FRIDAY FILLER - SETTING UP A NYMPH RIG

It's Friday Filler time!!
This week I show you my set up when I am nymphing for trout. I'll take you through step by step and explain how and why I do what I do.
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Rods:
Loop Q / 6 Weight - www.loopflyfishing.co.nz
Reels:
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Line:
Scientific Anglers Amplitude MPX Floating line 6 Weight
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Lanyard:
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Waders:
Redington Sonic Pro HD - www.redington.com
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Backpack:
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Net:
Rising - risingfish.net

[@austintrenkamp8205]

Perfect! Thank you!, wow what a beautiful fish too!!!

[@barneyomulligan9739]

Thanks Alex, I'm really enjoying "Friday Filler".

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Wikid bro, thanks for the feedback🤙 Stoked you are liking it

[@camlocarter3742]

Thank you for actually explaining how and why you do what you do in the video. You answered most of the questions I had floating around in my head regaurding your nymphing rig set up 🤙 Legend mate. Maybe a dry dropper friday filler closer to summer

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Brilliant mate. Glad it all made sense. Def will do a dry dropper one 🤙

[@jshillkiller2262]

Good vid bro👍hooked on your vids.. you're one blessed fella living there..NSW aus here..

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man, stoked you dig the channel 💪

[@craigwheaton2506]

Your videos are so helpful mate, thank you

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Stoked they help you out with your fishing journey bro💪

[@jcureton2451]

You greatly simplified making your own leader, which I’ve been wanting to do. Everything else I’ve seen has like 10 diff sections and not worth it but now I shall be doing it like this 👍🏼

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Awesome bro. I hope it works out for you dude. Simple is always best!

[@ryankeys3312]

Hi Alex, thank for the vids. Please do a video on what leaders you use for dry fly, wet fly and nymphing and why please. Many thanks

[@jlush444]

Alex... the Friday filler coming through with the goods: Love this approach to leader made easy. Cheers bro. 👍

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Noice dude. Hope it helps 👊

[@Sam.Nelley]

So helpful!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Cool bro. I’m happy it helps you. 🤙

[@11happychap]

Great clip for the beginner. I tend to use straight line all the way through for nymphing and only tapper it for dry fliy fishing. Thanks for sharing.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

That’s what I do as well. Thanks for commenting 👊

[@richardbarrett7544]

Alex, does a real hardcore trout bum has longer arms than most people? Ha! Ha! Best wishes buddy, nice work again and it clearly works. You should have seem some of my long dry fly leaders, when I fished the chalk streams in France on holiday, 24' was the normal, crazy hay buddy?? Wonderfull work again, the camera just works in your hands.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks heaps bro!

[@joeyhooper3]

I just found your channel recently and wish I had found it sooner. Thanks for the tips

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Better late than never I guess!!! Glad you are enjoying it, feel free to spread the word!!!🤙

[@jeffsmith569]

Alex great info! Another awesome video.... Keep them coming!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Cool buddy, will do! 💯

[@johnkinsfather64]

Yes, has a screw top with a center grove and a rubber washer. Once you lay the tippet in the grove and tighten can be moved up and down by just loosening slightly. Isn’t as light as a Thingabobber but can be moved more readily. Also 1/2” size often adequate to suspend a 2 fly rig with split shot. Move up to 3/4 if water rough.

[@scottbakersb]

Great video Alex always looking forward to Friday's keep it up

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Cheers mate. 👊

[@bertauto1]

Awesome tips & tricks !

[@704EX]

Really cool footage showing your setup and pulling one out. From Texas

[@ecomed-davidhagan2996]

Some good tips there! Thanks!

[@Jonset93]

Damn, make so damn good videos! Quality videos all the way! Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴

[@waynenaylor5734]

Cheers Alex, that was really helpful, and another awesome jack!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Cool man. Glad it helps dude

[@rodlawson160]

Thanks

[@dragonflynz1176]

Love every your video mate !! Keep going Alex !

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man, will do🤙

[@DavidQuin]

Super cool vid

[@TrippinOnTrout]

👊 cheers man

[@bobsherman810]

THANKS AGAIN ALEX SAY TO YOU AND BIG G MAN.. ALL THE BEST TO U BOTH IN NEW YEAR STAY SAFE .. YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS BOB..

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Happy Xmas mate. Have a good one!!

[@william-bill-janicki5999]

Awesome video - do you ever use split shot when nymphing? If so, what conditions?

[@patricknoveski6409]

Good one Alex. Support u bro. Thanks for sharing.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks Patrick, appreciate it mate👍

[@camopotato]

Mean. Just what I needed!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Cool man

[@iainbrownoutandabout9188]

I've always fished without an indicator but might give it another try om the basis of watching yourself and other NZ Fisho's. Some deep water I like to actually let my fly line submerge to get down really deep.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Both techniques have their place but it’s fun to mix it up for sure. Give it a nudge, you might just like it!!

