Incredible POCKET WATER Euro Nymphing

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Жыл бұрын

Spent an early Spring day fly fishing/euro nymphing a Virginia tailwater full of wild rainbow trout. I started nymphing a run, but spent most of the day fishing some beautiful pocket water.
It was a fantastic day, as I had action the entire time. There was a lot of midge activity and a ton of fish were caught on size 16 perdigons (Olive Flash and a Falangista) and a size 20 France Midge (both black and olive).
I show you how I approach pocket water and give you tips along the way.
Hope you enjoy.
Tight lines!
Cory
France Midge: • How to tie the ULTIMAT...
Olive Flash Perdigon: • MUST have PERDIGON/How...
Tuck Cast: • The TUCK CAST: Increa...
Equipment used:
Rod: Thomas & Thomas: Contact ll 10ft 9in 2wt
Reel: Galvan GEN 3.5
Euro line: Airflo
Tippet: Cortland Ultra Premium Fluoro 6x
Leader: Pezon & Michel 18mm to 16mm sighter
#euronymphing #flyfishing #rainbowtrout #troutfishing #trout

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@Snowboardbound Жыл бұрын

Hey Cory, just wanting to say thanks for everything! I got out on the water following your set up and your techniques and had my first 20+ fish day on the river! You’re amazing to learn from, hope to keep watching you for many years to come!!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

So great to hear, Ty. Congrats on a stellar day!! Thanks so much for the nice words. Continued success to you. Tight lines!

@KrzysiekSobiecki Жыл бұрын

The most important thing I have to say is: Thank you Cory, for all your videos!. I've been fishing for 7 months and I still hear your words: "positioning, casting, reading the river" :-) Greetings from Poland - Kris

@Lukasz_Fishing_Ireland Жыл бұрын

Same as myself, and tuck cast 😉 pzdro

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Kris, I really appreciate the kind words. I'm glad the videos are helping! Tight lines and Na Zdrowie!

@seads4142 Жыл бұрын

Hi Cory Just want to say Thank You for another great video! I can’t get bored watching your videos no matter how many times I have seen them.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Hey Sead. Appreciate it! Really nice of you to say. Hope the spring is good to you. Tight lines!

@anthonybilenki791 Жыл бұрын

Cory, I re-watched your video. Those rainbows are kind of colored like a cutthroat, maybe even a brook trout. Learned a lot from this vid. And the fish are finally starting to wake up. Best,Tony

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Tony. They really are some of the most beautiful rainbows I've caught. This tailwater never gets above 62 in the heat of the summer. I'm not sure but perhaps the perfect year round temps has something to do with it? Glad it is starting up for you.

@scottlowe3355 Жыл бұрын

Your casting is precise! I appreciate the detailed explanations of what you’re seeing and why you are fishing each specific area.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Scott! Glad you find it helpful. Thanks for watching and tight lines to you!

@uni_shadow164 10 ай бұрын

Cory, that river looks hard to wade! Awesome rainbows in there so it's well worth it and having he river to yourself is a BONUS!

@OldDominionTroutBum 10 ай бұрын

It IS worth it, Uni! That river does put out some beautiful, hard fighting rainbows. And you are right…bonus having it to yourself!

@jamesnichols8893 Жыл бұрын

really nice Cory 👏👏👏. love your videos. they help me weather these snow storms.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, James. Glad they are helping and it warms up soon for you!

@oldsmugglerflyfishing Жыл бұрын

Great video. Amazing fishing action video.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Old Smuggler. Appreciate you watching!

@davidbole8574 Жыл бұрын

Great day in the water and thanks for sharing.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, David. It was a fun day for sure. Appreciate you watching.

@edstockmal5793 Жыл бұрын

The way you present all your material has been incredibly helpful. Many thanks!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ed. Appreciate it. Glad it’s been helpful. Tight lines to you!

@jonhart-dj7fn Жыл бұрын

beautiful spring am bows nice! wonderful video Cory!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jon!

