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Fly Lines for A ll S ituations
What to know about choosing a
Fly Line
Innovation and technology has given the modern anglers a plethora of terrific, specialized fly line choices!
Marcel Siegle photo
Since its horsehair beginnings...
the modern day fly line evolved from the oil-impregnated silk lines of the silent film era into the incredible selection of synthetic, polymer-coated, self-lubricating and often-radical tapers now available at your favorite fly shop. Innovation, engineering, and closely guarded manufacturing processes have provided the angler with a daunting choice of highly effective, specialty fly lines.
IN 1959 OUR SPORT made a technologic leap far greater than the advent of graphite when the Cortland Line Company developed the first truly floating fly lines. Prior to that revolutionary development, even the most sophisticated fly fishers used oilimpregnated silk lines that only lasted anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours on the surface, and which would then have to be replaced in the field, dried, treated, and used another day. Anglers intending to fish with dry flies all day often carried two or three reels or spare spools. Each was loaded with a fresh, dry, and treated floating silk line that required a lot of care. Those waterlogged lines were then wound onto “line dryers” for the night, or strung up between tree limbs, air dried, then dressed to delay the water absorption process as long as possible. Nasty weather made all that even more difficult. In that era special machines and highly skilled operators modified the braided fly line core by painstakingly adding or subtracting braid fibers to create taper. At the time, Cortland was the recognized leader in fly line technology and production. Still, one of their guys could only make about one double-tapered fly line an hour, and tapers were often different from line to line, and even differed operator to operator. Grain weight was indicated on every single new line to help anglers choose the most appropriate model for their fly rod.
The “new” Cortland lines were made with a braided nylon center that was evenly coated with a waterproof, non-porous surface material that bonded to the nylon core. Originally, all the models were level lines with no taper. Then in the early 60’s a genius fly fisherman named Leon Martuch developed a way to simply taper the coating during the coating application There are specialized fly – and the parent of the modern fly line was born. It also signalled the birth of Scientific Anglers (later purchased by 3M, and most lines tapers and densities recently sold to Orvis), tailored for temperature, Since the 60’s, changes in fly line development have been primarily related to refinements of the porosity and composition of species, and designed those coatings. There have also been some evolutions in fly line taper designs as well as the fabric, strength, and stretch of the for an unlimited variety core, but most of the front page news in fly lines has involved the of freshwater, saltwater, stuff covering that core. There are now specialized lines designed for different weather and stillwater situations conditions, temperatures, humidity, fresh or salt water, applications, and nearly every situation imaginable. Manufacturers have learned to modify the density of the coatings to make them not only float better, but to also sink at predictably slower or faster rates. Some sinking lines actually incorporate multiple densities in graduated tapers to provide a uniform sink rate, and better connect the angler directly to the fly. Manufacturers have added texture to the fly line surface to better aid the line passage through the guides, and have developed space-age polymers which are added to those coatings and actually self-lubricate those fly lines so they’ll shoot through the guides slicker than snot. And no retail business in the world offers more choices than The Fly Shop®!
Nowhere else in our sport are the effects of modern technology as apparent. Tapers, coatings, floatation, the texture, color, and performance of modern fly lines continues to improve. Each and every generation of fly lines seem to float higher, cast further, last longer, shoot through the guides with less effort, and make fly fishing easier and more fun. These are the best lines made!
Amplitude Infinity & Mastery Infinity All-Purpose Tapers
These are the most versatile trout fishing fly lines in our line-up. The difference is in the textured finish, Both lines have floating texture on the line’s tip to keep it riding like a cork, and shooting texture on the (slightly long) weight forward section to reduce friction, add distance, and make it a lot easier to mend nymph rigs or toss streamers. SA added AST Plus slickness agent to smooth the passage through the guides and extend the line’s usable life. These are half a size heavy to compensate for today’s modern fast action fly rods.
