Thomas & Thomas Avantt II Euro Nymph Single Handed Fly Rod

The Thomas & Thomas Avantt II has succeeded in surpassing the already ingenious, handcrafted Avantt fly rod of the first generation. The blank of the Avantt II, with its typically smooth, fast action characteristic of T&T, convinces us across the board. It offers not only a great deal of feel and high precision but also unparalleled tranquility in the cast and maximum distance in the throw without exertion. These characteristics, together with high-quality components and the ingenious, timeless design of the Avantt II, make the Thomas & Thomas fly rod one of the best fly rods for trout and grayling fishing. In addition to being a longer dry fly rod capable of wonderful switch casts, the 10 ft long Avantt II also serves as an exciting Euro nymph fly rod if the fish aren't rising to dry flies. The possibilities with the long Avantt II are thus virtually endless on the trout stream.

• High-Quality Graphite Options:
  Thomas & Thomas understands that the finished fly rod is only as good as the materials incorporated into it and that the stiffest graphite is not always the right choice for a particular rod or purpose. Thomas & Thomas constructs fly rods from a range of high-quality graphites with different elongation values and recovery speeds, providing Tom Dorsey and the design team the ability to develop the most effective modern tapers and actions while preserving the distinctive Thomas & Thomas feel.

• Proprietary Binders:
  The performance of graphite fibers depends on the quality of the binder that holds them together. Binder technology has rapidly improved in recent years, and T&T has collaborated with industry-leading companies to develop its own resin that enhances the performance of the graphite materials. In this new resin, T&T uses nanoscale particles to eliminate microscopic voids in the graphite. Filling these tiny gaps with this high-performance resin enhances the strength, durability, and damping properties of the rod blank while simultaneously reducing overall weight.

• Ferrule Reinforcement Process / FRP:
  In fly rods, the ferrules are the areas subjected to the most critical stresses. For this reason, T&T rolls a strategic additional layer of high-strength graphite by hand over these areas. In addition to reinforcing the ferrule, the process adds a special detail to the fly rods.

• Optimal Blank Curing / OBC:
  The performance qualities of the graphite blanks and the nanoparticle resins used heavily depend on the curing process. Changes in the curing process are immediately reflected in the blank's performance. Thomas & Thomas takes the curing process very seriously and employs only a regulated, precise temperature control procedure. OBC helps T&T achieve maximum performance from graphite and binders while ensuring strict quality control.

• Low Friction Finish / LFF :
  Anyone who has ever held a T&T rod with LFF will notice that the blank feels unique. The Low Friction Finish utilizes nanotechnology to create a smooth surface that repels water and eliminates the surface tension that resists the fly line during casting. LFF gives Thomas & Thomas rods a performance advantage when casting and shooting fly lines.