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Rajeff Sports, LLC. is a fly fishing goods distributor located in Vancouver, Washington.
We distribute Echo Rods and Reels as well as Airflo Flylines. Rajeff Sports was founded in 2001 as an outlet for Tim Rajeff's
creative energy. So far, he's designed and created just about everything here; the desks, the shelves, the bathroom--he
even created the toilet paper holder. Luckily Tim's proclivity for creativity extends far beyond bathroom design and well
into the realm of fly fishing.
At Rajeff Sports, we maintain our sanity by remembering that this is a recreational
industry. It's supposed to be fun--not a corporate mess of red tape, beauracratic anachronisms and marketing tediousness.
Keeping our head above the corporate quagmire involves properly managing and planning our growth, which is sometimes difficult
but essential to keeping reign on our company values. Having Tim Rajeff at the helm helps; he's a constant reminder that
fun is as close as a smile, or at most as far as a well executed distance-cast. It's his impetus that makes sure there
are always a few rods strung up on the racks.
Rajeff Sports also strives to provide the industry--both fly shops
and consumers-- with exceptional service. The fly shop and consumer relationship is a part of what makes the fly fishing industry
so special. By providing good service and products to our customers, we hope to contribute to the growth and preservation
of our wonderful sport.
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Tim Rajeff, Fly Fishing ManTim's extensive knowledge of fly rod design and performance stems from his early childhood patronage
to the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club in San Francisco, where he became a young and successful competition caster. Tim
has received a gold medal in the World Casting Games in single hand distance as well as winning the national overall fly accuracy
and distance championship. Tim first began designing rods in 1980, and was one of the first people to use and adapt
graphite fly rods in competition casting.
After spending his youth fishing and casting
in California and Oregon Tim’s fishing career took a turn when he got a job working for the Fenwick Fly Fishing School
in Montana in 1973. He later made the trek north and began guiding in Alaska in 1985 and eventually developed and built the
first Fishing Camp on Russia's Kola Peninsula 60 miles above the Arctic Circle. He spent six years managing the camps
before returning to the states in 1994. Upon his return he began working for a premium domestic rod manufacturer ( G-Loomis
), where he worked as head of the engineering department and the Fly Brand Manager. He worked there until 2001 and along the
way learned every aspect of fly rod design and manufacturing.
After starting Rajeff
Sports in 2001, Tim went on to win the first OLN Fly Fishing Masters competition along with his brother.
He continued to stay in front of the TV camera as host of LL Bean's "Guide to the Outdoors", where he has traveled
all over the world tossing feathers to fish. Currently, Tim continues to preside over Rajeff Sports, is an active member of
the FFF's fly casting board of governor's, and continues to teach fly casting whenever he can.
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New items for 2008!!!!!!
Every year we attend the annual fly fishing trade show to learn about the latest products being
offered in the fly fishing industry. Some of our clients that have visited our store front have walked away with some free
gear that was given to us as samples at the trade show. Please see below the newest items for 2008 that we found to be the
most significant.
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Echo has introduced a liftime warranty on their fly rods.
The Echo Trip
is the latest innovation from the mind of Tim Rajeff. The Echo 9'0"
#5 Trip is ECHO's first eight piece rod. The medium fast action is perfect for a broad range of applications. The rod
comes with a unique multi-compartment case with room for your reel, tippet and flies.
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Westwater Products introduced a new strike indicator design called "Thingamabobber". The
Thingamabobber is the newest strike indicator in the fly fishing industry. Once you try it, you will never use anyhing else.
It's so light you can't tell there is an indicator on your line.
The 3/4' diameter is the most common size for trout nymphing rigs.
1" diameter is great for heavy nymphing setups.
- Easy to attach and adjust
- Doesn't slip on
your line
- Uses trapped air technology
- Easy to
cast in any weather condition
- Ultra Sensitive
- Doesn't require floatant and never sinks
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For discerning anglers worldwide, a fly reel created by Ari 't Hart is the ultimate in fly
fishing tackle. For 50 years, Hart has dominated the elite ranks of craftsmen who devote their skill and passion to the creation
of a masterpiece fly fishing reel. TrilogyMSRP $2999 Only 200 will be made Master
designer Ari ‘t Hart introduces the innovative 'Three in One' Trilogy. Hand crafted from titanium and aluminum,
Trilogy fly fishing reels are a unique, patented design. The reel's features include the accommodation of three spools
3/4, 5/6, and 7/8, which are easily interchangeable to the main drive component. The drag system is adjustable and changeable
from left to right-hand use and the back plate can be used for manual drag. Guaranteed
for life, the Trilogy can be used for fresh water as well as salt-water fly fishing. Presented in a handcrafted mahogany case
lined in black leather, the Trilogy is an ideal corporate gift and object of desire for any devoted fly fisherman or collector. |
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AstridMSRP $1799 Only 200 will be made The
innovative design of the Astrid proves to be the ultimate in balanced fly reel by creating a reel seat that allows for movement
back and forth to accommodate any fly rod. The 6 weight reel is made out of aluminum and steel with a palm drag system created
with low maintenance and longevity in mind. Guaranteed for life the Astrid is serialized and will make any fly fisherman a
devout Ari 't Hart follower. Installation instructions are included but Exclusive Reels recommends
installation by a certified dealer. |
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Nautilus Reels is proud to announce its newest member of the Nautilus family of reels, the Nautilus
NV. The reel is available in three sizes and is unparalleled in both weight and performance in the industry. The Nautilus
NV 6/7, 8/9 or 10/11 are completely impervious to the elements and will outperform any fighting class reel on the market today.
The NV series feature the a larger version of the CCF drag system compared to their Nautilus CCF siblings and stainless steel
components have largely been replaced by ceramics and titanium. The only aspect in which the reel is exceeded in performance
is by its slender looks and subtle beauty: Machined entirely out of aircraft grade Aluminum, no detail has been omitted, from
its low profile drag knob and counterweight to the 100 and 200 yard backing markers on the inside of the spool. All of
the Nautilus family of reels are backed with a lifetime warranty. All NV reels feature a titanium drag shaft and are loaded with the latest technology in high performance
ceramic micro bearings; and since ceramics and titanium are impervious to the elements, you are guaranteed to spend less time
worrying and more time fishing. Furthermore, the reel features a “thrust bearing to thrust bearing” drag design
for effortless cranking resistance under any load, ensuring the smoothest line retrieval of any reel on the market. Using
titanium and ceramics has allowed Nautilus Reels to downsize components, increase the drag surface by over 50%, and still
decrease the overall weight without sacrificing the fighting class qualities that are the hallmark their products.
The Nautilus NV series are the lightest reels in their class, and offer the greatest value in any big game fly reel available
in the market today. A reel of a lifetime for a lifetime of trips.
Reels are available in black or brushed silver
anodizing unless ordered in a custom color.
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Dan Bailey introduces a new design to their "Bare Bones"
waders for 2008. With the addition of built in gravel guards, reinforced knee patches, removable suspenders, built
in side straps, and reinforced heel makes this the best breathable wader in the industry in this price range. If that isn't
enough, Dan Bailey backs all of their products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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