EURO NYMPHING Tips to UP your catch rate

50% of our success on the water is attributed to problem solving....What bugs are the trout eating, Where are they? How do you get your fly to them?, etc....The other 50% is attributed to what we do before the cast. It can be the difference between an OK day or a GREAT day.
Join me as I fish in Central, PA on a mid-Oct day. As I move through the stream, I discuss 5 things that can help set your day up for success and put more trout in the net.
Enjoy and tight lines!
Cory
• Go from good to GREAT ...
Rod: T&T Contact ll 10ft 9in 2wt
Reel: Galvan GEN 3.5
Leader: Pezon & Michel .16mm to .16mm sighter
Tippet: Cortland Ultra Premium 7x
#euronymphing #flyfishing #trout #troutfishing

[@steelhead6368]

Approx. 6 months ago, I got into Euro Nymphing. Your channel, all your replies to my questions helped me really got me to the level where now I am comfortable casting and enjoying Euro style. I now can tuck cast comfortably and manage my line. I recently caught a 6-7 lb steelhead on my 10'6" 3wt with 5x tippet. WHAT A BLAST! The water condition was low and clear but I was able to tuck cast into the head of a small deep pool under some massive tree root and to my surprise I hooked up. I give all my credits to your teachings on my setup. Much appreciate it. Just want you to know, when I bump into anyone Euro Nymphing, I always recommend your channel.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Steelhead, love to hear it! Great stuff! Glad it is all helping. Congrats and continued success to you. Also, I appreciate you spreading the word!

[@kevinmorris1965]

The best Euro nymphing videos on KZbin. The pointer finger, you just solved my accuracy problem. Thank you!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Kevin! Nice of you to say! Glad it helped. Tight lines to you!

[@jonnynails]

I gotta tell you that your videos have taken me from a sub par Euro Nympher to a pretty good one. Really great content!! I literally have notes written down from advice in your videos. I've been fishing the Davidson River in NC this past week and landed lots of Brownies. This river sees a lot of pressure and it seemed everyone else was struggling. Caught so many one day I lost count and that NEVER has happened before to me. It's funny that you talk about expecting a fish in this video. There were spots this week where I expected would have fish and most all of them payed off. I did have a couple really big fish break my line off in the same hole. Was heart breaking as I got glimpses of both and they were personal record breakers. Anyway, keep up the great channel and thanks for the knowledge.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Really nice comment, Jon. Thank you! Glad they have been helping you. If you are banging them in the Davidson-you are getting dialed in. I have fished it and know the pressure it receives. Continued success to you and you’ll get a crack at those big ones again. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Tjk186]

I just want to say a huge ‘thank you’ to you Cory for transforming my fly fishing days on the river this past 12 months, catching wild brown trout and grayling…learning from your collection of videos, skills, tools and tips that you generously share with us all, I now tie all my own simple,small, slim barbless flies (nymphs and CDC dries) and have worked /practised hard on gaining confidence and ability in using and seeing takes on your thin micro leader/ Euro line set up which I now love tuck casting with more precision …and honestly usually expect to get eats rather than just hope to, as I did in the past :) By way of summary, on a recent days fishing on my favourite river, a friend asked to watch while I fished …we walked a bit, picked a spot, read the water and calmly fished the likely lies…he couldn’t believe how much sensitivity /indication the thin 5X sighter gave especially as the first fish that ate was a baby 3inch wild brown trout! we caught well through the morning resulting in a convert who couldn’t believe how many fish there were in that river…I have never had so much fun from my fly fishing as I currently do both on and off the river because I now have clear intent and purpose, and feel totally connected to my minimal set up…thank you for all of that,much appreciated.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, TK! Happy to help! Just like you are experiencing...it just takes time and practice-then it all starts clicking. So glad to hear how well it is working for you. LOVE to hear it and love to hear about the converts! Thanks as always, my friend. Cheers!

[@davidweigle6593]

Best description of the index > thumb for casting accuracy that I've ever heard explained.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, David! Glad it was helpful. Tight lines to you and thanks for watching!

[@Littlewildtrout]

Can't get enough of these great videos! Learning how to properly position yourself before the cast is probably the most underrated aspect to fly fishing; so helpful to have you discuss it in so much detail. I always learn a ton just by watching how your angle of approach changes depending on the water and conditions in all your videos. Many thanks Cory!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks so much, LWT. We can do so many things to set ourselves up fro success. Appreciate you watching and commenting. Tight lines to you!

