Guideline Elevation Nymph Single Handed Euronymph Fly Rod

After the undisputed success of the Elevation rod series, it was only a matter of time before Guideline introduced a dedicated nymph model to the market. And finally, it's here! In fact, three models – which delights us, as the Norwegians have considered every possible use case relevant to Euro nymphing.

About Guideline Elevation Single-Hand Rods

First and foremost, the unique Guideline Elevation series sets new standards for environmentally conscious production. This makes it the "green" flagship of the Scandinavian cult brand, which has developed an exemplary manufacturing process for the sake of the environment. Following a highly eco-conscious approach, this innovative production leaves the smallest possible "ecological footprint." In the spirit of sustainability, the production of these rods almost entirely avoids harmful materials and substances. Not only does their environmental record impress us, but their outstanding performance does too!

Its matte, almost unpolished blank gives the Elevation Single-Hand Fly Rod a relatively fast action with high recovery speed. Thus, it provides assertive casting characteristics for a truly versatile performance. Additionally, it combines impressive lightness, excellent stability, and very high-quality components. In short, while being produced in an environmentally conscious manner, no compromises have been made regarding its performance and durability, making it a reliable, long-term companion – all in the spirit of sustainability. All models in the Elevation series are perfectly designed for their respective applications – from delicate fishing for salmonids to winter pike hunting with large flies.

Undoubtedly, Guideline sets entirely new standards in terms of environmental awareness with this rod series – and at a very attractive price. Thus, the truly innovative Elevation Single-Hand Fly Rod is the perfect choice for environmentally conscious fly fishermen who also value excellent performance!

Elevation Nymph

The three Euro Nymph rods in the Elevation series seamlessly continue the idea of the entire series with their lightweight blank and well-balanced, precise action. For these specialized rods, Guideline has adapted the construction components and their arrangement specifically to the needs of modern nymph anglers. This includes a down-locking reel seat for perfect balance, an individually designed, extra-slim cork grip with a fine butt, and special guide placement: The first stripping guide has been moved closer to the grip, and in addition to the lightweight single-foot guides, a snake guide has been added near the tip to prevent line wrapping during the cast.

The action of the rod has also been optimized for fishing Euro nymph rigs. The medium-fast flex combined with a sensitive tip allows for both long casts and provides the necessary buffer when fishing with thin leaders. However, the blank remains lively and responsive to ensure the best possible precision when casting lighter nymphs.

There are also some improved rod details in the Elevation Nymph rods. The surface of the blank has a new matte coating, created by using a specially treated shrink tape during production. Due to the spiral pattern, it prevents thinner nymph lines from sticking to the wet blank and restricting casting distance.

Details:

• Environmentally friendly nymph rod manufactured to the latest standards
• Medium flex with a fine tip for optimal control in Euro nymphing
• Relatively fast action with high recovery speed for assertive casting
• Matte, minimally polished blank – all particles have been filtered out of the water after the polishing process to eliminate environmental impact
• High-quality lightweight guides consisting of modern KW stripping guides and single-foot guides with powder coating, consciously avoiding environmentally harmful chrome plating with lead
• Down-locking stripping guide for better line control in nymph fishing
• Snake guide on the tip section to prevent tangling during casting
• Guide wraps made of recycled polyester
• Slim Half Wells grip made of 3A cork without rubber components to reduce adhesives
• Small fighting butt
• Reliable down-locking reel seat made of "clear" anodized aluminum – no chrome, lead, or toxic paint used for anodizing
• Coating of guide wraps and fixation of grip components and reel seat with bio-based, non-toxic epoxy
• 4-piece design
• Rod tube with a minimal diameter of 5 cm – saves space and critical weight when traveling!
• Rod tube and fabric bag mostly made from sustainable and recycled materials, labeled with non-toxic colors