The 8wt 9' Wanted Edition Fly Rod is a high-performance, medium-fast action rod designed for anglers who demand power, control, and reliability—without the premium price tag. We believe a great fly rod shouldn’t break the bank, and we’ve spent years refining the balance, performance, and aesthetics of this rod to prove it. The result is a rod that looks incredible, feels strong and responsive in hand, and confidently outperforms many fly rods costing $800 or more at your local fly shop.
Every detail has been thoughtfully engineered, from the hand-turned real burlwood reel seat insert to the custom-designed cork grip with signature accents. At the heart of the rod, the blank received the same uncompromising attention. Using our next-level technology, we’ve optimized weight reduction, strength, swing weight, and recovery speed to deliver powerful loading, fast recovery, and consistent accuracy—especially when casting large flies, heavy lines, and battling wind.
At 9 feet, this 8 weight excels on big rivers, lakes, and reservoirs where long casts, heavy flies, and wind resistance are part of the game. It has the backbone to turn over large streamers, articulated patterns, sink tips, and bulky indicator rigs, while still providing the control needed to manage line, mend effectively, and pressure fish away from structure.
This rod is ideal for targeting large trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass, pike, muskie, carp, and other powerful freshwater species. It’s built to handle aggressive takes, strong runs, and hard-fighting fish, while offering the durability and lifting power required for demanding freshwater environments.
Whether you’re throwing big streamers, casting poppers and divers, swinging flies on heavy current, or fishing deep with sink tips, the 8wt 9' Wanted Edition Freshwater Fly Rod delivers authoritative power, confident control, and dependable performance on every cast.
