The action of our Paradigm Series reaches back to the poetry of fly casting. These are rods for discriminating anglers who delight in the art of presenting flies to wary trout on ofttimes gossamer tippets. But what truly separates the Paradigm from every other small creek rod is its extreme tip sensitivity. Paradigm’s full-flex taper and fine tip diameter transmit the softest take from the smallest trout from line to hand. Their delicate design loads effortlessly while generating smooth, narrow loops in a full range of casting distances. Whether you’re laying down a #18 dry with a whisper, or dead-drifting nymphs in deep currents, Paradigm feels the take. Handle and Reel Seat: Western grips and bright polished screw-lock seats with bubinga wood spacers.