Designed by Diamondback rod designer Joe Goodspeed, the Generation IV Nymph series is engineered for anglers who demand precision, finesse, and versatility in their fly-fishing pursuits. With a range of models tailored for ultralight Euro-nymphing applications to heavy-duty steelhead and salmon fishing, this series offers a rod for every scenario. Each rod is engineered with a specialized action profile to optimize presentation, tippet protection, and fish-fighting capabilities while maintaining superior sensitivity and control.
Available in 10’ and 10’7” lengths for extended reach and line control, the Generation IV Nymph rods are designed to balance perfectly with appropriately matched reels for fatigue-free days on the water.
Rod weight: 3.15 oz / 89 grams
Reel Balance weight (for empty reel, assuming 1oz backing and line, to achieve roughly 60 degree tip up balance from hold point): 5.0 oz / 142 grams
This rod model will perform best for fishing situations that fall within these parameters:
Optimal hook size range: 14-26
Optimal tippet range: 6x and lighter
Optimal fish target size: Best for fish under 18” / 45cm
Optimal AFTMA line weight for casting: Not designed to overhead cast, but will load with the smallest floating lines or level floating line .022-.025”
Rod Application Description: Joe Goodspeed designed the Generation IV 10' 1wt to be the ultimate finesse tool for the lightest leaders, smallest nymphs, and spookiest fish. It will load and recover under the weight of the rod itself, allowing you to deliver lightweight flies with ease. This action profile performs best hooking and retaining small and medium sized trout while protecting fine tippets, but has the backbone to fight the occasional larger fish as well.
