Nymphing for early spring Rainbow trout. The power of the awesome BFD !

Making the most of the settled warm weather . An opportunity to fish nymphs in February one of my favourite methods for small water trout .
An action packed hour on Chigboro's Home Water .
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[@outdammspot]

You asked for suggestions for future videos Tim. How about a video where you visit a totally unknown water. Talk us through how you tackle it, flies, methods, finding the fish, depths, watercraft etc. An honest video , where even if you blank, there is still a lot that we learn.

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Great idea . It has been on my radar for a while . Just need to find the right water . Quiet a lot of venues arnt keen for me to film . Its a really good idea and would be nice to share with everyone my routine and process to unlock a new water .

[@outdammspot]

I didnt realise that filming was such an isue on some waters. Does that include the use of GoPros too Tim?

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

@@outdammspot Yes , its to do with privacy laws you have to be very carful where and whom you film and gain the correct consents or it can come back to bite you ! . The big lakes like anglian water wont allow us to film promotional stuff with Wychwood etc without written consent and they want to charge for the privilege !! .. Crazy world !

[@paulatkinson4812]

I think that's a great suggestion. We all kind of know what to do when things are going well. It's when nothing is happening that we need guidance on the thought process/structure of what we should be going through; how often to change fly, depth, position, etc.

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

@@paulatkinson4812 It is a great Idea , and I have a venue in mind . Watch this space !

[@derekwalsh4583]

This was a great beginners kit for a great price. kzbin.infoUgkxKRURvLsu9Vvyw7gIuvt8FsApoQNCdz-1 Its given us a huge variety to test out and see what works well and what we like to use. Majority of the flies have stayed together well, but some of the rainbow warriors did unravel after catching a few blue gill. All in all, this was a great kit and are so happy with the purchase and value for money.

[@mrintresting256]

Great top up for this spring …your videos are always worth revisiting. Great lesson on how NOT to react to a fish that’s nipping the fly but not taking it. It’s so tempting to strike at the first touch but patience pays off! Keep up the great work Tim.

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Yep patience is defiantly key with this method . Never ever strike ! Easier said then done ! .. Thanks for watching .

[@wvlongshooter3912]

I absolutely love your films!!! Seeing those takes on your line is awesome. It kinda scratches that itch I have today because I wasn’t able to go lake fishing today. Thanks a bunch!!!

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

I love doing these kinda vids . I am very lucky to spend a lot of time around the lakes with my job so I can take advantage of those near perfect conditions when the arise . Thanks for watching and supporting the channel and I hope you get out to wet a line soon !

[@outdammspot]

I really appreciate these instructional ,on the bank videos , Tim. Many thanks.

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Thanks for watching . I am glad you enjoy them and find them helpful .

[@dazk6592]

Hi Tim, another cracking video! Well done and thank you very much for sharing them with us 👍👍👍😊

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel . Always have a lot of fun making these vids !

[@JohnPiper-cx4fi]

Great work Tim. Just making it look so easy.

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Thanks , the fish were queuing up for me on that afternoon !

[@grahamwebb3546]

Brilliant video Tim thanks.

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Thanks mate

[@philippendlebury4518]

Nice one pal. You're the man.

[@eyeintheskiesdavid9277]

Some amazing fish in that place like when they jump out of the water. It looks so peaceful and relaxing there felt like I was there with you tim thanks for sharing big like from me bud tight line's my friend 👍

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Stunning spot , lovely surroundings , friendly folks and great fishing , what more could you ask for ! Thanks for watching

[@williamgrant6647]

Good film well done Tim looks a lovely place

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Once of the nicest small waters around . Stunning setting .

[@geoffhadley1760]

Good stuff, Tim!👍 That Diawl Bach, Damsel combo is one of my favourites too. I might have to get out and give 'em a swim...

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Now's the time to hit em before they get glamoured by the buzzers!

[@halfpintawhelks]

Lakes looking lovely

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Absolutely on top form at the moment mate .

[@stuartmcmillan2518]

Greats days fishing, some decent takes there 👌

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Slamming takes . Love this time of year on the water !

[@martindonnelly775]

Great video as usual tim,keep them coming m8

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Thanks for watching mate . Got a feeling the next one might be a buzzer special !

