FANTASTIC Winter Streamer action (Euro Style)

Had an incredible early winter day Jigging Streamers with the Euro rod on some wild tailwater Rainbows in western, VA. It is one of my favorite tactics for winter fishing. It is a super active way to fish, you cover a lot of water, and are always looking for those aggressive fish that simply can't pass up a nice piece of protein.
The streamer of the day was my Honey Badger Sculpin. Olive in a size 8 with a 4mm bead. I concentrated on the slower cuts and deeper pools off the main current. I was into fish almost the entire day.
Jigging Streamers is highly effective, especially in the winter. It is something that I really recommend adding to your bag of tricks.
I give you a few tips as I bring you along fishing with me.
Hope you enjoy. Tight lines!
Cory
Rod: T&T Contact ll 10ft 9in 2wt.
Reel: Galvan GEN 3.5
Line: Airflo Euro braided line
Leader: 29 feet of .16mm Pezon & Michel Color line Pink/white to a tippet ring
Tippet: Cortland Ultra 5x
• How to tie the Honey B...
#flyfishing #troutfishing #outdoors

[@user-wv1nc8yu1n]

The sport should have more people like yourself

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Super nice of you to say, John. Appreciate you watching and tight lines to you!

[@captainkoo]

I’ve learned so much tying and fishing technique from you ! You’re a great tier, fisherman, teacher and human being ! I notice that you fight fish on the reel as opposed to stripping . I like the to fight them on the reel as well , using the drag as a tool.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad the videos have been helpful and nice of you to say!! I do like to fight fish on the reel, especially with thin leaders and tippet-you have to use that drag, along with the rod for protection...Plus it keeps the leader on the reel with less chance of tangling around something. Appreciate you watching and tight lines!

[@captainkoo]

@@OldDominionTroutBum great thinking ! Thanks again . Cheers 🥂!

[@LTrain23]

Great tips Cory!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad they were helpful, DV. Thanks for watching!

[@rayjock4400]

As always great tips and a ton of stud Bows! Great video Cory!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks so much, Ray. Those bow were nice for sure. Appreciate you watching!

[@williamlee2335]

Thanks for another good instructional video! I always look forward to your new vids.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Really appreciate you watching, William. Tight lines to you!

[@PiscatorUK-Fishing]

Awesome as always, well done Cory another great video. Tight lines for 2024

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, PiscatorUK. Glad you enjoyed. Tight lines to you as well for 2024. Cheers!

[@scottmacdonald9269]

You were having a heck of a day. Well done and fun to watch.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks so much, KingsRiver. It was a fun day for sure. Appreciate you watching. Tight lines to you!

[@pietka68]

Another great video! I really enjoyed it. Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Piotr! Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching.

[@seads4142]

Thank you for another great video Cory!Always looking forward for more videos from you .Each one is unique and interesting to watch and there is always something to learn. Wishing you Happy New Year!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate you watching, Sead! Glad you enjoy them. Thanks so much and tight lines in 24!

[@uni_shadow164]

Cory, what a fun video to watch! Planning a trip on Sunday. I will have a rod loaded with a streamer jig!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Uni! Tight lines to you on Sunday. The jigged streamer is a good one to start with for sure!

[@Tjk186]

Happy New Year Cory! ...just wanted to say a big 'thank you' to you for all that I've learned from you e.g. tying tips, reading the water, finessed fishing techniques et al ...I enjoy my days at the vise and fishing on the river for wild fish so much more these days, based on focusing on fewer things and doing them well with confidence...really appreciate all that you share with us

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Happy New Year, TK! Nice of you to say, my friend! I'm glad all of it is helpful. Hope 2024 brings you many tight lines. Cheers!!

[@jameshill8548]

You had a great winter day. That jig pattern is killer.🔥

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, James! Hope you tie some up. I'm sure it will be a good one for you, as well!

[@jeffblair5352]

Honey badger ain’t worried bout no cold weather! Awesome as usual. Thanks!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

That's right....Honey Badger don't give a $h#@! Appreciate you watching, JB!

[@tomlevine9889]

Thanks for the great content and instruction. Been only fishing for three seasons. Watching your videos has changed my game. Using the ultra light leader and learning the patience to get great casts and effective drifts. I'm killing it relative to last year and have the other anglers scratching their heads. Gotta admit, I love that. Keep 'em coming. Really appreciate you. Happy new year!!

