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XO RODS SISU RODS
The original XO series has been a great success. We decided that once we have the series well ac- Our contribution to celebrate Finland’s 100th anniversary on 06.12.2017. Sisu rods will replace our
cepted we will introduce some additional models which we have been working for the past two sea- long term favourite Extreme. Sisu is a four piece rod and comes in a triangular nylon tube. Sisu has
sons. So, here you are: a 9’ #5 XO rod with a bit softer (medium) action, a great 10’ #3 for mod- modern medium fast action. It has plenty of power, is light and feels sensitive.
ern nymphing techniques and the ultimate heavy streamer and single-hand salmon rod 9’6’’ #8.
SISU
features: “Sisu is a Finnish concept and cultural construct that is de- AFTM # Length Pcs Item code RRP
- Unsanded & unpainted blank for the best action scribed through a combination of various English terms includ-
AFTM # Length Pcs Item code RRP ing stoic determination, grit, bravery, resilience, and hardiness 4 8’ 4 VSU4804 479
- Novel silica nano resin combined with a mix of and is held by Finns themselves to express their national char-
3 10’ 4 VXO4103 745 4 9’ 4 VSU4904 485
different carbon fibres acter. It is generally considered to not have a literal equivalent in
5 9’ 4 VXO4905M 745 - Finnish Curly Birch wooden insert English. 5 10’ 4 VSU4104 485
8 9’6’’ 4 VXO4968 745 - Up-locking precision machined aluminum reel seat 5 9’ 4 VSU4905 485
Sisu is a grim, gritty, white-knuckle form of courage that is typi-
- AAAA Portugese cork with rubber cork 6 9’ 4 VSU4906 485
cally presented in situations where success is against the odds. It
reinforcments expresses itself in taking action against the odds and displaying 7 9’6’’ 4 VSU4967 495
- Patented single leg REC nickel titanium alloy guides courage and resoluteness in the face of adversity, in other words,
XOFLYFISHING.COM - Titanium stripping guides from American Tackle Co. deciding on a course of action and then sticking to that deci-
- Supplied in a custom aluminium tube with en sion even despite repeated failures. It is in some ways similar to
equanimity, with the addition of a grim kind of stress manage-
graved metal end caps together with a cloth bag ment.”
Source: Wikipedia
MERISUOLA RODS KUST MAGNUM
We introduce three additional models to complement Merisuola family: #6 for those ideal condi- Line # Weight Diameter Volume Capacity Item code RRP
tions when your favorite shallow flat is dead calm and you can see tails and backs everywhere, #7 8 - 10 229 g 105 mm 170 cm 3
WF9 + 200 m 30 lb backing / Floating DH + shoot- VRM3.5 269
specially designed for coastal seatrout fishing and a generic #9 workhorse especially suitable for ing head + running line +150 m 30 lb backing
pike/barracuda fishing everywhere where you can find those aggressive toothy critters.
features:
- A natural unsanded and unpainted blank for the
best action
- Unique silica nano resin combined with a mix of
different carbon fibres
- A double nut up-locking precision machined alu
minum reel seat
- Patented REC nickel titanium stripping and snake SkinnyWater - 9’ #6 SeatroutSling - 9’ #7 PredatorSlayer - 9’ #9
guides When a stealthy approach is required or the size of the tar- As the nickname suggest, this rod is truly a generic tool
Especially designed for coastal seatrout fishing but suits
- Full wells handles with AAAA Portuguese cork get fish is not that big, this light and sensitive rod is the extremly well for bonefishing as well. for targeting various predatory species all over the world.
with rubber cork enforcement. right weapon. Strong enough to cast big heavy flies and subdue some
- Fighting butt size varies with rod weight and has a Antti Guttorm: “The #7 rod is the choice of most sea- serious toothy critters, but still light enough for constant
target species branded on the end cap of the FB Antti Guttorm: “This is the ideal weapon on calm days trout anglers across the Baltic and beyond. The 3 light- casting in search of that active fish.
