Sage X 597-4

This is a refurbished rod I did for a friend who bought the rod on ebay. Not an easy job and not something I like doing but some blanks deserve it. Believe or not, this rod was fitted with a Fugi spinning reel seat made of plastic.

Classic Sage style wraps but with two modern Fuzi Torzite titanium stripping guides this time and titanium snake guides. The Struble nickel silver U20 reel seat was brought back to life from an older Sage TCR and received a new vera wood insert and some nice polishing. A bit longer handle than my usual snub-nose handles helps balancing this longer rod nicely in hand.

The new X is quite a rod. I could cast easier and smoother than rods in the past. I think Sage went with a friendlier fast action rod that everyone can enjoy without tiring their wrist or arm. This is a great lake or big river rod.

I wish I had done better pics and some before the rod was restored. Thanks for looking!

Hanak Superlight 10' #4

I finished this rod a while ago. This must be one sweet looking nymphing stick. 

The Struble zebra wood coupled with the gold accents complement the light brown-olive colored blank beautifully. Hand made steel wire hook keeper with beautiful ultrapolished Struble nickel silver winding check. 

Simply and cleanly appointed like usual, this rod "screams" quality. 

I went for a snub-nose half wells grip because this rod will also be used to cast light streamers.

Very light in hand for a ten foot four weight, this is your high end, big river nymphing rod that's not too stiff nor tiring. Handcrafted leather case for this beauty. Here are a few pics.

Hanak Superb 10' #3

Another Hanak Superb XP (extra power), this time in a more popular size. 

One of the best euro-nymphing rods in the game, this thing excels with ultralight feel, tip sensitivity and fish fighting power. I have to start weighting these rods are they are light for their size!

My absolute favorites are the new 093, 190, 196 and 299. Any of them could be my go-to's for technical water and they complement the Sage ultralights very well with longer lengths and more power. They are medium-fast to fast action rods with soft tips and reserve power without being stiff especially the 0, 1 and 2wt.

They are quite fun to cast, easy loading in close but the extra oomph will come into play you need to reach out further.

For the technical fisherman stalking trout in gin clear, fast flowing mountain streams or grayling on skinny tippets on either dries or small nymphs, these are the ultimate rods for finesse presentations and control over tricky currents.

Feel free to drop a message should you want one. Thanks for looking!

Hanak Superb XP

Hanak Superb XP 9'3" #0 is the newest and lightest euro-nymph rod model for those looking for the ultimate ultralight setup for tight line, euro style nymphing, long rod dry fly fishing, or long leader dry-dropper setups. 

Appointed in a minimalist clean style with clear silk main wraps and gold ferrule wraps to complement the teak wood insert on this ultralight reel seat. Stealthy matte olive finish.

The rod has so much tip feel that is sweet when casting dries, with enough backbone for bigger fish should you strike one on the nymph. But a delight to fish on those finicky trout and grayling in smaller sizes. 

This is the ultimate rod for fishing small flies, not only small fish, fish catching machine. I'm sold! 

Thanks for looking. More are coming!