[@steelhead6368]

Totally agree... Same here. Everyone on the river complaining that there are no fish this season and things are really slow. I've been landing 1-2 steelheads every outing 2 times a week. First season euro style for steelhead and wow what a difference.

[@tomlevine9889]

The best part is the ability to read the water and KNOW there are fish there. Amazing my friends with 30+ yrs of experience. @@steelhead6368

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad the videos have been helping! Thin is the way to go for sure. Appreciate you watching, tight lines and Happy New Year!

[@hotspotnymphing]

Great job! You crushed them on the jig streamer! Thanks for sharing the honey badger sculpin, it’s been working for me on lakes and rivers as well

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Justin! It was a great day for sure. Glad the Honey Badger is being good to you. It’s one of my favs. Thanks for watching!

[@davidbole8574]

Great information and another great video. Love the new logo too.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks so much, David! Glad you love the logo as well. Tight lines to you!

[@Brep17]

Always looks forward to an ODTB vid drop. Nice looking Bows

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Brett! Thanks for watching. Tight lines to you!

[@keithcorodimas8093]

Thanks for sharing.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate you watching, Keith. Tight lines to you.

[@keithcorodimas8093]

Always (watching, but lines not so tight)

[@pawoodsnwater7551]

Happy New Year Cory! Some beautiful hefty bows! Tying up some jig streamers right now. Awesome stream👍🏻.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Happy New Year to you, Scott! Commit to those jig streamers-they will be good to you! Really do love the stream-it's a good one. Here's to lots of fish in 24!

[@chasinbowsnbrowns3652]

That’s a nice looking river right there, reminds me of the Farmington! Nice work picking off some really nice fish! I can tell in your voice how much fun you were having! There’s nothing better when it all comes together out there , pretty much you tune everything else out and your locked in a zone , nothing better! Tight lines and have a great 2024 on the water!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Tony! It is a beautiful river river in a beautiful setting as well. I was having a blast! Completely agree...nothing better. Tight lines to you and here's to an awesome 2024!

[@dalesheehan9404]

Hey Cory! Great video, very instructive as usual,you nailed some nice ones there. It’s another great option for sure.When I’m not lazy I do well jigging streamers,super effective.The good thing is it’s constant motion and it takes your mind off of the fact that you’re half frozen. Tightlines and Happy New Year my friend!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Dale! Appreciate it-a great day for sure. Jigging Streamers is definitely one of my go-tos this time of year. Keeps you nice and warm ;). Tight lines to you, as well. Here's to a great 24!

[@garymadison7049]

Happy New Year! Since discovering the Honey Badger I don’t leave home w/o a row of them in my box. Looking forward to fishing them this Winter.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Happy New Year to you, Gary! Love that you never leave home without the Honey Badger. It's a good one! Tight lines!

[@bentpolski]

Man Oh Man what a Day! Nice!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

They were cooperating for sure, Thomas. Appreciate you watching and tight lines!

[@Trout.Nymphers]

I tied your honey badger and that thing sure catches fish, especially in colder weather. Nothing shy of awesome dude. Keep it up.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

The HB is a good one, Trout Nymphers. This is the time of the year where you will see it on my line the most. Thanks for watching!

[@adamsflyco5555]

So many beautiful rainbows wish we had more here in pa

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks Adams Flyco....but PA does have those beautiful brownies! Tight lines and appreciate you watching!

[@fudd126]

Howdy Cory wow honey badger kicked ass. Beautiful looking bows .. i’m heading out in the morning. PS love the cigar trout logo peace✌🏻

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

The Honey Badger was good to me, Fudd. Tight lines to you tomorrow. Appreciate you watching and glad you like the logo. Peace!

[@mikeney5113]

Beautiful fish corey

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Mike. Tight lines to you!

[@richfilakovsky5251]

Hi Cory, another great video.Your teaching skills really helped myself and many others up their euro game. I tied a bunch of your Honey Badger with slight modifacations and absolutely smoked the trout on my home river.The Honey Badger is a very durable tie and caught well over 30 fish all with the same fly! Thanks again for the video and the tying tutorial!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Rich. Glad the videos have been helpful. And glad the Honey Badger has been good to you! Happy you smoked them on it! Make sure you retire that fly-30 fish on the same fly deserves to be hung up in a place for retirement and memories. Continued success to you. Appreciate you watching!

[@tonystarksification]

Nice rainbows. Excited to hit the steelhead this weekend.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Mitchell. Tight lines to you this weekend.