@eyeintheskiesdavid9277 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful fish makes me want to go out thanks for sharing big like from me 🇮🇪🤝

@OldDominionTroutBum 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, David! Hope you get out. Tight lines to you!

@Tjk186 Жыл бұрын

Another great and helpful video Cory focusing on positioning on/in the stream using your very effective tuck casts to hungry midge taking fish ... I love your version of paradise and thank you for sharing your skills

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, TK. Glad you find it helpful and enjoyable. To me, any stream with trout in it is paradise! Appreciate you watching.

@camosurfer1 Жыл бұрын

Another awesome video and day on the water. That’s a beautiful spot! Thanks, Dave

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dave. It really is a beautiful area. Appreciate you watching. Tight lines to you!

@nicksorice1249 Жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for this video, I found your channel a while back and you are a big reason I euro nymph now. Awesome video!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Glad you found the channel, Nick! Glad you enjoyed it. Hope the spring is good to you. Tight lines!

@PiscatorUK-Fishing Жыл бұрын

That was awesome Cory, a proper master class in technique and casting👍

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate it, Douglas. Thanks so much and hope this season is good to you.

@jeffblair5352 Жыл бұрын

Nice work as usual!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thanks, JB! Appreciate it brother!

@blueridgeflyguy9551 Жыл бұрын

Cory, I know where you are and will be there this coming Friday! I love your videos because I learn so much.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Awesome, Mike! Good luck to you. It’s a great area. Thanks so much for watching. Glad they are helpful.

@boxingstarcmbballer8797 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see ya venture further south. 👍

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Great fishing down there as well! Thanks so much for watching. Tight lines.

@martinhodell8465 Жыл бұрын

nice video! The breakdowns of how/where you target drift lines and use tuck casts are top-notch.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Martin! Appreciate it. Tight lines to you!

@troutstrike Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a day! What a river! You crushed them! A tail water full of wild bows. Heaven! Great video, Cory!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, Jeff! It is an awesome river. And the bows are beautiful and incredible fighters. It is Heaven. Thanks so much for watching!

@mhv499 Жыл бұрын

Really really really enjoyed watching this video. Thanks for taking the effort to produce this and put it available. Best regards from The Netherlands, Martin!!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Martin! Glad you enjoyed! Tight lines to you. Proost!

@chasinbowsnbrowns3652 Жыл бұрын

Don’t loose sleep over the ones you lost Cory, can’t net em all , and that was an epic day with all good sized fish ! It’s been a long time since I had a day come close to that one ! Excellent work adjusting and maneuvering into position for the best possible drift ! Learning so much from you and much appreciate the tutorial throughout the video! Again congrats on a fantastic day buddy!! Tight lines and hope to see you out there someday!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

So true, Tony....Can't get em all! It was a heck of a day out there for sure. I appreciate the kind words. Glad it helps. Hope the spring is good to you. Thanks so much for watching and I hope to see you out there, as well. Tight lines, my friend!

@WildBlueDiscovery Жыл бұрын

Some excellent Euroonymphing in some very nice nymphing water! Good stuff Cory! Tightlines

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Craig! Appreciate it. Love that type of water. Tight lines to you as well. Hope the spring is good to you!

@masonwilhelmy2613 Жыл бұрын

Your channel has been invaluable for teaching me the nuances of Euro Nymphing. I appreciate it. Picked up a rod this spring, and have been fortunate to get out fairly often, and my catch rate has doubled, maybe even tripled. It’s also helped out my standard fly fishing game, as now I’m more aware of where the fish truly hold. Good stuff!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

That is awesome, Mason. Glad the channel is helping! Congrats on upping your catch rate. Appreciate you watching. Continued success to you!

@Lukasz_Fishing_Ireland Жыл бұрын

Well done. Fantastic day. Great fishin 🐟🐟 Amazing how small fly tempted big fish 🙂 tight lines :)

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! When the small stuff is coming down the stream-even those big ones can't refuse it. Thanks for watching. Tight lines to you as well!

