I first became aware of the Douglas Upstream Series at George Anderson’s Shop in Livingston and saw some on the rack. I picked up the 8’8” 4 weight and it was love at first wiggle. It was the nice soft rod that I had been looking for. So I bought one and it immediately became my favorite rod of all time. It’s like a cane rod that weighs only 1.7 ounces. The dampening is perfect and it will cast the smoothest, wobble free line that you will ever see. It’s been the perfect rod for my favorite waters; Western Spring Creeks, the Cutthroat Streams of the Canadian Rockies, English Chalkstreams, or any small stream. When I let friends try it, including Tom McGuane and A.D. Maddox, they immediately bought one. I’ve cast hundreds or rods over the years and this rod has the “secret sauce” like no other. I love it so much, I bought a second one.

Finally found a great casting pack rod to take with me on mountain Bike trips.
My new Upstream 6 piece rod is easy to cast. Super Light ! and the Aluminum Rod tube is 17" long and fits in my back pack. Really cool!

I use the 3766 Upstream when hiking and fishing small brookie streams in the Poconos. The rod presents flies extremely delicately and is a blast to cast. Reminds you of simpler times and enjoying casting.