2014-2015 Product Catalog www.douglasoutdoors.com A FRESH LEGACY A leading industry engineering and design team have gotten together with a legendary conservation family to bring a fresh approach to the building of fishing rods and reels. Douglas Outdoors did not evolve from a pre-existing enterprise. It is an entirely new initiative, bringing together the most experienced practitioners to found a fresh legacy of new tackle that pushes both the science and practice of angling. Douglas Outdoors will apply the same diligence and innovation to all its enterprises. Rod and reel design, customer service and our merchandizing programs will bring an improved product and partner to the water and to the fishing business. Courtesy Fred Contaoi Photo of the Douglaston Salmon Run in Pulaski, NY Courtesy Emily Waldt PRODUCTS 2 The Argus Fly Reel 3 The Nexus Fly Reel 4 DXF Fly Rods 6 DHF Fly Rods 8 DXS Spinning Rods 10 DXC Casting Rods 12 Fly Boxes 15 Tackle Boxes THE ARGUS REEL Closer to the fish. The tradition of a fine looking reel that gets you closer to the fish is a shared legacy for the longtime angler and the next, demanding generation. On the one hand, it is a beautiful reel, and on the other, as Hemingway said, there is no undue advantage given to the angler. This is a sporting reel for now and well into the future. Features & Benefits: The Argus Reel is a tried and true Made in America product. Hand-produced in upstate New York, The Argus is machined from bar stock 6061 aircraft aluminum. Featuring a standard arbor and reversible click check with rim-positioned adjustment, The Argus has a Marine brass reel foot scaled to fit both contemporary and classic fly rods. Finished in a beautiful type two, steely annodize, The Argus is completed with a subtle laser-textured palming rim. This reel comes neatly presented in a drawstring chino twill fleece lined bag. ITEM # REEL CAPACITIES MSRP 40008 2 3/4” (3.4 oz) DT2 & 25 yds. 20# - DT3 & 30 yds 20# $395.00 40009 3’’ (3.75 oz) DT4 & 50 yds. 20# - WF5 & 50 yds 20# $395.00 40016 3 1/4” (4.2 oz) DT5 & 60 yds. 20# - WF6 & 70 yds 20# $425.00 40010 3 1/2” (5 oz) DT6 & 75 yds. 20# - WF7 & 100 yds 20# $425.00 40011 3 3/4” (6 oz) WF8 & 150 yds 20# $450.00 40012 2 3/4” Spool $125.00 40013 3” Spool $125.00 40017 3 1/4” Spool $125.00 40014 3 1/2” Spool $125.00 40015 3 3/4” Spool $125.00 2 THE NEXUS REEL Emerald Finish Sealed disc drag reels have earned their place. Anglers are moving into unknown waters that are colder and grittier than before. Fly fishing is an adventure sport. You need a reel fit for non-conforming opportunities to wet your line. Nexus is a light frame reel designed to maximize drag and minimize torque. We didn’t think we could get it so light. Features & Benefits: Titanium Finish The Nexus Reel is a sealed, smooth disc drag reel built super light. Machined from 6061 aircraft aluminum, The Nexus Reel is featured in both a Titanium and Emerald annodized finish. Featuring a wide ported frame and spool, The Nexus is prime for simply right to left hand conversion. With a knurled grip drag knob and balanced adjustment, Nexus comes finished, presented in a beautiful neoprene on-rod reel bag. MSRP ITEM # REEL CAPACITIES MSRP $395.00 40001 3/4” Disc Drag Sealed Reel (3.8 oz) green WF4 75 yds 20# $275.00 $395.00 40002 5/6” Disc Drag Sealed Reel (4.14 oz) green WF5 100 yds 20# $275.00 40003 7/8” Disc Drag Sealed Reel (4.6 oz) green WF8 250 yds 20# $295.00 $425.00 40004 2/3” Spool green $150.00 $425.00 40005 3/4” Spool green $175.00 $450.00 40006 5/6” Spool green $175.00 $125.00 40007 7/8” Spool green $175.00 $125.00 40019 3/4” Disc Drag Sealed Reel (3.8 oz) silver WF4 75 yds 20# $275.00 40020 5/6” Disc Drag Sealed Reel (4.14 oz) silver WF5 100 yds 20# $275.00 $125.00 40021 7/8” Disc Drag Sealed Reel (4.6 oz) silver WF8 250 yds 20# $295.00 $125.00 40022 2/3” Spool silver $150.00 $125.00 40023 3/4” Spool silver $175.00 40024 5/6” Spool silver $175.00 40025 7/8” Spool silver $175.00 3 DXF FLY RODS A B C D Our first premium fly rods. These proven tapers have evolved