@Joe99363 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Joe!

@snookmcdermott6894 Жыл бұрын

Nice video Cory Those rainbows had some muscle Stay safe and tight lines

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Snook. Yes, those rainbows are pure muscle. Appreciate you watching!

@scottmacdonald9269 Жыл бұрын

Cool looking river. Gotta get out there some day. Nice video.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

It is a great river, Scott. Thanks so much and appreciate you watching.

@dalesheehan9404 Жыл бұрын

Hey Cory! Love the pocket water. Those bows were stunning and I love their paddles. Very instructive as always. Here’s to a great season and Tightlines my friend!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Dale! Thanks so much! Yes, they are gorgeous, big paddled rainbows in this river. Full of fight. Same to you on the season. Spring is here! Tight lines, my friend!

@berks8260 Жыл бұрын

Nice outing! Great explanations...those were Some nice fish! Hoping to do same tomorrow!!!! Love the olive flash perdigon. Two casts two fish,,,,,tough to beat!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, Berks! Love the Olive flash-one of my top bugs for sure. Good luck out there and thanks for watching!

@jpad610 Жыл бұрын

Nice video Cory! Looks like you had a damn good day!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Joe! I was a great day. Appreciate you watching!

@vinfisher8851 Жыл бұрын

Nice work Cory. Great looking water and those bows were soooo beautiful! Funny…I was out fishing that same day in the rain on a smaller stream up here in the Northeast and had a really good day. Excellent content as always and thanks for sharing. Tight lines!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Vinny! It really is a heck of a stream with some gorgeous rainbows. Glad you have been getting at it. Hope this spring is good to you. Grannoms should be popping soon! Tight lines, my friend!

@greggosborne6452 Жыл бұрын

Thank for another great video the Spanish bullet its a good fly I use it up in Vermont and it works great!! I want to get to Pennsylvania this summer in the worst way!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, Gregg! The Spanish Bullet is a good one. I’ve used it on the Battenkill in Vermont -works great in the tea color water. PA has TONS of great water to fish. Gotta get there! Thanks for watching!

@marknitz Жыл бұрын

Where I live, this is an excellent season to fish. Active, on-the-bite fish are everywhere.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome, Mark. Hope you are getting at em. Thanks for watching.

@Sacca_OutDoors Жыл бұрын

Smoking them like always Cory, those were definitely some pretty bows and some nice looking water. I'll be giving those 16 olive perdigon's a try when I head to the Catskills in May

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, SHC! Love the bows there. They never give up. Remind me of the Catskill’s bows! The Olive flash perdigon will definitely work there for you. Good luck in May.

@louied6065 Жыл бұрын

Nice job pocket pickin 👍

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, Louie. It was fun!

@DancesWithFlies Жыл бұрын

Great, helpful stuff as usual Cory. Your explanations about drifts and positioning are very helpful. My home waters are very narrow so vertical sighters at right angles to the flow are tough to get. Any suggestions for fishing narrower water where straight upstream is almost required and verticals are rare if not impossible?

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Tim. Appreciate it. I like to fish straight upstream alot. Fishing a longer rod can help you get (almost) vertical by holding your rod tip up higher starting at about 20ft in front of you, if conditions allow to get closer to the fish. Depending on the depth, you can lengthen your tippet and make longer straight upstream casts to get your bugs down (you won't get vertical-but you will get them down) Also floating the sighter or dry dropper is a deadly upstream technique. It really is all about conditions, currents flows, etc... in what the fish allow you to do. Without seeing the stream-it is tough for me to say, but I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and good luck!

@DancesWithFlies Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cory. I was just thinking that a longer rod and leader might help in the situation I described. Maybe I’m actually beginning to learn something! Thanks for your contributions to my fishing enjoyment (on the water and on KZfaq)

@Littlewildtrout Жыл бұрын

Truly some of the best fly fishing content out there. Another great video; I learn something useful each time.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Really awesome of you to say....Glad they are helping. Much appreciated and thank you for watching.

