While not for everyone, this is the tool in the right hands (i.e., the technically advanced caster)! The fastest rod ever offered by Sage (classified as "Ultra-Fast"), the TCR (Technical Casting Rod) can handle any condition you could ever encounter (e.g., large or and/or heavy flies, tough wind, distant lies, etc.). Available in 9' 5-Weight and 8-Weight models only, this 4-Piece one-of-a-kind rod sells for $700 and $725 respectively.