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Nymph fly fishing, also called euro nymphing, has gained popularity in recent years due to its effectiveness, and it’s a great sport for anyone to try. We’ll give you a brief introduction to nymph fly fishing, list some of the key gear you’ll need to start casting, and give you a few tips to improve your fly fishing game. 

An Intro to Euro Nymph Fly Fishing For Greenhorns 

So, what exactly is euro nymphing? In short, it’s a style of fishing that originated in Europe and has since been adopted by fly anglers all over the world. It’s an effective way to fish for trout, bass, and other freshwater fish. It’s also sometimes referred to as French nymphing or Czech nymphing. 

This style of fishing uses a long, skinny rod and specialized flies that are designed to imitate aquatic insects below the surface of the water. Euro nymph anglers also use heavier tippet and leader material than traditional nymph anglers. Euro nymphing was popularized in the 1980s by French fly anglers. They developed this style of nymphing to fish for trout in fast-moving, difficult-to-fish rivers. Since then, euro nymphing has caught on all over the world. It’s now one of the most popular methods of fishing, and for good reason – it’s incredibly effective at catching fish! 

If you’re interested in trying euro nymphing, the first step is to get the right gear. In the next section, we’ll give you a rundown of must-have euro nymph gear that will help you get started. 

What Gear Do You Need for Euro Nymphing? 

If you’re new to euro nymphing, the amount of gear can be overwhelming. There are all sorts of specialized rods, reels, lines, and flies on the market. That being said, you don’t need all of the gear that exists to get started. In this section, we’ll give you a rundown of the essential euro nymph gear that you need to just get started. Once you’ve given Euro nymphing a fair shake (and inevitably become hooked,) you can then consider some more specialized gear. 

Here’s What You Need to Get Started: 

● A rod: Euro nymphing rods are long and skinny, typically 9-10 feet in length. They’re designed for casting heavy nymphs and tippet material. In addition to traditional euro nymphing rods, there are a few other types of nymph fly fishing rods on the market that experienced anglers may want to consider. These include switch rods, which can be used for both nymph fishing and dry fly fishing; and Tenkara rods, which are simple, lightweight Japanese-style fly rods. 

● A reel: Euro nymphing reels are typically lighter than traditional fly fishing reels. They also have a large arbor, which helps you retrieve lines quickly. There are a few different types of specialized euro nymphing reels available on the market. Some anglers prefer centerpin reels, which have no drag system but can be very effective for nymphing. Other anglers prefer automatic reel systems, which are designed to help you fight fish more effectively. 

● Euro nymphing line: Euro nymph lines are typically thinner and heavier than traditional fly fishing lines. In addition to traditional euro nymphing lines, there are a few other types of nymph fly fishing lines available on the market. These include braided core lines, which are very popular with experienced anglers, and level lines, which are designed to help you achieve more delicate casts. 

● Flies: Of course, you need flies! Essentially, you will want to use flies that imitate aquatic insects below the surface of the water. When choosing flies, it is important to consider the type of water you will be fishing in and the fish you hope to catch. “Match the hatch,” as they say! 

● Tippet and leader material: Euro nymph anglers use heavier tippet and leader material than traditional nymph anglers. This helps you get your flies down to the fish. As you become more experienced with euro nymphing, you may want to experiment with different tippet and leader materials. Fluorocarbon tippet is a popular choice among experienced nymphers because it is very strong and invisible to fish.