As a hardened river angler, the temptation for me was always to carry two rods, trust me this is easier said than done, the result at best, a few tangles between the line on each rod, at worst rod tips banging together. So, I looked closely at creating one rod to the job of both, a nymphing and dry fly rod. One rod, no bits to be unscrewed, no sections to be fitted, not extras that can be lost. The result is the new DRIFT XL range of fly rods, each one having a specifically honed action in order to suit your fishing style.
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