R8 Core 990-4 YGroup_GuideShirt beetles and grasshoppers are all

beetles and grasshoppers are all fair game and work very well when other flies don't

Same as the RL Bugger Yellow Yummy

powerful front taper for good presentation and turnover

An excellent grasshopper pattern tied with a pile of natural materials

When at rest

R8 Core 990-4 YGroup_GuideShirt beetles and grasshoppers are allThe 990 4 is a very versatile all water and big game rod, able to pull on striped bass, large anadromous species, and big aggressive freshwater meat eaters. From Alaskan Salmon to the flats of the Key's for Permit and Bonefish, the 990 4 R8 CORE is an excellent rod for the angler using a 9wt in a multitude of applications.