Best Small Stream Fly Rod of May: Reviews & Buyers Guide

【4 & 6 pc Travel/Pack Rods】 – The New KastKing Valiant Eagle Passage Travel rods are made to go places! Available in spinning, casting, fly, and spin/fly models from 4 to 6 pcs. This performance, travel/pack rod series is ready to go anywhere that adventure takes you. From a 5’6” Medium Light power rod to pack into high mountain lakes to an 8’6” Heavy power rod that you can take to Alaska. There’s even a 6 pc, 8’6” 5 wt. fly rod that will pack down to just 19” long. Adventure awaits.

【KastFlex IM6 30T Graphite Blanks】 - These multi-piece graphite travel rods pack small but perform like 1 and 2 pc rods. Using our proprietary KastFlex IM6 30T graphite blanks, Passage rods are light and sensitive. The high carbon construction provides the power to penetrate hooks quickly and consistently and are sensitive enough to detect the lightest bites. They are perfect for most freshwater species and even some saltwater applications.

【Titanium Oxide Performance Line Guides】 – Titanium is strong and resilient and when used to create guide rings, provides unmatched durability. This is perfect for today’s super lines , that are so popular for today’s anglers. LTS, Titanium Oxide guides won’t groove under the pressure of powerful fish and deliver incredible casting distances. All Passage travel/pack fishing rods include premium stainless-steel guide frames with durable Titanium Oxide rings to maximize performance.

【8 Different 4 & 6 pc Travel/Pack Rods】 – This is the “No Limits Zone”. You’ll never travel again without your favorite fishing rod. From the 5’6 Medium light spinning rod to a 7’6” Heavy power casting model, an 8’6” Heavy power spinning rod, and a beautiful 5 wt. fly rod. There’s even a convertible, 7’6” spin/fly rod that is equally at home with a spinning or fly reel. Just reverse the handle and it’s ready to fish. Passage rods are ready to go anywhere and everywhere you dare to experience.

【Performance Components & Travel Tube】 – KastKing Valiant Eagle Passage Travel/Pack rods use premium components like cork handles and either graphite or CNC aluminum reel seats depending on the model. And every Passage travel rod includes a clear, PET tube that keeps your fishing rod safe and secure while you’re on your way to your next adventure. Never leave home without a KastKing Passage Travel Rod.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION – Made with performance, medium action graphite and high-grade AAA cork grips. The cork grips have burled ends while the burl reel seats are double-locking, dyed to showcase this rod’s impressive wood graining.

DYNAMIC 4-PIECE ROD – Cork grips keep this rod lightweight, while copper anodized hardware keeps the rod finish sleek and durable from the reel seat to the tip top. This model comes with two rod tip sections, so you’ll always have a replacement handy.

PORTABLE CANVAS TUBE – This rod comes with a durable, hard canvas fly rod tube. Embroidered with the Moonshine logo, this tube protects your fly rod from bumps, dirt, water, mud, and more. The case’s sleek, compact design gives you the freedom to fly fish anywhere.

DESIGNED FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS – Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just trying to land your first catch, Drifter Series Moonshine Rods are designed for you. This comfortable medium action rod creates effortless casting ability, throwing big flies while preserving a gentle presentation.

BUILT TO LAST – We understand your fly fishing adventures can present obstacles that can leave you dead in the water with a busted rod. When you invest in Moonshine, you'll get a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty with an industry-competitive fee to get you back up and running in no time.

MODERATE ACTION: This freshwater rod’s moderate action provides the delicacy needed for technical spring creeks yet packs enough power for big river and boat fishing.

UNMATCHED COMFORT: The lightweight blank and forgiving action reduce fatigue for long days on the water.

CLASSIC DESIGN: You are sure to love the combination of dark clay brown blank with matching rosewood reel seat insert, alongside functional details, such as custom machined reel seat components and titanium oxide stripping guides.

PORTABILITY: The Trout rod comes in 4 pieces, has alignment dots for easy setup, and a divided brown Ballistic nylon tube for easy transport.

LIFETIME WARRANTY: If your Reddington product has a defect in workmanship or materials, we will repair or replace it at once.

✅【Most popular Rod 】The SATO is the most popular tenkara rod on the market. It allows anglers to fish at 3 lengths; it can handle large fish well, and small fish still feel great, and it is at home in small and larger streams.

✅【Compact & Lightweight】The Tenkara USA SATO is a compact and lightweight (2.9oz) adjustable tenkara rod that can be fished at 3 lengths. It is perfect for tighter streams at its shorter length, and at its full length, it will be ideal when the stream opens up again or when you find a bigger pool to cast your fly. Super lightweight design allows for precise, versatile casting ability.

✅【Two patent-pending features:】【Triple-zoom:】The 3 most common lengths are 10.8ft/11.10ft/12.9ft. Short length to ease you into tenkara, medium to give you a taste of the advantages of a long tenkara rod, and long to help you take full advantage of the tenkara method. 【Keep your plug system:】Innovative feature, a solution for you never to lose your plug again. Remove the plug from the top end of your rod and insert it at the bottom of your rod. The Sato will come with two plugs on the rod.

