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On a day when the tuna bite explodes, some of Stanczyk’s anglers turn to 10-weight fly rods and flies tied to resemble pilchards.—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 Soon thereafter, a gear fishing pal of yours gifted you an old, unused fly rod, and that totally grabs a hold of you and completely directs the rest of your life.—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026 This fly rod outfit is basically a one-and-done kit for getting out on the water fast and takes the guesswork out of learning all the ins and outs of fly fishing gear.—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025 The pair would then make their way to the nearest trout stream, fly rods in hand, and wait for the sun to come up.—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fly rod