@nate_k9277 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always, Cory! I was just wondering what made you swap to the Galvan reel over the Ross that I’ve seen in a bunch of your other videos

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Nate, I still have the Ross and use it often. I use it more on my 10ft rods. The Galvan is a smidge heavier and balances my 10ft 9in rods nicer. Thanks so much for watching!

@shawnbrevik9759 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Your channel has become one of my favorites. I’ve learned a ton. I heard you say that you switched to Airflo line. Have you noticed any difference in durability? I’ve used Rio and I’m currently using Cortland and I’m constantly having to clipping it back and redo my micro loop. Maybe that’s just how euro line is? Thanks

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Shawn. Really appreciate it! Glad it's been helping. I have switched to Airflo. Euro lines are made really thin-they do get beat up and start peeling. In my opinion, Airflo makes one of, if not, the toughest and most durable euro lines out there. Thanks for watching.

@starlet0056 5 ай бұрын

Hi Cory, Thank you for the videos. I'm just now embracing euro nymphing and getting my bearings. So at 8:25 in the video, are you saying that the nymph got down to 3' within 5' of the drift. (with the tuck). Thanks

@OldDominionTroutBum 5 ай бұрын

Hey, 0056. Yes, with a tuck, I got my bugs down really quick. That's why it is such an important cast. I've done a video on the tuck cast here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y8-jq82gsNPPpGg.htmlsi=EdpP0RtWKF3oHjqM Hope this helps and good luck with your learning curve!

@paulbarci5449 Жыл бұрын

I'm curious about your leader setup. It looks like your using a tactical line with a relatively short mono leader. I'm new to euro and have only fished for wild fish in the winter using #26 and #28 midges with a drop shot rig. I am using a tactical line with about a 15' leader and it seems to work well. I haven't really tried any perdigons yet. I would like to know what you think.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Paul, my leader is approx 23ft to my tippet ring coming off my Euro line. If you would like to see it, watch this video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbKje6R13MvQYmw.html A drop shot certainly works, especially with smaller flies like you are using, but I prefer to have my weight in the flies themselves. It more versatile this way. Hope this helps. Appreciate you watching.

@chriscrumbley9219 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Ever thought about doing a deep pool video?? I’d be interested in seeing your approach.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Chris! I will definitely be doing that in the future. Appreciate you watching.

@bluejacket645 Жыл бұрын

Great video Cory and good explanations of your strategy. Might you share your leader formula?

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Blue jacket. Appreciate it! My formula is in the description of this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbKje6R13MvQYmw.html Appreciate you watching.

@bluejacket645 Жыл бұрын

@@OldDominionTroutBum Yep, shoulda read that, good to see you are a T&T guy. Me to, Contact II 10ft 2wt.

@newflyrod1 Жыл бұрын

Another wonderful day of fishing with you. Love all the commentary and tips. Always looking for your videos to drop 👍🪰

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words. Thanks so much for watching. Tight lines to you!

@fuenstock 9 ай бұрын

Hello great content! I’m looking at your exact euro setup. Did you find you have to add the extra Galvan weight to your reel for balance or was it not necessary?

@OldDominionTroutBum 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! You do not need any extra weight. It's a Galvan 3.5 and it balances it perfectly as is.

@stephencifka4629 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video's as always. Really feels like being on the river with you. Is that the 10ft 9'' 3 wt you are throwing? The bugs load it really well.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Stephen. That's what I was trying to do when I started the channel-have you feel like you are fishing with me on the stream. I was fishing with my 10'9" 2wt. Really love that rod.

@jasondelia4570 Ай бұрын

Thanks for all the awesome videos. What kind of fly line do you use on your Euro setup? Thanks.

@OldDominionTroutBum 26 күн бұрын

Thanks, Jason. I use Airflo braided Euro nymphing line. I'll cut the loop off and whip finish in a small loop, then tie my leader to it.

