The 5wt 9' Wanted Edition Fly Rod is a high-performance, medium-fast action rod designed to deliver exceptional feel, accuracy, and all-around versatility—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 intuitive 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 core of the rod, the blank received the same uncompromising attention. Using our next-level technology, we’ve optimized weight reduction, sensitivity, swing weight, and recovery speed to create smooth loading, fast recovery, and consistent, accurate casts across a wide range of fishing conditions.
At 9 feet, this 5 weight is the benchmark all-around freshwater fly rod. This rod is great for line control, mending, and reach, making it ideal for fishing larger rivers, technical trout water, and still waters alike. It handles everything from delicate dry-fly presentations to heavier nymph rigs and streamers with ease, while offering the power needed for longer casts, wind resistance, and confident fish-fighting.
This rod is ideal for targeting trout of all species, including rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout, as well as panfish like bluegill and crappie. It’s also an excellent choice for smallmouth bass, larger grayling, and other light-to-medium freshwater species. The 5wt provides the versatility and backbone to adapt to nearly any freshwater fly fishing scenario.
Whether you’re fishing dry flies, indicator nymph rigs, soft hackles, or streamers, the 5wt 9' Wanted Edition Fly Rod delivers smooth power, precise control, and confidence-inspiring performance in every cast.
