Redington has partnered with Colorado brand Topo Designs to release a special-edition version of their Trailblazer rod. The new Topo and Redington collaboration rod features a topographic map design, a new pack, and an array of tackle.

You can view more about the product release here.

Scott Fly Rods announced the release of their newest rod, the Wave. It’s a fast-action rod family built for use in all water types, ranging in weights from 6 – 12. The Wave will retail for $675, and doesn’t replace any existing rod in Scott’s lineup. At a time when flagship rods are going for more than $1,000, the Wave’s price tag puts it in the mid-priced category.

You can view more photos and details of the Wave here.

If you’re interested in a new fly rod from an American builder, this feature on Maine Fly Company from Craig Raleigh over at Wide Open Spaces is worth your time to read. Raleigh goes into detail about the rods Jeff Davis, founder and CEO of Maine Fly Company, builds at his shop in Maine.

You can read the story here.