$599.00

 NEW ZEALAND HI END FLY FISHING COMBO

9'0".LW6/7, 4sec with a spare tip
Fully Loaded Fly Reel,
Rod & Fly's Revolutionary fly lines are designed for Australia and New Zealand conditions
Backing Line,Leaders
100 Flies GUIDES  BEST NEW ZEALAND PATTERNS in a slit foam fly box

Rod & Fly Tasmania's tuition and Guiding service Introduces its Fly Rod range that delivers new levels of performance. Developed by us with other Guides in the UK,designed by professional fly fishing instructors and fly rod engineers with more than 14 years rod building experience, and 100's of collective years of fly fishing.
Manufactured from the latest super-graphite integration of extra high module T-46 carbon IM10 grade, which allows smaller diameter blanks with a superb progressive Fast action. The blend of high modulus graphite fibres creates a perfectly balanced lightweight blank that is more sensitive than anything available on the market today. Lightweight with a delightful crisp, fast action, these rods make distance casting easy, whilst maintaining tremendous 'fish ability' throughout a wide range of fly line densities. Utilising only the best components and materials has produced a rod range that will appeal to the most demanding .
When you’re out dawn till dusk You'll need a rod that will punch a sinking line or saltwater fly far out into the wind and Later it must present a buzzer, emerger or dry fly with feel and delicacy. You're looking for lightness without frailty, power with sensitivity.
The construction of high-modulus carbon fibre, the advanced performance taper, the ultra-slim blanks and the lightning tip recover combine to give you distance, accuracy, improved presentation and instant feel.

 ALL rod features a Black matt no glare, scare, matt finish, with no rod flash while casting, and less chance of spooking fish An essential feature when fishing spooky fishAll rods come witha spare tip in a tough cordura covered case complete with rugged zip closure and handy carry strap.
 
 
Test drive our rods anywhere, anytime with our 7-day money back guaranty trial program that lets you try the rods at home or on the water!
 
Don't let the price fool you, they out perform and compare with rods costing 40 to 50% more!
 
ORIGINAL OWNER LIFETIME WARRANTY  free from defects in materials or workmanship to the original owner only. We carefully inspect all rods prior to shipment; however, should you detect any defect in either material or workmanshipSimply return any damaged rod with the cost to cover their shipping & handling, and we will repair or replace it by return.

Rod & Fly 6 weight rod
Chris Roberts evaluates an affordable 6 weight.

Although I have close to 25 years fly fishing behind me, I still regard myself as an ‘intermediate’ angler. The majority of my fishing is for trout in lakes and rivers in Tasmania, with the odd bit of light saltwater fishing thrown in. Indeed my current rod is a 6-weight, which I prefer over lighter rods in order to cope with Tassie’s windy conditions.

I have two main requirements of a fly rod. First, it must be able to cast accurately with good presentation and control; and second, be able to shoot line at long or short distances with minimal false casting. The Rod & Fly 4-piece 6-weight came up trumps on both counts, a little to my surprise. I was able to cast close to the entire WF line with a single false cast, a match for my current yet far more expensive whipping stick. In addition, its ability to shoot into tight corners when searching with a small wet, and to present the fly quickly and lightly on the water in difficult blustery conditions proved it a rod worthy of serious consideration.

The big advantage of this rod is its value for money. At $250 it is able to compete favourably against rods twice or even three times its retail value, thanks to Rod & Fly’s position as a local brand that mainly retails direct.

At first glance the rod looks good, finished with quality reel seat, cork handle, ferrules and stainless snake guides (although my preference would be for smaller diameter guides). Not liking flashy rods myself, the matt finish is a big positive. Again a spare rod tip increases value for money, leading me to immediately think of it as an ideal spare hiking rod for out in the Western Lakes, or a good solid beginner’s rod with its added insurance against breakage. It also comes with a strong tube and good warranty.

A small criticism was a little vibration or bounce transferred to the line, due in part to the rigidity of the blank, which has some effect on control of delicate presentations. This may be of more concern to the elite or specialist fly angler, but may also be largely a matter of getting used to the action.

Other rods in the Rod & Fly range seem to be of similar quality. They range from a 6'6" 3-weight to a 10' 8-weight.

Different rods suit different people, but if you’re looking for a new rod give one of these a try. You’ll be surprised by the quality, while being able to comfortably admit what you actually paid for it.

For more information contact Mike Tenner at Rod & Fly on 03 6266 4480.www.rodandfly.com.au

Product Code: NEE43