Euro Nymph Crash Course
This highly effective method for fishing technical waters is our specialty, and we’ll teach you how to use it to catch more fish.
About the course
Euro Nymphing Crash Course on the Truckee River
European Style Nymphing (ESN)—also known as Euro nymphing or tight line nymphing—is one of the most effective modern fly fishing techniques for catching trout in technical water. While relatively new to many anglers in the U.S., it’s quickly become the go-to method for rivers like the Truckee, where precision, control, and sensitivity are key.
Our full-day Euro nymphing crash course is designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to fish this method effectively. We cover everything from rigging and leader setup to drift control, strike detection, and fighting fish on a tight line system.
Whether you're brand new to fly fishing or an experienced angler looking to expand your skills, this hands-on day will dramatically increase your success on the water.
All experience levels are welcome.
*All Adventure Fly Co trips are catch-and-release fishing.
Price
$400 / person (half day)
$650 / person (full day)
+$100 1 additional angler
+$300 / night Northstar Condo Stay
Trip Includes:
Full-day Euro nymph instructional fishing trip
Euro nymph fly gear usage (ESN rod/reel)
Wading gear usage (waders and boots)
Lunch on the river (full-day)
Free premium AFC hat (full-day course)
20% discount on MAVRK ESN rods and reels
High-resolution photos and video
A whole lot of knowledge, skill, and fun
What You'll Learn in the Euro Nymphing Crash Course
Gear Breakdown
Understand the key differences between standard fly fishing setups and dedicated Euro nymphing gear
Fly Lines: Floating weight-forward lines vs. ultra-thin ESN lines
Rods: Traditional 8–9' rods vs. longer 10'+ Euro nymphing rods.
Reels: Standard reels vs. ESN Closed cage reels
Casting Techniques
Learn seven effective casting methods for tight line nymphing—and when to use each based on water speed, wind, target distance, river/shore structure etc.
Euro Nymph Fly Selection
Explore how fly weight, profile, and material affect casting, sink rate, and dead drift performance when tight-lining.
Dead Drift Techniques
Master how to get your flies into the strike zone quickly—and how to keep them there longer without snags for better drift control and more hookups.
Rigging for Success
Learn how to rig your Euro nymphing setup for different water types, depths, and flow speeds. We’ll also cover how to adjust your rig on the fly to meet changing river conditions.
Other Key Skills
Throughout the course, you’ll also sharpen core angling skills including:
Reading water and targeting high-probability fish lies
Hook setting and fighting fish more effectively
Improve netting and landing techniques
Wading tips to get you in better position
Jason—an Adventure Fly Co. client—jumped way ahead of the learning curve after just one day on the water. In this video, we see Jason on the legendary Truckee River as he takes our Euro Nymphing Crash Course and puts new skills to the test. With expert instruction, custom MAVRK ESN gear, and a hands-on approach, Jason learns how to dial in his casts, improve dead-drift and hook sets, and land some seriously impressive wild trout. If you've struggled with Euro nymphing or want to fast-track your skills, this is the course that will change how you fish.
Euro Nymphing Crash Course Videos
13-Year-Old Catches Brown Trout on Day 2 of Fly Fishing Boot Camp | Adventure Fly Co. For his 13th birthday, Shayne’s mom gave him an unforgettable gift: a 3-day Fly Fishing Boot Camp with Adventure Fly Co. On Day 2, Shayne learned Euro nymphing for the first time—and landed a beautiful brown trout, then a fat Rainbow trout a few minutes later on the legendary Truckee River! This short video captures the exact moment Shayne puts his new tight line skills into action, hooks a wild trout, and experiences the pure joy of fly fishing success.
Euro Nymph Crash Course Trip Features
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Guided Fishing/Skills Development
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Transportation
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High-Res Photos
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Fishing Gear Usage
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Wading Gear Usage
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![Adventure Fly Co GoPro and/or Drone Video]()
GoPro and/or Drone Video
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![Adventure Fly Co Lunch on the Truckee River]()
Lunch on the River
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![Adventure Fly Co 50% Off Premium Apparel]()
20% Off Premium Apparel
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MAVRK Gear Package
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![Adventure Fly Co Amazing Scenery]()
Amazing Scenery
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![Adventure Fly Co Beautiful Fish]()
Beautiful Fish
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![Adventure Fly Co Memories to last a lifetime]()
Memories to last a lifetime
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![Adventure Fly Co River/Lake Float Fishing]()
River/Lake Float Fishing
Euro Nymph Gallery
What customers are saying
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![Kyle S. Fish-n-Stay Camp Package Adventure Fly Co.]()
“I flew in from Chicago, Jeff picked me up at the airport and we were off for three days of camping and fishing! He had all the gear, food and supplies ready for me. It’s always an awesome time!”
