YS Universal Graphite – 9’ 5 WT

Built for the 1,000-cast day — where you cover banks, switch flies, and never stop fishing. The 9’ 5-weight is the heart of the Universal lineup and the guide’s go-to boat rod. It has the backbone for heavy use but the smooth feel that keeps you connected all day. From drift boats to gravel bars, it’s the one graphite rod you can trust anywhere.

ACTION: Medium-Fast Progressive

GRIP DESIGN: Reverse Wells

REEL SEAT: 24U Struble

GUIDES: Chrome snake guides

BLANKS: 4 pc. | Montana-rolled blend of high- and intermediate-modulus graphite with advanced resin system for improved recovery and refined response.

STORAGE: Polished aluminum tube and Livingston logo rod sock

MANUFACTURED: Blanks rolled and rods handcrafted in Livingston and Bozeman, Montana, USA

WATER TYPE:

Yellowstone River (MT), Deschutes River (OR), Missouri River (MT), Truckee River (CA/NV), Bighorn River (MT)

CAST RANGE:

30–60 ft. Built for precision and range on technical water, with the backbone to drive tight loops in wind yet maintain finesse and accuracy in close.

FEATURES

• High- and intermediate-modulus graphite with advanced resin for exceptional recovery and strength

• Medium-fast progressive action for power, control, and versatility

• Unsanded, unpainted blank for maximum durability and reduced weight

• Ideal for western freestones, drift-boat fishing, and variable wind conditions

RETAIL PRICE: $895