StreamDance Metolius fly rods:
- Blanks constructed with G.Loomis' proprietary graphite blends in satin olive finish
- 8 models in 2 Presentation and 5 High Line Speed actions, plus a super-lightweight Trout Spey version for two-handed casting
• Presentation 3-piece rods - 7' #3; 8 #3
• High Line Speed 4-piece rods - 8'6" #4; 9' #4; 8'6" #5; 9' #5; 9' #6
• Trout Spey 3-piece rod - 13'4" #5/6
- Features unique offset-oval reel seat, and an anodized aluminum olive-colored insert to match the blank - on the Presentation rods is an trout engraving; the High Line Speed and Trout Spey rods are engraved with the G.Loomis 'Fear No Fish' logo
- Hopkins & Holloway stripper and hard chrome single foot snake guides
 

Actions:
- Presentation: Ideal for spring creeks, flat water or tailwater rivers where short, accurate casts with super light tippets are needed. For anglers who have a slower, smoother power casting stroke and prefer a softer flex and easy loading.
- High Line Speed: Moderately stiff with moderate-fast tapers to give anglers extended casting distance, yet with a soft enough tip for short, accurate casting. Designed to generate higher line speed to deliver casts in windy conditions.
- Max Line Speed: For aggressive casters who demand fast casting cycle time - perfect of drift boat fishing where quick, accurate casts are a must. Provides anglers with maximum distance and maximum line speed.
 

Common Features:
- Premium Portuguese cork grips
- "Roman numeral-style' bands on butt section to quickly identify rod weight
- Each comes with a soft rod sock and a Cordura-covered, screw top case.
 

Fishing Situations:
— Small Spring Creek & Brooks: Fishing small spring creeks and brooks is always a joy, enhanced when using rods that load short, in the 15- to 35-foot ranges. Line speed should be slower for delicate and accurate presentations of the very tinniest of dry flies and nymphs. Models to try:
GLX Presentation: 8' #2 - 3pc; 7'9" #3 - 3pc and 7'9" #4 - 3pc
Metolius Presentation: 7' #3 - 3pc and 8' #3 - 3pc
 

— Medium Spring Creeks & Small Streams: Fishing small streams and medium size
spring creeks often challenge the angler to extend casts approaching 45 feet. Slightly longer rod lengths help make casting tasks and line control mends easier. Light lines in three and four weights are the norm when the utmost in accuracy and presentation is needed, using flies from #14 down to #24, with 5X to 8X tippets. Models to try:
GLX - Presentation: 8'8" #3 - 3pc; 7'9" #4 - 3pc; 8'6" #4 - 4pc
 

— Large Spring Creeks & Slow Water: When fishing large spring creeks or slow moving
bodies of water, standing in relative openness exposes the angler to spooking fish. Longer range, soft presentation casts become a must under these conditions. Delicacy and accuracy are still at a premium, but enough power is needed to turn over longer leaders with a wide range of fly sizes. These are also great rods for early morning fishing on ponds with trout-sipping emergers. Models to try:
GLX Presentation: 9' #4 - 4pc; 9 #5 - 4pc
 

— Small Streams & Fast Water: Early season high water causes small creeks to flow much faster than later in the year. Often at these times, weighted nymphs are the ticket to success, and it is helpful to have a small rod with enough backbone to punch out these small weighted flies. Also, for casting dries on windy days, a faster tempo casting cycle will keep the fly on the water more minutes of the day. GLX High Line Speed: 8'3" #3 - 3pc
 

— Medium Streams & Fast Water/Large Spring Creeks & Windy Conditions: Four weight rods in 8- and 9-foot lengths are becoming increasingly the most dominant player in the trout angler's arsenal. The slightly more powerful designs within the High Line Speed range help create tight loops, controlled and accurate casts. When the wind picks up, take command on larger spring creeks with these positive casting rods. Models to try:
GLX High Line Speed: 8'6" #4 - 4pc; 9' #4 - 4pc; 8'6" #5 - 4pc
Metolius High Line Speed: 8'6" #4 - 4pc; 9' #4 - 4pc; 8'6" #5 - 4pc
 

- Large Rivers, Lakes & All Weather: Big dries, strike indicators, streamers, weighted
flies, long leaders, sinking tips, split shot, multi flies, long casts from float tubes, and even without much wind, are all buggers to cast. That's why you need the extra horsepower of the High Line Speed rods. Should all the stars and mayflies align and the conditions get calm, the fine diameter tips can still protect light tippet, granted, not as well as the Presentation actions, but for trout fishing versatility, nothing beats these rods. Models to try:
GLX High Line Speed: 9' #5 - 4pc; 9' #6 - 4pc; 9'6" #5 - 4pc; 9'6" #6 - 4pc; 10' #5 - 4pc; 10' #6 - 4 pc
Metolius High Line Speed: 9' #5 - 4pc; 9' #6 - 4pc
 

— Strong Wind & Technical Pocket Water: When big winds find you on the water, you need a cast that slices through it like a hot knife through butter. The oftentimes, fast and frantic situation of casting streamers to the bank out of a drift boat is made easier with a rod that allows you to react quickly. The faster you can false cast to re-position the fly inches from shore keeps the fly in the zone more consistently. Also, when chucking weighted nymphs long ways with what amounts to a cotton ball for a strike indicator, you need power to spare. Models to try:
GLX Max Line Speed: 9' #5 - 4pc