At 35:53 in the upper right of your screen that was one hell of a chunk that rose. Ty Cory, I am having success, you are my flyfish mentor.

I’m an avid euro guy, and I’m pretty darn good. Let me tell you, this video is gold. Study it and you WILL improve.

What a great video- all myths! Best 2 imo- 1. Barbless hooks - 💯 agree. Stay connected- land fish -save fish 2. Micro-leader - Killer approach. I agree. It's easier to cast and great sensitivity! Great content!

Best contact nymphing “tips” video I have ever seen. I always study your casting among other things but this video has motivated me to switch to a micro leader. Thanks for the great content OVTB!

So well done! As a novice, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the way you break it all down. Thank you.

Thanks.. I always listen intently to your instructions and explanations and learn so much every time.. well done

Another awesome video, Cory! Really informative as always and I especially liked the part about how you started fishing as a youngster! Thank you for the video, Patrick

Great video! I love the discussion about leaders and being willing to try things out. Don’t be afraid to go back to things that may have initially been a struggle too. I struggled with micro leaders at first but gradually thinned out and thinned out a mono rig until a few months went by and then everything started clicking with the micro leader. Thanks for this and all the other super useful content!

Besides lots of useful tips, there is much wisdom in this video. Thanks, Cory.

I always enjoy watching you on the river-so much passion for this beautiful sport. It translates to your videos!! Super happy to get private lessons…Now THAT might test your patience. Tight lines, love you!!

Hey Cory! Another great video,very instructional. Myth busting,I’ve heard and read a lot of different things.I’m always tinkering on the water and watching videos and read a lot. Nice brookie. I’ll watch this video a few times. Thanks again and Tightlines my friend!

Thank you for these videos. You've literally saved me years of time with these informative videos. My friend Torry at Upcountry Sport fishing in CT even vouched for your expertise.

Thank you for your efforts explaining the intricacies that would take months of trial and error . The light went on for me when you made the comment on bead size/weight . My issues have been the weights ( among others ) I changed to a similar micro set up and tries some lighter beads yesterday and today. I see a difference so far in the short time I’ve been out . Thanks again sir , strong work .👊

'If you want to get better as a euro nympher, become a caster' ...rather than a lobber or flipper...thank you for this (and so much other) valuable advice Cory in your range of videos, which have really helped me a lot as a recreational angler to enjoy developing my thin leader euro style fishing techniques with more confidence ...much appreciated! Thanks for dispelling a whole range of euro nymphing myths based on your deep experience from the real river world...I also totally agree with your comments + reasoning for always using barbless hooks...so much better for both fish and fishermen/women. But most importantly, I now also take good cigars and some Jack Daniels (both fly and easy-apply liquid versions) along with me when fishing for Mr. Brown's 😄cos we all know they're the real secrets behind your consistent success and relaxed style :)...tight lines

As a beginner, this is one of the top shelf tutorials I have seen! Thank you very much for creating this. I will watch more times, because I know I wont get in 45 minutes, the years of experience crammed into this. Very well done. I will take this knowledge to the river Friday, and begin to practice it. Thank you again. Kindest regards, Ben

Hi Corey. I need to make sure I really focus on what your saying. Thanks for directing me to this video. Completely cleared things up

Fantastic video. A lot of wisdom here and pretty awesome and generous of you to continually share these insights. What a magnificent stretch of water with the final shot there at the end too!! I like the spirit of experimentation and being brave to try things and find your own path. I know paying attention to my cast has upped my euro game this season...still have a ways to go! I tell you what though, learning how to cast a euro rod set up with a micro leader has really improved my traditional casting skills no end. Was hitting a penny on the water with a dry fly with my 9ft 5wt today, after a season almost exclusively on the euro rod! Not sure many recognise that benefit!

I've been euro nymphing for sea trout in the past few weeks on the River Nith in Scotland with great success. Using tips from your videos regarding tuck casts and micro leaders and adapting them to suit my style. Keep the videos coming great content

Another great video.. really appreciate your videos lots of good info and techniques

I was going to say I need more videos and BAM! Uploaded 17 minutes ago. Love the videos.. please keep them coming.

Great work as always Cory! I’m not sure if there is fly fishing hall of fame and if there is your work belongs there . Keep them coming .Thank you .Tight lines!

Next level my friend, great stuff! Thanks for sharing

Another great session, Cory, and a beautiful Brookie amongst those browns. Well done.

