Umpqua Egans Euro Nymph Leader Micro Hot Green 14ft 4X

In many techniques of nymphing with tight lines (e.g., 'French Nymphing'), very long and thin leaders are used. The goal of these presentation techniques is to establish a nearly direct connection to the nymph without hindering its free drift. Even the slightest movements tighten the fine leader, and due to the low stretch of the monofilament line, they are transmitted as clear signals to the sensitive tip of the long rod (#2 - #4 with a length of 10ft. - 11ft.). Unlike other nymphing techniques, the bite is not seen but felt. Therefore, no normal floating indicators are used.

Whether you are a beginner, competition fly fisher, or simply looking for an all-round leader for any Euro-Nymphing situation, the hand-tied EGANS Nymph Leader by Umpqua provides the perfect solution. Equipped with a color-coded, highly visible butt section and a brand-new sighter tippet material developed in direct collaboration with Lance Egan, used by him in competition fishing or guiding. For even better bite detection, the ends of the blood knot have been left protruding at a 90° angle. That's exactly how we fish it!

The Micro leader is particularly suitable for delicate presentation techniques and for experienced Euro nymphers and is used by competition anglers at the highest level. The wafer-thin, fluorescent green butt section eliminates any slack in the leader so that the rod remains in contact even with the lightest flies and you can recognize every bite, no matter what the water demands of you.

Details:

• Euro-Nymph Leader
• Designed by Lance Egan
• Fluorescent, stiff butt section
• Custom sighter by Umpqua for visibility
• Strength: Micro
• Color: Fluo green
• Diameter: 4X / 0.178 mm
• Length: 14 ft. / 4.27 m