Fly angler holding a trout with a Cortland Guide Series fly rod
Performance Fly Rods

Guide Series Rods

Freshwater, Euro Nymph, and Saltwater models built for dependable performance across the water you fish most.

Guide Series fly rods are built with lightweight, fast-action graphite blanks for responsive casting and dependable control across freshwater, Euro nymphing, and saltwater applications. Each 4-piece rod packs easily for travel and storage, while aluminum reel seats, dual locking reel seat nuts, included Cordura rod tubes, and a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty give anglers a reliable setup for the water they fish most. Select models include fighting butts for added control on heavier setups.

 
 
Rod Style Available Sizes
Guide Series Freshwater Freshwater 7' 3 wt, 8' 4 wt, 10' 4 wt, 9' 5 wt, 9' 6 wt, 9' 7 wt, 9' 8 wt
Guide Series Euro Nymph Euro Nymph 10' 3 wt, 10.5' 3 wt
Guide Series Saltwater Saltwater 9' 8 wt
Nymph Series European Style Nymphing 2 wt and 3 wt options in 10', 10.5', and 11' lengths
Competition MKII Euro Style Nymphing 2 wt, 3 wt, 4 wt, and 5 wt options
Tip: Use the chart above to compare each rod family by style and available size before choosing the right setup.
Cortland Guide Series fly rods on a weathered stump