SKY G Series

Fly Rods

The distinguished Douglas SKY G Fly Rod Series leverages technology in its quest to achieve fly rod perfection. It’s wonderfully lightweight and eminently castable, and the addition of revolutionary G-Tec platelets takes it over the top.

Altogether, you’ll find the Douglas SKY G Fly Rod Series offers superb dampening and recovery, near-effortless casting, accuracy, and outstanding durability. Innovative top-of-the-line components include: REC Titanium Cerecoil stripper guides with zirconia inserts, REC Titanium recoil guides, AAAA flor grade cork, a skeletonized aluminum reel seat, double uplocking rings with nylon bushings, and burled blackwood inserts. Includes a plush rod sock and aluminum tube

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Douglas Outdoors Sky G Fly Rod
SKY G Fly Rod
SKY G Fly Rod
SKY G Fly Rod
SKY G Fly Rod
SKY G Fly Rod
SKY G Fly Rod
SKY G Fly Rod
SKY G Fly Rod

Field & Stream’s Best Overall Salt Water Fly Rod award goes to the Sky G 8904

Best Salt Water Fly Rod Award - Field & Stream 2024

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Handles

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SKY G Handle C

Handle C

Handle B

Features

  • Winner of Field & Stream Best 8wt Saltwater rods of 2023.
  • Winner of Yellowstone Anglers 5wt Shootout “Best Overall Rod” with 30 plus 5wt rods tested.
  • Distinctly effortless casting and increased sensitivity on some of the industries lightest blanks and swing weights in it’s class.
  • REC Titanium shape memory Cerecoil stripper guides with zirconia inserts, REC Titanium recoil guides.
  • A skeletonized aluminum reel seat, double uplocking rings with nylon bushings and burled blackwood inserts.
  • Moderate-fast action, multi-modulus blanks constructed with G-Tec platelets over a glare-resistant platinum color with G-Armour coating.
  • AAAA flor-grade cork.
  • Section alignment dots featuring rod line weight.
  • Packaged with powder coated aluminum tube and plush moisture wicking rod sock.
  • Limited lifetime warranty on all Douglas Fly Rods.
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Reviews

5 5 5

SkyG 9’ 11wt.

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“I took two 11wt. Douglas rods to the Seychelles but was a little nervous as everyone else on the trip carried 12 wt. rods. I got really concerned when the 12 wt rods were breaking on GT’s. However, I landed a 40” 55 lb GT with my Douglas just fine! If that’s not proof Douglas makes a great rod …….!”
5 5 5

Sky G 8 weight

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“I was at a fly show, and spotted a recent acquaintance from a travel bureau at the casting pond flailing. He was trying to teach himself to cast. Offered to give him a few tips and tricks, and within minutes he was doing some nice casts. He asked me to show him how to use his left hand and handed me his rod. I sent out a short cast and it felt amazing. I thought I was throwing a 6 weight. I thought this rod is super in close, but does it have power? I then sent a cast into the kid's section past the edge of the pond. Only then did I look at the rod- a Sky G 8 weight. Picked one up and it was spectacular in the Bahamas. It even got the largest bonefish of the trip out of the mangroves and away from a Lemon Shark, so it has some serious durabily. It has become my fav saltwater rod and my other high end rods from famous makers have been retired, gifted, or relegated to back upz.”
5 5 5

Douglas Sky Rod: 9ft #6 SKY 6904

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“I have owned my Douglas SKY #6 weight since early 2019. I live in northern Sweden and use this rod all the time. From beginning of March - late November and it has seen hundreds of fishing trips. This truly is an exceptional rod, able to cast streamers, nymphs and dry flies effortlessly. It can handle all types of lines including sinklines, which can sometimes be too heavy and sluggish for other rods. In 2019 my friend broke my rod by accidentally stepping on it. Douglas Customer service immediately sent me an extra rod tip which is in itself, absolutely amazing. Many other manufacturers of rods actually refuse to do this, so that makes Douglas not only the best Rod, but also the best customer service. 10/10 Douglas, Excellent work!”
5 5 5

SKY G 6904

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“I have owned the fantastic 6 weight Sky G for 3 years now. It's my most used rod and I highly recommend it. It can handle multiple lines. From trout lines to oversized streamer lines this rod is a pleasure to cast. Even more impressive is the Douglas customer service. When I broke my rod with a boat oar Douglas had a new section delivered in just 3 days and I am back in business! Great Job Douglas!”
5 5 5

SKY G 9' 5wt

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“I was keen to test the Douglas Sky G 5wt ever since it won the Yellowstone Angler 5wt shootout in 2020. I could only test this rod in 2022 when Flyshop NZ became the first New Zealand importer of Douglas fly rods. I fished the Sky G 5wt for three months over the summer of 2022/23 and this review is based on my experience with this excellent fly rod. https://silverwaterfly.fishing/reviews/douglas-sky-G-5wt-rod-review.html”
SKY G Series Overall rating: ★★★★★ 5 based on 15 reviews.
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5 5 5

SkyG 9’ 11wt.

