Master the dry-dropper: large buoyant dry on top, nymph below on 3 feet of 3 to 4x
Master the dry-dropper: large buoyant dry on top, nymph below on 3 feet of 3 to 4x
Filters
- Topic: Rigging, knots and leaders
- Original category: Gear and Rigging
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Master the dry-dropper: large buoyant dry on top, nymph below on 3 feet of 3 to 4x
How to do it: Fish a large foam dry with about 3 feet of 3 to 4x tippet to a nymph below, covering surface and subsurface at once
Mistake it fixes: Fishing only surface or only subsurface
Why it works: A dry-dropper covers two feeding levels with one cast. The dry acts as indicator and food, while the nymph fishes where many trout actually feed.
When it matters most: Trout, rivers