New for 2026: On February 3rd Sage Rods officially released the Arrow, a new mid-price point, all-water rod series that replaced the Sonic rod family. Like the Sonic, the Arrow was designed to be a versatile, fast action fly rod that gives anglers the ability to adapt to a variety of fishing situations and locations, and do so with a high-quality, American made fly rod that won’t cost you an …

New for 2026: Orvis has officially released its newest generation of the Recon rod series. Ever since the Recon series came out in 2015, it has gained a reputation for having high end performance, but at a price that was easier on your pocketbook. Retailing for $698, the gen 3 Recon is more expensive than the previous versions of Recon fly rods, but still retails at a price point that many can aff …