[@jamesbowmanphotography]

Super helpful thank you! Can you please let me know what knots you’re using to attach flies / dropper? It looked record time on film!!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Go back through my Fillers and you will find a tutorial on it. It’s a good one to know🤙

[@natureandfishing24]

Good Tips.

[@Sean-id1pn]

👍🏻

[@JoshuaReidBackpacking]

woowooo!!!

[@tomharris9045]

Great video again , ever fished the Pohangina river before near Palmy North? Heard that has some good fishing.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks dude. No I never heard of that one🤷‍♂️

[@johngarratt3556]

Question! Your 101 is weighted to get down and search ... the 2nd fly... weighted or not?... keep up the good work man! Johnny

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Up to you bro. Can be either!

[@GaryP747]

Love your work! Looking forward to my first NZ experience in March 2022. Hope I have some spare $ to grab you or Gareth for a day. In fact I'll make sure I do :-)

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Hope you make it here mate. 🤙🤙

[@GaryP747]

Cheers, I've started implementing the plan, new 6 weight (Radian) and AlpenX Reel, Scientific Anglers Infinity Amplitude FW and most of the flies you & Garth have in your top 10, new waders & boots (way overdue). Step 2, lots of casting practice! Thanks for your brilliant video's and inspiration 👌✌

[@joziflyfishing]

Awesome video as always. Really enjoy your channel. Would you mind sharing the knot you use to tie on fly to tippet, noticed in some of your videos that you use a very quick simple knot, i normally use the Penny Knot which is awesome, but curious to learn the knot you use. Thanks

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man. Tune in next week for that knot🤙🤙

[@jamesandkatemckay428]

What are the reasons for not just using a tappered leader off the shelf? Can i still use tubing on tappered leader? Takes me ages setting this up. Loving the videos. Ive been looking for ages for instuctional stuff like this!

[@bobbylolimg1928]

Nice

[@stevejuicy4568]

Great work Alex, loving the Friday filler. Quick question - which knot do you use to attach the fly to leader Cheers

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man. Tune in next Friday for that video

[@fahri822]

nice brother

[@ROBAILEY5]

Alex I have been using the NZ indicator here in Tennessee, USA with 12ft 6x tapered leaders and have been having a hell of a time keeping them from slipping down reducing my depth. Love the system and presentation is there anything you do to avoid this or am I just a moron. Never had it happen with heavier line but this is clear skinny water with spooky fish.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

I know the problem you’re having bro. The issue is that there’s not enough wool to hold the indicator in place at the lighter end of your rig due to the thinner diameter. Try bulking it out a bit with a little bit of extra wool - that will sort it. Either that or don’t use a tapered leader - when I nymph, I just use the same line straight through as it helps you flies sink quicker. I did a Filler on it a few weeks ago. Hope this helps a bit

[@ROBAILEY5]

Thanks Bro keep up the good content you’re killing it.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

ROBAILEY5 Thanks man, let me know how you get on

[@joedas4563]

❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍👌

[@nickjones8032]

Man I’ve been wasting money on tapered leaders...Could you show us the knot you use to tie on your flies and also that perfection loop you mentioned?? Thanks for sharing 🤙🏽

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Wikid bro. Fly to tippet knot next week🤙

[@YoutubeTM432]

8:30 on is just surreal.. and 10:00 😲

[@HareNcopA]

Love these types of video. What model GoPro are you using?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Just a Go Pro 5 bro 🤙

[@samblack5969]

Hey Alex. Great vid mate super informative..does your indicator set up slide up and down on its own with false casting? I have that trouble sometimes, am i not using enough wool.? Where do you buy your tubing mate? Cheers, Sam

[@TrippinOnTrout]

If your indicator is sliding from casting then you dont have enough wool. It wants to be snug enough that the only way it will move if if you physically do it yourself. You can get small and large tubing from nz strike Indicator company. Just google it🤙

[@samblack5969]

@@TrippinOnTrout thanks Alex for your info. Tight lines mate

[@johnkinsfather64]

Is the wool indicator a matter of preference I find Airlock 1/2” or 3/4 my preference. Easy connect very fast for up and down.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Is the airlock a plastic indicator? Plastic indicators are illegal here in nz

[@doubsriviereyg]

👍🥂

[@trevhaines6809]

Looks fiddly bro, but you nailed it. Not sure what's going on with the accent though!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Hey my bro👊 Accent...?! Don’t know what you mean 😄

[@thor_6886]

Awesome looking jack at the end, mate. And a very interesting, clear, vid. What's the 101 nymph you mentioned as your bomb?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Yeah was a wikid fish that aye bro🔥 The 101 from Cat 3 flies - basically a stonefly heavy thing..

