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The same narrowness around the toe area kept em away from these and get the Simms Freestone again. I hate the feeling of my toes all squized together and damn they hurt!
I just bought the new C&F’s medium sized box with the bassbug / streamer slits.
Excellent quality, a bit pricey though.
The size will fit in every vest, even the smaller sized pockets.Jay
Dmk:
I think if you want a sharp dressed Z-axis, you should finish a Z-Axis lank your self (or get it done).
Obviously none of the factory rod warranties apply here, but that’s maybe a small trade…From the new generation rods, I think the Winston BIIx has the sharpest look as well as quality of used hardware.
Jay
I’ve cast the 490 Z-Axis today. What can I say? This rod casts as smooth as a rod can be, both near and far. The rod doesn’t feel stiff like the XP at all. Incredibly light and I just loved how the rod managed to lay out the line without a hick up. It’s only a 4 weight, so LOOONG casts aren’t really the trademark of these delicate rods, but I had no problem casting tight loops up to around 55 foot. Beyond that the rod started to collapse a bit.
The cosmetics I’m still not impressed. In fact I think it looks very dull. The color of the blank looks cheap, the printing of the word ‘Z-Axis’ is in my view too big making it look cheap and the hardware used are just basic (Struble?). I think Sage should have dressed up their top rod series.
Or are innovations impossible because FF videos don’t generate enough money to cover the costs for being innovative?…
Anyone care to share how much videos needs to be sold to be profitable?
Obviously you have to keep a decent relationship with the fly fishing industry.
Why not keep reviews and news separated and clear: News from the industry can be pretty much the press release. Reviews should be REVIEWS because it’s what the word means.
Saying reviewing takes a lot of time, I don’t agree.
People who review items are obviously folks who know what the industry has to offer. It’s not hard to see if there’s something wrong/itchy/etc. with a product.E.g. too much space between the reel spool and reel house means that line will get caught. If you have to use a lot of pressure to hold a hook, the vice will be a dog to do production tying. Need I go further?
Yep!
Here’s my view on it:
http://bassbug.blogspot.com/2005/12/trout-grass.htmlMan, you got a wealthy bunch of presents!
I got a DVD on the Henry’s Fork and the Gmundner Traun (Austrian river)
I held a Z-axis 9ft #5 in a shop recently. I’m going back for a cast soon.
I’m really curious what the fuss is all about :-/Anyway, it’s always fun to try out different rods. The ones I end up buying (I rarely buy new ones since I’m all set for my fishing) are rarely the ones which ‘most people’ rave about.
I cast a Winston BIIt (8.5ft, #5) today and I found it to be a very nice smooth medium action rod. It’s not a rod for big distances (although I had no problem casting a tight loop at 30-35 feet) and/or using big/heavy flies. I’d say a very nice spring creek-type rod. It felt VERY light in hand too. The grip is quite small (both in length & shape). I have smallish hands so they fit perfect. If you have big hands I’m sure they will give you hand cramps.
The BIIt has the same delicate, almost fragile, look as the BIIx.I didn’t have the BIIx along to compare them both. I did cast a same rod in BIIx once too and looking back the BIIx was a bit faster and had more oompf. But I don’t think the difference would be big. Maybe these two series will cannibalize on each other? Not sure how Winston sees this…
