DRY FLY SETUP
Hatches. We plan our lives around them—vacations, workdays, weddings, birthdays, probably even some births. Though trout fishing is a multi-faceted pursuit—and thank goodness for that—it’s hard to deny the allure of the head-dorsal-tail rise of a brown trout feeding in a way that deserves its own entry under “finicky” in the dictionary. Sometimes it’s easy, more often it’s hard, but no matter what, putting the pieces together for that perfect dry fly eat is invariably satisfying. Finding the right tool to match both conditions and casting style will vastly improve your dry fly experience. Dive in and explore gear perfected to the dry fly game, and find the right tool for you.
TROUT LL
The moderate action of TROUT LL gives anglers the utmost in sensitivity and facilitates a slower overall approach to the dry fly game. The relatively supple tip maximizes light tippet protection and gives way to a smooth easy-loading mid-section that increases feel and feedback throughout the casting stroke. This rod will excel at short-moderate length presentations.
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Suited to the more traditional angler with a slower casting stroke and more soulful approach to dry fly fishing. Presentations are often at short to moderate distances.
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Moderate line speeds and more open loop-shapes facilitate a lighter and more delicate presentation.
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Short-moderate length presentations, average leader lengths, single-dry rigs.
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R8 CORE
The fast action of R8 CORE provides capability to stay tight to the line and in control of the presentation, while high line speeds drive a tight loop that assists in laser accuracy in technical dry fly situations. With the ability to handle dry fly lines with long heads - increasing loop control when carrying long lengths - this makes for precise casts to rising fish at range.
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Suited to the modern angler with a faster and more technical approach to dry fly fishing looking for a rod with maximum accuracy at a variety of distances.
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High line speeds provide tight-loops and the ability to carry longer lengths of line - offering supreme accuracy and the quickest in fly-to-fish delivery.
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Longer presentations, longer leaders, quick shots, double-dry rigs.
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