BAMBOO FLY ROD TAPER LIBRARY

The Bamboo Taper Library

Explore the specifications and character of the tapers behind the ZHUSROD collection.

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115 profiles shown

  • F. E. Thomas

    F.E. Thomas Special

    A lively 3-weight with a fine upper section and composed short-range control.

    Choose it for dry-fly work where compact loops, light tippets, and accurate creek presentations matter most.

    Line
    3wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Light

  • Orvis

    Orvis Limestone Special

    Orvis Limestone Special: a moderate-tempo 6-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8'6", 2-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 24-53 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • Lyle Dickerson

    Dickerson 7012

    Dickerson 7012: a moderate-tempo 4-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Light

  • E. F. Payne Rod Company

    Payne 101

    Payne 101: a quick-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.

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    Line
    5wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Quick / Medium

  • Orvis

    Orvis Battenkill from 1971

    Orvis Battenkill from 1971: a moderate-tempo 6-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 2-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 24-53 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Moderate / Medium

  • H. L. Leonard Rod Company

    Leonard Baby Catskill

    Leonard Baby Catskill: a moderate-tempo 3-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 18-37 feet.

    Line
    3wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Light

  • Orvis

    Orvis Mitey Mite

    Orvis Mitey Mite: a quick-tempo 3-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 5', 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.

    Line
    3wt
    Length
    60.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Light

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Para 11

    Paul H. Young Para 11: a moderate-tempo 8-weight with mid-section loading.

    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.

    Line
    8wt
    Length
    112.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Heavy

  • Lyle Dickerson

    Dickerson 801611-D

    Dickerson 801611-D: a slow-tempo 7-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 3-piece profile for heavy streamers and swung flies on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 24-57 feet.

    Line
    7wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Slow / Heavy

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Texas General

    Paul H. Young Texas General: a quick-tempo 8-weight with full-section loading.

    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.

    Line
    8wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Quick / Heavy

  • Orvis

    Orvis from 1952

    Orvis from 1952: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 6'6", 3-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    78.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Tip / Moderate / Medium

  • E. F. Payne Rod Company

    Payne 100

    Payne 100: a quick-tempo 4-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 7'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

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    Line
    4wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Light

  • Orvis

    Orvis Battenkill Deluxe

    Orvis Battenkill Deluxe: a slow-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 6'7", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    79.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Slow / Medium

  • E. F. Payne Rod Company

    Payne 200L

    Payne 200L: a moderate-tempo 4-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 3-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.

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    Line
    4wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Light

  • Heddon

    Heddon #17 Extra Lite Trout

    Heddon #17 Extra Lite Trout: quick tempo, tip loading, light power.

    Choose this 8', 3-piece profile for dry-fly presentations on creeks and small rivers.

    Line
    3wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Light

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Perfectionist

    Paul H. Young Perfectionist: a moderate-tempo 4-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 7'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

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    Line
    4wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Moderate / Light

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Driggs River

    Paul H. Young Driggs River: a moderate-tempo 4-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7'2", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    86.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Light

  • Hardy Brothers

    Hardy Special

    Hardy Special: a moderate-tempo 9-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 9'6", 3-piece profile for heavy streamers and swung flies on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 31-66 feet.

    Line
    9wt
    Length
    114.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Heavy

  • Lyle Dickerson

    Dickerson 8013

    Dickerson 8013: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-49 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Moderate / Medium

  • Everett Garrison

    Garrison 209

    Garrison 209: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • H. L. Leonard Rod Company

    Leonard Letort 40

    Leonard Letort 40: a quick-tempo 4-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Light

  • Hardy Brothers

    Hardy Phantom

    Hardy Phantom: quick tempo, tip loading, medium power.

    Choose this 8'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly presentations, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Medium

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Para 14

    Paul H. Young Para 14: a quick-tempo 5-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 7'9", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.

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    Line
    5wt
    Length
    93.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Quick / Medium

  • Phillipson

    Phillipson Smuggler

    Phillipson Smuggler: moderate tempo, mid loading, medium power.

