]

Damn, you fish well!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, James. Thanks for watching!

[@donstieler6732]

Great Video Cory. Which rod and reel are you using. Also, if you haven't done it already, a video on how you tie up your euro leaders would be hugely helpful. Thanks!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks so much, Don! I’m using a T&T Contact ll 10ft 9in 2wt. The reel is a Galvan GEN 3.5. I have done a video on a micro leader here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX3WeXR6rMqfaJo My setup is also in that description. Appreciate you watching!

[@joeyharshaw3874]

Hey man! Can you recommend a beginner euro set up? Maybe a video on how we can get started would be amazing. 😊

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Joey, It depends on how much want to spend. What is your $ range?

[@brianhoover2294]

I fished Spring Creek earlier this fall in late September and hooked a ton of those cased caddis. I want to be there when those caddis hatch!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Haha. They were everywhere, Brian. Appreciate you watching!

[@troutstrike]

Cory, I know right where you were. I had a guy high hole me there earlier this season. He actually walked behind me and started fishing at the top of the run I was fishing. I was actually recording and caught the whole exchange.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Jeff, I still scratch my head when people high hole. It’s not even worth saying anything to them. I just reel in and move on. It happened a couple of times to me this day.

[@troutstrike]

@@OldDominionTroutBum I made the mistake of asking the guy for some space. He actually replied, “I’m like 20 yards from you, bro.” Spring gets so much pressure.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

I always say…no matter how much you try, it’s impossible to reason with unreasonable people.

[@seads4142]

Thank you Cory You used 2 weight rod to cast that single fly correct? Your videos are spot on all the time. Appreciate it very much .Good stuff!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Sead, I am using a 2wt. Thanks so much for the compliment. Appreciate you watching!

[@joshberkebile7086]

Great Instructional videos Corey. i know you use the T&T but have you ever used the Diamondback Ideal Nymph rod ?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Josh! I have used the Diamondback 10'10in 2wt. It's a great stick. To me it is more comparable to my T&T 3wt-it's more like a 2 1/2 weight. It can handle any fish out there and has great recovery.

[@dalesheehan9404]

Hey Cory! Thanks for another great instructive video. Great tip with the one fly, I use one fly as often as possible and it works out for drifts and less tangles. Nice work catching fish after people had already gone through.What diameter tippet were you using on Spring?Looks like you retired your Ross reel for the Galvan. Thanks and Tightlines my friend!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Dale! Appreciate it my friend! In certain circumstances, I am a big believer in one fly. I was using 7x Trouthunter on Spring. And I’ll never retire my Ross (I love the clicking sound of it too much), I’ve just been on a Galvan kick lately. Glad you are getting at it this fall. Continued tight lines!

[@fredmargolin1909]

I noticed that your strikes seemed to be 20-30 ft. away. Are you able to keep the line off the water at such a distance? Yet with a rapid flow rate I'm hesitant to get closer. Your thoughts.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Fred, I do fish farther away than most. It is in the 20-30ft range. It's a big misconception that it is right under the rod. None of my leader or line is on the water. Getting the drift under your rod tip is ideal but only really attainable when the situation/conditions/depth allow. Most of the time I am fishing back to me. Especially in shallower water. When you fish farther away your drifts are shorter, but that's OK. You don't want to always fish up and across under your tip...if you do, you are really limiting what you can do. Hope this helps. I have a couple other videos that may help: -A casting video -5 things to learn -Micro leader Good luck to you.

[@fredmargolin1909]

@@OldDominionTroutBum "Most of the time I am fishing back to me" Does that mean you will cross lanes and/or foam lines during the drift? I have been under the impression that creates an unnatural presentation.

[@jpad610]

Another great video Cory! I'll be hitting the Breeches this weekend. Was there a few weeks ago and a size 18 copper bead natural Walt's was killing it. What is your video setup? I have been thinking about recording some sessions.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Joe! Can’t ever go wrong with a Walt’s. I have a GoPro 9 with a chest mount. Appreciate you watching and good luck!

