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At the Rangeley Region Sports Shop, we offer a wide selection of fly rods for anglers of all skill levels and fishing styles, from tightline nymphing to delicate dry fly presentations. We stock fly rods from Sage, Douglas, Redington, and Echo, and we provide affordable beginner packages that include a rod, reel, backing, line, leader, and case.

In Maine flyfishing is defined as “casting and retrieving in a usual and ordinary manner.” Every flyfishing experience starts with a cast, and that means it starts with a fly rod. Fly rods began as bamboo, evolved into fiberglass, and now most anglers use graphite rods. While high-tech graphite rods dominate, some anglers still prefer bamboo and fiberglass.

Manufacturers design fly rods with various features and functions. Length and weight distinguish each rod, and flex is another key feature. Greater flex provides a softer, more sensitive feel when you catch fish and helps protect your tippet from breaking when you target bigger fish. Rods with less flex, known as fast action rods, pick up line quickly and create faster line speed, making them more user-friendly for beginners.

 - Sage produces a full line of core and specialty rods in Washington state. Anglers recognize Sage for its fast action rods and its long history of reliable, long-lasting fly rods.

 - Douglas is a newer company in the fly-fishing world, but its rod designers bring years of experience. Douglas offers high-quality, high-tech rods at lower prices than competitors. Their rods feel light in hand and deliver accurate casts.

 - Redington, a sister company to Sage, manufactures its rods overseas. We appreciate Redington’s range of lower-priced rods, which are ideal for beginners or anyone seeking a spare rod without a big price tag. 

  • douglas sky g at a maine fly shop
    Douglas SKY G 9' 5 wt 4 peice at a maine fly shop

    Douglas SKY G

    DOUGLAS OUTDOORS
    $845.00 - $895.00
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    $845.00 - $895.00
    $845.00

     The prestigious Douglas SKY G Fly Rod Series employs cutting-edge technology in its pursuit of fly rod perfection. It's incredibly light a...

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    $845.00 - $895.00
    $845.00 - $895.00
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    $845.00
  • douglas sky at a maine fly shop
    Douglas Sky fly rod with rod sock and carrying tube rangeley maine fly shop
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    Douglas Sky - ONLY ONE 9' 6# left at $575.00!!!

    DOUGLAS OUTDOORS
    $695.00
    $695.00 - $695.00
    $695.00
    $575.00 - $695.00
    $575.00 - $695.00
    $575.00

    This innovative four-piece freshwater and saltwater rod set is made from the latest generation of nano carbon matrix materials. SKY rods provide va...

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    $575.00 - $695.00
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    $575.00
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  • douglas dxf at a maine fly shop
    Douglas DXF fly rod with rod sock and tube rangeley maine fly shop
    Sale Sale

    Douglas DXF

    DOUGLAS OUTDOORS
    $499.00 - $669.00
    $499.00 - $669.00
    $499.00
    $350.00 - $669.00
    $350.00 - $669.00
    $350.00

    The DXF premium proven tapers combine a traditional fit and finish with a modern action and carbon matrix. DXF is suited to a wide range of spec...

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    $499.00 - $669.00
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    $499.00
    $350.00 - $669.00
    $350.00 - $669.00
    $350.00
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  • douglas lrs rod outdoors
    douglas lrs fly rod from the rangeley fly shop

    Douglas LRS

    DOUGLAS OUTDOORS
    $224.00 - $299.00
    $224.00 - $299.00
    $224.00 - $299.00
    $224.00

    Douglas Head Rod Designer Fred Contaoi has revolutionized the value expected from a fly rod with the LRS Fly Series, delivering high-end performa...

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    $224.00 - $299.00
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    $224.00 - $299.00
    $224.00
  • Segments of R8 Core reel on white background
    Sage R8 Core Fly Rod - Rangeley Region Sports Shop

    Sage R8 Core Fly Rods

    SAGE
    $1,050.00 - $1,050.00
    $1,050.00
    $1,050.00 - $1,050.00
    $1,050.00

      Introducing R8 CORE: the all-around, go-to rod that combines versatility and the latest in material technology. Born from Sage's passion for all ...

