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Larger members of the minnow family, such as creek chub, can be caught on small dry flies or nymphs with a 3-weight fly rod and size 14 Humpy and Woolly Worm patterns.—Chad Mason, Outdoor Life, 3 June 2026 What about your fly rod display racks?—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for fly rod