2018 Best Fly Rods

At the range of 6wt 10wt the ion xl provides versatility for trout bass pike muskies steelhead salmon and more saltwater fish species.

2018 best fly rods.

Walk softly and carry the right stick. Inga hendrickson jonah ogles. Medium fast to fast action with oversized stripping guides and 2 grip style options. What follows are some of this year s standouts.

Under 400 the douglas dxf and hardy shadow are neck and neck and terrific rods for the money. The ion xl is a lightweight saltwater grade fly rod with big power for an awesome price. A few weeks ago the fly fishing industry gathered as it does each year to showoff its best new products at the annual iftd international fly tackle dealer show in orlando florida before the show moves to denver colorado in 2019. As always a bevy of new rods were introduced.