EURO NYMPHING: Summer Fly Fishing in the CATSKILL MOUNTAINS

Spent a July morning exploring a new, beautiful stream in the Catskill Mountains of NY. I caught Browns, Brook Trout and Rainbows. The water temp was 60 degrees and almost all of the fish were in deep pocket water, with a few in some faster runs. The winning fly was a natural Walt's worm. Size 14 (3.3) and 16 (2.8). Copper bead and silver bead.
Finding those streams that have the right temps can be just as good in the summer as they are in the spring. This was no exception.
Hope you enjoy.
Tight lines!
Cory
Rod: Thomas & Thomas Contact ll 10'9" 2wt. Reel: Galvan GEN 3.5 Leader: 4x to a 5x sighter, 6x tippet
#euronymphing #catskills #catskillmountains

[@scottdenowski2583]

Seen almost every one of your videos Cory and this is one of the absolute best in terms of being able to see the line and sighter on the water......great filming there and the lighting and angle was just perfect to see it exactly the same way you probably did on the water. That's pretty rare and another great video on a beautiful stream & feels as if we were right there with you watching that sighter for the subtle twitch of a take 😀

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Awesome of you to say, Scott! That has always been my intent...giving the feel of you fishing right there with me and maybe pick up some helpful tips along the way. Appreciate you watching!

[@franklamotta541]

I agree with Scott, that the leader/sighter really show up nicely in this video. I have gone back and rewatched many of your videos Cory. The information you share is a game changer. Thanksagain.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Frank. Really glad the videos are helping. Tight lines and continued success to you.

[@briggscarroll802]

As always a superb video. The flow of your videos and your narrative while we watch is always on point and never boring. I have learned so much and enjoyed fishing with you on each of your videos. Keep up the amazing content.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks so much, Briggs. Really appreciate it! That has always been my intent...to bring you along with me. Glad you experience that. Tight lines, my friend!

[@jeremyvelkoff1487]

Cory, thanks for taking us on another fishing adventure. I really appreciate your analysis of the stream and that you share what flys you use. Hope to get to the Catskills this season, this video certainly is a motivation.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Jeremy! Glad to have you along. The Catskills is a must go area...from the beauty to the fantastic fishing. Tight lines to you!

[@snookmcdermott6894]

Great video Cory Keep them coming Stay safe and tight lines

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Snook! Tight lines to you as well!

[@AAAFlyFisher]

Another awesome video, Cory! Great looking water and gorgeous fish. Thank you for sharing! -Patrick

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Patrick! Appreciate you watching and Tight lines!

[@sippingrises7669]

I truly enjoy your videos as your commentary is spot on and your attitude is chill even when fighting a 16 inch fish in tight pocket water. Good stuff as always 👍

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks so much, Sipping Rises! Glad you enjoy them. Really appreciate you watching and commenting. Tight lines to you!

[@alexargyros7186]

What sets your videos apart from others in the elite group to which they belong is your play-by-play commentary. You don't just show a person fishing, you allow access to a mind analyzing the situation and making decisions based on those analyses. BTW, I have the same Galvan reel you use in this video and it's the best reel I've ever fished.

[@isaacanderson5264]

I second this and too love my 3.5

[@truthseeker5890]

And elite group it is. Cory is at the top.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks so much, Alex. Really awesome of you to say! The Galvan is a fabulous reel. Well thought out, which I love. No knobs for your leader to get caught on. Rounded edges that won’t chew up your line or leader. A drag that is second to none. Once again thank you for you comment. Tight lines to you, my friend!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Isaac!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Truth Seeker! Really appreciate it!

[@frank_9032]

Thank you for all these explanations that help me a lot! I really appreciate the fact that we can see correctly the fluorescent line in your videos, you’re the only one on youtube where I saw this. I started nymph fishing 2 months ago in Belgium and your tips allow me to progress quickly.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Love to hear that it is helping, Frank! Continued success with it and thanks so much for watching!

[@isaacanderson5264]

So, so good! I learn so much from you. Recently lost my euro rig but getting it back together (just waiting on line) so I really needed this video. Thank you!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Isaac! Glad the videos are helping. Hope you are out on the water soon!

[@camosurfer1]

Cory, great day for this time of year! I’ve never fished the Catskills, but looks like I should. Thanks for sharing! Best, David

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, David! You have to hit the Catskills. It such a great and storied area. Appreciate you watching and tight lines!

