Cortland Competition Rod

This is your rod for European-style nymphing. Built from high-modulus, ultra-sensitive graphite blanks, the Competition rods are weighted toward the butt to help maintain the optimum 45-degree angle without tiring your wrist. The matte black finish helps dampen vibration to prevent shock waves when presenting the fly. The black, single-foot guides are oversized to ease leader knot transfers for fishing short distances. The thin handle boasts an ergonomic taper that allows an angler to touch a finger against the blank for strike detection. These 4-piece rods include hook keepers and fighting butts with hard cork bottoms.