WOT 198: Attention to Detail and Euro Nymphing Tactics with Devin Olsen Artwork

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WOT 198: Attention to Detail and Euro Nymphing Tactics with Devin Olsen

May 29, 2024

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Devin Olsen, from Midvale, Utah. Devin grew up fly fishing from age nine and has been casting and catching fish ever since. He has a degree in fish ecology and a master’s degree in fisheries science, has worked as a fisheries biologist, fly fishing guide, and is now the creator and owner of Tactical Fly Fisher where Devin shares gear, videos, and articles designed to help fly fishers follow in his tactical footsteps.

Devin has participated in competition fly fishing on Team USA for over fourteen years and has been awarded numerous world championships and medals. He is the author of Tactical Fly Fishing: Lessons Learned from Competition for All Anglers, Modern Nymphing Elevated, and co-created DVDs Modern Nymphing and Adaptive Fly Fishing with friend and teammate Lance Egan. Devin is also a signature fly tier for Fulling Mill.

We discuss attention to detail in fly fishing, casting euro rigs, weighted flies and split shot, and managing fly line.

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TacticalFlyfisher.com
Devin Olsen Signature Tyer at Fulling Mill