    Choose this 7'6", 4-piece profile for nymphing and light streamers on large rivers and stillwaters.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    4
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Para 16

    Paul H. Young Para 16: a quick-tempo 7-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 8'6", 2-piece profile for heavy streamers and swung flies on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 24-57 feet.

    Line
    7wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Quick / Heavy

  • Granger

    Granger Special

    Granger Special: a moderate-tempo 7-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8'6", 3-piece profile for heavy streamers and swung flies on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 24-57 feet.

    Line
    7wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Heavy

  • Cross

    Cross Bass Bug Rod

    Cross Bass Bug Rod: a moderate-tempo 6-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8'6", 3-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, light streamers, and bass bugs and poppers on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 24-53 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • E. F. Payne Rod Company

    Payne 202

    Payne 202: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 3-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-49 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Full / Moderate / Medium

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Martha Marie

    Paul H. Young Martha Marie: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 7'6", 3-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Tip / Moderate / Medium

  • F. E. Thomas

    F.E. Thomas

    F.E. Thomas: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 3-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-49 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • Hardy Brothers

    Hardy Marvel

    Hardy Marvel: a quick-tempo 4-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7'6", 3-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Quick / Light

  • H. L. Leonard Rod Company

    Leonard Tournament

    Leonard Tournament: a moderate-tempo 3-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 3-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 18-41 feet.

    Line
    3wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Light

  • Everett Garrison

    Garrison 202E

    Garrison 202E: a moderate-tempo 4-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Light

  • Lyle Dickerson

    Dickerson 8615

    Dickerson 8615: a moderate-tempo 7-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8'6", 2-piece profile for heavy streamers and swung flies on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 24-57 feet.

    Line
    7wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Heavy

  • E. F. Payne Rod Company

    Payne 102

    Payne 102: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-49 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • H. L. Leonard Rod Company

    Leonard 38H

    Leonard 38H: a slow-tempo 4-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Slow / Light

  • Lyle Dickerson

    Dickerson 8014

    Dickerson 8014: a moderate-tempo 6-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 2-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 24-53 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • Orvis

    Orvis Flea

    Orvis Flea: a quick-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 6'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    78.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Quick / Medium

  • E. F. Payne Rod Company

    Payne 214 Parabolic

    Payne 214 Parabolic: a quick-tempo 6-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 7'9", 2-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 24-49 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    93.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Quick / Medium

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Brightwater

    Paul H. Young Brightwater: a moderate-tempo 4-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 7'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Moderate / Light

  • Phillipson

    Phillipson Pacemaker

    Phillipson Pacemaker: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 3-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-49 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • Everett Garrison

    Garrison 204E

    Garrison 204E: a moderate-tempo 4-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7'3", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    87.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Light

  • E. F. Payne Rod Company

    Payne

    Payne: quick tempo, tip loading, light power.

    Choose this 7'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly presentations, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Light

  • Hardy Brothers

    Hardy Palakona CC de France

    Hardy Palakona CC de France: slow tempo, full loading, light power.

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly presentations and nymphing on small rivers and medium rivers.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Slow / Light

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Boat Rod

    Paul H. Young Boat Rod: a moderate-tempo 6-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 2-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 24-53 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Moderate / Medium

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Martha Marie #2

    Paul H. Young Martha Marie #2: a moderate-tempo 6-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 7'6", 2-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 24-49 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Moderate / Medium

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Princess

    Paul H. Young Princess: a quick-tempo 5-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Medium

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Driggs River #2

    Paul H. Young Driggs River #2: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7'2", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    86.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Para 17 #2

    Paul H. Young Para 17 #2: a quick-tempo 9-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 8'6", 2-piece profile for heavy streamers and swung flies on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 28-65 feet.

    Line
    9wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Quick / Heavy

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Para 17

    Paul H. Young Para 17: a quick-tempo 7-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 8'6", 2-piece profile for heavy streamers and swung flies on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 24-57 feet.

