Rods & Kits

Diamondback Rod Aeroflex Saltwater
SKU: NFD9979

Aeroflex Salt rods are a carefully crafted series of high-performance fly rods, ranging from 7wt to 11wt, that have been developed over two full years of our fishing-focused design process. Aeroflex Salt rod designs feature actions driven by an acute awareness of popular lines, leaders, fly patterns, and fishing styles commonly associated with each line weight. That means having the right amount of tip power to quickly form a loop and turn over your leader making a quick cast with a weighted crab at a target in the wind. Or having the proper wall thickness and material composition and guide placement to deliver when that big albie is digging under the boat in 3-5′ waves as a fall storm moves up the coast.

Great fishing rods must incorporate durability with performance, and Aeroflex Salt rods have optimal material choices combined with unique expansion concepts that allow for a lightweight product with incredible performance and outstanding durability. Each Aeroflex Salt model has a different blend of carbon fibers, with an increasing presence of S-Glass in the lower sections of the larger models 9-11wt for lifting strength. Rods feature carefully selected, premium oversized black anodized snake guides with SeaGuide Titanium frame steep angled dual foot stripping guides, with optimal guide placement and wrap strategies to reinforce strength and durability.

9’0” 7wt – Great light saltwater, streamer, and mousing rod. 200-grain target load window.

9’0” 8wt – Super versatile and capable line weight for a wide range of applications. 250-grain sinking and intermediate target load window.

9’0” 9wt – Backbone for Permit, False Albacore, big Stripers, light Tarpon, etc. 300-grain sinking and intermediate target load window.

9’0” 10wt – Serious backbone to handle bigger saltwater fish, combat heavier wind. Good tip power for Pike. 350-grain sinking and intermediate target load window.

9’0” 11wt – A big 11 with plenty of S-Glass built into the bottom two sections to reinforce lifting power and durability. GTs, big Tarpon, football Bluefin Tuna, big fall Musky. Tip power to turn over a big predator fly, but smooth enough to control a small tarpon fly. 400-grain sinking and intermediate target load window.

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Gloss coated iridescent blue-green blank finish, with matching color thread wraps and silver accents
“Diamond Fish” logo featured on butt section of all Aeroflex rod models
Flor-grade Full Wells grips with a durable black EVA foam fighting butt for enhanced comfort and control for enhanced comfort and control
Sturdy dual-locking matte black anodized aluminum reel seat for a secure and reliable hold
Titanium-framed SeaGuide premium stripping guides with SiC inserts and steep angles for smooth line flow
Oversized matte gunsmoke anodized snake guides and tip-top for maximum durability and performance
Premium cloth rod socks in a color matching the rod blanks, featuring embroidery with the “Diamond Fish” logo
Cordura-covered, lightweight, sealed PVC rod tubes with metal end cap and hand labeled tube cap