Fly Rods
Prestige G-XS Graphene Fly Rods
Did you know you can save up to 20% or more on all Snowbee Fly rods, reels and fly lines, when you purchase them together as a 'Perfectly Balanced' Outfit
Over the years, fly rod technology has taken occasional quantum leaps forward. First the move from split cane to fibreglass; then the next move to carbon fibre, and now, the latest development – Graphene! This amazing new technology really is a ‘game changer’ and propels Snowbee to the top of the leader board, in terms of performance and innovation.
Graphene was first discovered and isolated in 2010, by two researchers in the Physics Department of Manchester University, who went on to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics, for their discovery. Graphene really is a game-changer. In its raw form it consists of a two-dimensional, carbon sheet just one atom thick, yet 200 times stronger than steel! It is the lightest material on earth and at the molecular level, Graphene is one million times smaller than the diameter of a human hair!
10215 Prestige G-XS 9ft #6 Fly Rod
A few years ago the latest technology was Nano Carbon rods. The principle was that the smaller, 'round profile' nano
molecules added to the epoxy resin, were able to penetrate every void within the carbon fibre mat, far better than long-chain epoxy resin molecules. This innovation to reinforce resins, created a prepreg material, with a flexural strength and modulus, far higher than that of conventional resin. This resulted in fly rod blanks that were lighter, crisper and more precise in action than anything previously achievable and a blank so close to 'unbreakable' in normal use as it is possible to achieve.
This principle has been taken one stage further, with the new Graphene resin technology, as Graphene atoms are 300 times smaller than the smallest nanoparticle, resulting in an even denser carbon mat, with virtually no air pockets, enhanced by the use of autoclave ovens, which ‘bake’ the blanks under high pressure, to further expel any air pockets.
Prestige 4-pce Travel Fly Rods
The lightweight aluminium reel fittings have a hard anodised silver/gold finish and feature stunning maple burl wood inserts.
This beautiful wood displays a range of colours and grain patterns, making each rod quite unique and individual. The rich bronze colour of the blanks is complemented by self-colour whippings with a subtle, single band of bronze whipping.
Prestige G-XS Graphene Fly Rods
4-piece ultra-lightweight Graphene carbon blanks
Fast action with high lift snakes for extreme distance casting
New Snowbee Graphene, high-modulus carbon technology
Deep bronze finish with matching whippings
Anodised silver/gold aluminium reel seat with maple burl wood inserts
Snowbee Original Purchaser Lifetime Guarantee
Ultra-lightweight River and Brook series: 7' 6" #1 and 7'#2
When you want to ‘fish light’ it doesn’t get much lighter than this! Our two new Ultralight models are fitted with the European style tapered handle, with burl wood collar, allowing sensitive control, with one finger running up onto the blank. The perfect choice for the ultimate in Light weight precision casting and presentation.
Lightweight River Dry Fly & Nymph series: 9' 6" #3, 10' #2, 10' #3 and 11' #3
Our river dry fly and nymph rods are aimed squarely at the ‘light line’ specialist who has come to appreciate the need for sensitive control, and extreme accuracy with a feel to match, when ‘fishing light’.
River & small Stillwater series: 8' #4, 9' #4, 9' #5, 10' #4 and 10' #5
Our river and stillwater series covers a wealth of fishing opportunities….finesse, accuracy and balance are all that’s asked of a good rod and these offer all of that and more. The range caters for every application and the blanks are purpose made for power, but with a tip flex in play, sufficient to soak up all charges so that fish caught, especially on barbless, are far less likely to come off.
Stillwater, Reservoir & large river series: 9' #6, 9' 6" #7, 10' #6 and 10' #7
The most powerful blanks in the new Prestige range. Unleash the hidden energy in these rods with a smoothness you will not believe. The new Graphene construction provides a smoothness unsurpassed by any other material. You will quickly come to appreciate the unrivalled power and control, only available with this remarkable new Graphene technology. All designed with progressive tip action and sufficient flex to generate maximum line speed and distance, as well as holding onto hooked fish, with a vastly reduced risk of losing them in play.
Spectre® RMX Fly Rods
The amazing Spectre® Fly Rod range, launched in 2017, has been upgraded for 2019! Incorporating the very latest American Tackle Microwave Stripper Guides for the ultimate line control performance.
Snowbee were the first UK company to incorporate American Tackle’s Microwave guide system into a range of spinning rods back in 2014. The resulting line control was nothing short of spectacular... and got us thinking whether the same technology could be applied to fl y rods. Having worked closely with American Tackle since those early days, the new Microwave Fly Rod guides were finally launched in mid-2018.