    Line
    7wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Quick / Heavy

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Para 15

    Paul H. Young Para 15: slow tempo, full loading, medium power.

    Choose this 8', 2-piece profile for dry-fly presentations and nymphing on small rivers and medium rivers.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Slow / Medium

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Para 15

    Paul H. Young Para 15: a quick-tempo 6-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 2-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 24-53 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Quick / Medium

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Para 15

    Paul H. Young Para 15: a quick-tempo 5-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-49 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Quick / Medium

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Midge #2

    Paul H. Young Midge #2: a moderate-tempo 4-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 6'3", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 19-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    75.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Moderate / Light

  • Paul H. Young

    Paul H. Young Midge

    Paul H. Young Midge: a moderate-tempo 4-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 6'3", 3-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 19-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    75.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Full / Moderate / Light

  • Other

    Earl Osten Wetfly Rod

    Earl Osten Wetfly Rod: a moderate-tempo 9-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 9', 3-piece profile for wet-fly work, heavy streamers, and swung flies on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 31-66 feet.

    Line
    9wt
    Length
    108.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Tip / Moderate / Heavy

  • Other

    Pezon & Michel Salmon Rod

    Pezon & Michel Salmon Rod: a moderate-tempo 8-weight with full-section loading.

    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.

    Line
    8wt
    Length
    114.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Full / Moderate / Heavy

  • Hardy Brothers

    Hardy “The Fairy”

    Hardy “The Fairy”: a moderate-tempo 8-weight with tip-section loading.

    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.

    Line
    8wt
    Length
    114.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Tip / Moderate / Heavy

  • F. E. Thomas

    F.E. Thomas Special Streamer

    F.E. Thomas Special Streamer: a quick-tempo 7-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 9', 3-piece profile for heavy streamers and swung flies on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 27-61 feet.

    Line
    7wt
    Length
    108.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Heavy

  • E. F. Payne Rod Company

    Payne 204

    Payne 204: a moderate-tempo 6-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8'6", 3-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 24-53 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • Heddon

    Heddon Premier #115

    Heddon Premier #115: a slow-tempo 6-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8'6", 3-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 24-53 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Slow / Medium

  • Heddon

    Heddon #50 President

    Heddon #50 President: a moderate-tempo 6-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8'6", 3-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 24-53 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • Heddon

    Heddon #17 Black Beauty

    Heddon #17 Black Beauty: a quick-tempo 6-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 8'6", 3-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 24-53 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Medium

  • Hardy Brothers

    Hardy Palakona

    Hardy Palakona: a moderate-tempo 6-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 9', 3-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 27-57 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    108.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • Granger

    Granger Favorite

    Granger Favorite: a slow-tempo 6-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 9', 3-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 27-57 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    108.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Slow / Medium

  • F. E. Thomas

    F.E. Thomas Dirigo

    F.E. Thomas Dirigo: a moderate-tempo 6-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 9', 3-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 27-57 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    108.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • Bristol

    Bristol F7

    Bristol F7: a moderate-tempo 6-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8'6", 3-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 24-53 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • Other

    B.F. Nichols

    B.F. Nichols: a moderate-tempo 6-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 10', 3-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on large rivers and stillwaters, with its practical window centered on 27-57 feet.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    120.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • Granger

    Wright-McGill Granger Victory

    Wright-McGill Granger Victory: a slow-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8'6", 3-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-49 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Slow / Medium

  • Heddon

    Heddon #125

    Heddon #125: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 3-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-49 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • Heddon

    Heddon #14 (1-3/4F)

    Heddon #14 (1-3/4F): a quick-tempo 5-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 3-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-49 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Medium

  • Cross

    Cross Dry Fly

    Cross Dry Fly: a quick-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 3-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-49 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Quick / Medium

  • Granger

    Wright McGill Granger Special

    Wright McGill Granger Special: quick tempo, tip loading, light power.

