length: 15’0″ line: 10 lure: pieces: 4 type: Spey action: Fast power: add’l info: Flor Grade Cork sourced from a family farm in Portugal that has had a relationship with Gary for decades. Mike McCoy Snake Brand Guides and NFC “LMX” Fly Blanks that are un-sanded matte, accented with light blue thread. Rod Case Included [...]
length: 11’0″ line: 6 lure: pieces: 4 type: switch action: Fast power: add’l info: Flor Grade Cork sourced from a family farm in Portugal that has had a relationship with Gary for decades. Mike McCoy Snake Brand Guides and NFC “LMX” Fly Blanks that are un-sanded matte, accented with light blue thread. Rod Case Included [...]
length: 11’0″ line: 7 lure: pieces: 4 type: switch action: Fast power: add’l info: Flor Grade Cork sourced from a family farm in Portugal that has had a relationship with Gary for decades. Mike McCoy Snake Brand Guides and NFC “LMX” Fly Blanks that are un-sanded matte, accented with light blue thread. Rod Case Included [...]
length: 11’0″ line: 8 lure: pieces: 4 type: switch action: Fast power: add’l info: Flor Grade Cork sourced from a family farm in Portugal that has had a relationship with Gary for decades. Mike McCoy Snake Brand Guides and NFC “LMX” Fly Blanks that are un-sanded matte, accented with light blue thread. Rod Case Included [...]
This rod model is what we call the saltwater version. Equipped with a fighting butt its action is extra-extra-fast to help punch through the wind when you are fishing the surf or the flats. Powerful enough to handle bonefish. Perfect for speckled trout, snook, and juvenile permit. The saltwater models focus on accuracy of the cast, reinforced by extra power in the mid-section for distance casting.
This is the bread and butter trout rod for most anglers. A great choice for all-around versatility and performance. This is the lightest, finest casting 9-foot 5-weight in the industry, as determined by more than a few shootouts, comparison tests and university studies.
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This is a powerful rod for a variety of fly situations. Excellent for trout where streamers and sinking lines are used, it is also a good start-up size for bonefish in light wind conditions. What’s more, it’ll handle smallmouth bass and other warmwater fish that require streamer flies and popping bugs.
Years ago, a 9-foot 6-weight was the standard for western trout anglers. As rod materials have improved and rods have become lighters and stronger, the #6 has taken a back seat to the 5-weight. It is now the “in between” size for the transition from trout fishing to warmwater species. Capable of remarkably long casts, this rod also has the ability to make delicate presentations - especially in windy conditions where a #5 can't quite handle it. This is a good streamer rod, and it admirably casts the oversized, wind-resistant poppers, stoneflies and hoppers that are so popular on the larger streams of the high desert. It is also an excellent rod for ultralight saltwater applications on the flats, going after bonefish and small mangrove snapper.
This is a powerful rod for a variety of fly situations. Excellent for trout where streamers and sinking lines are used, it is also a good start-up size for bonefish in light wind conditions. What’s more, it’ll handle smallmouth bass and other warmwater fish that require streamer flies and popping bugs.
The 9-foot 8wt is a versatile, medium-heavy outfit suited to larger flies and floating or sinking lines. It is the number one choice among saltwater anglers for flats fishing, as it is capable of handling the predominant flies used in that environment.