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GUADALUPE
ROD CO. · TEXAS
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FROM THE GUAD TO THE COAST · COMING SOON

Laguna 8

A fast 8-weight for quick shots at redfish, shrimp patterns in Gulf wind, and long days around Texas bays and marshes. We’re working toward a run of at least ten rods; the final blank, price, and release date are still being confirmed.

8-weight · Fast action · Saltwater

Final supplier, quantity, price, deposit, and release date will be announced when sourcing is complete.

Laguna 8 saltwater fly rod with ocean-blue blank

8 WT

SALTWATER LINE

FAST

ACTION

30–60 DAYS

AVERAGE BUILD WINDOW

COMING SOON

RELEASE STATUS

REDFISH · SPECKLED TROUT · COASTAL WIND

When the shot appears, the rod needs to be ready.

The plan is a fast-action 8-weight that can move shrimp and baitfish patterns, pick up line quickly, and keep working when the coastal wind shows up. We’ll confirm the final build once sourcing is complete.

BEST FIT · Texas bays, marsh edges, open flats, redfish, speckled trout, shrimp patterns, and baitfish patterns.

Vintage Guadalupe Rod Co redfish angler on a skiff in the Texas coastal flats with a fly rod visible

BUILD SPECIFICATION

The planned build.

  • OCEAN-BLUE FAST-ACTION BLANK
  • FULL-WELLS NATURAL CORK GRIP
  • CARBON-FIBER REEL-SEAT INSERT
  • CARBON-FIBER FIGHTING BUTT
  • STAINLESS-STEEL REEL SEAT
  • SALTWATER-GRADE STAINLESS HARDWARE
  • RESTRAINED SILVER THREAD ACCENTS
LINE WEIGHT
8 wt
ACTION
Fast
APPLICATION
Saltwater fly
BLANK COLOR
Ocean blue
GRIP
Full wells
FIGHTING BUTT
Carbon fiber
REEL SEAT
Stainless steel
PRIMARY TARGET
Redfish & speckled trout

WHY THE LAGUNA 8

What this rod needs to do on the water.

01

Coastal line speed

The planned fast-action blank is intended to help you cast saltwater flies in coastal wind.

02

Quick shot control

Quick line pickup matters when a fish comes into range and you have little time to cast.

03

Useful reserve power

We’re choosing an 8-weight setup for redfish, larger flies, and the conditions you encounter on the flats.

RELEASE STATUS

Release details are confirmed before reservations open.

This is a preview of the planned rod, and reservations are not open yet. We’ll announce the final specifications, quantity, price, and timing when the materials are confirmed.

PRICE

To be announced

QUANTITY

At least 10 rods; final count to come

DEPOSIT

Based on final sale price

RESERVATION DATE

To be announced

BUILD WINDOW

30–60 days average

PERSONALIZATION

Name + one accent color, when offered

FIRST ACCESS TO THE LAGUNA 8

Know when reservations open.

Join the Limited Run list for the final specification, quantity, price, deposit, build window, and reservation date.