On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:06:51 GMT, "Shining Path Gorilla"
wrote:

Often not mentioned is that the "technique" involves wading as close as
possible to fish lies and wading the entire stream a la the San Juan
shuffle. This part of Czech Nymphing is being criticized by some in Europe
as it is potentially harmful to stream environments.

Well, since you only cast 10 - 15 feet, you *have* to get close to the
fish. However, I have never seen a nympher using this method and use
the San Juan Shuffle, *except* on the San Juan and the Big Horn. I
saw nymphers on a sand bar on the Big Horn take turns doing the
shuffle, with their partner....errrr...... friend down-stream from the
shuffle point. I wade the entire stream, but I don't do the shuffle.
Besides, the shuffle will do no good if you are fishing up-stream from
your feet.

Dave