Czech nymphing

MtnGiant · #1 03-29-2013, 10:02 PM

Just wondering how many of you practice this technique?
I know there are several different styles.
How successful are you at it?

Dust1n · #2 03-29-2013, 10:40 PM

I was practising this with someone who was very fimilar with that type of nymphing on the bow river a few weeks ago. Its a differnt verson called Euro-Nymphing. Its a bit of a mix but I can see how it can be very effective, I never got into any fish but i pulled up many sticks. I was doing czech nymphing on onion creek after we caught hundreds of tiny cutts on dries and it got boring so we started switching up differnt things we never tried.
Deffinitly not the way to fish alberta though

MtnGiant · #3 03-29-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish Hunter7

I was practising this with someone who was very fimilar with that type of nymphing on the bow river a few weeks ago. Its a differnt verson called Euro-Nymphing. Its a bit of a mix but I can see how it can be very effective, I never got into any fish but i pulled up many sticks. I was doing czech nymphing on onion creek after we caught hundreds of tiny cutts on dries and it got boring so we started switching up differnt things we never tried.
Deffinitly not the way to fish alberta though

Dont think I agree with that....I know a few dudes who czech nymph in AB.
And Im pretty sure it will be a technique used in the Worlds Fly Fishing Contest here in Sept. (taking place on the Bow R)

EP2 · #4 03-30-2013, 12:13 AM

Everything you wanted to know about different European methods of short line/long leader nymphing (but were afraid to ask)...
http://www.bluequillangler.com/Knowl...mphing-Methods

MtnGiant · #5 03-31-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by EP2

Everything you wanted to know about different European methods of short line/long leader nymphing (but were afraid to ask)...
http://www.bluequillangler.com/Knowl...mphing-Methods

Great post....thanks

Bhflyfisher · #6 03-30-2013, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mtngiant

Dont think I agree with that....I know a few dudes who czech nymph in AB.
And Im pretty sure it will be a technique used in the Worlds Fly Fishing Contest here in Sept. (taking place on the Bow R)

It has its time and place. The ones who have it nailed will pull fish after fish out of anywhere, regardless of location. Simply put, trout eat nymphs on a regular basis. Whether or not the angler sucks at the certain technique, is another story. "not effective in alberta" ya right.

Pretty sure there is a no indicator rule in almost all fly fishing contests, again regardless of location. Again, those who have the technique down will succeed, those who dont, wont.

Lornce · #7 03-30-2013, 08:39 AM

Actually an indicator is not needed as the method keeps a tight line between fly and rod, I use it often in conjunction with other nymphing techniques.

Lornce · #8 03-30-2013, 08:40 AM

Actually an indicator is not needed as the method keeps a tight line between fly and rod, I use it often in conjunction with other nymphing techniques. It actually reminds me more of the older nymphing systems per indicator.

Dust1n · #9 03-30-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhflyfisher

It has its time and place. The ones who have it nailed will pull fish after fish out of anywhere, regardless of location. Simply put, trout eat nymphs on a regular basis. Whether or not the angler sucks at the certain technique, is another story. "not effective in alberta" ya right.

Pretty sure there is a no indicator rule in almost all fly fishing contests, again regardless of location. Again, those who have the technique down will succeed, those who dont, wont.

Never said its not effective because it is very effective. I said its not the way to fish alberta because when your using a small 2-3wt rod and 7x tippit for the bow its not that ethical. But your seeing almost everyone of your strikes versing waiting for your indicator to move. not to mention its alot more fun to watch the fish come up to the surface.

Bhflyfisher · #10 03-30-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Fish Hunter7

Never said its not effective because it is very effective. I said its not the way to fish alberta because when your using a small 2-3wt rod and 7x tippit for the bow its not that ethical. But your seeing almost everyone of your strikes versing waiting for your indicator to move. not to mention its alot more fun to watch the fish come up to the surface.

You can czech nymph with any rod, your gear doesnt limit you, Only YOU limit YOU. You can also go to heavier tippet if needed. There are no czech nymphing gear rules set in stone. Its a technique. A 2-3wt rod isnt crucial, and neither is 7x tippet. Gear requirements arent set in stone, in fact its better to be versatile in all techniques with different gear. There isnt a be all end all method to any technique, be it czech, euro, or standard.

Albertafisher · #11 03-30-2013, 12:30 PM

Another cool euro nymph technique is French, it sometimes utilizes a coil indicator. Personally I think it would be cool to try it out in some small Jasper streams. European nymphing has its time and place, but personally I like indicators. Thought you guys might be interested. Here's a few diagrams and links on French nymphing and how to make your own coil leaders. I think I'll make myself a few haha

How to make a coil leader
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJTeG-MBOP0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1LNZqJDftY

Lornce · #12 03-30-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Albertafisher

Another cool euro nymph technique is French, it sometimes utilizes a coil indicator. Personally I think it would be cool to try it out in some small Jasper streams. European nymphing has its time and place, but personally I like indicators. Thought you guys might be interested. Here's a few diagrams and links on French nymphing and how to make your own coil leaders. I think I'll make myself a few haha

How to make a coil leader
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJTeG-MBOP0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1LNZqJDftY

Gave those a try but just didn't work well for me. I could certainly see see it the concept is good.

Swede · #13 03-31-2013, 09:08 AM

Yes I Czech nymph all the time in AB waters. Have been for about 20 years or so, long before I ever heard the term Czech nymphing.

I find its a deadly technique whenever I need to get my nymphs to the bottom fast like in the first few feet of the drift.

Great for faster mountain streams

MtnGiant · #14 03-31-2013, 09:18 AM

I really like the czech nymph flies cause they are self weighted.

Just getting into tying them myself and plan on practicing this technique alot this season.

I've heard its hard to master the techniques

Don Andersen · #15 03-31-2013, 11:42 AM

So someone finally named it!

When I was a kid<> 50 years ago, a lot of maggots or a Hellgramite ( now renamed Golden stone nymph) on a # 8 hook c/w a couple of lead shot on a 6 lb. test mono which was lobed by a 8 1/2'glass fly rod worked magic.
So somebody substited a 2>4 wt line and incredibly heavy nymphs and it's now got a name.
Who'd thought bait fishing was now a acceptable technique.
Holly crap - next thing somebody will re-invent the worm!

Catch ya'

Don