Why are there small fighting/cork butt ends on euro-type nymph rods?

Cortland's Competition MKII Nymph Fly Rods. Built using carbon fiber of military grade modulus and resins, these rods have been designed and built utilizing over 30 years of top level competition experience from the Cortland Prostaff. The balance of the weight and the main power in the butt section paired with a downward locking reel seat for this technique is paramount. An ergonomic fighting butt provides correct weight distribution and necessary control to land the larger fish.

Cortland Competition MKII Nymph Fly Rod

* Specific for Euro Nymphing * Sensitive with good backbone * Perfect drift control * Eco-friendly production

Fly rod guideline ELEVATION NYMPH

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Diamondback Ideal Nymph Fly Rod

Designed for Best Competition Nymph Fly Fishing Experience – an amazing capable competition Euro Nymphing rod on the water. Light weight and Sensitive

Maxcatch Competition InTouch Nymph Fly Rod for Euro nymphing Fly Fishing

Thomas & Thomas Contact II 1002-4 Fly Rod

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Euro Czech Nymphing Downlocking Vented Seat w/Carbon Insert w/EVA Fighting Butt - Custom Fly Rod Crafters

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Adams XTZ Euro Nymph Rod

Mastery of tight-line techniques starts with a Sage Sense Euro Nymph Fly Rod. A specialist in European-style nymphing, the Generation 5 Technology rod blank has a soft tip to work nymph rigs across water with a surgeon's precision. Once engaged with your next catch, the supple tip absorbs shock, protecting the finest tippets from break offs better than standard fast-action, all-around fly rods.

Sage Sense Fly Rod

Cortland Nymph Fly Rod

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LPX Nymph

BEST NYMPH FLY ROD to Start this Effective Nymphing Techniques - Unbelievable Underpriced for more angler to try for nymphing fishing. for drifting the nymphs from upstream to downstream accurately, the rod is deisigned with a light and sensitive tip. All for fly controlling and line mending. And also for better hooksets. You may find the plain fun for this effective way to fool the pressure sensitive trout. Nymphs or a dropper maybe the best way to catch the trout.

M Maximumcatch Maxcatch Performance Nymph Fly Fishing Rod in 2/3/4wt: 10ft/11ft, iM10 Carbon, AAA Cork Handle, Cordura Rod Tube and Combo Set

Master the art of euro nymphing with the Redington Strike V.2 Fly Rod, a precision-crafted fly-fishing tool specifically built for the most strategic presentations. A medium-fast action prioritizes accuracy and casting ease to make every movement of the rod as efficient as possible. Extra-sensitive tip section detects the most subtle strikes. Every detail comes tuned and optimized for advanced nymphing techniques. Optimally positioned stripping guide eliminates line slap.

Redington Strike II Fly Rod 10'6 3wt