576 | Modern Euro Nymphing Masterclass with Gilbert Rowley
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Dave Stewart
4.7 • 531 Ratings
🗓️ 6 March 2024
⏱️ 67 minutes
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/576
Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Territory, FishHound Expeditions, Visit Helena, MT
Today, we're diving into modern euro nymphing with Gilbert Rowley, the mastermind behind the Modern Nymphing Series.
Join us as Gilbert shares the three biggest things he learned while producing some of the best Euro Nymphing videos that are out there right now. We cover finding fish, fighting fish casting tips, and how to detect strikes.
Plus, you'll find out which rig is the best to use if you're getting wind that's making things a bit tough on the water.
Show Notes with Gilbert Rowley on Modern Euro Nymphing.
1:54 - Gilbert discusses his early experiences with fly fishing and the transition into video production. Gilbert's travels take him across the Western US and occasionally abroad to capture the beauty and excitement of fishing in remote destinations.
4:16 - Gilbert talked about his deep dive into fly fishing in college, where he met Devin Olsen. Gilbert delved into Euro nymphing techniques and later collaborated with Devin and Lance Egan to create the Modern Nymphing film series. This journey culminated in the development of an online course, the Modern Nymphing Masterclass.
Journey from Guiding to Filmmaking
8:58 - Gilbert recounts his transition from a fishing guide to a filmmaker in the fly fishing industry. He shares insights into self-education, the importance of investing in one's passion, and the role of continuous learning in achieving success.
11:48 - Gilbert's journey from the electronics industry to becoming a prominent figure in fly fishing video production was unexpected. Initially, he envisioned a path centered around guiding and building an online business, but as he pursued his passion for filmmaking, opportunities began to unfold.
18:00 - Gilbert has two films featured in the International Fly Fishing Film Festival: one showcasing bonefishing in South Caicos and another capturing the beauty of targeting sea-run brown trout in Iceland. Check out the trailers here.
22:25 - Their Euro Nymphing video series covers essential topics ranging from gear and rigs to casting strategies. The series starts with foundational concepts and progresses to more advanced techniques like fishing streamers and dry droppers on Euro rigs.
Additionally, the Adaptive Fly Fishing installment explores water types and various fishing approaches beyond Euro nymphing, showcasing the versatility and expertise of the Devin and Lance.
Finding Fish, Fighting Fish, and Casting Tips
28:00 - Gilbert emphasizes the importance of considering seasonal changes and water temperature when searching for fish.
Additionally, Euro nymphing offers advantages in targeting unconventional water types like riffles and pocket water, often overlooked by anglers using traditional techniques.
30:25 - Gilbert recounts a learning experience while steelhead fishing, highlighting the importance of proper fish-fighting techniques. He emphasizes the significance of keeping the rod tip low and upstream to effectively tire out the fish and let the river assist in landing it.
35:00 - Gilbert suggests starting with a modular leader for easier casting when using Euro setups. He advises maintaining tension with the flies and practicing the oval cast to improve casting ability and accuracy.
42:00 - Gilbert emphasizes the advantage of strike detection in Euro nymphing.
Drift Management Techniques
45:10 - Gilbert covers the nuances of managing drifts while Euro nymphing, including the use of fixed leader lengths and adjusting casting techniques in response to wind and water conditions. Gilbert emphasizes the importance of maintaining a natural drift for successful fly fishing.
Overcoming Wind Challenges in Modern Euro Nymphing
49:37 - Addressing the common problem of wind in fly fishing, Gilbert suggests techniques for adapting to windy conditions, such as using heavier flies or switching to a streamer setup on a Euro rig to maintain control and effectiveness.
The Buffet Series
55:22 - Gilbert shares details about the Buffet Series on YouTube. There are already three seasons of it on YouTube, and they're working on a fourth one.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/576
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Are you interested to find out what the best Euro-Niffers do to find fish in unlikely areas? |
| 0:07.1 | Would you like to learn how to detect more fish and manage your line better? |
| 0:11.0 | Maybe you'd like to learn a cast that will allow you to catch more fish and deal with the wind quite a bit better? |
| 0:16.1 | The man behind the huge modern nymphing series and who has worked closely with two of the best Euro nymphers in the game shares his biggest tips today on the podcast. This is the Wet Fly Swing podcast where we show you the best places to travel to for fly fishing, how to find the best resources and tools to prepare for your big trip and what you can do to give back to the fish species you love. Hey, I'm Dave, host of the Wet Fly Swing podcast. |
| 0:38.7 | I've been fishing since I was a little kid. |
| 0:40.7 | I grew up around the fly shop and created one of the largest fly fishing podcast in the country. |
| 0:45.4 | I've also interviewed more of the greatest fly anglers than just about anyone in this country. |
| 0:50.5 | Today, Gilbert Roli will be describing the three biggest things he learned while producing |
| 0:55.4 | some of the best Euro-Niniping videos that are out there right now. We cover finding fish, |
| 1:00.5 | fighting fish, casting tips, and how to detect strikes. Plus, you're going to find out |
| 1:05.9 | which rig is the best to use if you're getting some wind that's making things a bit tough on the water. This is a good tip that you might not be thinking about. Excited to share this one today. So here we go. Gilbert Roli. How you doing, Gilbert? Doing well. Thanks for having me, Dave. Yeah, yeah. Thanks for coming on here and putting some time aside this morning to talk about some topics that we've talked a lot about in the past, but are always hot topics. |
| 1:31.5 | You know, Euro-Nimping is one. I know you've worked with, produced some really awesome videos |
| 1:35.6 | and some educational content. Also, you've got this great video production company that I want |
| 1:42.3 | to talk about because you've got a lot going on there. |
| 1:44.4 | I know the film tours and festivals are out there. |
| 1:47.5 | So we have all that going. |
| 1:48.7 | Take it back, though, before we get in there. |
| 1:50.4 | Talk about how you first got into fly fishing and what's your first memory? |
| 1:54.4 | You bet. |
| 1:55.1 | Yeah. |
| 1:55.4 | So fly fishing started for me when I was pretty young, 13, 14 years old. |
| 2:00.3 | But it was like buying a Walmart, eight weight, trying to catch 10-inch rookies and |
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