The principle behind the Microwave guide system is really very simple. When a fly line shoots, it is leaving the rod tip at approximately 50-60 mph. In the ideal world there would be nothing to restrict this movement, allowing maximum line speed and distance. In reality, the friction through the rings, coupled with the ‘line-slap' as coils snake up off the ground or a stripping basket, reduce this line speed considerably, as using conventional stripper guides, the line coils are merely decreased, as they travel up through the rings. What the Microwave stripper guide does, is immediately 'tame' these coils, allowing the fly line to travel the rest of the way up through the guide train, in an almost straight line, hence reducing point contact with the rings, and therefore friction, to allow increased line speed. What was also immediately apparent to us when testing the first prototypes, was just how much straighter the final presentation was, allowing not only increased distance, but also better line control and accuracy.
Spectre RMX Fly Rod & Spectre Reel
The Spectre range, takes this to a whole new level. The fine profile blanks use predominantly 40 ton carbon fibre, blended with a small amount of 36 ton, to deliver the precise crisp, middle-to-tip action we required. The result is a fly rod that loads and unloads more precisely and smoothly, to provide that 'light in the hand', balanced feel that all fly rod designers strive for. To ensure this precise blank design is not altered in any way, we use an ‘un-ground’, natural finish. Precise engineering of the carbon matt lay-up produces a double-helical 'hoop pattern' in the carbon fibre and leaving this intact, adds strength to the blank, whilst making the rod lighter, more durable and providing enhanced performance.
The modern action and performance, is matched by the contemporary finish. Compare a Spectre rod next to other brands – we don’t cover-up any blank blemishes with coats of paint and we don’t use opaque epoxy to mask sloppy guide whippings. We use natural finish blanks, clear matt varnish and transparent thread coatings that let our careful workmanship shine through.
The clear matt varnish allows the beauty of the carbon fibre pattern to show through, while the matt finish eliminates ‘rod flash’ in bright conditions. Matching, self-colour whippings and the latest superlight, matt black aluminium reel seats complete the understated look. These new-look rods are bound to turn heads, but make no mistake, the Spectre fly rods are designed to catch fish, not fishermen… although their entire look is bound to appeal to the serious fly fisher looking for every advantage over his or her quarry, without having to spend a fortune or worry about ‘shelf appeal’.
Built with stainless steel guides with a super-hard titanium coating, providing less line friction through the rings. The latest American Tackle MW18 Microwave guides feature their hard, black diamond finish, with high grade Nanolite ring liners, to reduce weight and friction to the minimum, while the snake guides are high-lift, American pattern, with oversize hayfork tip rings, to maximise line speed.
The Spectre RMX rods also feature ‘angler friendly’ touches like alignment dots to quickly line-up your fly rod sections and self-indexing reel seats, with a small diamante ‘marker’ to quickly get your reel on the rod, allowing you to concentrate on the fishing.
Oversize Hayfork Tips
Spectre RMX MW18 Rod Ring
10012 Spectre RMX Fly Rod 8’ 6" #5
The perfect small river or brook rod, but equally suitable for small stillwaters, where a slightly softer action allows a more delicate presentation, when seeking ‘spooky’ fish.
10012 Spectre RMX Fly Rod 8' 6" #5
10011 Spectre RMX Fly Rod 9’ #5
10013 Spectre RMX Fly Rod 9' #6
Ideal for rivers and small stillwaters, where a slightly faster action and additional power is required for longer distance casting.
10013 Spectre RMX Fly Rod 9' #6
10014 Spectre RMX Fly Rod 9' 6" #7
10016 Spectre RMX Fly Rod 10' #7
The ever popular rods of choice for larger rivers, stillwaters and reservoirs. Both models have massive reserves of power, allowing those extra few yards to reach the fish previously just out of range.
10014 Spectre RMX Fly Rod 9' 6" #7
10018 Spectre RMX Fly Rod 10' #5
10015 Spectre RMX Fly Rod 10' #6
Two ‘Loch Style’ rods, the smaller rod being ideal for lighter line fishing, particularly dry-fly and top of the water styles, while the #6 model is designed for more general loch style fishing for brown trout and rainbows, where a more powerful rod is required.
10018 Spectre RMX Fly Rod 10' #5
10019 Spectre Saltwater/Predator RMX Fly Rod 9’ #8
With the ever increasing popularity of saltwater, carp and pike fly fishing we have included a Saltwater Predator model to the Spectre range. This is not just the standard rod with a different logo! Purpose-designed for the requirements of these fly fishing disciplines, the blanks have steeper tapers and thicker wall profiles to handle the larger, more powerful fish likely to be encountered.
Brushed aluminium-finish reel seat and high chrome guides, make the Spectre SP stand out from the crowd!
10019 Spectre Saltwater/Predator RMX Fly Rod 9' #8
Diamond² Fly Rods
Since 1994, the name ‘Diamond Fly’, has been synonymous with Snowbee and has built a loyal following amongst fly fishers.
