Euro Nymphing with George Daniel

In this very detailed video, host Tom Rosenbauer is instructed by George Daniel on the essentials of Euro Nymphing. This deadly and effective technique for nymph fishing for trout is a method all fly fishers should learn to enhance their catch ratio. Must see video for any fly fisher no matter what level of knowledge of fly fishing! George Daniel is the author of two highly regarded and best selling books, he has also published articles in Fly Fisherman, American Angler and Fly Tyer magazines. His true passion is fly fishing education and he appears at clubs and fly fishing shows around the country, where he conducts lectures and seminars. You can view his blog here: www.livinonthefly.com
To view the Euro Nymphing equipment used by Tom & George, go to:
www.orvis.com/european-nymphi...
Specific Euro Nymphing items used include:
H3 10 foot 3 weight www.orvis.com/p/helios-3f-3-w...
Recon 3-weight www.orvis.com/p/recon-3-weigh...
Recon 2 weight www.orvis.com/p/recon-2-weigh...
Clearwater 10 ft. 3 weight www.orvis.com/p/clearwater-3-...
Tactical Nymph Leader www.orvis.com/p/tactical-nymp...
Tippet rings www.orvis.com/p/tippet-rings/...
Deluxe Euro Nymph Fly Selection www.orvis.com/p/deluxe-euro-n...
Tactical Sighter www.orvis.com/p/tactical-sigh...
Pro Waders www.orvis.com/p/men-s-pro-wad...
Pro Wading Jacket www.orvis.com/p/men-s-pro-wad...
Dri Release Printed Hoodie www.orvis.com/p/drirelease-pr...
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[@shanemorrison21]

Biggest tip is from 37 to 38 minutes. Cast and leave rod tip lifted towards flies as they pendulum down to the bottom while stripping line for tension. Don’t start leading the flies right away or the strike zone will be decreased and the flies may never pendulum to the bottom. That pendulum motion allows the flies to drift freely with the current exactly like any other type of food that naturally flows through the river. Trout go nuts for that natural free drift whole euro nymphing. It’s addicting.

[@MrHubris1]

Tom, you’re a natural at making videos like this. So well done. Thanks!

[@loydtruss]

Thanks so much for sharing this technique with us beginners concerning Euro Nymphing. I tried the technique yesterday on my home tailrace and found out pretty quick I needed some more instruction. After watching this presentation I found out where I was making mistakes with the presentation and drift.

[@mattspurlin5077]

This is a fantastic intro to euro nymphing. While I've been fly fishing for years, euro style is completely new to me and a technique that I've wanted to add to my arsenal for quite some time. I fished euro style for the first time yesterday in gin clear, low flow conditions in the infamous Cheesman Canyon, a gorgeous fishery with monster browns and rainbows, but notoriously well-educated fish. I followed George Daniel's tips for making your own leader, casting form and his guidelines for ensuring direct contact with your point fly at all times, and ended up landing a beautiful, uber-healthy 22" rainbow in a fast-moving shallow current, where an indicator set up would simply have not worked. While everyone seems to have their own style and techniques, George Daniel's are a great place to start.

[@gregkosinski2303]

This is an exceptionally well put together instructional. Exceptionally well organized and shot, and the diagrams really add a lot. EDIT at 12:40 I thought there was going to be a metal interlude. Please put a metal interlude in your next masterpiece, Orvis.

[@joemarlow5209]

A most excellent info-packed presentation. Thanks loads gentlemen!

[@lydiedevred2801]

George is a great instructor. Thank you so much for this exceptional video.

[@rosenbauert]

You are most welcome.

[@grecopena]

Great coaching! Thanks guys! This makes so much sense.

[@NatureIntoAction]

thanks George and Orvis! Excellent

[@rosenbauert]

You are welcome.

[@Thespanglerangler]

I watched this as a primer to my first euro nymphing experience this past weekend. I managed to hook 5-6 wild rainbows but landed 3. I came back and rewatched it today and I think I learned more the second time around than the first!