Great video Cory Real good information Keep those videos coming and stay safe

You have taught me everything I know of euro nymph if. Thanks man, love your vids

Best euronymphing instruction on KZfaq by a mile. Micro leader has transformed my fishing in the last year or so. Just need to master the cast now. Keep up the great work and thanks. R. Clyde, Scotland fisher.

On my show (which is neither about fly fishing nor on KZfaq), I refer my Producer/Editor Matt Fidler as "The Maestro." You definitely deserve that appellation! I have never caught a fish Euro nymphing though I have half ass tried. I am going full ass attempting due to your inspiration this week. Wonderful instructive content.

You just keep getting better, Cory. Fabulous teaching and video work. I really appreciate that your videos frequently make the sighter visible against the dark background, something that is rarely done. I have a few thoughts and questions. 1. You should do a short video that illustrates your cross-body cast that you showed at 11:00 minutes. It's great. However, watching the rest of the video, you frequently don't do that type of cast, but pick up the flies and recast with no false casting. My understanding of what you are doing is that it depends on the length of your drift and the angles involved. Many of your drifts start nearly straight upstream and end before the flies are across from you. In that setting, you don't have to achieve much of a change in direction to deliver the flies back upstream. Someone explained to me once that with micro leaders, your back cast really determines the direction of your forecast, which must be essentially 180 degrees apart. When using conventional fly line, the mass of fly line lets you change directions in the air, but thin mono doesn't allow for that, as it has much less mass. 2. I'd really love to see how you approach other types of water with your techniques. My home stream is small water, maybe 30 feet across, full of wild browns and some stocked rainbows. There are many slower deeper stretches, nothing like the riffles and runs in larger water than you illustrate. Tight line approaches in such slow water are more challenging, as even the lightest flies tend to drop quickly to the bottom, which may be 4-6 feet down. Dry dropper isn't as easy with water this deep, at least in my experience, and the fish may not be willing to come up to a nymph drifting well above them with even a 2 or 3 foot dropper. It is one place where an indicator seems to make the most sense, but, depending on the type of indicator, throwing them with a micro leader is somewhere between ugly and impossible. Would love your thoughts on this. Keep up the great work.

I fish at best once a month so these videos help out a lot. I understand there’s no substitute for time on the water but this is a good as it gets. Thanks Cory sharing the knowledge.

Great video being a long time fly fisher and a short time euronympher I see now why my casts aren't as acurate with squaring your shoulders and false casting. I will be out in central PA tomorrow to work on it. Thanks!!!

Great channel! Thank you for your knowledge. Lately I've been enjoying nymphing with perdigons on a Tenkara rod with 2.5 level line (I would assume that's akin to your micro-leaders). Been a productive year!🐟🎣

Awesome video thanks your J.D. pattern has been the fly for the last few weeks landed 16 just this morning thank you

Great video! I will have many things to try very soon.🎉

Hi Old Dom Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Something I would like you to put in another video is about when to strike.When I started the best advice was to strike at everything the indicator is telling you.I caught more fish,little stops slight movement,slows and when it just doesn't look right. As you said you don't feel the hit you see it. Great videos I keep learning stuff on every fishing trip. Thanks UK Rob

100% agree. Casting is everything, it is the setup for the drift. It does not matter if you are casting a single hand rod, two handed rod In which everything is dependant on good casting, or euro setup. If you can not cast, you will not catch fish consistently, the key word is consistently. As always, enjoyed the vid and hope to get out to central PA this weekend.

Great video! I live near the Farmington and go out with Derrick quite frequently. It was good to hear his name in your video:)

Brilliant video, Cory! Anyways, I'd add that lobbing is something inevitable in tight spots. Consider making a video about mastering it as well! It's truly ugly but it can get the job done sometimes along with bow-and-arrow and with ESN gear it has its specifics!

The next time you plan on making your rounds in the trophy section of the WC up here in NY or anywhere on the WC for that matter, give me a shout.The water level has been ridiculously low for several weeks and the fishing has been decent. Nailing several 15, 16" and up brownies. I would be honored to receive some personal tips from you on how to step up my euro game. Great video bubthe way.

Like an old western gunslinger, you shot down those myths with deadly accuracy Cory 😅 A must watch video for those who are just beginning or have been in the game for awhile, either way probably one of your best that you put out ! As you well know Cory , have been using your leader formula for awhile now and am having great success! My theory on this is that it’s not gonna come together in one outing, it take time and repetition, but eventually one gets better with time and solid fundamentals! I too loose more flies to trees than river bottoms , sometimes try and get to cute casting the undercuts ! Great stuff again Cory, tight lines buddy!

