This auction is for a brand new ALEKA A3 8'-6" FLY ROD with case donated by our friends at Sky Blue Outfitters.  http://skyblueoutfitters.com 

As described on the ALEKA website.... "With amazingly crisp action and a remarkably light feel, this rod is simply the best casting fly rod you'll find anywhere for this price. Designed with a medium-fast progressive action taper the A3 Series are perfect for effortlessly casting time after time.

The four-piece rod has a smooth, progressive blank taper that loads fast while maintaining the reserve power for distance casting. Engineered to the highest performance standards, these lightweight and highly responsive rod blanks are constructed of new materials and proprietary Arc™ Technology that dramatically reduce weight, while creating an aggressive blend of power and strength plus maintains the delicate precision for accuracy.

Ultra strong guides, reliable blank and actions that will ensure the very enjoyment of the sport on every cast. The ALEKA A3 Series of rods rival the performance of much more expensive models from other companies, dispelling the myth that a premium fly rod must come at a premium price.

Lightweight and versatile for a wide range of freshwater fish species and environments the olive green blank finish is ideal when using small flies and fine tippets on meadow streams, limestone creeks and other tight places. Available in half wells (abbreviated) and full wells handle with fighting butt for larger water, lake and reservoir fishing.

Olive green premium-quality high-modulus blanks with Arc™ Technology creating an amazing medium-fast progressive action

• Incredibly lightweight, smooth casting, powerful and precise


• Built for precision casting and recovers quickly


• 'AAA' Premium-grade Portuguese cork handle and hook keeper


• 4-piece design – ideal for traveling


• Reel seat is machined from lightweight, marine grade aluminum which is then hard anodized in black to prevent corrosion


• Aluminum-oxide stripper guides, hard chrome snake guides


• Single leg intermediate guides which are extremely lightweight


• Olive green tyings to match the blank with subtle silver tippings


• High quality bag/sock plus durable hard case tube with strap and carry handle included


• Half wells (abbreviated) and full wells handle with fighting butt