Ok I can speak to what I know. I have the Nissan 450ZX in the medium flex and have used it for carp from a pond close to my home. There the carp aren't too big I'm not sure i would feel comfortable landing or trying too land one around 8-10 pounds but the ones I've hooked around 5 have come to hand....be it 30 min later haha. From what I've gleaned the 450ZX in the stiff flex would handle most carps you'd hook up with.

As to nymphing for trout, most of my trout fishing is done with nymphs. I find a lighter line to be helpful, it's easier to hold off the water and get good drifts. I have never done the Czech style thing I guess I tend to fish shallower water and don't need multiple weighted flies to get down deeper. I'm sure someone will chime in with a rod recommendation for what your looking for.

Latest carp on my 450ZX
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