[@joegibson3916]

I really enjoy your fishing videos, you are very informative and very skilled. Watching your videos has taught me how to fish buzzers and nymphs better. However, I have trouble using Shipmans, I know of guys who are using nothing else and catching plenty of fish. Could you do a video on using Shipman buzzers please? Should it be fished strictly as a dry or as a buoyant wet? Gink or no gink? Singly or as part of a team? Thanks

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

As with any fly there is no 'right or wrong' way of fishing it . Shipmans or crippled midge patterns make excellent dries when the fish are high and feeding on spent buzzer shucks or taking the adults lying flat in the surface . In this case a little gink on the fly to help it shed the water like any other dry is needed . You can also fish these flies just the same way as you would a nymph or buzzer in any one of my videos , they are after all a buzzer imitation . Don't over think it too much and experiment for yourself , every angler will have a different way of using them and believe that theirs is the right way ! As I say fishing is not black and white so in answer to your question there is no specific way to fish any fly .. and the Shipmans should be treated as any other buzzer of nymph pattern .. Tight lines

[@joegibson3916]

@@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769 thanks Tim. I shall be out on Friday to try them and see how it goes.

[@bobbell5265]

Nice one Tim 👌

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Thanks for watching

[@dazz6117]

Gr8 video m8 place and weather looks lovley 👌 perfect breeze for the nymphs aswel m8 🎣 i never use a damsel fly i prob should start using it 😂 il be on the diawls n buzzers soon the weathers jst starting to get a bit better still a bit chilly up here been tying up some flys watching ur vids👌

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Brilliant ! Yea we’re another tow or three weeks off the buzzers yet . Getting impatient ! Lol

[@mikejames663]

Nice one Tim, at the three turn water knot, if you tie a simple overhand knot with the dropper, you'll have a nice square tag.

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

It weakens the main line and causes break offs if you add the overhand knot . Pinches the fluro .

[@davidhorlor3951]

Hi Tim great video I'm itching to get out

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Thanks mate . Yea both lakes are fishing well and the buzzers should start in the next couple of weeks. Be great to see you back over there again soon .

[@davidhorlor3951]

@@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769 yes mate I have not been out since grafham

[@jamesmcinnes4290]

Great to see you back,you had great sport and a nice day for it,just one question I have trouble with the 3 turn water knot as I left handed,do you always have loop facing down and put nylon behind loop as everyone does it different, which is confusing.thanks.

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

No , it shouldn't make a difference to the knot as long as the dropper and mainline go through the loop 3 times and you cut the dropper end facing up towards your fly line it will be fine .

[@jamesmcinnes4290]

Thanks alot for reply,just tied blue flash damsel gonna try sat at local water.thanks again.

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

@@jamesmcinnes4290 One of the best all round small water flies out there . I love them in a size 12 !

[@sambridgewood387]

Hi Tim another great vid could you tell me where you get large fly box from

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

This is a Wychwood view finder box . It the large comp version . Should be available from most Wychwood stockists

[@jamesnichols8893]

Great instructions Tim. thank you. are the flies you tie in the insert the ones you are using during this outing?

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Thanks for watching . Im glad the vids are proving useful to you . Yes all those flies are the exact patterns I am using in this vid and the tyings of them all are on the channel

[@craigclucas4268]

Hi looking at getting a new rod,is yours the trufly or the t2 version,fab vid as usual

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

This one is the Truefly . I also have the T2s and love them . If you don't mind the little bit extra cost ot for the T2 they are just that bit nicer .

[@williamgrant6647]

Hi Tim what in your opinion would be the better buy the truefly or the truefly t2 rod 10ft in 7 weight

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

The T2 is the winner for me . Its just a bit lighter and a bit more responsive than its little Brother . Both rods are great value for money but I do love my T2s .

[@williamwilson2485]

Quality video as always Tim. Never had confidence with drawl bachs seem be my bogey fly. Can’t seem catch on them. What nakecis your floating line. A badly need get a good wan.

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Mines the black blob . Cant make it work for love nor money ! Try substituting your buzzer patterns with Diawls and fish them just the same . They work great on buzzer feeders . This line is the Wychwood rocket floater . Great line for me . I highly recommend the Cortland 444 peach and the Snowbee XS . Stay clear of non stretch floaters and anything that says 'competition ' or 'Distance ' !