[@jp410]

Great video! I heard on a podcast that youth-team coaches have had members do an exercise where they fish directly (100%) upstream, and learn to manage line and read the sighter from that difficult angle. I've found it helpful to incorporate the exercise into my fishing at times, from directly below the target. Getting used to doing it helps cure oneself of the natural tendency to want to fish across, especially when fishing across becomes a way to avoid the more difficult but potentially more optimal upstream angles. The goal isn't to fish upstream all the time, but to get to where you can choose your casting angle based on what the best approach is, being minimally influenced by the question of which is easier. Thanks again ODTB.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, JP. And perfectly said…it’s all about figuring out what the best approach is without being influenced by the easiest. Thank you for watching and tight lines!

[@blueridgeflyguy9551]

Sweet another video from Cory! Day made

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Mike! Hope you enjoyed it!

[@blueridgeflyguy9551]

@OldDominionTroutBum It had some really good stuff. The big things for me were slowing down, getting square to the target, the pointer finger is going to be huge, and being very intentional. I do find myself just zoning out

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad it was helpful, Mike. Hope the fall has been good to you.

[@philipnaro3040]

Hi Cory - another great video with some great tips to keep top of mind before getting on the water and while on the water! Thank you!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Philip! Good luck to you when you hit the stream. Thanks for watching!

[@AAAFlyFisher]

Another great video, Cory! I'm definitely going to try your casting tip about keeping your finger on top of the rod pointed at the target. Always look forward to your videos and love the mixture of lessons and action!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it! Thanks so much for watching and good luck to you. I'm sure the finger on top is going to help. Tight lines!

[@brettrouse3207]

Another great video Cory. Fly selection, weight management, grip, cast,attention to detail,reading the water,attitude,line management! And they golf is mental! Lol. But you speak the truth sir. Great job and tight lines.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Brett. Really appreciate the comment! Tight lines to you!

[@scottnock5241]

Another great video Cory!! All great advice while slamming fish!!! Excellent!!! Very positive advice!!!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Scott! Appreciate it! Glad it was helpful. Hope you have been out getting at it this fall!

[@caihlen]

Strong work. Thanks man. Love what you’re doing and the topics and presentation are top tier.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Ken. Really appreciate it your comment. Tight lines to you.

[@berks8260]

Very nice adventure....excellent tips....and of course beautiful browns.......love this time of year!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Berks. Glad you liked the tips. Yes, love this time of year as well. Appreciate you watching!

[@countrylivin9963]

The man the myth the legend ..Great content Cory thank you

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Haha….Appreciate it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@chasinbowsnbrowns3652]

I always expect a fish every time I cast , and still manage to miss hooksets 😂 ! All kidding aside, this is a must watch for guys trying to up their game ! Nice one Cory 👏, maybe one day we’ll fish a run together, that would be cool!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Haha...We all do, Tony! Appreciate it, my friend! Hope you have been getting at it this fall. One of these days we will be in a run together!

[@Lukasz_Fishing_Ireland]

The river season is finished in ireland and I already miss it. Glad you still do some videos to cheer me up 😅 tight lines Cory

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

When the season ends-its the perfect time to start filling those boxes! Glad the videos cheer you up. Appreciate you watching, my friend! Cheer and tight lines to you!

[@arthururban8340]

cory was pointing somewhere and I couldn’t tell where and then he pointed with the cigar and I thought “oh yea DUH.” great video!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Haha! Appropriate you watching, Arthur! Tight lines!

[@thelisborgo138]

Nothing short of the best!!!!!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Nice of you to say, Thelis! Appreciate it!

[@louied6065]

Great tips Cory! I might be crazy, but the index finger on the rod also helps me to feel the rod load on the back casts. 👍

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Louie! And you aren’t crazy-I agree, you do have better feel during the cast. Thanks so much for watching. Tight lines!

[@gabrielamiklosova4311]

Thank you! My self confidence is broken and now it seems to be better 😊

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad it's better now, Gabriela! Thank you for watching. Tight lines to you!

[@uni_shadow164]

Great Tips Cory and fun to watch. Keep it up Buddy!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it Uni! Thanks for watching, my friend!

[@scottkavanagh486]

Very informative and helpful! I appreciate your attention to detail in your videos.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad it’s helpful, Scott! Thanks so much for watching and tight lines!

[@jonhart-dj7fn]

Very cool next two days hoping to get up and try your tips soon ty Cory for sharing!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks for watching, Jon. Good luck to you.

[@leighs522]

Outstanding content as always. I hope you will consider doing something with the floating the sighter approach to upstream nymphing. Your micro leader can clearly do dry-dropper techniques, but you’ve mentioned floating the sighter in previous comments, which doesn’t work great with 4x and 5x sighter material in my experience, at least not to float for very long or with much weight at all. Both Devin Olsen and George Daniel talk about using much thick sighter material to hold more grease and keep the system floating. BTW, George Daniel has a new book out momentarily that is basically your approach as well, with a few modifications to perhaps even simplify the set up even more. Great minds think alike!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it! In my next video, I do float the sighter for a bit. I'm using 5x and it floats lighter bugs for short distances. You can also lay it on the water and just stay a head of it. It's pretty darn effective in certain water types when fishing straight upstream and back. I will definitely do a more in depth video about it in the future. Thanks for mentioning my name with George. That's great company to be in!

