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Temple Fork Outfitters NXT Black Label Fly Rod, 9ft, 5-Wt, Moderate

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Style: Rod (Handle Type A)Size: TF 05 90 4 NXT BLK6 sizesChange

Style: Rod (Handle Type A)

Size: TF 05 90 4 NXT BLK

Item weight
3.2 ounces
Product dimensions
31 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches

Quick take

A moderate-action 9-foot fly rod for trout, with forgiving casting and light leader support.

This is a 9 ft, four-piece fly rod in 5-weight, built on a moderate-action blank that loads easily and keeps delicate presentations forgiving. Aluminum oxide stripping guides, stainless-steel snake guides and an anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat make it suited to both fresh and salt water. It comes as a kit, so it suits a newer fly angler putting together a first outfit for trout, panfish or small bass.

Best for

  • Trout in small to medium streams
  • Beginners learning to fly cast
  • Delicate dry fly presentations

Skip if

  • You fish large saltwater fish; this rod is too light
  • You need fast action for quick hooksets in wind

Strengths

  • Moderate action forgives casting timing mistakes
  • Aluminum oxide guides reduce friction and heating
  • 4-piece design breaks down easily for travel

Trade-offs

  • 5-weight is limited to small trout and panfish
  • Moderate action loads slowly for long distance casts
  • Cork grip will need restoration over time

Fishing fit

Species
  • Trout
Water
  • Freshwater
Techniques
  • Fly fishing
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typefly rod
Length9 ft
Line weight5
ActionModerate
Sections4
Reel seatAnodized aluminum
GripCork

Facts

This version's specifications
Rod length9 ft

How it compares

How this product compares with similar products on this site
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