Czech Nymphing

[Gig]

Hi folks,

Its been a while since ive been on here but i was wondering if anyone uses this method of fishing in their arsenal? I'm very interested in trying this method of fly fishing, Can someone suggest a good book or CD on this technique

Regards

Gig

[Normand]

heres some info

http://www.google.com/search?source=...mphing&aq=f&oq=

books etc

http://www.czechnymphs.com/index.php...emid=9&lang=en

videos

http://www.google.com/search?source=...96fadce09e306f

[billhouk]

Mustad has an article on tying Czech Nymphs http://www.mustad.no/action/flyofthe.../cz_nymph.html

And a pair of articles, part 1: http://www.mustad.no/action/fishing_...ish_czech1.htm
And part 2: http://www.mustad.no/action/fishing_...ish_czech2.htm

And a video on circle hooks: http://www.mustad.no/action/fishing_...ech_nymph1.htm

[Buddy Sanders]

Gig,

The guys pointed you tosome great information on the flies and on the 'how to'.

I use the technique in several waters where it's suitable. Ilike it a lot. It relies on feel and gives you real control over your flies.

It's so effective it should be illegal.

Plus, if you like close in flights, it's tons of fun.

Only tip I have, and this often gets left out. When you are new to this, MORE weight is always better. This won't work very well if you can't feel the weight on the line. Heavily weight the flies and buy a selection of large shot. You should be able to lead the flies downstream, and even slightly cross current, without losing control of them. If you place slack in your line, the flies should drop to the bottom and STOP, not flow with the current.

Also, if you aren't getting your flies hung up in the bottom every so often, you are doing it wrong.

Good Luck!

Buddy

[Silver Creek]

I have used this method.

In additon to the other sites, this has been discussed here:

http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/s...-Nymph-Fishing

[Steven McGarthwaite]

Most of the sites on the world-wide-web on Czech Nymphing show patterns that are supposedly done with Polish Weave Patterns. For the most part I think that it has gotten to the point in fly fishing that we are now constantly re-inventing the wheel. I am still trying to understand the difference between a Wet Fly Pattern and a Flymph Various weave also have various names, some are even named after the individual that supposedly invent the weave, such as the "Pott's Weave" even though Mr. Pott was a maker of wigs and toupees, and he probably use weaves and knots that he used for constructing wigs and toupees, for his fly patterns.

After saying that, I can tell you that there is a learning curve when it comes to doing weave patterns on a hook, and I suggest that you find some video's online that you can watch until you come to understand all the procedures involved in the various weaves. Then it time to practice, practice, practice, and practice some more, until you can dress 12 hooks in a row that are identical and without a single weave loop out of place, no gaps between weaves.

All of the lessons in the "Advance Fly Tying Series" of Al Campbell are weave patterns, some for the body of the fly, others for the hackle.

I am still working on a DVD sent to me by Donald Nicolson (Scotland), the video has Oliver Edwards dressing a hook using the "Parallel or Shuttle Weave" for a nymph patten. Practice, Practice, Practice....then Practice Some More!

Is it a Polish Weave, I do not know, is using a weave pattern for a nymph, make it a Czech Nymph, again I have no answer. But when it comes to if the weave pattern works at catching fish, the answers is a enthusiastic "YES!!!" ~Parnelli

[Buddy Sanders]

Parnelli,

I fish a lot of Czech Nymphs. None of them use a weave in thier construction.

I'd be loathe to do so, as a good number of the flies I use for the Czech Nymphing technique end up stuck to something on the river bottom.

Simple flies that are heavily weighted are the ticket for this. My most productive fly for this set up is a simple nymph that uses only a lead underbody, tying thread, and round rubber (spinnerbait skirt material) for the body. I can tie bunches of these quickly, and when I lose a few during the day, I don't worry about it.

Weaving is cool looking and the flies are effective, but it's time consuming to do. I prefer to save all that work for flies that I'll fish in the middle or upper reaches of the water column.

Up to each to decide this, though.

Good Luck!

Buddy

[Steven McGarthwaite]

Here is a photo of my Finnish Czech Nymph....I will write this fly pattern up as a future "Fly of the Week" article on FAOL. ~Parnelli

Finnish Czech Nymph.JPG

[Gig]

One of mine, nothing flash but it works