Favorite Series Fishing rods

Put your fly fishing skills to the test with the Metolius.
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Well suited for wet or dry fly action, the Metolius rod embodies the experience of fly fishing at its best.

The Metolius rod provides a balance between power and accuracy. This classic medium-fast taper is well-designed and does not easily overload. The Metolius rod is superb for larger waters.

Discover the pleasure of the Santiam for your self and see why it is our most popular model.

It is easy loading, precise casting, and enjoyable to fish. The Santiams crisp and responsive action makes it a versatile fly fishing tool.

The Santiam rod fishes with a confident relaxed action inherent in fine bamboo rods. Its progressive medium action loads as demand is place on it. This action works well both for in-close situations and moderate distance.

Rods in the Series. The Favorite Series rods have one tip and are available in two models:

The genuine Tonkin bamboo blanks are fitted with a nickel-plated cap and sliding ring reel seat, redwood burl insert, and Reverse Half Wells cork grip. The guides are wrapped in burnt red windings tipped in black.

We designed this series to provide an accessible bamboo rod to all interested fly anglers. If youve ever wanted to fish bamboo, but were stymied by the the high cost of bamboo or concerned about the quality of a used rod, this is your opportunity to be gently introduced to bamboo.

Discover the allure of bamboo with the Favorite Series rods.