[@hotspotnymphing]

Great video, and a ton of nice fish! I have been loving a drab Walt’s as well! Great pointers as always!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Justin. Can't beat a Walt's! Appreciate you watching!

[@jeffreylea2319]

Great day on the water- excellent job pointing out your targets and finding fish in them- very helpful to this learner!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad it is helpful, Jeffrey! Appreciate you watching and good luck to you!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Hello Cory! Great video! You did have a good day on the river. All the best.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Old Smuggler! Thanks so much. It definitely was a fun day. Appreciate you watching!

[@fudd126]

That was cool beautiful stream good job👍

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks so much, Fudd! Tight lines!

[@dalesheehan9404]

Hey Cory! Awesome instructive video as usual. Beautiful stream and fish,cold water sure is at a premium right now.I’ve been sticking to the same coldwater tailwater just to stay sharp. Good old Walt’s never leave home without them. I see your sporting a Galvan,I have the Gen 3.5 and it is probably my favorite reel. Tight lines buddy!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Dale! You got that right on cold water being a premium. Bring on some cooler temps. You just can't beat a walt's. Such a simple bug that just flat out catches fish. Really love the Galvan 3.5. Such a well thought out reel. Knobs and reel handle will not catch your leader. Rounded edges that won't chew up your line/leader and a drag that is awesome. Tight lines, my friend!

[@anthonyb1661]

Very nice video. Your timing to get tight is really on point. I feel like I waste a frustrating second or 2. Well done.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Anthony. Try to work on that tuck cast. You can even tuck it in sideways. I did a video on The top 5 things to learn. The beginning talks about the cast. My one suggestion is try not to overpower it. Slow it down and keep it smooth. Hope this helps. Appreciate you watching!

[@BIGJ3748]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks Cory

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, John. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BIGJ3748]

Water in NJ very low and warm. Mind if you would share your location (river)?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@BIGJ3748 John, out of respect for the locals, I don't share the streams unless they are well known and they have countless articles/videos/press about them. Hope you understand.

[@eric44707]

Man I just got back from the Adirondacks. Fished the west branch AuSable river one morning. Beautiful river!!! Now I want to hit the Catskills after watching this!! Great job as always.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

I have never been, Urban Hunter, but have seen and heard about it’s beauty. You will love the Catskills. So many fabled rivers throughout. Thanks so much and I appreciate you watching!

[@davidcasey9005]

That looked so fun. Thanks for posting you video. I bought a new rod and reel today and am excited to try it out this week. Hopefully watching your videos will give me a chance at catching a few fish.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks for watching, David. Good luck with your new rig!

[@davidcasey9005]

I got out on the river with my new set-up and have never caught so many fish in a day. So fun. The silver bead Spanish Perdigon with an olive body and orange collar was the ticket for rainbows and cutthroat. Thanks again for sharing your videos.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

That is so awesome to hear, David! Congrats to you! Love to hear it. Continued success to you and tight lines!

[@northeasternfly]

Outstanding job as always! What a stream. Great pocket water. Didn’t recognize this one.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, NE Fly! Thanks so much for watching! Hope the summer has been good to you.

[@davidc1661]

No no never reveal locations......lol. A river is fine but , not exact local ....

[@holyworrier]

I tied up some pale cream Walt’s with a red hotspot at the bead. Works great. Had my best euro nymphing day today. 😋

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

That’s awesome, Larry! That’s what I love about a Walt’s. You can tie them in a bunch of different sizes and endless colors. Continued success to you.

[@holyworrier]

@@OldDominionTroutBum - Thanks for your superb vids.

[@brianhoover2294]

What a gorgeous looking stream and fish. I am definitely ready for some cooler fall temps and some better fishing opportunities. I would love to get up to the Catskills at some point.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Brian. The Catskills are a fabulous place for trout. So many storied rivers and streams. Plus, its' just beautiful. I don't want to wish away time, but I am ready for the cooler temps as well. Tight lines!

[@MrJewrican]

Awesome stuff sir! I finally nailed a PB brown (18”)on the Neversink before the heat of summer hit. Cant wait for the cool down!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Mr. Ry! And congrats on your PB! Cooler temps are right around the corner. Appreciate you watching!

