Diamondback Fly Rods

Have been wanting a Diamondback for over a year, for a while the model I wanted was out of stock so I placed a call directly to the company and to my surprise received a call back from Joe stating when the model would be back in stock. Just received my 10’ 2wt rod , beautiful rod, great rod tube and rod sock included. Completely satisfied with my rod and experience dealing with the company. Thank you

If you have been hiding under a rock which I might not blame you and you have not got your hands on a Diamondback Rod , you are absolutely missing out. Fast recovery, sensitive rod tip and awesome design. From the 1wt up, simply amazing

Already caught a handful of trout with this rod on a tightline set up. Really nice feel and excellent strike detection- very happy with my purchase.

I have been waiting a little bit to write this review bc i wanted to spend some time with the Aero Flex 10f 3 w.

The Aero Flex series rods are amazing tools. There are many different models to tackle many different angling scenarios.

What I was looking for was a light weight rod that could cast a dry fly and also nymph. After speaking to Joe he confirmed that the 10 ft 3 w areo flex was designed for this purpose.

There are times where dedicated dry fly or nymphing rods are great. However I find myself most of the time only wanting to carry one rod. This is because I like to fish hard to reach places where the multi rod approach doesn't really work.

The 10 ft 3 w rod is really unique. Unlike other 3 w rods it tappers down to a strong well balanced butt section. What this translates into is a rod that can cast a dry fly line really well but has the sensitivity at the tip to nymph with. I paired the rod with a Sage Trout 4/5 reel which balanced the rod quiet well. This is important with longer rods so your wrists don't get tired. The line I was using was the SA Amplitude Trout.

On a trip in BC I fished that Elk River and Bull River for multiple days. The rod was sensitive enough to detect faint hits from small fish in fast rapids and it was also strong enough to fight a 17 in cutty that I was luck enough to hook up to.

The build quality is top notch. I am a huge fan of the full wells cork grip that comes on the rod. The shape of the Full wells in slightly different from what I have seen on some other rods. The front flare is slightly less than the rear. This allows for multiple hand placements and makes the rod feel really light in the hand. The quality of the cork is also top notch.

You can tell that a lot of thought gets put into these rods

I've been throwing smaller dungeons on a 7wt tactical long and it can cast sa sonar int/3/5 a country mile... The little extra length provides the right tip and taper to hook up stern on a fish and keep him pinned. And the lower portion of the rod really lifts sink line in one haul and shoot. This rod probably just retired my other 7wt. Nice job Joe 👍

The components and craftsmanship on this rod are top notch. The action is very smooth and it casts beautifully. I also have a 3 wt. 10 ft nymphing rod that I am very happy with.

The 9 foot six weight is exactly what I was looking for love the action. It’s been too cold for me to fish. I have old art cans, casting it on the lawn. I really like the action can’t wait for spring to get it out on the water.

This rod cast’s amazing and has plenty of backbone to keep fish turned.

This rod is absolutely amazing. Don't let the shorter length of the fly rod worry you, this rod will help you in tight quarters and give you more leverage on the fish. I use this rod for my backcountry snook and tarpon, as well as peacock bass. The rod offers great comfortability, as it is feather light, and can sling heavier flies without an issue. 10/10 recommend for any angler looking to try something different.

The Aeroflex 7/8 Saltwater reel, is esthetically appealing. This reel is truly form meets function. I like it so much I also ordered the 9/10. Plenty of stopping power, sealed drag and large arbor for line retrieval, make this well priced reel a competitor for any $800.00 to $1000.00 reel out there.

I’m in this hoodie on the river every day. Love the camo print. Super warm.
I am 5”11 . 175-180 lbs and the large fits perfectly after washing it. High quality hoodie

I have now purchased 3 different pieces to my 1wt Diamondback ideal nymph fly rod and every time I have received the new section within 5 days of the date of purchase. The company has never been anything but a delightful experience if every company operated like Diamondback fly rods the world would be a much better place.

I am very impressed with the smoothness of the reel and especially the drag system!

Perfect smaller reel which balances easily with most any euro rod. I have it for shorter 10’ + models for smaller to medium rivers. It’s plenty of reel for any trout. Superb quality, drag, design and tolerances. The 1/2 is unique in size compared with other euro reels on the market. The only potential improvement would be in the removable weights (compared with Sage ESN, for example) but the design, construction, appearance, drag and understated elegance coupled with performance make this line of reels superior. Great product. Built to last and will remain relevant. Would recommend to anyone. The model 3/4 is equally impressive and stands out among all euro reels of its size (due to attention to details) including the newest models from Hardy and Lamson. Have compared directly with virtually every reel on the market and prefer the Ideal for its attention to detail and performance. Looking forward to the 6/7 model for wild steelhead.

I just recently received this top shelf reel in time to catch and release several jumbo bonito and striped bass. Everything about this reel screams premium from the drag to the drag adjustment and balance with the 9,10 and even the 11 weight AeroFlex Salt rods I own. My guide clients absolutely love them! The price points are a no brainer for premium quality of this nature. I’m very pleased!😁