Top 10 Fly Rods - Best Fly Rod MakersThe top 10 fly fishing rod brands used by the record holders in the 2007 World Record Game Fishes book, as listed by the International Game Fish Association:
In a "think green" move, Sage has recently downsized its print catalog and is focusing more of its resources on its Web site, where you can find a new rod along with helpful resources like a cast analyzer. www.sageflyfish.com This year is the 25th anniversary of G Loomis. As part of the anniversary celebration, its Web site is positing user pictures of their biggest fish caught. Wonder if any of those are world records. www.gloomis.com
For the "obsessive" fly fishers, the 2008 models are already on display at T&T. www.thomasandthomas.com
A household name for outdoorsmen across the country, Orvis carries plenty more than fly rods. www.orvis.com
This Washington-based company was founded in 1992 and produces performance- and value-based rods. www.redington.com
Albright Tackle LLC makes everything from rods to reels and lines, focusing on providing "affordable and relevant fishing tackle." www.albrighttackle.com
R.L. Winston Rod Company produces fine fly rods made of everything from bamboo to second-generation boron and graphite composites. www.winstonrods.com
The self-proclaimed "World's Foremost Outfitter," is a outdoors superstore with plenty of options for the fly fisher. www.cabelas.com
Temple Fork Outfitters started off with the "Killer Caddis" and originally made flies and tying tools but is now a proven rod maker as well. www.templeforkflyrods.com
10. Seven others (2)Seven other rod makers are tied at two world records apiece.
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