Fly Rods

The CRUX rod offers our all new Line Speed Taper, for confident short to mid-range delivery of flies and effortless extreme distance casting. Combined with the introduction of the Angled Key Grip, a denser pre-compressed cork material designed to increase durability and reduce hand fatigue, we think the all new CRUX is the best rod we’ve ever built.

Fast action

All-new Line Speed Taper for extreme distance casting and effortless short to mid-range delivery of flies

Increased connectivity between the tip, middle, and lower sections for an all-around superior feel

Stiffer tip designed to reduce tip vibrations

Fine diameter blanks throughout range to reduce resistance and increase rod recovery speed

Denser pre-compressed cork material on Angled Key Grip increases durability and sensitivity, while reducing hand fatigue

Angled Key Grip promotes the most versatile and productive casting grip the extended finger grip

Lightweight guides and minimal rod wraps to increase recovery for high line speed gains

Fully anodized aluminium reel seat with in-built hook keepers

Reel seat features double anodized high-quality design detailing with enlarged fixed reel foot hood with line identification

Premium metallic olive matte finish

Section alignment dots for easy and correct assembly of rod guides

Fully protected cordura rod tube with dividers

Lifetime Warranty

 

The Predator is the ultimate fly rod for big flies, heavy lines, and aggressive-fighting fish

It features a powerful, intuitive fast action that commands enough power to combat big gamefish and pick up and cast today’s heavy lines and massive flies. Its action is designed to perform in both freshwater and saltwater scenarios, and all components are saltwater-ready. The Predator family encompasses models ranging from spooky-bonefish duty 5-weights to big-game ready 16 weights, including unique specialty models like a 7’10” 8-weight and dedicated PIKE and MUSKY models with extended fighting butts for boatside figure-eights.

• Intuitive fast action
• Dialed in-hand balance for lightweight feel and responsive casting
• Anodized machined aluminum reel seat, ideal for all water conditions
• Laser-etched model reference on reel seat for quick rod identification
• Section tips epoxy coated to prevent sticking
• Includes species-specific PIKE and MUSKY models
• Aluminum oxide stripping guides with ceramic inserts and hard wire anodized snake guides for durability
• Alignment dots for easy rod setup
• Durable cordura rod tube with built in rod dividers
• Lifetime warranty
• New 12, 14, and 16-weight models for 2018

 A fine-tuned, medium-fast action is combined with the lightest weight components available to give anglers incredible performance with a light in-hand feel. Skeletonized reel seats and single-foot guides help reduce weight, while the rod actions and models will match any trout fishing scenario. 

• The lightest rod in its class
• Super-tuned, smooth, medium-fast action blank construction
• Single-foot guides for increased tip recovery
• Skeletonized, CNC machined, anodized aluminum reel seat
• Pinpoint accuracy delivered through improved rod tracking
• Matte finish blank for flash reduction
• Section tips epoxy coated to prevent sticking
• Half-wells, premium gradecork handles
• Nymph actions feature a softer tip for easier turnover
• Fully protected cordura rod tube with dividers
• Lifetime warranty

The VICE is a classically styled, fast-action rod range designed to be accessible to all anglers. The multi-modulus carbon fiber blanks offer increased levels of recovery for casting with greater accuracy and control, and the subtle design touches like black anodized snake guides, laser -etched reel seats, and saltwater-grade components all work together to create a fly rod that anglers can't resist. 

 

• Easy-casting fast action
• Anodized machined aluminum reel seat, ideal for all water conditions
• Laser-etched model reference on reel seat for quick rod identification
• Durable cordura rod tube with built in rod dividers
• Lifetime Warranty

 

Designed especially for the trout angler. The moderate action of the rod provides the delicacy needed for technical spring creeks, yet packs enough power for big river and boat fishing. The lightweight blank and forgiving action reduces fatigue for long days on the water.

• Fresh water, moderate action rod
• Dark clay brown blank with matching rosewood reel seat insert
• Custom machined reel seat components
• Titanium oxide stripping guides
• Available in 4-piece and 6-piece configurations
• 6-piece offers extreme packability for backpacking and/or the traveling angler
• Alignment dots for easy rod setup
• Divided brown ballistic nylon rod tube
• Lifetime warranty

Sometimes we need to remind ourselves to slow it down and just enjoy being out on the water. The new BUTTER STICK does just that. Built using T-Glass construction on our Heritage Taper, the BUTTER STICK is a slow action glass rod that will delicately present a fly even in the tightest of places.

•  Traditional fiberglass taper providing a classic glass feel
• 1wt – 5wt feature unique all cork handle with slide rings
• 6wt and 8wt feature saltwater-ready anodized aluminum reel seat and increased butt section strength for fighting larger species
• Alignment dots for easy rod setup
• Durable cordura rod tube with dividers
• Lifetime warranty

The VICE is a classically styled, fast-action rod range designed to be accessible to all anglers. The multi-modulus carbon fiber blanks offer increased levels of recovery for casting with greater accuracy and control to create a fly rod that anglers can't resist.