Diamondback Generation IV Nymph Blank

Detailed Information (Please Note these are factory built weights)

10’ 2wt model 

• Rod weight: 3.35oz / 95 grams
• Reel Balance weight (for empty reel, assuming 1oz backing and line, to achieve roughly 60 degrees tip up balance from hold point) 5.2oz / 147 grams
• This rod model will perform best for fishing situations that fall within these parameters:
• Optimal hook size range: 12-24
• Optimal tippet range: 5x-8x
• Optimal fish target size: Best for fish under 21” / 55cm
• Optimal AFTMA line weight for casting: Lines that fall within the AFTMA standard for 2wt lines will be the best match, but 3wt class lines will load the rod more easily when most casts are going to be short.

Rod Application Description by Joe Goodspeed: I designed the Generation IV 10’ 2wt to be a finesse tool with the versatility to cover most light nymphing work and some overhead casting. This rod loads easily and with small to medium sized flies or multi-fly rigs on micro leaders. The 10’ 2wt model will cast overhead with a true 2wt fly line and single dry or nymph. For dry dropper style fishing or indicator work, the 3wt models are a more suitable choice in Generation IV nymph rods.

10’7” 1wt model

• Rod weight: 3.36 oz / 95 grams
• Reel Balance weight (for empty reel, assuming 1oz backing and line, to achieve roughly 60 degree tip up balance from hold point) 5.2 oz / 147 grams This rod model will perform best for fishing situations that fall within these parameters:
• Optimal hook size range: 14-26
• Optimal tippet range: 6x and lighter
• Optimal fish target size: Best for fish under 18” / 45cm
• Optimal AFTMA line weight for casting: Not designed to overhead cast, but will load with the smallest floating lines or level floating line .022-.025”

Rod Application Description by Joe Goodspeed: I designed the Generation IV10’7” 1wt to be the ultimate finesse tool for the lightest leaders, smallest nymphs, and spookiest fish. It will load and recover under the weight of the rod itself, allowing you to deliver lightweight flies with ease. This action profile performs best hooking and retaining small and medium sized trout while protecting fine tippets but has the backbone to fight the occasional larger fish as well.

10’7” 2wt model

• Rod weight: 3.42oz / 97 grams
• Reel Balance weight (for empty reel, assuming 1oz backing and line, to achieve roughly 60 degree tip up balance from hold point) 5.3oz / 150 grams. This rod model will perform best for fishing situations that fall within these parameters:
• Optimal hook size range: 12-24
• Optimal tippet range: 5x-8x
• Optimal fish target size: Best for fish under 21” / 55cm
• Optimal AFTMA line weight for casting: Lines that fall within the AFTMA standard for 2wt lines will be the best match, but 3wt class lines will load the rod more easily when most casts are going to be short.

Rod Application Description by Joe Goodspeed: I designed the Generation IV 10’7” 2wt to be a finesse tool with the versatility to cover most light nymphing work and some overhead casting. This rod loads easily and with small to medium sized flies or multi-fly rigs on micro leaders. The 10’7” 2wt will cast overhead with a true 2wt fly line and single dry or nymph. For dry dropper style fishing or indicator work, the 3wt models are a more suitable choice in Generation IV nymph rods.