The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-14
The New Art of Nymph III shing for Trout
Ey Louis ishead.

Rod and Gun trout anglers win doubtless
be pleased TO learn Of the latest up to the
minute details OF this new method as prac-
tised by British athglers their chalk
streams, l have just learned from Mr.. Sher-
rngton, angling editor Of the famous London
Fled, some facts concerning the new art OF
nymph fshing-a COMPUTATION Of dry and
wet fishing that re4Shes up to the highest s,gai,
briefly describe in this and other short
Whil. our own outdoor magazines con
tinue 10 beat the big drum about worms,
plugs. bugs and hogskin, with pictures OF
trout and bass to prove their efficiency, they
and their readers still remain utterly IN the
dark concerning the rapid strides now pelhg
made in the higher art of fly fishing.
1t must first be understood that British
chalk streams are situated in me south OF
England running between rich, fertile chalk
hills that filter the water clear as crystal
These meadow streams are deep, SLOW NOV
ing inducing a thick abundant growth OF
aquatic plants and weeds, which provide a
vast amount OF trout food, The most famous
streams are the Itchen, Test and Avon, az
in the county OF Hampshire, where most OF
the British expert trout anglers practise dry
fly fishing
entirely different in character, being almost
invariably rapid, usually shallow, 10 run
over stony or sandy beds. without aquatic
growth For that reason my own pracilce ~
nymph fishing for trout must OF necessity
be modified to meet American trout stream
conditions and the insects that breed IN
, them The discerning angler knows mat tne
nymph Is in "A transitory state between me
river bed creeper and the adult trout nstct-
known AS "drakes.' Each one OF the fplllons
that rise must ascend through mdWaler 70
The surface. during which time the alert
trout gorge and feet on them ~ lrAh,sat'
They are wlnglcss, With tat, luscious BONES
carried in Size and color, according 10 the
snecirs the greater part having q pare.
yellowish tint. some quite PINK ana olherS
black or dark gray. ,-4s
while IN che crecpcr state are not hNallapI.
az food for trout because they are our o. slsllt
-burrowing IN the mud or sandy bottom iIVi'
three to eighteen inches deep below tne wafer.
Thus IL Is that nymphs OF insects al =
ha fched on the bottom throughout the trout
season. and by their daily appeara 'ce travel
ling through the water 10 the surface furnish
abundant natural food just close TO where
ing 10 find trout az different periods uht'-
sponsive 10 our dry flies east on the surface
or even our wet flies played Just under the
surface.
Trout are then fccdi.E on these winE.l ess
nymphs the winged artificial fly Is not then
attractive 10 trout. such is the condition that
this new art OF nymgh fishing has been oe-
veloped TO meet. and frou my own tests ]
believe K viii rapidly become popular
method with all the fly casters after they ac-
auire the necessary skill and learn which
nymph 20 use a..d the RIGHT way TO play H.
Anglers will Ncaru more by their own prac-
tice than by precept or anything described
30 them. outside the method aud tools re-
CURED " Is best 90 use dry fly tackle for
nyuph fishing. although you fish from the
bottom up. az times the surface cast VIII get
a rise. Dry fly tackle comprises a powerful
yet light, sprinEy rod, reel made In the
raised pillar style, light weight, yet capable
Of holding q double tapcred line. the end be-
Ing Of samc thickness az the gut attached 90