Euro Nymphing rods

THE IDEAL EURONYMPH ROD

Euronymph fly rods are generally slightly longer than standard rods and are characterised by a sensitive tip and a good power reserve in the butt section.

Their extra length allows you to reach the hot spots more easily and drift your nymphs much more precisely. The very sensitive rod tip makes it easier for you to cast even very light nymphs. The soft tip section also acts as a shock absorber and reliably prevents the thin tippets from breaking. The butt section is equipped with a sufficient power reserve, allowing you to land even larger fish very quickly and confidently.

WHICH ROD SHOULD I CHOOSE?

The typical lengths of Euronymph rods range from 9'6'' to 12''. If you primarily fish in small to medium-sized waters and occasionally want to switch between Euronymphing and dry fly fishing, we recommend rods from 9'6'' to 10'. If, on the other hand, you are focussing exclusively on Euronymphing and you primarily fish medium to large rivers, you are certainly better off with a rod from 10'' to 11'6''.

Bear in mind that a longer rod is also heavier and has a less favourable leverage effect with increasing length. Holding the rod in the typical Euronymph position can therefore become quite strenuous over time, especially with long rods.

In terms of line class, Euronymph rods range from #2 to #4. As so often, the truth lies in the middle, which is why we recommend a #2/3 or #3 class rod for beginners. With a #2, even very small nymphs can still be cast to considerable distances on mono line, but if large fish are no exception in your waters, it may be too soft. On the other hand, on a #4 class fly rod very light nymphs can only be cast to a limited extent, so such a rod is definitely not suitable for a beginner.

THE IDEAL ROD FOR BEGINNERS

If you are interested in Euronymphing and want to buy your first Euronymph rod, we can only recommend a 10' #2/3. A rod like this is perfect for casting light nymphs but is also suitable for handling larger fish. In addition, such a rod also allows you to use ultra-light fly lines with which you can also achieve greater casting distances. In combination with a class 3 fly line, you can also fish with a dry fly without any problems.

OUR EURONYMPHING TUTORIAL TO GET STARTED

Although it is relatively easy to start fishing at Euronymph, many people don't know how to take their first steps in technique and equipment. This is why we have put together an COMPLETE TUTORIAL TO EURONYMPH in which we cover all the main topics in detail, such as:

• How the Euronymph technique was born
• What are its strengths compared to other fly fishing techniques
• What specific equipment to buy
• What are the most commonly used rigs
• How to cast and drift your nymphs effectively