I love traditional fly rods, but they’re bulky, long and a pain to setup and travel with. This is an awesome little rod, it’s seen some big fish and been some crazy places with me, over the year and a half I’ve owned it. I’ll almost always end up fishing it more than my Clearwater. Same fun, less hassle. 10/10 🎣
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 255 reviews.
I mostly pack out to headwaters and remote areas to fly fish, so having a net that packs down tightly enough to fit in my bag is perfect. I don’t utilize the belt loops but I may in the future. Additionally, the net dries very fast so even if you submerge it, it will be dry enough to pack away in just a few minutes.
William C. 5/5 Verified
LIVE AND in ACTion! These shoes ROCK!
Matthew W. 5/5 Verified
great for tight slick streams. much easier to navigate than with traditional boots
Steve H. 5/5 Verified
This is now the second review I've posted of this rod and I am more impressed! Rod is stiff enough to handle some 5+ pound carp. This was my dad's first fish on the fly and he horsed it in more than he probably should have and I was honest a bit worried the carp would dive under the dock and snap the rod but it had enough backbone to keep it from going under the dock and we were able to land it. Very impressed by this rod. I've now caught everything from 6 inch grayling to probably 6-7 pound carp on it and the rod has been great. Now I know it'll stand up to some steelhead in the fall!
Sam P. 5/5
I came across this rod on a Facebook page add and was skeptical because, well, Facebook add. Also I have tried telescoping spinning rods before and they were just not good rods. However, I was planning a trip to Denali National Park and wanted a travel rod I could bring and cary with me. This rod fit the bill and had good reviews so I figured I'd take the chance. It's the morning of day 4 on my trip and so far I've taken it on solo hikes in mountain creeks and a guided Artic Grayling trip. I was able to land the ~18 inch rainbow trout solo and about 15 or so grayling on the rod during the guided trip. My guide and another guy on the trip were both intrigued by this rod during the trip and both asked to cast it so I let them. The other guy was very experienced and called the rod a "tenkara hybrid". He took some casts with it and seemed impressed. The guide then tried it a bit and also seemed impressed. He actually hooked into a grayling but didn't land it (I think on purpose). He made comments about it being an interesting rod and how was probably better to fight fish on the reel rather than strip in line due to the line thru set-up. Said he would have to look into getting some for his guide trips. I'm not necessarily a great fly fisherman but know just enough to be dangerous. The rod is easy to use and fish once you get used to it. It doesn't fish exactly like a standard fly rod but it isn't a standard fly rod. Overall this product does everything it claims to do and does it well. Was worth the $300 price and if you're travelling somewhere remote and hiking some difficult terrain and want to fly fishing, this rod is perfect for that.
Sam P. 5/5
The felt bottom works as it should, but this show is not for a wide foot. I usually would wear a 6 in men’s, but had to size up to an 8 just to get the length of my foot to fit. I heard good things so I just went for it and used them for several days in the river. Since they are narrow, I don’t really want to wear them longer than an hour. If they made these designed for wide feet, it would be a game changer for me. The materials are nice and they do clean up well after use.
Sarah B. 2/5 Verified
I like how compact it is, I can carry it with me wherever I go
Mason L. 5/5 Verified
The best telescoping fly rod I’ve used by far.
Stetson M. 5/5 Verified
I really love this setup! I’m very short on time- during work breaks and 15-20 minutes after this Rod saves on setup and break down time. It took me a minute to get the casting down. I notice a little more friction which was to be expected ( I’m a beginner too)! I take it everywhere I go now!!
Tony P. 5/5 Verified
Unfortunately, the reel handle broke on the first use. Also, since I fish a lot with streamers, I found casting with this rod quite tiring; the line generates a lot of friction with the inside of the blank, which makes repeatedly casting very tiring and frustrating.
Rodrigo G. 2/5 Verified
Haven’t had any issues yet it have been great and compacted. Will be great for when I travel. Definitely had to watch a video to collapse it.
Skyler M. 4/5 Verified
First time out this spring. Windy, cold, river was crazy high, got skunked! Normally all things that slightly annoy me, but today I got to try out the new rod. I like how quickly it sets up, how smooth it casts - even on a double-haul. I'm used to a 9' 9# so this felt a little underpowered, but will be using it more for fishing smaller rivers and streams. And I can pack it on my adventure bike - best of both worlds! Ran into an issue with the first rod - but customer service was awesome and sent a new one - Shout out to Tim! Great idea - great product. (Only thing I'd re-think is the fly attachment. It got hung-up in the neoprene sleeve.)
Daniel H. 5/5 Verified
Great, it feels awesome to cast.
Joseph M. 5/5 Verified
I absolutely love my new rod. it will take some getting used to, but it has already caught fish and will come along on many many adventures this year.
Ian J. 5/5 Verified
The rod performs well. Only has a bit of line resistance from line running inside pole in casting. Otherwise I am pleased.