[@NJTroutSniffer]

Hammered some wild bows and browns after work today at Mossy Creek in North Western VA. Using pretty much the same set up. Nice to finally have rain around these here parts considering we were in severe drought around a month ago. I think running anything bigger than a size 10 hook makes it tough to get a good hook set because of all the play at the rod tip. I feel they hook themselves better and less of a chance of the fish shaken it off. Good to see another video posted. Hope a lot more people take the advice of these micro leader set-ups because it really does ups your Euro game!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Mossy has some hefty brownies in there, NJTS. Congrats on your afternoon. I use a size 8 all the time and have no problem with the hookups. With sharp barbless hooks-you can drive the hook home with the flick of your wrist. There is no doubt that going thinner is a big help for people. Appreciate you watching and tight lines to you.

[@anthonyb1661]

What a day indeed! Quality and quantity will help to keep you a bit warmer and the a towel to dry off is a must have. How about those gloves? I do use wool but looking for another option. Thanks again for takes us along.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Definitely keeps you warmer, Anthony! Both the towel and the catching fish part! The gloves are Orvis Fingerless Fleece. Had them for a couple of seasons. Really like them. Always good to have an extra pair in case the first pair gets wet. Appreciate you watching and tight lines!

[@gregktm]

Epic day! No luck for me today. Esopus Creek is still running dirty. Happy New Year!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Greg. Keep at it! Appreciate you watching and Happy New Year to you, as well!

[@Littlewildtrout]

Great video Cory! You have to normally pay a guide hundreds of dollars to get this kind of on-the-water info...your videos are such an amazing free resource. Many thanks--Dustin

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Dustin! Glad they are helpful. Appreciate you watching. Tight lines to you!

[@xam1289]

Thanks for the lessons Cory. I’m a newbie, and just starting to see some success. Tied a couple of streamers on a video recommended size 2 hook. I’m out west fishing the Truckee and like the weight, but after watching your video I’m concerned the hook is too big. Thanks for all the help your videos provide. Thankful subscriber!! All the best in 2024!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks for the sub, Edge! Jigged streamers are meant to be small. 3 inches at most, therefore, you don't need a hook larger than a size 8. Another reason you don't want larger sizes is because the wire is too thick for a soft tipped Euro rod to drive the hook home on the hook set. Thinner hooks (on size 12-8) are super easy to penetrate with a quick flick of the wrist. Good luck and continued to you. Tight lines in 24!

[@snookmcdermott6894]

Nice video and nice fat rainbows Cory Have a safe and Happy New Year GOD BLESS and stay safe

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks Snook! Happy New Year to you, as well. Hope you have tight lines in 24!

[@donnywilcox7825]

Hi Cory, thank you for your continued video work. A very helpful resource. I have a few comments followed by some questions. I went drift boat fishing on the Skagit River yesterday here in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a large river with high and fast flows. My strategy was to use jig streamers on a Euro set up with a micro leader (Redington Strike 10 foot 3 weight; Redington Tilt reel; Euro fly line; 15 feet of Pezon 4x connected to 5 feet of Scientific Angler sighter 4x; tippet ring and 5 - 7 feet of Cortland 6x tippet). It was my first time using the jig streamer approach on this river. I purchased some Daniel’s UV Polar jigs from Tactical. They have a 4.6mm bead and a size 10 hook. All colors were super productive, at times. We caught beautiful rainbows, dolly’s, and some silvers as well. I used a double streamer rig on the micro leader set up. My take aways were: 1) I was super impressed at how well the set up worked in hooking and landing large fish. The bend in the rod and the tippet protection were amazing to me. I mean I couldn’t believe there weren’t any break offs with those larger fish and the exceeding fast flows. It blew me away. 2) Pretty much all of the fish caught were closer to the bank in shallower areas. It didn’t feel like I was getting down enough in the deeper area strike zones. 3) Casting was a challenge for me with off and on rainy conditions. I am still struggling doing false casts and getting distance with the micro leader. I remain comfortable and in control of about a 25 foot cast (basically the length of my full leader with fly line out to the tip of my rod). With that said, here are a couple of questions: Were you using your standard length micro leader in this video or does that length change when you are streamer fishing? Your thoughts on double as opposed to single streamers on the micro leader set up? Any revisions / modifications you would recommend to the set up I mentioned above? Thank you for your time…

