One common trait of most Euro nymphs is a quick sinking tungsten bead, matched to a slim profile body that plummets through the water, getting the fly down to fish holding in fast water. The tight-line presentation detects even the lightest takes, providing the angler pays attention to the "sighter" material used in the Euro nymphing leader. In most cases, two Euro nymphs are attached to the leader, with a larger, heavier fly at the end of the leader and a smaller Euro nymph on a dropper above. This allows the angler to fish on the bottom of the stream and slightly higher in the water column.

If there is a drawback to Euro nymphing, it would be that, in some cases, it is too effective, putting added pressure on fragile resources. Anglers using Euro nymphing techniques successfully should self-regulate and not attempt to catch every fish in the pool. As an old adage says, "Limit your kill, don't kill your limit." Even in this era of catch-and-release angling, we need to respect our fisheries and minimize our impact. Catch a few, then move down the river, leaving a few fish for your fellow anglers.