[@methowhomestead]

How is that Galvan reel balancing on your rods? You should do a gear/ setup video you know one where I won’t get distracted buy the 1 million fish you catch 😂 keep up the good work

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

HAHA! I use the Galvan 3.5 and it balances both 10’9” 2wt and the 3wt perfectly. I will be doing a setup video in the near future when I’m not fishing! Appreciate you watching and tight lines!

[@alexhunt1432]

Great video! I know you’ve probably mentioned it before, but what rod and reel do you use? I know you like using a micro leader. Thanks and happy fishing!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Alex! I’m this video I’m using my T&T Contact ll, 10ft 9in 2wt. The reel is a Galvan GEN 3.5. Appreciate you watching!

[@patrickarena6732]

Great videos thanks! I have been fly fishing for many years but euro nyphing only a couple. I see you are getting good distance on your cast and 20' to 30' from the rod tip with good drifts with I assume a micro leader. I use a 2wt 10' rod as well and have been transitioning to more micro leaders. The problem I have with a mid weight leader is side drag out of the drift line with low flow when I cast that distance. What is your micro leader formula and I assume tuck casts and lifting the line asap. I am from Pennsylvania as well and I do have success euro nyphing but I am not comfortable using it on a the Bighorn River in MT.yet where I have to throw size 18 or 20's. I know the point fly can be heavy and the dropper can be smaller....just seeing if you have any advice or experience in those heavy pressured, sometimes low flows.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Patrick! When casting 30 ft on an up and across drift-you may only get a good 5 ft drift. With low flows, if you fish more in front of you (upstream and back to you), you will get longer drifts. I have a video I did on micro leaders and you can see my formula in it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX3WeXR6rMqfaJo When you cast-you don’t want to lift back up. You want to stop the rod high above parallel. I have a casting video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXrHhqaId554iLs Also in my 5 things to learn video-I talk about casting as well. When you need to fish smaller bugs. I do a couple of things: 1. I will over weight a size 18 (or 20) and have it on the bottom with a smaller lighter bug on the dropper. 2. If they are hard on the bottom, I’ll switch my heavier fly to the dropper and have my smaller fly on the bottom. I have fished some super technical water and one of those 2 usually will do the trick. Also going single fly and really drab on pressured water/low flows helps as well. Hope this helps. Tight lines to you.

[@jasonbeary5771]

That section along the RR tracks below the kayak park has always frustrated me. It seems to have too much speed and not enough cover. The water is so fast there, it swirls behind the rocks. I'm expecting to find fish there, but rarely do.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Jason, just below the park the fish seem to really hug the bank. I usually go with a Dry-dropper tight to the bank. Appreciate you watching.

[@michaelmiller7988]

Oh dang dude, I caught 2 bats around the bridge abutment 20 years ago.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

It’s a good spot, Michael!

[@goforthandread]

What gloves are those? Good stuff as always...

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Alex, they are SIMM’s solarflex sun gloves. Appreciate you watching!

[@anthonybilenki791]

Cory, I haven’t watched the vid yet but am sure I’ll learn a bit from it. Are you just using one fly when you are in low water situations? I fish the Gunpowder in MD when it’s low &stick with 2 flies but try to manage my leader & sighter to keep them in the water column. I dropped a rainbow warrior & a prince nymph into a deep pocket the other day. Bam! A double header! More fun than catching 2 white perch on a bottom rig when I was a kid on the Chesapeake. 😂Best,Tony

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Tony, I am using one fly in those situations-as I did in this video. When the fish are in tight quarters and tucked against the banks/under limbs, etc…you can be more accurate with one fly. Plus get a rock solid drift. But when you fish with 2 flies, it always a blast when you get surprised with that double-just like the Bay (which I did as a kid as well)! Tight lines to you!

[@anthonybilenki791]

@@OldDominionTroutBum Berkeley double bottom rig & bloodworms!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Haha. That’s it!!

[@Bryanmcn]

New to euro nyphing can I ask your set up please what line are you using

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Bryan, I was using a 10ft 9in T&T 2wt here. This is my setup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX3WeXR6rMqfaJosi=62trQPEEr4iCoaDd Hope this helps.

