Picking a fly rod that’s best for you is no easy task. With so many quality rods to pick and choose from it’s difficult to make the right choice.

In 2001, I chose the Diamondback Rod Company to build my rods because of their professionalism in rod design, finish, quality of rod blanks and their reputation for standing behind their product. I wasn’t disappointed.

For the first time since the Fisher Rod Company went out of business, I’m really excited about our new 9 foot, four piece 5/6 and 6/7 rods that I feel rank at the top with any rod on the market. That’s a bold statement, but I feel we can back it up.

These rods are built with the highest modulus graphite on the market today. I designed them with strong butt sections for added power when long casts are in order, when using large heavily weighted flies and especially during windy conditions that are so common on stillwater. I don’t believe there is a rod out there that will fish better than this rod especially with the soft tip that all my rods are known for.

For 2009, I'm adding TFO[Temple Fork Outfitters] to my series of fly rods, not just for stillwater fly fishermen, but for the stream and river anglers as well.

The 9 foot, 4 piece, 6 weight rod is a cannon. This rod will make the long cast easier, will cut through a wind and handle big flies and heavy tippets with ease.

The other rod they are building for me is a 9 foot, 2 piece, 6 weight rod that will handle all the necessary conditions you will face on still or moving water, but at a less expensive price.
I have fished each of these rods and I'm convinced you will find the quality in performance both casting and playing big trout that you rarely plan for, but seem to show up when you least expect them to take your fly.

Each rod comes with a lifetime guarantee to replace the broken parts as long as the manufacturer is still in business. Without the overhead of owning a fly shop, you will find these rods are priced well below the top rods on sale in the marketplace today. No one can match the price for the performance. If you have questions please call me direct. I know you won’t be disappointed.

CORTLAND DIAMOND BACK SERIES

Note: By using fluorocarbon tippets and a loop knot to tie the fly to the tippet in conjunction with a soft tip rod, you can use heavier tippets reducing the risk of break-offs

Three Piece Rod Tube

These are padded rod tubes, built by the Diamondback Rod Co. for 3 piece rods, perfect for travel or just storing your rod for the off months when it isn't being used.

One Rod Three Piece Rod Tube