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Donny. Congrats on your great day. As you experienced, a Euro rod and a micro leader with 6x can handle large fish. I'm not surprised that you caught a lot near the bank. Big, heavy flow rivers are similar no matter where you are....the fish love to hug the banks. In rainy conditions-you need to wrap your rod with mono. It will 100% help you. Your line will cast easily. Also, if you are struggling with false casting, just SLOW everything down. I suspect you are rushing a bit. You just need to wait on your backcast. One thing about getting down in deeper areas, if you are using double streamer rig-depending on how far apart you place them, you can get one streamer working against the other while trying to get them down. The closer they are, the better. And you may actually have an easier time getting one down into the strike zone. Nothing wrong with using 2 streamers at once, I just prefer one because it is more accurate. There is nothing wrong with being a great caster to 25ft. More distance will come naturally. My leader length really depends on the water/conditions I am fishing. If it is low and clear and I think I'll have to be fishing farther away-I will extend my leader. If it is "normal" conditions I may shorten it. Usually it is anywhere from 23-29ft to my tippet ring. When jigging streamers exclusively, I would go more towards 23ft, because I would want the fly line in my hand every time when working in my streamer. Hope this helps.

[@chrismiller9740]

Notice any trico activity closer to gathright? I have caught them there subtending a black perdimidge. Good show on the Bows! Good show as always. Chris

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Chris, I saw a little midge activity but nothing that stood out. I've been there sometimes in the winter and the midges were super thick and the trout get so keyed in on them. Tons of fun. Appreciate you watching!

[@richsmidtke119]

Nice job brother and stay safe

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Rich. Appreciate you watching!

[@holyworrier]

It appears that there was very little breeze out there... A blessing. And those beautiful 'bows... A friend gave me several orange honey badger streamers. After watching this video, I decided to blacken them.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

I'm happy there was no breeze, Larry. It was cold enough! The black Honey Badgers will treat you well. I use that color a lot. Thanks for watching!

[@brianhoover2294]

Thanks for yet another great video, particularly for those of us who have not been able to get out recently but have the itch for some winter fly fishing. What knot do you use for your streamer fishing?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad it helped with your cabin fever, Brian! I use a double davy when I put a streamer on. Tight lines and thanks for watching!

[@blueridgeflyguy9551]

Another great video Cory and thanks for sharing it with us. If you don’t mind, what net are you using?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Mike! My net is a Frabill 13x18. If you watch this video, I talk about how I modify it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZrSpmSorLiZg8ksi=fM-iNKnfBTovIwSA Appreciate you watching and tight lines!

[@francisrhoades5687]

Brother you sure know how to get my blood boiling ! I want to so bad try this . I've ordered the leader material. I have a 10 ft 3 wt. That should suffice. Now I gotta get some supplies to try and tie this honey badger up. God willing in 2024. I can find this or another tail water fishery that holds these iconic trout. I'm thinking this might be the pound river. Either way thank you Brother ! Happy New Yr and Tight lines to All. God Bless

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Francis-appreciate you watching. The Honey Badger is a good one. Hope 24 is good to you and you get at. Tight lines!

[@kennethsimpson2321]

Thanks very much for another fascinating video. I came across your channel a few weeks ago and have found it to be a mine of useful information and tips. I wondered what you take into consideration when choosing the 2wt over the 3wt on any given day and if you find the lighter weight rod easier when casting such a thin leader? I ask as you have converted me to micro leaders but I do find casting such a thin leader difficult with my 3wt Sage ESN particularly if there is any wind. Thanks again for such valuable content.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Glad you found me, Kenneth! And happy it's helping. The rod I choose is based on the typical weight of the fly I'll be using and/or conditions/size of stream. If I know that most of the time I'll be casting 3mm or less most of the day and occasionally going heavier-it's always a 2wt. If I am fishing heavy currents using mostly 3.3mm bugs (or more) and/or getting into a steady dose of bigger fish, I'll go with the 3wt. I use thin leaders on both. Wind shouldn't matter. Thinner is actually better in the wind, but you need to compensate for it with heavier bugs. If you watch my Madison River video, the wind was blowing 15-20mph the whole time. I was using my 3wt and a thin 4x leader. My bugs where 3.3 to sometimes 4mm based on the wind gusts. A few times I went to 3mm when the wind died down. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.

[@kennethsimpson2321]

Thanks for your reply. That makes sense. Are the beads you refer to brass or tungsten?@@OldDominionTroutBum

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@kennethsimpson2321 all tungsten beads

[@gerardtomasso4112]

Hey Cory I'm in colorado. Water temp in low thirtys. What do u think is too low for jigging streamers ?? Great job with your videos and excellent teaching thank you

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@gerardtomasso4112 Hey Gerard-the going gets tough when the temps get that low. But it is the one thing that can entice them to eat when it gets that cold. They are pretty much only eating midges and small baitfish that present themselves. Appreciate you watching. Good luck and tight lines to you!