[@williamwilson2485]

@@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769 Will do thanks for the info.

[@barrybigplums]

@@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769 great advice on floating flylines there mate … the non stretch ones just don’t personally work for me …. I brought and sold the new Rio stillwater taper a few months back it was overweighted by 2 so was a 7 weight on my sage r8 5 weight rod (Even though it said 5wt on 5he box) And I don’t care what they say you cannot make a non stretch line lie straight no matter how much you hand stretch it. It did cast like a beast though but the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. Other brand no stretch floating lines suffer from the same issues too they coil on the water especially in the cold weather

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

@@barrybigplums Exactly mate . I like non stretch sinkers , even the tips can be good but a floater is a no no for me .

[@jamesgrant514]

Hi, What rod you prefer the wychwood flow or true fly

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

For me the Truefly has a better finish and feel . But you cant knock the Flow for great value !

[@Assam2418]

Nice to see how very llittle you handle the fish. No waving them about in front of the camera. Good stuff.

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

No need to hold them when using barbless hooks is there .. Thanks for watching .

[@chrisb18741]

How come you don’t strike into the fish? Do you just tighten the line?

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

When fishing like this by the time you have felt the take the fish have hooked themselves , this can be helped by a little strip strike . If you strike a hooked fish you just increase the risk of hook pulls and snap offs . The only time you strike is when you can see the take i.e dry fly or indicator fishing .

[@thewookiieuk]

Been fly fishing over 30 years and I can't catch on a blue flash damsel. it seems to be my bogie fly. I have many variations of the pattern and fish it often trying to break that duck. Its becoming a swear word in my vocabulary. Great channel Tim keep up the great work.

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

For me it’s a black blob ! I know they work but I can’t catch a thing on them ! Tha ks for watching and supporting the channel .

[@barrybigplums]

I think I have caught more fish in small stillwaters on the fulling mill blue flash damsel that everything in my fly box combined. 12 foot leader on floating or intermediate with a slow figure of 8 then BAM! My bogey fly is the copper John never even had a follow on them

[@thewookiieuk]

Have the Fulling Mill in a 10 as a 12 nadda lol May have more blue flash variations than any other fly in my box. Have taken fish on the Black Blob and the Copper John. Fishing with confidence in that fly must have an inpact as we all have those can't catch paterns we can't get faith in...

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

@@barrybigplums I dont think I won a copper john any more ! lol

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

@@thewookiieuk I just use the one BFD pattern . Its the one I tie in my vids . Variations of flies arnt all that important . Its usually the depth and speed that the fly is fished at . But like you say when your confident with a pattern you will fish it well !

[@stephenmcgowan1560]

Any reason for using a 7 weight?

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

Just my preferred go to set up. Quick to load , turns a team of flies over nicely and means I can get the fish in nice and quick when catch and releasing . If I were using lighter tippets I would probably go down to a 5wt but to be fair these Wychwood T2s are pretty soft and do a good job on taming powerful fish . What's your 'go to' set up ?

[@peterbozenik7088]

What fishing rod was used?

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

This Was the Wychwood Truefly 10ft 7wt .

[@LCSF123]

I'm a little late to the vid, my apologies, but I have no clue how you cast 12ft of just tippet directly from the fly line. You even have a 7wt line there, tried it with a 4wt and there is no energy transfer from fly line to tippet whatsoever, it just lands in a big mess. Please tell, what's the trick you don't have to taper down in a leader that long?

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

I regularly use tippets of up to 24ft when competing . you can cast these with 4wts or 9wts and everything in-between . Its just down to casting technique . Without seeing your cast I couldn't start to give you any proper advise . It can be a timing issue or a tracking issue , sometimes an issue with your tackle balance . I would suggest if you are struggling to turn over a 12ft leader its timing or tracking . I would suggest a couple of hours with your local instructor and they will put your right .

[@connoro8610]

more patience needed to get him in the net. Same with Rhys fishes, you're both far too eager to net the fish. Just chill.

[@timjoyceflyfishing-essex6769]

It’s not we’re impatient . When catch and releasing you want that fish in double quick so it’s not tired and recovers quickly . It’s just good c&r practice . The longer you play them the higher the chances of damaging the fish .