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Beautiful fish and fishing!!!! The Galvin looks good on the T&T. Nice!! Thanks!!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks Chadd! The Galvan does look pretty sweet. Appreciate you watching!

[@justaguy111]

How does it compare to the ross?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@justaguy111 Both great reels. But the Galvan is well thought out when it comes to Euro Nymphing. No knobs/reel handle to catch your leader/fly line. Rounded edges that won't chew up your leader/fly line. Built solid and no frills. Drag is fantastic.

[@TheXeniaman]

What a great watch and clinic on tight line nymphing! A pleasure to hear the water flowing and what a gift at 60 degrees during summer. My local tailwater was at 64 yesterday and it sure felt good to be in it. Best, Sam

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks so much, Sam! Much appreciated. Blessed to have some waters to stay cool in with this heat. Hope you have been getting em. Tight lines, my friend!

[@TheXeniaman]

@@OldDominionTroutBum Cory, have been picking up a fish once in a while with a dry-dropper, #16 or #18 midge patterns on the dropper. Hooked a beautiful brown a few days ago that still haunts me which I lost at the end thinking it was ready for the net! Can't say for sure, but I think I have hooked this fish three separate times. It is a dandy!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@TheXeniaman those are the ones that keep you going back. Maybe 4th time is a charm!

[@Morgs914]

Beautiful day you had Cory. Didn’t think there was any 60 degree water in the Cats except for the Esopus in the first week of August! Tight lines.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks TM! I fished it 2 weeks ago and it was in the morning. Although I do know that the stream was peaking at about 66 in the afternoon at that time. Just looked today and it was peaking at 70. Here’s to some cooler temps. Tight lines to you as well. Appreciate you watching!

[@hunterwilson1622]

See you picked up a galvan euro reel! I love mine and my sky 10' 3wt.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Yeah Hunter…it’s a really great reel. Appreciate you watching!

[@holyworrier]

Good fun.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate you watching, Larry!

[@brooktroutangler5917]

the duracell has been lighting it up for me lately

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

That's a great bug, Brooktrout. Thanks for watching.

[@danhall7568]

Wonderful video Cory many thanks for taking the time to share with us! Your ability to read the water to determine where the trout are in uncanny! How have you learned that skill? Thank you for pointing out all of their lies. I don't fish all the spots you flog and catch, I will now.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Dan! Nice of you to say! It's been a lifetime of learning. All started with my Dad teaching me when I was a kid. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching. Tight lines to you!

[@danhall7568]

@@OldDominionTroutBum Thanks again Cory, nothing beats time on the water. Although watching your video comes close ...

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Haha. Appreciate it, Dan!

[@jacobrodriguez1150]

My favorite fly fishing spot in the world is upstate NY the Catskills , and I live in Alaska.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Wow, Jacob…that is saying something! The Catskills is a special place for sure. Appreciate you watching!

[@davidbole8574]

Another great and educational production. I especially like how you put the flies used along with bead size in the description.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, David! Glad it's helpful. Thanks so much for watching!

[@louied6065]

Great job Corey! Last weekend on the Upper East Branch Delaware I caught the bucket list. Wild brown, wild Rainbow, wild Brookie and a wild Tiger. I’ll probably never see that again. 🍻

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Louie. And wow….The Catskills super slam! Amazing feat…Congratulations!

[@jimr4700]

Always enjoy your informative videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Wondering what net you use. Seems to be ideal size for northeastern waters.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Jim! My net is a Frabill 18x13. I've owned a lot of nets (expensive ones too) and this is by far the best net I've used. Appreciate you watching.

[@jimr4700]

@@OldDominionTroutBum Thank you for very prompt response. Will check out Frabill nets.

[@Eric-ye8ip]

New subscriber to your channel. Looks like we fish the same waters. Excellent content. Learning i need to lighten up my line, tippet, and tie smaller size flies. Thank you for not blasting the location of the water. I know that run well.😉

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks for the sub, Eric! That is one heck of a run. Appreciate your comment and thanks for watching. Tight lines to you!

[@Eric-ye8ip]

@@OldDominionTroutBum I've landed some beauties there.

