Center Axis Fly Rod Review

This placement also minimizes the levering effect that typical reel placement has on the setup making it easier to balance a heavier reel.

Center axis fly rod review.

Is casting really believing. Chris2. The center axis mount changes the feel of a fly rod entirely. Subscribe for more fly gear reviews.

Ben offers his thoughts on the new lamson center axis design. Lamson placed the mass of the litespeed reel in line with the rod s axis reducing the twisting forces generated by traditional setups during casting. I own 5 of these rods. By closely aligning the center mass of our litespeed reel with the center axis of our rods we ve de levered the mass of the heavier object.

By closely aligning the center mass of our litespeed c a reel with the center axis of our rod we ve de levered the mass of the heavier object. It s certainly a unique idea and it s waterworks lamson s first foray into the fly rod business not just the fly reel business. Overall the center axis lived up to the hype in the accuracy category. It s rare for manufacturers to attempt giant leaps but waterworks lamson has done just that and should be commended for that alone.

The supreme test of a fly fisherman is not how many fish he has caught not even how he has caught them but what he has caught when he has caught no fish. The center axis may be the most meaningful advancement in fly rod performance since graphite replaced fiberglass all those decades ago. To my knowledge the center axis is the most serious attempt by a major manufacturer. Pm me for pricing.

The waterworks lamson center axis rod and reel combo was perhaps the most curious new product at this year s international fly tackle dealer show in orlando. At 40 feet the center axis is very accurate. Subscribe for more fly gear reviews. The center axis fly rod and reel combo from waterworks lamson is something completely different.

It looks very different from a traditional fly rod and it feels very different as well. As per the company. The result will amaze you. Product development usually occurs incrementally.

Moving back 60 feet is perhaps the favorite distance to cast the center axis as the effect of the axis increases with more rod movement. Get centered the center axis may be the most meaningful advancement in fly rod performance since graphite replaced fiberglass all those decades ago. Reel system has revolutionized the concept of balance in fly fishing. July 17th 2017 1 03 am.

The center axis rod amp. August 22nd 2016 8 02 pm. By closely aligning the center mass of our litespeed reel with the center axis of our medium fast action rod we ve de levered the mass of the heavier object. There is some solid science behind.

I have a sage 0 weight center axis for sale.