Trees of the U.S. are easy-to-use regional field guides for backpacking, camping, and other outdoor activities.

New and specific presentation techniques beyond traditional dead driftingLong-line nymphing, no-line nymphing, downstream strategies, micronymphing, nymphing lakes, and designing your own imitationsInstruction on hauling with weighted rigs, hammering, jabbing, tilting the rod plane, roll casting, elliptical casts, curve casts, downstream loadingNo other form of fly fishing has broader application on so many types of water for both active and inactive trout. So argues Osthoff, who challenges the long-held notion that nymphing involves little more than dead drifting with the current. Osthoff advocates an active strategy of moving the nymph, applying effective casting and creative presentation techniques that will attract the most elusive trout. With comprehensive advice on rigging and prospecting, practice tips for a wide variety of casts, and strategies for precise control to bring your nymph to life, this is your guide to becoming a truly versatile angler.

Choose the right rod, reel, and line Identify essential fly patterns that work the best Get detailed instruction on casting and presenting your flies for the best drift and sight detection Euro nymphing (also once called Czech nymphing) is a broad term for a wide range of subsurface fly-fishing techniques that rely on long leaders, light fly lines, and long rods. Because of the light lines, anglers can get better drifts, sink their flies faster, and detect even subtle strikes—with proper technique. Fly Fishing Team USA member Josh Miller is one of the most successful guides and coaches teaching this method, and in this book he shares everything he knows about approach, presentation, and choosing the right flies.

Advanced tight line nymphing tactics, including Czech, Polish, French, Spanish, and American techniques.

Nymph fishing is a specialized form of fly fishing. Here is a how-to book that addresses this specific niche in the fly fishing world. Tedesco takes it one step farther by instructing the reader how to nymph fish effectively in fast moving water year-round.

Practical tips on casting, rigging, line handling, safety concerns, and many other skills that will help you master the "art" of fly fishing.