ELEVATE your EURO Nymphing: Get rid of the mistakes 

Hi Cory, I also want to express my gratitude for your excellent videos! Clearly you are an elite angler, but your communication and teaching skills are just as impressive. I have learned so much from your videos and your responses to viewer questions. Your fishing and fly tying incorporates an incredible attention to detail, and you give your channel the same treatment. I know you have a day job and family obligations, but you still find time to reply to virtually every comment. Wow! Please keep up the outstanding tutorials and continue to build your brand as the best in this euro nymphing instruction niche (IMHO). Tight Lines!

Just watched this video for the third time and am still amazed at how much I learn. I switched from a heavy maxima mono rig to 4x Sempe leader last year, and more recently to 5x Pezon (and a euro rod upgrade; 10ft 2Wt ideal nymph). The results are amazing! The euro nymphing community owes you big time for all this wonderful knowledge you are generously providing. Many thanks Cory! -Dustin

I love watching you fish, and I always leave learning a little more. I think it's because it's clear you respect the fish you catch, and you're without ever mentioning it, an ethical fisherman. Thank you again for the 25 minutes of your time you unselfishly gave to us all.

Hello Cory, the fishing season has ended here in the Kyrgyz Republic, Central Asia. I wanted to express my gratitude for the valuable guidance you provided at the beginning of the season back in March. Your insights have truly been instrumental. This season, I had the opportunity to pioneer EuroNymphing in this region. This technique has completely transformed my approach to fishing. I've experienced a significant increase in my catch rate, particularly in the smaller rivers, which has brought back the thrill I seek in fishing. In the past, I would spend entire days fishing in larger rivers, hoping to land sizable trout (1-5). Now, I find joy in catching smaller fish, averaging around 20-40 catches per day. Furthermore, after witnessing my success, three of my fishing buddies have also taken an interest in EuroNymphing and one of them already fished a half season with EuroNymphing.

U R the Man when it comes to Euro Nymphing! 🔨🔨🔨🎣🎣🎣🐟🐟🐟 Upstream and back is key, I almost always catch one doing that ...

fishing up stream and back.....a great tip. For the angler that is used to fishing for stocked trout, following this tip will lead to better results (and less frustration) when you find yourself on a stream with many wild fish, like those in central Pennsylvania.

Thanks Cory. Great stuff. Good strong work.

Another master class Corey, very informative as usual. Tight lines Sir👌🎣

Thank you for the advice. I learned a lot from your videos. The information you pass on is invaluable. Happy New Year

Cory!! Great stuff here. Excellent detail on habits to focus on. I’m always looking to improve and raise my game and this is a good reminder. You are certainly dialed in my friend!! Superb content as always and thanks again for sharing!

Cory, one other thing I learned in Spain was even thinner microleader. For tailwaters with super selective trout and flatter water, I go with Pezon/michel 5x color line to 6x P/M sighter and 7x-8x tippet. This has really helped me with 2.0mm/1.5mm perditions and general light beaded nymphs 18-22 size. The only downside is obvious, very hard to float a sighter of this size. Thanks again. You always have great info even us experienced old timers can learn from. Chris

Hi Cory First of all Thank You for another great video. Nothing can compare to what you are posting about fishing/euro nymphing. Complete package of experience and knowledge .Really enjoying watching it. Stay safe and tight lines to you !

Another great video Cory. Thank you so much. Greetings from Ireland 🍀

Hi Cory, thanks for sharing your knowledge with. Euro nymphing is a great sport. It's fun to watch your mechanics in action. One of my biggest challenges is trying fish with windy conditions.

Love the cigar-and instruction!

Thank you for explaining the grease. Now I understand……now I have to add that to my equipment..

Best thing I ever did regarding euro nymphing , was bringing back Pezon and Michel color line as well as P&M pink/white and green/white sighter line while in Spain several years ago. It does cast far superior to maxima and other traditional mono lines. Spend most days on either South Holston river or Smith river in Basset VA, and it has upped the game significantly. I see many here giving up contact nymphing because lack of proper casting techniques, and the lack of ability to correctly read water, and observation before casting. Good work!

Cory, PA guy here too. Great video! Fished my entire life with threaded minnows buy was looking for a new challenge a few years ago when I turned 50. I vowed to take up fly fishing and release everything until the end of my time. I’ve had some great days nymphing on the Lehigh (20 plus fish) which I’m proud of for a new newbie. I loved your explanation on your leader which is an area I struggle with. There seems to be 1,000 different setups. Can you please spell out your leader formula for me? From backing to fly with measurements and brands. Thank you in advance! Love your stuff!,

Purchased an Adams 4x from Devon just a few weeks ago; Game Changer! Devon helped guide me to what sighter materials to buy; the casting of the lighter Euro-line setup took a very short time on the water…and my catch ratio was incredibly increased by 2-3X…appreciate your tips and candor

Bro this is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thanks for the hacks. 🤙

Hey Cory, I like your new logo. Very cool idea.

