A hand-built rod made with the best components, superior workmanship, and an exacting attention to detail
Coming from a carbon or standard glass fly rod, when you switch up to a FastGlass rod from Swift Fly Fishing, you instantly notice two things: the meticulous, handmade craftsmanship, and the superior play of the tough specialized rod. Delivering smooth, accurate, and just plain beautiful casting, the 6wt 686 FastGlass Fly Rod feels like no other rod we've held before. Handling a variety of line weights and flies with ease, the 686 is the perfect rod for trying out different types of casts in different waters—and landing big fish. And if you’re a beginner who picks this your first rod? All we can say is, “Lucky you.”
Features
A high-performance fiberglass rod regarded by pros and aficionados as the best glass 6wt available
Rod made from FastGlass II™, an industry-leading fiber specifically engineered for fly rod production
Fibers in FastGlass are only 8 microns thick for a tighter, more precise, and stronger fly rod
FastGlass II has a higher strength-to-weight ratio than carbon fiber or graphite rods
Rods can endure more acute and severe bends than the carbon fiber rods and standard glass rods
Rod blanks are finished with a paint and clear coat that render them incredibly scratch-resistant and durable
Grip made from high-quality Portuguese cork
Precise ferrule system allows for easy replacement if you ever break a tip
Each rod is handcrafted, one at at time in Swift Fly Fishing’s Wanaka studio in New Zealand
