Instead of the term “entry level,” we prefer to describe our new Encounter rod outfits as “affordable awesomeness.” Built for the hardcore angler, yet priced with frugality in mind, the Encounter rod series combines state-of-the-art rod design with a smooth, crisp performance—packaged with a large arbor Encounter reel, the appropriate line, backing, leader, and a rod/reel case:
The 8'6" 5-weight (4-piece) is the best all-around freshwater rod for trout and light bass fishing and is considered to be the perfect first rod for any fly angler. Small streams, big rivers, or ponds and lakes, this new 8'6" 5-wt. Encounter rod outfit is the perfect answer to the question, “What’s the first rod I should buy?”
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Packaged with a size II Encounter reel, 5-wt. line, backing, 4X leader, and rod/reel case
The 9' 5-weight (4-piece) Encounter rod outfit is easily the best value-priced outfit of its kind. This is the perfect backup for an experienced traveling angler or for a new angler who plans to spend most of their time on bigger trout waters.
- Packaged with a large arbor Encounter reel (size II), weight-forward floating 5-wt. line, backing, leader, and rod/reel case.
The 9' 6-weight (4-piece) offers extra distance and power for targeting larger trout and can handle heavier flies and streamers.
- Packaged with a large arbor Encounter reel (size II), weight-forward floating 6-wt. line, backing, leader, and rod/reel case.
The rock-solid 9' 8-weight (4-piece w/ fighting butt) Encounter outfit has all the power and performance anyone could ask at a price that will have you wondering, what’s the catch? Backup or first big-game rod outfit, this is the finest you will ever buy at this price.
- Packaged with a size IV Encounter reel, 8-wt. line, backing, 2X leader, and rod/reel case.
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