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Tumbledown ~ 7 piece (packable) 9' 5w - Maine Fly Company
Tumbledown ~ 7 piece (packable) 9' 5w - Maine Fly Company
Tumbledown ~ 7 piece (packable) 9' 5w - Maine Fly Company
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Tumbledown - 9'

Tumbledown - 9'

Small enough to vanish in your pack. Tough enough to earn its name.

Meet The Tumbledown — our ultra-packable, go-anywhere fly rod built for hikers, summit junkies, and off-trail explorers who know that the best water is rarely roadside.

Designed to slide easily into your day pack, sling, or carry-on, this 3.6oz backcountry essential frees up your hands so you can climb, bushwhack, or just reach that alpine pond you’ve been eyeing on the topo map. Moderate action keeps things smooth and versatile — ideal for dries, nymphs, and anything else you decide to throw when you stumble across trout in unexpected places.

Named not for a river, but for Maine’s most-hiked peak — and the trout-filled pond at its summit — the Tumbledown is made to travel. Its colors pay tribute to the granite underfoot and the wild Rhodora blooming trailside in May and June. An aluminum seat with a carbon fiber insert keeps things light, durable, and ready for rough terrain.

This isn’t just a rod. It’s your permission slip to pack light, hike far, and fish wherever the trail leads.

Regular price $369.00
$369.00 Regular price Sale price
Length 9
Line Weight 5wt
Low Stock
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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 Price
9 5wt 7 3.6oz Packable Freshwater Moderate #5.5 $369.00

Rod Description

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“Fished my new Tumbledown for the first time today in the White River near Eureka Springs, AR. It casts beautifully -- doesn't feel at all like a "pack rod". A friend and our guide took turns with and agree -- it's just a great 5-wt that happens to pack small. ”
Paul B.
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FAQ

What type of line goes well with the Tumbledown fly rod?

Keep it simple with this one as you never know what those adventures may hold. Go Universal Taper 5w.

What type of reel goes well with the Tumbledown rod?

The Tumbledown demands mobility and durability. For mobility we suggest a smaller arbor when possible, any of our freshwater reels will work. For durability, we recommend machined over die cast in case your reel takes a tumble down a hard surface or excessive pressure while in transport.

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.

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.

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.

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