The Wild - 10'

There’s a unique thrill to tight line nymphing on the Wild River in Maine—a rugged, unspoiled experience that brings fly anglers closer to nature. Situated in the remote stretches of the White Mountains and flowing through the Maine-New Hampshire border, the Wild River is known for its pristine waters, stunning scenery, and impressive populations of native brook trout and wild rainbow trout. Here at Maine Fly Company, we relish these authentic moments, and we craft our rods to thrive in the Wild’s pocket water and varied currents.

Tight line nymphing, also known as Euro nymphing, is perfect for the Wild River’s narrow, fast-moving sections, where fish often lie tucked into hidden pockets and undercut banks. It’s a style that demands precision and focus, and it allows you to feel the river’s pulse as the line stays taut. Unlike other nymphing styles, tight line nymphing keeps you in constant contact with your flies, giving you direct feedback on subtle takes, underwater structures, and water flow. Here, in these untouched waters, there’s a deep connection to each drift, each rock, and every subtle movement beneath the surface.

With minimal gear and maximum focus, the angler is fully immersed, feeling the strikes and working with the flow rather than against it. The Wild River has a humbling way of reminding us of our place, and every catch—especially in these waters—feels like an earned reward. The simplicity and closeness to nature that tight line nymphing fosters make each trip to the Wild unforgettable. Maine Fly Company builds each rod with that spirit in mind, combining sensitivity, strength, and finesse to support anglers who embrace the challenge of the Wild.

Medium or Moderate Action

Medium action fly rods are the most versatile of the rods available. They perform well in a wide variety of conditions. They are also easier to learn with than with a fast-action rod. On the backcast with a medium action fly rod, the rod will be bent beginning from about halfway down the rod - thus falling in-between fast and slow action rods.

Overall, if an angler will only own one fly rod for freshwater trout fishing, then it should be a medium action fly rod unless the fishing situation falls into one of the other categories above or below.

Always transport and store your new rod in its rod case. Most rods are broken during travel. Nothing ends a fly fishing trip faster than setting a heavy cooler on the top of a fly rod.

Take extra care when stringing your rod. Thread a look of fly line through the guides and tip top and pull the line and leader through without bending the rod.

When using weighted or large flies, adjust to an open casting stroke. (a fly hitting the rod can also damage the blank)

Avoid severe rod angles when fighting and landing fish. Snagged flies should be broken off by pulling on the line with the rod tip pointed directly at the snag.

Take the rod apart when you are done fishing to avoid stuck ferrules.

Completely air dry your rod and place it in a cloth bag and tube before storing. The rod tubes can trap moisture, which can swell reel seats and ruin the rod finish.

Rinse after each use and occasionally clean your rod with warm water and soap and completely dry.

Small Batch Fly Rods, Built in Maine, USA

Small batch fly rods are more personal; their inspiration, their designs, how they are crafted and  the service we provide for the life of the rod. 

We build every fly rod here as if it were our very own. The designs reflect our journeys and are personal to us. Our builders not only hand craft every rod, but they are also the very same people you can find along the river fishing them.

Small batch production allows for greater attention to detail and unique customization welcoming special requests to be sure your fly rod feels as personal to you as it was for us to build it. You and your fly rod aren’t just a number here. Your rod is carefully crafted with you in mind. That’s small batch.

We believe a fly rod should be as unique as the angler who uses it. 

We are proud to stand behind all of our graphite and carbon fiber fly rods. All of our rods are backed by a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the original owner with proof of purchase.

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