Amplitude Infinity All-Purpose Floating Fly Line Mastery Infinity All-Purpose Floating Fly Line
#26705 WF3F #26707 WF5F #26709 WF7F #26706 WF4F #26708 WF6F #26710 WF8F • Bamboo/Buckskin/Camo • 90 feet $129.95
#28149 WF3F #28151 WF5F #28153 WF7F #28150 WF4F #28152 WF6F • Bamboo/Buckskin • 90 feet $79.95 Rio’s Elite Gold Floating Line
The addition of the brand new “SlickCast” finish on the Elite Gold fly lines has added an incredible new dimension of durability and distance to their freshwater fly lines. Now, more than ever, the Rio Gold lines can be counted on to toss a stable loop at close or long range, and pitch a fly to the horizon.
#27780 WF4F #27781 WF5F #27782 WF6F #27783 WF7F #27784 WF8F • Moss/Gray/Gold • 90 feet $129.99
With a bit more mass on the front end of the line’s taper, MPX tapers deliver the fly efficiently and effortlessly. All MPX lines are a half line weight heavy to help load fast action rods quickly. They have muscle and the finesse previously only available from lines with longer, less versatile taper profiles. MPX lines truly cover all the bases and rate at the top of the list of all ‘round fly lines.
Amplitude MPX Freshwater Floating Fly Line #21416 WF3F #21418 WF5F #21420 WF7F 21417 WF4F 21419 WF6F 21421 WF8F • Optic Green/Turtle Grass/Buckskin • 90 feet $129.95 Mastery MPX Freshwater Floating Fly Line
#19586 WF3F #19588 WF5F #19590 WF7F 19815 WF4F 19589 WF6F 19591 WF8F • Amber/Willow • 90 feet $79.95
Mastery Trout Double Taper & Mastery Trout Weight Forward Floating Lines
Mastery Trout Tapers feature Advanced Shooting Technology (AST) line coatings to help speed the line through the guides quietly and smoothly. Double taper fly lines are the choice of most small stream enthusiasts. They excel in making delicate short and medium range presentations with little or no commotion. Weight forward tapers generate more line speed and it’s easier to cast long distance with them.They’ll turn over larger dry flies and are a great choice for most situations.
Mastery Trout Double Taper Floating Fly Line #19602 DT2F #19604 DTF4F #19606 DT6F 19603 DT3F 19605 DT5F • Dark Willow • 90 feet $79.95 Mastery Trout Weight Forward Taper Floating Fly Line
#19814 WF3F #19816 WF5F 19817 WF6F 19815 WF4F • Color: Optic Green/Green • 90 feet $79.95
Amplitude Anadro Floating Fly Line & Mastery Anadro Floating Line
The Fly Shop® and Scientific Anglers teamed up to design this floating fly line for indicator nymph fishing. The results were better than we could have hoped for and the taper is now available in both the Amplitude and the Mastery series. Amplitude lines feature a microtexture finish that differs from the Mastery lines. Tossing large indicators and split shot is a lot easier with the long, 60´+ belly built into this taper, whether roll casting, mending, single-hand spey casting, or lining up a switch rod, there’s no better choice than one of the Anadro Floating fly lines.
Amplitude Anadro Floating Fly Line #22612 WF5F #22613 WF6F #22614 WF7F 22615 WF8F 22616 WF9F • Turtle Grass/Willow/Optic Green • 100 feet $129.95 Mastery Anadro Floating Fly Line
#19597 WF5F #19598 WF6F #19599 WF7F 19600 WF8F 19601 WF9F • Green/Yellow • 100 feet $79.95
Mastery Freshwater Titan Taper Floating Fly Line
The Titan fly lines are a great choice for tossing mice in Kamchatka, and big, topwater bass bugs at home. It’s our own go-to floating line for Peacock Bass with a popper, or when we’re using a long leader and a slightly subsurface streamer in freshwater. The short, heavy front taper turns over air-resistant patterns that a standard weight forward taper couldn’t possibly handle, and makes fishing with big dry flies a whole lot easier. Rio’s Elite Gold Perception Floating Line
The addition of the brand new “SlickCast” finish on the Elite Gold fly lines has added an incredible new dimension of durability and distance to their freshwater fly lines.
