Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (mtn) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:23:24 GMT

I've got a feeling my 8 1/2' FE Thomas is similar to the Heddon 8 1/2' 1 3/4f. It has 15/64 and 10/64 ferrules maybe a tad lighter liking a WF5.
Mike

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (flyfishermann1955) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:06:19 GMT

Here's another vote for an 8.5' Heddon with 1 and 3/4 ferrule. Mine is a Model #14. I usually fish a 2-fly set-up, but have also used it for everything from a small jig to a single size 20 midge emerger.

Ken

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (cyangler) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:18:58 GMT

I agree, what they used to refer to as a "Dry Fly Action" rod, back in the day, as opposed to a "Fast Action" (what I was referring to as traditional fast) would not quite cut it. Not enough backbone deep in the cane. Another taper type that works well for me when fishing para-Vin', is a circa '30s/'40s "Bass Action" stick.
Cy

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (mtn) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:42:10 GMT

I prefer fishing subsurface similar/along the line of Vinnies method. I do use bobbers in some cases and conditions. I like the slower rods for open casts with the extra weight. We all miss fish now and then but I never really blame the rod :-) I have a F E Thomas wet fly taper, 8.5' 5wt thats an excellent rod for this type of fishing. Also a slower version of Dickersons 8013 thats a nice do everything rod nymphing included.
Mike

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (cyangler) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:56:01 GMT

I find too slow a rod difficult to set a hook with. Also, where a longer rod is beneficial here, tiring if one needs to mend the line regularly. I prefer a medium-fast to traditional fast (as opposed to super or hyper fast graphite) rod for nymphing large or medium weighted nymphs and, tandem rigs even in smaller sizes. My favorite is a W&M Granger 9' for 6/7 that I have lined with a 6GPX. I believe its a model 9053.

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (Aransas) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:31:48 GMT

riverfloggin wrote:

Aransas wrote:

I think indicators are useful when you're first learning nymphing. I usually cast to a spot and then throw a mend into the line. Your technique definitely makes sense for getting the fly to sink and eliminating initial drag. I'm going to work on that. Thanks!!!

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (riverfloggin) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:13:14 GMT

Aransas wrote:

I think indicators are useful when you're first learning nymphing. I usually cast to a spot and then throw a mend into the line. Your technique definitely makes sense for getting the fly to sink and eliminating initial drag. I'm going to work on that. Thanks!!!

Indicators are useful for more than just learning to nymph.

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (Aransas) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:03:56 GMT

mvinsel wrote:
Hello,
I mostly fish weighted flies and don't use an indicator.
When some people write "nymphing" they mean "fishing with indicator".

In getting flies to sink, I find the most important thing is to be able to land the fly directly downstream from the end of the line, and if the last few feet at the end of the line can also point downstream, this all gives the...

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (teter) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:16:02 GMT
A Granger 8642 or its Phillipson counterpart.

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (tedgolden) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:01:06 GMT
I agrees wit Vinnie.

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (mvinsel) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:13:12 GMT
Hello,
I mostly fish weighted flies and don't use an indicator.
When some people write "nymphing" they mean "fishing with indicator".

In getting flies to sink, I find the most important thing is to be able to land the fly directly downstream from the end of the line, and if the last few feet at the end of the line can also point downstream, this all gives the fly the ability to sink freely into the depths which usually have slower currents than the...

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (creakycane) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:28:33 GMT
I do find the longer slower rods - like an 8' moderate/semi para action 5 wt - cast weighted nymphs or larger dries with droppers very well - but I do think I miss some strikes that a faster rod would be better at detecting and getting the fish on the rod. I find fast dry fly rods don't cast these rigs as pleasantly, so live with the losses and delay in striking when nymphing or fishing big tandems to keep the casting pleasant. I fished a certain 7'9" 5wt a few weeks ago...

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (Eperous) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:19:34 GMT
I have two used Orvis Battenkills that I purchased just for this purpose, fishing weighted nymphs - basically using a short line. One on the rods is 7 1/2 foot for 5 weight, the other 8 foot for 6 weight. I chose Battenkills since they are impregnated, almost indestructible, and won't take a set when fishing a bit of lead. All my other cane is for dries, wets, or streamers - no weight.

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (Flyman615) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:00:14 GMT
I too fish nymphs a lot. But almost never larger than size 14.
Therefore, I prefer a rod I can also comfortably switch over to emergers or dries if need be.

I like my Carlin 795 SH and my new Cunningham Premier 7'6".
If I need a little longer rod I use my 8'0" Blitzen 5 or 8'0" 4 1/4oz. SF Winston.
In the case of the latter, I like its "quick" or firm hook set rather than a soft one.

Regards,
Flyman

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (Aransas) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:37:35 GMT

magguscdc wrote:
Hi,

when looking at the above comments it seems that you do not use a special taper for fishing nymphs, but rather the one you also use for dry fly fishing... I thought there might be some tapers which are particulary well suited for fishing a little bit heavier nymphs... Anyway, nice to see that there seems to be nor special magic... :-)

Best regards

Markus...

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (tiptop) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:59:41 GMT
I agree with CWood totally. I also have a Heddon 8.5' 1.75F which for me is an ideal nymphing rod. For me, high sticking is an essential part of nymphing and for that, the longer the better. That said, I seldom head out the door knowing that all I'm going to be doing is nymphing so I'll usually take a shorter rod that can do both.

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (cwood) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:30:40 GMT

Contrary to Mr. Engle, I like slower rods for nymphing. The feel of a subtle take is more apparent to me with a slower rod (medium anyway). I like the longer Heddons, like the 8.5 ft. 2f, or the same length but with the 1.75 f which may be my all time favorite nymphing rod. Plenty of heft in the butt section to lift a fish, but light enough tips to protect light tippets and feel a tiny bump. I drop down to 7-8 ft. when dry fly fishing. I also had a P15 taper once that was great at...

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (magguscdc) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:13:10 GMT
Hi,

when looking at the above comments it seems that you do not use a special taper for fishing nymphs, but rather the one you also use for dry fly fishing... I thought there might be some tapers which are particulary well suited for fishing a little bit heavier nymphs... Anyway, nice to see that there seems to be nor special magic... :-)

Best regards

Markus

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (Aransas) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:55:15 GMT
You'll probably get a lot of different opinions on this. I just recently reread Ed Engle's "Fly Fishing the Tailwaters". Ed is a bamboo enthusiast and penned "Splitting Cane". For tailwaters, which are predominantly nymphing fisheries, he recommends a longer, faster action rod. His rationale is faster action for quicker response to subtle takes and longer length for mending line. However, he also says that a slower cane rod will do the job just fine. Personally, I...

Re: Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (Marty) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:40:45 GMT
I would have to agree I don't have a nymph specific rod. I fish a 4,5,6,7 wt depending on wind and water but fish whatever fly the fish dictate. I do not use shot or any of that stuff. Some beaded flys and some with a little lead. (chuck and duck is no fun to me) For the added line handling a subsurface presentation requires a longer rod is handy but certainly not essential to catching fish. The nut behind the grip has far more to do with success than a specific rod. (the nut...

Your favorite rod for fishing nymphs...

feeds@yuku.com (magguscdc) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:43:15 GMT
Hi, I am curious about your favorite rod for fishing nymphs. In particular, I am interested in your preferred taper and rod length for fishing weighted nymphs (e.g. hook size 12 or even 10 with weights of usual size). Thank you for your comments... :-) Markus