WORLD CHAMPS Fly Fish This Way for a Reason...

WORLD CHAMPS Fly Fish This Way for a Reason...

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Publish Date:
29 March, 2026
Category:
Fly Fishing
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In this video I tried fly fishing like a world champion using tight line nymphing, also known as euro nymphing, contact nymphing, or Czech nymphing. After watching World Championship fly fishing competitions and seeing how many trout these anglers catch, I wanted to try their method for myself and see if it really works on my local rivers and streams. I break down the basic euro nymphing setup, including the longer rod, mono leader, and nymph rig that competitive fly fishermen use, and then I put the method to the test on the water.

Throughout this trip I catch multiple trout and explain why euro nymphing is so effective, how it helps you maintain contact with your flies, and why so many professional and competitive fly anglers rely on this technique to catch more fish. This method is especially effective in fast water, pocket water, and deeper runs where trout stay near the bottom.

If you are interested in fly fishing for trout, euro nymphing, tight line fishing, or learning how competitive fly fishermen fish, this video will show you why this method works and why it is becoming so popular among trout anglers.
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Links to the Fulling Mills Fly Fishing World Championships videos:

The World Fly Fishing Championships ft. Howard Croston | Episode 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gffWh0Waypk&list=PLNtGtoQcIvvypeaHkith3t7N8mTTbCpJt

Fly Fishing With a World Champion: Howard Croston on River Nymphing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBGcZi2A3ow

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List of Gear:
Wet Wading Shoes - Korkers All Axis (https://amzn.to/4kAXeNT)
Waders: Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders
Boots: Korker’s Darkhorse (https://amzn.to/42TNVnh)
Pack: Simms Dry Creek Z Hip Pack (https://amzn.to/4hxgCe0)
Net: Fishpond Nomad Emerger [River Armor] (https://amzn.to/4hYdDuU)
Rod Clip: O’Pros 3rd Hand Belt Clip (https://amzn.to/4hXwoyM)
Net Clip: Broder Net Clip System (https://amzn.to/40TEKR7)
Sunglasses: Flying Fisherman (https://amzn.to/44MtTtZ)

Euro Nymphing Setup
Rod: Moonshine Epiphany 2wt (https://amzn.to/3X2mweT)
Reel: Lamson Liquid -3+ (https://amzn.to/4b1oT7t)
Leader: Rio Technical Euro Nymph (https://amzn.to/4ioEuBc)
Tippet: 6x Umpqua Phantom X Fluoro (https://amzn.to/4byWTKy)

4wt Trout Setup
TFO Blue Ribbon - 8’6” 4wt (https://amzn.to/4laZgVY)
Reel: Orvis Battenkill Disc II
Leader: RIO Powerflex Trout Leader - 5x
Tippet: 6x Umpqua Deceiver X Fluoro (https://amzn.to/4e2Jqdi)

3wt Mid-size Creek Setup
Rod: White River Bighorn - 7’6” 3wt
Reel: Lamson Liquid -3+ (https://amzn.to/4b1oT7t)
Line: Scientific Anglers Frequency - WF3F (https://amzn.to/3INPjQr)
Leader: Rio Powerflex Trout 7.5ft 6x (https://amzn.to/3GuPf6D)
Tippet: Scientific Anglers Absolute Clear Trout 6x (https://amzn.to/4pQfozd)

2wt Small Creek Setup
Rod: Moonlit Lunar S-Glass 2wt [2024 model] (https://amzn.to/44ARC1R)
Reel: Redington Zero 2/3 (https://amzn.to/3YCuMTG)
Line: 406 Fly Lines Vintage Series DT2
Leader: Rio Powerflex Trout 7.5ft 6x (https://amzn.to/3GuPf6D)
Tippet: Scientific Anglers Absolute Clear Trout 6x (https://amzn.to/4pQfozd)

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