Does anyone use their UL gear for Euro nymphing?
I was using my CZN 10' 4wt then I picked up a no name 10' 2wt but it was to soft, so I put that stick away.
When Cabelas put the CZN back on sale, I picked up a CZN 9'6' 3wt.
So far I like. It's softer than the 4wt but I think it's more versatile, plus it's UL gear so I
can post it here .

I've done some with the CZN 11' 4 wt on Rapid Creek in SD. My stream isn't that deep so I rig for shallow depths with a Curly Q indicator (wrap dowel, boil then freeze). I've had good luck and actually would like to get a Streamflex 10' 2 wt rod Joe recommended. I would like to take 1' off the length of the rod and don't think I need the 4 wt for the trout I'm pulling in.

I use a 10' 3wt Grey's for spanish and french style nymphing and it works great. I have also benn suing it as of late for light line high sticking with small midges and Pts with light tippet. the long rod an dlight tip really helps portect the fragile tippet when the fish run. It will also throw a dry fairly well if need be.

steve

Is there a place on the net that describes the various types of nymphing based on nationality? For starters, French, Spanish, czech?
Brent

Mark:
Hey, thanks, pal. Not only did I learn something from that webpage, but I had my perspective changed, and I like when that happens. You see, I've always been kind of critical of competitive fishing, but all the more so when it comes to fly fishing. I could think of no better way to ruin one's enjoyment than to turn it into a high-stakes competition. I guess I had overlooked the advantages we all enjoy from the developments in (and exposure to) equipment and technique that spring from this 'corporatization' of a pastime.
So, although I can say with some certainty that I will never compete in (or even watch) these competitions, I see where we all can benefit from the existence of them, and besides, they don't really do any harm, right?

So, great! You've helped me change an opinion, and I've learned about some new resources along the way!
Thanks.
brent
(p.s. I'll weigh those reels and send you the numbers later this morning)

Euro nymphing is very popular over here , Czech style and using a french leader. Personally I use my Greys Streamflex plus 9ft6" in a 3wt. at 9ft 6" its a great dries rod with the extra six inches slotted in its great for nymphing. It is superb. When I turned up for a days coaching on specialist nymphing techniques this summer with an instructor who was an ex England international fly fisher who was also the team nymphing specialist . He used the same rod.

A book I read a year or two ago gave me a new insight into nymphing techniques over here, I am not sure if you will find it in the states but it caused quite a stir over here as it didnt follow the mainstream view. "Tactical Fly Fishing: A Guide for the Advanced and Competition Angler " by Jeremy Lucas. You may find it an enjoyable read . I do use french leaders at times for both nymphs and dries and use the czech short line techniques for grayling in winter. Spanish to me is just a variation of the french leader techniques they are very similar.

Its also worth saying that on smaller tight streams I use a vision cult 9ft 3wt, not sure if that will mean anything in USA bit the cult series are a medium action series...



Andy

I have a 9'6" 3wt Euro nymph rod. It also makes a nice rod for casting in spring ponds. Will easily cast a line 50'.