Dearborn Fly Rod
2 & 4 Piece
Dearborn Fly Rod
2 & 4 Piece
A high-octane fast action makes it possible to get turbocharged line speeds out of this fly rod—it's a rocket! Details & Specs
- Offered in 2-piece and 4-piece models
- 4 - 9 wt rods
- Scroll down to the specifications section to see more...
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Specifications
Dearborn Fly Fishing Rod Specifications
With a mixed graphite and woven carbon composition, don’t be afraid to overline this rod to get even more power. It’ll take that extra weight and cast it with accuracy.
Whether you’re fishing dries or throwing streamers, the Dearborn offers high-powered, precision casting to the seasoned fisherman. Try out a sink-tip line with a 7 wt or 8 wt on the lower Missouri, where that heavier line will get you down into the deep water or head up into the hills for some brookies with a 4 wt; the Montana Casting Co.® Dearborn fly rod is a versatile fit for almost any body of water.
- Offered in 2-piece and 4-piece models
- 4 - 9 wt rods
- 9 ft length
- Constructed of Woven Carbon Fiber and a Graphite-Toray blend
- High-performance, fast action perfect for intermediate and expert casting levels
- Comes with rod sock and signature MCCo. rod and reel case designed for either 2-piece or 4-piece rods
- 7-9 wt rods come with both a standard and fighting butt
- Best Montana Casting Co.® rod model for saltwater fishing - the carbon fiber reel seat is saltwater resistant.*
All Montana Casting Co.® rods are finished with the highest quality epoxy and thread wraps with metallic highlights. Look for our signature metallic "spring" around the middle ferrule—a symbol of each rod’s ability to build, store, and release energy in perfect harmony.
A note on the Dearborn model: Fewer ferrules means fewer interruptions in a rod's flexibility and performance. For peak performance, we recommend ordering the Dearborn as a two-piece rod but we've tacked on a four-piece option just in case you're looking for something a bit more travel-ready.
*Always remember to wash all your gear with fresh water after a hard day of fishing in the salt. Saltwater will
cause corrosion without proper washing and maintenance of your gear.Every Rod & Reel is Covered by The Montana Handshake Warranty:
Lifetime warranty against defects and accidents on all of our rods and reels for as long as you own them.
See The Montana Handshake Limited Warranty for details.AND The Montana Casting Co.® 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee:
We think your relationship with your Montana Casting Co.® fly rod will be love at first cast! In the unlikely event that it's not, Montana Casting Co.® offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
See our Terms of Purchase and Refund for details.The Dearborn is named after the Dearborn fishing access, located just east of the confluence of the Dearborn River with the Missouri... The Dearborn Fishing Access is a special place that brings back memories from a time long past. We’d put in above the Dearborn on hot summer days to float the mighty Mo. Whether we we’re hammering fish on dries or nymphs, there was always time to pull off at the gravel bar just below the confluence of the Dearborn and the Missouri. After a few casts with the sun beating down from above, we’d set our fishing rods aside and go for a dip. Once we’d had our fill of cool river water, we would sit and eat lunch—watching the dog continue to run up to the top of the riffle and ride the waves down. Inevitably, the river would call once more, and we’d clamber back into the boat with our fly rods at the ready.
Click here for more information on the Montana FWP Dearborn Fishing Access Site.
