Sage Fly Rod Company was founded in 1980 by legendary rod designer Don Green, Sage was created with one idea in mind - to build the world's finest performance fly rods. What you see in sage rods today is a range that have been constantly refined and improved over years of development. This might explain Sage's reputation in building the most advanced fly rods available today.
Orvis were founded in 1856 as a small bamboo fly rod shop in Manchester, Vermont, Orvis is now one of the world’s biggest brand names in fly fishing and boasts a well-established reputation of quality and performance. Orvis's industry leading fly rods and other products were re-introduced to Australia by the team at The Flyfisher. By replacing industry standard epoxy resins with thermoplastic, thermoset resins, and fibreglass scrims with carbon-fibre scrims, the Orvis designers were able to make significant, simultaneous leaps in weight reduction as well as durability in their current range of fly rods.
Eden have only recently hit Australia and they have quickly established a reputation based on exceptional quality and affordability. Whether it be their quality fly rods or their great range of fly reels, you will not find better value for money anywhere in the world. You may not have heard of the brand before, but if you want affordable fly gear then look no further. Eden have you covered!
Overall, we believe the true measure of a rod is not the ultimate distance it can cast, but how well it performs at the range of distances it was intended to cast. And most important, how well it "fishes." Every rod Winston make reflects this belief. Their Boron IIIx rods have the ability to not only power out 100 feet of line, but also the finesse to make delicate presentations at 15 to 60 feet, where the vast majority of trout fishing occurs. Everyone who works at Winston takes an extraordinary amount of pride in the rods they make. Pride in the performance and design of the rods, pride in the aesthetics of the rods, pride in the very heritage of the company itself. A Winston is not just a fly rod, It's a commitment to doing something the right way. Without compromise.
The long-anticipated Velocity series of premium fly rods represents the most comprehensive range ever produced by Innovator. Over 2 years in their development and utilising the latest high-energy, high performance IM-8 defence-grade graphite, coupled with a revolutionary high-impact epoxy resin system, the Velocity series of fly rods represents cutting-edge fly rod design, technology and manufacturing. Add to this: high-quality componentry, matt-stealth finish and Innovator's distinctive livery. The Velocity series has redefined fly rod performance. All Velocity fly rods come in an attratctive, super-tough triangular rod tube and are covered by our no-nonsense Rod Insurance for ultimate peace of mind.
Can a fly rod have a soul? That might be pushing it, but a fly rod can have a difference, and that difference can change the way we feel about our fishing and even the way we fish. Scott have spent over thirty-five years working to perfect the design, craftsmanship and performance of their Scott fly rod range. Today Scott make a wide range of rods designed for specific purposes. By far the most notable achievement from Scott in recent years has been the development of their exciting range of S4S fast action fly rods. You can see them here!
Hardy continues to value its tradition as well as its founders' endless quest for improvement. In the past decade or so, Hardys has paid homage to its history with several lines of reels designed specifically for the collectors' market providing many anglers with a second chance to own reels which would otherwise be far outside their price range. However, collecting is not what Hardy is about and at the time of writing, the firm remains at the cutting edge of tackle development, with its new range of Sintrix rods setting a challenge that its competitors will find hard to match. Long may Hardys remain a contender, and yes, you can still buy a Perfect reel. Nothing succeeds quite so much as getting a thing right the first time around.
Loop was founded in 1979 by Christer Sjöberg and Tony Karpestam – two young enthusiastic fly fishers with one goal in mind; to make a living doing what they loved. They wanted to be involved in the developing world of fly fishing and to explore and fly fish in areas previously impossible to reach. From the very beginning they understood that fly fishing was a way of life, and dreams about big money were abandoned and replaced with the passion of pursuing their destiny. Loop was born!
Armed with a lifetime passion for flyfishing, TFO set out to establish a new standard of value for fly rods. They relied on their own experience and advice of many professionals in creating what they believe is the perfect marriage - price and performance. Sound too good to be true? Cast one and you be the judge.
After lots of research and advice from members of the Australian Fly Fishing Team, for this specialised fly fishing technique we stock only the best rods available for the task. Of a select range of specifically designed rods from around the world, we found there were only a couple that stand out by offering pin-point accuracy and maximum versatility for all manner of short-line nymphing techniques. You find them here!
