There are some things you can never get enough of and the A-5 NS is just that kind product. It continues to be the most popular all around Trout Rod on the Market and even gets some high remarks when doing some small mouth fishing with the 7wt. This award winning series has been around for all of our 7 years and continues to surpass all expectations. Each of our 5pc fly rod offers high line-speed performance, convenience while traveling and a finish that rivals the high dollar fly rods of the world. Low-profile, tapered, tip-over-butt ferrules ensure a one-piece feel when casting and the upgraded Nickel Silver Reel Seat and Fuji style guides offer additional quality where it matters most. Hard Alloy stripping guides with SIC (silicon carbon) rings provide years of smooth line gliding while casting and stripping. Lightweight hard chrome snakes are all but bullet proof. Our freshwater A5 models sport a natural grain mahogany wood insert with a machined anodized Nickel Silver Reel Seat, up-locking fittings with a unique knurled finish. Using a blend of 30/36/40 ton Carbon makes the Rod Strong and light in hand, creating a series of rods that fish as well as they cast. The rods progressive action walks that fine line between long-casting power and up close presentation. Whether chasing small trout in brush-lined creeks or stalking the big rivers out West we've got the right model for you. Each rod comes with a Cordura-covered hard case and rod sock for added protection.  Take a look around and you'll find that comparable rods from our competitors sell for as much as $725 plus. Need more information? Check out the online review of how our original A-5 stacks up against the competition and then imagine something even better at less than half the cost.