Ideal Nymph
The Ideal Nymph range is a series of tactical nymphing rods that has been thoughtfully designed in every possible aspect to be the most effective and pleasant feeling nymphing tools. The rods have a non-glare matte finish, downlocking matte titanium color hardware with high density premium quality cork grips, Curly Koa wood spacers and compact fighting butts. Rod accents include dark amber color primary wraps and titanium metallic accent wraps. Guide selection and placement on nymphing rods is critical to performance, and Ideal Nymph rods have the right components in the right places. There are three snake guides below the rod tip, which helps counter leader-wrapping problems with long leaders. Two lightweight single foot stripping guides create a smoother surface at the most critical contact areas while the rod is heavily flexed fighting a fish. Dark colored single foot guides cover the area between the snake guides and the stripper guides. Guide placement is optimized with a stripping guide on the butt section to minimize potential line sag. Ideal Nymph blanks are designed to maximize recovery speed and feel, while still flexing enough to load with mono rigs and lightweight nymphs. All Ideal Nymph rods have a firm backbone that allows for a quick hookset and great fish retention, while having the smooth power transition that allows anglers to apply firm pressure to fish without fear of breaking light tippets.
Spare tips for Ideal Nymph rod models available here.
| Model | Grams | Ounces |
Reel balance weight range (unloaded) |
Ideal Nymph Reel |
Best Tippet Range |
| 10' 1wt | 74 | 2.61 | 4.6 - 5.1oz |
1/2 Reel Empty or +1 weight |
5x-10x |
| 10' 2wt | 77 | 2.71 | 4.8 - 5.2oz | 1/2 Reel +1 weight or 3/4 Reel empty | 4x-8x |
| 10'10" 2wt | 83 | 2.93 | 4.9 - 5.5oz | 3/4 Reel +1 weight | 4x-8x |
| 10'10" 3wt | 86 | 3.03 | 5.1 - 5.7oz | 3/4 Reel +1 or +2 weights | 3x-7x |
| 10'10" 4wt | 90 | 3.17 | 5.3 - 6.0oz | 3/4 Reel +2 weights | 2x-6x |
| 10'10" 6wt | 102 | 3.60 | 6.2 - 7.5oz | 3/4 Reel +4 weights | 1x-5x |
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Customer Reviews
I recently upgraded from the Echo Shadow II (which is a fine rod that I like a lot) to the 3wt 10’10” Ideal Nymph.
I absolutely love the Ideal Nymph. It is more sensitive in allowing me to feel the river bottom and detect strikes, and performs fabulously in all respects.
I like the Echo. It is a fine rod that performs well.
But I absolutely LOVE my Diamondback Ideal Nymph!
An exciting on line purchising experience. Tracking order from shop to home.Recieved rod faster than expected.THANK YOU!!
I purchased the Ideal Nymph 2wt and 4wt.
The 2wt for Pennsylvania trout and the 4 wt for Lake Erie steelhead.
I was able to test the 4wt out a decent amount the past year being that I live in Erie, Pa. After dialing in my tippet I’ve had no problems landing 20-26inch steelhead. I have not problem landing these fish in high strong currents as well.
As for the 2 wt. I have finally landed two wild browns of a lifetime on 6x tippet in very high waters. This was the moment I have been waiting for for so long and when I was finally in the moment of fighting these fish I had no questions in my mind of the ability of this 2wt.
Very pleased with the 2wt and 4wt purchases for my needs.
I also have the ideal nymph reel that I use on both 2wt and 4wt. The drag is precision!
As a beginner into the Euro nymphing world I recently upgraded to the 10’3wt and wow what a rod this has been. Very forgiving awesome action
Top of the line crafted. Can’t go wrong here
Great rod at a great price!