I am in the market for a new nymph rod for czech style nymphing.Looking for any input as to length and weight suggestions.Would also like to stay under the $400 mark if possible.Thanks for response in advance.
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I am in the market for a new nymph rod for czech style nymphing.Looking for any input as to length and weight suggestions.Would also like to stay under the $400 mark if possible.Thanks for response in advance.
I would suggest the Grey's Streamflex rods. My son has the 10ft 3wt and we use a 4wt nymph line on it. They are very nice rods in any length
Jet
I've been in the same market for the last few months.
It's difficult to find a long nymph rod with reasonable weight and balance. Many of the long rods are pretty heavy and especially tip heavy. It's hard to get a decent balance with a trout sized fly reel. Some are designed or have means to add weight to the butt for better balance, but that also adds more overall weight. They are also tiring to cast over a long day. Some of the Czech style rods are also quite slow actioned which wasn't appealing to me.
The one I've got my eye on is the TFO BVK 10' 4wt. Based on the specs that I've read, it's about the lightest 10' 4 wt rod around, it's advertised as fast action, and it lists for about $250. I'd like to test cast one, but haven't been able to find one nearby so I may just order one if I can find a good holiday deal.
The other one that I've heard mentioned is the Sage One 10' 4wt. I'm sure that an outstanding rod, but at about $800 it's a little rich for my blood.
Look at Hook and Hackle's Xi series - I use the 10' 4 weight, which I built from one of their kits. They sell the Xi's as finished rods too if you're not into building.
Cliff
If I had $400 to spend on a new rod I would talk with Kevin Proctor and see what he could personalize for me for that amount. I'm betting you would be happier with the result than anything you will find sitting in a rack somewhere. http://www.coloradocustomflyrods.com/
Allen's Fly Fishing has the Xa 10' 4 wt for $239. and Justin and Even offer a try before you buy deal.
Two threads to check out are:
http://www.troutpredator.com/community/thread6936.html
http://troutlegend.com/forum/fips-mo...-throwing-now/
The Hardy Marksman II may fit into your budget. The Greys and Hardy are very light in hand
Jet
Thanks for all input i think i have made my mind up.Will update later
Orvis "Access" rod series is made in USA and comes in at $375.
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My view of a fly rod length for fly fishing streams is, if my fly rod is longer than the stream is wide, go with a short fly rod, especially if it is for soft hackle and nymph fly patterns.
Being a Minnesotan, we make a frugal Scots Fly Angler seem like a spend thrift.
I bought a 4 wt, 7 foot, 2 piece fly rod from Cabalas for $40.
I have longer fly rods for open water, but for small streams I do not need to cast a country mile.
~Parnelli
Sierra Trading Post may have had the Echo Shadow, 10', 3wt, 4pc rods at under $100 delivered in the last month.........................
I may have gotten two of them...........
They do not have them now, but I might just be looking VERY closely at their site if I was looking for such a rod............
It may be as close to ideal as they come...............
I second Kevin. He built me one of his Military rods and I couldn't be happier. Last I knew he wasn't feeling so well, I hope he is better now.
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Originally Posted by Uncle Jesse
I have a Dan Craft FT1003-4 10 ft 3 wt four piece nymphing rod that is in very good to excellent condition that I would be willing to sell for $250 plus shipping. The blank alone went for close to $200. Great nymphing rod, I just don't need it anymore. Let me know if you're interested. Photos and more details available upon request.
Jim Smith
Absolutely a Cortland Brook series rod. Sensitive, light, balanced, and throws a dry fly well too. $200 range +-.