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...
Crafted with premium Tokin bamboo in hexagonal split construction, featuring 18% nickel silver ferrules for seamless energy transfer Specially engineered ultra-light taper excels in delivering 10ft precision casts under dense canopy cover Moderate action perfectly loads with #18-24 micro flies for dead-drift presentations Comes...
Light power 4wt configuration with shortened 7.2ft taper (0.07"→0.291") enhances strike detection while maintaining precise control over small stream species Aggressive tip thickening (0-35": +0.115") enables delicate dry fly presentation, transitioning to reinforced mid-section for accurate line management in tight quarters Engineered for technical...
Six-strip construction with premium Tonkin bamboo and 18% nickel silver ferrules, 3wt ultra-light configuration balances 0.333" butt reinforcement for micro-strike detection and essential backbone Progressive taper (0.062"→0.333") features 40" delicate tip section (0.062"-0.185") transitioning to 55" power butt segment (0.185"-0.333") for controlled casting Engineered...
Features FE Thomas Special Streamer taper progressing from 0.239" at 50" to 0.391" at 105", engineered for 300-grain streamer lines with 10ft sinking tips generating 20lb+ lifting power Parabolic action enables full-rod energy transfer during 70ft double-haul casts with precise articulated fly control 18%...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Medium-heavy power core delivers backbone for battling large freshwater/inshore species while maintaining precise control. Taper transitions from 0.088" to 0.381" with gradual mid-section reinforcement for fast recovery and efficient energy transfer. Constructed with premium six-strip Tonkin bamboo and 18% nickel silver ferrules for unmatched...
Ultra-refined taper: 0.06" tip with graduated butt section (0.06"→0.292") delivers size 24 fly presentations while maintaining critical low-end power for technical fights. Full parabolic flex: Progressive bending energy transfers enable pinpoint line mending and drag-free drifts in crystal-clear currents. Limestone stream specialist: Engineered for...
Legendary Dickerson 7012 taper with accelerated front 50" narrowing for fast tip recovery and reinforced butt section (0.307"-0.321") for optimal 4wt loading Precision 18% nickel silver ferrules ensure seamless blank connection with 99.3% energy transfer efficiency Premium Tonkin bamboo construction using 6-strip carbonized processing,...
Classic Payne 101 taper with progressive dimensions (0.057"-0.37") balances sensitivity and backbone for #12-#18 dry flies and light nymph rigs Optimized for 3-15m mountain streams and low-visibility conditions, handling 14-22" trout and <3lbs smallmouth bass Premium Tonkin bamboo hex construction with water-based varnish, featuring...
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...