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“I took two 11wt. Douglas rods to the Seychelles but was a little nervous as everyone else on the trip carried 12 wt. rods. I got really concerned when the 12 wt rods were breaking on GT’s. However, I landed a 40” 55 lb GT with my Douglas just fine! If that’s not proof Douglas makes a great rod …….!”
5 5 5

Sky G 8 weight

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“I was at a fly show, and spotted a recent acquaintance from a travel bureau at the casting pond flailing. He was trying to teach himself to cast. Offered to give him a few tips and tricks, and within minutes he was doing some nice casts. He asked me to show him how to use his left hand and handed me his rod. I sent out a short cast and it felt amazing. I thought I was throwing a 6 weight. I thought this rod is super in close, but does it have power? I then sent a cast into the kid's section past the edge of the pond. Only then did I look at the rod- a Sky G 8 weight. Picked one up and it was spectacular in the Bahamas. It even got the largest bonefish of the trip out of the mangroves and away from a Lemon Shark, so it has some serious durabily. It has become my fav saltwater rod and my other high end rods from famous makers have been retired, gifted, or relegated to back upz.”
5 5 5

Douglas Sky Rod: 9ft #6 SKY 6904

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“I have owned my Douglas SKY #6 weight since early 2019. I live in northern Sweden and use this rod all the time. From beginning of March - late November and it has seen hundreds of fishing trips. This truly is an exceptional rod, able to cast streamers, nymphs and dry flies effortlessly. It can handle all types of lines including sinklines, which can sometimes be too heavy and sluggish for other rods. In 2019 my friend broke my rod by accidentally stepping on it. Douglas Customer service immediately sent me an extra rod tip which is in itself, absolutely amazing. Many other manufacturers of rods actually refuse to do this, so that makes Douglas not only the best Rod, but also the best customer service. 10/10 Douglas, Excellent work!”
5 5 5

SKY G 6904

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“I have owned the fantastic 6 weight Sky G for 3 years now. It's my most used rod and I highly recommend it. It can handle multiple lines. From trout lines to oversized streamer lines this rod is a pleasure to cast. Even more impressive is the Douglas customer service. When I broke my rod with a boat oar Douglas had a new section delivered in just 3 days and I am back in business! Great Job Douglas!”
5 5 5

SKY G 9' 5wt

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“I was keen to test the Douglas Sky G 5wt ever since it won the Yellowstone Angler 5wt shootout in 2020. I could only test this rod in 2022 when Flyshop NZ became the first New Zealand importer of Douglas fly rods. I fished the Sky G 5wt for three months over the summer of 2022/23 and this review is based on my experience with this excellent fly rod. https://silverwaterfly.fishing/reviews/douglas-sky-G-5wt-rod-review.html”
5 5 5

Sky G 9’ 6 wt

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“My new favorite rod… it’s eclipsed my Orvis H2 and I’ve been an Orvis guy for 30 years. This rod is an absolute blast to cast. It’s handled brook trout and salmon in Maine, throwing streamers and indicator rigs, and even throws #18 dries with absolute pinpoint accuracy. It’s been a killer smallmouth rod throwing poppers. I find I reach for it more often than any other rod. Cannot say enough how happy I am with this rod.”
5 5 5

SKY G 9' 5wt

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“A quick note of thanks and praise. I just purchased Sky G 5 wt. 9 ft. fly rod from Precision Fly & Tackle via mail order. I had done quite a bit of research on fly rods and had personally seen/handled many rods of equal price and quality to the Sky G in my search. While I was not able to see/handle the Sky G and considered purchasing another brand, none the less I purchased the Douglas Sky G based on reputation. Upon receipt of the fly rod the joy of my purchase of the rod and its overall quality was overshadowed by an aesthetic blemish on the cork handle. Admittedly it was a minor non-functional blemish but none-the-less disappointing. The blemish was the result of peeling off the warning label' affixed to the handle. I debated what to do and thought it probably best to suck it up and be happy with the new rod. But having seen other fly rods firsthand and the workmanship of those comparable $800 rods, the disappointment of the blemish was disheartening and very disappointing. So, I reached out to you via the contact/email portal on your web page and noted my disappointment. Within an hour I received an email, voice mail and text message from Kevin Johnson, your National Sales Manager. Before I could say anything to him, Kevin assured me you/he would make this right and would replace the handle section of the rod, no questions asked. I was embarrassed to be complaining about an aesthetic blemish but Kevin was understanding and said not to think twice about reaching out to you with my disappointment. Had a nice chat with Kevin who certainly represents Douglas Outdoors in a professional, personal and understanding manner. So, kudo's to Douglas Outdoors and to Kevin. I can't thank you enough in the manner in which you handled this. You truly stepped to the plate and made the situation right. I will certainly let my fishing friends know of your exemplary handling of this.”
5 5 5