Edgar G. 5/5 Verified
For what it is built for - it’s PERFECT! The portability of this rod is unmatched by any other travel rod. Is a tenkara rod more portable? Yes, but it Tenkara rods are limited to the amount of reach and overall versatility. Does it perform as well as a traditional fly rod? No, but it gets the job done! To be completely honest, the amount of friction inherent in a rod whose line is fed internally takes a while to get used to. But if you’re buying this rod, it’s to fill a transition gap between Tenkara and a full-fledged rod. Shooting line is not seamless because of this friction, causing you to require more false casts to get the line out to where you want. However, because this rod is meant to supplement your rod quiver as opposed to replacing it, if you keep in mind that you’ll be using it for casting distances between 10-25 (maybe 30) feet, it does exactly what you need it to do. I’ve mainly used mine for local warm water species, catching things from 4” bass & panfish to 21” 7.5lb carp and have been plenty happy with it, and hope you will be too!
Ryan C. 4/5 Verified
Happy day!!!
Erkhuubat L. 5/5 Verified
Be simple- be great 😃
Erkhuubat L. 5/5 Verified
If you are looking for a rod that delivers the smooth, traditional feel of a classic bamboo fly rod, the First Cast Pro telescopic travel #4 wt fly rod is an excellent choice.
Erkhuubat L. 5/5 Verified
Erkhuubat L. 5/5 Verified
I like how light and compact the net is, but it’s a bit of effort to fold up the netting in such a way that it can be stuffed into the stiff leather pouch. I am using mink oil to soften the pouch, so perhaps the problem will go away. Overall, I am happy with the purchase
Ivan M. 4/5 Verified
Just made my 3rd purchase of the FIRST CAST Travel Fly Rod - 4wt - 9ft! The first was for me, the second was for my daughter, and the third was for my wife. They are perfect and plenty sturdy for travel, they fit into the mesh pocket of my daypack or backpack, and best of all, they are truly an outstanding fly rod for any type of water. This rod is one fine piece of technology! The telescoping capability allows for fast setup and repacking when on the trail or driving by water that looks too good to pass up. I highly recommend this rod, especially for anyone that is tired of having to deal with the setup and teardown of traditional rods. You know what a hassle that is! This is just from my observation when I received my wife's new rod. It was obvious to me that improvements had been made in material and the engineering of the rod and fly line since I received mine a few years ago. Reyr is not resting on their laurels. They are striving to be even better. My rod is still great and I love it. However, I tried swapping with my wife, and she would have none of it! Hers is hers and mine is mine. I do like the way mine looks experienced though and it still preforms as if it's brand new! I also want to give kudos to the folks at Ryer for their attention to customers. I had an issue with my rod where the glue on the tip eyelet had come loose. Mine is a very early issue of their rods and I have used it many, many times. They got a new eyelet and glue pack to me in UPS immediately so I would have it in time to get the tip back on before I left for a trip to RMNP. Great People, Great Product! Go for it!! Doug F.
Doug F. 5/5 Verified
I ordered this for my boyfriend for a birthday gift, we had an issue with the first package and REYR quickly took care of it, I highly recommend ordering from this company. My boyfriend loves the FIRST CAST Light 4wt / 7ft – Travel Fly Rod. He got to use it for his bday trip with his dad
Olivia T. 5/5 Verified
An outstanding companion for fly fishing in the Eastern Sierra. Lightweight, compact and a terrific pole. I will be with us for many trips to come.
Robert C. 5/5 Verified
Absolutely incredible, I took a trip from Philadelphia to the PNW. Fit in my bag for carry on and for a 7 mile hike to an alpine lake. I don’t have a single complaint I’ll be recommending this rod set up to everyone I know!
Daniel W. 5/5 Verified
So I bought the fly rod several months ago and just had a chance to do some casting on the grass….WOW….pleasantly surprised! Shot out 60 ft. Of fly line! Definitely gonna try it out on my boat and will pass along some video! I highly recommend this rod for travel and as a permanent tool in my truck!
David Y. 5/5 Verified
Hiked up to 7,500 feet and caught these great cutthroats. Couldn’t have done it without my Reyr net. Who has the oomph to pack a big net along with all the other gear up there? My Reyr rod and net make my hiking/fishing experiences so much easier. I’m their biggest fan!!!
Kristi Jo W. 5/5 Verified
The line through the Rod…. Blew my mind.. I didn’t do any research on this thing. When Haven partnered with Reyr, I immediately purchased one without even looking because my haven was so incredible.. but this rod is incredible.. it’s way softer than Im used to but it casts beautifully! One of the coolest benefits of the line going through the rod is it doesn’t got stuck on every tree going down the trail!!
Jeremy R. 5/5 Verified
Caught this tiger trout at dome lake Colorado on my reyr gear rod!
Ryan T. 5/5 Verified
Love this thing so much!! I’ve been taking it on all of my hikes recently, so light weight and easy to carry!
Leslie M. 5/5 Verified
Love this net! So compact and handy! SCOOP!
Keith P. 5/5 Verified
Perfect for a few flies to through into your pocket or pack!
Bradley V. 5/5 Verified
Excellent quality, recommend
Greg W. 5/5 Verified
As advertised! Great
Matthew W. 5/5 Verified
fishing very tight environment. Having net neatly on belt has resulted in less issues getting hung up. Great American made product
Steve H. 5/5 Verified
Just what my fishing partner and I were looking for. Will post when we get in the water.
Aaron A. 5/5 Verified
Cats well, great size for travel and impromptu fishing
John A. 5/5 Verified
Worked like a champ to get the line down for lake fishing
John A. 5/5 Verified
Love this cute hat!
Jackie L. 5/5 Verified