#27780 WF4F #27781 WF5F #27782 WF6F #27783 WF7F #27784 WF8F • Moss/Gray/Gold • 90 feet $129.99
Rio Elite Indicator Line
Designed to turnover a wide range of indicators and fly sizes for long casts, efficient mends, and big dead drifts. The first 30 ft. is roughly two AFFTA sizes heavy to make carrying and turnover of big indicators and heavy nymph rigs a breeze.
#29845 WF5F #29846 WF6F #29847 WF7F #29848 WF8F • White/Red/Grey • 90 feet $129.99
Cortland Camo Intermediate Fly Line
Super-stealthy, clear camo line that disappears in the water. Cortland’s solid monofilament core is fused to a clear polymer coating formulated to perform in a wide range of temperatures. The ultraslow sink rate (less than 2 inches per second) keeps the fly in the feeding zone longer than any other line. Our most popular stillwater line.
#3232 WF4I #3233 WF5I #3234 WF6I #3235 WF7I $64.95 #21850 WF8I #24541 WF9I #24542 WF10I
Amplitude Creek Trout Floating Line
Designed for casting in small creeks where your average weight forward line doesn’t make the cut. Short overall head length to match smaller waters with a longer front taper that ensures leader turnover at any distance. Easily handles small dries to larger terrestrial patterns often used on these types of waters.
#28160 WF2F #28161 WF3F #28162 WF4F #28163 WF5F 28164 WF6F • Moss/Leather/Willow • 90 feet $99.95
Mastery Bass Bug Taper
Built to turn over the big bugs, and toss them a mile. The taper of this line is similar to the Mastery Titan, but with a specialized warmweather coating built to withstand hot temperatures.
Saltwater, stillwater, jungle rivers, fast creeks and rivers, deep lakes, spooky fish, are only a few of the specialty situations that require lines with a tactical advantage. Other destinations might demand extreme distance casting, or require driving a bulky bass, redfish, tarpon, or snook fly into the wind. We’ve got those, (and more) bases covered.
Amplitude Smooth Grand Slam Line
The highest-performance smooth fly lines in the world. With up to five times less drag and eight times the durability of traditional lines, this will change the way you look at fly line performance. With a short, powerful head the Grand Slam cuts through wind and turns over crabs, shrimp, and tarpon toads with ease. Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon – All on one line.
#29825 7wt #29826 8wt #28815 9wt #28816 10wt #29827 11wt #28828 12wt • Pale Yellow/Sand/Horizon • 100 feet $99.95
Amplitude Redfish Warm and Cold Taper Floating Fly Line
Catching a tailing redfish might be the greatest thing in the world. Just make sure you have the right line for the job. Our Amplitude Smooth Redfish Cold line is designed with a short head for quick shots, which is exactly what you’ll need when you’re poling through a marsh in 10 inches of water on a brutally hot summer afternoon or on a freakishly chilly fall day.
Warm #21854 7wt #21855 8wt #21856 9wt Cold 21857 8wt 21858 9wt 21859 10wt $99.95
Amplitude Tropical Titan Line
The perfect line for big flies in hot places. The Titan taper (+2 line sizes heavy) which is all about delivering big flies with ease in conjunction with SA’s proven Tropi-Core materials for maximum performance on the flats or out in the bluewater. This line is exceptionally easy to cast and is perfectly paired on many of today’s faster and high performance saltwater fly rods.
#29994 7wt #29995 8wt #29708 9wt #29996 10wt 29997 11wt 29998 12wt • Black/Horizon/Dark Turtle Grass/Camo • 100 feet $129.95 Amplitude Bonefish Floating Taper
The newest generation of fly lines incorporates the identical tapers and all the features of the Mastery Series and adds both the revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive and a unique micro-texture to reduce friction. The stiff, tropical core insures accuracy and adds effortless distance.
