(Click here to view video on YouTube).
Continuing with our Czech nymphing theme of late, Oliver Edwards shows us how to tie a true Czech nymph in this two-part video.
Slim Profile, Heavily Weighted Nymph
A slim profile and tightly wrapped body are characteristic of a Czech nymph and help minimize resistance in the water enabling the fly to sink quickly. The flat, sticky-backed lead tape shown in the video is a great way to maintain the slim profile yet still heavily weight Czech nymphs.
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More on Czech Nymphing
For more Czech nymphing patterns check (pun intended) out our Nymph Fly Tying Video Gallery. Also, stay tuned as we continue our mini-series on European nymphing techniques including Czech nymphing, French Nymphing and Spanish Nymping in the coming week.
Have a great weekend!
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