XPLORER GUIDE II FLY ROD

The ALL-NEW Thomas & Thomas Sextant Series As technology and performance continue to push the limit of possibilities, the end goal for a fly rod remains the same. We seek to cast a fly line with ease and accuracy – to deliver our best artificial imitation at the right time and in the right place to convince the fish to eat. In saltwater fly fishing, fly presentation and placement are often as critical as when casting tiny imitations to fussy selective trout. But there is also a need for power; both to face into the wind so commonly encountered and to turn the heads of the largest fish. These combined challenges of accuracy, delicacy and power are met with the new Sextant saltwater series from T&T.  The Sextant rod family was born from extensive R&D, representing an evolution in composition and construction from any fly rod previously available.   Sextant rods are constructed with a unique reinforcement strategy that enhances strength and recovery properties of high-performance unidirectional fibers. This improves the coefficient of energy of the completed rod sections, resulting in rods that load quickly and generate wind-cutting line speed and casting distance with less effort. The entire Sextant rod family...

The Thomas & Thomas Contact II blank construction utilizes five different types of premium quality carbon and fiberglass fibers, bound together by our proprietary aerospace resin system. Aligning these fibers at strategic angles as we roll Contact II blanks improves accuracy, sensitivity, and strength. Components have been carefully selected to maximize performance and comfort. Improved guide spacing moves a “Low Rider” style stripping guide to the butt section of each Contact II, which decreases line sag from the angler’s hand to the first guide. Features: Optimized guide spacing with lowered stripping guides to decrease line sag between the hand and first guide Increased backbone power to improve hook sets and assist landing larger fish Extra dense premium Flor grade cork grips increases feel and bite transmission Black RECoil single foot snake guides Black hook keeper and winding check Black “Low Rider” style stripping guide keeps line tighter to blank for improved strike transmission and accuracy New low-profile rounded fighting butt for balance and comfort Stealthy brown and olive thread wraps. Downlocking reel seat standard on 2wt to 4wt models  

T&T’s proprietary StratoTherm Resin has such incredible strength and vibration dampening characteristics that it forced T&T to approach freshwater fly rod design in a new way. The result is the remarkably light and responsive Avantt Series. With ultra-low swing weight and lightning-fast recovery, these rods come alive in the hand. At close range, the Avantt rods provide precise command of the fly with a delicate touch. Longer casts reveal surprising power and line speed with tight loops and excellent line control. Features: Four piece multi-modulus graphite blank incorporating Thomas & Thomas’ latest proprietary composites and curing process.  Low Friction Finish (LFF) in stealth matte 'T&T Blue'. Titanium-frame ceramic stripping guides and Snake brand ECOating guides. Black Ash Burl up-locking reel seat. Blue wraps with white accents. Grip of Flor-grade cork. 906-4 Standard with western grip, full-wells grip and fighting butt optional. 1004-4 Standard with full-wells grip and fighting butt, western grip optional. Includes aluminum rod tube with machined bar-stock aluminum collar and cap. Blue powder-coat with pewter Thomas & Thomas logo. 

Ask a group of experienced anglers to name the greatest dry fly rod of all time, and the T&T Paradigm is sure to be mentioned more than once. Over twenty years later, we’ve followed the same inspiration that made the original into a legend to create a new Paradigm for the 21st century. While the advance of technology has pushed the limits of rod weight, line speed and casting distance, the essence of stalking a rising trout and presenting the fly remains unchanged. With this in mind, we set out to capture the unique feel that made the original Paradigm fly rods such a magical instrument. “A fine rod is a rod that you can love. You’ve really accomplished something when you make a rod that is the one that people want to reach for before all others.” - Tom Dorsey Features: Lightweight Titanium Single Foot REC guides Matte Titanium finish roll-stamped hardware USA sourced Bird's Eye Maple spacers Beautiful new semi-gloss blue surface finish Hand-written logo, serial numbers, and additional visual accents Ultra-light rods with smooth, medium flex action for exceptional presentations.

The Zone series pushes the envelope in both performance and price, bringing the latest R&D from Thomas & Thomas to more fly anglers than ever before. Sharing the advanced StratoTherm resin developed for the acclaimed Avantt and Exocett series, Zone rods are rolled and built by hand alongside those flagship models in their Massachusetts, USA facility. Zone rods bring the legendary T&T feel and performance to a versatile lineup of 11 new models ranging from 3wt to 10wt. Features:  3wt-4wt Medium/fast action 5wt-10wt fast action. Natural finish carbon appearance. Clear anodized premium aluminum hardware. Blue fiber reel seat hand rolled at T&T. Composite reinforced premium-quality cork grips. Titanium frame stripping guides with Zirconium inserts. T&T Blue thread with silver accent wraps. Includes aluminum rod tube with Thomas & Thomas Zone logo. Freshwater (3wt-7wt) rods feature chrome single foot guides and hook keeper Saltwater (8wt-10wt) rods feature Snake Brand E-Coating Universal Snake guides

The Asquith series is the culmination of global cooperation in design, materials, and manufacturing techniques. Built on Shimano’s proprietary Spiral X platform, the Asquith boasts superb power transfer from tip to hand, quick recovery, and increased sensitivity. Designed by world casting champion Steve Rajeff, the Asquith is an exploratory step into the future of rod manufacturing technology. With fast actions, generous power levels, titanium guides, and exceptionally light swing weight, all rods in the series excel in fishing situations where developing high line speed and making precise casts means success. Key Features SIC Titanium Recoil snake guides SIC Titanium stripper guides Hook keeper Half wells flor grade cork grip Custom aluminum reel seat with bamboo insert Aluminum rod tube with cloth rod bag Designed & handcrafted in Woodland, Washington – Blanks rolled in Kumamoto, Japan

Despite best laid plans, conditions in saltwater environments have a tendency of sliding sideways in a split second. Walloping wind and cloud cover pack the potential to hinder the performance of even the most experienced tropical fly anglers. When favor's stacked in nature's corner, level the playing field with fishing tools forged to conquer these, and other common variables. With a primary focus of maximizing versatility, these adaptable actions improve angler capability and expand tactical opportunity in difficult fishing situations. Rolled with our most advanced compound taper construction to date, NRX+ S provides the power, line speed, and lop stability expected from modern fast-action rods, without compromising "feel" and finesse for short shots when the light goes out. This means. regardless of casting distance or difficulty, NRX+ empowers anglers with confidence-boosting control in less-than-ideal situations.  

Edgy environmental factors like sustained wind, complex hydraulics, and natural structure all pack the potential to punish productivity. With favor stacked in nature's corner, level the playing field with fishing tools forged to conquer these, and other common variables. With a primary focus of maximizing versatility, these adaptable actions improve angler capability and expand tactical opportunity in difficult fishing situations. Rolled with our most advanced compound taper construction to date, NRX+ provides the power, line speed, and loop stability expected from modern fast-action rods, without compromising "feel" and finesse in the short game. This means, regardless of casting distance or difficulty, NRX+ empowers anglers with confidence-boosting control in less-than-ideal situations.