[@dalesheehan9404]

Hey Cory! Thanks for the video,lot of good info there. I like that “fish with intent”. Facing a lot of low clear water these days and careful analysis on approach is critical for any success.Back up on Big Pine next week and I expect fairly tough conditions so I need to keep in mind to fish with intent. Thanks again and Tightlines my friend!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Dale! Good luck out on Big Pine. Expect them on every cast, my friend! Thanks for watching and tight lines to you, as well!

[@MrBoomer-jl2gw]

Ok you got to admit, the cigar also helped you catch all those fish. I live in florida and there are no nymphing opportunities here. Looks so much fun. I never tried smoking a cigar while fishing before. Ill try smoking a cigar when i go saltwater fishing. Thanks for the idea

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Haha-maybe it did help, Mr. Boomer. I do know makes everything sweeter. You have got some great fly fishing down there in FL. Been down many times and smoked many cigars. Try it-you will enjoy. Appreciate you watching!

[@NJTroutSniffer]

I’ll be on Penns Creek in a couple weeks. Hopefully catch me some birthday browns 💪🏻. Appreciate your videos which helped me up my game a lot!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad they help, Jim. Happy birthday and good luck at Penns. It’s a great stream. One of my favs. Thanks so much for watching. Tight lines to you!

[@bigmick812]

What you burning there sir? Aside from what fly is tied on, gotta let us know what cigars! lol. Like for this run, you felt a Connecticut Dominican blend was perfect for the gin clear worder…. Anyway. Another awesome video. I learn something every time!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Haha! I'll take that into consideration for my next video. Appreciate you watching. Glad they are helpful!

[@user-bi5tw3em4t]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing your talents 👍

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Rod. Glad it is helpful. Tight lines to you!

[@pedrensdrens8469]

LOVE the last tip!❤

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@troutowl]

Great video, definitely going to try out the finger pointing technique you talked about.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Trout Owl. It will work for you! Good luck.

[@mikeney5113]

Thanks cory as always great information.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

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

[@beo77]

Excellent lesson. Thank you.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Sung. Glad it was helpful. Tight lines to you!

[@DanLinehan-pm1zw]

Thanks for another informative lesson. Love it!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate you watching, Dan. Glad it was helpful!

[@DanLinehan-pm1zw]

No good deed goes unpunished. Keep 'em coming!!!@@OldDominionTroutBum

[@gregktm]

Great tips as always! Thank you

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Greg! Appreciate you watching!

[@jameshill8548]

Great tips, thanks for sharing.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, James! Happy to share.

[@Mando208]

You got 2 new subscribers ✌️me kid (9) and I . We love your videos and I’ll try EURO NYMPHING

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, G Show! Both you and your kid! Thanks so much for watching and good luck to you.

[@very_perfect]

liked it before even watching it

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Big Foot!!

[@garrydurfey9700]

What a great video. Thanks so much. Got to spend a very short time on a local section of river last night and it was so great. Can’t wait to get back there Sunday evening and focus a bit more with these tips. Thinking back, I wasn’t bad, but this is going to help. I will also work on getting my finger up on top of the rod Lastly, in my opinion, is there anything prettier than those browns? They really look healthy and that bright yellow belly in the fall colors, what more could you ask for.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks so much, Garry! Glad you got out. Good luck to you and I’m sure the finger is going to help you dial it in. And I totally agree…love those fall brownies! Appreciate you watching!

[@williamgunn1076]

Thanks for sharing. I see we fish the same spots! :)

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate you watching, William. They are some great spots we fish!

[@johnsweeney5707]

Hi Cory, I appreciate your help by making these videos. I am a little confused by your leader setup though. I also live in PA and have searched the rules on leader length and am I wrong understanding it to be 18’? Their definition of leader is the amount of mono on your reel. Please help clear my confusion about this point if you would. Thanks in advance.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey John-PA changed that in the regs a couple of years ago. When you google it, you will find the old laws. They took it out and there are no restrictions for leader lengths now. Appreciate you watching. Tight lines to you!

[@johnsweeney5707]

Thanks for clearing that up for me, I appreciate it @@OldDominionTroutBum

[@travislovell5972]

Will you do a video of the gear you use including knots?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Travis-I’ll do an in depth video in the future about my gear. In the mean time…I use a Davy to tie tippet to fly. Also, I’ve done some videos on knots I use and I usually post in the description what I’m using.

