In this fly fishing tutorial, Signature Tyer George Daniel walks us through fishing jig streamers on a euro nymphing setup. He covers things such as how to rig for fishing this style, what flies to use, what weight patterns to use, how to animate your fly, where to fish it and at what angle, how to wade safely—and we're just scratching the surface! This is a true deep dive into one of the most effective streamer fishing techniques out there.
George Daniel has been a pioneer when it comes to fly fishing with jig streamers for trout. As a result, he's developed some incredibly effective patterns that catch trout all over the world. George is a Signature Tyer at Fulling Mill, and we're proud to offer several of his most popular fly patterns. Simple, tested and extremely well thought out, his fly patterns are must-haves on the water. You can check them all out here, including the Jiggy Sculp Snack and the Jiggy Cray, which are new this year:
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When it comes to fishing and developing jig streamers, there are few people more experienced than George Daniel. Guide, college professor of fly fishing at Penn State University, former Fly Fishing Team USA member and former head coach of the USA Youth Fly Fishing Team—George has dedicated his life to fly fishing. He has been at the forefront of these tactics for years, and has an immense amount to share on the topic.
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00:00 Introduction with George Daniel
00:45 George talks about his jig streamer leader and tippet setup
02:30 Why situational awareness matters
02:58 How to jig streamers in a pocket
05:12 Tips for setting the hook in tough locations
07:01 Hooking and playing a fish
09:11 Essential Tip: have a clean transition between rod and line hand
10:10 Playing a fish in fast water
11:21 George's most effective jig streamer patterns
12:35 George Daniel's Jiggy Fry
14:17 George Daniel's Polar Jig
15:40 George Daniel's Sculp Snack Jig
19:07 How to cast under overhanging obstacles
22:08 How to use your sighter
23:28 How to determine if you have enough weight
25:55 Casting a heavy fly effectively