For runoff nymphing, fish about 8 feet from indicator to bottom fly with two BB split shot and barrel swivels
For runoff nymphing, fish about 8 feet from indicator to bottom fly with two BB split shot and barrel swivels
Filters
- Topic: Nymphing, euro nymphing and streamers
- Original category: Nymphing and Depth Control
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: For runoff nymphing, fish about 8 feet from indicator to bottom fly with two BB split shot and barrel swivels
How to do it: Rig an indicator-to-fly distance of about 8 feet, with two BB shot and barrel swivels to get down quickly in runoff
Mistake it fixes: Fishing too shallow or too light in runoff
Why it works: Runoff requires depth and weight to reach fish holding deep. The specified rig gets the fly down quickly and holds depth.
When it matters most: Runoff nymphing