Diamondback Ideal Nymph Gen 4 Euro Fly Rod

Generation IV Fly Rods 

10' 1wt Model

• Weight: 3.15 oz (89g)
• Reel Balance Weight: 5.0 oz (142g)
• Optimal Use:
  • Hook size: 14-26
  • Tippet: 6x and lighter
  • Fish size: Best under 18” (45cm)
  • Line weight: Not designed for overhead casting; loads with .022-.025” level floating lines
• Application: Ultimate finesse rod for ultra-light leaders, tiny nymphs, and wary fish. Protects fine tippets, ideal for small to medium trout.

10' 2wt Model

• Weight: 3.35 oz (95g)
• Reel Balance Weight: 5.2 oz (147g)
• Optimal Use:
  • Hook size: 12-24
  • Tippet: 5x-8x
  • Fish size: Best under 21” (55cm)
  • Line weight: AFTMA 2wt lines; 3wt lines load more easily for short casts
• Application: Versatile finesse rod for light nymphing and some overhead casting. Works well with micro leaders, small flies, and multi-fly rigs.

10' 3wt Model

• Weight: 3.4 oz (96g)
• Reel Balance Weight: 5.3 oz (150g)
• Optimal Use:
  • Hook size: 8-20
  • Tippet: 5x-7x
  • Fish size: Best under 25” (64cm)
  • Line weight: AFTMA 3wt standard
• Application: Highly versatile rod for various techniques. Handles multi-fly rigs, jig streamers (hook size 6-8), dry-dropper setups, and small indicators. Great choice when targeting larger fish with small flies.

10'7" 1wt Model

• Weight: 3.36 oz (95g)
• Reel Balance Weight: 5.2 oz (147g)
• Optimal Use:
  • Hook size: 14-26
  • Tippet: 6x and lighter
  • Fish size: Best under 18” (45cm)
  • Line weight: Not designed for overhead casting; loads with .022-.025” level floating lines
• Application: Similar to the 10' 1wt but with extra reach. Exceptional for delicate presentations with ultra-light leaders.

10'7" 2wt Model

• Weight: 3.42 oz (97g)
• Reel Balance Weight: 5.3 oz (150g)
• Optimal Use:
  • Hook size: 12-24
  • Tippet: 5x-8x
  • Fish size: Best under 21” (55cm)
  • Line weight: AFTMA 2wt standard; 3wt lines load easier for short casts
• Application: Extended reach for finesse nymphing and some overhead casting. Works well with micro leaders, multi-fly rigs, and small dries/nymphs.

10'7" 3wt Model

• Weight: 3.55 oz (101g)
• Reel Balance Weight: 5.4 oz (153g)
• Optimal Use:
  • Hook size: 8-20
  • Tippet: 5x-7x
  • Fish size: Best under 25” (64cm)
  • Line weight: AFTMA 3wt standard
• Application: Versatile rod with added reach for larger fish and heavier setups. Supports multi-fly rigs, jig streamers (hook size 6-8), and indicator nymphing.

10'7" 6wt Model

• Weight: 4.13 oz (117g)
• Reel Balance Weight: 7.3 oz (207g)
• Optimal Use:
  • Hook size: 2-12
  • Tippet: 1x-4x
  • Fish size: Best under 18 lbs (8.2 kg)
  • Line weight: AFTMA 6wt standard; Shooting Head weight 250-275 grains
• Application: Powerful rod for steelhead, bull trout, carp, and Alaska rainbows. Handles heavy jig streamers, weighted flies, and indicator rigs.

10'7" 7wt Model

• Weight: 4.38 oz (124g)
• Reel Balance Weight: 7.65 oz (217g)
• Optimal Use:
  • Hook size: 2/0 - 6
  • Tippet: 0x-3x
  • Fish size: Best over 10 lbs (4 kg)
  • Line weight: AFTMA 7wt standard; Shooting Head weight 300-325 grains
• Application: Built for the toughest river fish—king salmon, steelhead, Hucho, and Taimen. Handles weighted flies, mono rigs, and shooting head systems. Strong backbone for fighting large fish.