- Supplied in a custom aluminum tube with en on skinny water. I was personally surprised on a trip to Ha- est rods in the Merisuola range are first and foremost de-
graved metal end caps together with a cloth bag waii, which is the home of some of the biggest bonefish in signed for bonefish and seatrout fishing. This rod is a true Antti Guttorm: “On top of being the lighter option as
- Tested all over the world by sailfish, tarpon, permit, the world, when my guide told me to use a six weight rod. catapult with surprising amount of strength in such a light a permit tool this is also the rod of choice for the bad boys
We saw +10lb bonefish in really skinny water and it was flat and sensitive rod. This is the rod that our seatrout crash test in the flats and Baltic. This is as home casting crab flies for
jacks, bonefish etc…
calm. That is when you need softer presentation no matter dummies have been praising all around. Try it and get ad- permit as it is with deceivers for barracuda or pike.”
what size the bones are. Of course this is ideal for smaller dicted.”
AFTM # Length Pcs Item code RRP sized bonefish found on many Caribbean destinations.
6 9’ 4 VMS4906 795 And a great choice also as a lighter seatrout rod.”
7 9’ 4 VMS4907 795
9 9’ 4 VMS4909 795
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BIG DADDY TITANIUM RODS
Glass Daddy
- 8’ #9, 2 – piece.
- Chrome plated stainless steel snake guides &
chrome plated stainless steel stripping guides.
- Yellow blank
- EVA full wells handle & EVA fighting butt. Matt
black aluminium reelseat with glass fibre insert.
- Cloth bag & fibre glass rod tube.
- Weight: 165g
Glass Salmon
- 12’ #8, 4 – piece.
- Chrome plated stainless steel snake guides &
chrome plated stainless steel stripping guides.
- Bone colour blank
- Cork handle. Olive green aluminium reelseat
with glass fibre insert.
- Cloth bag & fibre glass rod tube.
- Weight: 269g
#89, #910
When you manage to launch a premium fly rod We have worked our butts off to do a new XLV The family contains two designs: #3-4, #5-6
series which is received well by your fellow an- fly reel family. These modern looking reels have and #7-8 have a V-shape in the chassis. Heavier
glers, it is pretty obvious, that you want to do that a proper disc brake package, a real large-arbour #8-9 and #9-10 models have the Vision heraldic
also with your new fly reel. A premium reel re- Light large-arbour reel with a well tested brake desing and an EVA handle which provides a solid shape. One family, two designs.
quires a world-class brake, plenty of line capcity, design and super cool outlook is our new pre- grip even in wet conditions.
a light but still solid construction and last but miun product to complement nicely for example
definitely not least a unique design to separate our top of the line XO fly rods. 3-4 class reel is Line # Weight Diameter Volume Capacity Item code RRP
it clearly from all the other reels on the market. implemented with a adjustable click brake for 3-4 110 g 84 mm 67 cm 3
WF4+ 60 m 20 lb backing VLV34 209
Those were our main objectives when we set out needed lightness, where as #5-6 and #7-8 class 5-6 120 g 95 mm 74 cm3 WF6 + 50 m 20 lb backing VLV56 209
to do just that with our novel XO fly reels. reels have a proper disc brake. 7-8 135 g 105 mm 100 cm3 WF8 + 150 m 20 lb backing VLV78 219
Line # Weight Diameter Volume Capacity Item code RRP 8-9 160 g 109 mm 114 cm 3
WF9 + 150 m 30 lb backing VLV89 249
3-4 65 g 85 mm 55 cm3 WF4+ 50 m 20 lb backing VXOR34 269 9-10 175 g 109 mm 170 cm 3
WF10 + 150 m 30 lb backing VLV910 269
5-6 123 g 95 mm 80 cm 3
WF6 + 50 m 20 lb backing VXOR56 369 3-4 Extra spool XLV 34 VLV34-001 89
7-8 135 g 103 mm 95 cm 3
WF8 + 150 m 20 lb backing VXOR78 369 5-6 Extra spool XLV 56 VLV56-001 89
3-4 Extra spool XO 34 Click VXOR34-001 149 7-8 Extra spool XLV 78 VLV78-001 99
5-6 Extra spool XO 56 VXOR56-001 159 8-9 Extra spool XLV 89 VLV89-001 109
7-8 Extra spool XO 78 VXOR78-001 159 9-10 Extra spool XLV 910 VLV910-001 109
NYMPHMANIAC RODS SOLINA OUTFITS
Nymphmaniac is designed especially for modern
nymph fishing techniques together with the best
Finnish competition angler Jarkko Suominen:
TANE SOFAROD
Tane Sofarod is intened, as the name suggests,
to be used also indoors. Great for learning the ba-
sic principles of fly casting even while on sitting
on your sofa in front of a TV screen watching your
favorite fly fishing video.
