For those who do not know the above method it means tying to the bend of the hook of a floating fly a small nymph about 4 to 5 inches away. What happens then is that a fish is attracted to the floating fly, refuses it and then grabs the nymph.

I have tried this method and make no mistake it works. And it seems to work when no-one else is catching a thing. The only downside is that a number of the fish you attract are foul hooked.

The question is, have you tried this method, which can be used in still or running water?

Do you think that it is unsporting and should be banned?

Have you got banning things on the brain Ron.....??
I think folk that want things banned should be banned...

Hi Ron;

Sorry but the New Zealand method refers to the practice of using a dry fly as the indicator for a nymph in fast or dirty water. The nymph will then be attached with a length of line corresponding to the depth you wish to fish it. I've never heard of anyone fishing this method with only a few inches between the dry and the nymph but I guess all things are possible.

Take care

Terry

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Ditto, never 4" of line.

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Ron, I think you need to get a life.

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As usual Ron got it totally wrong. As you state the New Zealand method allows one to fish a nymph at depth in faster water therefore if only 4 inches behind the dry it would fish either on the surface or only 1 or 2 inches down.

Paul

I got an idea you would like Ron , Lets ban hooks !!

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No No No Lets just ban Ron.

Paul

I have heard of folk using a dropper with the duo of only a few inches - depends on what the fish are taking.

It is a pretty standard method of fishing - you are just swapping an indicator for a dry fly - don't see the problem with it myself. It is a standard way of fishing in the states - you would be laughed of the river if you tried to say it was not sporting

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I'm fairly new to the forum. I would prefer to see your sort of bigotry banned instead.

N.Z. style works on the demanding crystal clear streams there. It is both skillful and sporting - not a method to 'foul hook' or 'snatch' fish.
It is disingenuous to suggest so.