McFarland Tailwind Fly Rods Graphite Blanks

McFarland Rods "Tailwind" fly rod blank 9ft, various line weights

The Tailwind blanks feature a new, highly developed taper and fast recovery with an almost parabolic action that is unlike any other rod. The Tailwind blank feels remarkably light in the hand – only 72 grams (finished rod) for the 5-weight model – fast and powerful, loads at 10 feet yet effortlessly casts more than 80 feet, and has an incomparable line feel. The Tailwind blanks are so revolutionary that on the first cast people often say: "This is a really nice medium-action rod, but I need a faster action to increase line speed and distance." Then, as they shoot more line, their faces light up when they feel the rod respond perfectly, push the line further and increase line speed, easily making longer casts than ever before with less effort!

The key to the revolutionary performance of the Tailwind blank is a highly developed new graphite pre-preg for 2017, paired with a radical approach to taper design. In addition, the McFarland Transition Ferrule System eliminates dead spots at the ferrules. The result is a combination of line feel, lightness and line speed never experienced before. Since its debut a few years ago, the Tailwind has been an instant favorite of experienced guides and fly anglers worldwide, and the revised 2017 version is even more amazing.

Cast with the Tailwind as if you had the wind at your back!

All models are available in 9ft length in line weights 3wt to 8wt

Length: 9ft

Line weight: as selected

Pieces: 4

Finish: unground glossy carbon

Delivery time if not in stock: 4-6 weeks