For most young people starting out, directions to fish with a flyline may be too advanced. However, they are included for those that may have the resources, knowledge and experience to actually go out, fly cast and fish with proper fly fishing gear.

When fishing a shrimp pattern such as the Nyerges Nymph, think about where shrimp live and how they move.

Shrimp normally live along the bottom of a lake in the shoal and drop-off areas. They rarely are found in water deeper than 8 metres. They do not swim in a steady way. They will move anywhere between 5 and 15 cm and pause for a period of time. Then they will move again.

When fishing a shrimp pattern, go to the shoal/drop-off area. Use a sinking line. Cast out and let your line sink to near the bottom. When retrieving, very slowly pull the line about 5 to 15 cm. Pause for awhile and then repeat. Try to keep the fly close to the bottom as much as possible.