@anthonybilenki791 Жыл бұрын

Cory, Did u say you were using a tuck cast to control your sink on the flies? R u using split shot or just a 3.3 bead? Single or double flies? Also, tried you net management set. Works pretty good. Makes sense. May try something besides para cord. I don’t need 100 yds and that’s the smallest amount I could find. Best, Tony

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Tony, I use the tuck to drive the bugs down to depth right away. When fishing real quick pocket water, where you have little time for your bugs to sink, it is the best way to accomplish it. I don't use split shot-my weight is in the bugs. Most of that time I had a 3.3 bead on bottom (a couple of times a 2.8). I was switching between a single fly and double (my dropper was a 2.5). Glad the net is working for you. You definitely get a lifetime supply of paracord when you buy it. Tight lines to you!

@holyworrier Жыл бұрын

I assume that's the dam upstream. Looks like it's from another era. And is that flat bedrock you're standing on around 18:46? Love the stream and the stunning 'bows.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

It is, Larry. It was started in 1974 and completed in ‘79. And it is bedrock. That area is full of it. It really is a beautiful stream with equally beautiful rainbows. Appreciate you watching.

@dennisbaker8878 Жыл бұрын

great video and what a beautiful river. are you fishing the perdigons under a strike indicator?

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dennis. It really is a beautiful place. I was Euro Nymphing-no indicator involved. Appreciate you watching.

@steve_bagi Жыл бұрын

Great video! What's your rod and reel setup?

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Steve, It is a T&T Contact ll 10ft 9in 2wt. Appreciate you watching!

@justaman33 Жыл бұрын

What material do you use for the red and black in the falangista? Holographic tinsel for the red? It looks thin 😊

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Jeff, it’s black UTC 70 and the butt is red holographic tinsel. Silver bead. It’s a classic euro bug. Thanks for watching!

@justaman33 Жыл бұрын

@@OldDominionTroutBum I appreciate your time Cory.

@scottnock5241 Жыл бұрын

Cory very nice one again!!! Great water to fish it looks like!! I wish there were more tail race waters to fish.. Impressive how you handled all the different water types.. What tippet size were you using?

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, Scott! It is great water. Tailwaters do make it nice for year round fishing. And thanks so much for the compliment. I was using 6x all day.

@scottnock5241 Жыл бұрын

@@OldDominionTroutBum that 6x really held on to those pigs in that current!! I liked that you showed what really happens that even you have the hook pulled and occasionally break off. The break offs do haunt you! I had a nice brown break me last summer in a small class A, after he ate my dry he immediately took me into a deadfall on 7x and a full fox 2WT nothing I could do!!! But I know exactly where he is and plan on trying to get him to eat this summer!!! It eats you up!! I don’t have enough confidence with those perdigons yet either, I’m going to try and use the more..

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

@@scottnock5241Quality 6x is some strong stuff. Good luck on getting that nice brown...he'll be even bigger this year. Got to embrace the perdigon!

@scottnock5241 Жыл бұрын

@@OldDominionTroutBum Cory what brand tippet do you use? I am experimenting this year. I’m not crazy about what I’m testing but it’s not breaking either! But Iv only used the 4x and very little 5x, I just spooled up the 6-7x last week. I have a whole box of perdigons!! Just don’t lead with them and just don’t have the confidence they catch in any water any time?? But I see you catching the heck out of them so I guess they do but you fish better water.

@jonhart-dj7fn Жыл бұрын

lol what doesn't kill ya makes you stronger lol.. you using using 6x 7x cortland premium Cory in that pocket water ? also the dropper the same or lighter dia.X ? really agree positioning..i have to tie french black tungston midges.. have to have some olives too ty

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Jon, I was using 6x Cortland Ultra Premium.

@jonhart-dj7fn Жыл бұрын

@@OldDominionTroutBum the double tandem lay over orvis knot I watched over @troutbitten .. you think the tippet would serve more an advantage tying an orvis knot 6x lighter dropper on the main 5x tippet dropper ?