[@TheGhs1]

Great stuff thx 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Graham. Cheers and tight lines to you!

[@shakeyhead0079]

Another excellent video!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it!

[@shakeyhead0079]

@@OldDominionTroutBum your knowledge, dedication, and perspectives to Euro nymphing should be documented in a book. I would surely buy it!

[@terbofish5788]

Any tips for "aging eyes"? I have trouble picking up the line /sighter through the cast, especially moving to a smaller diameter mono set up!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Turbo-ckeck out Skafar’s neon wax. You can rub some on your sighter and it will make it pop. Also, Cortland Tri-color sighter material pops as well. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@terbofish5788]

Thanks OD, I have 3 sticks I just ordered, will give it a shot.@@OldDominionTroutBum

[@Littlewildtrout]

Hi Cory! Sorry for another knot question; what knot would you prefer for tying a 4x leader (using something like green Sempe) to a few feet of 5x sighter (multi colored Sempe or Pezon)? Thanks for all the great content!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

No problem, LWT. I use a 7 turn blood knot. Appreciate you watching.

[@davidgross6903]

Thank you for your outstanding instructional videos. I look forward to watching and learning from every new video that you put on youtube. I would like to ask what size Galvan Euro Nymph Reel do you use to balance your Thomas & Thomas Contact II 10"9" 3 Wt. Rod? Are you using the GEN 3.5? Thank you for your time and consideration. onon

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Happy to do it, David. Glad they help. I do use the 3.5 on my 10’9” 3wt. It balances it perfectly.

[@petemalelis3037]

When you say fish upstream from you and drift back , you are still casting about a 10ft rod length across the stream and say what around 20 to 30ft upstream correct? Am I understanding correctly

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Pete, in most cases, yes. You can get a perfect drift when you cast upstream and keep it within one rod length to the left and right of you. Tight lines to you.

[@jeffblair5352]

Awesome!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, JB! Appreciate it!

[@joemarksz]

Curious as to why you cut the palms out of your gloves...?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

I don't, Joseph. They are Simms sun gloves.

[@mackdaddy4353]

How often do you feel the fish bite vs see something in the sighter that causes you to take a swing?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Mack Daddy-I see my strikes almost all of the time. You want to move from feeling to seeing your strikes. If you wait to feel, you will miss a lot of fish. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.

[@RickHurst]

A question...I can't tell from the video, but it appears that you are using a Euro Line (like the one Rio makes and I have) rather than casting all mono. Is that correct? I have been casting straight mono for several months now and have gotten much better at it. However, I still get more tangles than I'd like, so I've been thinking about going back to using my Rio Euro Line. What is your suggestion? And, if I do use the Euro Leader, should I have some line out in front of the tip, or try to keep it below the tip (below the end guide) when casting? Any help on that is appreciated. Thanks for your channel. I started Czech nymphing 12 years ago. I have learned more from you about the Euro techniques than from anyone.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate you watching and glad the videos have been helpful to you. I’ve done a video on my setup here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX3WeXR6rMqfaJosi=XtIFOKmARPBMQyhz I talk about how my fly line never leaves the rod tip. It is always in the guides somewhere. If it leaves the rod tip, it will defeat the purpose of the micro leader. Most tangles are due to your casting stroke being too quick. Just slow everything down and I’m sure it will help. Hope this helps.

[@RickHurst]

Thanks for the response. I watched that some time ago but needed a reminder about that. Very helpful.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Happy to help, Rick.

[@williamlee2335]

What is the small band that is on your rod just above hook keeper?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

William, when it is raining I’ll wrap my rod with mono to prevent the leader from sticking. I will place the end of the mono under the o-ring to keep it in place. I’ve done a video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5m7aminr8t6n6ssi=kO4rj2RJhV9hEC5w

[@williamlee2335]

@@OldDominionTroutBum In your "Go From Good To Great" video I can see what looks like two black rings in the butt sections then two white rings in the next section

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@williamlee2335 the clear ones are a hook keeper for my dropper. The black ones are for the mono wrap. I have 2 dropper keepers for different lengths. 2 black on the bottom for extra holding power.

[@williamlee2335]

@@OldDominionTroutBum Thanks for the help. I have learned a lot from your videos. I sent my T&T Contact II to the factory for repair and was disappointed to be quoted 8+ weeks. I guess the moral to the story is be very careful and don't break your rod. I recommend that they send info to new owners with the lite wt rods explaining how delicate and easy to break they can are.

[@helok9]

Do you ever hold seminars?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

I do, Mark. As a matter of fact I just did one for a MD Trout Unlimited chapter.