Meet the Coaster — a premium 8wt fly rod purpose-built for chasing Salmon, Steelhead & Coasters. Available in 9′ and 10′ lengths, this fast-action, lightweight rod delivers lightning-quick line speed and pinpoint responsiveness. Whether you’re stripping streamers, dead-drifting indicators, or shooting running line, the Coaster is your go-to for versatile, high-performance fishing.
Crafted through a unique 2024 collaboration between J.A. Henry and Trout Unlimited, the Coaster isn’t just a rod — it’s a mission. Every purchase supports TU’s Coaster Brook Trout Initiative, helping restore one of the Great Lakes’ most iconic and threatened native fish. Thanks to anglers like you, we’ve already raised critical funds to drive hands-on restoration efforts along Michigan’s shoreline.
“I’ve been very blessed to work with some awesome companies throughout my career. It’s extra cool to be now working with a fly rod company dedicated to Lake Superior brook trout. J..A. Henry Rod & Reel Co. has released the Coaster Migratory 8wt, a beautiful fly rod that deserves a look from any serious trout angler. “
Gord Ellis
Gord is an accomplished writer for Ontario Out of Doors among others, a wealth of knowledge about the history and recovery of the Coaster Brook Trout in the Nipigon river and a sought-after guide on the famed Nipigon.
