Superfine Fly Fishing Rods

The Lighter, Crisper Slow-Action Superfine Rods

Every tool has its use and users who swear it’s the best tool for the job. The draw of slow-action rods isn’t a mystery. They’re arguably the best rods for delicate presentations and a sensitive feel. We’ve updated our Superfine Fly Rods to make them feel lighter and crisper, but they keep the slower action of fiberglass without sacrificing accuracy. While fast- and medium-fast-action rods have become the industry leaders in performance, full-flex rods have been rediscovered and gaining popularity alongside their punchier cousins. Superfine rods have always ranked among the best slow-action rods available. To improve upon the beloved classic, the designers in the Orvis Rod Shop set out to make them lighter and crisper. They understood that a 3-weight and an 8-weight are two different tools that needed to share the same full-flex performance anglers look for in Superfine rods. Without sacrificing accuracy or power, they made these rods even lighter and more sensitive, so every action from the caster is relayed through the rod and into the presentation. Placing a fly under a low-hanging branch presents the same challenge whether you’re on a tiny blue line or a bass lake, and Superfine rods are the right tool for the job. If you haven’t cast a full-flex fly rod, there’s never been a better time to discover the benefits. For some anglers, slow-action is a preference, and for others, it’s indisputably the better rod design. But for just about every type of water, it’s worth having a slow-action rod in your quiver. Use our Fly Rod Selector to find the right rod to meet your needs.