@thelisborgo138 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you sharing your skills very much. Motivates me to do better every time.

@fishinjunky Жыл бұрын

how are you able to get your line so tight, so quick? the tuck cast, combined with the weight of the nymph? I'm really watching your vids with a close eye, trying to learn as much as I can. You're my mentor whether you know it or not :)

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Haha...glad to be your mentor, Jeff! It is all about the cast, and yes, the tuck cast. Not so much the weight, that is dependent on the depth/current/conditions. If you get out in your yard and really practice having those bugs hit first in the grass and get the immediate tight line up to your rod tip -it will help tremendously. Even in shallow water, you are using some version of a tuck (just stopping your rod above parallel so you bugs hit first and then a straight line to the rod tip). I have a casting video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ga-UiNaDp5-pgo0.html Keep at it and hope this helps.

@brianholaway Жыл бұрын

Hello Cory. I just moved to NC and am looking for tailwater across the border into VA. Is this the Jackson river tailwater? I apologize in advance if my request is a breach of etiquette. Thanks.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Hey Brian-message me on Instagram and I’m happy to help you with the tailwaters in VA. Thanks for watching.

@TheXeniaman Жыл бұрын

Hi Cory, while I was healing up from prostate cancer surgery I studied your videos quite a bit, watching some of them several times. Once given the go ahead to fish in January, I have done pretty well with it, catching at least a couple of holdovers each time out. Now that streams around here are restocked, the success has been great. Stockies are easy pickings, but I caught one last night that was no stockie, unless our state is putting in 22" browns now! An absolute thrill to seal the deal on that beast! Keep up the good work, Cory. Your videos are both entertaining and educational. Best, Sam

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

I’m glad they have been helpful, Sam. Happy the trout have been cooperative since you got the go-ahead. Congrats on your 22” beast! Here’s to a ultra speedy recovery as well! Tight lines to you!

@taylorbrowning7827 Жыл бұрын

just a beautiful rainbow.... -_-

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Taylor. Appreciate you watching.

@KyleVelasco 3 ай бұрын

Cory, this visual unlocked my home waters to me. Seeing that tuck cast in this perspective made Joe Humphrey's and George Daniel's words all click and I've been pulling fish out of the weirdest pockets since then. It is so frickin' cool being able to toss your nymphs under fast heavy water to get to those nice fishy pockets no one believes are there. Thank you, big fan of your videos and technique!! Do you have any tips getting better hooksets and fighting fish on the 2wt? I keep losing fish(popping off, not breaking off) on my 10 ft 2wt Recon and I really want to figure it out. I switch out to my 4wt Cortland Nymph and land more fish! I love everything else on the 2wt but just cant seem to keep them on.

@OldDominionTroutBum 3 ай бұрын

Hey Kyle. Appreciate the kind words and glad the videos are helping! I use a couple of T&T 2wts and never have a problem keeping fish pinned. I don't change my style between my 2wts and 3wts. I would say it is the "bounce" effect of the rod that causes the loss of a lot of fish (especially smaller ones), but that is usually with stiffer rods. It could be that your 2wt is super limber and you may not be driving the hook home, but I haven't heard of that problem with the Recon. What size tippet do you usually use with your 2wt? This is a finesse rod and does better with lighter leaders and lighter tippet.

@KyleVelasco 3 ай бұрын

@@OldDominionTroutBumThat could be my issue. I find myself sticking to that 4x at the end of a mono rig always hesitating to go down to my 5x and 6x spools scared to break off. I've gotten comfy on the 4wt and aggressively playing fish I think I need to lighten up on my technique so I can manage that lighter tippet!!

@OldDominionTroutBum 3 ай бұрын

@KyleVelasco that is the problem. A 2wt rod is built for 6 and 7x. Not even 5x. The 4wt was built for 4 and 5x.