[@bobnorman5269]

Is that mono or euro fly line that you are holding while fishing in this video. Love your videos. I learn a lot.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Bob, it’s a euro line-sometimes it’s hard to tell on video because they seem to blend together. I always like managing my line with a euro line, especially with a micro leader. Appreciate you watching and I’m glad they are helping. Tight lines!

[@bobnorman5269]

@@OldDominionTroutBum thanks. Tied your green perdigon. It was the only fly that worked on the river today.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Love hearing that, Bob. Glad it worked for you.

[@louied6065]

The drab waltz and stupid simple pheasant tail get it done in low clear conditions 👍

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Always a great combo, Louie. Thanks for watching. Tight lines!

[@scottnock5241]

Another great production!! Questions, your 3’ of tippet in that shallow water do you submerge that including the sighter so you might have 4’ in the water? When the water is 1-2’ deep? On your euro fly line do you match the line weight to the rod, 2wt rod and 2wt line? Thanks Cory

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Scott! When fishing water that shallow, there is no need to dunk your sighter-you only do that on an up and across drift in deeper runs. In 1-2ft, your sighter angle will be more severe because you need to be fishing farther away (thus more of an angle). 3ft still allowed me to have my sighter close to the surface at those angles. The closer to the surface, the easier it is to detect strikes. Hope this helps. The euro fly line only comes in one size. It is good for any euro rod you use. Appreciate you watching!

[@scottnock5241]

@@OldDominionTroutBum I struggle with shallow water and how to effectively fish it that’s why I asked I couldn’t imagine you had that much tippet in the water. Thanks

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Scott-really focus on your cast and get really good at it. Once you become a caster, fishing shallow water becomes easier because most of your fish come from in front of you (upstream) and/or farther away. I see a lot of guys struggle in shallow water because they get too close and are always wanting to fish up and across (standing perpendicular) to the current.

[@c00lbeaner]

What was you leader set up OLD Dominian?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

I’m using a micro leader. You can see my set up here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX3WeXR6rMqfaJo It’s in the description of the video. Thanks for watching.

[@sprigdeprimavera]

Que carrete utilizas?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

It’s a Galvan GEN 3.5. Thanks to watching.

[@user-tx4bb9yq1n]

What rod length and what rod weight thanks

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Michael, I was using the T&T Contact ll, 10ft 9in 2wt. Appreciate you watching.

[@user-tx4bb9yq1n]

@OldDominionTroutBum have same rod

[@user-tx4bb9yq1n]

Have same rod

[@chadweberg6039]

What euro line do you recommend

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Chad, I really like Airflo's euro nymphing line in Olive. Appreciate you watching.

[@holyworrier]

Either I need a softer hand or better knots, as I’m getting lots of break-offs lately. Grrr.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Larry, it could be your tippet or could be the knot. It’s always usually one or the other. Tight lines and thanks for watching.

[@TheJeffro396]

is that a coal train?

[@ericstrauss5198]

That rail line is active. All kinds of stuff on dem chrains.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

What Eric said☝️. Appreciate y’all watching.

[@TheJeffro396]

@@ericstrauss5198 i had a brain fart, lol i am so used to seeing coal trains i never thought about grain being hauled by rail. the cars looked like a new type, being i had never seen any like it. there is fewer trains going out now. but some of the last new train cars i have seen had solar panels on them.

[@TheJeffro396]

@@OldDominionTroutBum i always watch, learning to euro nymph helped me survive the pandemic mentally. i had to have a distraction from having to work every day through it. thanks for your videos.......

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad they helped, Jeffro. Tight lines to you.

[@kimmower6196]

Cory you mention that you are heading to montana this summer. Are you going to fishing the madison area I live north close to glacier national park I fish the flathead river a lot let me know tight line there my friend

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Kim-we will be in Bozeman. Going to fish around there and get into Yellowstone as well. Really looking forward to it. I’ll let you know!