
Our Mini Rod/Reel Combo:

- Fast Action: The bend is concentrated in the top third of the rod. This provides for powerful casts and good distance, but can be more challenging for beginners.
- Moderate Action: The bend is distributed more evenly throughout the rod. This offers a smoother, more forgiving cast, making it easier to learn with and suitable for a wider range of casting techniques.
- Moderate/fast action rods fall somewhere in between these two extremes. They offer a good balance of power and forgiveness, making them versatile for many fly-fishing situations.
Here's what that means:
- Good for a variety of casting styles: Suitable for both accurate presentations of delicate dry flies and powerful casts for streamers.
- Versatile for different fishing conditions: Can handle a range of line weights and fly sizes.
- A good choice for beginners and intermediate anglers: Offers a balance of performance and ease of use.
Rod Weight: This refers to how the rod flexes along its length when casting. Fly rods in the 3-6 weight range are incredibly versatile and popular among fly fishers. Here's a breakdown:
- 3-weight: These are lightweight rods designed for delicate presentations of small flies to trout in small streams and creeks. They offer excellent sensitivity and are a joy to cast.
- 4-weight: A bit more powerful than a 3-weight, the 4-weight is a great all-around rod for trout fishing. It can handle a wider range of flies and casting distances.
- 5-weight: This is arguably the most versatile weight for freshwater fly fishing. It can handle a variety of trout species, bass, and even some smaller saltwater fish.
- 6-weight: A step up in power, the 6-weight is suitable for larger trout, smallmouth bass, and some saltwater species like redfish. It can also handle windy conditions well.
Fly Reels:
Fly Reels: All of our rod and reel combos feature a Stone Creek TS2 fly reel, boasting a powerful disc drag and a combination of die-cast construction with precision-machined components. These rods & reels were designed to go together and are good match.
Fly Lines: All the lines that are pre spooled onto our rod/reel combos are high quality / high floating fly lines. The Mini Rod/Reel Combos come with a custom manufactured 45’ floating fly line. The perfect.
weight for the Mini TS2 Reel that comes with it. When you get a Rod/Reel Combo from Stone Creek, you can be assured it’s matched up with the correct fly line.
Other lines, such sinking, sink tip or double taper lines are available on our website as well.
Sometimes a good starter kit will include a Rod/Reel Combo along with other essential… fly-fishing necessities.