The Classic Trout is exactly what the name promises: a moderate-action trout rod that loads easily, protects light tippet, and lays a dry fly down softly — with cosmetics that look twice the price. Dark clay brown blank, rosewood reel seat insert, custom machined seat hardware. It has been Redington's quiet workhorse for years because it just fishes.
Nine models from a 7'6" 2 weight to a 9' 6 weight — check the selector for today's stock; anything sold through we can get quickly.
Full lineup
| Model | Line | Length | Pieces | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 276-4 | 2 wt | 7' 6" | 4 | Very small creeks |
| 376-4 | 3 wt | 7' 6" | 4 | Small creeks |
| 386-4 | 3 wt | 8' 6" | 4 | Small water, longer drifts |
| 480-4 | 4 wt | 8' 0" | 4 | Spring creeks |
| 486-4 | 4 wt | 8' 6" | 4 | Spring creeks |
| 490-4 | 4 wt | 9' 0" | 4 | All-around light trout |
| 586-4 | 5 wt | 8' 6" | 4 | All-around dry fly |
| 590-4 | 5 wt | 9' 0" | 4 | All-around trout |
| 690-4 | 6 wt | 9' 0" | 4 | Bigger dries, bigger fish |
Current pricing is on the selector above.
Why moderate action? Fast rods win casting contests; moderate rods catch fish at fishing distances. The Classic Trout bends deep enough to load at 20 feet, which is where most trout are actually hooked — and that same bend is why 6X tippet survives a hot fish.
Key features
- Moderate action — smooth, forgiving, tippet-friendly
- Dark clay brown blank with rosewood reel seat insert and machined hardware
- Titanium oxide stripping guides; alignment dots
- Divided brown ballistic nylon rod tube included
Want it ready to fish out of the box? The Classic Trout Kit (also on our site) pairs this rod with Redington's machined click-and-pawl reel, RIO Gold XP line, backing, and leader — rigged loop-to-loop.
Warranty: Redington original-owner lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, downtown Montrose, Colorado.