The Airlite Vitesse Mentor × Fly Fishers International rod was built with one purpose: making great casters. Developed in partnership with FFI and shaped by casting professionals with over 50 years of collective experience, the Mentor pairs the precision of the proven Vitesse fast-action taper with a white rod blank — the preferred choice of casting instructors worldwide. White blanks make rod tip path, tracking, and loop formation instantly visible to students, turning every cast into a real-time teaching moment whether you’re on the grass or the water. Lightweight, responsive, and forgiving, the Vitesse Mentor gives instructors the feedback tool they need and students the habits that last a lifetime. 

Complete the Set 
Pair your Mentor with the Ross Cimarron × Fly Fishers International reel, featuring custom Casey Underwood artwork created for this collaboration. Both honor FFI's mission to teach, advocate, and protect the sport — and every reel gives back $35 to support the next generation of anglers. Made in Montrose, Colorado. 
 

Key Features 

• White rod blank for enhanced rod tip visibility during instruction 
  
• Fast action Vitesse taper developed with FFI casting professionals 
  
• Chrome single leg eyes 
  
• Fighting butt for added control 
  
• Rod alignment arrows 
  
• Cordura tube and rod sock included 

Read more about FFI and the collaboration here.

WARNING: This product can expose you to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.