Our top-selling Diamond² range incorporates the very latest thinking in fly rod design and material technology. The rods retain the same crisp, middle-to-tip action of their predecessors and still represent exceptional value for money for a rod of this quality. Using our well-tried ‘Tri-modulus carbon’ technology produces a blank that is fast and light.4
The range has been designed with a particular fishing application in mind. In addition to river, small stillwater and reservoir rods, we also have longer, lower line weight models, appealing to river fishers who favour the lighter Eastern European and Czech nymph styles of fishing.
Finished in a lustrous deep olive colour, with self-colour whippings, subtle gold graphics and brushed aluminium reel seats, with olive green burl wood insert complementing the colour of the blanks. Combine all of these and you have a rod with classic and timeless appeal.
Every rod comes with matching olive cotton-drill rod bag and a strong cordura covered rod tube embossed with our leather ‘fly’ logo.
Combine all of these and you have a rod with classic and timeless appeal. The oversize ‘Sic’ lined stripper rings, hard chrome, high lift snakes and oversize hayfork tip rings allow maximum line speed and the overall finish simply oozes casting performance. Every rod comes complete with matching olive cotton-drill rod bag and a strong Cordura covered rod tube embossed with our leather ‘fly’ logo. With the Snowbee Lifetime guarantee for the ultimate confidence in prestigious construction and finish – the Snowbee Diamond² rods represent the best value, broad range of rods we have ever produced.
Latest in carbon design and technology
Multiple 4 piece blanks
Finished in lustrous olive green colour
High quality cork handles
Burl wood insert reel seats
Lightweight,up-locking, anodised Diamond design reel seat
SiC lined stripper rings, high-lift snakes and oversize tip rings for effortless casting performance
Snowbee Original Purchaser Lifetime Guarantee
10156 Diamond2 Rod with Spectre Reel
Classic Fly Rods
The Classic Fly Rod range has proved as popular with customers just starting out in fly fishing as they have for those just looking for a great rod at an affordable price.
Classic Fly Rods 4_pce
Fast action blanks, generate high line speed for maximum distance
Lined stripper rings, high lift snake intermediates and oversize Hayfork tip rings
A-Grade cork handles, Full wells on #6-#8 rods, Cigar on lighter weight
Lightweight black aluminium reel fitting
Fixed butt extension on #6-#8 weight rods
Finished in a rich hazel colour, with matching whippings
All Classic Fly Rods come with our Original Purchaser’s Lifetime Guarantee
This range includes our ever popular 7ft #5-6 Classic Junior Rod, which has become just that… a Classic and one of our biggest selling fly rods! Designed initially with juniors in mind, it has been universally adopted by small stream anglers. Its short length and higher line rating, has been designed for faster loading in small hands and it has proved ideal for brook fishing, particularly in windy conditions.
8ft 6ins and 9ft Classic Rods
Ideal all-rounders, whether fishing rivers or small still-waters, these two models provide effortless casting for all-day fishing pleasure. Sensitive tips, but with enough reserves of power to tame larger fish.
9ft 6ins & 10ft Classic Rods
Longer, more powerful rods designed for larger still-waters and reservoirs, where additional distance is required. The middle to tip action delivers effortless power and distance. Also make ideal single-handed Salmon or Grilse rods for the river.
Classic Fly Fishing Kits
The Snowbee Classic Fly Fishing Kits are available in eight popular rod sizes, each one in high modulus, lightweight graphite, with high-lift snake guides for effortless casting, plus an A-Grade cork handle. A new lightweight aluminium reel seat and a quality cloth rod bag is also included. Each kit comes complete with a matching Snowbee Classic fly reel, and a weight forward profile, Classic floating fly line, providing the ideal components for a perfectly balanced outfit. Backing and fly line are already pre-loaded and the tapered leader attached, so all you have to do is choose a fly, tie it on... and go fishing!
Available in 8 models, our kits include:
Our 4-pce Classic Fly Rod – A high modulus, lightweight graphite fly rod, with an easy action for effortless casting.
High-lift snake guides, A-grade cork handle, lightweight graphite reel seat and a quality cloth rod bag.
Lightweight graphite fly reel with off-set drag, pre-loaded with backing, fly-line and leader.
Snowbee Classic Floating fly line in weight-forward profile.
10230 Classic Fly Fishing Kit 7' #4
The perfect outfit for small brooks and streams where a delicate, stealthy approach is essential.
10231 Classic Junior Fly Fishing Kit 7' #6
One of the smallest kits in our range aimed squarely at juniors starting out in fly fishing. The shorter length and lighter weight will not overload small wrists, while the heavier line weight allows quick loading of the rod at short distance. This helps teach youngsters what a loading rod feels like.
