As far as summer time fishing is concerned I don't think it gets any better than fishing in shorts and sandals while throwing poppers to surface feeding bass. The two rods below cover this and other opportunities for bass. The six weight is the perfect rod for river smallmouth and fishing that doesn't require large flies. The nine weight is a special rod that excels at throwing poppers. Its shorter length (8'3" versus 9') speeds up the casting cycle for repeated, pinpoint casts to cover and its extra fast action helps lever bass away from debris once they've taken your fly. This is also the pefect snook rod for fishing in the mangroves.

Please discuss customization with me which includes choosing from our large selection of woods. Price is for the options listed below (not including shipping) and can include an optional feather inlay for an additional $100. Click on the handle type for each model to see a picture of the standard approach to handles for that type of rod.

Trout Rods

Steelhead Rods

Spey Rods

Saltwater Rods

Warmwater Rods

Duo Rods