Diamondback Gen IV Nymph Rods

Well folks, the wait is over.   The Diamondback Gen 4 Ideal Nymph has arrived, and we're just as excited as you to try them out. 

Here's what Joe Goodspeed has to say regarding the different models.

10’ 1wt model

Rod weight: 3.15 oz / 89 grams
Reel Balance weight (for empty reel, assuming 1oz backing
and line, to achieve roughly 60 degree tip up balance from hold
point) 5.0 oz / 142 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: I designed the Generation IV
10’ 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’ 2wt model

Rod weight: 3.35oz / 95 grams
Reel Balance weight (for empty reel, assuming 1oz backing
and line, to achieve roughly 60 degree tip up balance from hold
point) 5.2oz / 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: 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’ 3wt model

Rod weight: 3.4 oz / 96 grams
Reel Balance weight (for empty reel, assuming 1oz backing
and line, to achieve roughly 60 degree tip up balance from hold
point) 5.3 oz / 150 grams
This rod model will perform best for fishing situations that fall
within these parameters:
Optimal hook size range: 8-20
Optimal tippet range: 5x-7x
Optimal fish target size: Best for fish under 25” / 64cm
Optimal AFTMA line weight for casting: Lines that fall within
the AFTMA standard for 3wt lines will be the best match.
Rod Application Description: I designed the Generation IV
10’ 3wt to be a highly versatile tool that will cover a wide range
applications and techniques. This rod loads easily with light to
medium weight multi-fly rigs on micro leaders or heavier
leaders, and fishes well with a jig streamer up to hook size 6 or
8. The 10’ 3wt model will cast overhead with a true 3wt fly line,
and has the perfect action for fishing dry-dropper rigs. It will
also handle small indicators with nymph rigs too heavy to
support with a dry fly. This is a great rod model to choose when
larger fish are in the mix, but you still need small flies and
precise presentations to fool them.

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: I designed the Generation IV
10’7” 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: 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.

10’7” 3wt model

Rod weight: 3.55oz / 101 grams
Reel Balance weight (for empty reel, assuming 1oz backing
and line, to achieve roughly 60 degree tip up balance from hold
point) 5.4oz / 153 grams
This rod model will perform best for fishing situations that fall
within these parameters:
Optimal hook size range: 8-20
Optimal tippet range: 5x-7x
Optimal fish target size: Best for fish under 25” / 64cm
Optimal AFTMA line weight for casting: Lines that fall within
the AFTMA standard for 3wt lines will be the best match.
Rod Application Description: I designed the Generation IV
10’7” 3wt to be a highly versatile tool that will cover a wide
range applications and techniques. This rod loads easily with
light to medium weight multi-fly rigs on micro leaders or heavier
leaders, and fishes well with a jig streamer up to hook size 6 or
8. The 10’7” 3wt model will cast overhead with a true 3wt fly
line, and has the perfect action for fishing dry-dropper rigs. It
will also handle small indicators with nymph rigs too heavy to
support with a dry fly. This is a great rod model to choose when
larger fish are in the mix, but you still need small flies and
precise presentations to fool them.

10’7” 6wt model

Rod weight: 4.13 oz / 117 grams
Reel Balance weight (for empty reel, assuming 1oz backing
and line, to achieve roughly 60 degree tip up balance from
hold point) 7.3 oz / 207 grams
This rod model will perform best for fishing situations that fall
within these parameters:
Optimal hook size range: 2-12
Optimal tippet range: 1x – 4x
Optimal fish target size: Best for fish under 18 pounds / 8.2
kg
Optimal AFTMA line weight for casting: Lines that fall
within the AFTMA standard for 6wt lines will be the best
match. Shooting Head weight 250 – 275 grains.
Rod Application Description: I designed the Generation IV
10’7” 6wt to be a versatile tool that will cover a wide range
applications and techniques for Steelhead and similar size
fish. Migratory freshwater and saltwater trout, Bull Trout,
Alaska Rainbows and smaller salmon, Carp, European
Huchen, and also handling the largest and heaviest jig
streamers for big trout are all a perfect match for this rod
model. The 10’7” 6wt has a great action for fishing weighted
flies or bouncing bottom with incredible sensitivity on mono
rigs, while also effectively casting a floating fly line with an
indicator rig or shooting head system. This model has the
backbone for the biggest great lakes Steelhead and most
West coast Steelhead, with a powerful bottom end to help
steer and turn big fish in current.

10’7” 7wt model

Rod weight: 4.38 oz / 124 grams
Reel Balance weight (for empty reel, assuming 1oz backing
and line, to achieve roughly 60 degree tip up balance from hold
point) 7.65 oz / 217 grams
This rod model will perform best for fishing situations that fall
within these parameters:
Optimal hook size range: 2/0 - 6
Optimal tippet range: 0x – 3x
Optimal fish target size: Best for fish over 10 pounds / 4 kg
Optimal AFTMA line weight for casting: Lines that fall within
the AFTMA standard for 7wt lines will be the best match.
Shooting Head weight 300 – 325 grains.
Rod Application Description: I designed the Generation IV
10’7” 7wt to provide the power and backbone necessary to
target the meanest and biggest fish that swim in rivers. King
Salmon, big chrome fall Steelhead, Hucho, and Taimen are all
fair game with this rod model. The 10’7” 7wt has a great action
for fishing weighted flies or bouncing bottom with mono rigs,
while also effectively casting a floating fly line with an indicator
rig or shooting head system. This model has the backbone and
wall thickness to put some serious pressure on a big fish, with
a powerful bottom end to help close the deal at the end of the
fight.