[@jmercy5260]

Hey thanks Cory learning a lot from yiur vids. Is this the Jackson River below Gathright dam? I am moving to western VA and hoping for some good trout fishing rivers.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Jeff, Sorry I missed this. email me at: [e-mail]. Happy to help.

[@scottnock5241]

Another great one Cory !! Did you stay with the same color all day?? I wish we had water like that !!!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Scott! I stayed with olive all day. It is some good looking water. Beautiful mountains, as well. Tight lines to you in 2024!

[@timboettcher4729]

Loved your presentation at the Denver Fly Show. Had a question about your casting method. You mentioned always casting 180 degrees. When the flies are below you at the end of the drift that usually wouldn't be a 180, how do you adjust for that?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Tim! Thanks so much for coming! That’s when you have to false cast. Just make very controlled false casts and start making small micro movements to get your bugs 180 degrees behind you. Hope this helps.

[@neilmcdaniel]

I sure like your vids mate, great content and communication. I have a solution for your ice block feet. My wife got me some heated socks which sounds a bit crazy but they work well and keep the dogs warm. The brand is Mobile Warming, think she got them through Costco for $55, L/M/H settings and come with a little remote which works through your waders actually. Cheers

[@daveklimtzak4487]

Cosco has them for $79 in our area.. sporting goods stores carry them for 85 to $90.. I recommend buying another set of batteries.. that way u can run them at the high setting all day and get thru it totally comfortable... and u should buy the heated vest.. I steelhead fish the cold N.E. and has helped me survive cold water wading

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Appreciate it, Neil. And I appreciate the info on the socks. I'll use my Christams money on them! Thanks so much for watching, mate. Cheers!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@daveklimtzak4487 Thanks so much, Dave! Great stuff!

[@jamesnichols8893]

this is great Cory👏👏👏. A great day you had one question are you using a tippet ring between your leader and your tippet? Happy New Year

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks so much, James. I did have a 1mm tippet ring on. Appreciate you watching and Happy New Year to you, as well!

[@jamesnichols8893]

@@OldDominionTroutBumCory I am not asking your spot only is it public or private water?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@jamesnichols8893 it's all public, James. As a matter of fact, all I fish is public waters.

[@SaltyStripper]

Do you have your leader formula breakdown published on socials at all? Thanks Cory!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

You can see it in the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX3WeXR6rMqfaJosi=DoYEdvnKk9W0ALto I also have it listed in the description.

[@matstaley388]

I recently switched to Cortland leaders and tippet. It is unbelievably strong.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

I love their Ultra tippet, Mat. Great stuff. Appreciate you watching.

[@matstaley388]

Do you sell those Honey Badger sculpins? My tying skills aren't developed enough yet to tackle that pattern and there are some sweet spots on my local river where those could do some serious damage. (Bend, OR)

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@matstaley388 I don't sell them, but you can get some nice jigged streamer patterns from Fulling Mill. George Daniel's Sculp Snack is a good one.

[@chriscrumbley9219]

Awesome video as always. Couple questions. 1. How long is that tail in the badger sculpin when you are done tying it? 2. I notice you always fish these in cold water in the winter from this and your other video. But let’s say it’s a warmer season and you are euronymphing, what conditions will make you switch to jig streamer? Just getting into tying these and haven’t used them much. Thanks!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thanks, Chris. I've done a video on how to tie the Honey Badger. You can click on it in the description. But overall it is about 2 1/2 inches long. The tail being about 2 hooks shanks long. You will see me jig streamers a ton in the winter, but I definitely use them during the warmer months as well. I'll use them to do "clean up" on runs that I have nymphed to see if there are anymore I can pick up. But normally I'll use them early in the morning or late in the evening when you have low light conditons and bug activity has stalled or not started. Also, when the weather is really nasty (or a cold front)....storms that roll in and stay for a while. When that happens, you'll see fish go on the hunt in some skinny water. I love those conditions for jigging streamers. You will be surprised how on a sunny day a shallow run will give you small fish, then all of a sudden it gets nasty and pouring rain then, boom--there are bigger fish there. The fish will take advantage of the conditions to pick off baitfish, crayfish, etc... Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@chriscrumbley9219]

Awesome. I watch the video and heard the 2.5 inches. Wasn’t sure on the tail Length. And thanks for your thought process on when to fish them. I have a few jig streamer patterns but tend to not know when to them so they haven’t seen much action. Thanks again!!

