How to Set Up a Euro Nymph Rig

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3 жыл бұрын

You guys asked how I set up my euro nymphing rig from start to finish, and this is how I do it! It’s a modified euro nymphing rig that favors versatility over optimized performance. This set up will allow
You to dry fly, euro and indicator fish as needed without switching up your entire leader.
Take a look and for more great tips and lessons on euro nymphing check out our euro nymphing course - thecatchandthehatch.com/euro-...

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@davymcmillan6948 2 жыл бұрын

At last an easy to follow EN setup ! Love the tip on tying on extra flies , simple but brilliant , thank you .

@thedousehousewatercolorexp5745 11 ай бұрын

I stopped using tags many years ago. Never felt i catch less. Like the modular leader idea. Thanks for the tip.

@LIVE4THEADVENTURE 2 жыл бұрын

Just ran across this video and what a great job on the camera, explaining each step and going slow enough to let it all soak in. I’m going to see if you have other videos on set ups like this. If you don’t then I’m putting in a request for more set up please!!

@alfonsolopez4348 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the detailed and clear instructions.

@donnabermuda3982 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Clear and concise.

@jimconnell8994 3 жыл бұрын

Great info and well explained. Thanks 😉. Slainte 🥃

@drbtrava 2 жыл бұрын

great video, i liked the idea of the clinch knot going over the first fly, but i kind of lost you after that about switching out and changing the fly after that .To me that was a real key part and time saver.

@TheCatchandTheHatch Жыл бұрын

Hey what confused you and how can I do a follow up video to help your question? Sorry for the late response I apparently don’t get notified about comments :)

@rickcampbell1833 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you excellent content .

@scottdearborn4238 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@bassnote1 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos,was wondering what brand of fly reel you have in this video,thank you!

@declannoonan4445 Жыл бұрын

Hi great video, instead of having the dropper tag do you find your hook ups are as good by having nymph near your leader ?

@Riich87 9 ай бұрын

Finally a video that explains all the lines proper? What flies would you have on dropper then I guess the weighted fly on the bottom

@TheCatchandTheHatch 3 ай бұрын

That’s correct in a two nymph euro set up the heaviest fly on the bottom. On a three fly rig if legal in your area the middle is the heaviest so it makes a V in the water column

@pahuntnut 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video. It was just like when i really fish with the line catching anything it can when your trying to do something lol

@akintomeatloaf 3 жыл бұрын

Also, really cool idea with tying the point fly onto the top of the top fly.

@TheSavagederek 3 жыл бұрын

It's a terrible idea. The fly is far too close to the main tippet.

@jaredtandle2596 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSavagederek it isn't when you tie the second fly's tippet to the eye on the first fly?

@Bwanar1 2 жыл бұрын

Why the tippet ring instead of tying line to line, like when we made our own leaders?

@iosebtoloraia6375 Жыл бұрын

It s great idea

@troutflyfishing327 Жыл бұрын

Nice sir. Is it without split shot.

@lyndonfish6229 Жыл бұрын

Rather than tippet rings I use small swivels as they allow your line to swivel meaning less tangles as you do oval casts vrs the normal back and forth casts

@TheCatchandTheHatch Жыл бұрын

I could see this working too but I haven’t tried it. What size are the swivels? I feel like the weight could mess with the rigs presentation

@TELEFUNKENU47458 Жыл бұрын

well done sir! THANK YOU!!

@akintomeatloaf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I've been intrigued about EN for a while. What rod do you suggest for beginners for EN? (I am fairly experienced with "regular" fly fishing).

@TheCatchandTheHatch 3 жыл бұрын

to start out whatever rod you nymph with is fine. If you want to invest in one I have used the TFO BVK 3 wt that converts to a short dry fly rod or extends to a EN rod. Best of both worlds - tforods.com/bvk-fly-rods/

@akintomeatloaf 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCatchandTheHatch Thank you!

@LIVE4THEADVENTURE 2 жыл бұрын

So when you start tying your tippets, your first you said was 12 inches and then said you mostly go to 24 inches. So is each tippet 12 inches long? In video looks like you was ending with two tippets, if you was fishing would each tippet be 12 inches each equal 24 inch total or are you saying each tippet in a real fishing situation be 24 inches each tippet equal 48 inches for two tippets and two flies?