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    $1,050.00 - $1,050.00
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  • Sage Sonic rod close up of portion close to handle, colored green with white background
    Sage sonic fly rod
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    Sage Sonic Fly Rods

    SAGE
    $675.00
    $675.00 - $675.00
    $675.00
    $525.00
    $525.00 - $525.00
    $525.00

    Whether laying down dry flies with finesse or delivering streamers to distant reaches, the SONIC family of rods provides uncompromised versatility,...

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    $675.00
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    $525.00
    $525.00 - $525.00
    $525.00
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  • sage foundation from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop
    Sage Foundation - Rangeley Region Sports Shop

    Sage Foundation Fly Rods

    SAGE
    $495.00 - $495.00
    $495.00
    $495.00 - $495.00
    $495.00

    Sage Foundation Fly Rods The Foundation, Sage's entry-level rod series, is a quietly practical rod focused on the fundamentals of fly fishing. The ...

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    $495.00
  • Sage foundation fly rod at a maine fly shop
    Rod case, 4 sections of rod, line, and backing on white background

    Sage Foundation Outfit

    SAGE
    $695.00 - $695.00
    $695.00
    $695.00 - $695.00
    $695.00

    Sage Foundation Outfit The Foundation, Sage's entry-level rod series, is a quietly practical rod focused on the fundamentals of fly fishing. Light...

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    $695.00 - $695.00
    $695.00
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    $695.00
  • redington classic trout rod from Rangeley Maine fly fishing shop

    Redington - Classic Trout

    REDINGTON
    $199.99 - $199.99
    $199.99
    $199.99 - $199.99
    $199.99

    Designed especially for the trout angler. The moderate action of the rod provides the delicacy needed for technical spring creeks, yet packs enoug...

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    $199.99 - $199.99
    $199.99
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    $199.99
  • redington butterstick

    Redington Butterstick

    REDINGTON
    $279.99 - $279.99
    $279.99
    $279.99 - $279.99
    $279.99

    The BUTTER STICK brings nostalgic design from the days of shag carpet, roller disco, and Hendrix rippin’. And like all things good and vintage, it...

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    $279.99 - $279.99
    $279.99
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    $279.99
  • Douglas Upstream four piece fly fishing rod and carrying tube
    Douglas Upstream Rod Series - Rangeley Region Sports Shop

    Douglas Upstream Rod Series

    DOUGLAS OUTDOORS
    $439.00 - $529.00
    $439.00 - $529.00
    $439.00 - $529.00
    $439.00

    The new Upstream range from Douglas Outdoors brings four unique, ultra-lite fly rods to the river. Each rod is designed to have a minimum, but high...

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    $439.00 - $529.00
    $439.00 - $529.00
    $439.00 - $529.00
    $439.00
  • Douglas Upstream Plus - Rangeley Region Sports Shop
    Douglas Upstream Plus - Rangeley Region Sports Shop

    Douglas Upstream Plus

    DOUGLAS OUTDOORS
    $549.00 - $549.00
    $549.00
    $549.00
    $549.00 - $549.00
    $549.00

     The Douglas Upstream PLUS series has more power than the Douglas Upstream ultra-light line. It provides a fisherman with a secure up-locking ree...

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    $549.00 - $549.00
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    $549.00
  • douglas handle chart
    The Douglas ERA 4 piece fly rod and case

    Douglas ERA

    DOUGLAS OUTDOORS
    $149.00 - $169.00
    $149.00
    $149.00 - $169.00
    $149.00 - $169.00
    $149.00

    The ERA, Douglas's newest fly rod, was created to provide great performance at a price that is affordable to all anglers. Whether you're searchin...

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    $149.00 - $169.00
    $149.00
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    $149.00 - $169.00
    $149.00
  • Segment of Salt R8 Sage rod
    4 sections of Sage SALT R8 rod

    Sage Salt R8

    SAGE
    $1,100.00 - $1,100.00
    $1,100.00
    $1,100.00 - $1,100.00
    $1,100.00

    Although things move more slowly in saltwater environments, the fishing is faster, the pressure is greater, and the factors are more unpredictabl...

