NEW Avant II Rod by Thomas and Thomas // Trout Rod Review

[@carlkuwitzky8541]

The Avant 2 is a very good looking high quality rod. It’s also, as Joe stated” “very fast”. As a beginner/intermediate fly fisherman, I’ve tried two lines to “soften” it up…SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity and SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity Plus. For me, the Plus did soften up the rod where I enjoyed fishing with it. It’s still a stiff rod and I would say too much for a beginner. It probably makes more sense for a more advances caster.

[@redsflyshop]

Great feedback, thanks for sharing. It's really western windy style rod for sure.

[@timothykulak5556]

I don’t understand this “too fast for beginners” thing. A fast rod with a SA infinity line on it is farrrrrr more easier to cast than a slow Winston IM6 with a true to weight line

[@JodyClark-hy9kz]

Considering A New Hopper Dropper Rig!! What Wt Would You Recommend In That Model. I Was Thinking 4-5 Thanks

[@redsflyshop]

I would definitely go #5 in this rod if you are thinking the Hopper/Dropper game. Just the line weight alone will turn over better and make your more accurate. It's such a fine and light rod already.

[@ἀπόστολος14]

I become a brand loyalist with T&T, it's more of a personality thing.

[@TimeToTravel-u2x]

😂

[@ἀπόστολος14]

The line seems a little heavy for the rod. One thing I realized is that they are kinda weird.

[@JohnD.1969]

A friend of mine designed that rod.

[@TimeToTravel-u2x]

Cool story Bro

[@Dadbruh]

Just ordered one from you guys. Looking forward to fishing it. Love the Contact II I picked up from you guys a couple years ago.

[@redsflyshop]

Awesome! Thank you! We appreciate the order. I'm sure it's already on the way. This team ships so fast.

[@kansasscout4322]

Why "God forbid you put an indicator on it"

[@redsflyshop]

Oh I'm just teasing, it's such a fine casting rod that the indicator robs some of the fine feel. Of course I'll put an indicator on it haha.

[@timothykulak5556]

Because spending $1000 to sling an indicator rig upstream and watching it float down stream is stupid. You can do that with any rod that is faster. $1000 rods are for finesse, accuracy, presentation, and precision.

[@lesscobrandon6803]

New video? Leaves on the trees right now....?

[@redsflyshop]

Oh I filmed this when it first was introduced to us, but couldn't share it until they were prepared to officially "release" it for sale. Kept this one under my hat since fall.

[@keithmoon82]

This is amazing with reviews,this is the complete opposite of Trident's review of this rod.

[@BjrgeBrathagen]

i was thinking the same. But I think Trident are way off in many of their reviews.

[@redsflyshop]

Ok I didn't watch their review, but maybe the line has something to do with it?

[@tommythompson9090]

Actually about the same as that review; they're using the SA MPX which Red's also recommends for more novice casters or fishing in closer trout distances, to slow down the fast action. If fishing further out on larger water, then you probably want a longer bellied line like the Rio Gold or SA Infinity.

[@caseycravens7062]

Trident's reviewer isn't the sharpest tool in the drawer.