Post by Jamesrog on Apr 17, 2012 21:54:58 GMT -6
Hey guys,
I just wanted to give a bit of a review on the TFO Axiom series rods...
Last summer when I was in Kamloops for a couple of weeks, a friend of mine (a guide out there) and I, went and hit a bunch of rivers along the BC mainland and on Vancouver Island as well (Campbell River area).
Anyways, while in the area I had to hit up the local "Wholesale Sports" and I found that it was completely opposite of our stores here in town. It was about 75% fly fishing and only a quarter or so of the heavy tackle.
When my trip was near completion my wife thought it would be a good idea to give my 9wt. TFO Ti-Cr rod and Sage reel to my friend as payment for putting me onto the salmon during my stay.
Not one to disagree, I made her promise me that I could replace it when we got back to Kamloops. She agreed and I just smiled knowingly that she had no idea how much fishing tackle "actually" costs.
When we got back to the store, I made sure that my former employee discount was active (it was) and I proceeded to look for a new big pike rod and reel. The very knowledgeable fly fishing staff (unlike ours here) put me onto the Axiom Series by TFO.
I ended up buying a 10 wt. with a new Sage reel and I gave it its first real workout on my trip to Nunavut a couple weeks after we got back.
The rod casts like an absolute rocket, and that is saying a lot since I am not known for my "graceful" casting style. I am sure in the hands of a master (like Rob) this thing could cast a country mile.
The rod itself is made of Kevlar that is sandwiched between two sheets of Carbon Fiber making it practically indestructible. It can handle huge bunny leeches while still having enough sensitivity to feel the lighter bites. I absolutely love this rod and the fact that it is 4 pieces means that it breaks down to a very nice, small size that is perfect for backpacking into those backcountry lakes.
The first fish was this 44" Northern Pike while fishing on Nueltin Lake (More on that trip later). It handled this fish beautifully and continued to stand up to any abuse I could throw at it for the rest of the season.
Anyways, the link to their site is here:
www.templeforkflyrods.com/products/rods/axiom.html
If you are looking for an excellent rod that can stand up to a lot of abuse while still landing the big ones, then look no further.
Hope this helps,
James.
I just wanted to give a bit of a review on the TFO Axiom series rods...
Last summer when I was in Kamloops for a couple of weeks, a friend of mine (a guide out there) and I, went and hit a bunch of rivers along the BC mainland and on Vancouver Island as well (Campbell River area).
Anyways, while in the area I had to hit up the local "Wholesale Sports" and I found that it was completely opposite of our stores here in town. It was about 75% fly fishing and only a quarter or so of the heavy tackle.
When my trip was near completion my wife thought it would be a good idea to give my 9wt. TFO Ti-Cr rod and Sage reel to my friend as payment for putting me onto the salmon during my stay.
Not one to disagree, I made her promise me that I could replace it when we got back to Kamloops. She agreed and I just smiled knowingly that she had no idea how much fishing tackle "actually" costs.
When we got back to the store, I made sure that my former employee discount was active (it was) and I proceeded to look for a new big pike rod and reel. The very knowledgeable fly fishing staff (unlike ours here) put me onto the Axiom Series by TFO.
I ended up buying a 10 wt. with a new Sage reel and I gave it its first real workout on my trip to Nunavut a couple weeks after we got back.
The rod casts like an absolute rocket, and that is saying a lot since I am not known for my "graceful" casting style. I am sure in the hands of a master (like Rob) this thing could cast a country mile.
The rod itself is made of Kevlar that is sandwiched between two sheets of Carbon Fiber making it practically indestructible. It can handle huge bunny leeches while still having enough sensitivity to feel the lighter bites. I absolutely love this rod and the fact that it is 4 pieces means that it breaks down to a very nice, small size that is perfect for backpacking into those backcountry lakes.
The first fish was this 44" Northern Pike while fishing on Nueltin Lake (More on that trip later). It handled this fish beautifully and continued to stand up to any abuse I could throw at it for the rest of the season.
Anyways, the link to their site is here:
www.templeforkflyrods.com/products/rods/axiom.html
If you are looking for an excellent rod that can stand up to a lot of abuse while still landing the big ones, then look no further.
Hope this helps,
James.