Redington makes a lot of great fly rods, but how do you know which one is the best one for you? Here at Curated, our independent experts recommend rods to customers just like you every day. Check out this list of our experts' top-recommended Redington fly rods under $500, then chat with a Fly Fishing expert to make sure you find the perfect rod for you.
- Redington Vice Rod w/ Tube
- Redington Predator Fly Rod w/ Tube
- Redington Crux Fly Rod
Redington Vice Rod w/ Tube
Do-all work horse of a rod, will handle everything from hopper dropper and heavy nymph rigs, to small to medium size streamers.

A great, fast-action rod to really cast out bigger flies. Good for big water and big fish.

Saltwater species like stripers and redfish, freshwater salmon, and steelhead.

Redington Predator Fly Rod w/ Tube
This is an excellent value rod with the power to cast heavy tapered lines with big flies and control hard-fighting species. It's outfitted with saltwater components to hold up to the corrosion of the saltwater environment. Perfect rod for heavy streamer fishing, light flats and inshore species, and warm water species like carp and bass.

This rod has a fast action that packs a lot of power. The fast action allows this rod to cast heavy lines and large flies with ease. This rod can be used in fresh and saltwater settings. This rod is available in one or two handed versions along with the option of having a fighting butt that helps reduce arm fatiuge when fighting big fish.

This is Redington's rod that is specifically built for big game and saltwater species. A really great rod for chucking streamers.

Redington Crux Fly Rod
This is Redington's high end rod with all their new technologies- Angled key cork grip for casting all day, thinner blank for cutting through air and new line speed taper for effortless mid range casts.

Faster action rod that cast way above its price range. Perfect for drys and nymphs. Has enough back bone for bead head nymphs, and is very accurate in tight spaces.

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