Mike McFarland grew up fly fishing the famous limestone steams of central Pennsylvania. Chasing these selective trout helped hone his casting skills and set him on a quest for perfected rod designs. Mike is an accomplished tournament caster and a 4 time winner of the Hardy Cup. After more than 30 years of building and designing rods he is well known around the world and works as a design consultant for numerous rod companies. His rods are regarded by many as the finest ever made.