Arbor Anglers
Advanced STREAMER Euro Nymphing Class
Advanced STREAMER Euro Nymphing Class
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This class takes place on a piece of private property on the South Platte near Lake George where Arbor Anglers has exclusive access. This class is for people that have experience with euro-nymphing and want to add the streamer fishing methods to their game on some amazing water.
Requirements:
As an advanced class participants are expected to understand the basic theories of euro nymphing, as we will be using these theories as the foundation for the advanced class. Without understanding the basics, participants may find these advanced techniques frustrating. It is imperative that you are aware of your skill level and limitations so you can get the most out of this class.
If you have any questions about if this class is the right fit for you, please reach out to James email: shop@arboranglers.com phone: (720) 512-1416! We will also be offering two more classes that compliment many techniques we will use in this class. They are Applied Entomology, and the Physics of Nymphing. Check out the others class available on our website in the classes offered section.
Equipment for this class is not provided, and the expectation is that you have the appropriate length rods (Euro specific 10ft or greater), leaders built, and euro style flies. If you would like to experiment with different brands of rods besides your current euro style rod we will have some available.
Overview:
The class will start off with a lecture going over advanced STREAMER euro nymphing techniques, styles, and leader building, and then proceed to the water where the instruction will continue.
Euro nymphing and Euro streamer fishing use many of the same tight-line principles, but they target fish in very different ways.
Euro Nymphing focuses on presenting weighted nymphs naturally near the bottom. The angler maintains direct contact with the flies using a long leader and sighter, carefully controlling depth, drift speed, and tension. The goal is generally to imitate aquatic insects drifting naturally through a trout’s feeding lane.
Euro Streamer Fishing uses that same long-rod, tight-line control but introduces movement and a more aggressive presentation. Instead of simply managing a natural drift, the angler actively manipulates the streamer with jigging, pulsing, swinging, leading, or stripping movements. Streamers imitate baitfish, sculpins, leeches, and other larger food sources and can trigger both feeding and reaction strikes.
The simplest difference: Euro nymphing is primarily about controlling the drift, while Euro streamer fishing is about controlling both the drift and the movement of the fly.
The instruction will continue for approximately 2-3 hours, and then you will have access to the private water until 4pm. The water is full of rainbows, browns, and cutbows reaching the 28” size. Your new PB may be on this trip! To offer our students the best experience we are keeping the class to a maximum of 5 individuals, and two instructors!
Instructors:
- Ben McGee: A boulder native and an expert fly-fishing instructor that has been primarily focused on teaching Euro techniques here on the Front Range for over a decade. Fishing countless days stateside and abroad with international superstar talents from Portugal, Spain, France, Finland, and the U.S., Ben has developed unique and comprehensive teaching methods for the entire spectrum of “western U.S. style” fly angler.
- James Parker: Arbor Anglers shop owner.
A valid Fishing Licence is required to participate. Please review our refund policy.
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