CONTACT NYMPHING.
Master Euro Nymphing, Tight-Line and the Mono Rig
David Martin
This book is a complete guide to the technique, gear, and presentations needed for successful contact nymphing, from the basics to the most advanced presentations.
If you are a beginner, in the first part of the book you will find all the practical information to quickly start using this system. You will soon be successfully fishing without needing a new rod or fly line.
If you are already using this type of technique and want to progress, you will learn the advanced presentations. In the second part of the book, you will find the tactics and secrets of the champions that will allow you to release the full potential of contact nymphing.
Available in eBook. Paperback and hardcover
(ISBN: 978-84-09-07428-0)
A structured learning process
To learn in an effective way, this book breaks down the process into a step-by-step approach. It explains the techniques in an easy-to-understand manner with the use of many instructional illustrations. It has deep and detailed content, while remaining clear and concise—not overwhelming you with information overload. It presents innovative technical information and advanced techniques that will make a huge difference in your nymphing skills.
Save years in your learning process by obtaining knowledge from the experts!
In the first part of the book, you will learn the foundational principles of contact nymphing:
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How to make a simple and effective leader, and how to set up a balanced rig with the right weight
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How to use the different types of sighters and how to make small coiled sighters yourself
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Dynamics of dead drifts and drag forces and the three entry angles involved
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How to create dead drifts and how to achieve the right tension by reading the sighter
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How to manage the sighter and how to detect the subtlest strikes
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How to fish at different depths without modifying the rig
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Preparing a fly box with essential nymphs to fish all year, plus how and when to use the patterns
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How to swap between contact nymphing and other techniques in less than a minute
In the advanced chapters, you will learn the tactics and secrets used by the experts in nymph fishing:
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The specific tackle for contact nymphing to increase success
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The role of the three entry angles in drift control, and the concept of entry angle compensation
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The seven tools for drift and depth control to face any situation and water type
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The secret of “perdigon” flies to get drag-free drifts
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Presentation variations, and presentation corrections to modify sink rate
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Controlling surface tension
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Induced-lift presentation to incite takes.
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How to fish rifles, runs, pockets, pools, slow runs, flats, and tail-outs
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How to combine the contact rig with indicator, dry-dropper, and streamers techniques
CONTACT
NYMPHING
Euro nymphing
Tight-Line & The Mono Rig