Diamondback Tactical Long Single Handed Fly Rod

The company Diamondback Fly Rod Co. is by no means a new name in the fly fishing market, as since 1983, this premium manufacturer from Vermont has been crafting thoughtful rods for discerning fly anglers. However, especially in the last few years, these American rods have once again come into focus for discerning fly fishermen, thanks to their thoughtful, application-oriented designs.

The Tactical Long Rods by Diamondback present themselves as a series of high-quality fly rods, all with a length of 9'4" and a fast, powerful action, specifically designed for demanding fly fishing in diverse waters, where casting distance and line control are paramount. The rods come in line classes from #6 to #10 and are perfect for light saltwater fly fishing or more demanding freshwater fishing. Whether in large rivers with retaining walls in the back, from a belly boat, wading deep along the coast, or fishing for salmon and sea trout in northern Scandinavia, the areas of application for these rods can be very diverse but they have one thing in common: efficient and long casting play an important role and are often the key to success. And it is precisely for this purpose that the Tactical Long fly rods have been optimized!

The additional length of these rods not only gives you more reach but also makes it easier to cast greater distances with less effort. This is especially useful for fly fishermen who wade from shores, move along breakwalls, or fish from boats, pontoons, or belly boats, where you have a low position above the water surface overall. The action and component selection of the rod have been precisely tuned for these situations and allow for effortless casting of various line configurations, be it with floating, intermediate, or sinking lines.

The Tactical Long rods are equipped with generous stripping guides and slightly oversized snake guides, which enable smooth pulling and shooting of intermediate and sinking lines, even when the double haul becomes somewhat aggressive to efficiently launch the streamer into the wind. For more comfortable casting even with wet hands, the Tactical Long rods are equipped with ergonomic Full Wells grips made of high-quality cork with rubberized ends. The rounded cork fighting butt with EVA finish provides additional control when fighting large fish and adds more comfort during powerful backcasts.

In addition to high-quality materials and careful craftsmanship, the Tactical Long rods impress with their elegant aesthetics, featuring ocean blue wraps and silver trims. The polished reel seat made of anodized aluminum with double locking nuts completes the overall appearance of the rod both visually and, above all, functionally.

Details:

• Powerful fly rod with a length of 9.4 ft. / 2.84 m
• Suitable for both fresh and saltwater use
• Fast, powerful action
• Length of the blank enables longer casts and better line control
• Suitable for a wide range of lines (Floating, Intermediate, or Sink)
• Ideal for efficient casting with limited backcast space
• High-quality stripping guides with SiC insert
• Slightly oversized snake guides
• Ergonomic Full Wells cork grip with composite ends
• Rounded fighting butt with EVA reinforcement
• Ocean blue thread wraps with silver trim wraps
• Comes in a sturdy rod tube and high-quality rod sock
• 4-piece design