@markpavelchik3874 Жыл бұрын

Nice setup,can I get a visual on the foam storage or tippet spool,curious on how it’s tangle free 🎣

@TheCatchandTheHatch Жыл бұрын

Its tangle free while on the spool, not always while you fish it of course, but the foam spools work well to hold several fly/tippet set ups for quick changeout.

@LIVE4THEADVENTURE Жыл бұрын

Still real new to EN and I’m taking it in your video your 1st fly will be the heaviest and closest to the bottom and tied on to 5X and the 2nd fly is tied on with 4X? Am I correct? Thank you for any information and this is really a great video!!

@TheCatchandTheHatch Жыл бұрын

For tippet sizes go bigger to smaller the further down the right you get. Ex 3x to first fly then 4x to next fly then 5x to next. First fly is the first fly I tie in and 2nd fly is the last or bottom fly. I’ve always seen this working both ways and being confusing so thanks for asking so I can clarify :) Hope the rig helps you get into some fish! We launched a full course on this on our site if you’re interested too.

@Fisher_Munro 2 жыл бұрын

Why do you only fish 5 feet of leader before the sighter? It's so tough to cast that fly line when you're using the weight of the flies to cast. It doesn't want to slide through the guides nearly as easy as mono. I can't think of any reason not to just fish a long leader and not ever have to deal with the fly line? I usually fish a 55 to 60 foot leader. Casts so much better.

@TheCatchandTheHatch Жыл бұрын

I’ve found if I want to quickly switch to a dry fly I can with a standard leader length and not struggle in my casting. I used to fish 30ft euro leaders and found it helped nymphing but was less versatile if I got into a hatch or rising trout and I only have one rod. I sacrifice some casting ease nymphing for more versatility

@angussoutter7824 Жыл бұрын

Difference is i put the line through the second loop 1 less turn than you did forming the loop on the ring 🤔

@spicyfoodlover622 3 жыл бұрын

Why connect 3x leader to main line ? I think it’s OK to have indicator line connected with the main fly line.

@TheCatchandTheHatch 2 жыл бұрын

thats an option too, I just like thicker leader up top in case i want to throw dries on it i don't have long 3x along the entire leader

@chriscrumbley9219 2 жыл бұрын

New to EN here. Question about the second fly. If the first fly is supposed to be the bottom (or close to it). How long is tippet for second fly?)

@TheCatchandTheHatch Жыл бұрын

You can do anywhere from 12-24 inches

@CraigsNews Жыл бұрын

Life hack 100!

@natureandfishing24 Жыл бұрын

👍

@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Why do you need a tippet ring?

@TheCatchandTheHatch Жыл бұрын

Tippet rings simplify the process but you don’t need them. You can do a blood knot or triple surgeons knot too but tippet rings make it fats and allow you to just use one knot instead of learning others. It’s faster switching out rigs as well. From the sighted line you can swap out an entire 3 fly rig with a new one with just one improved clinch knot.

@4492573 Жыл бұрын

What reel is that.

@TheCatchandTheHatch Жыл бұрын

Its a demo reel I got from a manufacturer. Its not for sale anywhere but its been a good reel for nymphing, though it rarely gets used more than a 20 yd run on big fish occasions.

@kailuamazon_3523 2 жыл бұрын

I’m confused. You have 3x leader attached to a larger 2x indicator, then You jump 3 levels down to 5x. I guess for nymphing you don’t have to cast far. General rule is you don’t increase the size of the line, e.g., 3x to 2x, and you don’t jump more than two levels down. 2x to 4x is acceptable.

@patrickparisienne1917 2 жыл бұрын

The tapered leader gives you the ease of casting. Remember that the EN cast is really a continuous load oval cast. I suspect the thicker sighted is for easier vision. Tying 5x to a tipper ring from there is standard.

@johnr153 Жыл бұрын

I believe he stated a 9 foot tapered 3x mono leader which is cut to 5 feet. At the 5 foot point its larger than 3x.