[@TrippinOnTrout]

docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/917ab9_5320bdff91c34b5b95879123ac775ea8.pdf

[@thor_6886]

@@TrippinOnTrout Thanks for taking the time to post that link. Do you think the rubber legs on the 101 make a difference versus say a basic Hare n Copper style tungsten bomb?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thor_68 I think the rubber legs def give it some extra movement in the water yes. I don’t know whether or not how much/if any more effective than a basic hare and copper jobbie - i think the more important thing is that it sinks quick and gets your flies down deep and into the zone effectively.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thor_68 I do catch a lot of fish on it though..🤷‍♂️

[@ctylerforrest]

Love the vids, you make me want to live in New Zealand those trout are incredible. Question, what knot is that you are tying flies on with? Looks so simple, doesn’t appear to be a clinch knot unless you edited part of it out.

[@ctylerforrest]

oops never mind, I found it!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Nice one. It’s a great knot🤙

[@anumhc6804]

Hiya, what is the knot you tie from your dropper fly to the point fly? I''ve got my fathers fly set up, but unfortunately never got the chance to learn the art of fly fishing from him, so I'm here trying to learn as much as i can. Many thanks

[@TrippinOnTrout]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYvZYXp9app1ZtE

[@stevedowling2365]

Nice reel.Colour🤔

[@cliveevans9948]

Hi. I recently tried the NZ indicator system with natural wool which got waterlogged and sunk in no time. Do you constantly treat the wool with something?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

A bit of look aquel here and there but just make sure that you are using enough wool to deal with the weight of the flies and the water you are fishing Also drag can be an issue that will sink your indicator

[@AdriftFishing]

Nice simple rig. What set up are you fishing for the larger deeper rivers like the Tongariro?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

The same rig bro, I just make adjust the length of the leader to suit the water I am fishing. If I need to fish really deep then I’ll just lengthen the overall length of the rig but everything else stays the same.

[@AdriftFishing]

Yeah right. I’ve been doing euro style down there. Tight line with a 20’ leader. Makes me feel retarded casting it due to the weight of the flies and very light fly line. Works real well but doesn’t feel or look awesome. I’m tempted to go back traditional and compare hook up rates.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Euro nymphing is really effective. I gave it a good go a few winters ago but just didn’t enjoy it. I like to cast, mend and enjoy the visual aspect of an indicator etc so that’s why I stick with it

[@AdriftFishing]

I think I’m having that same issue. Missing the art of fly fishing aspect. Will give it a switch next time I’m down there. Cheers Alex. Keep the vids up

[@TrippinOnTrout]

AdriftByNature Yeah bro, you know what you enjoy more. I’m even happy catching a few less fish if it means I’m having more fun doing it. After all, we fish for the enjoyment of it..

[@rossi8123]

Another great Firday filler, great set up ! By the way, I used Rio gold & Airflo super dri Bandit as floating line in the past, but started sinking within 6 months from the purchase and I am getting sick of it. How about Scientific Anglers Amplitude MPX? Floating super well? Tips of the floating line does not sink? Thank you !

[@TrippinOnTrout]

I have used both of the Rio and the Airflo in the past too and had the same issues. Switched to Scientific Anglers and am getting 2 seasons out of a line sometimes and that’s unheard of for me!!! I think if you try the MPX, you will never want anything else!

[@rossi8123]

Thank you for your quick reply ! Had the same problem? I see. I checked the price of MPX , it's quite expensive for me, but I will get one, i guess. Do you use any treatment for after care?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

あき They are a bit more pricey but they last for several times as long so actually it works out cheaper. Plus you get a top notch product that will make your fishing more enjoyable. I’m real lazy and don’t treat my lines but def should and would get more life out of them if I did

[@rossi8123]

I think I will get one soon ! Thanks for your advice ! much appreciate !

[@TrippinOnTrout]

あき No worries dude🤙

[@Piscatorialveteran]

What are your thoughts on tying the dropper to the bend of the hook or the eye of the hook of the point fly?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

I think it’s just personal preference bro. Can’t see it would make much difference either way

[@davidarhall]

Cool beans ;)

[@mercertevyn]

What orange bag do you got there. Boss?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Fishpond thunderhead submersible backpack….awesome bags🔥

[@johnkinsfather64]

Didn’t realize plastic indicators were not allowed, that explains.

[@waynebarnes6969]

hey mate would the same setup work well on the tongariro?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Yeah bro 💯 percent

[@waynebarnes6969]

@@TrippinOnTrout thank you so much.love your work

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Wayne Barnes Thanks for getting behind my channel man🤙

[@ShotawayFilms]

Very enjoyable films.Keep an eye out though looks like predator is stalking you in the bush especially opening scene.Might just be a camera setting but just in case 👽 Have noticed it in other films so if you hear that sound kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4Sqe3eoi6-tg6s it's not a giant cicada 😁

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Lol.. I know what you mean. Stoopid light and no polarised lens🤦‍♂️ I like the Predator reference though, maybe the best action movie ever.... Dillon....you Son of a Bitch!!💪

[@michaelwalters2235]

Why all the nots ? Why not just 10 ft of straight 7????!

[@marcelinomenendezvallejo8350]

Stop clipping tippet into the stream and terrain…set the right example please