Picking the Best Fly Rod for Nymphing Without the Stress
Finding the best fly rod for nymphing shouldn't feel like you're trying to solve a physics equation while standing waist-deep in a cold river. If you've spent any time on the water recently, you've probably noticed that the old-school way of doing things is changing. For a long time, the standard 9-foot 5-weight was the "do-it-all" tool, but as we've learned more about how fish actually eat, our gear has evolved. Since about 80% to 90% of a trout's diet happens under the surface, it makes sense that we've become a bit obsessed with perfecting the sub-surface game. ...