It's not going to be the most versatile fly rod in your quiver, but it's well worth having.

From Issue One of the Gear Patrol Magazine. Free shipping for new subscribers.. For all practical purposes, a five-weight, nine-foot rod is the industry standard freshwater fly-fishing ensemble. Its ...

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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Three years ago, in the name of research (and fun), a crew of Field & Stream editors ...