I’ve been Euro nymphing for years and feel confident in fast water and pocket water, but I struggle in slow, ultra-clear tailwaters where the fish are spooky. I’ve noticed that even a small amount of leader flash or unnatural drift seems to put them down. What adjustments should I be making to fool these highly pressured trout?

I’ve been tying my own nymphs for years and always used standard nymph hooks, but lately, I see more guys using jig hooks with slotted tungsten beads. They claim they snag the bottom less and hook fish better. Is it worth making the switch, or is it just another trend?

Hey guys, I’ve been Euro nymphing for a few seasons now and have had decent success, but I feel like my drift isn’t as natural as it could be. Sometimes my flies seem to be moving a bit too fast or even lagging behind in the current. I try to lead with my rod tip, but I’m wondering—what are the key adjustments I can make to get a more natural, drag-free drift? Any tips on line control or leader setup that might help?

Hello. I have a Thomas Avant 2, 4 weight, 10 foot rod and am interested in trying a tight line set up for trout fishing in Western North Carolina and North Georgia. I want to fish dry flies, dry droppers, and small streamers too. I bought a Sage ESN reel and am thinking about a 4 weight Rio Gold Elite and then add a Rio Euro Shorty and nymph leader. Is this a recommended setup for a versatile tight line or do you suggest something else. Thanks.

When I fish big streamers in deep water, I struggle to get them to drop straight down rather than swinging toward me. Even with a heavy sink-tip line, my flies seem to start sinking, then immediately start sweeping in an arc instead of getting down to the fish fast. How can I adjust my setup or presentation to get a more vertical drop, especially when targeting fish holding deep near structure?