[@Eric-ye8ip]

​@@OldDominionTroutBumso I lightened up my fly line, leader and tied up some generic walts and simple pheasant tails in size 16 and 18. Big difference in my catch rate. Places i would catch one or two fish I landed four or more. Normally i wouldn't fish anything smaller than a size 14. Still need to dial in my leader a bit. Thanks for excellent instruction in your videos.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Love to hear it. Continued success to you!

[@donaldnorman9515]

Another great video! Could you describe the "drab Walt's Worm"? I assume it to be a generic hair's ear, but not sure. I really like it in dark olive and silver bead. Thanks

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Donald! You are correct, the drab Walt’s I was using is natural hares ear with thread as the ribbing. No flash. I tie it in Olive w a silver bead as well. Awesome fish catchers. Appreciate you watching!

[@stephencifka4629]

What a pleasure to watch as you fish this run. Such beautiful, effortless casting as well. Remind us of your setup. single 3.3 walts. Tippet size? Sighter material/length? 2wt10ft9 rod? Really satisfying video.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Stephen! The Walt's was a size 14 with a 3.3 bead most of the video. At then end, in the run toward the head, I put on a 2.8. I was fishing 3 feet of 6x to my micro leader. The rod was a T&T 10'9" 2wt. Glad you enjoyed it. Tight lines to you!

[@chasinbowsnbrowns3652]

Boy , it’s sure nice watching you work that water Cory , a true master at his craft! Quality fish and good fights to boot ! That’s a nice spot , trying to figure out if I hit that before , looks very familiar! Been experimenting with some new leader formulas lately, and my micro leader sure makes a difference in strikes ! I’m gearing up to tie your leader formula, probably going to get the one they sell in the states , could you recommend a color formula from leader to tippet ring ? Thanks buddy

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Tony! Nice of you to say! If you are getting it here in the States...Sempe in green or yellow for the main leader works great. When you go thinner diameters with Sempe for a sighter, they tend to seem a little duller in color (its still great but it may or may not pop for you). I really like the new Cortland Tri-color sighter. They make it in both 4x and now 5x. Pinks show up really well for me at the water surface. So, I would go yellow or green Sempe to the Cortland tri-color sighter to a 1mm Cortland tippet ring. I think you will like this and the colors will pop for you, especially at the sighter. Tight lines and let me know how it works for you!

[@chasinbowsnbrowns3652]

@@OldDominionTroutBum thanks Cory ❤️

[@Alan-zn5jr]

Thank you for the great videos and instructional tips...i'm a novice to fly fishing, can this technique be used without a Euro-nymping set up....i only have a 8'6" 5/6 set up ...?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Jay. Appreciate you watching. A Euro specific rod is a better tool for the job, but you can certainly use your current setup with the rod you have. Use your tapered leader and add sighter material to it. (maybe 24"). You will have to use heavier flies/split shot to have a better connection to your bugs. This is how most people started years ago before the Euro rods hit the market. Hope this helps.

[@davidc1661]

Thanks for the great videos and tips. I do have questions on your casting ? Im setting up a new set up ,rod, TnT 10’ 9. 2 wt ..... ive decided to go w/ ross evolution ...... airflo nymph line , in your videos it looks like the fly line is being cast with leader and sighter ? If so how much leader,sighter tippit are you adding to fly line ? I fish the exact water your in now on this video im from catskills. Thanks for your input. ..... David

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad you like them, David. Some beautiful water in the Catskills…My leader is approx 23ft to the tippet ring. I discuss this in my Micro Leader video. The formula is in the description. Hope this helps and thanks for watching. That’s a great rig you have now, btw.

[@anthonybilenki791]

Cory, was thinking about what you told me a while back about sighter & tippet length. If you are in low water situations don’t you have to that depth to manage a 5’ sighter and long tippet. E.g. I fish the Gunpowder in MD & it’s flowing about 40 CFS this week. Just thinking about what is going to work. Some deep pockets but runs not more than 2’ deep Thanks,Tony

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Tony. The Gunpowder is definitely one of those streams where you will be better served with a shorter tippet length. 3 feet from your tippet ring at those flows, no more than 3.5. When you hit those deeper pockets, just dip your sighter. Good luck to you and tight lines next time you are out.

