This 5 weight fly fishing rod casts with perfect accuracy, our new favorite. The ”Upper D” fly fishing rod named after a section of the famous Deschutes River which flows behind our back doors. The rod combo includes our 9ft 5wt IM6 med/fast rod, two tips, your choice of one fully loaded Maxcatch reel and case.
This combo is perfect for beginners and experienced anglers alike. If you’re bringing one rod to fish this would be the perfect combo.
Because IM6 isn't aggressively stiff, it gives the Upper D that perfect medium-fast action.
Ultra-stiff rods require perfect, lightning-fast timing to cast well. They are unforgiving. The IM6 slows the stroke down just a fraction, letting the angler actually feel the rod load with line. It’s deeply smooth, highly accurate, and much more forgiving for beginners, while still giving experienced anglers the precision they want for a tight loop.
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