Redington Big Game Fly Rod

Heavy-lifting saltwater fly rod. Fast action. Big-fly, big-fish ready.

The Redington Big Game is the most powerful rod series Redington makes — built for anglers throwing big saltwater and freshwater flies at heavy-hitting predators. The shorter 8'3" lengths (7wt and 8wt) are the right pick for pitching bass poppers, swim flies, and streamers with precision in tight quarters; the 9' 10wt brings the velocity needed for largemouth, smallmouth, striped bass, northern pike, and other mid-size hard-pulling fish. Fast action with deep loading capacity means the rod launches the heaviest sinking lines and pet-cat-sized flies without dying mid-cast. Built with the kind of timeless aesthetic Redington fans expect, paired with a price point that makes serious saltwater fly fishing accessible.

Key Features

• Redington's most powerful rod series — heavy-lifting saltwater performance
• Fast action with deep loading for heavy sinking lines and big flies
• Short 8'3" lengths (7wt / 8wt) optimized for precision pitching
• 9' lengths (10wt+) deliver velocity for big-fish, long-cast scenarios
• 4-piece construction across the lineup — travel-friendly
• Hammer-strength durability built for repeated big-fish pressure
• Classic predator-pursuit aesthetic

Specs

Rigging & Use

• 7wt / 8wt 8'3": bass poppers, schoolie striper, snook — pair with a 7000-class fly reel
• 10wt 9': serious striper, tarpon, pike — 9000-class reel
• 11wt-12wt 9': tarpon, GT, big offshore — large-arbor saltwater reels with serious drag
• Run heavy intermediate or full-sinking lines on the bigger weights
• The fast action loads deep — let the rod work, don't over-power the cast

Why We Like It

Big-fly saltwater fly fishing at this price point is rare. The Big Game series brings serious heavy-lift performance into a $400 package — a rod that performs in the salt without requiring a $700+ flagship outlay. The 8wt 8'3" is the rod we steer first-time saltwater fly anglers toward when they're getting into striper or schoolie tarpon work and want one rod that can handle a season of hard use without breaking the bank.