[@thomasnorthrup9990]

Another great video Cory. Euro tips and tricks from you and others have improved my catch rate greatly. I'd like to ask your opinion on something. I'm heading toward 63 now, and the eyesight certainly hasn't gotten better. I've recently changed my 20ft section of Maxima to Chartreuse Amnesia, to help me find my sighter more quickly. Just like the area you were in the glare sometimes makes it near impossible. I have to say it has achieved it's purpose, but I'm wondering if it may affect my catch rate. Do you think that Amnesia may spook some fish? Here in Centra Ohio we fish mainly for rainbow stockers, and unfortunately this probably isn't going to be a good year to judge in that the fishery ODNR uses had a disease go through and we ended up with 1/3 stocked that we normally get, so the success rate has not been what it was in previous years. Thanks for any advice, cheers and Happy New Year!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Thomas. I use colored leaders in either pink/white or fl yellow, 100% of the time fishing for wild trout. Amnesia will not affect your catch rate. As a matter of fact, I recommend to everyone that your whole leader is colored so you can track it from your rod tip. Hope your fishing conditions improve for you. Tight lines in 24 and thanks for watching!

[@Sochmo18]

Is this the upper smith by the dam? Love that spot.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Actually Alex-it is not the Smith. These are all wild Rainbows. Appreciate you watching.

[@Sochmo18]

@@OldDominionTroutBum oh nice!! Looks great.

[@marklenderman6302]

Really enjoy your content. I'm very interested in getting some Pezon & Michel line but having a hard time locating where to buy it. Can you help ? And can you advise color and size line ? Thanks a lot. Mark

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, Mark. You can only get it from overseas. I get mine from Riversfly out of Spain. I like fl yellow or green. And for sighter, I like pink/white. You can just go straight pink/white if you like. It is called: Pezon & Michel Color Line. .18mm is 4x .16mm is 5x. I use both sizes.

[@marklenderman6302]

One more question for you Cory. George Daniel likes the Piere Sempa euro leader material from the tactical fly fisher site. Do you know how that compares to the pezon & michel? Thanks again. @@OldDominionTroutBum

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@marklenderman6302 Most guys use Sempe because it is easier to get in the states. It is very close to Pezon-the big difference is that Sempe's colors are duller. Pezon really pops and never fades. The engineering is very similar. If the duller color doesn't bother you, you won't go wrong using it.

[@marklenderman6302]

Great, thanks again!@@OldDominionTroutBum

[@STEflyguy]

I haven't fished there in years. Need to definitely get back up that way. Do you remember the flow rate that day?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Steven, It was approx 150 that day. I appreciate you watching and good luck if you get back there!

[@jh9701]

Hey Corey - great presentation in Lancaster! I'm sure you covered this in the comments of one of your other posts so please forgive the repeat question. I'm looking at the T&T Contact II 2wt vs 3wt. From the reviews I've seen, it seems as though the 2wt doesn't recover nicely and is less accurate then then 3wt. Do you have any issues with your 2wt? Do you ever find that you wish you had the 3wt vs the 2wt? Thanks in advance!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you, JH! Appreciate you coming! I use the 2wt almost exclusively on PA streams under normal conditions. It’s my favorite rod. It is extremely accurate for me and fits my slower casting stroke. It is made for lighter bugs and recovers perfectly for anything 3mm or less. If you go heavier it will be slower. I have the 3wt so I’ll use it if I’m casting heavier bugs if the currents are up and the CFS is rolling. But day in and day out, I choose the 2wt. All rods are different and are made for different styles/conditions, etc…so you really want the rod to fit your style. Slower casting strokes can adapt to any rod. Quicker strokes will have a hard time with slower action (lighter) rods. Hope this helps.

[@jh9701]

@@OldDominionTroutBum extremely helpful! Thanks for your input!