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    $1,100.00 - $1,100.00
    $1,100.00
    $1,100.00 - $1,100.00
    $1,100.00
  • Segment of a Sense Rod that has the handle on white background
    Four Sage Sense Sections
    Sold out

    Sage Sense

    SAGE
    $675.00 - $675.00
    $675.00
    $675.00 - $675.00
    $675.00

    EUROPEAN STYLE NYMPHING / MEDIUM ACTION The SENSE is the ideal tool for those trying to get the most out of their tight line methods. It is made e...

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    $675.00 - $675.00
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    $675.00 - $675.00
    $675.00
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  • Sage_MAVERICK_890-Angle on white background
    4 segments of Sage Maverick rod on white background

    Sage Maverick

    SAGE
    $675.00 - $675.00
    $675.00
    $675.00 - $675.00
    $675.00

    With Konnetic Technology, the MAVERICK has been built from the ground up to be fine-tuned to the demanding needs of saltwater specific applications...

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    $675.00 - $675.00
    $675.00
    $675.00 - $675.00
    $675.00
  • Handle portion of the Sage Igniter
    4 segments of Sage IGNITER on white background

    Sage Igniter

    SAGE
    $995.00 - $995.00
    $995.00
    $995.00 - $995.00
    $995.00

    The most demanding conditions require a different kind of tool Strong head wind? Fish at distance? Bulky rigs? Heavy sink-tips? The IGNITER is tune...

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    $995.00 - $995.00
    $995.00
    $995.00 - $995.00
    $995.00
  • handle section of sage dart fly rod
    3 sections of sage dart fly rod

    Sage Dart Fly Rod

    SAGE
    $825.00 - $825.00
    $825.00
    $825.00 - $825.00
    $825.00

    The small water DART features a short-range fast action for chasing wary trout in still and clear water, close quarters, or obstacle-ridden stream...

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    $825.00 - $825.00
    $825.00
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    $825.00
  • sage esn nymphing fly rod

    Sage ESN

    SAGE
    $995.00 - $995.00
    $995.00
    $995.00 - $995.00
    $995.00

    Our new ESN was designed specifically for European-style nymphing techniques developed to maximize catch rates. Built with a KonneticHD backbone, ...

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    $995.00 - $995.00
    $995.00
    $995.00 - $995.00
    $995.00
  • Handle close up of Sage Payload
    4 Sage Payload Fly Rod sections

    Sage Payload

    SAGE
    $675.00 - $675.00
    $675.00
    $675.00 - $675.00
    $675.00

    Big fish, big fly. While not always the case, this rule does ring true for many warmwater and saltwater fisheries with anglers casting larger flies...

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    $675.00 - $675.00
    $675.00
    $675.00 - $675.00
    $675.00
  • redington strike
    redington strike

    Redington Strike

    REDINGTON
    $349.99 - $349.99
    $349.99
    $349.99 - $349.99
    $349.99

    Love reading water? Strategically pick apart every pool and riffle? Determined to catch a fish in that hole despite all the challenging variables? ...

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    $349.99 - $349.99
    $349.99
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    $349.99
  • redington trailblazer
    Sold out

    Redington Trailblazer

    REDINGTON
    $249.99 - $249.99
    $249.99
    $249.99 - $249.99
    $249.99

    The all-new TRAILBLAZER is ready for anywhere you want to go because there are no good reasons to leave your flyrod at home. Sometimes the best fl...

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    $249.99 - $249.99
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    $249.99
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  • redington vise
    redington vise

    Redington Vice

    REDINGTON
    $219.99 - $219.99
    $219.99
    $219.99 - $219.99
    $219.99

    The VICE is a classically styled, fast-action rod range designed to be accessible to all anglers. The multi-modulus carbon fiber blanks offer incr...

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    $219.99 - $219.99
    $219.99
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    $219.99
  • rio predator
    rio predator

    Redington Predator

    REDINGTON
    $349.99 - $349.99
    $349.99
    $349.99 - $349.99
    $349.99

    The Predator is the ultimate fly rod for big flies, heavy lines, and aggressive-fighting fish. It features a powerful, intuitive fast action that ...

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    $349.99 - $349.99
    $349.99
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    $349.99

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