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Hi all...I need some help deciding what nymphing rod I should purchase. Just starting out...been dry flying for 15 years. I have narrowed things down to 10' #4 Hardy Marksman, Grey streamlite and the Sage Z-axis. I was hoping to get something all purpose for different styles however as I do my research that doesn't seem likely.
Hi CD 8!
Welcome to the site. You will get some info here regarding your question. It is often an unsolvable dilemma trying to pick a nymphing rod that will do everything. Depends ofcourse on how you want to nymph fish. Slinging an indicator and shot will have different rod requirements than long line euro nymphing. However, Aaron may be able to suggest a rod which may meet your multiple needs adequately.
Thanks for the quick response.....any help is appreciated.
Hi CD
I asked Aaron the same question a couple of months back and for Euro type of nymphing he recommended the Hardys. I have been using it since then and must say at is a really nice rod. It casts beautifully, has a fast recovery, and is comfortable.. Overall I really like this rod. Hope this helps.
Thanks Frank,
Can you also conventional nymph with it as well?
CD
Hands down, the Hardy Marksman. The hook setting power and casting is the best. I did a little denonstation of the rod's ability to keep hooks in fish at the outing. I am sure that some of the guys there can elaborate ;)
Thanks Aaron....I have a demo scheduled for Tuesday, can't wait! I'll let you know how it goes.
One of the things Aaron demonstrated at the outing was the hook set capability of two rods. One being the Hardy Marksman. Given equal amount of applied force the Hardy rod transmitted considerably more energy to the hook point than the other rod.
By far the Hardy Marksman 4wt 10ft is the best for Euro type nymphing, you wont regret it..
Aaron,
How does the Marksman compare to the Streamflex in terms of action? I have the 10' 3wt Streamflex and it seems just a bit slow for me.
Dave,
They are not really comparable. The Hardy Marksman is a Cardiac and the Streamflex is the Chevy. Is the Chevy a good car? Yes. But when you ride in the Cadillac you know the difference.
The ten foot four weight Marksman is much more responsive than the Greys. The flex point of the rod is higher up near the tip. Where as the Greys is closer to the middle. Now if were were Comparing the Greys in the same configuration, the actions are quite similar, the main difference would be that the Hardy Marksman is a slight bit more responsive, which means that it dampens more quickly when flexed. This is why I think it keeps the hooks in the fish so well. There is no wiggle.
Thanks for the info. If I had done my homework (aka ask the people who are really in the know), I would have spent the extra dough and gotten the Marksman.... This is one of the things that makes TPO such a great site.
Davy and others on this site are fortunate to get to try out all of the rod choices and steer people in the right direction. In m opinion there is nothing worse than shoveling out some dough to find out that the rod or any other product isn't what it was cracked up to be. That's why I stick with the Greys and Hardy rods. They fit the bill nicely and they can be used for much more than just fishing weighted nymphs.
Nothing like having a resource to go to!!! Hopefully I can return the favor down the road.
Picked up the Hardy last night......really nice. Took tow nice rainbows just before dark. The rod handled beautifully.....Thanks to everyone for their insight and suggestions. :D