We think you will find the Sage Z-Axis Fly Rod is the lightest, longest-casting, most accurate fast action fly rod you have ever tried. Sage went back to the drawing board to create these incredible new Z-Axis Series Fast Action Rods. By improving the entire rod building process, Sage has created a rod that is significantly lighter, stronger and easier to cast for anglers of all skill levels. Through the miracle of Sage Generation 5 (G5) Technology, the Z-Axis has been able to reach previously unattainable levels of line feel, response and performance. These rods are a better fit to the modern casting style, with tip strength and balanced power to easily punch flies into the wind. We went back to the drawing board to create the incredible new Z-Axis Series Fast Action Rods. By improving the entire rod-building process, we created a rod that's significantly lighter, stronger and easier to cast for anglers of all skill levels. The Z-Axis offers an entirely new level of fishability with unprecedented line feel, response and performance. ....read more

4500CF Series reels share the same frame structure as the 4500, but are even lighter and more durable, thanks to Sage's amazing new carbon fiber spools. 4500CF reels also feature a distinctive finish, aluminum, o-ring handle and a significantly lower price their metal spooled counterparts. Another great feature, 4500 and 4500CF spools are interchangeable and also fit the original, award winning 2500 Series reels. ....read more

Years ago, Waterworks Lamson Velocity Hard Alox Fly ReelsLamson« was the first high-quality, fully machined reel at a great value. We are proud to introduce the Lamson Velocity Hard Alox,? extending this tradition by incorporating leading-edge technology into a fully-machined reel that retails around $200. The Velocity is a large-arbor workhorse with a conventional frame. For 2007, porting on the spool has been changed to increase ventilation and reduce weight. Equipped with a fully machined one-piece spool and our sealed conical drag, Velocity Hard Alox extends the Lamson tradition of value to a reel which represents a winning combination of leading edge technology and maintenance-free performance at a modest price. Sizes & Fly Line Wieghts: 1: 1-3, 1.5: 4-5, 2: 5-6, 3: 7-8, 3.5: 8-9, 4: 10-11. ....read more

Strength from the high-grade aluminum and durability from the anodising process. We offer three different sizes - the Flyweight, the Featherweight and the LRH Lightweight. Easy-to-change spools, available in two to six weight options, simply the classic reel on small streams worldwide. ....read more

9', 4-piece, 5⅞ oz. Tip-Flex fly rod for 12-wt. line. The new Hydros 912-4 Tip Flex 9.5 is the latest in Orvis tarpon rods and is a tarpon angler's dream come true. Built with award-winning, lightweight technology, this 12-weight delivers the power necessary to handle a 200-pound tarpon, but at a price that will have you considering owning two. The result is tarpon hunting perfection that powers a big tarpon fly with deadly accuracy and has the butt strength to set the hook and put pressure on the fish to land it quickly. All this and at the end of the day you're not exhausted from swinging a stiff, heavy rod. This is the ultimate tarpon weapon built with the thermoplastic technology that sets Hydros apart from every other mid-price rod series in the industry. ....read more

Your buddy pulls on the oars to line up for the drop and you make a rapid fire cast into a small eddy as the boat spills through the narrow drop. You high stick over the froth to get a few precious seconds of dead drift on your dry fly. That's all it takes to bring the big brown to the surface. Now you've got to land him and there's no back rowing to slow you down. With knees jammed in the lean bar, the boat bucks through the rapid, while you put the heat on and reach for the long handled net. S4 rods handle the big tough stuff. High line speed, tight loops and power. Bring it on. Why Multi-Directional Layups? We use three different high performance carbon fibers in S4 rods and each is laid up at a different angle. This means your S4 rods track true for greater accuracy, and smoothly transfer power from your cast to the line. ....read more

With the same physical dimensions as its predecessor, the frame and spool of the Force SL (Super-Light) carryon with echoes of the iconic LT styling, but have evolved into a combination of subtle space-frame and complex CNC carved cross sections that make the SL more ridged, more rugged, yet as the name implies, even lighter. The Vanquish style integrated foot/frame raises the center of mass making casting smoother and contributes to botlh a reduction in weight and greater rigidity. The high-grip drag knob makes fine-tuning the world's smoothest drag system even easier. ....read more

Center pin float reels are the ultimate weapons for float fishing. They allow for the smoothest and most controlled float presentation possible. The sleek ergonomic design of the MATRIX float reel offers incredible value. Blending great performance with cutting edge design. ....read more

The Waterworks ULA P-Series reels are, to our knowledge, the lightest machined reels in the world today. To achieve this weight savings, the ULA uses an arm-style body and open spool design. In order to maintain structural rigidity, each surface of the ULA is curved. This subtly complex shape is extremely demanding to machine, but results in a strong, light and beautiful high-performance reel. ....read more

New for 2010 is the Evolution LT; an updated version of the original Evolution series; unquestionably one of the finest fly reels ever produced. This large arbor fly reel is a machining masterpiece and the lightest in its class. The Evolution LT is fitted with an aluminum spool cap, aluminum drag knob and aluminum escapement cover. Our customers have been asking for more metal in their fly reel and that is exactly what you are going to get! To keep the weight in check with these improvements, we have also added ventilation to the spool and the frame, allowing for the addition of metal components with no measurable weight increase. This series is designed for those anglers who appreciate both art and function. The cosmetic innovation and precision workmanship of the Evolution LT series is only surpassed by its drag system which is precise and sensitive - capable of protecting the lightest tippets even when battling world-class fish. To guarantee the level of dependability consumers have come to expect from all Ross products, the Evolution LT series has been designed with a triple redundancy drag system, providing three backup systems to ensure dependability under the most demanding conditions. ....read more