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The Penobscot Bay ~ 9' 7w, 8w or 9w - Maine Fly Company
The Penobscot Bay ~ 9' 7w, 8w or 9w - Maine Fly Company
The Penobscot Bay ~ 9' 7w, 8w or 9w - Maine Fly Company
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The Penobscot Bay ~ 9' 7w, 8w or 9w - Maine Fly Company Thumbnail
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The Penobscot Bay - 9'

The Penobscot Bay - 9'

A double hauling big fly-casting all-around beast of a big game fly rod. Salt water or fresh, If fast action and a solid backbone is what you need, look no further.  This is a performer! Wherever in the world you choose to explore, if you seek bigger fighting game, we have 3 great options from 7w-9w. Whether you crave Sea Run Browns, Carp, King Salmon, Steelhead, Striped Bass to Bonefish or Tarpon you’re in good hands. This one has been tested, tested and tested again and the feedback is all the same, it’s a cannon! 

$489.00
$489
Length 9
Line Weight 7wt
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Complete your Outfit

Compelete your outfit and receive complementary spooling and backing (a $24 value)

Specifications

Length Line weight # of pieces Rod weight Style Type Action
9 7wt 4 4oz Big Game Saltwater Fast – 8 $489.00
9 8wt 4 4.1oz Big Game Saltwater Fast – 8 $489.00
9 9wt 4 4.3oz Big Game Saltwater Fast – 9 $489.00

Rod Description

Inspiration

About Small Batch

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“Great rod! Amazing craftsmanship, can cast all day long, and has the power to punch flies into the wind.”
Mike G.
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FAQ

What type of line goes well with this saltwater rod?

This one isn’t as black and white as our freshwater counterparts. With lines that are weight forward and float, to those that have an intermediate sinking ability to those that fully sink. But if we were to choose the most universal of the option and most used it would be a intermediate sink line

What type of reel goes well with this saltwater rod?

The key to this is a sealed drag system in whichever reel you choose. Keeping the salt out of your reel's internal components is paramount to the performance and longevity of your reel.

Is there any maintenance to a saltwater rod?

When playing in the salt water, it is highly recommended to rinse your rod and reel in fresh water after each use.

What does this rod come with?

All our small batch graphite/carbon fiber rods come in a canvas rod sock. There are 2 rod tube options available at checkout to help protect your investment.

Will you fix my rod if it breaks?

Of course! It’s one of the greatest things that makes us different. We build every one of our rods in our shop here, so naturally we can fix any of them too. Let’s face it, as heartbreaking as it can be, fly rods break. We offer repair for any of our rods and prioritize those orders to ensure that we get you back out there asap. Rod section prices vary, so just give us a call should anything go wrong out there, and we’ll help make you whole again.

Can I get an extra tip for this rod?

Yes. We now offer the option to purchase a spare tip when purchasing a new Maine Fly Co rod for that piece of mind.

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