#22676 WF7F #222677 WF8F #22678 WF9F • Black/Surf/Ivory • 100 feet $129.95
Amplitude Tarpon Floating Taper
A larger version of the Bonefish model, the Amplitude Tarpon Floating Taper has a short head for quick shots, AST Plus, and subtle microtexturing in the running section that combine to make this the best tarpon fly line on the market.
#22679 WF10F #22680 WF11F #22681 WF12F • Black/Sand/Ivory • 100 feet $129.95
Amplitude Infinity Saltwater Floating Taper
The most advanced saltwater line in our sport. Features AST Plus slickness additive for increased durability and smooth passage through the guides, while the longer head and a bit extra weight helps this line perform like a shooting head, even on the windiest of days.
#26716 WF7F #26717 WF8F #26718 WF9F 26719 W10F 26720 WF11F 26721 WF12F • Black/Sand/Horizon • 100 feet $129.95
These new subsurface fly lines are a huge departure from the graduated density fly lines of years past. They incorporate a smooth, seamless transition between the multiple floating, sinking tip, or different sinking rate sections and eliminate the “hinge effect” that made previous multi-density lines so difficult to cast. The final result in all the Sonar fly lines is a constant, straight connection to the subsurface flies as they drop, and as they swing in the water column. Sonar lines are the latest generation of sinking line technology. They provide a direct connection to the fly, keeping the angler in control of every second it’s in the water. They definitely improve the ability to feel the strike sooner and set the hook earlier! • Both ends are looped for easy rigging • Super-strong, braided multifilament core • Ideal for both cold and warm water climates • Predictable sink rates
These long, high-density sinking tips are backed with a high floating belly and a narrow diameter running line. The configuration adds distance every cast, makes the line easy to mend and control in the water column, and helps to visually detect strikes. Most important, the 25´ sinking tip gets the fly down and into the feeding lane quickly. They’re super-productive in large streams and rivers for steelhead, salmon, and trout. and often the answer in slow and deep stillwater and structure fishing for any species. It’s the best 2nd line you’ll ever own for a bunch of different freshwater situations. $99.95 Sonar Seamless Stillwater Dual-Density & Intermediate Camo Sinking Lines
Sonar Stillwater Sinking lines provide straight line connections to subsurface flies, and these sinking fly lines seamlessly combine two different density sections of fly line. • Ideal for lakes, ponds, and stillwater • Super-strong, braided multifilament core
Intermediate Clear Camo Seamless Density Sink 1 and Sink 3
#26711 WF4SI #26712 WF5SI #26545 WF4S1/3 #26546 WF5S1/3 26713 WF6SI 26314 WF7SI 26547 WF6S1/3 26548 WF7S1/3 26315 WF8SI $99.95 $99.95
Perfect for bank bashing streamers or swinging a rabbit streamer in Alaska, the Sonar Titan Sink Tip is the ultimate streamer fishing fly line. Built on SA’s Titan taper profile which is compensated to handle the largest of coneheads or lead eyes you want to fish. Sink tip sections are available in two densities (Type 3 & Type 5 sinking rates). Tip lengths are designed to match rod individual weights from 8´to14´ They’re great for both wade fishing or casting out of a boat. Streamer fishing has never been so easy!
Seamless Density Sink 3 and Sink 5 Seamless Density Sink 5 and Sink 7 #26550 WF5S3/5 #26551 WF6S3/5 #26554 WF6S5/7 #26555 WF7S5/7 26552 WF7S3/5 $99.95 26556 WF8S5/7 $99.95
Sonar 25-foot Sinking Tip Fly Lines
Product Line Rods Tip Body Running Sink Rate Color Code Weight Weight Length Length Line
$99.95
These sinking fly lines combine three different density sections of fly line and connect anglers to the fly in a straight line at any depth. Triple Density lines begin with a small diameter section of sinking running line which graduates in density (but not diameter) until it connects with the very fast sinking belly and the even faster sinking tip section creating a smooth transfer of energy. It eliminates hinging, transfers power evenly, and the end result is powerful heads that turns over big flies and add distance.
