The Sky G is Douglas's flagship and one of the genuinely light rods on the market — the 8'6" 4 weight comes in at 2.40 oz. Graphene platelets in the blank let them cut wall thickness without losing recovery speed, which is how you get a rod this light that still holds up in wind.
We stock the complete Sky G lineup, all fifteen models, from a 10-foot 2 weight euro nymph rod to a 12 weight.
Trout and freshwater
| Model | Line | Length | Pieces | Weight | Best at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4864 | 4 wt | 8' 6" | 4 | 2.40 oz | Small-stream dries, tight cover, delicate work |
| 4904 | 4 wt | 9' 0" | 4 | 2.50 oz | Light all-around trout and panfish |
| 5904 | 5 wt | 9' 0" | 4 | 2.69 oz | The do-everything trout rod |
| 5906 | 5 wt | 9' 0" | 6 | 2.80 oz | Six-piece travel 5 — fits a carry-on |
| 6904 | 6 wt | 9' 0" | 4 | 2.80 oz | Bigger water, wind, streamers, smallmouth |
Euro nymphing
| Model | Line | Length | Pieces | Weight | Best at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2104 | 2 wt | 10' 0" | 4 | 3.20 oz | Ultralight euro, small streams, light tippet |
| 3104 | 3 wt | 10' 0" | 4 | 3.21 oz | The all-around euro nymph rod |
| 4104 | 4 wt | 10' 0" | 4 | 3.23 oz | Heavier rigs, bigger water and fish |
Saltwater and big game
| Model | Line | Length | Pieces | Weight | Best at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6904 | 6 wt | 9' 0" | 4 | 3.30 oz | Saltwater-spec 6 with fighting butt |
| 7904 | 7 wt | 9' 0" | 4 | 3.50 oz | Bass, redfish, salmon, steelhead |
| 8904 | 8 wt | 9' 0" | 4 | 3.60 oz | Bonefish, stripers, pike |
| 9904 | 9 wt | 9' 0" | 4 | 3.97 oz | Permit, redfish, jacks, windy flats |
| 10904 | 10 wt | 9' 0" | 4 | 4.48 oz | Tarpon, jacks, musky, heavy flies |
| 11904 | 11 wt | 9' 0" | 4 | 4.57 oz | Big tarpon and stripers, heavy sink tips |
| 12904 | 12 wt | 9' 0" | 4 | 4.48 oz | GTs and offshore heavy flies |
Current pricing per model is on the selector above.
Picking one
- One trout rod? The 9' 5 weight at 2.69 oz. Light enough to fish dries all evening, enough backbone for an indicator rig.
- Euro nymphing? The 10' 3 weight is the standard answer. Go 2 weight for small technical water, 4 weight if you fish heavy rigs or bigger rivers.
- Note the 6 weight split: the 6904 is a freshwater rod; the S6904 is the saltwater version — heavier at 3.30 oz, with a fighting butt and a solid aluminum seat. Make sure you pick the right one.
- Travelling? The 5906 breaks into six pieces and fits a carry-on, at a 0.11 oz penalty over the four-piece.
Components
- Blank: multi-modulus with G-Tec graphene platelets, G-Armour coating, glare-resistant platinum finish
- Stripping guides: REC titanium Cerecoil with zirconia inserts
- Snake guides: REC titanium Recoil — they flex and spring back rather than taking a set
- Reel seat: skeletonized aluminum, double uplocking rings, burled blackwood insert; saltwater models use a solid one-piece aluminum seat
- Grip: AAAA flor grade cork
- Details: section alignment dots marked with line weight
- Included: powder-coated aluminum tube and moisture-wicking sock
Warranty: Douglas limited lifetime to the original owner with proof of purchase, plus a separate no-fault program for accidental breakage. Register the rod when you get it — free repair depends on it.
A rod at this level is worth casting before you buy. Come put one through its paces on the lawn and we will help you narrow down the size. Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, downtown Montrose, Colorado.