Awesome technique demonstration.

Aficionado angler😎😎✌🏻! Thanks for outstanding content!

Corey is one with the rod! Amazing tutorial.. I have to try my euro rods,, but i have to get the time,, so this is going to help for sure.. I dry fly when p with tradional flyrod setup 3wts 4 wts ,, still have to try what's taught here.. looks fun ty Corey excellent Euro nymphing!

Another great video. Thank you.

I really appreciate all your videos. This one may be the best of them. Thanks so much for your time and effort!

Very nice Cory!!

Cory, great video and that is some beautiful water

Great info once again! If you’re looking for video ideas; I’d love to hear your reasoning as to why you chose your euro line (braid vs mono core, vs just mono). And if you could cover your leader setup in depth that would be great. As always, I appreciate the info you put out. It’s helped me tremendously.

I'm not an expert, but I was taught high sticking more about rod tip position, not arm position. I do agree that extending your arm give arm fatigue and elbow strain, and I believe that is the point you are trying to make. I strongly agree with your point that casting is very important

I’ve had a bit of a love-hate experience with euro nymphing. My best days have come using the technique, but I find myself getting frustrated easily. What has been difficult for me has been trying to find a leader system that works for me. I don’t like the mono rig setup, but I also have not found the “right” leader for me. I appreciate the videos and the valuable advice/education.

Thanks Man. Good stuff.

The rivers in PA you fish on are gorgeous. Thanks for the video, dispelling myths and for teaching and encouraging us to elevate our fishing skills. Just curious how often you are doing line management with just your micro leader or if mostly you are fishing 15+ feet away so you are managing the fly line? Loved the part about your dad and fishing with worms on the streams as that’s what I did with my dad, although with a regular rod. Great memories with my dad! I think that’s one of the reasons I love fishing as much as I do. Thanks again for posting these videos and for making it look so easy. Last thing- do you use wading shoe spikes?

Learned a lot from this one!

Great infö Cory, thanks! Unfortunately I resemble that remark, still working on it:-)

You create great content that has certainly helped me improve my skills. Thanks for the effort you put into the channel. BTW, Do you participate in competitions? If not, why not?

Thank u for an excellent educational summary of euro nymphing. I was fishing a 10ft 4wt and recently went to a 10/6 3 wt. Im looking for an opinion /suggestion for a new reel. Maybe a choice of 3 . Maybe a reel in the 200s . 300s and another. Know doubt something very good is attached to ur t & t. Thanks again. Keep the videos coming.

Hi, new to the sport. Your videos have really helped me identify fishy water. I've started to have success on days when I'd normally come away skunked. I still need to work on my casting to get the bugs down faster. Can you go into depth about the difference between a mono rig and a euro leader. Thanks!!

Hi Corey. Thank you so much. You have great knowledge and you know how to make it simply digestible. Liked and subscribed! Question: Where can I buy the Jack Daniels fly? I'm not a fly tier (maybe some day) and the only seller I find on-line is in New Zealand. Thanks for the work you put in presenting your knowledge.

Another fantastic video Cory! I've learned a ton on your channel. Noticed you're using a Galvin Torque reel in this one and prior videos I think you had a Ross Evolution LTX. Why the switch? I'm in the market for a new reel and it's really hard to compare the myriad of options out there. Any insights you can share would be very helpful. Maybe a gear video in the future?

Cory many thanks for continuing with your excellent videos. They have helped me tremendously!! I have recently been trying Pezon 5x color line attached to the euro flyline. My thought is the more micro the better expecially with these low flows .... until i loose the bigum cause of the smaller strength lol. Its hard to discern if its "overall better" though. Have you monkeyed with it?

Thank you so much for all the videos! I’ve learned so much from you already! Just got into nymphing and I’m killing the beaver kill! Just wondering what size you’re rod is and what brand! Thanks again!

Great video. Thanks for putting it together. Any chance you would tell us in what part of PA you are in?

Great video. Big help on my road to tight-lining. So from what you've said about seeing, not feeling, strikes, the rod is only important for casting. How important is lightness of the rod (in grams) for casting? Mine is a lower cost rod, so not the lightest, but its soft tip handles casting pretty well. Seems like going with a micro leader, which would allow me to see strikes better, would give this low cost rod more mileage. Cheers, Al

Another awesome video with great tips. How do you organize your fly box with different bead size? I use different color of beads for each size (2.3/silver, 2.8/golden etc). Any tips?

thank you Cory. Like always wonderful instruction. I may have missed it could you tell me what your fly line is. thank you

Awesome content as always!!! I use the c&f chest patch, I can’t remember exactly what it’s called, how are you attaching your dry fly dopes to the outer panel ? It looks like a great idea !! Thanks, I always look forward to receiving your video’s!!