#19607 150 Grains 6, 7 25´ 29´ 51´ 4˝ per sec. Moss 19608 200 Grains 7, 8 25´ 29´ 51´ 5˝ per sec. Moss 19609 250 Grains 7, 8, 9 25´ 29´ 51´ 5.5˝ per sec. Moss 19610 300 Grains 8, 9 25´ 29´ 51´ 6˝ per sec. Moss 19611 350 Grains 8, 9, 10 25´ 29´ 51´ 6.5˝ per sec. Moss
Sonar 8, 10, 12, & 14-foot Sinking Tip Fly Lines
Code Rod Type 3 Sink Rate Tip Length Code Rod Type 6 Sink Rate Tip Length
Intermediate-Type 3-Type 5 Density Sinking Line #19622 WF6S #19623 WF7S #19624 WF8 #19625 WF9S #19626 WF10S Fast Sinking Type 3-Type 5-Type 7 Density Sinking Line
#24439 5 wt. 2.5˝ to 3.5˝/sec 8´ #24443 5 wt. 5.5˝ to 6.5˝/sec 8´ 24440 6 wt. 2.5˝ to 3.5˝/sec 10´ 24444 6 wt. 5.5˝ to 6.5˝/sec 10´ 24441 7 wt. 2.5˝ to 3.5˝/sec 12´ 24445 7 wt. 5.5˝ to 6.5˝/sec 12´ 24442 8 wt. 2.5˝ to 3.5˝/sec 14´ 24446 8 wt. 5.5˝ to 6.5˝/sec 14´
Specialty fly lines for the tropics
Mastery Titan Jungle Floating Line
Our Jungle Titan is the perfect line for the tropics! It has an extremely hard, durable coating and features a stiff, 50 lb. multifilament core that is strong enough to set the hook deep in the monster’s mouth, put the brakes on a fish headed for cover, and not coil or tangle on the deck. The narrow running line meets a powerful, 34´ head with an aggressive front taper that packs enough power to load a very fast action rod quickly and make the type of repetitive casts common to tropical angling much easier. The Jungle Taper will turn over stiff leaders and deliver your fly to the fish with as few false casts as possible.
• Ultra-strong, non-coiling, near-unbreakable, braided 50# multifilament core • Durable, hard, non-gummy finish just right for tropical climates • Conch Tan/Horizon Tip • 90´ length #20609 8WT #20610 9WT #20611 10WT $79.95
Mastery Jungle Custom-Cut Super Sinking Line
This line has no equal when it comes to dredging deep, fast, jungle rivers. The Custom-Cut head marries a 35´ long, T-14 head to a stiff, strong running line and can be trimmed to a length that will perfectly balance any rod from an 8 to 11 weight. With it, you’ll be able to get to the bottom quicker than with any other freshwater fly line on the market and put your fly in front of the Payara, Dorado, Peacock Bass or the Costa Rica tarpon often found in extremely fast water or far below the surface
#20605 Blue/Black Welded loop connects easily to backing $99.95
Jungle Floating Line with Clear Intermediate Sink Tip
Every feature of the floating Mastery Jungle Titan Taper was incorporated into the design of the Titan Clear Tip before 15´ of clear, intermediate sinking tip was added. The tapered, looped, clear tip is ideal for stealthy presentations and the 50# core will put the brakes on a trophy Temensis. Veteran Peacock Bass anglers find this to be their first choice and often the only fly line they’ll need for the tropics. It is, unquestionably, the most essential fly line developed for Brazil and Bolivia
• Short, l head and front taper loads quickly, turn over stiff leaders and deliver big flies • Mastery Texturing for repetitive casts • Durable, non-gummy tropical climate coating • A stiff, strong, 50 lb. multifilament core won’t break off, coil or tangle • 105´ Total length #20606 8WT #20607 9WT #20608 10WT $99.95 Scientific Anglers Line Dressing & Cleaning Pads
Specifically designed for their AST and AST+ lines, but works with all brands. Two sided, rough side to scrub line, and softer sponge side to apply line dressing. SA’s formula restores fly line performance. Highly recommended for all saltwater, jungle, and stillwater fly fishermen!
