EURO NYMPHING CLASSES 2025

MAY 31ST + JUNE 14TH

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Northern Water Guide is offering two one day Introduction to euro nymphing classes in Pittsburg, NH.

When you attend one of our classes we will cover everything you need to know to get started when it comes to tight lined nymphing.

Topics covered but not limited to :

  • Rod and reel selection

  • Line / leader formulas

  • Knots

  • Mono vs fluorocarbon

  • Casting and turning over long leaders

  • Casting styles (oval, circle, helicopter, bow, tuck,)

  • Drifts

  • Reading water

  • Flies and rig set ups

  • Sink rates

  • Angles of entry

  • Registering strikes

  • Playing fish

  • Pros and cons of tight line vs strike indicators

Course DETAILS

Instructional classes will be held outdoors on the trophy section of the Connecticut river.

This course will review everything from gear and equipment selections, rod and reel anatomy, setup and basic knots to river safety, reading water, casting, entomology, fly selection and handling/releasing fish.

What is euro nymphing?

Euro nymphing is the use of a long 10 – 10 ½‘ 2-4wt flyrod that is usually a mid to full flex rod providing large amounts of tippet protection.

Strike Indicators are replaced with a colored section of line referred to as sighter material. Light tippet allows flies to reach depths quickly without being pulled from the riverbed by the influence of the top water currents.

The use of weighted flies cuts through the faster currents allowing flies to get down to depth faster, stay there longer and drift more naturally also allowing for quicker and better strike detection.

Space is limited to 10 students per class to offer more direct guide/student ratio.

 
 

What’s included?

  • Guides

  • Course manual

  • Flies

  • Leaders, lines and setup

  • Gear if needed ( Waders, Boots, Fly Rod) - we are able to set up 4 students if they do not already have a euro rod set up. 

  • Meals included BREAKFAST and LUNCH

What’s NOT included?

CLASS ITINERARY

  • 7:00AM Breakfast and meet/greet

  • 7:30AM Rod and reel selections, leader formulas and knots

  • 9:30PM Reading water, fly selections, strike detection, playing fish

  • 1:30PM Riverside lunch

  • 2:30PM Applying skills learned on the water with guides

  • 4:00pm Depart river

SCHOOL COST

The cost of this class is $250.00 to cover guides, meals, instruction materials and gear.

To reserve your spot a down payment of class in full is required, you will sign a liability and agreement form as part of the reservation. Once reserved, you will receive additional details regarding the instructional day and meal menu.

Cancellations prior to 30 days will be refunded in full. Should you need to cancel within the 30 days before class we will offer to transfer your payment to the next class date offered.