Another great video. Thanks!!! 2 quick questions. What size Galvan is that ??? The 3.5 or the 3.7? Also you talked about a micro lead. How long ( Tippet ring to euro line ) is it for your rod? Also tied up some Jack Daniels and they were money last week. 👍🏻

Great video. I enjoy all your videos very informative. I have a question about the micro leader. I watched your video about it and started using it and it has increased my catch rate. Under what circumstances would you not want to use a micro leader? Thanks

Cory, did I see you use a Davy knot instead of the 16/20? Another great vid BTW. I live Florida, but being retired, I travel and fish Penns a lot. Stay hooked! Bill

Great video and instruction. What are your thoughts on semi-auto reels, seems to be the go to in Europe, not so much in the USA.

Hi Cory. Dave here & first time writing to you. Great channel, tips, and you're one heck of a fisherman. My question after watching several of your knot, adjustable dry-dropper, etc. videos is: Is there a video on your channel that best describes the line, leader, sighter & tippet system that you use for "most" of your nymphing? If it matters for sake of any nymphing rig guidance you'd provide, I live in NJ and actually consider the WB of the Delaware my home water. I have a dedicated nymphing rod & reel setup, so no worries re having to change between dry & nymphing rigs. Any rig guidance you can provide would be much appreciated as I'm attempting to get MUCH better at my nymphing game. Between watching you with your Euro style and Scott with his weighted 3 fly rigs over at PA Woods n Water, it's clear to me that my daytime nymphing fish count is woefully trailing you guys, so I'd like to learn as much as possible from you. Note that I've already learned to tie some killer Euro and other nymphs from your and other tying channels. Now I'd like to get my rig where it ought to be so I can improve my tuck cast and dial in my sighting and feel to improve my nymphing effectiveness. Thanks in advance and congratulations on your channel! Tight lines. Edit: I just saw your recipe in your MICRO LEADER video. Great. I'll try it. Many thanks!

Really good stuff Cory, thank you. Had a question for ya if you have time regarding line hand management. Don’t see too many folks not immediately throwing the line to trigger finger after the cast. I find myself doing it quite often like yourself especially on short close drifts. Pros = it’s really comfortable and easy, and feel like on bigger trout it gives a bit of extra tippet protection. Cons = if they run towards me, or the hook up is smaller fella, the transfer can get a little sloppy for me. So I find myself torn on fixing that habit of mine. Wondering your thoughts on that. Not sure if you’ve addressed that before or not. Apologies if so. Again great videos my friend

Great video!! Can I load the Rio 3wt euro fly line on my 2wt euro rod to improve casting? Overload might be the term.

Wow a lot of great information! I went out and practiced my casting too. Now so you are using euro line with 4x leader to 6x? Sorry a lot going on in the house trying to watch that part. What length leader are you using? Thanks so much

Thanks for the good teaching! You have the gift of teaching . I have tried multiple set ups as well. George Daniel continues to evolve so why shouldn't we. I think the biggest myth you did not mention is that ur really Old PA Trout Bum, not Old Dominion Trout Bum...lol! Just kidding. Tightlines brother!

Great tips and myth busters! I have a few technical questions: 1. What about single flies, especially light beads (2 - 2.5). On our rivers just 1 fly is permitted. Can it be casted like that with micro leaders, or it requires tick leaders? 2. I have same Airflo Euronymph fly line with a welded loop, it's 0.60mm, for me it's better to use thinner FIPS approved diameter - 0.55mm lines for micro leaders. Did you try it?

Great tips! What are your thoughts on leading your flies through the drift? I lead flies to remain in contact with them but perhaps this is creating drag and thus less hook ups? I got the leading flies through drift tip from old timer Czech guy. Perhaps it's a myth...😂

Great video as always! One question--does your fly line to leader connection ever go all the way through your guides on fly rod or do you only cast your leader outside of rod. My fly line to leader (micro loop connection on Rio euronymphing line) constantly catches on my guides and ruins my cast with leader/tippet wrapping around rod tip- what am I doing incorrectly? thanks

Got a question. Do you have any issues with your micro leader setup snapping close to the reel? It has happened to me twice in the past probably 2 months, I do fish probably 3-4 days a week and I do tend to keep my drag on the tighter side (probably the issue). Thanks again for the excellent videos!

