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A second complete tip is a paid Variant choice and does not change the assembled piece count.

TAPER PROFILE
Choose this 6', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 16-37 feet.
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Constable WispSpecifications
Character
Casting range
Precision Progressive Taper: 0.08"-0.273" gradient combines a delicate tip (0-25") with reinforced midsections (40"+), balancing 3wt line control for micro presentations and complex current management.
Moderate-Fast Recovery: Aggressive 0.08"→0.14" taper in initial 20" ensures crisp tip response, while gradual thickening enhances forgiveness for technical drifts and hook sets.
Obstacle-Hugging Design: 6ft compact profile navigates brush-choked streams and boulder gardens, enabling accurate short-range casts with reduced arm fatigue during extended sessions.
Premium Craftsmanship: Six-strip Tonkin bamboo construction with 18% nickel silver ferrules, finished with default water-based varnish (unvarnished option available).
Micro Fly Specialist: Optimized for #18-22 dry flies, midge patterns, and sub-4" streamers, delivering disturbance-free presentations in crystal-clear spring creeks.
The Constable Wisp bamboo fly rod blank redefines technical micro-fishing with its meticulously engineered taper. The slender 0.08"-0.14" tip section (0-25") provides exceptional sensitivity for detecting subtle takes, while the progressive thickening to 0.273" beyond 40" delivers backbone to tame spirited 14-18" trout.
Crafted from six-strip Tonkin bamboo through 48-hour heat pressing, this blank ensures uniform fiber alignment. The 18% nickel silver ferrules feature mirror polishing for seamless assembly, while the default water-based varnish enhances natural bamboo aesthetics with moisture protection (unvarnished customization supported).
Ideal for confined mountain streams, its 6ft length excels in executing roll casts and bow-and-arrow presentations under overhanging vegetation. The moderate-fast action generates tight loops for precise 15-25ft deliveries, particularly effective during mayfly hatches in shallow riffles. Pair with 3wt floating lines for optimal performance in panfish-rich coves or technical spring creek scenarios.
ROD BUILDING
Constable Wisp
All measurements are from the center of the tip top.
| Guide | Distance from tip | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 in | Snake guide |
| 2 | 10.5 in | Snake guide |
| 3 | 17.5 in | Snake guide |
| 4 | 25.5 in | Snake guide |
| 5 | 34.5 in | Snake guide |
| 6 | 46 in | Stripping guide |
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A second complete tip is a paid Variant choice and does not change the assembled piece count.
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