Esox Lucius

"Esox Lucius" is the first split cane fly rod specifically designed to handle the hard fighting Pike. With fly fishing for Pike becoming more and more popular we're very pleased with this rod.

The 'steely' taper incorporates a slightly swelled butt as well as hollowing to ensure the butt is meaty enough to handle big fish, yet still light enough to comfortably fish with throughout the day.

With the addition of a fighting butt and an uplocking reel fitting, you really do feel in control of the situation when playing a fish.

The rod is fitted with generous sized snake rings to make those fast darting strips that give the life to the fly seem even easier than ever.

This rod was designed to target pike on rivers. However, it is equally as happy aboard a boat on a reservoir, working it's way along drain on the levels or searching for Pike on you local canal.

"Esox Lucius" is available in either 7'6", 8' or 8'6" lengths, all two pieces and all capable of throwing an 8 weight line coupled with BIG flies.

The rod is finished to our usual standards and with the usual choice of whipping colours, although we really recommend deep green and golden yellow as a tribute to the Pike's camouflage.

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