Big fish, big fly. While not always the case, this rule does ring true for many warm water and saltwater fisheries with anglers casting larger flies than ever before. With a powerful but comfortable casting action, the PAYLOAD series of rods are designed to help anglers cast those heavy lines and big flies more effectively. Whether launching a double-articulated streamer to the far bank with the 689-4 or dredging the Sacramento Delta with the 989-4, anglers will notice how easy it is to hurl a heavy line and big fly with the PAYLOAD.
Featuring a fast action for casting large flies and very powerful tip to help pick up heavy lines off the water, the PAYLOAD is tuned for the extreme. These powerful mid sections then transition to a more forgiving butt that allows for a slower and more relaxed casting stroke that reduces fatigue. This softer butt section also allows for more leverage while fighting fish, making it easier to gain ground on hard fighting species. The slightly shorter lengths offer a more effortless cast through a shorter lever and is better for landing fish out of a boat over a traditional 9’0” rod.
Features:
KonneticHD Technology®
Tannin blank color
Burgundy primary thread wraps with Bronze trim wraps
Tangle Free Fuji ceramic stripper guides
Oversized hard chromed snake guides and tip-top
Heavy duty aluminum up-locking reel seat to withstand rugged environments
Super Plus full-wells cork handle
Cork composite fighting butt with extended 3” rear grip on the 10+ and 11+ sizes
Black ballistic rod tube with embroidered logo
Benefits:
Tailored for casting large or wind resistant flies
Increased pick-up of heavy line offf the water
More leverage for fighting powerful fish
Model |
Rod Handle |
Length |
Rod Line Weight |
Tube Size |
Grain Weight |
Flies |
689-4 PAYLOAD |
Super Plus Full-Wells |
8ft 9in |
6+ |
31 5/8 in |
200 - 230 gr |
Trout streamers and light duty bass bugs |
789-4 PAYLOAD |
Super Plus Full-Wells |
8ft 9in |
7+ |
31 5/8 in |
230 - 270 gr |
Boogle bugs to large trout streamers |
889-4 PAYLOAD |
Super Plus Full-Wells |
8ft 9in |
8+ |
31 5/8 in |
270 - 320 gr |
Minnows, clousers, whistlers, and poppers |
989-4 PAYLOAD |
Super Plus Full-Wells |
8ft 9in |
9+ |
31 5/8 in |
320 - 370 gr |
Pike flies, large poppers, and large baitfish |
1090-4 PAYLOAD |
Super Plus Full-Wells |
9ft |
10+ |
31 5/8 in |
370 - 420 gr |
Pike flies up to 12” |
1193-4 PAYLOAD |
Extended Full-Wells |
9ft 3in |
11+ |
31 5/8 in |
420 - 480 gr |
Musky flies 12” + |