Kyle S.
Fish-n-Stay Camp Package
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![Calvin Fish-n-Stay Condo Package Testimonial]()
“I highly recommend this package if you want to bring your family. My wife and two kids had plenty to do when I was out fishing with Jeff. We even brought our dog!”
Calvin
Fish-n-Stay Condo Package
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![Scott K. Float Fishing Day Trip Testimonial]()
“I’ve taken many float trips with Jeff, and he’s kept me safe and we’ve always caught fish!”
Scott K.
Float Fishing Day Trip
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![Stephen F. Wade Fishing Day Trip Testimonial]()
“First time ever fly fishing. I had no idea it was so fun. I was only taking a day off from skiing for this trip and now I’m hooked. ”
Stephen F.
Wade Fishing Day Trip
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![David B. VIP Fly-in Day Trip Testimonial]()
“Working in the Bay Area and raising two kids hasn’t left me much time to fish.Now I can just fly into Truckee, or Reno depending on where I want to fish, Jeff pics me up at the airport and brings all the gear I need for a day on the river, then gets me back to catch my flight home. It’s awesome.”
David B.
VIP Fly-in Day Trip
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![I’ve always wanted to learn to fly fish and now I’m doing it at age 60 thanks to Jeff.]()
"I’ve always wanted to learn to fly fish and now I’m doing it at age 60 thanks to Jeff."
Nate
Fish-n-Stay Camp Package
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![Brian D Nothing better than a weekend of dirt bikes, fly fishing and camping with Jeff.]()
"Nothing better than a weekend of dirt bikes, fly fishing and camping with Jeff."
Brian D.
Fish-n-Stay Condo Package
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![Shana I’ve always been a dry fly angler but wanted to learn more about Euro nymphing. A session with Jeff was a game changer. Now I know the gear set-up and have a whole new set of skills for catching trout!]()
"I’ve always been a dry fly angler but wanted to learn more about Euro nymphing. A session with Jeff was a game changer. Now I know the gear set-up and have a whole new set of skills for catching trout!"
Shana
Euro Nymph Crash Course
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![Bruce A day of tightline fishing with Jeff has opened up a whole new world of fly fishing for me- I had no idea. Now I need to buy an ESN rod for our next trip.]()
"A day of tightline fishing with Jeff has opened up a whole new world of fly fishing for me- I had no idea. Now I need to buy an ESN rod for our next trip."
Bruce N.
Euro Nymph Crash Course
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![Jeff has a very solid system of teaching euro nymph and tightline techniques. I learned things that I had never seen before and now it all clicks.]()
"Jeff has a very solid system of teaching euro nymph and tightline techniques. I learned things that I had never seen before and now it all clicks."
Mike
Euro Nymph Crash Course
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![A long time Steelheader but I’ve always struggled a bit with Euro nymphing. After a day on the river with Jeff I totally get it now.]()
"A long time Steelheader but I’ve always struggled a bit with Euro nymphing. After a day on the river with Jeff I totally get it now."
Dave Stewart
Euro Nymph Crash Course
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![Brian Two years struggling to catch fish on the Truckee River, then one Euro Nymph Crash Course with Jeff and problem solved.]()
"Two years struggling to catch fish on the Truckee River, then one Euro Nymph Crash Course with Jeff and problem solved."
Brian
Euro Nymph Crash Course
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![Wow, I can’t believe how much I learned in just a Half-Day trip. I definitely should have done a full day trip. The morning flew by. Next trip for sure will be a full day.]()
"Wow, I can’t believe how much I learned in just a Half-Day trip. I definitely should have done a full day trip. The morning flew by. Next trip for sure will be a full day."
Ken O.
Wade Half-Day Trip
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![I’ve been fly fishing for many years, but each time I fish with Jeff he teaches me new ways to catch fish.]()
"I’ve been fly fishing for many years, but each time I fish with Jeff he teaches me new ways to catch fish."
Ralph
Day Trip
Euro Nymph Gear Package
A Euro Nymph Guide Trip with Adventure Fly Co qualifies you for a special discount on a MAVRK ESN gear package that’s yours to keep!
