{"product_id":"the-riser","title":"The Riser","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     THE RISER — Shopify Product Description\n     HOW TO USE: Product Description box → click \u003c \u003e (HTML) → paste this\n     whole block → click \u003c \u003e again → Save.\n     Accent color for the Riser is Driftwood Brown (#6A4E2E).\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:760px;font-family:'Roboto',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#2B2B28;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eThe dry-fly rod. Built to make fish look up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eEight and a half feet, 4-weight, medium action. The Riser is the rod you reach for when the fishing gets delicate — soft presentations, spooky fish, and dry flies laid down so gently they never see it coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eNot every day on the water is a do-everything day. Some days the fish are up, sipping off the surface, and heavier gear just slaps the water and sends them running. That's what the Riser is for. The shorter 8.5' length gives you accuracy and control in tight quarters. The 4-weight lays down light lines and small flies with a whisper. And the medium action loads deep and protects fine tippet, so you can fish delicate and still land the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003eIf dry-fly fishing is your favorite kind of day — small water, rising fish, careful presentations — this is your rod. It's the most specialized, most rewarding rod in the lineup, and it does its one job beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY IT'S BUILT THIS WAY --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #6A4E2E;padding:4px 0 4px 18px;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 8px;color:#2B2B28;\"\u003eWhy a 4-weight, and why 8.5 feet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;margin:0;\"\u003eA lighter line weight means a softer delivery — the fly lands first, gently, instead of the line crashing down and spooking a wary fish. The shorter length trades a little reach for a lot of accuracy and easy handling on small streams and brushy banks. Together they make a rod that does one thing better than any all-arounder can: put a dry fly exactly where you want it, softly enough that the fish never knows you're there. We finished it in Driftwood Brown to match the water it's made for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FEATURE CALLOUTS --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 14px;color:#2B2B28;\"\u003eBuilt with the details that usually cost more\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable role=\"presentation\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 30px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eHigh-modulus carbon fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eLight and sensitive, with the deep, protective flex a dry-fly rod needs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBurled wood reel seat\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eA gunmetal up-locking seat with a real burled wood insert — a rod this nice should look the part.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAAAA-grade cork\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOur highest cork grade — a premium, flawless handle that feels as good as it looks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eStainless steel guides\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eA light-wire stripping guide plus snake guides; smooth, accurate, corrosion-resistant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAlignment dots\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eLine up your sections right, every time.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAnti-glare matte finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDriftwood Brown, so sun off the blank won't spook fish in clear water.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e2 tips included\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eThe tip breaks most often — so we include a spare and you stay on the water.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAluminum rod tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eA Driftwood Brown anodized tube with gunmetal cap and a cotton rod sock — full protection for travel.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SPEC TABLE --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 14px;color:#2B2B28;\"\u003eFull specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable role=\"presentation\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 30px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;font-weight:700;width:42%;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;\"\u003e8 ft 6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eLine weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;\"\u003e4 wt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;font-weight:700;\"\u003ePieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eExtra tip included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;\"\u003eYes (2 tips total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eBlank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;\"\u003eHigh-modulus carbon fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eBlank color \/ finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;\"\u003eDriftwood Brown, anti-glare matte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eGuides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;\"\u003eStainless steel; light-wire stripping guide + snake guides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eReel seat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;\"\u003eGunmetal up-locking, burled wood insert, single locking ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eGrip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;\"\u003eHalf wells, AAAA-grade cork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAlignment dots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e4e2da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;\"\u003eAluminum rod tube (Driftwood Brown \/ gunmetal) with cotton sock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;\"\u003eDry flies, small water, delicate presentations to rising fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- LINEUP --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 8px;color:#2B2B28;\"\u003eWhich rod is yours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eWe make four rods, each built for a specific job:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size:16px;margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Riser\u003c\/strong\u003e (8.5' 4wt) — \u003cstrong\u003ethis rod.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dry-fly rod. Delicate and accurate for spooky fish on clear water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fly Flinger\u003c\/strong\u003e (9' 5wt) — the do-everything, where-you-start rod. If you buy one rod, it's this one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fly Flinger Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e (9' 5wt, fast) — the premium all-arounder. Faster, lighter, upgraded hardware, better in wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bug Bomber\u003c\/strong\u003e (9' 6wt) — the muscle. Big streamers, heavy nymph rigs, wind, and bigger water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure which is yours?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" style=\"color:#6A4E2E;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eTake the 2-minute rod quiz\u003c\/a\u003e — no email required. \u003c!-- REPLACE href=\"#\" with the live quiz URL --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 14px;color:#2B2B28;\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Riser a good first rod?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be, if you already know dry-fly fishing is what you love. But if you want one rod to learn on and do a bit of everything, the Fly Flinger (9' 5wt) is the more versatile place to start. The Riser is a specialist — it rewards anglers who want a dedicated dry-fly rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it fish nymphs or streamers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can handle a light nymph rig in a pinch, but that's not what it's built for. A 4-weight shines with dry flies and light presentations. For heavier rigs and bigger flies, look at the Fly Flinger Pro or Bug Bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy 8.5 feet instead of 9?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shorter length gives you more accuracy and easier handling on small streams and tight, brushy water — exactly where delicate dry-fly fishing happens. You trade a little distance for a lot of control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat line and reel pair with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 4-weight line and a reel sized for 4\/5-weight. \u003c!-- link your reel + line here --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I break it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee our replacement program — we ship replacement sections fast. And it already comes with a spare tip, the section that breaks most often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- REPLACEMENT PROGRAM --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f1e8;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreak a section? We'll get you back on the water fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every VFC rod is covered by our replacement program — a simple process to get a replacement section shipped quickly. \u003ca href=\"#\" style=\"color:#6A4E2E;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eLearn how it works →\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c!-- link to replacement-program page once built --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ventures Fly Co","offers":[{"title":"8' 6\" \/ 4 wt","offer_id":45140919615688,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/7536\/5770\/files\/the-riser-8ft6-4wt-fly-rod.png?v=1784055916","url":"https:\/\/venturesflyco.com\/products\/the-riser","provider":"Ventures Fly Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}