Simple is AWESOME // Beginner Friendly Single Nymph Rig

"Indicator fly fishing" is a term often used to describe a method of fly fishing where anglers use a visible indicator, such as a brightly colored yarn, foam, or plastic bobber, attached to the leader to track the drift and detect strikes. Unlike traditional dry fly fishing where the angler watches the dry fly on the surface, in indicator fly fishing, the indicator is used to suspend nymph or wet flies at a specific depth in the water column while they drift with the current. When the indicator twitches, pauses, or dips underwater, it signals a strike, allowing the angler to set the hook and catch the fish. This technique is particularly effective in deeper or faster-moving water where fish are feeding below the surface.

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[ZGADOW]

This is super solid advice for those who want to get better at nymphing. Keep it simple. One fly is a lot easier to work with than two

[jacobheliseva]

This is by far the best beginner video out there. so many 'beginner' videos are way too complicated. this is short sweet and all the details necessary thank you!

[timknebel]

Excellent instruction and content for someone getting into fly fishing. Or for someone like myself that does not fish as often as I would like to and needs the reminder to keep it simple. You are really doing a great service to fly fishing Joe. Keep it up!

[timothydalton]

Wonderful tips. Great reminder to some of us who try to get " too technical" and ( in my case) seem to catch fewer fish. There is a good reason they are called basics. Thanks for the video

[masongriglack]

This is still the most helpful nymphing video ever created

[jonnynails]

I literally just started fly fishing last Friday. I'm definitely addicted, but had some frustrations this weekend with complicated set ups and sub par knot tying on my end. In 5 hours I spent 4 of it re-setting up my rod and tying knots. Took a long time as a newbie to put on the indicator and two nymphs plus riverside knots for leader, tippet, flys. I had to keep telling myself I was in the "putting in my dues" stage, LoL. Really happy to find your channel and see this video though. I like keeping things simple. This sounds more like what I need.

[divoc]

my uncle is a guide in CT and this is the simple technique he thought me to get me into nymphing. It has worked so well for me and just a great way to fish. Great video

[stephenbrody]

Joe killing it again. Simple is good sometimes. It is funny how I get to big water sometimes and have these complex plans. Then end up back to a simple set up. I have probably caught more fish in my life single nymph than double . Thanks again for a great video

[MrGrabaka]

I just picked up fly fishing. Invested a lot of money within the last 2 months and this was one of the better videos that I've seen

[javierguzman]

Perfect timing. I’ll be fly fishing in a few weeks for the first time. The simple approach really was an eye opener. Most videos demonstrate complex setups.

[zeroedinwithzeke]

Awesome! Rediscovered the channel several days ago and have binge watched the nymphing videos in preparation for the East Tennessee trip and Montana trip this summer.

[GTSierraFly]

dude your instructions and tips are amazing. I've been fishing and catching for years but want to really expand my abilities and your videos help so so much

[andrewcrabill]

Thanks for dumbing it down for us newbies. Nymphing seems so intimidating when you’re getting into fly fishing vs just a streamer or like dry flies. It’s really just a worm and bobber!

[Fishinfoolfoolinfish]

We need more content like this that simplifies fly fishing. Great video

[williammiller]

I like that, simple and effective, my next outing will try to keep it simple with that rig. Thanks

[jimbaggett]

I just found your videos. I love how you make fly fishing simple. I mostly surf fish and don't get to trout steams but once or twice a year. The other videos get way too overcomplicated. Thanks for making this easy to understand.

[gocubbiesgo]

Was inspired to simplify my setup yesterday by this video. Fished some tough conditions, but hooked up with two fish within 20-30 minutes. This video was a great reminder to keep it simple and not to overthink it.

[garysoden]

You make it look easy but as a newbie at fly fishing I pretty much know .... for me nothing is as easy as folks like you make it look. I'd love to go out with you !!! Thanks for ALL of your great video's

[robpool]

Great video for beginners- or old guys like me that hate complicated rigs. You don’t always catch more fish with two flies than one- especially if, like you point out, you are spending all your time in the water detangling and removing your flies from trees. I got into fly fishing 20 some odd years ago because I liked the idea of the simplicity of a dry fly at the end of a line. Over the years it got more complicated. I got sick of the peer pressure of clubs trying to convince me to use two flies. It made me want to quit. And honestly, I don’t fish that often anymore. I’m just going to go back to one fly rigs and hold my head up high. Fish the way that is enjoyable!

[SeanStewart]

This looks like a setup I can get started in. I’m still pretty new to fly fishing and it can get super complicated at times. I’ve been wanting to get below the surface fishing for a while but always been put off for some reason. Glad this makes it easy.