Designed to handle everything from streamers and terrestrials for Trout and Bass to small Bonefish flies on the flats, the Atlas Signature 9ft 6wt Fly Rod is a highly versatile premium rod. Featuring top-tier REC Single-Foot Guides (upgraded from the V1 to be lighter), an extremely lightweight graphene blank, and durable componentry, you'll get the best rod technology available for an attainable price. We've spent years fishing and reviewing fly rods, and the Atlas series is the result of customer feedback plus our own idea of what the ideal 6wt should be: lightweight, accurate, powerful, and a pleasure to cast!
Graphene Nano-Resin - At the core of any rod is the blank. It has to be light. It has to be strong. But most importantly, it's got to be accurate. In order to make the BEST fly rod, we had to start with the best materials - and, today, that's graphene. Graphene is 200 times stronger than steel yet lighter than graphite.
But a great blank isn't just great materials. We spent over two years refining the design of one single line weight in order to bring you the most accurate and versatile blank ever.
Swing Weight - 65.3 gm²
REC Cerecoil Stripping Guides - The best rod starts with the best components. Cerecoil Guides are super lightweight and built with titanium to stand up to the elements.
REC Recoil Single-Foot Guides - Like the stripping guides, at Atlas, only the best will do. We chose recoil guides for their exceptional durability and lightweight.
Custom asymmetrical anodized aluminum double up-locking reel seat - To secure your reel, we chose an industry-standard double uplocking reel seat, then made it better. We oversized the rings and made the reel seat asymmetrical so you're never fumbling around to attach your reel.
Powder-coated aluminum rod tube - We wanted to make sure your investment is protected, and the aluminum rod tube does just that. It also comes with a matching rod bag.
Rod Action: Fast
Grip: Full-Wells w/ Fighting Butt
Best For: Streamers, Salt, Flats
Ability Level: Intermediate-Expert
| Action | Weight | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast | 4 oz. | $499.99 |
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 10 reviews.
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"Awesome rod for fishing streamers. I fished for lake run bull trout and the rod has enough backbone to handle large fish like that, but it still had enough finesse to accurately deliver flies. I have mine paired with a airflo streamer max float, and it loads the rod perfectly. The rod itself is barely heavier than my 5wt!"
"Very powerful and capable of casting very large flies, but also great for finesse and making delicate presentations. Excellent power for fighting large fish while protecting light tippet. Aside from the single foot guides, it’s everything I’d want in a 6 weight rod."
"I have found this to be a great rod for fishing bulky flies especially in windy conditions. I fish aUK small exposed still water."
"Every now and then a rod comes along that makes you wonder how the manufacturer managed to sell it for the asking price. The Atlas 9' 6-weight is one of those rods. The first thing that strikes you is that it simply feels better than anything in its price class has any right to. There are certainly rods that cost considerably more, but very few deliver a noticeably better fishing experience. The real value is in the blank. It is impressively light in the hand, recovers quickly, and has an excellent progressive flex. Too many modern fast-action rods mistake stiffness for performance and end up feeling like you're casting a telephone pole. The Atlas avoids that trap. It is unquestionably a fast rod, but it bends enough to communicate with the caster, making it enjoyable rather than merely efficient. Paired with a Scientific Anglers Amplitude Trout GP line, the rod came alive. The combination loaded beautifully at normal fishing distances yet still had the reserve power to punch tight loops into a steady 15 mph wind without drama. Wind that would have many rods feeling strained became almost a non-event. Perhaps the highest compliment I can give it is this: after just over two months recovering from major shoulder surgery, I had no business looking as competent as I did. My strength has only just started to return, my timing is still coming back, and yet the Atlas quietly compensated for more of my shortcomings than I care to admit. It tracked cleanly, generated effortless line speed, and made my casting look considerably better than I deserved. That, ultimately, is what separates a genuinely good fly rod from one that merely has impressive specifications on paper. The Atlas is forgiving without feeling soft, powerful without being brutally stiff, and light enough that long days on the water remain comfortable. Magnificent is not a word I use often when reviewing fishing gear. In this case, it's earned."
"I bought the 9ft 6wt last year for an all-around rod. I bought Scientific Anglers Infinity line for it and was not happy with the way it mended and casted. So, I put Scientific Anglers Anadro on being a 1. 5 size bigger the rod woke up now it is a powerhouse it mends line beautifully. The fit and finish of the rod is beautiful. There are no complaints now!"
"This fly rod is super! Feels as good as my 5 wt. G-rod international which is the first Graphene rods to market. Well done!"
"I bought this rod for a trip to Alaska it did not disappoint it was able to throw heavy streamers, mouse patterns as well as dry flies. Was able to land some big chum salmon and some big rainbows without any trouble. Great rod for the price!"
"Bought this rod specifically to wade for bonefish in low wind days. Took to the Caribbean for 9 days and ended up fishing it 7 of those days. Paired with a Nautilus X max and one of the new SA clear tip lines for spooky fish and a Rio quick shooter for windier days or heavier crab flies. Rod is fantastic and does a great job with spooky bones."
"Very nice rod. Can’t wait to do some serious streamer fishing with it."
"Just fished it twice and love it! Light salt. Small bonito, calico bass and one mullet, which was a surprise. Casts a 6wt. Intermediate well. Highly recommend all the Atlas rods."