#1524 Dressing with 2 pads $9.95 28132 Cleaning Pads (2) 8.95 OmniSpool SwitchBox System
These clear, hard plastic boxes make it easy to change, clean, and store fly lines. OmniSpools lock together for storage and the linewinder system offers optional line cleaning pads.
#18926 Omni Kit $30 (Includes Linecare box, SwitchBox, Crank) 18927 Omni SwitchBox/Spool $16 17385 Omni Crank Handle 6 17384 Linecare Box 9
Absolute Flat Mono Shooting Line
Rectangular mono reduces surface area and cuts through water better than coated running lines. Use 25 lb. or 35 lb. for single-hand and trout spey. 42 lb. and 50 lb. are best for standard spey outfits.
#26698 25 lb. #26699 35 lb. $14.95 26700 42 lb. 26701 50 lb.
Hatch “Pure” 8-braid Poly Backing
Better than gel-spun backing, with a diameter of only .014˝ (20 lb. dacron is .018) it is the equivalent of 68-pound test, but feels like dacron. It won’t cut into itself, or the rod guides.
#16164 100m spool $31 16165 200m spool 56 16166 400m spool 105 Sunset Amnesia
Amnesia shooting line stretches to instantly lose all memory and reduce tangling and is a great butt section!
200´spools 15 lb. 20 lb. 25 lb. 30 lb. Fl. Green #4261 #1974 #1975 #1976 Fl. Red 4263 1977 1978 1979 $6.95 Spool
Scientific Anglers Dacron Backing
The best backing that money can buy. It actually gets stronger when wet, and it will not rot or mildew.
20# Test 100 Yard 250 Yard Orange #8253 #8254 White 8249 8250 Yellow 20290 20292 30# Test 100 Yard 250 Yard Orange #8255 #8256 White 8251 8252 Yellow 20291 20293 $8.95 $20.95
Rio Braided Loops
Just slide on the line and apply Zap-a-Gap for a quick, permanent connection loop.
#6025 Lines 3 to 6 4/package 6050 Lines 7 to 12 4/package 6051 Spey Lines 4/package $5.99
Glide Fly Line Dressing
Dries as a hard, slick finish that helps both floating and sinking fly lines smoothly through guides, adding distance to every cast. Umpqua Line Dressing Applicator
Fitted with felt pads, this box snaps over the line, and is ideal for a quick and easy application of your favorite line dressing! Perfect for Glide.
#1519 $6.95
Russ Peak's Fly Line Dressing
Pharmaceutical grade silicone will not disturb the integrity of high-tech fly lines, won’t freeze in cold weather, and is perfect for slime (mono) lines.
The Fly Shop’s Economy Polarized Sunglasses
Quality polarized sunglasses are one more example of our commitment to bringing great fly fishing products at equally great prices. Performance meets comfort, style and economy in our distortion-free, polarized sunglasses. TFS Polarized “Cruiser”
Handsome, durable, light, black frames that block light and reduce eye strain. Amber colored lens is great in most situations. This is our most popular sunglass!
#21686 Amber lens $19.99 TFS Polarized “Marsh”
Straight and narrow temples feature rubberized inserts to keep them in place. Rubberized nose pads and large coverage lenses round out this great sunglass.
#24588 Brown lens $24.99 24589 Brown/Green lens $29.99 TFS Polarized “Striper” Sunglasses
Matte brown frame for added protection from harmful direct light or reflections.The brown lens is a top choice for harsh sun and bright, midday conditions.