    Choose this 7'6", 3-piece profile for dry-fly presentations on creeks and small rivers.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Light

  • H. L. Leonard Rod Company

    Leonard

    Leonard: quick tempo, tip loading, medium power.

    Choose this 9', 3-piece profile for dry-fly presentations, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    108.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Medium

  • Fred D. Divine Rod Company

    Divine

    Divine: quick tempo, tip loading, medium power.

    Choose this 9', 3-piece profile for dry-fly presentations, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    108.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Medium

  • Montague

    Montague

    Montague: a moderate-tempo 3-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 9', 3-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.

    Line
    3wt
    Length
    108.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Light

  • Other

    Devine Fairy

    Devine Fairy: a slow-tempo 3-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7'6", 3-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 18-37 feet.

    Line
    3wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Slow / Light

  • Granger

    Goodwin Granger Deluxe

    Goodwin Granger Deluxe: a slow-tempo 4-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Slow / Light

  • Heddon

    Heddon Folsum

    Heddon Folsum: a slow-tempo 4-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Slow / Light

  • Other

    Constable Wisp

    Constable Wisp: a moderate-tempo 3-weight with mid-section loading.

    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.

    Line
    3wt
    Length
    72.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Light

  • Cross

    South Bend Cross Sylph

    South Bend Cross Sylph: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • H. L. Leonard Rod Company

    Leonard 37 1/2 ACM

    Leonard 37 1/2 ACM: quick tempo, tip loading, light power.

    Choose this 6'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly presentations on creeks and small rivers.

    Line
    2wt
    Length
    78.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Light

  • Everett Garrison

    Garrison 209E

    Garrison 209E: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7'9", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    93.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • Wayne Cattanach

    Sir Darryl Special

    Sir Darryl Special: quick tempo, tip loading, light power.

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly presentations on creeks and small rivers.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Light

  • H. L. Leonard Rod Company

    Leonard Post Fire

    Leonard Post Fire: slow tempo, full loading, light power.

    Choose this 7'6", 3-piece profile for dry-fly presentations on creeks and small rivers.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Full / Slow / Light

  • Harold "Pinky" Gillum

    Gillum

    Gillum: quick tempo, tip loading, medium power.

    Choose this 7'6", 2-piece profile for nymphing and light streamers on small rivers and medium rivers.

    Line
    6wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Medium

  • Cross

    Cross Sylph

    Cross Sylph: quick tempo, tip loading, light power.

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly presentations, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Light

  • Everett Garrison

    Garrison 212E

    Garrison 212E: a moderate-tempo 6-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 2-piece profile for nymphing, wet-fly work, and light streamers on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 24-53 feet.

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    Line
    6wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • Cross

    Cross Bataviakill

    Cross Bataviakill: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Moderate / Medium

  • H. L. Leonard Rod Company

    Leonard 39DH

    Leonard 39DH: quick tempo, mid loading, light power.

    Choose this 7'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly presentations and nymphing on creeks and small rivers.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Quick / Light

  • Heddon

    Heddon Jay Harvey Lincoln #1

    Heddon Jay Harvey Lincoln #1: quick tempo, tip loading, light power.

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly presentations on creeks and small rivers.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Light

  • Phillipson

    Phillipson Peerless

    Phillipson Peerless: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • H. L. Leonard Rod Company

    Leonard 50 DF Tournament

    Leonard 50 DF Tournament: a slow-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-49 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Slow / Medium

  • Heddon

    Heddon #14

    Heddon #14: quick tempo, tip loading, light power.

    Choose this 6', 2-piece profile for dry-fly presentations on creeks and small rivers.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    72.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Light

  • Lee Wulff

    Lee Wulff Midge

    Lee Wulff Midge: quick tempo, full loading, heavy power.

    Choose this 6', 2-piece profile for nymphing and heavy streamers on large rivers and stillwaters.

    Line
    7wt
    Length
    72.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Quick / Heavy

  • Horrocks-Ibbotson

    H-I Tonka Queen

    H-I Tonka Queen: quick tempo, tip loading, light power.

