The TUCK CAST: Increase your Euro Nymphing success
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2022
- The TUCK CAST is an extremely important cast in Euro Nymphing. It helps with getting your bugs to enter the water first and is vital to setting up the perfect drift.
It is an easy cast to master with the proper form. This short video shows you how to do it right away. Once you learn this cast, you will be able to extend your drifts and deliver your bugs so they quickly get to depth.
It is a must have technique. Master this cast and you will see your success go up.
Tight lines!
Cory
#euronymphing #tuckcast #flycasting - Sport
Hey Cory! Great tutorial for an effective technique. I think it’s awesome that you sacrifice fishing time to help others achieve some success with your streamside instruction!
Thank you, Dale! Happy to help people shorten their learning curve. Tight lines, my friend!
Great video again! Fantastic explanation of what the tuck cast is. Thanks Cory.
Thank you, Piotr! Glad it helps. Tight lines my friend.
Greetings Cory. Love your channel. Kudos. Keep up the great work. I'm one of the lucky ones whom has been fly fishing for more than 50 years. I'd like to note that the now popular "Tuck Cast" is exactly the same casting stroke used to present a dry fly for accuracy, being more or less straight over the top of the rod tip, and then out above the water. In dry fly fishing this simply allows the fly to straighten the line/leader and fall delicately onto the water instead of casting it onto the water. When using a weighted fly, the loop unrolling and the weight of the fly causes the fly to hinge below the plane of the cast out line so that the fly enters the water first. The difference is you don't lower the rod at the end of the cast when executing a tuck. But it's the same stroke as one would use for precise dry fly placement. There's no doubt when fishing sub surface anglers tend to throw at spots on the water instead of above as one would do when dry fly fishing. I hope this may help your viewers new to morphing understand how simple it is to execute a tuck cast. Best Regards, Bill
Thank you, Bill! I'm blessed as well. Thanks to my Dad, I have been fly fishing for 40 years. He taught me everything. You are correct, the Tuck is great for dry flies as well. The is very little difference in traditional casting and euro. That's the big thing I am trying to demystify. Appreciate you watching and tight lines!
Great instruction Cory! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you! Appreciate you watching!
Just discovered your channel and absolutely love how you keep it all your tips simple, practical, and most importantly, repeatable.
Happy you found it and glad it's helpful. Thanks for watching. Tight lines to you!
Nice Lesson Cory! Thanks!
Appreciate it, Uni. Tight lines!
Great Advice! I need to work on mine but this makes such a big difference when you're "punching pockets" and only have a foot or two to get the flies in the target zone.
Thanks so much, DJ! You are spot on. Massively helpful in that type of water. Appreciate you watching and tight lines!
Always look forward for your videos.
Appreciate you watching, Thelis!
great explanation and demonstration!
Thanks, Chris. Glad it was helpful!
Always fun to see and hear names for casts Ive been using for years that I basically taught myself over 62 years of flyfishing. Nice video.
You are right, Glenn. It’s been around forever. A lot of the stuff that is “modern” today was taught to me a long time ago by my Dad. Thanks so much for watching!
Joe Humphreys's Trout Tactics has been one of my favorite fly fishing books. Great teaching video here!
One of my favs too! Appreciate it and thanks for watching!
Thanks for the straightforward explanation.
Hope it helps, Brian. Thanks for watching.
Super tutorial Cory!! Nice Brown too!!
Appreciate it, Enzo!
Thank you!
Appreciate you watching, Snake!
On one of my creeks yesterday, the trout were taking the fly off of the tuck cast immediately. Prior to a storm that was moving in, they were lethargic and eating near the bottom. Afterwards, I think they would’ve ate a buzz bait, not really. Thanks for another informative and great video!’ If you are ever fishing in Wv, come fish with me. I’m on some awesome wild trout creeks that hardly ever see fisherman. A few of these creeks have huge trout in them. Bows up to 22”’s and browns up in the upper 20’s. It’s really crazy!!!! Again, thanks!!!
Appreciate the offer, Chadd! Those creeks sound like heaven! Congrats to an awesome day yesterday. Love those days when they are just on everything and anything you throw at them. Thanks so much for watching and tight lines!
@@OldDominionTroutBum you’re welcome, thanks!!
Thin to win and tuck them in ! 👍🍻
Haha….That’s right, Louie!!
Hey Cory, would love to see a video of your wading setup. From photos I think you are using a hip pack. Curious about your net setup and any other tips you utilize on the water. I’m constantly tweaking and seeking the “perfect” on water setup to maximize efficiency and keep my gear at a minimum.
Hey Taylor. I will be doing a video on that in the near future. I do use a hip pack. They are the most comfortable to me. Also, I am a minimalist. I don't bring a ton of stuff. In the mean time...I make a loop with paracord and put it around my wader suspender to attach my net that is on a retractor. I also, wear a lanyard with a working box on it. Sometimes I can fish all day without even going into my pack. Hope this helps.
