Float rod-ledger rods- spinning rods-carp rods-bass rods-boat rods
-up tider-down tider and beach casters.
Got the lot and with all the gear to go with them.
(must have a clear-out sometime.)
Now I am into fly fishing,so I have a:
10ft 8# -10ft 7# for still waters and a 9ft 5#. for dry fly.
The trout season on rivers is nearly at an end and the grayling season will
soon start.
I want to try my hand at Cezch nymph fishing and Ive been told that my
9ft river fly rod is too short
So it looks like- its into the tackle shop again.
Or- Would my 10ft 7# do the job? Maybe a tadge too heavy?
What do you think?
Hoping to do some salmon fishing later on this year-here we go again!

Whats wrong with the nine footer?
Czech nymphing is done under your feet with virtually no fly line out.
No casting is needed either just a nice lob upstream.
Keep your money in your pocket and try out the nine footer first.

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I agree, no reason why a 9 footter won't work. The longer rod is only going to give you more reach. The important thing with Czech nymphing, is to maintain contact with the fly, and be able to pick up the delicate takes by feel. Important to remember that there must be absolutely no slack line between fly and rod tip. If there is any slack, you won't feel the bites.

i fish with someone regularly who uses a 10ft 8# on rivers, and believe me he catches fish , the rod and line are only a means to get it out there ,the end with the flies is the bit that counts, and as said czech nymphing you dont have much line out anyway

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Some of the Continental Lads don't even bother with a Fly Line, they just use a pretty hairy Mono to fill the reel. However, I believe it's illegal in competition fishing and on some Club Waters.

Advantage of a long rod, as has been stated, longer reach. Disadvantage, heavier to hold out straight if you are doing it all day. A #7 rod will probably half kill you unless you are some sort of Hercules.

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Thanks for all your advice.
As suggested, I am going to give it a go with my 9ft 5# and see how I get on.
But I do fancy one of the new Marryat 10ft 4#
May treat my self to an early Xmas present( no one else will)

Czech nymphing has its origins in Poland. The 1984 Polish World championship team, did not have fly lines, and were forced to fish short because of this. The Czechs saw this, and further developed on the technique for trout and grayling, and used it extensively with fly line short out of the rod tip. The technique using only monofilament line on the reel, as commonly reffered to as "mono nymphing", although the technique is the same. Lobbing the flies upstream, allowing them to sink to the required depth, and lifting the rod so as to keep the line staright while controlling the drift. Don't be misled by how easy it looks. Yes, although you dobn't have to cast far, it is highly technical in application, and requires an understanding of the habits and lies of the target species. Stealthy wading is also critical, as the flies are seldon further than a few meters away from the angler. Once perfected, will catch lots of fish.