Thread: Let’s talk nymphing.

Originally Posted by ET Fish

I first have to justify cost vs time available for fly fishing.

I don't understand that logic



But yea, the 9-10'ers in 2,3wt's are not a real common occurrence with the cheaper rods it seems.


I would think a 10' would help- but not be a game changing difference. Drifting a little closer to where your standing, or holding your arm way up should get similar results I'd think.


I'll be in the same boat I'm sure, using a 8'6" here. Hoping to find out soon, been building up my nymph collection until we can plan a few days to head back to WV.

On a side note, I bought a bunch of materials from lively legs after watching those vids on nymphing. The little rubber legs are awesome, makes tying sweet looking nymphs easy, and they don't feel as delicate as all the other stuff I've tied.

Originally Posted by binfordw

I don't understand that logic



But yea, the 9-10'ers in 2,3wt's are not a real common occurrence with the cheaper rods it seems.


I would think a 10' would help- but not be a game changing difference. Drifting a little closer to where your standing, or holding your arm way up should get similar results I'd think.


I'll be in the same boat I'm sure, using a 8'6" here. Hoping to find out soon, been building up my nymph collection until we can plan a few days to head back to WV.

On a side note, I bought a bunch of materials from lively legs after watching those vids on nymphing. The little rubber legs are awesome, makes tying sweet looking nymphs easy, and they don't feel as delicate as all the other stuff I've tied.

The 10' and 11' rods are the KEYS to these techniques.

They allow you manage more line of the water at distance. This gives you more natural drifts when navigating complex currents.

They allow you to fish much lighter tippett because they become long shock absorbers. The lighter tippett lets you fish lighter flies and steamers so they drift more naturally and deeper.

The long rods are a game changer.

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