[@daveinnh3410]

Wow! Got to watch two of my go-to guys euronymphing my old home waters! Thanks guys!

[@rosenbauert]

You are most welcome.

[@tightliningmd]

Hey the privilege of taking a class with George. He is the REAL deal. That guy is a master teacher and angler. Such a great ambassador for the sport. I appreciate Orvis putting this out. Many people pay good money for solid content for this. I know it certainly helped me for the next time i hit the stream and film. Thank you!

[@rosenbauert]

So glad it helped. George is the best

[@thomastoras1412]

Wow - thank you for this video.

[@holyworrier]

Some wonderful instruction here. Thanks. I'm headed for the river tomorrow with my new rod and rig. The famous Little Red River, my main fishing flow for 50 years.

[@brooktroutangler5917]

Tom reppin his Three Rivers Lodge hat.......love it

[@truthseeker5890]

This is an especially good video... very detailed. "Very detailed" is correct. The "Two-Turn Orvis Tippet Knot," (tying on the dropper line), is major good info... precisely what I needed to see. Looping around the bottom of the initial loop, prior to going through the loop twice, is what makes this "one easy step" better than just a straight "Surgeons Knot." This video is fabulous!! Thank you, guys!

[@SurfSkagit]

It’s sooooo much information here to only be watched once. I’m literally transfer GDaniel euro nymphing technique to the surf, and my game world change for ever. It’s hard to believe. Is coming to the surf like it or not guys, simply because it’s fascinating, easy and productive.😍 Thank you for sharing!!

[@rosenbauert]

Interesting...

[@shad3128]

will study this for sure, never tried euro nymphing or studied the setups. rookie at fly fishing but these videos help a lot!

[@herkimerjay]

Thank you for this video

[@TheXeniaman]

A great education in this video. I have watched it several times. I can't quite make the leap to a mono rig, but the concept certainly makes sense.

[@stephennolin8129]

Thank you just with a few tips on euro nymphing you gave I caught my new PB 19” 3-4# in center VA. I was doing a few thing wrong. thank you again

[@orvisguidetoflyfishing]

That is awesome!

[@ToniBoordane]

I knew those spots.. knew that was my home river. So cool.

[@christopherkwasny5333]

That was Badass! Super helpful as I just ordered my Orvis euro nymph rod. Can’t wait to test what I’ve learned

[@westsidewil]

Which one did you order?

[@tightliningmd]

What model? Recon, Clearwater, Helios? All have pretty good rods! I use a Syndicate (sorry Orvis)

[@rosenbauert]

Hope you enjoy the rod.

[@vinesh969]

*Used this rod recently on a river hike in NH. It performed beautifully **enjoyable.fishing** recommend as I had hoped it would, on a whole heap of river smallies using tiny torpedoes and tubes.*

[@janphillips1093]

Enjoyed very much and great to see Tom being the student! I did wonder if Tom would adopt or stick to indicator and fly line

[@PJCatch]

Good stuff, thanks!

[@rosenbauert]

You are welcome

[@jackhuminski3390]

This is a sick video. I thought euro nymphing was super complex and kind of daunting until now

[@kenkisty5273]

Why do you say it's sick? I thought it was informative and easy to understand.

[@Pwrcritter]

George.. a serious dude who knows his stuff!

[@chasinbowsnbrowns3657]

Great informative video that I can watch over and over ! George is the real deal when it comes to nymphing and I own every book he has wrote ! I have learned the method and am confident when I’m on the water that I’m going to be on fish ! Great job guys !!

[@rosenbauert]

He is the best!

