Nymphing in Turbulent Water

An interesting approach to fishing pocket water is the use of a dry fly in the dropper position, which transforms the contact nymphing rig into a contact dry-dropper system. This technique is deadly in eddies and pockets because it uses only one nymph, which ensures a better drift in complicated waters. Also, the depth is preset, and the risk of snag is minimized. Trout are eager to go for the dry fly in these waters because they are often looking overhead. The use of dry-dropper systems with a contact rig is discussed in greater depth in the book "contact nymphing" just keep its effectiveness in pocket water in mind.

Not all flies work in the same way when fishing pockets. The flies need to sink extremely fast to reach depth before they become affected by swirling and cross currents. High sink-rate flies like perdigons are a good option, because slim and smooth-bodied flies, especially the UV resin-coated ones, present less friction with the water.