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Compare Our Rods
Fly Rod
Fly Rod
Fly RodAvailable
Sizes4 wt - 9 wt
4 wt - 9 wt
4 wt - 9 wt
Comes in
2-Piece✖
✔
✔
Comes in
4-Piece✔
✔
✔
2-Piece
Weight
w/o
Fighting
Butt4 wt - 4.0 oz
5 wt - 4.0 oz
6 wt - 4.1 oz
7 wt - 5.1 oz
8 wt - 5.2 oz
9 wt - 5.4 oz
4 wt - 3.6 oz
5 wt - 3.6 oz
6 wt - 3.7 oz
7 wt - 4.4 oz
8 wt - 4.5 oz
9 wt - 4.7 oz
4-Piece
Weight
w/o
Fighting
Butt4 wt - 3.3 oz
5 wt - 3.3 oz
6 wt - 3.4 oz
7 wt - 4.3 oz
8 wt - 4.4 oz
9 wt - 4.5 oz
4 wt - 4.0 oz
5 wt - 4.0 oz
6 wt - 4.2 oz
7 wt - 5.2 oz
8 wt - 5.3 oz
9 wt - 5.4 oz
4 wt - 3.7 oz
5 wt - 3.7 oz
6 wt - 3.7 oz
7 wt - 4.6 oz
8 wt - 4.6 oz
9 wt - 4.9 oz
Weight of
Removable
Fighting
Butt
7 - 9 wt0.25 oz
0.25 oz
0.25 oz
Blank
Composition
IM10
GraphiteT800 Toray
Graphite &
Woven Carbon
Fiber
Toray Carbon
FiberReel Seat
CompositionCNC reel seat
w/ rosewood
insertCNC reel seat
w/carbon
fiber insertCNC reel seat
w/ rosewood
insertGrip
CompositionAAA+ quality cork
AAA+ quality cork
AAA+ quality cork
Guide
CompositionCeramic stripping guide; Stainless steel, chrome finish snake guides & tip tops
Ceramic stripping guide; Stainless steel, chrome finish snake guides & tip tops
Ceramic stripping guide; Stainless steel, chrome finish snake guides & tip tops
Action Powerful medium action
High-performance fast action
Performance Rod
Medium to fast actionColor Warm Brown
Black Carbon Weave
Old Blue
Where we like
to take our
4 - 6 wtMountain streams for brookies; smaller rivers like the Beaverhead; backpacking
High mountain lakes to bigger rivers like the Mighty Mo
Pyramid Lake Cutthroats; we take our 4-piece everywhere
Where we like
to take our
7 - 9 wtMadison River-sized water for those 16 inchers
Wrangling WHOPPERS; bonefish in saltwater flats; steelhead or salmon
Yellowstone River or bigger; steelhead fishing
Rod/Reel Case
Included✔
✔
✔
Rod Sock
Included✔
✔
✔
Separate
Pouch for
Fighting Butt
7 - 9 wt only✖
✔
✔
View Craig View Dearborn View Warm Springs -
How To’s
Useful Fly Fishing Knots For Rigging Your Rod
How to tie a perfection loop
Scott shows you how to tie one of the easier fly fishing knots, the perfection loop. This knot can be used to attach a leader to the end of a fly line that has a welded loop on it.
Learn HowHow to tie a double overhand surgeon's knot
In this easy-to-follow video you will learn how to tie a double overhand surgeon's knot. This fly fishing knot is useful when it comes to tying tippet to leader and tippet to tippet. It's also useful for tying fluorocarbon tippet to nylon leader.
Learn HowHow to tie a blood knot
Scott demonstrates one of the trickier fly-fishing knots, the blood knot. This knot is used to tie tippet to tippet or tippet to leader.
Learn HowHow to tie a nail knot
Scott demonstrates using a nail knot tool to attach a length of butt section to a fly line.
Learn How -
Reviews
Dearborn Fly Fishing Rod Specifications
With a mixed graphite and woven carbon composition, don’t be afraid to overline this rod to get even more power. It’ll take that extra weight and cast it with accuracy.
Whether you’re fishing dries or throwing streamers, the Dearborn offers high-powered, precision casting to the seasoned fisherman. Try out a sink-tip line with a 7 wt or 8 wt on the lower Missouri, where that heavier line will get you down into the deep water or head up into the hills for some brookies with a 4 wt; the Montana Casting Co.® Dearborn fly rod is a versatile fit for almost any body of water.
- Offered in 2-piece and 4-piece models
- 4 - 9 wt rods
- 9 ft length
- Constructed of Woven Carbon Fiber and a Graphite-Toray blend
- High-performance, fast action perfect for intermediate and expert casting levels
- Comes with rod sock and signature MCCo. rod and reel case designed for either 2-piece or 4-piece rods
- 7-9 wt rods come with both a standard and fighting butt
- Best Montana Casting Co.® rod model for saltwater fishing - the carbon fiber reel seat is saltwater resistant.*
All Montana Casting Co.® rods are finished with the highest quality epoxy and thread wraps with metallic highlights. Look for our signature metallic "spring" around the middle ferrule—a symbol of each rod’s ability to build, store, and release energy in perfect harmony.
A note on the Dearborn model: Fewer ferrules means fewer interruptions in a rod's flexibility and performance. For peak performance, we recommend ordering the Dearborn as a two-piece rod but we've tacked on a four-piece option just in case you're looking for something a bit more travel-ready.
*Always remember to wash all your gear with fresh water after a hard day of fishing in the salt. Saltwater will
cause corrosion without proper washing and maintenance of your gear.
Every Rod & Reel is Covered by The Montana Handshake Warranty:
Lifetime warranty against defects and accidents on all of our rods and reels for as long as you own them.
See The Montana Handshake Limited Warranty for details.
AND The Montana Casting Co.® 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee:
We think your relationship with your Montana Casting Co.® fly rod will be love at first cast! In the unlikely event that it's not, Montana Casting Co.® offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
See our Terms of Purchase and Refund for details.
