• Built for the hardcore angler, yet priced with frugality in mind
• 4-piece
• 9' 5-wt. is an ideal rod for bigger trout waters
• Smooth, crisp performance
• Packaged with a size II Encounter reel, 5-wt. line, backing, 4X leader, and rod/reel case

Instead of the term “entry-level,” we prefer to describe our new Encounter rod outfits as “affordable awesomeness.” Built for the hardcore angler, yet priced with frugality in mind, the Encounter rod series combines state-of-the-art rod design with a smooth, crisp performance—packaged with a large arbor Encounter reel (size II), weight-forward floating 5-wt. line, backing, leader, and rod/reel case. The 9' 5-weight Encounter rod outfit is easily the best value-priced outfit of its kind. This is the perfect backup for an experienced traveling angler or for a new angler who plans to spend most of their time on bigger trout waters.