When ever i fish the bow i usually have my two hander. I like the ease of getting it right back out there . Im sure this could be done with a number of rods, single or double. Also, i think i land more fish with the two hander because i think the extra length gives me more control. As for nymphing close up... it gives me that little extra reach and i can keep more line offf the water. I have never fished a two hander anywhere but the bow, if i were fishing a stream where fish were visible i like the single hander because i have better line control,much more delicate cast, and its usually no more then 40 feet across.