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.
Here’s a truly great rod for heavy-duty freshwater applications and light-duty saltwater use. It casts like a bullet in the wind and has the power to handle all salmon species. It is the rod of choice for flats fishing when the wind comes up, and it will pull a big redfish back to the boat in a heartbeat. Bass fly fishermen love this model because it has the power to handle the large, bulky deer hair flies and poppers so popular for taking big largemouth out of lily pads and heavy cover. When the river gets a freshet and waters rise, the steelheader turns to the #9 for heavier lines and larger flies. It is a great all-around big fish rod.
Our 9-foot 10-weight is the second most popular choice among saltwater anglers. This rod is designed to handle big streamer flies, size 2 and above, and it is capable of pushing bigger flies at fairly reasonable distances. Also good for weighted flies and heavily weighted sinking fly lines, it comes with a large diameter fighting butt for cushioning when playing bigger fish. This is also an excellent light-duty tarpon rod. After all, they are not all 100-pounders.
Our 9-foot 11-weight is the second most popular choice among saltwater anglers. This rod is designed to handle big streamer flies, size 2 and above, and it is capable of pushing bigger flies at fairly reasonable distances. Also good for weighted flies and heavily weighted sinking fly lines, it comes with a large diameter fighting butt for cushioning when playing bigger fish. This is also an excellent light-duty tarpon rod. After all, they are not all 100-pounders.
The 9-foot 12-weight is your all around best choice for tarpon of 60 pounds or more. This rod is designed to cast and present flies with power and precision. Because it loads into the middle of the rod a bit, it is definitely what you’d call a “caster’s rod.” This rod is designed to put the brakes on fish like Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, and GT’s. Precise for both short casts and distance casting when you see them patrolling the flats.
The Ultimate Billfish, Shark, Grouper, Wells Catfish, Fly Rod. "Warhorse" because the battle scars that are often found on fish pulled from the depths are indicative of their tales of battles with other underwater monsters and their triumph. If they could talk, they would say "You should see the other guy" Manufactured at 9 ft for ease and accuracy of cast, made on a hybrid blank fused with Zentron (a high modulus glass) for added durability.
Pelagic
length: 7'0" line: 12# lure: pieces: 1 type: Conventional action: power: add'l info:
Pelagic
This is a great light-line stand-up rod for species like stripers, blues and albacore. A good choice if you are going for a line-class record, it is soft enough to protect light line, yet still has the power to handle oversized fish. Considered by many to be one of the top kingfish rods in the business, it is also liked by freshwater anglers going for small to medium-sized sturgeon or catfish. Last but not least, it makes a good all-purpose rod for trolling lures with downriggers or side-planers out on the Great Lakes or the ocean.
Pelagic
A great all-around, light-duty, offshore stand-up rod for a wide variety of species, including school-size yellowfin, bluefin and albacore. It has just the right action for “fly lining” bait, yet has plenty of lifting power to handle sailfish or small marlin. Good for casting to big cobia, too. Freshwater anglers like it for small to medium-size sturgeon and big catfish with bottom rigs. Fits the bill for stripers and bluefish as well.
Delta Bass
length: 7'0" line: 4-6lb lure: 1/32-3/16oz pieces: 1 type: Mag Bass Cast action: Mod-Fast power: Finesse add'l info: Handle Length: 10 inches (from bottom of reel seat to bottom of butt cap) Application: Drop Shot, Lipless, Popper, Diving, Wake Bait, Jerk Bait, Prop Bait, Popper, Wacky Worm, Drop shot, Spy / Spin Baits, Finesse Jig, Hair Jig, Ultralight Cranks
Delta Bass
length: 6'9" line: 12-20lb lure: 1/8-1oz pieces: 1 type: Mag Bass Cast action: Modified Fast power: Med Heavy add'l info: Handle Length: 9 1/2 inches (from bottom of reel seat to bottom of butt cap) Application: Swimbaits, Toads, Buzz Bait, Lipless, Diving, Square Bill, Wake Bait, Jerk Bait, Prop Bait, Walking Bait, Chatter Bait, Spinner Bait, Jigging Spoon, Blade Bait, Vibrating Jig, Multi-Purpose