Loon University: Euro Nymph Rigging with Pete Erickson
World champion angler and seasoned fly fishing coach Pete Erickson breaks down the critical role tippet plays in Euro nymphing—from diameter and material to length and visibility.
We recently headed to Alabama with Adam Hudson of Blue Line Flies to explore the southern boundary of the smallmouth bass’ native range. In a region dominated by gear fishing, Adam fools these beautiful, hard fighting smallmouth bass while casting fly patterns on what locals call “long rods” (fly rods).