Perks
All Diamondback Americana rods come standard with stainless steel snake guides and a Hialoy stripping guide for reduced friction during casting. Premium cork handles, wooden reel seats and nickle-plated hardware give these rods the look and feel of a rod that is twice the price.
Sacrifices
The fighting butt on the 9 weight rods is too short for prolonged fights with big fish. The lack of longer rods in the 11- to 13-foot range prohibits many steelhead or salmon fly fishing anglers from looking at this series of rods.
Bottom Line
For a series of fly rods to be produced in the USA for under $200 is astonishing in this day and age of Far-East tackle production. These rods are durable and are an incredible value.
Article Written By Brian M. Kelly
Brian M. Kelly has been freelance writing since 2003. His work has been published in respected outdoor magazines such as Outdoor Life, Great Lakes Angler and Salmon Trout Steelheader. He holds an associate's degree in automated machine design from Macomb College.
