Kenny Klimes

Thank you FATC.

Like I have nothing else to do with my time I get a call from my Master “The Sensei of all Fly Fishers” asking me (no telling) that I must develop a class for euro nymphing techniques – and an actual hands on class to boot.

Ok, because I have no choice, I will put a class together on how to make leaders (and we will make leaders in the class) how to tie and place euro nymphing flies on your line and how to fish them. I’ll ask who would like to attend and depending on the numbers I will schedule the class.

How’s that? Is that fair?

Thanks for the extra work 😉

P.S. MofishMo, it’s spelled euro-nymphing not euro-nyphing!  mmmmmmmmm

• This reply was modified 6 years, 8 months ago by Kenny Klimes.

I read and have his book – “I Never Met an Idiot on the River”. Good and funny read. Anyone want to borrow – you’re welcome.

Interesting! These fly recipes are also on that other website. Ah, it’s called wwwFlyfishersatTheCrossing.org

Nathan,

Did you get your information yet? If not, please write us again at [email protected] and we will send you info asap!

Mike,

Unfortunately, I will be fishing in Colorado with Landon Mayer at this time but I am pretty sure that several of our fly fishers will be going. Your home still a resting place for the FATC? As we get closer I’ll let you know who in our fellowship will be going to the Sow Bug.  Thanks for keeping us informed – maybe a visit earlier than March. You be home?

MoMo

I’ll talk to the Sensei, I have his personal number, and have him look into this problem – but it will cost you.

Sorry, been gone. But I’m back now in civilization.  Reference the question above:

Always have your drag set before you start fishing. Don’t fish with no drag and tighten it up when you get a fish on – this is a great way to lose a big fish.  You would be amazed on how much drag you can have even set with 5x or 6x tippet.  I’ll set my drag by pulling it out and making sure I have a “smooth” but firm drag (with some good resistance). If you try to add your drag while fighting you could be asking for disaster.  To get the drag correct you can use weights or a lb metering device – and who has one of those?  Remember 5x – 6x has a breaking strength of around 2-4 lbs depending on the brand. Many reels in the $150 – $250 price range will give you a max drag of say 6 lbs at full strength.

So set your drag so it takes a little bit of strong pull to get your line out – keep a smooth retrieve, head shakes tire the fish not his running, 45 degree bend in your rod so it acts as your shock absorber, once line on the reel don’t touch your reel only to reel in your fish, keep one hand holding the grip and DON’T use the other hand to touch or hold the rod (asking for a broken rod).  Watch the Landon Mayer video – Mastering the Short Game.