The package inludes a miniature 4’ Tane fly rod
with a bulky fluorescent yarn. The yarn behaves features:
pretty much the same way as a fly line and gives - Well-balanced, easy-to-cast fly fishing outfit
you a valuable training also in situations where - Totally new 4-piece medium-action Solina rod
full length fly line is impractical. The package - Proven black Kalu reel with green details
inludes also two moundable target rings for ac- - Extremely popular easy-to-use Vibe 85 fly line
curacy practising. A great way to organise a fly - Suitable backing and 9’ tapered leader
fishing related game indoors with your family - Everything pre-spooled and ready for action
and friends. - Comes in a cordura tube with a reel pouch
- New price category for Vision outfits
VTA2400. Tane sofarod. RRP 79€
AFTM # Length Pcs Item code RRP
4 8’ 4 VSO4804 298
4 10’ 4 VSO4104 298
5 9’ 4 VSO4905 298
6 9’ 4 VSO4906 298
7 9’6’’ 4 VSO4967 298
XO SloMo BIG MAMA 9IS7 BOTTOM EXPRESS VIBE 85+
250GR
New XO slow intermediate suites especially Big Mama is now available also as Intermediate Bottom Express is now available in 250 grain ver- Our number one selling line Vibe 85 just got bet-
coastal seatrout and general stillwater fishing. with a SINK 7 head in case you need to get really sion, which is best suited for rods in #7-8 classes. ter. We added the same coating as we have in our
XO is our most advanced flyline. It has our STD™ deep really fast or if you fish from fast drifting This line sinks like a stone ensuring you can al- Tane line. The new Vibe 85+ is now slicker and it
taper making it one of the easiest casting all boat and want to keep your fly deep. ways reach the very bottom. The rear part of the will stay that way even in warmer conditions. We
round fly lines. It also features varying hardness Big Mama is a perfect line for bulky and heavy head floats to avoid creating an angle with the didn´t touch the great taper. We also added line
coatings in different parts of the line; the head flies. The profile is a reverse compound taper running line. Sinking speed approximately 6-7 identification prints in the tip.
being softer allowing you to push arrow shaped with a short front taper to cut through wind. It has inches per second. Vibe 85+ has a 8,5 meter / 27,9 feet long head. It
tight loops and the runningline being harder a slick and supple coating which remains mem- is at its best in places with limited casting space
VBE250. Bottom Express 250gr
for carrying extra-long over hangs and ultimate ory free even in cold conditions. The low stretch and performs extremely well with switch and
RRP 79€
shootability. Due to XO's long rear taper and the core helps you to feel the takes and set the hook spey style casts. The low stretch core helps you to
fact that the line casts well no matter how much and also transfers casting energy better than tra- feel the takes and it also transfers casting energy
head is out we felt that the line doesn't have to ditional cores. The ready-made loops make it better than normal cores. The aggressive front
be two-toned. easy to attach the leader and backing. taper turns even heavier weighted nymphs and
streamers over with ease. The ready made loop
VBM9IS7. Big Mama 9IS7
- Small loops on both ends makes it easy to attach the leader.
RRP 89€
- Clear markings of the line weight near the tip
VKL3F - VKL8F. Vibe 85+ Float
- Head lenght 16 m. Total length 30 m
VKL5S3 - VKL8S3. Vibe 85+ Sink head
VXO6SI - VXO8SI. XO SloMo RRP 79€
RRP 90€
BIG MAMA LEADERS SALMON LEADERS
New Big Mama leader family is made for active predator fly fishermen. You can choose your favorite
from three different options: Classic, Stealth and Wire. All models include a robust Mustad’s Fas-
tachTM clip for quick and easy fly change.
TAPE MEASURES
EXTREME+ These PVC (robust and easy to keep clean) meas-
uring tapes are capable of measuring up to 138
HEAVY-DUTY FOR BOAT ANGLERS
The bigger one is 30 cm in width so you can put
TIPPET
cm, which should be enough for most of us. Dec- the fish right on top of it. It has an aluminum an-
orations based on our relevant (fish species & tar- gle attached to the start end to make sure that
get sizes) rod series: Abbo, Kust, (Big) Daddy and you’ll get the big fish measured easily and with-
(Big) Mama. Both tapes available now! out any (“unintended”) errors. Besides two snap
on buttons it has a useful wide and strong rubber
SMALL VERSION FOR EVERYBODY band to make sure that the rolled tape stays in a
The smaller tape is 6cm in width so it fits nicely nice package when not in use. This one is a must
into a small pocket (comes with a narrow Velcro- for everybody fishing from a boat.
