Latest Fly Rods News

Built with their Konnetic technology, Sage’s new METHOD fly rods are a fast-action series, delivering high line speeds, tight loops, and great accuracy. Available in a range of models including single hand and switch and spey, the METHOD will be available … more →

In recent years, fiberglass rods have been enjoying a renaissance, and Redington’s new slow action “Butter Stick” series harkens back to these classic-action, smooth-casting tools. Read more in the press release below. Redington Reinvents Fiberglass with the Butter Stick Fly … more →

Lightweight yet powerful, the new Vapen rod series uses X-Wrap Technology, layering super-high density carbon ribbon for father casts and tighter loops. “The word Vapen means weapon,” notes Redington General Manager, David Visnack, and “it is the perfect addition to … more →

New for the season from Redington comes the “Dually” series of spey and switch rods—high-performance two-handed rods at an affordable price. Read more in the press release below. Two Hands Are Better Than One with Redington’s New Dually Spey and … more →

JP Ross Fly Rods & Co.’s JP Ross and co-founder Angela Moonan are generating awareness and increasing education about the importance of clean water and healthy watersheds. Their initiative, Trout Power, aims to set a benchmark and is “built upon … more →

After discovering a copy of Tenkara USA’s Ito rod was being manufactured and sold by a front range fly shop, founder and owner Daniel Galhardo recently filed a lawsuit against the Denver Fly Shop, citing “trade dress and trademark infringement, … more →

If you’re one of those folks that likes to swing flies for salmon, steelhead, or even trout and typically use a longer two-handed spey or switch rod, electrical tape can be one of your best friends.  Swinging two-handed rods with … more →

The Yellowstone Angler fly shop recently tested 29 five-weights in another of its “shootouts,” with the G.Loomis NRX Lite Presentation earning their vote for top rod. Read more in the press release below.  NRX ‘LP’ Fly Rod From Loomis Takes … more →

How many of you take the time to wax your rod ferrules a couple times a year?  I know I usually don’t, and I’ve paid the price of broken rods too many times to count. Finally after doing that very … more →