Another common thread across the test was the fly line ... casting drills. Each tester was given a lane with targets measured at 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80 feet. We tested every rod for distance ...

Over time, they’ve really dialed in the best action to blend casting feel and casting distance while generating insane line speeds. They also worked hard to make fly rods as light as possible.

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