up2nogood 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2013 Considering building another fly rod, been several years since I built one. What I am considering is a 10' 4 weight out of an IM6 blank, nothing real expensive. What I want to use this rod for mostly is nymphing , most of the rivers I will fish with this rod will be in Montana, The Missouri, Madison, Beaverhead ,etc. Is this rod going to be a little light for these rivers, caught a lot fish up there with a 9' 5 weight, never seemed to be a problem. My other consideration for the rod would be to use it in my pontoon boat, I actually fish stillwater more then I do the rivers. Hoping to hear from guys that nymph fish with a light 10' rod. I have to think I will like it out of a pontoon boat, having the extra length to cast . Thanks for any insight on this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WoodRiverTroutBum 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2013 Sounds like you already know exactly what you want. For high stick nymphing (czech style) I use a Grey's 10' 2wt and love it. Fish up here max out at around 20" with some exceptions of larger hold overs. Most average 14-18". This rod is very light weight, soft and sensitive yet still has the backbone to get the fish to the net in fast current. I think a 4wt could be great for float fishing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nate 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2013 Good Lord I hope that 10 foot 4 weight is satisfactory. I am builiding an 11 foot 4 weight (one of many projects for myself that is in the corner while I build rods for customers) I was hoping to have it done by this month but it looks like it is going to be a while now. Bought my blank from Anglers Roost with the sole purpose of building a rod for czech style nymphing on the rivers here in Montana. I fish mostly Rock Creek, the Stillwater, and Big Horn....with occasional jaunts up the Madison and Gallatin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2nogood 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 Good Lord I hope that 10 foot 4 weight is satisfactory. I am builiding an 11 foot 4 weight (one of many projects for myself that is in the corner while I build rods for customers) I was hoping to have it done by this month but it looks like it is going to be a while now. Bought my blank from Anglers Roost with the sole purpose of building a rod for czech style nymphing on the rivers here in Montana. I fish mostly Rock Creek, the Stillwater, and Big Horn....with occasional jaunts up the Madison and Gallatin. I hope so to, that is why I am asking, no experience with longer lighter rods, limited nymph fishing, as I said I spend more time in a pontoon boat, but want to change that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nate 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 I think you are totally on the right track. I have several guide friends who use 10 foot 4 weights on the Bighorn nymphing with great success. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavynets 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 I built a 10', 4 wt. on a Pacific Bay Quickline blank. After over-lining it with a 5 wt line it was perfect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickZieger 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2013 I built a 10 ft 3 wt. I use it for panfish out of my canoe. I find that it is not good for short casts. Takes a fair amount of line to load the rod. Put some salt on this as I am not the best casting in any group that gets together. Have landed a 6 lb bass on it. Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planettrout 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 I have been using 10' rods for nymphing since 1985 when I had Scott make up a 10', 5wt. "G" Series for me - they did that then...I prefer them in 5wt. for larger Western Rivers and because I fish them where it is generally windy. I also prefer a medium action rod for nymphing and have been known to overload a 10', fast action rod for that purpose... Me and my son, Michael on the east Walker River, Brideport CA...I am using the 10', Scott and he is using a 10', 5wt., Loomis Streamdance - overlined I particularly like the longer length rods for drift boats, tubes and pontoons...that is the Scott G here, on the Madison... They work well here, on the Stillwater River, when the flows are raging in late June and early July...that is my daughter Ally "rockin' the Stillwater in August... PT/TB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowmike 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 10' 4 wt great for euro nymphing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nate 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2013 I recognize those boulders....the Stillwater is my favorite stream. Bighorn is second cuz I only fish it in the off season.....I hate fighting for a spot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phish 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2013 Just do it!! I use a long 10' rods almost most of the time im am wading but not in my kayak or boat. Be fun playing with that Greys 2wt 10' for sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
