ZHUSROD presents the F.E. Thomas Special 7-foot 3-weight bamboo fly rod blank, a meticulously crafted foundation for building your ultimate spring creek rod. Hand-planed from premium Tonkin cane using traditional six-strip hex construction, this blank embodies one of fly fishing's most revered tapers. The...
Ultra-light tip (0.044") with progressive taper (0.044"→0.317") delivers surgical precision for size 22-26 flies while maintaining fish-fighting authority Parabolic flex profile through first 50" (0.044"→0.197") transitions to reinforced butt section (0.197"→0.317") for seamless energy transfer Engineered for selective feeders in crystalline pools - ideal...
Classic Dickerson 801611-D taper delivers medium-heavy power with precise casting control, combining sensitivity and fish-fighting capability through moderate-fast action Engineered for dry fly accuracy in moderate currents, long-distance streamer casts on lakes, and quick fish control in weedy areas targeting brown trout/rainbow trout/smallmouth bass/sea...
Precision-tapered Tokin bamboo hexagon construction (0.069" tip to 0.358" butt) balances 3wt sensitivity with hidden power reserves Progressive moderate action (0-60" flex zone + reinforced butt) enables pinpoint control of micro flies (#18-22) 18% nickel silver ferrules ensure seamless energy transfer, comes varnished (optional...
Engineered with the iconic Phillipson Pacemaker taper, featuring radical 0.364" butt reinforcement that delivers 10-20lb fish fighting power beyond standard 5wt capabilities Aggressive 30" taper transition (0.254" to 0.364") creates explosive line speed for conquering 60+ foot casts in coastal winds Six-strip construction using...
Classic Dickerson 801611-D taper delivers medium-heavy power with precise casting control, combining sensitivity and fish-fighting capability through moderate-fast action Engineered for dry fly accuracy in moderate currents, long-distance streamer casts on lakes, and quick fish control in weedy areas targeting brown trout/rainbow trout/smallmouth bass/sea...
Ultra-light tip (0.044") with progressive taper (0.044"→0.317") delivers surgical precision for size 22-26 flies while maintaining fish-fighting authority Parabolic flex profile through first 50" (0.044"→0.197") transitions to reinforced butt section (0.197"→0.317") for seamless energy transfer Engineered for selective feeders in crystalline pools - ideal...
Features FE Thomas' iconic Special Streamer taper with 0.239"→0.391" butt progression generating 20lb+ lifting power Parabolic action enables full-rod energy loading for 70ft double-haul casts with articulated flies 18% nickel silver ferrules ensure optimal energy transfer, paired with 6-strip Tokin bamboo construction Engineered for...
Six-strip Tonkin bamboo construction from premium Yunnan sources Progressive taper delivers 26-40ft delicate presentations with controlled power Optimized for #16 and smaller flies in tight quarter streams 18% nickel silver ferrules ensure corrosion-resistant connections Customizable varnish finish (water-based default) Description* The Devine Fairy taper...
Legendary Taper Design: Medium Light power with Moderate Fast action, 0.072"-0.365" progressive taper balances sensitivity and fish-fighting control. Tight Space Specialist: 7ft6in length excels in overgrown spring creeks, delivering precise roll casts under foliage. Premium Tonkin Bamboo: Six-strip construction using aged Tonkin cane, 18%...
7wt heavy configuration with 0.345" reinforced butt section delivers optimal casting torque and fish-fighting control Aggressive taper progression (0.287" to 0.345") in the final 15" creates exceptional backbone stiffness 18% nickel silver ferrules withstand corrosive brackish environments with proven reliability Six-strip construction using premium...
ZHUSROD presents the F.E. Thomas Special 7-foot 3-weight bamboo fly rod blank, a meticulously crafted foundation for building your ultimate spring creek rod. Hand-planed from premium Tonkin cane using traditional six-strip hex construction, this blank embodies one of fly fishing's most revered tapers. The...
Ultra-light tip (0.044") with progressive taper (0.044"→0.317") delivers surgical precision for size 22-26 flies while maintaining fish-fighting authority Parabolic flex profile through first 50" (0.044"→0.197") transitions to reinforced butt section (0.197"→0.317") for seamless energy transfer Engineered for selective feeders in crystalline pools - ideal...
Classic Dickerson 801611-D taper delivers medium-heavy power with precise casting control, combining sensitivity and fish-fighting capability through moderate-fast action Engineered for dry fly accuracy in moderate currents, long-distance streamer casts on lakes, and quick fish control in weedy areas targeting brown trout/rainbow trout/smallmouth bass/sea...