The Ultimate Fly Rods for Northern California Fly Fishing
Custom Hand-Built Fly Rods
10' 3wt “tight line” by lost sierra fly
”I recently found Matt through social media this past year while looking for a guide in the Plumas County area. The experience has truly been nothing less than perfect. Everything from learning new local waterways. Angling strategies in all conditions. And throwing some of the coolest/ most fun rods I’ve had the pleasure of using.
After a couple of times out with Matt, I was truly blown away with his knowledge of these local waters. The biggest standout was how most of the time, the bigger fish are feeding down in the deeper moving water columns. Naturally, wanting to be a top water angler, this was upsetting at first, but after one day out with Matt, my opinion was entirely changed. The technicality of tight line nymphing combined with the amount of fun it is to catch these fish on these long light rods is truly a one-of-a-kind experience!
I have learned to find it just as fun as fishing top water and have implied in my local waterways now, too.
I am truly blown away by the entire experience I’ve had with Matt. From fishing trips to the Custom Tight Line Fly Rod he built for me!
I am extremely grateful for the relationship and can’t wait to get back out on the water soon!
Zach Engle”
Lost Sierra Fly Rods - Premium Blanks and the Finest Components
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Tight Line 10' 3wt
Dedicated Tight Line Nymphing Rod - light, fast, accurate, and razor-sharp! The thinner taper is geared for detecting the lightest of takes and managing your files with insane accuracy.
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10' 4wt | Multi-purpose Rod
Light, fast, accurate, more depth to cast large streamers, fish indicators, and overall a slightly more powerful rod. USA Handmade Blanks: These rods will fish like a top-of-the-line Sage or Orvis Rod for half the price!
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8' 4wt | Fiberglass Guide Rod
Steffan Brothers Custom Tapered Blank - Long and flexible, perfect for Dry Flies, Dry Droppers and stripping our buggers! Finding the right length and taper for this rod was a challenge. The “Glass Guide Rod” combines the fun factor of a light, smaller glass rod with the reach and power needed for larger rivers and larger fish with the right Taper and harder-to-find, 8-foot blank for a 3/4 wt rod!
I only use the finest components…
Hundreds of hours of meticulous research and testing have gone into selecting the finest blanks and components for the fly rods I craft.
I take great pride in the rods I build, using only the highest quality components I can source. From Flor-grade cork and EVA foam fighting butts to precision-machined aluminum reel seats, titanium guides and tip tops, Fuji Grade “A” thread, and low-build epoxy—every detail is carefully chosen. The result? What I believe are the finest rods on the market under $1,000.
Each blank is carefully inspected, the spline is precisely located, and the rod build begins using only the finest materials available. Old School Quality and Craftsmanship!
10’ 3wt | Dedicate Tight Line Nymphing Rod - Aggressive Tapper, light, fast, accurate, and razor-sharp!
Our dedicated Nymphing Rod has an aggressive taper, an industry-standard lightweight, and guide-tested durability at a “Mid-Level” price point. It took me years to find this rod!
Limited small batch releases $500.00. We have a limited amount of these blanks left in stock; grab one now while supplies last!
10' 4wt | Multi-purpose Rod - light, fast, accurate, more depth to cast large streamers, fish indicators, and overall a slightly more powerful rod. USA Handmade Blanks: These rods will fish like a top-of-the-line Sage or Orvis Rod for half the price!
Limited small batch releases $550.00
8' 4wt | Fiberglass Guide Rod - Steffan Brothers Custom Tapered Blank - Long and flexible, perfect for Dry Flies, Dry Droppers and stripping our buggers! Finding the right length and taper for this rod was a challenge. The “Glass Guide Rod” combines the fun factor of a light, smaller glass rod with the reach and power needed for larger rivers and larger fish with the right Taper and harder-to-find, 8-foot blank for a 3/4 wt rod!
Limited small batch releases $450.00
9’ 4wt | Classic Floating Line Rod! Built on the Batson Rainshadow Blanks, these rods are smooth, precise, and truly a join to cast and fish!
Limited small batch releases $550.00
7’6 4wt | Jedi Glass - This is my personal favorite Glass Rod Build. Top-of-the-line components, laser-etched reel seat on a custom tapered S-Glass Blank. Pure magic!
Limited small batch releases $550.00
Purchasing info
Components are in stock and ready for your custom build! Each rod is meticulously hand-crafted by Matt McCourtney in the Lost Sierra. Typical lead times are around two weeks from the order date. To learn more about ordering your custom rod, send me an email—let's get started on creating your perfect rod!
