The Two-Hearted Fly Rod. The Two-Hearted Fly Rod is a hand-made, 2 wt., 4-piece, ultra-light fly rod weighing in at a mere 2.8 ounces and is designed and assembled in Rockford, MI. This rod was named after my many adventures on the famed Two-Hearted River in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The rod is handmade from a custom carbon-fiber blank. I worked directly with a design engineer and went through 5 prototypes in 3 years before we got it right! It’s a fast-action rod that casts nicely off the tip with accuracy. The rod has good midflex and fast recovery speeds. Despite its light weight (2.8oz), the rod has minimal tip-wobble with good tracking, contributing to its powerful feel for its size. I have been fly fishing for over 4 decades. I have owned and fished with dozens of different lightweight fly rods. I sincerely believe you will not find a smoother casting, sweeter action 2-weight fly rod anywhere!
The best part about the Two-Hearted? The fight! When the hook is set and the fish is on, prepare to feel every ounce of the fish’s energy. Every head-shake, direction change and spirited run is transferred from the fish through the light-weight carbon fiber to your hand. Fighting a resident trout or panfish has never been more fun! The Two-Hearted rod is sold with the 2H-LA fly reel. The reel is loaded with 2wt, floating fly line. The technical specifications of the Two-Hearted make it a 2wt; however, it can handle a heavier 3wt line without any problem. This is because the rod is slightly longer (7’6″) than your average 2wt and has a carbon fiber backbone, providing some additional strength and durability. More information on my website: jahenryusa.com
About The Vintage American Fly Fishing Case: A nod to the fly fishing pioneers of the late 19th century! This hand-crafted case includes the fly rod, fly reel, maple fly box, and double-taper floating fly line as seen above. This case is well-constructed and durable, built to endure for generations! It is intended for heavy use including traveling, camping and of course, fishing. This case is a piece of American history (hence the name)! More information about this product is on my website: jahenryusa.com. The character and condition of the wood and grain is uniquely beautiful, conditioned by over 130 years of Michigan weather. The hardware includes unique, non-mortise hinges salvaged from a 19th century farmhouse. The leather handles are handmade and secured with antique trunk handle caps. Every detail of these cases is considered.
The case cover can be personalized for an additional $90 with hand-carved names, wedding themes, company logos, favorite fishing spots, etc. I will help design your cover at no additional charge. Contact me for customizing details and options at: jahenryusa [!at] gmail.com
Case dimensions: 27.5"L x 9.75w x 3.5"h
Weight: 10..8 lbs
About The Fly Reel: The 2H-LA Fly Reel (Two-Hearted-Large Arbor) is a perfect compliment to the Two-Hearted Fly Rod. Chosen for its size (2.75” dia.) and weight (3.7 ounces), it’s a very light reel and notably durable. It has a hollow spool, large-arbor design. It has a one way bearing and an adjustable disc drag. The 2H-LA is a CNC machined aluminum alloy designed for high-impact durability and resistance to corrosion. Put simply, this is a tough little reel that delivers everything you need with a 2wt fly rod. The 2H-LA reel comes loaded with 20ft of backing and 50ft of tapered floating fly line. The line is a “middle of the road” quality line but very capable and will last a couple seasons. If you are a beginner to fly fishing, I recommend upgrading to a 3wt line. The Two-Hearted fly rod is a little longer than your average 2wt fly rod and can handle a heavier line without any problem. A 3wt line is easier to cast and control.
About The Fly Box: Burled Maple Fly Box: The fly box is a solid, burl maple box with 2 magnetic catches. The box is lined with pre-slit foam capable of holding up to 100 flies. The box measures 5.5” wide, 3.75” deep and 1.5” high.