Fly Fishing Rods


Fly fishing can bring great joys and excitement to a sportsman at any level of experience. However, when it comes to outdoor endeavors it always pays to invest in quality equipment. Fly fishing rods which lack craftsmanship and quality can ruin even the best planned trip to the river with one quick ‘snap’.

In the past, fly rods were often made of bamboo or some other flexible wood. Now, the modern sportsman will generally choose between either a fiberglass or graphite rod, as they are vastly more durable and elastic than their wood precursors. These modern materials don’t break, rot, or get waterlogged- and are much more efficient in general.

Fiberglass is generally cheaper, though it weathers wear and tear a bit better than graphite. Graphite is more often used by experts and professionals, as it lends more accuracy to the sportsman’s cast, and is typically lighter than other fly fishing rods.

The rods also come in different levels of flexibility, or ‘actions’ as they are called by outdoor enthusiasts. The stiffer the rod the ‘faster’ the action and the less give they allow. Fast action rods make accuracy quite difficult for novices due to their thickness. Their real advantage lies in the size of the fish they can easily land.

Fly Fishing Rod (LW.5/6, Length:9ft, 4 section)
Fly Fishing Rod (LW.5/6, Length:9ft, 4 section)
$43.19
Time Remaining: 24d 15h 15m
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Sage RPLX 9 ft. 3-piece 8 Weight Fly Rod
Sage RPLX 9 ft. 3-piece 8 Weight Fly Rod
$159.00
Time Remaining: 6d 16h 21m
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FLY ROD APPALACHIAN 4 PC Size 5-6 wt 9ft IM-10 Graphite, Fighting Butt
FLY ROD APPALACHIAN 4 PC Size 5-6 wt 9ft IM-10 Graphite, Fighting Butt
$68.00
Time Remaining: 23d 21h 28m
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St. Croix Avid AF703 Fly Rod 3WT 7' Fishing w/ Case - New
St. Croix Avid AF703 Fly Rod 3WT 7' Fishing w/ Case - New
$134.99
Time Remaining: 28d 18h 11m
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Used Winston BIIt 8 1/2' 5 wt 4 pc graphite fly rod
Used Winston BIIt 8 1/2' 5 wt 4 pc graphite fly rod
$102.50 (3 Bids)
Time Remaining: 3d 16h 49m
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Davis Saltwater Fly Rod 1 Handle 7 - 9 Wt  9 Ft Length
Davis Saltwater Fly Rod 1 Handle 7 - 9 Wt 9 Ft Length
$84.95
Time Remaining: 1d 6h 58m
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Davis Saltwater Fly Rod 1 Handle 9-10  Wt 9 Ft Long
Davis Saltwater Fly Rod 1 Handle 9-10 Wt 9 Ft Long
$84.95
Time Remaining: 2d 23h 16m
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8' 6
8' 6" 4/5 Weight 4 Piece Superfly Performance Fly Fishing Rod Canada Trout
$29.99
Time Remaining: 1d 22h 7m
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Vintage Orvis 2 pc 7.5 ft Fly Flishing Rod / EXC!!! Comes with Sock & Metal Case
Vintage Orvis 2 pc 7.5 ft Fly Flishing Rod / EXC!!! Comes with Sock & Metal Case
$95.00
Time Remaining: 4d 15h 57m
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Davis Saltwater Fly Rod 2 Handle 9-10 Wt 9Ft Length
Davis Saltwater Fly Rod 2 Handle 9-10 Wt 9Ft Length
$89.95
Time Remaining: 11h 10m
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Used Winston BIIx 9' 8wt 4pc graphite fly rod
Used Winston BIIx 9' 8wt 4pc graphite fly rod
$9.95 (1 Bid)
Time Remaining: 3d 16h 49m
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Davis Saltwater Fly Rod 2 Handle 12-13 Wt 12 Ft. Length
Davis Saltwater Fly Rod 2 Handle 12-13 Wt 12 Ft. Length
$109.95
Time Remaining: 2d 13h 14m
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Eagle Claw 6'6
Eagle Claw 6'6" 4/5 Weight Fly Rod and Case
$50.00
Time Remaining: 6d 11h
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BAMBOO FLY ROD -- 7' 9
BAMBOO FLY ROD -- 7' 9" -- 2/3 -- 5-6WT. -- NEW
$202.50 (13 Bids)
Time Remaining: 6d 22h
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Jawbreaker Custom fly rod and reel combo, 6'6
Jawbreaker Custom fly rod and reel combo, 6'6",2 wt, 2 piece, NICE!!
$119.99
Time Remaining: 26d 12h 22m
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Redington NEW Crosswater Fly Fishing Rod 990-2 ROD 2 pc 9wt 9'0'' ft
Redington NEW Crosswater Fly Fishing Rod 990-2 ROD 2 pc 9wt 9'0'' ft
$69.95
Time Remaining: 6d 22h 40m
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SAGE SPL 181-3 1wt Fly Rod
SAGE SPL 181-3 1wt Fly Rod
$0.01 (1 Bid)
Time Remaining: 9d 18h 14m
Buy It Now for only: $300.00

Crystal River CH-675 8' 2 Piece Cahill Fly Rod #5/6 Fishing Fly Rod
Crystal River CH-675 8' 2 Piece Cahill Fly Rod #5/6 Fishing Fly Rod
$40.98
Time Remaining: 27d 12h 12m
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Bamboo Fly Rod South Bend - 2 Piece, 7foot, 2tips ready to fish
Bamboo Fly Rod South Bend - 2 Piece, 7foot, 2tips ready to fish
$175.00
Time Remaining: 29d 21h 58m
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7 1/2' Handcrafted Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod
7 1/2' Handcrafted Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod
$99.00
Time Remaining: 5d 2h 37m
Buy It Now for only: $150.00

