Built as a true workhorse, the Blackout 9' 6wt is designed for bigger water, heavier flies, and tougher conditions. It shines when throwing streamers, hoppers, and weighted rigs, and has the power to handle wind, longer casts, and strong fish without feeling stiff or overbuilt.
Handmade by a small business in Idaho using American-made components.
Gary Loomis NFC Blank - Built on the “Classic F” blank, an improved version of the famous Loomis GLX and IMX blanks.
REC Snake Guides And Tiptop – Nearly unbreakable, ensuring longevity and smooth line flow.
Ceramic Insert on stripping guide - Reduces friction and lets the line flow smoothly through the guides.
Machined Aluminum Reel Seat - with a dyed hardwood insert
Flor Grade Cork Grip – made from ¼ inch rings of the highest quality cork I’ve ever seen in a production rod. Compared to standard ½ inch rings, any natural defects are half the size.
Dragon Scale Decorative Wrap Above Grip.
4-Piece Design – Packs down easily for travel.
3K Twill Carbon Fiber Rod Tube - The sexiest rod tube in the game. An o-ring keeps it waterproof, and its machined hardware will hold up for multiple lifetimes
The Classic F blank gives this rod a crisp recovery with a smooth, connected feel. It loads cleanly at short range and stays stable when you need to drive a cast, turn over heavier flies, or put pressure on bigger fish. This rod is even great for throwing bead chain flies to small bonefish.
This is the rod I give to my clients when we’re fishing average-sized streamers, heavy nymph rigs from a boat, guiding for big smallmouth in Little Payette Lake, or throwing sink tips on the Salmon River. It shines in big water and variable conditions.
Perfect for anglers looking for a versatile 6-weight that blends strength, accuracy, and feel, whether they’re fishing larger rivers, lakes, or chasing more aggressive fish.
Built as a true workhorse, the Blackout 9' 6wt is designed for bigger water, heavier flies, and tougher conditions. It shines when throwing streamers, hoppers, and weighted rigs, and has the power to handle wind, longer casts, and strong fish without feeling stiff or overbuilt.
Handmade by a small business in Idaho using American-made components.
Gary Loomis NFC Blank - Built on the “Classic F” blank, an improved version of the famous Loomis GLX and IMX blanks.
REC Snake Guides And Tiptop – Nearly unbreakable, ensuring longevity and smooth line flow.
Ceramic Insert on stripping guide - Reduces friction and lets the line flow smoothly through the guides.
Machined Aluminum Reel Seat - with a dyed hardwood insert
Flor Grade Cork Grip – made from ¼ inch rings of the highest quality cork I’ve ever seen in a production rod. Compared to standard ½ inch rings, any natural defects are half the size.
Dragon Scale Decorative Wrap Above Grip.
4-Piece Design – Packs down easily for travel.
3K Twill Carbon Fiber Rod Tube - The sexiest rod tube in the game. An o-ring keeps it waterproof, and its machined hardware will hold up for multiple lifetimes
The Classic F blank gives this rod a crisp recovery with a smooth, connected feel. It loads cleanly at short range and stays stable when you need to drive a cast, turn over heavier flies, or put pressure on bigger fish. This rod is even great for throwing bead chain flies to small bonefish.
This is the rod I give to my clients when we’re fishing average-sized streamers, heavy nymph rigs from a boat, guiding for big smallmouth in Little Payette Lake, or throwing sink tips on the Salmon River. It shines in big water and variable conditions.
Perfect for anglers looking for a versatile 6-weight that blends strength, accuracy, and feel, whether they’re fishing larger rivers, lakes, or chasing more aggressive fish.