Extreme tippet material has been in our reper- ITEM Dia. Length Strenght Item code type band for securing it) and is therefore easy to Dimensions 140cm * 30cm.
toire for ages because there is always a need for Extreme+ OX 50m VER0 carry with you regardless where you are fishing. VFM1. RRP 28€
slightly stiffer tippet, for example when fishing Extreme+ 1X 50m VER1 Dimensions 140cm * 6cm.
with big and heavy flies. However, this year we Extreme+ 2X 50m VER2
wanted to give it a proper face-lift and improve VFM2. RRP 12€
Extreme+ 3X 50m VER3
it to meet modern standards regarding mate-
Extreme+ 4X 50m VER4
rial and manufacturing processes. Hence, we are
Extreme+ 5X 50m VER5
proud to launch our new Extreme+ tippet mate-
rial, which is even better than the legendary Ex- Extreme+ 6X 50m VER6
treme. This flurocarbon coated monofilament Extreme+ 7X 50m VER7
family consists of 16 products from an extremely Extreme+ 8X 50m VER8
thin 8X all the way up to 0.50mm heavy-duty line Extreme+ O.30 50m VER30
suitable even for the biggest salmon in tough Extreme+ O.32 50m VER32
conditions. Extreme +, like all other Vision tippet Extreme+ O.35 50m VER35
materials, comes in colour coded, snap together Extreme+ O.38 50m VER38
& rotate spools. Extreme+ O.40 30m VER40
Extreme+ O.45 30m VER45
Extreme+ O.50 30m VER50
TANE net
Weight: 260g
Length (max): 66cm
Width (max): 33cm
Mesh depth (approx.): 43 cm
V9056. RRP 89€
TANE rubber net
Weight: 280g V5200N V5303N V5757N
Length (max): 60cm
Width (max): 30cm
Mesh depth (approx.): 30 cm
A great looking duo of landing nets especially for wading fishermen. These fly fishing landing nets
are handsomely crafted from start to finish. The beautiful wooden chassis is finished with durable
varnish and the handle has a rotating brass eyelet for the safety cord. The bigger Tane net (V9056)
has deep soft catch-and-release net bag, good for bagging bigger fish, whereas the smaller Tane
rubber net (V9057) has rubberized catch-and-release net bag with kind of a flat bottom, especially
suitable for medium-size fish and for taking photos.
KAKADU CUTTER
to get it right from the start, we did this in collab-
oration with one of the best fly hook companies
there is, Partridge of Redditch.
BIG DADDY:
- Wide gap, micro-barbed, strong predator hook
BIG MAMA:
- Wide gap, micro-barbed, heavy weight,
& DE-BARBER
Small tool, which is perfect for cutting wires and
for all freshwater, estuary and saltwater X-Strong predator hook for all freshwater, thick fluorocarbon tippets. Can be used for safe
applications. estuary and saltwater applications. de-barbing of fly hooks and attaching split shots
- Straight-Eye, Green Nickel Finish. - Straight-Eye, Red Nickle Finish. to your leader. Comes with a handy holster.
- Chemically sharpened. - Chemically sharpened.
- Sizes: #1/0, #2/0, #4/0. - Sizes: #2/0, #4/0, #6/0. Overall length 4.1’’ / 10.5 cm.
- Package: 10 Hooks. - Package: 10 Hooks. V9039. Kakadu Cutter & De-barber
- Made in Japan. - Made in Japan RRP 35€
GILLIE WADERS Gillie wader is made from a soft and comfortable
materials. The lower part’s thicker material comes
up all the way to your waist so it makes this wad-
TOSSU WADING BOOTS
er strong. The upper part is extended up to your
armpits so this wader is ideal for the ones who like
deep wading. The front pocket is made from light-
weight and stretchable fabric. This wader comes
with a waterproof, clear TPU pocket which is re-
movable. This pocket has two places where it can
be attached based on your own needs; it can be
inside the wader like traditional flip pocket or it
can be placed inside the big front pocket. In both
positions there is strong velcro for easy and quick
attachment. In addition to the velcro there are two
securing strings with hooks to secure the pocket in
case you keep something valuable in it.