[@alessandrobargellini6445]

Fantastic ...la magia della Ninfa 😉

[@ronaldmcdonald3965]

Well, I just learned something new today. Orvis customer since 1972. Recently retired so updating myself. It sounds like what Ted Fay used to do on the Upper Sacramento River in Northern California in the 50s/60s. We didn't have the equipment back then. We didn't have the 10 foot rods with 2-3 weight line We weren't using buoyant indicators back then We just wrapped lots of lead wire around the shank of the hook Waded upstream and cast behind rocks.

[@velofisher2]

Wow!! This was a wonderfully insightful show. It truly showed what I like best about the technique. It draws and engages all you senses. Its intense in a very enjoyable way. I usually leave a stream after fishing this way like I do after a good workout on my bike satisfied & ready for a nap.😉👍🤜🤛

[@rosenbauert]

Thanks to you for introducing me to George!

[@trevorgreen2370]

That was really interesting. A great overall presentation and some great advice and detailed information. Thank you for sharing.🇦🇺

[@dougknapic3103]

Great video. New to this. Where did you get the little pack on the front of your waders?

[@MrHubris1]

Tom, can I ask a question? The full leader length is what? Is the technique all leader, or does the fly line come beyond the tip of the rod? If not, you’re using Chameleon line to make the leader 25 ft? Hope this isn’t too many questions. Thanks!

[@MrEchskech]

George's tip on the surgeon knot to clinch knot dropper transfer has just won everything!

[@musphuss]

Any chance can give me the time at which he discusses that in the video?

[@jamesd.swanson2935]

Anyone with same indicator on my type can cast the same with Indicator on or High stick . Once line is below is loaded to cast ahead easy to pointed by arm to any area destined by tip of Fly Rod NP. Few times and never false cast in most good nymph fishing Tom.Noticed you hang up on bottom often ? i cast 3 flies 2 droppers NP You!

[@tommelville8771]

George and Tom what’s learning experience thanks. How does George organize the weighted fly in his box?

[@orvisguidetoflyfishing]

Good question and you can check with George here: www.livinonthefly.com

[@westsidewil]

What kind of net does George have? I like that it has a long handle. What a great video!!

[@tightliningmd]

That net is made by FishPond. I have a CatchCam net, that is similar, but allows for filming too. If you want a cheaper version, but still good, Frabill makes one as well. The Fishpond I believe runs around $150.

[@legnoferro]

Amazing video. I euro nymph with a Echo Shadow II 3wt which I can extend from 10 feet to 11 feet. What fly line do you recommend? Keep these videos coming✌🏻

[@rosenbauert]

Sorry this is an Orvis video I would check with the good folks at Echo

[@jackdonachy9906]

Except for the reel and the weighted flies, this is very similar to the way Japanese masters fish tenkara rods - which are often 14 to 16 feet long. Deadly. This (Euro nymphing or the tenkara presentation style - with the sighters rather than strike indicators) is an especially effective method for presenting salmon egg patterns.

[@67polara]

I'm new to fly fishing but maybe not. The best trout fishing back home in Alaska I did was with a spin rod and no sinkers just a hook and was definitely 'Tenkara' style. I just sat above a sizable pool and dropped my single egg on hook right in then lifted. Had my limit of dollies for breakfast in zero time.

[@richardcontant4659]

Again, Bravo.

[@rosenbauert]

Thanks

[@protopiper5567]

Anyone know the specifics for how he made that leader?

[@dducharme84]

What black shirt was George wearing?

[@everythingflytv507]

Heres a problem I have encountered with my short leader setup. Using a short leader setup typically I have the euro nymph line maybe out of the top guide a MAX of a foot. I get line twist.. Its to the point where my euro nymph mono core line starts twisting all the way down to the reel.. Any idea if this is caused by me or just naturally happens.. Anyways I ended just putting about a 15ft section of chameleon on the back end of the leader and problem seems to be solved.

[@rosenbauert]

Good problem solving. I would stick with it.

[@TheSteelheadStation]

What about fishing very deep pools or deep fast runs? How do you get down without a ton a split shot?