What Euro fly line and leader combo do you use? I really enjoy watching your videos!!!!!

One tactic I have learned is to use the lightest weighted flies to get a natural drift. There needs to be enough weight to get your presentation to where the fish are but unnatural drift “ain’t “ going to fool many wild fish. I know. I know you know this but I thought it worth mentioning.

Are you using the Pezon & Michel or the Sempe in this video? Is it 18-20ft? It sems shorter. Also, when casting is your loop shape the same as tight loop as in traditional fly line casting?

Great video. What are the rings on your rod?

Another 2 question mate: What is that knot that you use to tie tippet to the fly, it looks like The Davy knot? :D I'm using Improved Clinch knot but I would like to try some faster and maybe easier knots for the thin tippet (6x-7x). Diamondback Ideal Nymph or T&T Contact 2?

What reel do you use for euronymphing and is it full cage? I'm in the market and figured I'd check with you

How long from your rod tip is the distance on average cast where the fly enters the water

Hey Cory, you said you like the fly line in your hand. How long is your leader from your euro fly line to your tippet ring? Thanks

It looks like your bugs load your 2 weight rod beautifully on your forward and back cast. Are you able to get the same distance and type of rod loading with a 3 weight? Great video!

Hi, Great video! I just bought a 10,8 #3 euronympf rod with a Rio Technical euronymph line. The line has a 14’ integrated leader at the end. How would you set it up? Should I cut down the 14’ leader before adding the indicator leader?

I have tried to fish high end erou line. I can’t find a knot that will go smoothly through the guides. Any suggestions?!?!

I just got a 10’ 2wt Orvis recon for Christmas. I am hoping to use it for the first time tomorrow! I have not used a nymph rod yet… I hope it’s what you would consider a good rod. My question is… I am thinking about getting a secondary (backup) rod. Should it also be a 2wt, or should I also have a 3wt?

You fish pretty wide and flat rivers, I don't have space behind for false casting most of the time. It's either lobbing, water haul or something else very weird like line shooting. This habit continues even when I have some space behind. What should I do?

I don't even have a euro nymphing rod or setup, but I really enjoyed this video. What rod, reel, and line are you using?

Hey Cory, long time subscriber and appreciate your videos. I notice on your rods you have two rings above the hook keeper. What is the purpose of those “ring”? I have also seen videos where you seem to have something spiral wrapped up the rod. It appears to be some type of mono, and since it isn’t on all videos I’m guessing you put it on for a purpose. Can you comment or perhaps create a short video? - Tad

Two Questions: Are you using the Davy's Knot? That River looks tough to wade, do you use a wading staff? Looks like Penns Creek. Anyway, great advice Cory! I always enjoy your videos and tips! Well Done!

What reel are you using? Also what was your setup again for line, leader, sighter, than tippet? Awsome video and alot of helpful information.

From euro fly line to tippet ring how long do I go make a leader section of sempe line?

Great video. Curious. On the butt section of your rod just above your handle. It looks like you have two black O-rings. What is the purpose behind those and what exactly are they?

I liked the point you made about the rod casting characteristics that are important for euro nymphing. Can you recommend a rod that casts good for euro nymphing?

Hi there! I'm just getting into nymphing and had a quick question. Are you using a mono rig? Or smaller diameter fly line? Or something different? Thanks!

Cory, I need help. A foot injury is keeping me off of my local stream but now that it is doing better, I have been working on developing a tuck cast in my backyard. I’m using a 10”-6” 3 weight, 20 feet of 3x leader, 3 feet of 4x sighter, and 4 feet of 6x tippet, casting about 17 feet of leader plus siter and tippet. The latest nymph I am casting has 1/8” bead with a small amount of lead wire wrapped around the shank of the hook to approximate the weight of a two-fly rig. My hands are out front and almost all of the casting motion is primary made with wrist movement as I have seen from your videos. I seem to be getting the tuck part of the cast down somewhat, but my accuracy is terrible. At least 2/3, probably more, of my casts are far off to the left of my target. My rod movement is closer to 11 and 1 then it is to 10 and 2 and I think it is straight back and forth, at least it feels that way. Do you have any idea what I am doing wrong, I am running out of ideas, and I have tried a bunch of things, but nothing seems to work. I don’t have a problem casting my conventual rods. Please help, thanks. Love all of your videos. My entire setup is based on information from your videos.