[@garynoonan7373]

Thank you so much for making these super-useful and informative videos. Do you fish a rio euro line? I've been using maxima chameleon (12 lb) mostly, but like the feel of a fly line. It doesn't seem to be detrimental to you getting a great presentation. Would you be happy to share all of your favourite patterns/fly boxes. You seem like a no nonsense angler and I'd be extremely interested in your thoughts on building a number of boxes of flies to cover different situations. I love to tie flies and fish. I watch a lot of trout fishing content on YT and your videos are top drawer. Thanks again and tight lines.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Gary! I have just done a video on The advantage of Micro leaders. I think it will help as I talk about my setup, fly line, lengths, etc. Please check it out. I do love to tie flies, as well, and I will do a future video of my box/patterns. I like the same flies in multiple sizes and weights. My nymph patterns are pretty much Walts worm, france flies, perdigons, Blowtorches (or soft hackles) and pheasant tails. I will tie these in different color variations. These flies will catch fish anywhere. I have a few stone fly patterns, like my Stone Pony and some jigged streamers, like my Honey Badger. Also, I have some squirmy worms and mops for some situations. Dries: I like F-fly cdc type patterns. Also, I will tie certain patterns based on the hatch in Comparadun style ( I like snowshoe hare). Also, parachute style. Thanks for the comment and tight lines to you as well!

[@garynoonan7373]

@@OldDominionTroutBum thanks so much for the detailed reply. Will check out the other videos. Love the honey badger too.

[@scottnock5241]

Great day!!! Wish we had some water!!! You changed to the Galvin, different euro line?? Which one do you like better??

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Scott! I did get the Galvan and I switched to Airflo euro line sometime early spring (I do like it better than Cortland). I have always loved Ross reels, but this Galvan is an awesome reel. A lot of thought went into it. No knobs or handle for any leader to get caught on. Smooth edges that won't chew up your leader. Built solid and the drag is fantastic.

[@jefflumley4088]

Great work on these videos - they truly stand out as the best that I have seen for Euro Nymphing. My question is were you using a shorter leader at times here when fishing in closer (meaning shorter than the 23 ft length to tippet ring from your last micro leader video)? I'm asking bc I like your point about the tactile feel of fly line in hand for management but I can't tell in the video if you are handling the Euro Fly line vs the 4X Colored mono at times. I'm wondering if you always fish the long 23ft micro leader and then just handle the 4X mono in situations where your target seam is closer to the rod tip or if you carry/swap multiple leader lengths on the water. Thanks - best wishes.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Jeff. Really appreciate it! I always use the same leader length. When I am fishing close to me (a vertical sighter), the fly line always starts in my hand then as I am managing the slack, I may end up grabbing the leader. But I always start out every cast with the fly line off my reel so it's the first thing I grab no matter the distance. If it is shallow and the target is close...I'll back off so the fly line is off the reel. This way you know you are putting some distance between you and the fish. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@katesuhrbier6185]

Thanks for the awesome videos. Really enjoy them and I’m learning a lot. But I have a question. How often do you get hung up on the bottom of a stream? I’m just getting into Euro nymphing and I watched a few videos from kelly Gallup about his method of drop shot nymphing and it makes sense to me. If you’re rig gets hung up, you lose a split shot or two and not a nymph but at least you’re at the bottom of the stream. If you’re fishing run that’s either three or 4 feet deep, how can you tell if you’re near the bottom, if your fly isn’t bouncing along the bottom? Thanks again and tight lines

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Kate! Glad they are helping. You really don't get hung up that much. The reason being is your bugs aren't bouncing on the bottom. They are riding in the lower section of slower water just above the bottom. Certainly it will bounce off the bottom every now and then, but if you feel it...tap, tap, tap, then you have too much weight on. Kelly Gallop's method certainly works and I have used it, but I prefer my weight in the bugs. I have done a video on the top 5 things to learn: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYHQlHSQj9KZY5I I talk about the type of things you are asking. Especially weight and how when reading the sighter if you know you are near the bottom. Hope this helps. Tight lines and good luck!

[@anthonybilenki791]

Cory,Nice video. I’m going up to Catskills in September. Any particular fly shop I should visit or tips for that time of year?Thanks T

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Tony, I like Dette Flies in Livingston Manor. They are usually very helpful with info. Another place is Beaverkill Angler in Roscoe. Good luck on your trip and thanks for watching!

