{"product_id":"douglas-upstream-fly-rod","title":"Douglas Upstream Fly Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Douglas Upstream is designed to be a rod for small water and small fish. The unique cane-looking rod blank and full cork reel seat give this rod an old-fashioned feel. Underneath its outer shell, however, lies contemporary graphite technology that makes the Upstream one of the best small water fly rods on the market. The Upstream has superb accuracy inside 30 feet and works to protect light tippets. Small dry flies turn over effortlessly and delicately on small creeks to fool wary fish with the Upstream. If you’re looking for your next slow-action short-range dry fly rod, the Upstream is one of the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraphite Blank w\/Cane Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e - Douglas has designed the blank of the Upstream to portray a classic cane style. Although the rod looks like cane rods of old, the graphite rod blank is high performing and incredibly efficient on the water. The blank features a medium-slow action to protect light tippets and maximize performance inside 30 feet. This is truly a small water rod made for the most delicate presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Stripping Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e - Smaller stripping guides fit the Upstream nicely and accommodate smaller fly lines without adding unneeded weight to the rod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Snake Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Upstream has simple, traditional snake guides that accommodate any fly line and add to the functionality of the rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReel Seat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Cork Handle w\/Slide Rings\u003c\/strong\u003e - The smaller rod models of the Upstream have a traditional full cork reel seat with slide rings to anchor small freshwater fly reels. The cork reel seat pays homage to cane rods of old and helps keep overall rod weight low. These reel seats aren’t corrosion-proof or as durable as anodized aluminum, however, they’re stylish and lightweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRod Tube\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum Rod Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Upstream comes in a durable aluminum rod tube with a rod sock for increased protection. Aluminum keeps the Upstream safe during transportation, travel, and time off of the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Douglas Original Owner Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e - As of August 2019, Douglas has an original owner lifetime warranty on all of their fly rods. This warranty covers damage to the rod from any cause but excludes normal wear and tear or lost sections. Douglas will fix or replace your rod for a $35 handling fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRod Action: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium - Slow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/med-slow-action.gif?v=1755429332\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Water, Dry Flies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Small Water, Dry Flies\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/dry-sm.gif\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half Wells \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Half Wells\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/rhw.gif\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbility Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner- Expert \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Beginner- Expert\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/beg-exp.gif\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 10px;\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/pages\/choosing-a-fly-rod-ability-level-beginner-intermediate-expert\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(learn more)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Lines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe highly recommend using a freshwater specific line on the lighter rod models. Our favorite for small water applications is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rio-creek-premier-fly-line\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRio Creek Premier Fly Line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Douglas","offers":[{"title":"2wt \/ 8ft","offer_id":48477569614057,"sku":"SKU024751210013","price":629.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3wt \/ 6ft 6in","offer_id":48477569515753,"sku":"SKU024751210105","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3wt \/ 7ft","offer_id":48477569450217,"sku":"SKU024751210150","price":529.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3wt \/ 7ft 3in","offer_id":48477569581289,"sku":"SKU024751210006","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3wt \/ 7ft 6in","offer_id":48477569482985,"sku":"SKU024751210204","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3wt \/ 8ft","offer_id":48477569679593,"sku":"SKU024751210303","price":629.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3wt \/ 8ft 3in","offer_id":48477569548521,"sku":"SKU024751210020","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4wt \/ 8ft 8in","offer_id":48477569646825,"sku":"SKU024751210037","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/douglas-rods-douglas-upstream-fly-rod-1199943968.jpg?v=1761713300","url":"https:\/\/www.tridentflyfishing.com\/products\/douglas-upstream-fly-rod","provider":"Trident Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}