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Airflo Airtec Nano Fly Rod
The Airflo Airtec Nano trout fly rod is a real winner in modern trout rod manufacturing. Nano technology is an equal balancing of the resin use to cover the carbon fibers. This balancing creates a rod of extra strength up to 25% stronger than conventional production methods. This not only gives it more power but also protects the rods from knocks and bumps as in when your gold head fly hits the tip when wind sends it off cast. It also produces a 50% flexural curve so you can feel every bite and knock on the rod when fishing your flies.
The casting action is suburb with the mid to tip action providing neat loops to get good distance on the cast. These rods are very light which is a real advantage when fishing for long periods and with the extra strength you can easily land trout 10lb plus with ease. The Airtec nano is not only a powerful rod but a beautiful looking rod with single leg chrome rings and high grade cork handle. It comes complete with cordura travel case. All rods in the range are three piece perfect to break down to fit into the car boot.
Features
- Single leg chrome rings
- Lined stripper rings
- Custom reel seat
- Cordura Travel tube
- High grade cork handle
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I do not fly fish but I love to fish and they sure have co me along way with rods and reels, I can still remember my first rod and reel when I was a kid….they might be collectable by now….far cry from the equipment we can get today…..I just may have to give fly fishing a go……on day…:)
Tim they have most definitely come a long way with equipment now a days carbon fibers being blended with all sorts of materials for greater strength and flex. Rods are now stronger and more durable than before. Rods of yesteryear required a lot of maintenance to get peak performance out of them, not so now just a quick wipe down and back into the rod bag for future use. You can go the extra mile and re wax the ferrels to protect them especially important for boat anglers when spey casting as the twisting action causes them to turn. The wax helps keep them tight and reduces this.
You have me hooked! Love your writing style and I love to fish, now all you have to do is reel me in. Wow there’s technology happening allover the place. Sounds like a fabulous rod to have.
It’s a fast paced industry now, every year new modification come out to make life a bit easier for the angler. I love trying out new tackle to see how they perform compared to older models.
I’m wondering if these could be used for walleye fishing from our boat or for shore fishing?
They sure could, there are several lengths and weights and I would suspect if you caught the record 25 lber you would need the 10 ft 7/8 to handle the power.
Interesting technology. So, in a fast moving river, like I live on, would a rod like this be appropriate to fly fish relatively calm pools in eddies?
Yes Jim there are 10 rod lengths and line rating combinations so you can choose the appropriate one for your need. I would suggest the 10 ft 7-8 weight set up as it is a good all rounder. You can use it to reach your flies around obstacles cast great distances or short delicate throws.
Great, thanks for the info.
I don’t fish, but I enjoy being out on the water as it is very peaceful and I really like the taste of fresh trout.
Hi Sonya, if your out on the water anyway why not get yourself a trout rod kit and give it a go. You will be surprised how many ladies are fly fishing now a days. Its really taken off. Manufacturers are now catering for ladies by designing fishing clothing made in more fashionable colours and styles. There are now waders, jackets, shirts, trousers, rods and reels all made in nice pastel colours so the ladies who want to fish can look attractive and not butch at the waterside. Thanks for reading.