Tying a Czech Style Nymph by Davie McPhail

This method originated in the Czech Republic where it was used to great effect in the International Fly Fishing Championships. Since then it has been widely adopted by fly fishing enthusiast around the world.

In principle the method is not new – as it presents the right flies at the right depth in a natural manner in a way in which the takes can be easily spotted. In principle the method is simple, short-line deep-water nymphing that covers all of the water.

Brooke and Andrew fish on !!

Perhaps the greatest joy in my life comes from the moment captured in this photo. My daughter Brooke Riedy helping our family friend Andrew Mulligan battle a nice Rainbow Trout during the winter catch and release season at Bennett Spring State Park in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks.