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My go to euronymphing rod is a Gen IV 10’ 7 in 3wt. It’s an absolutely awesome rod and I definitely recommend it for anyone getting into this game or wanting a killer upgrade. However, fall fishing on the Deschutes River in Central Oregon often leads to hookups with some of the strongest summer steelhead you will ever encounter. To increase my chances of landing these fish I decided to move up to the 6wt. It’s an incredible rod with the backbone to stop and land big fish in big, fast water. It has the sensitivity of the 3 wt and the backbone of a 7 or 8 wt. Diamondback makes phenomenal euronymphing rods and you won’t be disappointed with either of these.
I received my Diamondback Gen IV 10’7” 2wt. a few weeks back but really didn’t have much of a chance to get it out on the river until last week. Boy was I impressed. It was only my second time tight lining with mono rig set up. The sensitivity of the rod is astounding, as is the ability to safely and easily play and net larger fish than you might expect. I was very happy with the service and can’t wait to grab my next rod. I’m thinking maybe a Gen IV 10’ 3 wt.
I fish Diamondback rods all over the world. Your product and service on the front and back end is the best I’ve dealt with across the industry.
Got this out a couple times so far. Build and finish are excellent, lightweight is amazing, sensitive tip makes a real difference. It’s not lightyears beyond a 2-300 dollar euro rod, but it’s definitely better.
There is not enough that can be said about not just these rods, but also the company. The Gen IV - much like the original Ideal Nymph - sets a new standard for quality and price. The customer service I received recently and in the past has been extraordinary.
Amazing rod with plenty of backbone for large kings.
Awesome like all their products!
I highly recommend!
Until I had the Predator 500 and 400 in my hand I had no idea how effortlessly I could throw a big pike fly 90’. I find these rods very well balanced , beefy through the butt and mid and stop section that’s soft enough to make fighting fish a lot of fun! It’s nice when I stumble upon something that reignites my passion for fly fishing.
First, I love the rod. Just got back from Wyoming and made a haul with my 10' 2wt, with multiple fish over 20"s. The rod handled some big fish in big currents, with no problem. As for the company, I can't recommend Diamondback highly enough. Joe stands behind his product, but takes no undue guff off of anyone,,, in this case, me. Joe and Vicky take care of their customers, unlike some Bigger Named companies who tout their customer service. While others talk a good game, Diamondback actually performs.
I have two Ideal Nymph rods now, both 10’-10”, 2 wt for trout and 4 wt for steelhead. Not just a great value, but great rods - perform like +$1,000 rods. Having fly fished for 52 years, I’m a bit picky.
For anyone in the UK looking at Diamondback rods my experience from receiving whole rods to ordering a spare tip the service is almost as quick as any you will find in the UK.
The rod I now have is a huge improvement on the previous generation. The tip is much softer whilst retaining the same amount of backbone lower down the blank.
The reel seat fittings are made from far more solid aluminium and the butt ring is much closer to the cork for better control over sag if you use a nymph line.
The tip recovery is also very good on this rod and after a couple of months using it I’m very impressed.
I am the proud owner of a 10’ 7” 2 weight Gen IV nymph rod. I am very impressed with its recovery, sensitivity and fish fighting ability! I had an opportunity the other day to switch to a two weight fly line. The rod handled my dry fly fishing with no complaints.
These are the best around in every aspect ! Quality, taper, flex and above all customer service gives anything from Dback way more than 5 stars.
Just got back from Mexico yesterday. Aero Flex Salt 7/8 reel worked very well for Black Tailed Devil!!
The rod is awesome, I like the feel of the carbon fiber grip. I can’t wait to get it out on the water more!