[@anthonybilenki791]

Cory, Happy Holidays! Nice vid. I’m guessing you’re dead drifting & doing some sort of a jigging motion. Correct? I haven’t started jigging yet. Will give it a shot this week. I don’t tie my flies. Sometimes wish I had the variability of a heavier/bigger bead than what’s tied on stock flies. Don’t like using split shots bc they’re something that can cause snags and also disturb the action of the fly. Ah well, a 1st world problem. Are these wild or stocked fish/holdovers? Tony

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Tony-Happy New Year to you! If you watch at around the 10:50 mark, I talk about how I am fishing the streamer, along with some other tips. If you look at Fulling Mill or Tactical Fly Fisher, you will find some great jigged streamers there. I'm not a fan of split shot either, especially on streamers-it takes away from the action. Yes-certainly 1st world problems! These are all wild fish, btw. Tight lines to you and thanks for watching.

[@BIGJ3748]

Hi Cory. Are you using any shot? Thanks

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey John. I wasn’t using any shot. I never use it-the weight is always in my flies. Appreciate you watching and tight lines to you!

[@anton_gavrilov]

What knot do you use for jig streamers? It probably was asked and answered many times but I'm new to your channel.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Anton. I use a Davy knot. Appreciate you subscribing. Tight lines to you.

[@justaman33]

Hey Cory, i think I've asked you about this before... i can't find it though if i did haha. Have you used the wapsi zment? I always use loctite. It seems like the applicator brush doesn't last nearly as long as the actual glue so I'm looking for a potential alternative. I use Sally Hansen's instead of head cement on bigger flies with collars. I like the glue on the simpler flies like perdigons. Thank you. Happy new year. Cheers. jeff

[@justaman33]

Oh and the new logo looks good. Nice work. Cheers.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Jeff. I do use Wapsi zment. It's great stuff and the brush lasts. I'm sure you will like it. Happy New Year to you, as well. Thanks for watching.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Thank you! Tight lines.

[@justaman33]

@@OldDominionTroutBum ok. Thank you.

[@alanstrober6296]

Hi - quick question. Can a 10 foot 3wt. Euro rod handle large fish? I am going to the San Juan River in March and was thinking of fishing the 3wt. there.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Alan. Your 10ft 3wt can handle any trout that swims. Good luck to you on the San Juan.

[@thedesertoutdoorsmen5166]

Cory another question do you fish that honey badger in rivers where sculpins aren’t even a food source?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Yes-They will work for you. It can represent a crayfish or even another type of baitfish.

[@anton_gavrilov]

Hello again! How do you find recovery of 2wt compared to 3wt? Devin Olsen says that 2wt is less accurate for him. Does it collapse under weight of streamers? I found a good deal on 2wt, I don't know if it is worth to pay more for 3wt. I mostly catch small fish, I'm not going to fish dry flies on this rod but I am going to fish streamers.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey, Anton-watch this video around the 21:00 mark: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKi2aK2cr9Csiposi=nwSM4_TYwW5ULo0L&t=1283 I talk about rods and my 2wt . Devin doesn't like the rod because he admittedly has a quick casting stroke, so it doesn't fit his style. For me, I love it and it's deadly accurate. You can see in the video how it performed with heavy streamers. I had my 3wt in the car and never felt like I needed to go get it. Would the 3wt have been better with heavier weight? Yes-but I know how the rod handles, so I made the appropriate adjustments. If you watch the videos that I have jigging streamers, I think in every one of them, I was using a 2wt. I fish both the 2wt and 3wt. The 2wt is my favorite. I would recommend a 2wt all day long, especially if you are catching smaller fish and using lighter weighted bugs most of the time.

[@anton_gavrilov]

​@@OldDominionTroutBum Great! I've been fishing Orvis Clearwater 10' 3wt and "the Standard Mono Rig" for 3 years and didn't pay much attention to casting. I started watching your videos, learned a lot from you and Devin and now I'm starting using a micro leader and upgrading my gear. I'm considering T&T because I want to know what the most popular and expensive rod feels like. There probably won't be noticeable difference between Orvis Clearwater and mid price rods. For this 3 years I realised, that rod versatility is not my thing and I better have a second inexpensive rod for dries in my trunk which I rarely use. Therefore, 10'9 should be the right choice for me and I can keep my old Orvis. Do you ever use 10 feet rods?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@anton_gavrilov I have a 10ft and a 10ft 9in 2wt. I use the 10ft on small streams. Great rod.

[@anton_gavrilov]

@@OldDominionTroutBum I mostly use tenkara on small streams and throw single Perdigons. My rod length can be adjusted to 8'10", 9'9" and 10'6" but I usually fish it at the max length and don't find it too long, but it doesn't have a reel.

[@davidpolk8676]

Hi Cory. Are those stocked rainbows. Just wondering?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey David- they’re all wild fish. Appreciate you watching.