Great video and great tips as usual 👍 just got my P&m slighter and leader. Thought I purchased from France but came from Spain LOL.. hoping to hit Delaware on Sunday. Super excited to test. Thank you again for sharing your talents and great tips 👍 🪰

Agree with the others and Cory another Great video tutorial..enjoyed specific details here.. looking forward to trying a lighter leader tippet setup .Still a beginner euro and have what feels decent enough a 3wt 10.6 Maxcatch euro rod but i like to try some micro leaders locally here close to home water in North New Jersey or perhaps southern ny state just try the five basic principals here. I didn't get enough time yet to feel as confident with my beginner setup.. For the times I had upstate most times the wind or breeze made me reach for the traditional wf flyline in the 3wt 4 and 5 just to reach the fish that spooked easily so i reflex on those mistakes you pointed out here yes ..great tips Sir TY

Made the shift from Maxima to .16 Pierre Sempe just a month ago and you are correct, it really is a game changer. Makes casting, especially upstream easier and is WAY more sensitive than Maxima/ Lighter is definitely Better. Thanks for your advice.

Great video Cory, very informative and helpful, thank you for the post. As you discussed early in the video, it’s clear that most, if not all of your casts are up stream, with drifts straight back towards you. And, you pick up and start a new cast before your flies even get back to you. Very effective, no doubt there at all. I was curious though, as to whether you ever let your drifts flow past you, to employ any sort of nymph swing tactics downstream below you. If you do, can you comment on what conditions might support that?

Thank you Mr Brownie

Hi Cory, another great video …so helpful…love your comments re: fishing straight upstream and bringing your nymph/s back to you…interestingly, I think you were averaging a fishing drift of about just 5 seconds before recasting and covering new water and fish, rather than letting your nymph drift past you and downstream…I’ve found casting shorter drifts more often seems to catch me more fish than longer drifts. In this video, I think you mentioned you are you using 0.16mm 5X diameter Pezon Michel color line as a straight through leader ..and with a same diameter sighter? do you still/sometimes use a thinner different color sighter or did I just misunderstand 😅 I can’t thank you enough for the pleasure and confidence I’ve gained from raising my Euro fishing game from the help,knowledge, experience and real world tips you have shared with us all…much appreciated, TK

If you are ever in NJ give me a holler! I have some good spots for euro nymphing. Love your videos man 😊

Nothing like a great cigar and good fishing! and some Jack Daniels.

What’s up Corey? Another great video! I’m always learning so much off your videos! What brand fluorocarbon are you using? Thanks

Brother your info is tops!. Is the line your mending in your hand leader or fly line. I seem to remember you saying you have about 30 ft of leader. The definition of the go pro is hard to decipher some times. I just got my pezon Michele and can't wait to try ! Thanks again for all you do for our sport ! Tight lines to all and God Bless !

Cory, I love your videos! I fish the same central pa streams you do. Why do you think the average fish in the fall is smaller than in the spring?

Thank you so much for this video. What length is your last section of tippet for this particularly shallow water?

Hello Cory, thanks for your very informative videos AND thank you for taking the time to respond to our questions. My question is concerning casting. In watching your Euro cast can you explain how it differs from a typical dry fly forward cast? it looks like in breaking your wrist quite a bit it serves to "open up" the cast? Do you still implement an oval movement or do you consider the "Oval Cast" a lob cast? Just trying to avoid my flies hitting my rod on the forward cast...Thanks!

Hi Corey can you share the specs on your Pezon Michelle line and tippets.Your advice has transformed my tight lining. Many thanks

Honest question had you fallen down and soaked bringing that fish in would you have kept it in the video? 😂 love your stuff man. Teaching me a lot!

Great video, Cory! Thank you for sharing and teaching. With regards to your leader, what color of .16mm Pezon & Michel do you prefer? What sighter material do you use? Thanks!

Hi Cory, thank you for your excellent instruction. It has really elevated my nymphing. In terms of weight management, how often do you fish a 2 mm beaded fly. Is this typically used in a two nymph rig or do you use these as a single fly in very skinny water. I am trying to figure out how many 2 mm versus 2.3 mm and heavier flies I should tie. Once again, thank you very much.

Another great video! What are you smoking out there man?!

Great video! Do you use a colored 5X mono leading down to the sighter? I used 20' of light, thin sighter line from the flyline, then three feet of 5X mono, then another normal-sized sighter with a different color scheme. Then the tippet. Saw that on 'Flying Ties'. This setup would be fine if the sighter line was as thin and slippery as 5X mono. I disassembled that combo after watching your piece today. Switched out the sighter line for the twenty feet of 5X. I watched your excellent casting motion. It looks like maybe 9:30 to 12. And you don't hesitate when you go from backcast to cast.

Great instructions Cory. Can you explain the colored leader? Do you color it? Or seams in this video you are not tight line fishing as much as keeping a sum what tight line (if that makes sense) Best

One reason I've found to prefer the stiffer chameleon over sempe is that I get much, much less tip wrap, including both the spiral wraps that form around the top 6 inches or so and the occasional "wind knot" I get around the top guide. Even for the same diameter leader (#4 chameleon vs 0.18 sempe). I've experimented on the water, but haven't for the life of me been able to figure out what is causing these problems while casting. I know it's a problem shared by many others transitioning to micro-leaders. Any thoughts? I'm fishing a Hardy Zephrus 10' 3wt, if that makes any difference. Thanks for another great video, ODTB.