over twenty years of design and practice. Say hello to the DXF. The DXF range is a strong and resonant collaboration of modern action, fresh carbon matrix and a traditional fit and finish. They range from Euro Nymph, Switch and Double Handed rods tailored toward every current angling practice. The Trout, Salmon and Salt models prove the authentic staying power of technical and traditional mainstays. The DXF series anticipates the full confidence an angler requires in the tackle they bring to the water; a reasoned performance approach to the water. Features & Benefits: The DXF is made from a high modulus blank and features fishing tapers for both strength and presentation. With a wood insert reel seat and anodized uplock, the DXF also features a AAA cork grip, scaled precisely for each rod size. The DXF features hard chrome stripper frames and snake guides and comes neatly presented in a Cordura triangle tube with rod sock. 4 DXF FLY RODS ITEM # ROD LENGTH LINE WEIGHT GRAIN WEIGHT* HANDLE MSRP 20012 DXF 5864 8’ 6’’ #5 2.6 oz A $325.00 20013 DXF 3904 9’ #3 2.9 oz A $325.00 20014 DXF 4904 9’ #4 2.9 oz A $325.00 20015 DXF 5904 9’ #5 3 oz A $325.00 20016 DXF 6904 9’ #6 3 oz A $325.00 20017 DXF 7904 9’ #7 4.3 oz B $375.00 20018 DXF 8904 9’ #8 4.4 oz B $375.00 20019 DXF 9904 9’ #9 5.8 oz B $375.00 20020 DXF 1094 9’ #10 6.5 oz B $375.00 20021 DXF 1294 9’ #12 6.7 oz B $395.00 20032 DXF 2104 10’ #2 2.8 oz A $350.00 20022 DXF 3104 10’ #3 3 oz A $350.00 20023 DXF 4104 10’ #4 3.05 oz A $350.00 20024 DXF 5104 10’ #5 3.25 oz A $350.00 20025 DXF 3114 11’ #3 3.3 oz C $375.00 20026 DXF 4114 11’ #4 3.36 oz C $375.00 20027 DXF 41064 10’ 6’’ #4 4.4 oz 265 C $395.00 20028 DXF 51064 10’ 6’’ #5 4.6 oz 290 D $395.00 20029 DXF 61064 10’ 6’’ #6 4.7 oz 350 D $425.00 20030 DXF 71164 11’ 6’’ #7 5.3 oz 400 D $450.00 20031 DXF 81164 11’ 6’’ #8 5.4 oz 450 D $450.00 *Line Grain Weights represent suggested starting points. DXF 5 DHF FLY RODS A B C These days, tackle performance happens with surprising value. The vast offerings of “everyman” fly rods requires the sharpest design resources to breakout from the crowd. The DHF team was the first to uptick the accessible everyday fly rod to a performance category that challenged the biggest top dogs. DHF is about years on the water. Reliable for the expert and first casters alike, the DHF is a common ground that satisfies enthusiasts. Our wheelhouse, the DHF is a proficient, tough customer in any fishery. Features & Benefits: The DHF is made from IM7 blanks with Dura Resin for strength and durability. Carbon fiber insert reel seats with anodized uplocks compliment DHF’s beautiful cork grip and durable fiber cork edges. Featuring power- cast actions and fine tips for tippet protection, DHF features saltwater rods from a seven to twelve weight. DHF comes come neatly presented in a Cordura triangle tube with integral pockets. 6 DHF FLY RODS ITEM # ROD LENGTH LINE WEIGHT GRAIN WEIGHT* HANDLE MSRP 20000 DHF 4764 7’ 6’’ #4 2.9 oz A $159.00 20001 DHF 5864 8’ 6’’ #5 3.3 oz A $169.00 20002 DHF 5904 9’ #5 3.5 oz A $169.00 20003 DHF 6904 9’ #6 3.7 oz A $169.00 20004 DHF 7904 9’ #7 4.3 oz B $169.00 20005 DHF 8904 9’ #8 4.5 oz B $179.00 20006 DHF 9904 9’ #9 4.6 oz B $189.00 20007 DHF 1094 9’ #10 5 oz B $189.00 20008 DHF 6104 10’ #6 4.6 oz B $199.00 20009 DHF 61164 11’ 6’’ #6 6.94 oz 290 C $250.00 20010 DHF 7124 12’ #7 6.8 oz 350 C $265.00 20011 DHF 8134 13’ #8 8.18 oz 400 C $295.00 *Line Grain Weights represent suggested starting points. DHF 7 DXS SPINNING RODS X-MatrixTECHNOLOGY DXS Here at Douglas Outdoors, we knew we would have to develop the best Spinning and Casting rods to make our mark in a crowded marketplace. So, we went to work. Our rod design team, led by Pro Angler Fred Contaoi, built a crisp and concise line comprising of 13 Spinning and 14 Casting rods. The DXS and DXC rods are the culmination of our design team’s experience fishing in over fifty nations and every imaginable condition. Using our exclusive, new proprietary X-Matrix material, Douglas’ DXS and DXC series is truly premium.