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Tie your own flies with lead wire or tungsten beads... but it is a fly rod after all... you can’t dredge with it...

[@keiranrooker7981]

Waders are also important with this method since if your to far out with your nymphs you can’t properly tightline nymph Hense the reason they use 10 foot rods not 7 foot rods

[@tightliningmd]

Good point. I think a 10' rod is a must. Most specifically a 2-4 wt. I have a 3 :)

[@shakeyfly]

Is this considered fly fishing or it's own thing like tenkara?

[@Belbivdevoe]

Lance Egan says the top fly is the point and should always be the heaviest.. I wondered if you could get Lance on the Pod

[@jdigioia1130]

This is not what I heard while watching his videos. Take a look at what he and Devin say as it seems to be in line what George is saying here. Excellent video BTW!!

[@inthemomentflyfishing1394]

I believe that's when using an indicator

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

This is very difficult to do on most river systems. The issue is getting to the fish without spooking them. Get too close, and they dont eat.

[@kirkwould]

You want to lean this technique look up Lance Egan. Modern Nymphing changed my life

[@mt.hoodangler8733]

Game changing, I barley touch floating line anymore😅

[@mikegnoinski7402]

Where on the Farmington River is this?

[@rosenbauert]

Various spots up and down the river

[@ToniBoordane]

Go search! I knew some of these spots immediately

[@jeffknowles3952]

How heavy of a fly would you need to do this? I would imagine you wouldn't have enough weight to get down.

[@ronaldfisher222]

Mono Rig ?

[@tightliningmd]

This set up is a little different. They don't use the long butt section. I believe George directly connects his sighter to euro fly line. Whereas for the Mono Rig, which I use, there is use of Maxima Chamleon Line for like 20-24 ft before you get to tippet rings and sighter. Such a great system. I do a couple videos on it as well. Definitely my go to!

[@clammerify]

Vacuum up fish with euro nymphing. Feels weird to tell others in the parking lot that I got 18 fish and they tell you that they got skunked. Plus you can fish fast runs and riffles that traditional fly fisherman skip so you get water to yourself!

[@tightliningmd]

So right! I actually fish less water then what most people do. I am hunting for runs and riffles, whereas a lot of people skip it right over. I actually don't care for the pools as much. Give me some rain/clouds and put me in the moving water :)

[@rosenbauert]

Great to spread the pressure around.

[@augustonthefly]

Can 100% be done with shot. Dropper loops on nymphs with shot below are actually more effective than abeadhead. The fly is in the zone for even longer. Crazy a person who's been doing this for only a few years telling "the nymph guy" this, seems like a no brainer to me. Tick the bottom with shot below a nymph on a loop. Free motion.

[@dlou1337]

Watch it all...

[@TroutYeah]

Uncle George!

[@rickchandler2570]

Seems very similar to how I fish Tenkara

[@miggru1952]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@LetortAngler]

Like your vids- but minor suggestion. When it comes to Brook trout streams I’d be cautious of naming them on social media. Instead just mention the general area youre fishing, like Grand Canyon PA, or Pine Creek Tribs.. These little treasure of a streams can’t handle much pressure before the fishing suffers.

[@zoshhhbuddd]

Like people don't already know about pine creek, kettle creek, etc.?

[@mmsfishing]

They said it was the Farmington river, a place very popular to fish. They aren’t naming a trickle in the woods with big fish, they are naming a river that is known all over the place.

[@djclement9928]

Where’s Antoine??

[@rosenbauert]

Lurking in the background.

[@dianerollston9958]

unreal

[@davidreed7718]

Stick your $ 1,000 dollar rods, I've gone back to Fenwick rods. There cheaper and have a lifetime warranty.

[@briggs13a]

Euro nymphing is gay and so is the word trigonometry in the great outdoors

[@rosenbauert]

I was wondering where all the stupid trolls were......

[@stayhuman12]

Call the waaahmbulance! 😭😭😭