Another great video! I’ve learned so much from you. I’m a PA guy. Spend a lot of time on the Lehigh river where depth can go from 2 ft to 20 ft in areas. My question is…what is “TOO DEEP” to effectively euro nymph? Can it be done in 6, 8, 10 ft of water? What is the ultimate depth for euronymphing? Thanks!

wish you could get that Pezon stuff in US - im running adams 3 x as my sole leader (to backing) but would like to drop down to 5x Pezon and try it this spring.

This is GREAT content but having frustration finding Paisan Michelle leader. Please advise on where to get it. Thanks!

Hello Cory, aside from fly fishing, what type of cigars do you smoke? thanks for the videos......

Hi Cory, can I ask a question in regards to fishing two nymphs. Do you always fish with the same distance between your point fly and the dropper, or do you change it up depending on the situation? Thanks again for your content buddy, you have helped me improve massively with your informative videos, I must have watched all your videos 20 times over, you’re an inspiration.

Hey Cory, This is my first season winter fishing and first year euro nymphing in Colorado. I was fishing the Arkansas yesterday and the day before. The water temp started at 34'F and raised to 39' with bright sunny days (the Ark is a freestone river starting at about 11,000ft. altitude). Fish weren't biting at all yesterday and only caught three fish the day before. Do fish normally feed at in this temp range? They seem very sluggish.

Cory, thank you for all the videos and great information. I am learning a ton from you. I am new to fly fishing and especially new to euro nymphing. I currently have a 8'6" 5wt I have tried to euro nymph with, but its not the best. Do you recommend any rods / kits in the entry to mid level price range? I need to save up for a Thomas and Thomas.

Corey, I currently use 4x green amnesia all the way to the tippet ring. I love how visible it makes every cast. How significant is the difference with your 5x P&M rig?

What’s your preferred rod/reel setup for euro nymphing? Sizes please!

Great job again Cory!!! How long is that leader now?

What type of set up did you use in the madison area last year

How do you get distance to your euro nymph casts? I feel like if I have more than 15ft of line I cant control the depth as well.

What knot do you use to attach your fly to your tippit? I tried to watch what you were doing. It didn’t look like a cinch knot. Thanks.

Corey you control the stream with that rod and reel too.. going to first practice basic casting in my backyard ( watched your other tutorials on casting) approach technique and everything else you teach and share on the stream when I get the chance ty

Cory, I need some help. I’ve been practicing casting with a Micro Mono Rig and I continually find myself missing my point of aim, my target. The equipment I’m using is as follows: Thomas & Thomas 1093 rod, Galvan Reel spooled with 0.22 dia. Braid core Euro line, and 23 ft. of Pierre Sempe 0.18 mm mono, with 4 ft. of 5X tippet. To the end of the tippet I’ve tied a practice weight of approximately 0.62 gram. For context, one single 3.3 mm slotted tungsten bead weighs 0.31 gram on my scale. The problem I keep having is my practice weight is continually landing to the left of my target by approximately 15 to 20 degrees. I’m using a rod grip like you suggested in your RU-vid video. I cast with my right hand, with my index finger pointing down the rod blank, with the tip of my index finger just touching the rod blank where it enters the cork handle. When I’m casting I have about 14 or 15 ft. of mono line and tippet extending from my rod tip, I have about 2 feet of Euro line beginning to enter the line guides From what I’ve described here, is there anything about my casting approach that stands out to you and may be the cause of my practice weight (fly) landing 15 degrees left of my target. I’d like to thank you in advance for your time and consideration. David

Where are you sourcing your Pezon Michel materials?

Where can you buy that P&M line in the states?

What line is the white line you're using as your backing?

What is the tippet you suggested at 13:07 ???? I have been using 8- and 10-pound high viz yellow sufiix to 3x rio indicator (tippet ring) to 2lb pline floro mono as my tippet

I think my biggest thing is location fish in a stream and how heavy my flies should be in particular spots

I started using .018 Pierre sempe (20ft) to .016 Pierre sempe tri-color about (6ft) to a 1.6 mm titanium tipper ring. I haven’t used anything less than 6x fluorocarbon. Really like scientific angler absolute fluorocarbon. Casting is easier, flies drop faster, and man I can everything going on with my point fly. I have definitely noticed the difference in results. Caught a 22” brown on 6.5x and I’m amazed on how strong and thin the Pierre Sempe is. Also, there is no plop of line over top the water. Straight up game changer. P.s. 5x is for pu$$ies

Do you ever do seminars? Would you be interested in doing one?

Where can you get Pexon Michel in the US? Thx!

I'll tell you something funny: I'm just starting to watch your video and I can smell your cigar!

Oh and what brand of grease are you using?

Are you fishing leader from reel to water?

What's the name of your leader ?

What rod are you using?