The Essence FW fly rod series is our premium rod line, but still offered at an incredible price! This 4-piece rod series has a beautiful deep green finish with nicely appointed silver accents. The reel seat is nickel-plated with a hand-turned solid maple insert, making each rod a unique, one of a kind creation. The Essence FW fly rods are fitted with a premium "Grade A" cork handle and each rod is shipped with a custom designed aluminum carrying case. The Essence FW proprietary R-3 graphite design is our most progressive, providing any level of angler with the accuracy and smooth presentation required in the most challenging fishing conditions. The Essence FW rods are incredibly sensitive when making short casts, but have the power to reach out to far away targets. These are beautiful rods, and at just $199.00, they can be defined as nothing but "affordable luxury".

The Essence FW rod series comes with the following standard features:

• Ross proprietary R-3 graphite design
• Medium-fast action rod taper, perfect
  for any casting style
• 4-piece design - great for travel!
• Smooth casting, sensitive and precise
• Titanium oxide, super strong guides
• Rod piece alignment dots
• Nickel-plated reel seat with
  solid maple insert (3wt. - 6wt.),
  anodized aluminum reel seat (7wt. and up)
• Durable Grade A cork handle,
  half wells grip (3wt. - 6wt.),
  full wells grip with fighting butt
  (7wt. and up)
• Aluminum rod case and
  protective rod sock included
• Lifetime warranty

* Additional sizes available - Summer 2008