@KyleVelasco 3 ай бұрын

@@OldDominionTroutBum thanks for your responses and your wisdom. going to get a 7x spool and go out there next with only the 6x and 7x spools to get myself using em.

@austinweaver3193 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Also, I appreciate your important message in your recent IG post. Regarding the latter, may I ask your favorite straight and curved barbless hook brand/model? If size range matters, I’m thinking 14-16 range.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Austin. Appreciate it. For straight hooks, I like the Hanak 400 and the Dohiku 302 & 303. For curved, I like the Hanak 450 and The Dohiku 644. I use a lot of these hooks. The 644 I use an inverted bead. The Dohiku 303 is a straight hook (non-jig). I use inverted and slotted beads with it as well. Thanks so much for watching.

@austin9258 Жыл бұрын

@@OldDominionTroutBum Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I too like Dohiku. The Hanak are tough for me to track down. On the Dohiku 302, do prefer the standard 302 or the 302 SP? I'm excited to try the 303.

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

I like the 302 SP. The 303 is a pretty awesome hook.

@jamiewilliams1287 3 ай бұрын

Would be great if you could tell me what your leader formular is

@OldDominionTroutBum 3 ай бұрын

Jamie, it’s is in the Description. Appreciate you watching.

@jamiewilliams1287 3 ай бұрын

No problem mate love watching your videos ive learned alot ...jealous of you americans with the beautiful rivers you have im from the uk but your rivers are something else ..would love to come over one day to fish

@OldDominionTroutBum 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Jamie. Glad they have been helpful! We are blessed with some beautiful rivers here, but you have some good ones yourself over on your side. Cheers, Mate.

@mattsavage Жыл бұрын

are those rainbows native or stockers?

@mattsavage Жыл бұрын

awesome fishing, btw!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, Matt! All wild rainbows. Thanks so much for watching.

@philipbailey7092 Жыл бұрын

Good stiff but no cigar?

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Haha. I limited myself to 2 for this video, Philip!

@mattsflytying2816 Жыл бұрын

Your reel… is that the Galvin euro reel ?

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt-it is. The 3.5. Thanks for watching.

@mattsflytying2816 Жыл бұрын

Very nice I love my Galvins great video as well that was some nice water

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, Matt. Galvan does make one heck of a reel.

@johnb5609 2 ай бұрын

Cory, is the 3.5 is on the T&T 10’9” 3wt?

@johnb5609 2 ай бұрын

Never mind, just read another comment asking the same thing.

@rootriverrodco Жыл бұрын

What's your favorite euro setup?

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

If I had to choose, it would be what I used here: a T&T Contact ll 10ft 9in 2wt. Thanks so much for watching.

@rootriverrodco Жыл бұрын

@@OldDominionTroutBum that's a hard one to beat!

@NJTroutSniffer Ай бұрын

I think I know where this is 🤫

@OldDominionTroutBum Ай бұрын

It’s a good spot!

@kimmower6196 Жыл бұрын

Great fishing trip for you today. How nice a piece of water you catching some equality fish. I've been out twice and my fly rod guides would freeze up on me hands cold I'm going back out this Wednesday for some cutthroat I did rerig my net system that I picked up from you the other day I have t caught a fish yet to try it out but I will thanks great video be safe

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kim. Hoping everything warms up for you-it has to be right around the corner for you. Happy to hear you rigged up your net. Good luck to you!

@jameshill8548 Жыл бұрын

That was great water !! Beautiful rainbows to net. So, besides the fish, what cigars do you like when fishing? Trying myself to branch out into something new. Great vid!

@OldDominionTroutBum Жыл бұрын

It is beautiful water and rainbows, James. I usually smoke JR brand cigars when fishing. You can get some really good smokes from there and not feel too bad if one gets a little wet. I was smoking a Brocatus (Domincans). They are good. Appreciate you watching!

@jameshill8548 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation! That's why I don't smoke my Davidoffs when fishing. LOL