THOMAS & THOMAS AVANTT 863-4 FLY ROD OUTFIT : 8'6" 3WT
The Thomas & Thomas Avantt 863-4 fly rod combo features one of the most versatile small stream trout rods ever designed, perfectly balanced with the beautiful Abel TR fly reel, and loaded with a premium RIO Elite Gold fly line, backing, and tapered leader. All Thomas & Thomas combos are shipped properly rigged and ready to fish.
The Thomas & Thomas Avantt 863-4 fly rod is the superior small creek dry fly rod that provides the ultimate touch and control. When rising trout are leader shy, that is where the Avantt 863-4 rod shines. Delicately and accurately place any dry fly to those spooky trout and you'll notice time and time again you will start catching more fish. Presentation is key and the Avantt 863-4 rod is only going to surpass all your expectations while out fishing on those small streams and creeks. The Thomas & Thomas Avantt series is forced to approach freshwater fly rod design in a brand-new way. Featuring the proprietary StratoThermo Resin giving such an incredible strength and vibration dampening characteristics. The result, more line control than ever with ultra-low swing weight and lightning-fast recovery. The Avantt fly rods truly come alive in the hand of any angler. Extremely accurate at close range for a precise command of the fly with delicate touch. Longer casts reveal surprising power and high line speeds with magnificent tight loops and revolutionary line control.
The Avantt is the flagship freshwater rod series from Thomas & Thomas, considered by many to be one of the finest all-purpose trout fly rods ever made. The Avantt is a delightful blend of smooth power and lighting fast recovery, and tight loops delivered effortlessly. These rods are ultra responsive with a lively feel that’s extremely light in hand. The extremely versatile Avantt excels in a wide variety of situations, from gently dropping in tiny dry flies to swinging bulky streamers, and everything in between. Avantt is the perfect blend of power, feel, sensitivity, and finesse that excels as a one-rod-does-it-all for trout and bass.
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.
ABEL TR 2/3 FLY REEL
The New Abel TR Fly Reel is a lightweight masterpiece, with a striking modern design and feel. This ultralight click and pawl reel offers an integrated precision-balanced clicker on the spool, eliminatating the need for a counterweight and retaining an iconic click-pawl sound. The pronounced palming rim is deliberately shaped to manually control drag pressure in various fishing conditions. The TR also features a large-arbor spool engineered to reduce line memory and increase retrieval rate. Machined stainless steel accents on both the frame and spool add to the beautiful, clean look of this Abel reel.
FEATURES:
- Only 21 meticulously machined parts ensure a lifetime of dependable use
- A time honored click-pawl system protects light tippet while preventing overrun
- Partially-ported frame for the perfect balance of weight, sound, and aesthetics
- Milled silhouettes of a stonefly, caddis, and mayfly inside the frame
- Quick-change spool with a threaded release cap and large-arbor design
- Designed & machined by trout junkies in Colorado
- Made in the USA
CUSTOM FINISHES:
Please visit the Abel Custom Colors Page: Abel Custom Shop. We can order any Abel custom reel for you, just ask us! Please call toll free 1-855-434-8472 or email the Pro Staff at [email protected].
NEW! RIO PREMIER GOLD FLY LINE (WF3-WF9)
RIO Premier Gold Fly Line is the new and improved version of one of the best fly lines ever made. RIO Gold has been the go-to trout line around the world for many years, and for a multitude of fly fishers. The line has a long head and back taper that give casters total line control and stability at range - whether casting or mending. The unique profile is designed to load a fly rod at close range, and has a front taper that delivers perfect presentation of flies between sizes #22 and #2.
RIO enhanced the performance of this wonderful trout line by building it with SlickCast - RIO's proprietary coating technology. SlickCast creates the slickest, most durable fly lines on the market. Lab tests show that lines built with SlickCast have the least amount of friction ever measured in a fly line. The RIO Gold is the ultimate all round, floating line for the trout fly fisher.