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The Dead River - 9' 5w or 7w (One of our Originals) - Maine Fly Company
The Dead River - 9' 5w or 7w (One of our Originals) - Maine Fly Company
The Dead River - 9' 5w or 7w (One of our Originals) - Maine Fly Company
The Dead River - 9' 5w or 7w (One of our Originals) - Maine Fly Company
The Dead River - 9' 5w or 7w (One of our Originals) - Maine Fly Company
The Dead River - 9' 5w or 7w (One of our Originals) - Maine Fly Company
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The Dead River - 9'

The Dead River - 9'

One of earliest batches first launched in March of 2019. This is a staple moderate action rod perfect for anglers of all abilities.   If you're new to the game or just looking for a staple 5w and an undeniable value for a hand crafted rod, this is the one!  

$309.99
$309.99
Length 9'
Line Weight 5wt
Low Stock
  • Includes Maine Fly Company Rod Sock
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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' 5wt 4 3.5oz All Around Freshwater Moderate - 5.5 $309.99
9' 7wt 4 3.7oz All Around Freshwater Moderate - 5.5 $309.99

Rod Description

Rod Action - 5.5

Inspiration

Use & Care

Lifetime Warranty

About Small Batch

Color - Dead River

Matte / Antiglare matte black blank

Reel Seat - Dead River

All wood spacer with gunmetal finished hardware.

Grip - Dead River

7” Half Wells grip

Wraps - Dead River

Forest Green

Guides - Dead River

Black stripping guides, followed by single foot black guides to tip.

“I can’t say enough good things about my dead river; not only is it the most visually appealing rod I’ve ever had but handles like a dream. It has a delicate accuracy when throwing small dries with also enough “umpf” to easily cast my favorite dry dropper setups. I see why they call it one of their standard rods and has quickly become my go to.”
Richard N.
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FAQ

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.

What type of line goes with the Dead River fly rod?

Due to this rod’s versatility, we suggest a universal taper line for this one.

What type of reel goes well with the Dead River fly rod?

Because this rod is great for all abilities, we suggest our Cheeky Preloads for any first-time anglers to the Lamson Guru in the -5+ or a Ross Animas for those who are looking for something machined and U.S. made.

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