[@uni_shadow164]

Cory, Wow! Nice Brownies and Rainbow! That river looked a little hard to wade in spots. Do you use a wading staff in rivers like this? I so can't wait for my Catskills trip this October! Great footage...

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Uni! It was a butt kicker of a stream to wade. I rarely use a wading staff, but I did here. If I didn’t have it, I would have fallen multiple times. Amazing what that third leg can do for you. October in the Catskills will not only be great fishing, it will be beautiful as well. Good luck and Tight lines to you!

[@petestevens5816]

Wind is killing me casting 4x leader even with heavy bead. Tuck cast got blown down river and big bow in sighted.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Pete, thicker leaders are affected by the wind even more because it has more surface area. Dealing with wind is always a fly fisherman’s Achilles heal. You have to try to adjust and adapt the best you can. Using more weight is a must.

[@briancramer6250]

Another awesome day! Curious what size tippet you were using?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Brian! I was using 6x. Appreciate you watching!

[@jaked6474]

Really enjoy your content. A couple of Question about Euro rigging. When adding tippet to form a dropper tag, do you have the upper tippet or the piece you are adding on become the dropper? And, when your dropper tag gets too short, what method do you use to add on a new dropper? Thanks. P.s. if you ever get to SW Colorado and want someone to fish with, it would be a privilege.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Really appreciate it, Jake! When my dropper tag gets to short, I trim it to the triple surgeons knot that was used to form it. I will then take about an 8 inch piece of tippet (enough to work with). Make a 5 turn uni knot with it around the main line and above the surgeon's knot connection, with the longer piece going down to the water. Wet the knot and slide/tighten down to the surgeon's connection and tighten. Cut the upper tag and the lower tag is your new dropper. "When adding tippet to form a dropper tag, do you have the upper tippet or the piece you are adding on become the dropper? " - Could you clarify this a little more? Not sure what you mean.... Thanks for watching and I appreciate the CO offer!

[@jaked6474]

@@OldDominionTroutBum thanks for the explanation. Makes perfect sense. With regard to my other question. When you tie on a piece of tippet with a triple surgeon knot, leaving a piece for a tag at the knot, do you make the tag from the tippet you are adding. Or from the existing running line? Hope this makes more sense. Thanks again. Jake

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@jaked6474 Here is a video I did that is a super easy way. Hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5i8Xn6nnJachtE

[@Snowboardbound]

Such a fantastic video, thank you Cory! I wanted to get your opinion. I think I might be putting too much tippet on. You only had about 3ft of tippet yet you said it was quite deep at certain spots? So is it okay to be further up than a foot off the bottom? I think I may be fishing too deep most the time and missing fish.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Ty! Having a short piece of tippet and a sighter that is 5x, it allows me to dip my sighter in the water in the deeper areas. Most of the time (not all, but most), you want your bottom fly near the bottom. If fish are up a foot an a half or so, I’ll have a dropper on for those fish. This way you are covering 2 different levels. Hope this helps. Good luck and thanks so much for watching.

[@matthewswider7253]

I think I know what creek this is but I'm not certain. For some reason I could never catch a fish despite how good the water looks. To keep this spot relatively secret can you answer these questions. Is the creek a tributary to Delaware? Is there a trail near the creek that leads up to an old cemetery?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

You got it, Matthew. Appreciate you watching and hope you do find success there. It is a stream that is worth exploring. Tight lines to you!

[@brendan141]

looks like the Neversink gorge.... my favorite spot to hit on my way home.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Not the Neversink (which is awesome), but it does look similar. Appreciate you watching, Brendan!

[@butchsexton6863]

I live in Central New York and have never fished the Delaware or any of the Catskills rivers. I have been trying to figure out where you are fishing there. The water here is too warm right now.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Butch, the Catskills' big rivers and the tailwaters (along with the tribs) are fantastic fishing. Definitely worth your time to go.

[@jasonmaino7259]

Great job, that’s not easy water to fish.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Jason. It’s a hidden gem. Love it there. Appreciate you watching.

[@714spoon]

Awesome video! What rod and reel are you using?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Conor! I have my T&T Contact ll 10’9” 2wt. The reel is a Galvan GEN 3.5.

[@brettrouse3207]

Love your vids. Drab Waltz is that an olive Walt’s Worm?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Brett. It was a natural color. Thanks so much for watching.