✅【Tenkara Rod For Beginners】The reality is that the tenkara method itself is excellent for beginners in general, and any of the rods will work well for someone getting started. That said, the SATO, the HANE, and the Iwana are the most popular tenkara rods for beginners.

✅【Mid-size Stream with moderate cover】At its shorter length, it is perfect for tighter streams, and at its entire length, it will be ideal when the stream opens up again or when you find a bigger pool to cast your fly.

O'SHAUGHNESSY TRAILER W/TUBING

Fiberglass 2 Piece Rod

Stainless Steel Guides

Cork Handle

1 Year Warranty

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DESIGNED for a PREMIUM ENTRY LEVEL AT AN OUTSTANDING ATTRACTIVE PRICE - a high quality blank, using the best available components for this price, the rod just feels like most rods twice or triple of the price. Best choice for the young guys to get into fishing and also works reliably for the experienced angler for a back-up rod. We just want to make fishing simple and affordable.

EXCLUSIVE MAXLINQ BLANK TECHNOLOGY – Pure IM7 24T plus 30T carbon fiber. With mixed 5 layers of carbon including Reinforced Muscle carbon layer for at least 20% increase in strength.the high performance blank will prove the quality is not only associate with high dollar price tags, the highest performance to price ratio

DISTANCE and PRESENTATION – a fast action design rod blank to excel in distance and presentation. Loading easily for long casts into the wind. Slim taper engineered to be smooth and powerful, all for easy long distance casting. Making it easier for new guys getting in to fishing to become a high frequent fisher

HIGH STANDARD SMOOTH GUIDES – MaxSelect Stripping Guides and Ultra lightweight Hard Chromed stainless steel snake guides and Over-sized tip loop for smoothest longer casting. PURE CORK HANDL and REEL SEAT – Pure A+ Contoured Cork Handle for comfortable gripping and also helpful for casting. High Density machined aluminum reel seat with two up-locking rings for reliable fixing of the reel foot. And will tolerate saltwater environment.

ONE-YEAR-WARRANTY and LifeTime Repairing Warranty - MAXCATCH as a 15 years rod factory,offer “No Hassle” warranty for all our rods for one year. If you are not 100% satisfied with our rod, you can return it in any time. And we also offer lifetime repairing for All Maxcatch rods.

ULTRA LIGHT SUPER COMPACT FLY RODS: Aventik Ultra light fresh water fly rods 6’1” LW0/1 3.15oz (90g); 6'8'' LW2/3 3.5oz (100g); 7'6'' LW3/4 3.86oz (110g) All in 4 pieces, super compact and easy travel.

FAST ACTION SUPERB PRESENTATION: Blanks are all made of attractive red finish 100% 24T carbon fiber. Multi-graphite positioning technology to achieve the light weight and best strength. Perfect fast action and smooth power transfer. Easy long distance and accurate casting. Well balanced, superb presentations.

PREMIUM COMPONENTS: Pacific Bay super hard chrome plated single foot guide with extra large tip top. Minima stripping guides for corrosion resistance and smooth performance. Latest design CNC machined cut away reel seat with burl wood inserts for 6’1”, 6’8”, 7’6”. Metallic red finish with alignment lines for fast assembling. All comes with top quality cordura tubes.

Rod is guaranteed for 25 years. A. All rods are undergo strict double QC system and field casting testing before shipping. B. Breakage during customer fishing, or during customer transportation or loss of some sections, or any other issues, we provide customer with spare sections or repair service starting from $20 up to $40USD in most cases. Buyer is responsible for all shipping cost.

Designed Perfect for Small Stream Application. Maximize Delicacy short distance performance and dry fly presentation.

EXCLUSIVE MAXSPIRAL BLANK TECHNOLOGY- Medium-fast action rod blank made of IM8 graphite and a full flex rod profile for delicate fly presentation, tippet protection and accurate short distance casting

ONE-YEAR-WARRANTY and LifeTime Repairing Warranty we as a 16 years fly rod factory, offer “No Hassle” warranty for all our rods for one year. If you are not 100% satisfied with our rod, you can return it in any time. And we also offer lifetime repairing for Maxcatch rods

A Shorter Length between 6' to 7'6'' is easier to fish in a tight environment. Fit nicely in a backpack if you are travelling in rugged wilderness.

HIGH STANDARD SMOOTH GUIDES- Ceramic stripping guides,hard chrome snake guides for smooth gliding fly lines. PURE CORK HANDLE and REEL SEAT- Nature wood insert CNC Machined aluminum reel seat. AA-grade half-well cork grip to improve casting accuracy

Moderate action blank for easy casting

3 piece design perfect for travel and hiking

Stainless steel guides

Quality cork handle