    Choose this 7'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly presentations, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Light

  • H. L. Leonard Rod Company

    Leonard 50DF

    Leonard 50DF: quick tempo, mid loading, medium power.

    Choose this 8', 3-piece profile for dry-fly presentations and nymphing on small rivers and medium rivers.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    96.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Quick / Medium

  • Bob Nunley

    Nunley Sunfish

    Nunley Sunfish: a moderate-tempo 2-weight with full-section loading.

    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 16-33 feet.

    Line
    2wt
    Length
    72.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Moderate / Light

  • Wayne Cattanach

    Cattanach 6642

    Cattanach 6642: a slow-tempo 4-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 6'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    78.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Slow / Light

  • Lyle Dickerson

    Dickerson 6611 (1948)

    Dickerson 6611 (1948): a moderate-tempo 4-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 6'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    78.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Moderate / Light

  • E. F. Payne Rod Company

    Payne 96

    Payne 96: a moderate-tempo 4-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 6'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    78.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Light

  • Chris Bogart

    Bogart Yellow Rose 7022

    Bogart Yellow Rose 7022: a moderate-tempo 2-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 18-33 feet.

    Line
    2wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Light

  • H. L. Leonard Rod Company

    Leonard Catskill 38L

    Leonard Catskill 38L: a slow-tempo 2-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7', 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 18-33 feet.

    Line
    2wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Slow / Light

  • Wayne Cattanach

    Cattanach 7043

    Cattanach 7043: a moderate-tempo 4-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 7', 3-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Tip / Moderate / Light

  • Fred D. Divine Rod Company

    Divine Standard Trout Special

    Divine Standard Trout Special: a quick-tempo 4-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 7', 3-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Tip / Quick / Light

  • H. L. Leonard Rod Company

    Leonard 7' 3pc 4wt

    Leonard 7' 3pc 4wt: a moderate-tempo 4-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 7', 3-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Tip / Moderate / Light

  • Orvis

    Orvis 7' 3pc 4wt

    Orvis 7' 3pc 4wt: a moderate-tempo 4-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7', 3-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Light

  • Orvis

    Orvis Battenkill 7' 4wt

    Orvis Battenkill 7' 4wt: a moderate-tempo 4-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7', 3-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-41 feet.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    84.0 in
    Sections
    3
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Light

  • Wayne Cattanach

    Cattanach Sir D 7632

    Cattanach Sir D 7632: a moderate-tempo 3-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 7'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 18-37 feet.

    Line
    3wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Moderate / Light

  • Stan Smartt

    Smartt 7.5 2pc

    Smartt 7.5 2pc: a moderate-tempo 3-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 7'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 18-37 feet.

    Line
    3wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Light

  • Thomas & Thomas

    T&T Caenis

    T&T Caenis: a moderate-tempo 3-weight with full-section loading.

    Choose this 7'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work and dry-dropper rigs on creeks and small rivers, with its practical window centered on 18-37 feet.

    Line
    3wt
    Length
    90.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Moderate / Light

  • Michael D. Clark

    Gierach Clark Best 8652

    Gierach Clark Best 8652: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with tip-section loading.

    Choose this 8'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-49 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Tip / Moderate / Medium

  • H. L. Leonard Rod Company

    Leonard Model 50 1/2 Tournament

    Leonard Model 50 1/2 Tournament: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-49 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • E. C. Powell

    Powell EC 8652

    Powell EC 8652: a moderate-tempo 5-weight with mid-section loading.

    Choose this 8'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-49 feet.

    Line
    5wt
    Length
    102.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Mid / Moderate / Medium

  • Bob Milward

    Milward CC de France Short Rod

    Milward CC de France Short Rod: slow tempo, full loading, light power.

    Choose this 6'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly presentations on creeks and small rivers.

    Line
    4wt
    Length
    78.0 in
    Sections
    2
    Character
    Full / Slow / Light

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