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Nymph fishing usually entails light fly rigs, and short casting distances, so you don t need a stiff, heavy rod to aid in distance casting or flinging heavy flies. There are some specialty nymph lines, but if you re looking at dropping money on a new nymphing setup, the fly line is definitely a place where you can save some dollars.

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I have an acquaintance. belongs to the same fly fishing club I do.

Die hard nymph fly fishing nut. he is interested in a new (modern era) bamboo fly rod for nymph fishing.

question: What do you consider to be the ideal nymph bamboo rod and any makers have a rod in their stable of tapers they market specifically for nymph fishing?

and don't wast your time trying to convert him to Dry fly fishing. 82 years old, fishes 4 days a week year round and is dead set on one method . nymphs, single, doubles and triples. weighted and not, bead heads, the whole enchilada as long as it is sub-surface.

"Out of all the people you could fish with, why me?" Simple. your moral compass is pointed in the right direction.

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Post by Slate Drake 9 » 01/19/09 10:48

I've never bought into rods for a specific type of fishing (as far as dry, nymph, streamer, etc).

So, I would say any rod that he can cast his flies effectively with will do the job.

I fish nymphs 75% of the time. I like a slow rod for all the types of fishing I do and have never encountered a fishable situation that a slow rod didn't do the job perfectly. I have a friend that feels the same way about fast rods (we argue a lot to and from fishing destinations).

My favorite currently made slow rods came from Charles Neuner in New York. I don't know if he makes a specific nymphing rod, but he makes a really nice fly rod to fish with.

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Post by Carlin » 01/19/09 11:25

I really like Garrison style tapers when it comes to nymphing, or really anytime I'm throwing rigs with some weight. Parabolics are also usually very good at this. Basically you'll appreciate something that loads quickly without worrying about a lot of high line speed false casting, is flexible enough for smooth, easy roll casting, has a top 1/3 that isn't too soft, and has a well balanced light-in-hand feel. Some paras feel a little tip heavy due to their distribution of mass which is why I find myself using more progressive, Garrison type tapers when fishing sub-surface.

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Post by Eric Peper » 01/19/09 12:36

Agree on the parabolics for nymphing, Chris. My favorites when I expect to be fishing nymphs/flymphs most of the day are either a Pezon Fario Club or an 8' 3-pc 5/6 weight Thramer Signature that has (what I call) a very progressive action. Both seemingly rollcast themselves. While the Pezon can be a bit on the tip heavy side, it makes mending simple and can cannon a cast when asked.

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Post by David Dornblaser » 01/19/09 16:31

I also find myself liking the same type of rod for swinging wets/soft hackles as well. Two makers come to mind - Chris (Carlin farnorthrodsmiths.com ). Chris might be referring to a different taper but his FTS tapers fit that bill nicely. Second, Dave Norling's 7'9" 4 wt. I am not familiar with Dave's other tapers but I have used this rod a lot when I doubtful of any hatches and expect to be swinging flies or nymphing. I will have one of Chris' FTS series to compare it to this coming season.

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Post by Lee Koch » 01/19/09 17:34

For big waters and big fish, a Dickerson 8615, preferably hollow-built. Have a rod-making friend who fishes this rig almost exclusively on the North Platte tailwaters. It's got the length for mending, the muscle for casting into wind, and a strong butt for playing energetic fish. Hollow-built to make casting it all day easier on the arm. All the best, Lee

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Post by tiptop » 01/19/09 17:57

AJ Thramer's 8' 3/2 Payne 200 taper 4/5wt or his 8.5' 3/2 Payne 204 5/6wt or 204L 4/5wt hollowbuilts are all great rods for nymphing. I don't know if he would recommend another of his rods specifically for nymphing but it would be interesting to get his opinion. Personally, I prefer nymphing with an 8.5' rod for better line control, mending, and high sticking.

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Post by cyangler » 01/19/09 21:01

Hi folks. I'm new to the forum so just jumping in. My newer cane is mostly for dry fly. A Texas era Leonard, Catskill 46-3/4 and a Kosmic (Bacon) 8053. The Catskill is on the slower end of medium fast, while the Kosmic is pretty much a straight down the middle medium fast, but most of my nymphing I do in bigger water so my two cents may sound a tad bass-ackwards relative to most of what's been expressed so far for nymphing preferences on this thread. For the majority of my nymphing I tend to go a bit faster preferring graphite but, do thoroughly enjoy my 9' Granger cane (a bit more backbone than the Eastern tapers I mentioned earlier) lined with 6wt GPX, Thingamabobber a la tandem San Juan Worm and nymph of the minute, for indicator assisted high sticking big browns in churning runs. I agree tiptop, that extra length is great for line control, especially in big water with complex seams where you want as little line as possible on the surface to get swept around or pulled under other than if, when, and where, you want it to be.