Appreciate you watching!
So if I understand this correctly, I do a 10-2 cast, stopping at the 10 o'clock and then add a little reach out. Sounds a lot more straightforward than the down and then up that some guys advocate. Thanks very much !
You are correct. That oval cast is an old-school way. It is highly inaccurate if you don't time it. No need to complicate it. Good luck to you.
Thanks Corey, I really appreciate your videos. Are you using your micro leader in this video ? Please keep up your good work, you'r instruction is great for the sport.
Thank so much, RJF. I always use a micro leader. I never go heavier than 4x.
This video is extremely helpful, and I am gearing up to practice in the yard during the "off-season." I have one question, Cory: under what circumstances would you do a full tuck cast (and "give a little") vs. the tuck cast that you appear to be doing more frequently in all of your videos? Thank you very much for your time and effort to help us learn the important nuances of euro nymphing.
Great question, Keith.
When you encounter heavy, deeper water…that is when you will do a full tuck. It’s just something you always want in your back pocket. And honestly and other time when you make a few drifts in med to faster nice water, say 2 1/2 feet or more and you haven’t gotten a strike. That’s when you want to do a full tuck and drive them down a little more. Everything is situational, but you go to it if you aren’t getting your bugs down. Your sighter will tell you if you are. Hope this makes sense.
Cory, Your videos are fantastic. I appreciate your depth of experience and willingness to teach the rest of us. I am amazed at how flawlessly you are able to cast the micro leader with a tuck cast. I am currently using a 10lb leader with a 8 lb sighter trying to move toward using a micro leader. My rod is a cheap 10'-3 wt that I picked up from china. My question is does the T&T 10'-9" make a big difference in your ability to cast effortlessly? Would that improve my casting or is it just a technique or leader issue?
Thank you, Bruce. Really appreciate it. The high-end rods do make a difference but it’s only after you really understand the fundamentals of casting. It won’t make you better-you make you better.
I’ve fished and tested a lot of rods. Some of the cheaper rods say Euro, but they really aren’t. They are just long rods. There are some lower price point rods that are quite good. (Syndicate, Orvis Clearwater to name a few). Once you really get the technique/fundamentals down, you will then appreciate what a higher end rod will do for you. Hope this helps. Good luck to you.
Thanks for the clear demonstration; you seem to have fly line out of the rod instead of your normal micro-leader. Is that just for visibility for this video?
Appreciate it, Kerry. That is my normal micro leader.
Hi Cory
I have been enjoying all your videos that I have watched. Very helpful to getting into euro nymphing. Do you have a video on making micro leaders that you use?
Steve
Appreciate it, Stephen. I have made a video on micro leaders here:
czcams.com/video/_LsHADwel28/video.html
You can find my setup in the description. Hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks Cory. Have you ever fished out in the Kittanning area which is northwest PA?
Anytime, Stephen. I have not fished there, although I do know there is some great fishing out there.
Cory
I have been looking for a euro rod cause I like fishing nymphs the best. I don’t want to spend for a high end rod so can you suggest any rod brands. Been looking at a rod on Reds fly shop for around $100 bucks.
Stephen, I don’t have any experience with rods in the $100 range. Mid range rods $300 range…I do. Syndicate Pipeline P2 and an Orvis Clearwater are great rods in that range. Hope this helps.
Great videos. What is your leader set up or color sighter specifics?
Thanks, Snake. If you check out my Micro Leader video, I have all the specs there.
czcams.com/video/_LsHADwel28/video.htmlsi=g_iahwnoR5di8G82
Great videos, on learning so much, just wondering do you use a WF#3 line then leader, strike indicator, dropper? I have a nymph line but feel it's so light and in Scotland not great as windy here, thanks
Appreciate it! I use a euro line. I just did a video on the Micro Leader...in it I talk about my setup:
czcams.com/video/_LsHADwel28/video.html
You can get a fair amount of wind in the U.S. as well. When that happens, you need to fish heavier bugs. You will be able to cast better and have a better connection. Hope this help. Cheers, mate and thanks for watching.
Hi your videos are awesome. In reference to the last one I got some Pizon Michel material. It seems very fine compared to what I have used. What kg do you use for your butt section
Thank you, John. For the main leader I use 18mm, 2.55kg. My sighter is 16mm, 2.04kg. Hope this helps.
You’re welcome Cory
-Mr Brown
Haha! Appreciate it!
Another great video! I am wrong or with a euro Nymphing rod you use more wrist than with a conventional fly fishing rod using a standard wf fly line? Still i see the acceleration to a stop backward, the wait to let the line load and then an acceleration to a stop with the rod pretty high to allow for the tuck cast. Is this correct?
