Above: “Little Mecoche” 6'9" 2pc. 3wt. For over 18 years, this rod has proven itself in small creeks around the world.  I make this rod in line weights 2-4, and all three weights use the same reel seat configuration. A blued nickel silver double slide band with a mortised spacer and a flared butt with a blued butt end cap. It's a lively, spry little rod that has personally caught me fish up to 25 inches and is very accurate in close-quarters combat. Like the “Little Engine That Could,” this rod paired with a DT line is deadly with small dry flies and pulls its weight. As one of my personal favorite rods, I pair it with a Terenzio Half Tail silk DT. The reason I use a Half Tail is that I can easily load a Hardy Flyweight with ample room for backing. A Half Tail in 2-4 weights. This little gem of a rod loads very quickly and is meant for short to medium casts in tight water. Whether you are fishing for little Brookies on Hazel Creek in the Smoky Mountains or stalking weary ...