when fishing french nymph is it really necessary to fish as light as a 3 w/t

Yes - in many ways 2wt would be better as for the majority of time little or no fly line is outside the tip ring - basically, you're casting mono.

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what is all this french business about? all i know is that there is no line out of the reel?

I often have line off the reel but never out side the rod tip.

Basic setup: Very soft ten foot 3# 15ft (4.4mts) tapered leader with a tippet of about 4-6 ft (1-2mtrs) with either two or three very light nymphs size 18- 28. I also include one or two pieces of floro material between the leader and the tippet to help with bite detection especially in fast shallow riffles.



Frank

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I would say... your fly line is not out from reel. Yes you cast with mono and no you don't have to use 3 weight or less rod (if you are not compet. angler ). My Z-Axis 9.6' #4 is very good and for my relax flyfishing ideal. Cast with PTN size 20 ... no problem. But not when you try this technique first time.
Rgd

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New barbless hooks are here

What leader material are you using to make up the actual leader?

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have been told 15 ft snowbee salmon leader will do the trick but not sure dont want to spend to much cash on leaders if i can help it but like to know what other people are using always looking for sound advice to improve my all round fishing

Read very carefuelly first link and you will find answer.
For me STREN ... the best .... very low memory and you can buy HiViz yellow or red make indicator.

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New barbless hooks are here

good link jozef, do you fish it with a tightline like czech style, or do you need a slacker line for the smaller nymphs?
would a soft 10ft 4/5# do the trick?