Overview

The Redington EDC, short for Everyday Carry, is a fast-action fly rod built for anglers who want a rod that works hard and fishes well without a top-tier price. Introduced in 2025, it uses a Nano Resin graphite blank that Redington says gives sensitivity and responsiveness without giving up strength, a smooth casting stroke and real fish-fighting power. Each size is designed for a specific job but handles more than one.

It is full of practical touches: measurement marks on the blank so you can measure a fish without a separate ruler, a hook keeper machined into the reel seat, alignment dots and a neutral matte finish that cuts glare. The saltwater-ready anodized aluminum reel seat has jam nuts with deep knurling, and the guides are black chrome snakes with ceramic-insert stripping guides. Every EDC is 4-piece and comes in a high-denier nylon rod tube with dividers. We carry six models, from a 10' 4 wt to a 9' 8 wt.

Which EDC Should You Choose?

Indicator and euro nymphing: 5-5041T-4100-4 (10' 4 wt).

Boat fishing, mending and a mix of nymphs and dries: 5-5041T-596-4 (9'6" 5 wt).

Long nymph drifts, mending, distance and lighter lake fishing: 5-5041T-5100-4 (10' 5 wt).

Streamers, larger fish and wind: 5-5041T-690-4FB (9' 6 wt with fighting butt).

Trophy trout on streamers, bass poppers, salmon and light salt: 5-5041T-790-4 (9' 7 wt).

Salmon, bass, stripers and the saltwater flats: 5-5041T-890-4 (9' 8 wt).

Redington EDC Specs

Redington EDC Models

5-5041T-4100-4 - 10' 4 wt

A nymphing rod with the backbone to cast heavier indicator rigs and a sensitive tip to feel the take, and a very capable choice for euro nymphing. It has the reverse half-wells cork grip.

Best for: indicator nymphing, euro nymphing.

Line pairing: A euro nymph line for tight-line fishing, or a 4 wt weight-forward floating line for indicator rigs. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Trout Expert (WF4F) or the SA Mastery Euro Tactical Nymph (0.022 in level).

5-5041T-596-4 - 9'6" 5 wt

A 5 wt with extra length for anglers who want more mending control. It handles a range of styles, from nymph rigs to dry flies, and makes a good rod to fish from a boat. It has the reverse half-wells cork grip.

Best for: boat fishing, nymphing, dry flies, mending.

Line pairing: A 5 wt weight-forward floating trout line. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity (WF5F) or the RIO Elite Gold (WF5F).

5-5041T-5100-4 - 10' 5 wt

The 10' length gives you better line control for nymphing and mending and more power for distance, and it doubles as a lighter lake rod. It has the reverse half-wells cork grip.

Best for: nymphing, mending, lighter stillwater fishing.

Line pairing: A 5 wt weight-forward floating line for rivers, or a stillwater floating or intermediate line for lakes. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity (WF5F) or the RIO Elite Gold (WF5F).

5-5041T-690-4FB - 9' 6 wt

The fighting butt version of the 9' 6 wt (FB in the model name). It casts streamers and large flies well and holds up when the wind blows. It has the full-wells cork grip with a rubberized cork fighting butt.

Best for: streamers, large flies, larger fish, windy days.

Line pairing: A 6 wt weight-forward floating line, or a long-head taper for streamers. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity (WF6F) or the SA Amplitude Smooth Titan Long Taper (WF6F).

5-5041T-790-4 - 9' 7 wt

A 7 wt for large, heavy flies: trophy trout on streamers, bass poppers, Alaska salmon and light-duty saltwater fishing on the bonefish flats. It has the full-wells cork grip with a rubberized cork fighting butt.

Best for: streamers, bass bugs, salmon, light saltwater.

Line pairing: A 7 wt weight-forward floating line, a bass bug taper or a sink tip for streamers. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity (WF7F) or the SA Amplitude Textured Bass Bug (WF7F).

5-5041T-890-4 - 9' 8 wt

Redington calls the 8 wt the most versatile all-water rod in the EDC family: Alaska salmon, warmwater bass, the saltwater flats and stripers. It has the full-wells cork grip with a rubberized cork fighting butt.

Best for: bass, salmon, stripers, saltwater flats.

Line pairing: An 8 wt weight-forward floating line, or a bonefish or striper taper for the salt. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity (WF8F) or the SA Amplitude Smooth Striper (WF8F).

EDC vs Redington Vice

Both are fast-action, 4-piece Redington rods. The EDC is the newer design, released in 2025 with a Nano Resin graphite blank, measurement marks on the blank and a hook keeper hidden in the reel seat, in 4 to 8 wt. The Redington Vice dates from 2016 and uses a multi-modulus carbon fiber blank, with sizes from a 7'6" 3 wt creek rod to a 9' 9 wt for the salt. Choose the EDC for the newer blank and its on-the-water extras; look at the Vice for a short light-line rod or a 9 wt.

For other Redington fly rods, see the Redington Classic Trout, the Redington Wrangler, the Redington Butter Stick and the Redington Big Game.

Redington EDC FAQ

What does EDC stand for?

Everyday Carry. Redington designed it as an essential, do-it-all fly rod with practical features built in.

What action is the EDC?

Fast. Redington describes it as a versatile fast action.

Which models have a fighting butt?

The 9' 6 wt FB, 9' 7 wt and 9' 8 wt have a full-wells cork grip with a rubberized cork fighting butt. The 10' 4 wt, 9'6" 5 wt and 10' 5 wt have a reverse half-wells grip.

Does it come with a case?

Yes. Every EDC comes in a high-denier nylon rod tube with dividers.

What is the warranty?

The EDC is covered by Redington's original-owner warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

How is the EDC different from the Vice?

Both are fast-action Redington rods. The EDC is newer, with a Nano Resin blank, measurement marks and a hidden hook keeper. The Vice is offered in more sizes, from a 7'6" 3 wt to a 9' 9 wt.