Weight and Nymphing

Nymphing is one of the greatest techniques for catching trout.  It has been a tried and true method for many years.

One reason it is so effective is that trout eat most of their diet under water.  This being said, nymphing can still be tricky if the depth isn’t controlled properly.  We can control depth by minimizing or adding weight!  Split shot is the most widely used and comes in many different styles and sizes.  It is often good to carry various sizes so that depth can be adjusted according to stream or river conditions.  Remember, your effectiveness with nymphing decreases if your fly isn’t getting to the fish!