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Crafted with premium hexagonal-split Tonkin bamboo and 18% nickel silver ferrules, pre-finished with water-based varnish (optional unfinished version).
B.F. Nichols taper delivers 45+ ft casting range with heavy payloads, optimized for large streamers and articulated nymph rigs.
Hybrid moderate-fast action balances hook-setting power and shock absorption for hard-fighting pike, steelhead, and coastal stripers.
Oversized butt section withstands wind shear and current pressure in big river systems and tidal estuaries.
Customizable varnish finish and ferrule installation options available (contact via official website).
This B.F. Nichols taper fly rod blank utilizes precision-engineered hexagonal Tonkin bamboo culms joined with 18% nickel silver ferrules. The aggressive diameter progression (0.075"-0.365" from tip to butt) creates exceptional lifting power, ideal for:
The 10ft 3pc configuration offers portability without compromising strength, designed to handle 6wt lines with 250+ grain streamers. The moderate-fast recovery rate ensures crisp loop formation while maintaining sufficient flex for playing large fish. Suitable for Great Lakes tributaries, tidal flats, and other scenarios requiring maximum backbone. Custom varnish removal or self-install ferrule options available (coordinate via brand portal).
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