[@steelhead6368]

Awesome video. I'm new to euro nymphing and have couple of questions if you don't mind. First off do you change out your tippet depending on depth? And second, should my euro fly line be past my tip on my rod most of the time? Thank you in advance.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you! Your tippet should be approx 1.5 times the depth you are fishing. I use a micro leader and I like to stay on the shorter side...3.5ft or so to my bottom fly. This way I can lower my sighter in the water if I need to get it deeper. My Euro line rarely (if ever) gets out of my rod tip. I always like it somewhere in the guides. I have done a couple of videos that answers your questions and more. My leader setup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX3WeXR6rMqfaJo 5 Things to learn: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYHQlHSQj9KZY5I Hope this helps.

[@steelhead6368]

@@OldDominionTroutBum Thank you so much for the reply. I will definitely check out those videos and recommend your channels to all.

[@captainkoo]

Man I can’t see that sighter even slightly budge ! How do you see that!!?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Haha. I think if you were closer, you could see. But some are just real subtle, so that’s when you have to reeeeally pay attention!

[@captainkoo]

@@OldDominionTroutBum you’re a pro man

[@alexargyros7186]

Cory, have you fished this stream since you made this video? I was wondering if your video day was an anomaly or whether this stream always fishes so well?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Alex-I have…If you hit this stream when it is the right flow, it’s pretty darn consistent. It’s a good one. Hope the Spring has been too to you!

[@johnperese5088]

How. do You attach your Fly line to leader?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

John, I whip finish a small loop in the fly tie then attach my leader to it with a 16-20 knot. I've done a video on my set up. It's the Micro leader video.

[@mattstewart2750]

I rarely see people fishing at decent distances with a euro rig like you were at the beginning. I do it all the time, but it seems to not be very common. My question to you is this. Are you just running from level euro line to sighter to tippet? That's what it looks like to me on the GoPro.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Matt, I agree. Not many people do it. It is a common misconception that it is short distance fishing. Casting is the one thing that will make everyone better. I run a 23-25ft micro leader attached to a euro fly line. I just did a video on it. You can see my formula in the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX3WeXR6rMqfaJo Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@mattstewart2750]

@@OldDominionTroutBum I agree with what you are saying on that micro leader video. I find myself pushing or punching my cast to get flies where I want or need them to be at times. The longer my leader tends to be and the farther the distance the target is, the more I have to punch the forward stroke. This has convinced me to try a taper and see if the accuracy improves.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@mattstewart2750 Matt its not the taper that will help. It's human nature to cast harder the farther we want to go (or casting in the wind), when in fact you just want to be smooth and controlled. I've done a casting video as well and I have done a video on the Top 5 things to learn. It's the casting style that leads to inaccuracy. I always suggest to people to get out in their yard and practice. You get better feedback in your yard than in the stream. Sometimes when we try things on the stream, the fishing gets in the way because we wan to catch fish.

[@mattstewart2750]

@@OldDominionTroutBum I agree with what you're saying here too. The stupid fast actions of most fly rods produced in the last few decades help form bad habits in my opinion. I started tight lining over 30 years ago with 10ft 5wt rods that were also crazy fast actions. It's been a hard road trying to slow down and "feel" over the last decade, but it's improving.

[@vjaldere2]

Solid video. Do you fish any of the big rivers in Montana with euro technique? Just returned from Montana and fished euro but the difficulty I had was on the big water, the fish were so big and water so heavy with lots of near rapids that I had to use heavier tippets than I typically use ie 4x. Therefore, I was having to use super heavy nymphs, 4.5 to 5 mm tung!!! I typically fish much lighter tippets here in the east. 6-7x typically. Any recs?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

I haven’t been to MT, but will be going next year. But I have fished big rivers in other western states (and the Delaware) with strong currents. When I start out at big rivers, I’ll use a 4x micro leader and sighter. A lot of times I’ll start with 6x but will go to 5x if I have to. I feel pretty comfortable on big fish with 5x. If I feel like I need to go to a 3x leader and sighter, I will have it with me so I can always move to 4x if need be. But I really haven’t had a situation where I’ve done that. But using heavy bugs like you did, sometimes is a must. You have to do what you have to do to get your rig down. I was just talking with a friend today and told him the same. I’ve had two 3.3 beads to get me down in some heavy current and had great luck. It’s all situational, so you just have to be prepared for everything out there. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.