The Essence FC fly rod series is a perfect blend of impeccable casting performance, eye-catching aesthetics, reserved power and integrity. The Essence FC is our mid-range offering, but still modestly priced at just $149.00. This 4-piece rod series has a deep brown finish with well-appointed gold and maroon accents. The cosmetics are further enhanced with a beautiful nickel-plated reel seat and an engineered walnut insert. The Essence FC proprietary R-2 graphite design is a medium-fast action taper that is perfect for any casting style. This design is slightly more progressive than our proprietary R-1 graphite design and will carry line effortlessly when making short, medium and long distance casts. The Essence FC series fly rods are smooth casting rods that are sensitive and precise, without compromising on strength and integrity. These are simply great rods that any angler will be proud to own!

The Essence FC rod series comes with the following standard features:

• Ross proprietary R-2 graphite design
• Medium-fast action rod taper, perfect
  for any casting style
• 4-piece design - great for travel!
• Smooth casting, sensitive and precise
• Titanium oxide, super strong guides
• Rod piece alignment dots
• Nickel-plated reel seat with
  engineered walnut insert (3wt. - 6wt.),
  anodized aluminum reel seat (7wt. and up)
• Durable synthetic cork handle,
  half wells grip (3wt. - 6wt.),
  full wells grip with fighting butt
  (7wt. and up)
• Cordura rod case and
  protective rod sock included
• Lifetime warranty

* Additional sizes available - Summer 2008