10232 Classic Fly Fishing Kit 8' 6" #5
Ideal for rivers or small stillwaters and makes a great starter kit for juniors taking up the sport.
10233 Classic Fly Fishing Kit 9' #5
The next step up from the smaller models, this combines for an ideal river or lightweight, small stillwater kit.
10234 Classic Fly Fishing Kit 9' #6
A good all-round kit equally at home on the river, small stillwater or lake.
10235 Classic Fly Fishing Kit 9' 6" #7
An ideal larger stillwater, lake or reservoir kit. The longer and heavier weight provides lots of power for that extra distance often required on larger waters.
10236 Classic Fly Fishing Kit 10' #7
The perfect rod for larger still waters, or single-handed salmon and sea-trout applications. The crisp middle to tip action provides effortless distance casting and plenty of reserves of power to play larger fish. Ideal for bank and boat fishing.
10237 Classic Saltwater & Predator Fly Fishing Kit 9' #8
With the increasing popularity of saltwater fly fishing around our shores, these are designed exclusively with the more powerful saltwater and predatory fish in mind. The steeper taper on the rod blank, coupled with a thicker blank wall, allows these rods to cope with the best of the powerful fish likely to be encountered! Equally suitable for predatory fish, like pike, or as a single handed salmon or sea-trout rod.
Snowbee Combi Outfits
“A complete fly rod, reel & line combination – guaranteed perfectly matched and guaranteed value for money.”
Our selection of Combi Outfits can be chosen on a ‘mix and match’ basis as below, with each kit comprising of a Fly Rod, Fly Reel and one or more fly lines from our range, and offering a saving of 20% on the individual item prices- ask your local dealer or contact Snowbee for details. This promotion is only available in the UK.
Prestige G-XS Combi Outfit
For the ultimate Fly Rod, Reel and Line combination, which is perfectly matched & balanced, choose our Prestige Combi Outfit.
Spectre® RMX Combi Outfit
The Spectre RMX range offers superb performance without having to spend a fortune or worry about ‘shelf appeal’!
Diamond² Combi Outfit
For a mid-range outfit combining stunning performance with serious value for money, choose our Diamond² Combi Outfit.
Classic Combi Outfit
For those just taking up the sport, or for more experienced anglers looking for a performance outfit at a budget price, choose our Classic Combi Outfit.
Snowbee Combi Outfit Examples (This promotion only available in the UK)
PRESTIGE G-XS COMBI OUTFIT
EXAMPLE 1
Prestige G-XS 8' #4 fly rod
+ Prestige Gold #3/4 fly reel
+ XS-Plus Thistledown² #2/5 fly line
RRP £653.00
Combi Outfit Price
ONLY £522.40
Save £130.60!
EXAMPLE 2
Prestige 10' #7 fly rod
+ Prestige Gold #7/8 fly reel
+ Prestige Gold #7 fly line
RRP £735.00
Combi Outfit Price
ONLY £588.00
Save £147.00!
SPECTRE® RMX COMBI OUTFIT
EXAMPLE 1
Spectre® RMX 10' #7 fly rod
+ Spectre® #7/8 Cassette fly reel outfit, with 3 spare spools
+ 4 x XS-Plus #7 fly lines
RRP £666.00
Combi Outfit Price
ONLY £532.80
Save £133.20!
EXAMPLE 2
Spectre® 14 #9/10 Spey rod
+ Geo-S #8/10 fly reel
+ 2D Spey line
RRP 758.00
Combi Outfit Price
ONLY £606.40
Save £151.60!
DIAMOND² COMBI OUTFIT
EXAMPLE 1
Diamond² 9ft #4 fly rod
+ Spectre® #3/4 fly reel
+ Delicate Presentation Floating #4 fly line
RRP £371.00
Combi Outfit Price
ONLY £296.80
Save £74.20!
EXAMPLE 2
Diamond² 10ft #7 fly rod
+ Onyx #7/9 fly reel
+ Spectre Distance #7 Fly Line
RRP £337.00
Combi Outfit Price
ONLY £269.60
Save £67.40!
CLASSIC COMBI OUTFIT
EXAMPLE 1
Classic 9' #5/6 fly rod
+ Classic #5/6 fly reel
+ Classic #6 Floating Line
RRP £142.98
Combi Outfit Price
ONLY £114.38
Save £28.60!
EXAMPLE 2
Classic 13' #8/9 Salmon Spey rod
+ Classic #8/9 fly reel
+ Classic #8/9 Salmon fly line
RRP £244.98
Combi Outfit Price
ONLY £195.98
Save £49.00!
Simply choose your Rod, Reel and Fly Line from the options above and then deduct 20% from the total, for the ‘Snowbee Combi Outfit’ price!
Call Snowbee on 01752 334933 for your nearest stockist and full details.