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Post by Mainiac » 01/20/09 03:53

I recommend the 8'6" 5 wt. Orvis Limestone Special. Powerful medium action. Can flip a leaded nymph rig 45 feet back upstream at the end of a drift without false casting. Maintenance free, tough as nails impregnated rod, perfect for a recent convert from graphite that may not be as conscientious about the slight extra care needed when fishing a cane rod.

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Post by mtn » 01/20/09 05:18

More than likely mending is a factor, keep it long, 8' minimum but 8.5' or 9' is even better. I like slow rods for this type fishing as well.
Mike

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Post by mattcliff » 01/20/09 11:47

Mainiac wrote: Maintenance free, tough as nails impregnated rod, perfect for a recent convert from graphite that may not be as conscientious about the slight extra care needed when fishing a cane rod.

Actually, I think an Orvis impregnated would take more abuse than most graphites. I speak from experience. I have a nice collection of broken plastic flyrods.

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Post by hauloholic » 01/20/09 12:13

Assuming there are split shots involved, then I'm willing to be very flexible on the casting character of the rod if I can gain in the line management department. The true casting nature (how loops of flyline form and flow) will be masked to some degree by the jerky impacts when the lead hits the end of its travel. Most cane rods tuck cast well at normal high-sticking distances, in graphites that's not always true.

As noted repeatedly, holding line off the water is a very important consideration when nymphing. Whether you high stick or fish bobbers, excess uncontrolled line will hurt your hookup ratio. Longer rods are the shiznitz when nymphing all day. If you haven't tried one, you'll be impressed at the control you gain on your drifts. I won't plan a day of nymphing unless I've got an 8-1/2 footer or longer in my hand. 10 foot is better!

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Post by Aransas.clarks » 01/20/09 16:11

I'm rereading Ed Engle's "Fly Fishing the Tailwaters". Ed, as most know, is a Colorado fishing guide and author. He 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. A Dickerson 8615 (6-wt version) or 861711 might be a good choice, and I'm sure there are many others. He also mentions that "slower" rods are just fine when fishing the midge hatches which call for such tiny flies.

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Post by HexaMaineiac » 01/20/09 16:28

Which version of the Dickerson 8615 were you referring to? The 7-weight as in Hexrod or the 6-weight as in The Lovely Reed?
Thanks, Henry.

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Post by Chip Node » 01/21/09 06:02

I expect neither as Dickerson made a version of the 8615 in 1949 that had a tip dimension of .070 and was a 5wt!

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Post by Nympher1 » 01/29/09 15:23

I know this is not from "current" builders, but I often use my Granger 8642 (8.5', 3/2, 5wt) when I'm nymphing and if you find one from the Wright-McGill era it will probably be a little faster than a Goodwin . just my .02 regards

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Post by cyangler » 01/29/09 21:02

I haven't had the good fortune to cast a Goodwin but, from everything I've read, that sounds right on the mark. My W&M is comparable to some of the graphite I keep in my quiver. A tad heavier but, what a feel!

Actually, due to the Granger amonia-gas aging process, they are a bit lighter, using less cane than many corresponding length bamboo rods that handle equivalent line weights, so aren't much more of a workout than some graphite's made not long ago.

Though not of current manufacture, I agree, one to keep in mind. The W&Ms are not ancient and from what I've seen, have held up remarkably well for their time on earth. My Granger is older than I am and looks a heck of a lot better for its age than I do for mine.

Also, there were enough made so that a good number are still available in top notch condition at a more than reasonable price. If a cane nymph rod is what one is looking for, especially for larger nymphs or multi-rigs, those Granger rods in the 8'6" and 9' range I have consistantly heard, and can add to the chorus, should be given consideration. Of course, he holding the rod is the only one who can honor it with praise or condemnation - though a good part of the time I've thumbed-down a stick, it was because I hadn't become a good enough caster to bring out the special qualities the wand had to offer.

Funny how a stick can turn into a magic wand.

Post by Lee Koch » 01/19/09 17:34

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