For The First Time In 2022 ...

by Richard Fieldhouse September 22, 2022

Today, for the very first - and only time in 2022 - we are releasing a Specially Selected Nymphing Outfit, each component is individually chosen to complement the whole setup - ideal to target late-season trout and get you ready for the start of the Grayling season.

We are bringing this full outfit to you for only £149.99 - incredible value for an outfit of this kind.

***We are bringing this full outfit to you for only £149.99 - incredible value for an outfit of this kind.

* This is the only time we will be offering this outfit in 2022 *

As ever, if you have any questions on any of the following, please get in touch with us, just reply to this email, and we will help where we can.

Other than that, read on McDuff ...

We have spent the last few months testing various nymphing rod/line/indicator combo's out at various price points. We were searching for the impossible (or so it seemed), a nymphing rod, line and indicator combo which worked in harmony together, fished with feel and was priced to allow everyone access.

What we have eventually ended up with is an outfit that performs well above its price point whilst also offering lots of scope for the 'new to nymphing' angler to improve their technique, without investing lots in new and upgraded gear. The Holy Grail then - well not quite, but pretty close. There are better rods out there, but for the increase in cost, you will not see anywhere near the same increase in performance. So on to the outfit ...

We started with the Rod ... We decided that for the best of both worlds (nymphing with the occasional dry fly) that a 3 weight was required. We also looked at the length and found that 10'0" was the optimum length for when fishing on both small/medium and larger rivers - so a 10' 0" 3wt was the rod of choice, so which one did we choose?

We chose the 10' 3# Light-Line Nymph from our friends over in Eastern Europe (who really know a thing or two about how to create and fish a nymphing rod):

This hand-crafted medium-fast action fly rod is ideal for nymphing. It is light in the hand and its quick dampening actions allow for great line control. Powerful enough to subdue a feisty Grayling, but also soft enough in the tip to protect fine tippets.

The action of this fly rod is progressive, medium-fast. Medium-fast nymphing rods allow the use of finer tippets, smaller flies and give more feel - essential when you are euro-nymphing.

The rod is finished on a graphite olive brown blank, using light olive brown wraps and hard chrome single-leg guides. Topped off with a Silver matt anodized aluminium up-locking reel seat. The rod is supplied in a printed green cordura-covered hard case for easy identification. The rod weighs 118g. The full specification for the rod can be seen on our product page, here.

And then to the best Nymphing Line ... It didn't take us long to choose this, as we sell them already - our very own 'Euro Style' nymphing line. Our specialist nymphing fly line has the following properties:

Very Thin - it's a 0.62mm level line
It Floats - for when you need to change styles and nymph at longer ranges
Micro welded loops on either end of the fly line
Total Length - 28m (90ft)
Low-Stretch braided core
Olive Green with a built-in 1m Orange indicator tip for easier take detection

These lines have been designed to be used specifically with Euro Nymphing rods (i.e. lightweight rods which are over 9ft in length), but we have found they work equally as well with shorter rods when nymphing on those really hard-to-get-at areas! We believe that there are no other lines like these on the market. These are level lines and do not have an AFTM weight rating, they do cast and load on a 1wt or 2wt rod (but they are not designed to be cast as you would a regular fly line), they are designed specifically for short-range nymphing.

And then to the Indicators ... Our 'Euro Style' Nymphing line already has a 1-meter indicator built into the line itself, but if you want to fish at a longer range or use the 'long leader' technique, then we've also included two separate types of indicator:

RIO Two-Tone Tippet - This tippet material allows you to create your own Bi-Colour In-line strike indicator. These are made by tying in the two-tone tippet to anywhere in your leader setup. Ideally, place it just before your tippet to aid better bite indication.

Loon Biostrike - A putty indicator that makes adjusting the depth and size of the indicator simple. Beyond that, it is reusable, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly. BioStrike can be rolled in a ball with wet fingers and applied anywhere on a leader, then removed and placed back in the container.

This outfit is supplied with one each of the in-line indicator tippet in 4X and Loon Biostrike Yellow/Pink Indicator Putty.

To connect it all together ... We've included a pack of 10 2mm tippet rings. These make rigging up easy and keeps each section of your leader adjustable.

So, to the nymphs ... So you've got the rod, line and indicator, now you need some nymphs to tie on the end! We checked our system for the most popular nymphs to fish in September, October & November and have put them together in a small selection (containing 22 nymphs) to get you started, we are supplying 2 each of:

Red-Neck Pheasant Tail Tungsten Nymph - Size 14
Olive Quill Tungsten Nymph - Size 14
Hare's Ear Tungsten Nymph - Size 14
Orange-Head Mary Tungsten Nymph - Size 14
Pheasant Tail Mary Tungsten Nymph - Size 14
Disco Shrimp - Sizes 14, 16 & 18
Duracell Tungsten Jig - Sizes 12, 14 & 16

The nymphs included in this outfit are the most popular late season trout and Grayling nymphs we supply - in fact, the above 5 patterns outsell all others by at least 3 times.

And finally you're going to need something to keep the nymphs in ... So we've included one of our very own Slim-Line Silicone nymph fly boxes - small enough to fit in a pocket, but will still hold all the flies you need for a day on the water.

Just to reiterate, we are bringing this specially selected outfit to you for an incredible price of just £149.99 (including free delivery to any UK address) - bought individually this outfit would set you back over £200. We only have 15 Outfits available this year, so if you would like one - be quick!

Please Note:

For The First Time In 2022 ...

*** This is the only time we will be offering this outfit in 2022 ***

* This is the only time we will be offering this outfit in 2022 *