Weighted Nymphs
I usually tie the nymphs without weight and rely on the split shot to get the flies down, as I usually use two flies. I do add bead heads to many nymphs but I then don?t add any extra weight.
There are exceptions to that rule. For one thing, some waters are restricted to the use of split shot so only the flies can be weighted.
Also, I will add weight to many stonefly nymphs. I usually use a dropper below the stonefly and the dropper has no added weight. The stonefly will travel just above the bottom, if I have my depth right, and the dropper will be ticking along the bottom behind the stone, but light enough to react to the water currents.
Then too there are some rivers that are really deep for fly fishing and I know I will need to get the flies down fast and deep, so those get added weight.
When casting a nymphing rig, slow and wide open casts are really necessary. I usually tell people to cast sloppy with large loops and very little false casting. With all those hinge points in the line you have to go slow and wide open or it really gets messy.
Larry ---sagefisher---
Organizations and clubs I belong to:
Fly Fishers International Life Member
FFI 1000 Stewards member
FFI Presidents Club
FFI Fly Tying Group Life Member
Washington State Council FFI
V.P. Membership
Alpine Fly Fishers Club
President & Newsletter Editor--The Dead Drift
North Idaho Fly Casters club