LINE WEIGHT SERIES

8wt Bamboo Fly Rods

A line class sets the starting point. Compare the taper, length, character and supplied configuration of the options below.

Line class
8wt
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4 rods
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  • Specifications

    WT
    8wt
    Length
    8' 6"
    Sections
    2pc

    Choose this 8'6", 2-piece profile for heavy streamers and swung flies on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 28-61 feet.

    From $299.00

    Made to Order

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    Character

    Bend
    Full
    Tempo
    Quick
    Power
    Heavy
    Water
    • Large River
    • Stillwater
    Techniques
    • Heavy Streamer
    • Swing
    Conditions
    • Open Water
    • Wind
  • Specifications

    WT
    8wt
    Length
    9' 4"
    Sections
    3pc

    Choose this 9'4", 3-piece profile for heavy streamers and swung flies on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 31-65 feet.

    From $339.00

    Made to Order

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    Character

    Bend
    Mid
    Tempo
    Moderate
    Power
    Heavy
    Water
    • Large River
    • Stillwater
    Techniques
    • Heavy Streamer
    • Swing
    Conditions
    • Open Water
    • Wind
  • Hardy Brothers

    Hardy “The Fairy”

    Specifications

    WT
    8wt
    Length
    9' 6"
    Sections
    3pc

    Choose this 9'6", 3-piece profile for heavy streamers and swung flies on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 31-65 feet.

    From $339.00

    Made to Order

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    More details

    Character

    Bend
    Tip
    Tempo
    Moderate
    Power
    Heavy
    Water
    • Large River
    • Stillwater
    Techniques
    • Heavy Streamer
    • Swing
    Conditions
    • Open Water
    • Wind
  • Specifications

    WT
    8wt
    Length
    9' 6"
    Sections
    3pc

    Choose this 9'6", 3-piece profile for heavy streamers and swung flies on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 31-65 feet.

    From $339.00

    Made to Order

    View rod
    More details

    Character

    Bend
    Full
    Tempo
    Moderate
    Power
    Heavy
    Water
    • Large River
    • Stillwater
    Techniques
    • Heavy Streamer
    • Swing
    Conditions
    • Open Water
    • Wind

BEYOND THE LINE CLASS

How to compare 8wt options

The same line class can appear in different tapers and lengths. Compare the whole build before deciding.

Start with line class

Use the WT value to find products specified for the line class you are considering.

Compare taper character

Read Bend, Tempo and Power separately, then compare length, sections and the measured casting range.

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