Euro Nymphing - Tips, Tactics and Techniques

Josh Miller

Fly Fisher, Fly Tier, Guide, Instructor

Josh Miller, a professional guide and Fly Fishing Team USA member, has put in the hours to become one of the best Euro nymphing experts working today. Listen in to learn how to choose the right rod, reel, and line. Identify essential fly patterns that work best and get detailed instructions on casting and presenting your flies.

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

• What is Euro nymphing?
• What part do the Czech, Spanish, and French methods play into Euro nymphing?
• What are the situations in which you would choose Euro nymphing over other methods of fly fishing?
• What types of rods can be used?
• What do you consider to be the ideal rod?
• What role does the reel play when Euro nymphing?
• What type of line do you use?
• How do you construct your leaders?
• What types of sighters do you use?
• What are your go-to flies?
• What color beads do you use?
• Are most of your flies attractors, or are you trying to match the hatch?
• How do you present your flies?
• How do you get your flies to spend more time in the right zone?
• What is your "drift sequence"?