what helped me break past the fly fishing plateau

When I first started, I was all about dries—elk hair caddis, size after size. Fun? Yes. Consistent? Not really. 6 months in, my catch rate dipped and I knew I had to change it up. A guy in a local forum said, “90% of fish feed subsurface.” That stuck. I picked up nymphing and it changed everything. 1️⃣ Start with Prince Nymphs or Copper Johns on top, Zebra Midges on the bottom. 2️⃣ Learn to mend and roll cast properly—presentation is everything. 3️⃣ Use fluoro tippet for better sink and invisibility. Now I fish confidently across CA, OR, ID, and more—catching everything from trout to 5lb carp on a 5wt. Nymphing isn’t just productive—it’s addictive. What technique unlocked the next level for you? #fishing #flyfishing #fishingtips #nymphing