MAXXON Aurelius 4-Piece Fly Rod

The MAXXON Aurelius is a fast-action fly rod designed to balance casting power with the finesse needed for lighter tippets. Its 57-million-modulus carbon graphite construction generates tight loops and provides the backbone needed for accurate casting, while the softer tip section helps protect more delicate tippet during quick hook sets.

Built to turn solid casts into more precise presentations, the Aurelius combines fighting power with a level of finesse that makes it equally suited to anglers looking for distance, accuracy, and better control when fighting fish.

The rod features a striking metallic olive green and saffron yellow finish, complemented by stainless steel guides, a hand-crafted AAA-grade cork handle, and a reinforced handle and butt section. The 4- and 5-weight models feature a wood-insert reel seat, while the 6- through 10-weight models use an aluminum reel seat.

Features

• 4-piece, 57-million-modulus carbon graphite construction
• Metallic olive green and saffron yellow finish
• Stainless steel snake guides
• AAA-grade, hand-crafted cork handle
• Reinforced handle and butt end
• Alignment dots and hook keeper
• Wood-insert reel seat on 4 WT & 5 WT
• Aluminum reel seat on 6 WT–10 WT
• Premium Cordura zip-top protective travel tube included
• Lifetime warranty

Specifications

• 4 WT: 8'6" | Medium-Fast | 2.7 oz 
• 5 WT: 9' | Medium-Fast | 2.9 oz
• 6 WT: 9' | Medium-Fast | 4.2 oz 
• 7 WT: 9' | Medium-Fast | 4.5 oz
• 8 WT: 9' | Medium-Fast | 4.7 oz
• 9 WT: 9' | Fast | 4.9 oz 
• 10 WT: 9' | Fast | 5.0 oz 
• All models: 4-piece construction

Uptide Take

The Aurelius hits the sweet spot for anglers who want a rod that can cast with authority without feeling overly unforgiving. The lighter 4–5 weights keep things exceptionally light for freshwater applications, while the 6–10 weights give you the additional power needed for larger flies and stronger fish. The metallic olive and saffron finish is also a hell of a lot more interesting than the usual black or natural-finish fly rod.