Fishing Equipment:

Sharpe's of Aberdeen Aquarex Fly Rods

It is quite remarkable that most Spey rod designers and builders have often never visited the Spey nor cast a line in any Scottish river but still claim themselves to be 'experts'. At Shapres of Aberdeen they pride themselves in both Scottish heritage and proximity to the Spey. Their rod designers have fished the river for more than 100 years between them and it is this experience and knowledge that you are buying when you invest in a Sharpe's rod.

The full range of trout and salmon rods are built on superb blanks constructed from multi-modulus modified IM6. The remarkable stiffness to weight ratio is achieved by only using the highest quality carbon cloth impregnated with a resin system to Sharpe's design.

All rods are supplied a cloth sleeve with a Cordura covered tube incorporating a shoulder sling and are covered by a lifetime guarantee

Aquarex Features:

  • Middle to tip action

  • Available in 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 piece models

  • Constructed with multi-modulus IM6 materials

  • Green lacquered blanks

  • Aluminum Oxide stripper rings

  • Precision machined reel seats

  • Highest grade cork grips

  • Supplied with Hi-Density polyurethane rod tube

  • Lifetime warranty

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AQUAREX 7ft #4 A delicate 2-piece rod ideal for presenting small flies on small waters. The blank is constructed from a modified multi-modulus IM6 incorporating the latest in carbon technology. The lustrous and distinctive finish is complemented by a rosewood spacer and nickel silver fittings. The half wells Flor grade cork handle is designed to improve balance and assist casting.

AQUAREX 8ft6in #5/6 This powerful caster is designed for larger fish but retains lightness and accuracy in presentation.

AQUAREX 9ft #6/7 A beautifully balanced rod that is excellent for covering fish quickly with smaller flies.

AQUAREX 9ft 6in #7/8/9 The ultimate stillwater rod. Little effort is required to cover fish a long distances. It will comfortably handle DT 7,8 and 9 shooting heads.

AQUAREX 10ft #7 Optimised for an ATFM 7 line, this is a favourite of both stillwater and river anglers. A very easy rod to use, throwing long or short lines with great accuracy. The three sections allow ease of transportation.

AQUAREX 11ft #6/7 Although 3-piece, it feels like a 2-piece with a middle to tip progressive action. Good all rounder for trout, seatrout and loch style boat fishing.

AQUAREX 12ft #8 With its two-handed grip, this model satisfies the need for the angler who wishes the ability to roll and spey cast, overhead cast, or indulge in dapping, without the extra space needed for the longer spey caster. 3-piece optimised for an ATFM 8.

AQUAREX 13ft #8/9 This 3-piece progressive action rod is well sited to small and medium sized rivers. Whether roll or spey casting the accuracy of presentation is comforting. Ideal for grilse and salmon with small flies.

AQUAREX 14ft #10/11 This 4-piece rod, for ATFM 10/11 is a superb roll and spey caster, and fulfills the need for a shorter packed length salmon rod, while maintaining impressive through power. A dream to use, and will handle floating a sinking lines with equal ease.

AQUAREX 15ft #10 A superb lightweight all round 3-piece salmon rod. Good in all conditions on medium and larger rivers.

AQUAREX 16ft #11/12 This 4-piece rod will comfortably accept the heaviest of flies in deep fast water. An exceptionally powerful sunk line rod.

 

Length

Line

Pieces

Retail Price

8'6" 5/6 2 £225
9' 6/7 2 £240
9' 4/6 7 £360
9' 8 6 £360
9'6" 7/8/9 2 £255
10' 7 3 £275
11' 6/7 3 £285
12' 8 3 £355
13' 8/9 3 £375
14' 10/11 4 £435
15' 10/11 3 £395
16' 10/12 4 £485