Popularity of Euro-Nymphing is Growing
Euro-nymphing has become increasingly popular over the last few years. However, if this particular technique has yet to cross your path as an avid angler, it’s important to note how this innovation first came about.
The “European Style Nymphing” technique originated when fly fishermen in Poland, Czechoslovakia and France perfected the style, and competitive fly anglers started to adopt their tactics in order to win tournaments around the globe. As other fishermen discovered just how productive Euro-nymphing was, the technique appeared online and soon took over North America. Today, the internet does not only provide thousands of articles about the technique, but also about the companies that are building specialized rods for it.
10ft fly rods will afford many more advantages over the standard 9ft rod, It enables by far better line control for drift, will allow for less fly line to be on the water surface, enables easier ways to mend and control line drift to eliminate drag.
A 10ft rod greatly facilitates the use of long leaders, is much more suited to EU style nymph fishing, and in my case the techniques of traditional wet fly fishing where teams of flies are being presented on long leaders.
Fact is a 10ft rod offers more versatility than a shorter rod, simply the rod of choice for many fly fishers today.
Learn the River or Stream One Section at a Time
So, why should you try it the next time you head out for a day on the water? Because this is absolutely the best way a fly fisherman can get to know the river. The technique is incredibly effective at breaking down sections of river and allowing you to fish every inch of it to your full ability. When you’re a Euro-nymphing expert, you’ll easily identify the small differences on a river’s bottom and, best of all, you’ll hook a much larger quantity of fish.
When it comes to the specialized Euro-nymphing rods, they are typically a bit longer than a normal trout rod. As a general guideline, a rod for this technique should be around 9” to 11”, allowing the angler to not only think but feel the rod as an extension of their own arm. This extra bit of length actually makes a difference, allowing you to increase the range you can fish from a certain spot.
When it comes to Snowbee USA’s 10ft Euro-nymphing rods, casting a line weight of 3-4, you’re talking about purchasing a product that has a medium to fast action allowing you to be able to detect any take. Since the trout feed mostly under the surface, an angler’s chance to “win” and outwit them in this location is quite high. It’s a fact that trout know their food very well, and behave suspiciously toward nymphs that are cast. After all, if the nymph does not drift in a natural way, trout and grayling reject the fly; so, when nymphs are being fished getting the presentation right is a crucial part, which makes getting the right rod a must.
The commonality with Euro-nymphing rods used are the extra length. They need to be lightweight, as well, especially when fishing the Czech and Polish styles. With Euro-nymphing rods, casting long leaders and nymphs upstream are a must, so the rod features a faster action and cast a line weight of 3-4; whereas those fishing the Czech method with a team of heavy nymphs, may require a fuller loading action casting a heavier line weight.
When it comes to the multitude of “must-have” products for the angler, Snowbee has been the “go-to” company. Since 1994, in fact, the name Diamond Fly has been synonymous with Snowbee and has built a loyal following among fly fishers. Not a surprise, considering their top-selling Diamond² range incorporates the very latest thinking in fly rod design and material technology. By using Snowbee’s “Tri-modulus carbon” technology, these blanks are fast and light and retain a crisp, middle-to-tip action. Using the finest quality materials available, they have spared nothing to produce the best looking, best fishing 4-piece fly rods with longer, lower line weight models for those who favor the Eastern European and Czech nymph styles of fishing.
Not to mention, the rods are also finished in a lustrous deep olive color, with self-color whippings, subtle gold graphics and brushed aluminum reel seats, which make them a stunning addition to your collection.
Euro-Nymphing Fly Rods by Snowbee USA
The features Snowbee offers create a perfect menu for the fly fishers wishing to start their Euro-nymphing adventures now, including: 4-piece blanks; high-quality cork handles; lightweight, up-locking, anodized diamond design reel seat; SiC lined stripper rings, high-lift snakes and oversize tip rings for effortless casting performance. They also come with a matching cotton-drill rod bag and a strong Cordura covered rod tube embossed with Snowbee’s leather “fly” logo.
These rods compete on performance with the best rods on the market, but are infinitely more affordable. It is no wonder that with the increasing number of anglers switching to lighter line classes in the UK, for both shore and boat fishing, Snowbee Diamond² has literally proven itself to be a “gem” of a rod.
Other considerations for Winter and Early Spring Euro Nymphing is a good Jacket and Neoprene Gloves.