Bamboo Rod Flex

[beekeeper]

I do a lot of nymph fishing. Anyone have any opinions on full flex / mid flex / tip flex rods? Is there a big difference in fish ability between the flexes? What do you guys use?

 

[JeffK]

I would think you would want a full flex/ mid flex for nymphs.

First, you want a nice open loop, which the softer actions provide. The fast rods with nice tight loops shoot the line far, but can tangle up a nymph or two with a shot and an indicator in a heartbeat.

You get more "feel" with the softer actions rods, which helps a little in strike detection and the fight feels better.

How soft to go has to do with mostly with your fishing style and to a lesser degree how often you mix it up with different styles of fishing. Try and see what you like better. But, pass on the rockets for the first go round.