It’s here you can utilize that 4wt to successfully drift nymphs past brook, rainbow, and brown trout If fishing in narrow corridors, you can also pair this lightweight rod with a shorter length. A great size would be 8′-8′ 6”. What is a 4wt rod good for? A 4-weight is the heaviest of the small-fish … Read more
Virtually all fly fishing guides agree that a 9′ rod for 5-weight line is the most versatile trout rod in the world. If you’re likely to fish a mix of lakes, creeks and rivers, a 9′ 5-weight is a no brainer first rod. If you have no idea where you are going to fish, buy … Read more
scott fly rods range in price from $475-$995. They are hand crafted in Montrose, Colorado , and covered by Scott’s Unconditional Lifetime Warranty. Who owns Scott rods? He added that at the end of its fiscal year, in late August, Scott Fly Rods, which is privately owned by the Ford Motor Co, will see an … Read more
In common with most Tackle Companies, the main production base is in the Far East What makes Snowbee unique however, is that all the product design and development work, for the entire group, is carried out by the team at the UK office. Can you use a 7wt fly rod for trout? For chucking big … Read more
large trout . Steelhead. Largemouth and smallmouth bass. Carp. Bonefish. Redfish. Small stripers. Smaller pike and pickerel. What is a 6 weight fly rod good for? A 6-weight fly rod is the perfect size freshwater rod for casting streamers, dry flies and nymphs It is the middle ground between lighter weight rods (3wt to 5wt) … Read more
Risen Fly Fishing Shop – Beaver Falls, Pa. What is a 7 6 fly rod good for? A shorter rod between 7′ 6” and 8′ 6” helps maximize short distance performance and fine dry fly presentation These shorter rods are also easier to fish in tight cover or brushy environments. If you’re backpacking or blue … Read more
After 8 years, the widely coveted flagship of Scott’s freshwater lineup, the Radian, has a successor. Its replacement, Scott’s new Centric , is the product of 18 months of development and is built on all new tapers, a bevy of new technologies and new components. Are Scott Fly Rods Made in USA? They are hand … Read more
Scierra is created in Scandinavia but delivers results for fly fishers all around the world. Can you use a 7wt fly rod for trout? For chucking big and nasty trout streamers we would recommend a 9′ 6wt or 7wt The heavier weight rod will aid in casting heavy sinking lines and large flies. It will … Read more
The Mackenzie FX1 blanks are built entirely in the UK using a unique process normally seen in the motor racing and aerospace industries. The new FX1 Graphene rods are at the forefront of global design and composite engineering, using new materials being developed for aircraft 7 to 10 years in advance. What is a 7wt … Read more
Pieroway Rods is a local Alberta company that offers excellent affordable rods. Their production rods are assembled overseas , but Geoff and his staff also offer locally assembled “private collection” custom rods again at very reasonable prices considering the quality of the rod and workmanship. What is a 10wt fly rod good for? 10wt fly … Read more