The Dearborn is named after the Dearborn fishing access, located just east of the confluence of the Dearborn River with the Missouri... The Dearborn Fishing Access is a special place that brings back memories from a time long past. We’d put in above the Dearborn on hot summer days to float the mighty Mo. Whether we we’re hammering fish on dries or nymphs, there was always time to pull off at the gravel bar just below the confluence of the Dearborn and the Missouri. After a few casts with the sun beating down from above, we’d set our fishing rods aside and go for a dip. Once we’d had our fill of cool river water, we would sit and eat lunch—watching the dog continue to run up to the top of the riffle and ride the waves down. Inevitably, the river would call once more, and we’d clamber back into the boat with our fly rods at the ready.
Click here for more information on the Montana FWP Dearborn Fishing Access Site.
Compare Our Rods
Fly Rod |
Fly Rod |
Fly Rod |
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Available Sizes |
4 wt - 9 wt |
4 wt - 9 wt |
4 wt - 9 wt |
Comes in 2-Piece |
✖ |
✔ |
✔ |
Comes in 4-Piece |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
2-Piece Weight w/o Fighting Butt |
4 wt - 4.0 oz 5 wt - 4.0 oz 6 wt - 4.1 oz 7 wt - 5.1 oz 8 wt - 5.2 oz 9 wt - 5.4 oz |
4 wt - 3.6 oz 5 wt - 3.6 oz 6 wt - 3.7 oz 7 wt - 4.4 oz 8 wt - 4.5 oz 9 wt - 4.7 oz |
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4-Piece Weight w/o Fighting Butt |
4 wt - 3.3 oz 5 wt - 3.3 oz 6 wt - 3.4 oz 7 wt - 4.3 oz 8 wt - 4.4 oz 9 wt - 4.5 oz |
4 wt - 4.0 oz 5 wt - 4.0 oz 6 wt - 4.2 oz 7 wt - 5.2 oz 8 wt - 5.3 oz 9 wt - 5.4 oz |
4 wt - 3.7 oz 5 wt - 3.7 oz 6 wt - 3.7 oz 7 wt - 4.6 oz 8 wt - 4.6 oz 9 wt - 4.9 oz |
Weight of Removable Fighting Butt 7 - 9 wt |
0.25 oz |
0.25 oz |
0.25 oz |
Blank Composition |
|
T800 Toray |
|
Reel Seat Composition |
CNC reel seat |
CNC reel seat |
CNC reel seat |
Grip Composition |
AAA+ quality cork |
AAA+ quality cork |
AAA+ quality cork |
Guide Composition |
Ceramic stripping guide; Stainless steel, chrome finish snake guides & tip tops |
Ceramic stripping guide; Stainless steel, chrome finish snake guides & tip tops |
Ceramic stripping guide; Stainless steel, chrome finish snake guides & tip tops |
Action | Powerful medium action |
High-performance fast action |
Performance Rod |
Color | Warm Brown |
Black Carbon Weave |
Old Blue |
Where we like to take our 4 - 6 wt |
Mountain streams for brookies; smaller rivers like the Beaverhead; backpacking |
High mountain lakes to bigger rivers like the Mighty Mo |
Pyramid Lake Cutthroats; we take our 4-piece everywhere |
Where we like to take our 7 - 9 wt |
Madison River-sized water for those 16 inchers |
Wrangling WHOPPERS; bonefish in saltwater flats; steelhead or salmon |
Yellowstone River or bigger; steelhead fishing |
Rod/Reel Case Included |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Rod Sock Included |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Separate Pouch for Fighting Butt 7 - 9 wt only |
✖ |
✔ |
✔ |
View Craig | View Dearborn | View Warm Springs |
Useful Fly Fishing Knots For Rigging Your Rod
How to tie a perfection loop
Scott shows you how to tie one of the easier fly fishing knots, the perfection loop. This knot can be used to attach a leader to the end of a fly line that has a welded loop on it.
Learn HowHow to tie a double overhand surgeon's knot
In this easy-to-follow video you will learn how to tie a double overhand surgeon's knot. This fly fishing knot is useful when it comes to tying tippet to leader and tippet to tippet. It's also useful for tying fluorocarbon tippet to nylon leader.
Learn HowHow to tie a blood knot
Scott demonstrates one of the trickier fly-fishing knots, the blood knot. This knot is used to tie tippet to tippet or tippet to leader.
Learn HowHow to tie a nail knot
Scott demonstrates using a nail knot tool to attach a length of butt section to a fly line.
Learn How