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Return to Book Page. Preview — Active Nymphing by Rich Osthoff. New and specific presentation techniques beyond traditional dead driftingLong-line nymphing, no-line nymphing, downstream strategies, micronymphing, nymphing lakes, and designing your own imitationsInstruction on hauling with weighted rigs, hammering, jabbing, tilting the rod plane, roll casting, elliptical casts, curve casts, downstream loadingNo other form of fly fishing New and specific presentation techniques beyond traditional dead driftingLong-line nymphing, no-line nymphing, downstream strategies, micronymphing, nymphing lakes, and designing your own imitationsInstruction on hauling with weighted rigs, hammering, jabbing, tilting the rod plane, roll casting, elliptical casts, curve casts, downstream loadingNo other form of fly fishing has broader application on so many types of water for both active and inactive trout.
So argues Osthoff, who challenges the long-held notion that nymphing involves little more than dead drifting with the current. Osthoff advocates an active strategy of moving the nymph, applying effective casting and creative presentation techniques that will attract the most elusive trout.
With comprehensive advice on rigging and prospecting, practice tips for a wide variety of casts, and strategies for precise control to bring your nymph to life, this is your guide to becoming a truly versatile angler. Paperback , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
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Picking Up Your Prospecting Pace. Prospecting SlowWater Zones Efficiently. Slowing the Nymph in Fast Water.
Slowing the Nymph in Dirty Water. Working Downstream in Dirty Water. Keep to the Shallow Side. LongLine Nymphing Small Streams. LongLine Nymphing Refuge Runs. LongLine Nymphing Big Rivers. FineTuning Depth and Drop Rate.
Micronymphing to Visible Pods. Nymphing Lakes explores a range of innovative techniques for targeting stillwater trout. Tying concepts and techniques for boosting the potency of your attractor and imitative nymphs.
No Hatch to Match emphasizes seeing the big picture and choosing an effective strategy for the conditions at hand. Plus, it contains a wealth of technical detail for employing specific strategies.
David Drews rated it liked it May 27, Probing Lunker Structures Chapter The Overhead Forward Cast. Lists with This Book. Reasons to Move the Nymph examines the many compelling reasons to fish nymphs actively, including: Mike added it Sep 11,
Lively reading loaded with insights to help you crack demanding trout waters from the Midwest to the Rockies. Prospecting Tactics and Flies Chapter 3. Long-line Nymphing for Active Trout Chapter 4. Micronymphing for Inactive Trout Chapter 5. Streamer Tactics Chapter 6. Prospecting with Dry Flies Chapter 7.
Special Situations Chapter 8. Beating the Heat Chapter 9. Dealing with Dirty Water Chapter Targeting Carnivorous Trout Chapter Probing Lunker Structures Chapter Building a Framework for Success Chapter The Neglected Factor Chapter Escaping Tailwater Crowds Chapter Expanding Your Universe Chapter The Advantages of Fishing Solo. Rich is not a casual hiker who has simply compiled an anthology of backcountry information from other sources.
If you ever plan to get more than a few hundred yards beyond the well-trampled byways of the Rockies, buy this book and memorize it! This is one of those rare and remarkable fishing books that propels your thoughts and perhaps even yourself to places beyond your old horizons. Traveling the Backcountry Chapter 1. Travel Options Chapter 2. Making a Group Trip Click Chapter 3. The Joy of Going Solo Chapter 4.