Legendary Payne 101 taper with 0.057"-0.37" progressive dimensions combines sensitive tip and powerful butt section Parabolic flex pattern initiates at 40%-50% length, 0.8-1.2s recovery speed balances casting accuracy and wind cutting 18% nickel silver ferrules with mirror polish, six-strip Tokin bamboo construction protected by...

Premium Tonkin bamboo hexagonal construction with 18% nickel silver ferrules ensures precise taper control and torsional rigidity 7wt heavy-duty configuration features 0.345" reinforced butt section for battling 15-25lb game fish Aggressive 0.287"→0.345" taper transition in final 15" generates powerful loading for wind-cutting casts Smokey...

Precision-engineered Cross Dry Fly taper delivers medium power with moderate-fast action, optimized for 5wt line control and delicate dry fly delivery 8ft length excels in technical freestone streams and spring creek environments with overhanging vegetation Six-strip construction using premium Tokin bamboo, varnished to enhance...

Features tri-phase 0.069"-0.359" taper progression with ultrathin tip(0.069") for delicate presentations and reinforced butt(0.359") to prevent over-flexing 40"-50" primary flex zone with 0.6-0.9s recovery speed, optimized for #16-#22 dry flies in tight canopy streams(2-8m width) Constructed with premium Tokin bamboo hex-split blanks, 18% nickel...

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...

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%...

Engineered with radical butt reinforcement (0.4") using Dickerson 8615 taper for 50-80lb pelagic species Explosive 0.324"→0.4" transition in final 25" creates hyper-responsive casting machine Military-grade 18% nickel silver ferrules withstand bluewater punishment Crafted from premium Tokushima hexagonal bamboo splits with 12-step tempering process Water-based...

Six-strip Tonkin bamboo construction with Medium Heavy power delivers 22% higher lifting force than standard 5wt rods through reinforced 0.378" butt section Fast-action taper achieves 0.163" diameter differential in final 45" for wind-cutting line speed (280+ fps with WF5F) Optimized for battling 18-24" rainbows,...

Features authentic Para 14 progressive taper (0.072"→0.292") with reinforced mid-section (+0.074" at 45"-85") for precise delivery of weighted nymph rigs Optimized 5wt loading characteristics balance 3-6lb fish fighting power and 4-6X tippet protection 18% nickel silver ferrules ensure seamless energy transfer between premium six-strip...

Features historic Heddon #125 taper with 0.082"-0.324" progressive diameter for balanced flex and power 18% nickel silver ferrules ensure optimal energy transfer for 15-60ft 5wt line control Six-strip construction using premium Tonkin bamboo, optional water-based varnish finish Moderate-fast action excels in river nymphing and...

Progressive Taper Design: The Payne 100 taper delivers precise medium-range casting control, with 7'6" length optimized for 4wt lines to balance sensitivity and backbone for fighting mid-sized fish. Premium Bamboo Construction: Features six-strip Tokin bamboo from Japan's Toki region, naturally stabilized for 12 months...