Hardy Phantom 8ft 6in 6wt: The Crossover Specialist
A close look at the Hardy Phantom taper — 8ft 6in, 6wt, 2-piece moderate-fast bamboo fly rod built for the water between trout and steelhead. Taper analysis,
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Dickerson 801611-D: 8ft 7wt 3-Piece Bamboo Rod
Explore the Dickerson 801611-D taper — Lyle Dickerson's three-piece 8ft 7wt designed for portable power. A moderate-fast bamboo fly rod built for large
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