FEATURES:
- Lightweight 4 – layer construction
- Waterproof and breathable F4 fabric
- A large pocket stretchable pocket in front
- Special fully waterproof transparent inside
pocket attached with velcro strips
- Matching color belt and braces with
brown/white details
- D-rigs & accessory loops
- Built-in gravel guards
- Neoprene feet with left and right side design
- Drying loops Our new Tossu wading boots included some serious product development and investments to pro-
duction. We wanted to develop a shoe with more rigid structure to support one’s foot in all possible
conditions. Tossu has a totally new and unique moulded EVA midsole. The construction of this boot
is done in a manner, which secures the upper part to the lower part extremely well due to both glu-
ing and sewing the pieces together. The construction also enables easy, solid and safe attachment
of Vision studs. It provides good ankle support and the front rubber bumber gives great protection
against rocks. Availabe both with felt sole and new brown Gummi sole with improved grip.
NATIVES CAP
WILLA SUBZERO
Manufacturer Pure Waste Ltd.
Made of recycled materials.
KAMO CAP
BEANIE
Willa beanies are all made of 100% Bluesign
approved merino wool with the best available
Schoeller yarns and are handcrafted in Europe.
Subzero beanies are warm enough for the cold-
est possible conditions. They include an anti-itch
headband for those who are sensitive even to the
finest merino wool. The headband is made of
technical highly breathable and light polycolon
yarn. On top of being itch free it also ensures that
moisture is transferred to the outer merino wool.
The wool has the wonderful effect of insulating
well even when wet. One size fits most heads.
STEFFEN JUHL
VSF20. Rubberleg Frances tube Our popular waterproof Aqua fly box family got
three new members for season 2017: Aqua Salt,
VSF16. Amse tube Aqua Big Mama and Aqua Big Daddy. This time
we introduced some big ones, which are espe-
cially suitable for saltwater and pike fishing.
VSF18-4. Cascade #4 VSF22. Black Muddler Hitch Dimensions: 350 x 230 x 86mm.
VSF18-8. Cascade #8 V140. Aqua Big Daddy.
PETO & KÄDDIS FLY RODS
New great looking fly rod trio for the Keeper bränd. Käddis is a Finnish nick-
name for a special fly pattern imitaiing caddisflies (sedgeflies) and Peto stands
for beast in Finnish.
Käddis Peto
With the same stealthy look as the Peto has these Simply put, this beast is made to tame the big-
rods are aimed for more traditional river fishing gest pike. It is an easy casting all-rounder for
for trout & grayling. 9ft 4 – piece rods with sensi- pike fishing and has plenty of power to cast the
tive but powerful blanks will handle all normal big & bulky pike flies to the horizon. This 9ft #9
fishing situations. Cigar shaped cork handle with – weight 3 – piece rod comes with protective Cor-
nice wooden insert reelseat gives these rods a dura tube which has segments for each piece.
dash of classical look. Käddis rods are built using Stealthy carbon look with orange trimmings
Stunning looking Keeper ALU diecast reels with some orange machined parts. These two affordable the high quality Pacific Bay Aero stripping guides make this rod look cool. Its full EVA handle out-
black reels have a reliable, smooth and easily adjustable disc drag. The large arbour provides fast re- and hard chrome snake guides and they come performs the old fashioned cork handle in this
trieve speed and holds plenty of backing. Changing from left to right hand retrieve couldn’t be easier. with protective Cordura tube which has segments kind of rod in all aspects; it’s more comfortable
Soft polyurethane handle gives you the best grip even when wet. Comes with a black reel pouch. for each piece. in cold, it gives you better feel to the blank, offers
Made in Korea. Spare spool not available. better grip and it lasts longer. Peto is built using
the high quality Pacific Bay Aero stripping guides
Line # Weight Brake type Material Capacity Item code RRP and hard chrome snake guides.
4-6 177 g Disc drag Aluminium WF6F + 60m 20lb KLP46 129 Line # Weight Length Pieces Name Item code RRP
7-9 188 g Disc drag Aluminium WF8F + 150m 30lb KLP79 129 5 81g 9’ 4 Käddis #5 KAD4905 149
6 87g 9’ 4 Käddis #6 KAD4906 149
KEEPERFLYFISHING.COM KEEPERFLYFISHING.COM 9 142g 9’ 3 Peto #9 KPE3909 159
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