Fly Fishing Rods and Tips
Here are some tips on fly fishing rods that beginners should remember. These rods are classified as premium, specialty,
and value. Premium is considered stronger and lighter than
their counterparts. Bass casting rods are perfect for accuracy and hitting those extreme tight lies. The
value fly rods offer beginners the ability to own a quality
rod for all around general purpose while learning the ropes of fly fishing.
Airrus Co-Matrix 457 Fly Rods
Our Co-MATRiX 457 fly rods represent the newest technological advance in rod blanks in the last three decades. Each rod in the series is designed to take the hard out of fly fishing. Effortless casting and pinpoint accuracy result from the incorporation of our totally new filament wound butt section and Multi-Modulus tip configuration. Whether you are a novice or an old hand the 457 series will impress you with its' ability to keep a fly airborne until that precise moment you decide to drop it on the nose of some wary Trout or Tarpon. 457 fly rods feature Fuji guides at "Concept" spacing and premium grade Portuguese cork grips. Light weight anodized aluminium reel seats are featured on all freshwater models. Saltwater models feature heavy duty anodized aluminium reel seats, fighting butts and oversize Fuji guides.
Diamondback DiamondFly Fly Rods
The new DiamondFly series from Diamondback is without question one of the most handsome series of rods ever produced by anyone, at any price. An excellent all-around fly fishing rod, from trout to tarpon, and an exceptional value. The DiamondFly series utilizes an advanced taper designed to give you maximum response and control at short distances, and crisp, tight loops for longer casts. Constructed from reliable DGS800 graphite and bi-directional fiberglass scrim, the DiamondFly series is perfect for anglers who prefer a lightweight, faster action rod. DiamondFly rods feature a dark olive finish with distinctive hardware that could only come from Diamondback. Bag and Tube included.
Sage TCR Series Fly Rod
The fly rod as pure concept. That's the thinking behind our new, limited series Technical Casting Rods (TCR). It all started as a design exercise to find out just how far we could push the boundaries of fast-action tapers and high line speed, while maintaining a rod's all-important fishability. The result of this R & D was a series of prototypes that became so popular here at Sage, we felt compelled to offer them to our customers.
To be clear, these rods are not for the casual angler. The TCR Series is designed for skilled casters facing the most demanding conditions—long shots at spooky bones, waking dries into distant steelhead lies, or punching hoppers into the wind on big Western trout rivers. Basically, any situation where technical precision, distance and the ability to cut through wind are at a premium, the TCR will give you the advantage you need.
The TCR Series features hand-shaped grips, made only from individually selected Flor grade, premium-quality cork rings, distinctive "chili pepper" blanks, and the finest components available.
To maximize performance, we've also designed a fly line specifically for the TCR, called the TCR Performance Taper. These lines are 110 feet long with an extended belly for increased line control and a narrower running section for serious shooting distance. If you're ready to experience the extreme edge of ultra-fast rod design and uncompromising fishability, try a TCR. We think you'll be amazed.
St. Croix Avid Fly Rods
# Premium, high-modulus SCIII graphite with smooth, moderate-fast actions.
# Uplocking, anodized aluminum reel seats (comply with AFFTA fly reel foot standard) with lightweight woven graphite inserts.
# Top-quality, hard-chrome single-foot guides with extra-stiff frames for superior casting performance and durability.
# Aluminum-oxide stripper guides.
# Select-grade cork handles. Rugged Cordura®-covered rod case with divided polypropylene liner.
# Lifetime warranty backed by unmatched St. Croix service. Handcrafted in the USA
# All Avid Fly rods come with a Cordura®-covered rod case with a divided polypropylene liner.
St. Croix Rio Santo Fly Rods
If you’re new to fly fishing, you are about to make up for a whole mess of destructive habits. In one cast, years of health-threatening behavior is swept aside and a fresh, more vibrant you stands armed with a new St. Croix Rio Santo fly rod ready to face the day. With premium SCII graphite, a smooth moderate-fast action, high-quality guides, up-locking reel seat and a lush cork handle, these rods provide performance you won’t outgrow – making them ideal for the new fly angler and the skilled veteran alike. Manufactured in our Fresnillo facility, the series name translates to “Holy River.” We’re guessing you have a long list of names that fit into that category.
# Premium-quality SCII graphite.
# Smooth, versatile, moderate-fast actions.
# Aluminum-oxide stripper guides with black frames.
# Stainless-steel snake guides.
# Uplocking, aluminum reel seat.
# Premium-grade cork handle.
# Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish.
# Includes cloth rod sack.
St. Croix Legend Elite Slatwater Fly Rods
With the proper perspective, all it takes for water to be chock full of vitamins is to be chock full of fish. That way you have plenty of excuses to use your arsenal of St. Croix Triumph Saltwater rods. Built on a premium SCII graphite and SCI glass blank and decked out with a Fuji reel seat, guides and gimbal, the Triumph Saltwater series represent about the best value you’ll find for a saltwater boat rod of this caliber. We’ll drink to that.
# Specialized blanks engineered from SCI fiberglass, SCII graphite.
# Designed specifically for saltwater boat, pier and jetty fishing.
# Fuji aluminum oxide guides with flanged tip top.
# Fuji DPS Boat Rod reel seat.
# Slick butt rear grip and premium EVA fore grip on conventional models.
# Premium EVA fore and butt grip on spinning models.
# Fuji graphite gimble with EVA cap on all models
# Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish.