Thanks so much! And you are correct with all of the above, Pierre. This video may help as well:
czcams.com/video/KIdUsRB9ERY/video.htmlsi=zL-gUr5Dblzjkm3P
Appreciate you watching.
I am guessing you are using your 2 wt in these videos. With your micro leader setup, does the 2 wt cast your bugs better than a 3 wt? I am thinking about how your rod loads, etc and how the rods might load differently. Thanks as always. All your videos are spot-on helpful.
Stephen, I am using my 2wt here. Although I do prefer a 2wt over a 3, my 3wt does cast equally as good with a micro leader. The difference between the 2 and 3 is the 2wt loads and throws lighter bugs better. To me, the 2wt is the ultimate in finesse. Appreciate you watching!
@@OldDominionTroutBum Hi Cory. Thank you for providing such great content. It's helped my tight line game immensely.
Just curious, what's the heaviest team of flies you have fished on your T&T 10'9 2wt in regards to bead sizes?
@@leighowen5525 Glad it's helping, Leigh.
Even though the 10'9" 2wt excels with lighter bugs, I have thrown a 3.8 with a 2.3 on the dropper and even jigged 4.0mm streamers with. The recovery is a little slower with heavier bugs, but you can easily do it.
Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@@OldDominionTroutBum Perfect. Thank you
Good vid, tks. Are you using a level euro line on your rig?
Thanks, Ray. If you watch this video here, it talks about my setup:
czcams.com/video/_LsHADwel28/video.htmlsi=1HNXsJ5xKfhx5zoB
Tight lines to you.
So you have any videos of your line and leader setup ?
Here you go, Jared.
czcams.com/video/_LsHADwel28/video.htmlsi=n2WmdkMeomubyZqH
You can also find it in the description.
We need to get you a tripod and another go pro so we can see your technique better 😊
Chris, I'll take volunteers for a camera crew to follow me on the stream!
I do have another video showing the cast here:
czcams.com/video/KIdUsRB9ERY/video.htmlsi=dX59LqKqyWvBXKJA
Thanks for watching.
Hey Cory. I know this video is older but I’m looking for some insight. I have been using the 4x-5x pezon and michel leader that you had recommended prior. I’ve noticed that when casting, my flies always loop around and land left of my intended target. Wondering if you have noticed that or if you have any ideas as to why that might be happening? I end up just compensating, but I don’t like the feeling of being inaccurate.
And I’ll include that I am using a t&t contact 2. 10’9” 3wt.
Jordan-I am willing to bet you are doing an oval cast. It is highly inaccurate. Watch my micro leader video and I specifically talk about it and what happens when you do it.
czcams.com/video/_LsHADwel28/video.htmlsi=Mwg7yGku-S643PNw
Also watch this video here:
czcams.com/video/KIdUsRB9ERY/video.htmlsi=1SI3hYlM015CeyPG
Hope this helps.
Hello Cory, what brand of rod are you using? Thanks
Jim, I'm using a T&T Contact 2, 10ft 9in 2 wt. Appreciate you watching!
If I run a 25lb slick shooter mono straight to a 2x sighter material, tippet ring and then tippet, will you still be able to cast and tuck cast?
Hey Bobby. You can tuck cast any leader formula. But, if you have a modern euro rod, I would suggest replacing the shooter mono. If you like a 2x sighter-I would just go straight 2x all the way. There is no benefit from the shooting line with a modern Euro nymphing rod. If you do a lot of nymphing, you'll benefit by going even thinner. Hope this helps. Appreciate you watching.
@@OldDominionTroutBum Thanks for the answer!
So, I have shooting line on because I convert my 3wt ESN rod to a one handed spey rod.
@ybbobmurphy aaaaah….I got you. That makes total sense.
What reel is on your rod?
Mark, it is a Ross Evolution LTX 4/5.
I have that rod and looking for a mid priced full cage reel.
Thanks
Hi, I really like your video. Can I say this though and I am not trying to be a smart ass btw.. If you watch your video closely, I believe that at the point where you believe you are giving line by moving your casting hand forward, you actually are not because at the same time you are drawing 4 fold of line in with your left hand.
I feel that what is happened is that you are opening up the axis from your left hand to the first guide ring when you do that forward motion with your right hand, thus straightening the connection to your imitations and that by drawing the fly line in by about a foot and a half to 2 feet with your left hand, you are in fact causing your imitations to stall and spring back toward you and thus fall in the water below the fly line.
I feel you are doing a far better job than I do, but I think that the cause of the desired cast may not be as you think .
Just my thoughts and all in the name of discussion, not trying to be a smart ass
Hey CCC-I am actually giving and after the bugs hit, I'm taking up the slack with my left hand. It is all a fluid motion: Cast, give, take up slack. 1,2,3. I even talked about if you don't do it, your bugs will spring back at you. The cast is doing exactly what It should be doing. Appreciate you watching.
Ok, sweet, thanks for that I hear you