Show notes
In this episode of the TCO Flycast, John Parisi breaks down euro nymphing from the ground up. We cover rods, reels, line and mono rigs, leader formulas, fly selection, casting mechanics, drift control, and strike detection.This episode focuses on euro nymphing setup and technique. Trout behavior will be covered in the next episode.Leave us a comment with the topics or questions you’d like us to cover, and your question could be featured on the next podcast!Support this podcast by choosing TCO for all your fly fishing needs. With an online store and five Pennsylvania locations, we’re here to help you get on the water!TCO is North America's leading independent fly shop, trusted by anglers across the globe since 1990.More about TCO Fly Shop: https://www.tcoflyfishing.com/pages/our-locationsWebsite: https://www.tcoflyfishing.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcoflyshopFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tcoflyshopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TCOFlyShopStop by your local TCO Fly Shop!TCO Bryn Mawr834 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010TCO Reading2229 Penn Ave, West Lawn, PA 19609TCO Boiling Springs2 East 1st Street, Boiling Springs, PA 17007TCO State College2030 East College Ave, State College, PA 16801TCO Muncy1203 Lycoming Mall Circle Muncy, PA 17756Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction and Euro Nymphing Part 1 Overview(02:00) - John Parisi Background and TCO Fly Shop Role(03:05) - What Euro Nymphing Is and How It Works(04:35) - Why Euro Nymphing Has Grown in Popularity(05:40) - Why Euro Nymphing Can Catch More Trout(07:35) - Choosing a Euro Nymphing Rod Length and Weight(10:05) - Using a Standard Fly Rod to Euro Nymph(12:05) - Reel Selection and Full Cage Benefits(14:20) - Euro Nymphing Fly Lines Explained(16:50) - Mono Rig vs Euro Line Systems(18:05) - Leader Formulas and Material Choices(21:10) - Micro Leaders and Thin Leader Setups(22:50) - Euro Nymphing Fly Selection and Confidence Patterns(25:15) - Matching Flies to Hatches and Seasons(27:05) - One Fly vs Two Fly Euro Rigs(29:00) - Euro Nymphing Casting Mechanics(31:05) - Water Loading and Tight Stream Casting(34:05) - Presentation and Entry Control(35:20) - Casting Distance and Effective Range(36:30) - Drift Control and Depth Management(38:10) - Reading Water and Covering Runs(40:10) - Rod Angle and Leader Angle Effects(43:15) - When to Change Flies(44:20) - Hook Set Technique and Strike Detection(47:35) - Rapid Fire Questions and Episode Wrap UpThanks all for watching! Leave us a comment with the topics or questions you’d like us to cover, and your question could be featured on the next podcast!