Let's Fight About Nymphs

Fly fishing has a nymphing problem. In this episode, Ross takes on one of the most persistent pieces of conventional wisdom in fly fishing: because trout eat most of their food underwater, anglers should spend most of their time nymphing. It sounds logical. It also misses a much bigger part of how trout actually behave—and can keep anglers locked into one style of fishing when plenty of other options are available. From water temperature and insect activity to dry-dropper rigs and the d...