Back in 2022 we posted a video on using a Euro nymphing leader for dry dropper work. Since then, we’ve had a lot of questions on specific leaders that I use for fly fishing with a dry dropper rig. In this video, I detail the three leaders that I tend to use for dry dropper fishing. I also describe the pros and cons of each leader and the scenarios when I will use one leader over the others. Hopefully it will help you choose the best leader formula for dry dropper fishing based on the circumstances you’re facing.
Chapters:
1:33 Using a thicker Euro nymph leader for dry dropper
5:47 Using a micro Euro nymph leader for dry dropper
13:49 Using a commercial tapered leader for dry dropper
Here are links to the videos referenced in this video and products we mentioned as well:
Rio Micro Leader Material
Rio Two Tone Indicator Tippet (Fl Pink & Chartreuse)
Rio Two Tone Indicator Tippet (Black and White)
Pierre Sempe Sighter-Indicator Nylon (100 m spools)
Baetis Indicator Mono (100 meter spools)
https://tacticalflyfisher.com/products/soldarini-euronymph-hi-vis-line?_pos=1&_psq=soldarini+mono&_ss=e&_v=1.0