#19212 Brown lens $19.99
The Fly Shop’s Standard Chums
Soft, comfortable way to keep glasses in place! Assorted colors, branded with our logo.
#1453 $8.95
Premium Polarized Sunglasses
Our selection of Smith and Costa glasses exceed the needs of our most demanding customers. Our options include the most advanced eyewear technologies and frames with wide temples that provide for superior light protection. Premium polarized sunglasses are engineered for demanding conditions, allow you to spot your target and stay on the water longer with less eye strain and all day comfort. Visit our website for our full selection of sunglasses:
https://catalog.theflyshop.com/sunglasses/ The Fly Shop’s Spudz
The most convenient lens cloth you’ll ever use! Spudz employs a microfiber cleaning cloth that will not scratch your sensitive lenses. Simply tuck the cloth back into the attached pouch until you need it again.
#14472 $6.95 Slip-Fit Chums
Adjustable, lightweight, reliable.
#2571 $8.95
Flip Focal
Put your flies and tippet back in focus with these time-tested, angling magnifiers. They tie-tack onto any hat brim and fold up out of the way. Simply move the object to bring it into perfect focus.
• Simple magnification • Lightweight, 2.5 power lens • Tacks on any hat brim #4451 $16.95
Man Cave Art
Each piece of Cody Richardson’s angling art is unique, and the perfect way to express your own angling fervor, commemorate a triumph, celebrate the trip of a lifetime, or as a gift. All of Cody’s work is colorful, large, and distinctive. His collection includes more than two dozen fish species. Each is personalized by license plate origin - trout silhouettes from Alaska, Colorado, Montana, and elsewhere. The tarpon, permit, and bonefish can be selected with plates from Florida, Cuba, Bahamas, Mexico, or Belize. You get the idea.
Trout Steelhead Salmon Bonefish Tarpon Permit Largemouth Bass Snook Redfish Striped Bass
Prices range from $300 to $2,000 depending on the size and complexity of the artwork. Unless the license origin request is extraordinary, only a short (30 days) wait for delivery. There is a $25 shipping charge per piece.
Visit our website for all options! Trout
35˝ X 21˝ Montana, Idaho, Utah $300-$900 Redfish
42˝X 22˝ Louisiana, Florida, Texas, $400-$700
Bonefish
43˝ X 17˝ Mexico, Cuba, Belize $450-$700
Steelhead
42˝ X 17.5˝ B.C., Russia, Oregon, Michigan, Washington $400-$800 Tarpon
48˝ X 20˝ Florida, Cuba, Mexico, Belize $450-$1,800
extra tip included
Built for experts. Priced for beginners!
The Fly Shop’s S2H2O Spey Rods
Our S2H2O Spey Rods raised eyebrows and have gotten endorsements from an army of double-handed experts, and been battle-tested from Kamchatka to Canada to Alaska and Tierra del Fuego. These are high-performance rods and, when paired with Skagit and Scandi lines, have energy to spare without sacrificing sensitivity. You can delicately cast loops off of the tip or use more rod to really create some power and drive the line across the river. They’ll handle heavier flies and tips when needed, and fight stiff winds with ease. These rods are capable of generating line speed with very little effort making for tight, fast-traveling, efficient loops. s Practical non-glare finish s Superb components, tailored to each model s Cordura-covered spey rod tube s Dynamic, powerful, progressive actions s An extra tip, at no extra charge s Handsome, quality, multi-colored cork s All our H2O fly rods are backed by The Fly Shop® warranty s The best performing spey rods in the sport at this price!
Model Line Length Pcs. Recommended Price 6126-4 6 12´6˝ 4 Light steelhead, heavy trout $465 7130-4 7 13´0˝ 4 Universal steelhead, sea trout 8136-4 8 13´6˝ 4 Big river steelheead, sea trout
These rods are a swell choice for the beginner to learn with, but they’re built for experts who have dialed in their casting stroke. And don’t cost a bundle!
