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Dave's Signature 5 wt Travel Fly Rod is the first in a series of custom crafted fly rods. Almost 2 years in research and field testing, the 9' 5 wt. 4 pc. is arguably the perfect all purpose trout rod for both rivers and and lakes. The handsome IM-6 graphite is finished in deep green and appointed with stainless snake guides and a SIC stripping guide all wrapped in deep green.

The grip is finished in A-3 grade quality cork with a superfine shape. The up-locking Aluminum Anodized woven carbon in matte gunsmoke finish with back strap is complemented aesthetically with a nice Tiger maple wood insert. A hook keeper adds a touch of class as does the understated lettering in gold leaf.

The rod is supplied with a top quality dark green 4 section velour pouch. To protect your investment a beautiful aluminum rod tube with brass end caps and finished in the same deep green with gold lettering as the rod and a handsome synthetic leather protective tube sleeve with a cordura shoulder strap are included at no additional cost.

ROD WARRANTY:

Each rod sale carries a one time limited lifetime warranty for the original purchaser of the rod only. If the rod should change hands the warranty is void. A copy of the original invoice purchase receipt will be kept on file with Tight Lines and you will be immediately added to our register of warranty rod owners.

In the event of a failure for the rod to perform properly, simply return the complete rod, velour pouch and aluminum rod tube to Tight Lines, Massachusetts offices with a check or money order for $54.95. This charge is for shipping and handling. Once a warranty replacement rod is shipped your name will be deleted from our warranty protection files.

WHY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY? In light of today's replacement polices allowed by large rod manufactures Dave Botelho does not want to cheapen the quality of his rods because of escalating costs. The above warranty eliminates the frequent violators of the" Lifetime Rod Replacement Warranties" Dave Botelho's philosophy is that the purchaser has to bear some responsibility toward the care and treatment of their rod instead of placing the full responsibility on warranty policies of fortune 500 rod manufactures.

This easy casting medium action rod is ideal for nymphing, streamer fishing and will present a size #22 BlueWing Olive Dry fly with the precision of a surgeon.

The Rod alone weighs 3.8 ounces and when packed in it's aluminum rod tube measures just 29 1/2 long and 2 1/8 in diameter wide. ideal for carry on Air Travel, backpacking, hiking, ATV, or Horseback.

Dave's Signature Rod is being sold as a single rod with velour pouch and aluminum tube only, OR as a combo with a Teton Tioga #6 with a Standard Reel or Large Arbor Reel in your choice of color, Alpine Green, Gunsmoke, or Black. (A savings of $20.00 if purchased separately).

Dave,

My brother Don and his wife Duetta just returned from a fishing trip on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. Both of them have your Dave Botelho signature rods.

Don and Duetta used your 5wt

almost exclusively when fishing fresh water. Other than a large trout or Dolly Varden the guide knocked off, he said they didn't lose a single fish. He attributes that to the fact that the rod is flexible enough to act as a shock absorber and prevent the fish from breaking off. They caught quite a variety of fish including trout and Dolly Vardens on the Upper Kenai, King Salmon on the Lower Kenai, Coho or Silver Salmon in various places, Yellow Eye, Silvers and Black Bass in Seward Bay and Halibut, Cod and Skate in Saltwater. He couldn't say enough good things about your rod and reel combo. Obviously they didn't use the 5wt for Halibut or Kings.

PS-attached our some photos for your "Tight Lines Photo Gallery."

Dick Taylor - Tiverton. R.I.

Hi Dave:

I geared up your dark green Signature Rod and the green Tioga reel with the Teeny #5 weight forward line and went out in my back field to test it. That field is now mowed like a golf course for my practice area. It was a bit windy but I was able to cast 70 feet with ease and double haul to add another 10 feet. That line really slides well through the guides! The rod action is fast but delicate (not too whippy ) - a good blend as far as I am concerned. I like that you incorporated the dots to line up the sections. I got out my 6 weight mid range Sage rod (sells for $480 Canadian) that I have been using for trout to compare to it. I used the same reel and line on both. The sage rod was rated for a 6 wt line. You will be pleased to know that your signature rod was lighter, cast slightly further and had a smoother curve in it when stressed with the same tip weight. Your rod allowed me to shoot the line easier as well. I think you have a winner there!! With the excellent performance the price for your signature rod is very competitive as well ! I will certainly be recommending it to others. I also appreciate your advice on matching lines and reels for my fishing conditions. I can hardly wait for spring to come. I may also take it to Flowers River in Labrador to try on the big trout there next July. However I would hate to get that beautiful green and gold aluminum case scratched during the plane trip.

Dave's Signature 5 wt Travel Fly Rod Shop