The Thomas & Thomas Avantt II has been one of the hottest new fly rod releases of 2024, replacing the original Avantt series with an elegant, high-performance rod that still maintains plenty of casting soul. We were very impressed with the 9-foot 5 weight during our initial rod review, so we were curious to see how the other rods in this eleven-rod lineup would perform. Keep reading to learn our impressions of every rod in the Avantt II series, including line pairings, action, and best uses. If you’ve been considering upgrading to an Avantt II, or you’re simply curious about the capabilities of T&T’s flagship freshwater rod, this model-by-model review is just for you.
The Thomas & Thomas Zone has been a beloved mid-priced rod for a while now, but most anglers are only familiar with its 9’ lengths. Today we’ll shed some light on the euro nymphing models of the Zone, specifically the 10’ 2-3wt rods. In addition to being solid euro sticks, these rods are surprisingly adept at throwing dry flies. Learn about the Zone euro nymphing rods from top to bottom, including who they’re for, how they perform on the water, and whether they’re worth buying in 2024.
The new Thomas and Thomas Avantt 2 fly rod is soon to hit the market after much anticipation. The original Avantt was one of our favorite freshwater rods for quite a while, and this new iteration aims to improve upon the success of its predecessor.
Thomas & Thomas has long been known for building some of the finest saltwater fly rods in the world, and the Sextant series continues this tradition. Typical of T&T, the Sextant features high-end components and a build quality that few other production rods can match. While we appreciate the sharp looks, these are high-performance tools for the discerning destination flats angler, providing a nice balance between feel and power.
T&T’s tradition goes way back to bamboo rods and old-fashioned rod makers including the famous Thomas Dorsey and Thomas Maxwell. Is T&T old-fashioned? Quite the opposite, actually. T&T is caught up with the modern fly rod movement and produces some of the most high-tech, cutting-edge fly rods in the industry. One such example is the new freshwater Avantt rod series by Thomas & Thomas. Read on to learn how the Avantt combines classic T&T tradition and state-of-the-art contemporary innovation.
