A complete fly fishing kit with a 9-foot 5-weight rod, reel, floating line, leader and case. People pick it as a first fly rod that is good enough to keep using for trout and small bass.
Specs
- Rod: 9'0", 5-weight, 4-piece, medium-fast graphite
- Reel: Redington Crosswater 4/5/6, polymer frame, carbon disc drag
- Line: RIO Mainstream WF5F floating (maker's feature list also mentions an 8 wt line; the 8 wt kit is a separate model)
- Leader: RIO Powerflex 0X tapered
- Case: nylon case that holds the rod and reel
- Also sold: 9' 8-weight version for bigger bass, salmon and salt water
- Warranty: 1 year (per maker page)
- Price on maker site: $279.99 (Oct 2026)
- Maker-site rating: 4.85 from 20 reviews (Oct 2026)
What reviewers say
We found no independent long-term test. Owner reviews on the maker's site are strong and mostly say the same things: fair price for a starter kit, solid build, and a rod that casts well. Several owners bought it as a gift for a new angler. MidCurrent covered the kit's launch as a beginner-friendly package. Retailers position it for new and average fly anglers rather than experts.
Good
- Everything needed to start in one box
- Medium-fast rod is forgiving for new casters
- Reel has a real disc drag
- Name-brand RIO line
Not so good
- Short 1-year warranty on the kit compared with many rods
- Crosswater reel is basic
Who it's for
New fly anglers heading to trout streams, ponds or small rivers. Skip it if you already cast well and want a higher-end rod.
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-19. Specs from the maker; review notes summarized in our own words.