St. Croix Rio Santo 7'6
St. Croix Rio Santo 7'6" 5 Weight, 2 pc. Fly Rod, NEW!
$100.00
Time Remaining: 24d 17h 29m
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NEW REDINGTON PURSUIT 990-4 9' #9 WEIGHT 4 PIECE FRESHWATER FLY ROD +REEL OUTFIT
NEW REDINGTON PURSUIT 990-4 9' #9 WEIGHT 4 PIECE FRESHWATER FLY ROD +REEL OUTFIT
$179.95
Time Remaining: 26d 23h 35m
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New Custom Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 6
New Custom Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 6" 5wt. 3pc , 2 tip w/ Aluminum Tube & Rod Sock
$0.01
Time Remaining: 6d 21h 10m
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NEW REDINGTON PURSUIT 590-4 9' FT #5 WEIGHT 4 PIECE FLY ROD +REEL OUTFIT W/ CASE
NEW REDINGTON PURSUIT 590-4 9' FT #5 WEIGHT 4 PIECE FLY ROD +REEL OUTFIT W/ CASE
$179.95
Time Remaining: 27d 15h 35m
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Davis Saltwater Fly Rod 2 Handle 10-13 Wt 9 Ft Length
Davis Saltwater Fly Rod 2 Handle 10-13 Wt 9 Ft Length
$99.95
Time Remaining: 21h 54m
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Eagle Claw Featherlight Fly Rod 2Pc 7' 5/6 Wt FL300-7
Eagle Claw Featherlight Fly Rod 2Pc 7' 5/6 Wt FL300-7
$34.99
Time Remaining: 1d 16h 23m
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Used Winston BIIx 11' 7wt 4 piece graphite fly rod
Used Winston BIIx 11' 7wt 4 piece graphite fly rod
$142.50 (8 Bids)
Time Remaining: 3d 16h 50m
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Travel Fly Fishing Rod Redington Wayfarer WFR908/5 9' (8 Wt.)  5-Piece in Tube
Travel Fly Fishing Rod Redington Wayfarer WFR908/5 9' (8 Wt.) 5-Piece in Tube
$134.99
Time Remaining: 6d 22h 17m
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ECHO Carbon  586-4  8' 6
ECHO Carbon 586-4 8' 6" 5 wt. Fly Rod closeout
$110.00
Time Remaining: 22d 16h 55m
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 NEW 2013 G LOOMIS NRX 9 FOOT , 11 WEIGHT , 4 PIECE , GREEN , FLY ROD
NEW 2013 G LOOMIS NRX 9 FOOT , 11 WEIGHT , 4 PIECE , GREEN , FLY ROD
$315.00 (1 Bid)
Time Remaining: 2d 21h 28m
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NAUTIC 2PC IM-7 GRAPHITE FLY ROD Size 5/6 wt 9 ft, Medium-action with LINE
NAUTIC 2PC IM-7 GRAPHITE FLY ROD Size 5/6 wt 9 ft, Medium-action with LINE
$58.00
Time Remaining: 10d 23h 30m
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Crystal River CH-685 8'6
Crystal River CH-685 8'6" 2 Piece Cahill Fly Rod #6/7 Fishing Fly Rod
$38.31
Time Remaining: 27d 12h 12m
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Used Sage 890-4 Z Axis 9' 8 wt 4 pc graphite fly rod
Used Sage 890-4 Z Axis 9' 8 wt 4 pc graphite fly rod
$202.50 (5 Bids)
Time Remaining: 3d 16h 49m
Buy It Now for only: $475.00

 EAGLE CLAW Water Eagle 8'-6
EAGLE CLAW Water Eagle 8'-6" Fly Rod NEW! #WE30086 Parabolic Fly Rod
$21.10
Time Remaining: 27d 12h 48m
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Stafford Custom 9Ft Fly Rod 6 7 wt w/case
Stafford Custom 9Ft Fly Rod 6 7 wt w/case
$54.99
Time Remaining: 1d 21h 9m
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***NEW***R.L. Winston Rod Co.**Boron-IIIx**5-Piece**9-Feet**6-Weight**Fly Rod***
***NEW***R.L. Winston Rod Co.**Boron-IIIx**5-Piece**9-Feet**6-Weight**Fly Rod***
$350.00
Time Remaining: 4d 13h 47m
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However, most beginners would do well to start with a fairly slow action rod. These offer the most flexibility, and cast easily and accurately. They are recommended for casual fishermen only, as they do not handle larger fish very well due to their thinness and give.

Fly fishing rods also come in different lengths usually ranging somewhere between five and nine feet. Shorter rods are typically used for tight quarters, where brush and overhanging limbs make casting widely inadvisable. The longest rods are only recommended for places where obstacles are not a concern.

Cabela’s outfitters offer some of the best rods available. However, there are plenty of department stores to choose from, many of which are specifically geared towards providing sportsmen with quality hunting and fishing equipment. Wherever you decide to make your final purchase, make sure your material, action, and length match your level of skill and environment.

Make sure to check online as well, as some of the best deals on fly fishing rods are available on the internet. Check the internet auction house eBay for one of the largest selections available in one place. The site also offers a convenient buying guide which explains the different rods in detail.

Finding the right equipment can be fun, but it’s nothing compared to the fun you’ll have once you and your new rod actually make it out into the river and pull in that two pound speckled trout right in time for supper.