SKY G 9' 5wt

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“Douglas Sky G Performs Under All Circumstances The Douglas Sky G 9 foot 5 weight weighs only 2.7 ounces and has an incredibly light swing weight. However, this rod can cast streamers down to small parachutes on 15+ foot leaders with ease. The cork grip is of high quality and feels terrific. I've fished this rod all Spring and through mid Summer and it does EVERYTHING I ask of it. 30mph winds, no problem. Long leaders and small flies, no problem. Big fish on light tippet, no problem. It's a terrific rod and has both the feel and backbone I need.”
5 5 5

SKY G 8'6" 4wt

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“It's Sooooo Good! This review is for the 8'6" 4 weight (I've also cast the 9' 6 weight, which is also really good, but in my opinion not as exceptional). This rod is pure butter. Hell, it might be better than butter. Bacon? Can a rod be bacon? This thing throws really nice loops. Soft, delicate loops. But not weak loops. I can throw the 8'6" 4 weight 70 feet without much effort. 50-ish without a haul. And it is super precise in short. Super light. Super technical. Easy to land softly. The rod is very competent with all of the usual dry fly tricks (reach mends, parachute casts, etc. etc.). I miss the last 6" on roll casts and mends, but it's more than a fair trade compared to a 9" 4 weight. If I was forced to nitpick about this rod, I don't love the rod sock. It's bulky. But, that's it! That's a first world problem (or whatever is an even lamer complaint than a first world problem). Sure, I'd appreciate it a hair more if it was made in the USA. But, again, that's small potatoes. It's a super fishy rod for a fair (albeit not cheap) price. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed in this rod.”
5 5 5

SKY G 9' 5wt

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“Purchased sky g a month ago. Own 4 sage rods and I prefer the sky. Light weight and a great dry fly rod.”
5 5 5

SKY G 9' 5wt

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“My first impression of this rod in action was its light weight and sensitivity which are more in line with a 3-weight than a 5-weight. It’s dampening is incredibly fast – not in the broomstick fast kinda way but more like a quicksilver super hero way. A fly shop buddy of mine pegged it perfectly, “Fast with feel and accuracy”. Apparently that’s what modern rod builders strive for. Well the dude who designed this rod got that right and then some. The sensitive casting power from close in to full line distance ( fly fishers just can’t resist that parking lot test) is going to make you imagine you’re not far off the standard of Joan Wulff or Tim Rajeff. It is so sensitive that even small fish are going to make you ride by the seat of your pants with excitement. But the thing that really sets it apart is its accuracy and I’m not talking about the parking lot test. In real life fishing situations with wind (the curse) and obstacles and space limitations, this rod delivered and took my fishing to the next level.”
5 5 5

SKY G 8'6" 4wt

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“The Sky G 8’6″ 4wt is everything you want your 4wt fly rod to be. It’s light, has no swing weight, protects light tippets, and is deadly accurate. It’s an absolutely fun rod to fish, which is a factor that’s hard to quantify in a review. The best way to say it is how the late Tom Morgan described fly rods to me before he died. Tom said that any good fly rod should be a good fishing rod; that is, it does its job, and you have fun using it. The Sky G is flat-out fun, and I daresay it’s a rod that Tom would have liked. I’ve fished and reviewed a lot of rods in my writing career, and it’s rare to have one stand out with such force like the Sky G.”
5 5 5

SKY G 9' 5wt

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“We're pretty confident this is one of the best 5wt rods on the market right now. And if its first-place finish in Yellowstone Angler's 5wt shootout isn't enough to convince you, the componentry and industry-leading blank technology should win you over. If you're looking for a versatile rod with lightweight power and finesse, this is your rod.”
5 5 5

SKY G 8904

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“Trout fishers were impressed with the SKY G when Douglas Outdoors came out with 4- and 5-weight models in 2020, but the company's premium rod seemed a little bit like a teaser or an appetizer. It was delicious, but where was the rest of it? Finally, Douglas Outdoors has added an 8-weight to the SKY G family to whet the appetites of saltwater fly fishers. After testing in on the bonefish flats and mangrove channels of Boot Key and Coupon Bight, I believe it will leave saltwater fly fishers wanting even more.”
5 5 5

SKY G 9' 5wt

SKY G Series
SKY G Series
★★★★★
5 5 1
“I've fished this rod the last several months and couldn't be more happy. I'd call it medium fast action that provides lots of feedback but with lots of power in the lower third of the rod. This is a rod that is great short to mid-range but with an extra gear when you need to punch out some line. It is a very light weight rod with the lightest swing weight I've ever felt in this category of fly rod. If you want a pure power rod this is not for you but it you want an all around rod that does almost everything well with plenty of feel you need to look at this rod.”