[@user-zi7ov4dz6i]

just found you. are you using the 22' line or the full 82 feet of line. Thanks. ive got to step up my game, fished west NC last week. zeroed. not fun after a nine hour drive. i know you note braided line but when i go to airflow site i dont see braided euro line. i see mono and power. which one are you using

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Ron. Not sure what you mean by the 22ft or the 82ft? My leader was 29ft from my Euro line. Then approx 4ft of tippet. I was casting anywhere from 25-35ft most of the time. Hope this helps. Keep at it and good luck!

[@user-zi7ov4dz6i]

@@OldDominionTroutBum What I am talking about is the length of the euro line itself. Not leader site or tippet. They make two length of line, A shorty line 22ft and a full length of 82ft. So I guess the question is how long of Euro line do you use not including leader and tippet. Thanks for the reply. Just got notification of your reply.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@user-zi7ov4dz6i Ron, I'm using the standard 90ft Airflo Euro Nymph fly line.

[@user-zi7ov4dz6i]

thanks@@OldDominionTroutBum

[@marklenderman6302]

Hey Cory, I got my Pezon & Michel tied on. But quick question. How much do you put on your reel. And related to that, when I am watching you cast it looks like you are usually handling the euro line (not leader). Am I seeing that correctly? If so, I presume you are able to keep it between the reel and rod tip to prevent sag were it to get beyond rod tip? Thanks again. Mark

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Mark, watch this video here. I also have the setup in the description. Good luck to you and tight lines. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX3WeXR6rMqfaJosi=BA1DMiZdXWRXszrN

[@marklenderman6302]

Sorry to bother again but I can't open the link. Can you send a different way. Thanks!@@OldDominionTroutBum

[@marklenderman6302]

Neve rmind I got it , thanks.@@OldDominionTroutBum

[@marklenderman6302]

Quick update. My first outing with this leader system was awesome. I tripled my catch rate on a stream that I frequent. Had such a great time. I was on the Raven's Fork in Cherokee NC. Since I live in Asheville I often go to the managed catch and release section managed by the tribe. Lot's of big rainbows and there is also the occasional wild brown. If you're ever interested in hitting that look me up . Would love to fish with you. Mark

[@thedesertoutdoorsmen5166]

Can you say what your leader is again? Or where you can purchase? Thanks!

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

It is Pezon & Michel Color Line. You can only get it from overseas. I use Riversfly out of Spain. Thanks for watching.

[@thedesertoutdoorsmen5166]

@@OldDominionTroutBum thank you sir!

[@MrTenkara]

I recently moved to Southwest Virginia, can you please tell me what river that is?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Out of respect for the other anglers that fish there, I won't name rivers unless they are super well-known and have countless articles/books written about them. Thanks for watching and hope you understand.

[@arthururban8340]

it may be the video however it appears that you’re not really casting further than say 25 feet? is that accurate?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Hey Arthur. I would say most of my casts where 25-35ft. Thanks for watching.

[@arthururban8340]

@@OldDominionTroutBumappreciate that. and not to be overly scrupulous, but generally as the drift goes past you it is approx 15 ft away from you? i’m asking all these questions as I think I’m just plain casting too far.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@@arthururban8340 everything is situational. Every cast and drift can and is different when jigging streamers. If I am casting straight up stream and working back to me, by the time it gets in front of me it might be 15 feet or less away. But if I am casting 30ft up and across, it will be farther away when it goes by. Remember, you are actively working your streamer, moving it along. Sometimes I'll cast to a spot, work it 5-10ft then re-cast. Think of it as fishing for bass with a conventional rod. Some cast are short, some long, some in-between. You are going to work your lure back to you based on those cast and what you want to cover. It's the same concept when working streamers.

[@arthururban8340]

@@OldDominionTroutBumawesome thanks so much. and I reckon the same thinking is applied to drifting nymphs while euronymphing?

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

@arthururban8340 when drifting nymphs, you want to make sure they stay in the same seam. So the farther you cast away from you (across the stream), the shorter the drift length will be because eventually it will cut across the current.

[@philipvankampen3394]

5:35 Yep, gotta keep your hands dry.

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Right on. Appreciate you watching.

[@fishin360]

starting with an empty reel. I need to see the whole rigging process…

[@OldDominionTroutBum]

Every fly reel should have backing. After that, you can watch this video here to see my setup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX3WeXR6rMqfaJosi=ul8hxg15CfhK4AL_