Guideline NT11 Fast Full Flex Double Handed Fly Rod 6pc

NT11 Fast Full Flex

Are you the type of angler that really loves those crispy, almost explosive type of rods for high line speed? But at the same time, you would like to feel more how the very bottom of the rod flexes, giving you a little bit more time to set up your cast? Let us introduce our new type of rod action, the NT11 F3 - Fast Full Flex by Guideline!

These rods give you more time to set up your cast, and to slow down a little bit if wanted. But don’t let that fool you or believe that these rods are in anyway “slow”! The kick comes a tiny bit later, but you will still feel the power and extreme line speed as the rod unloads. The recovery in these rods are incredible thanks to the T1100 material. Guideline's rod builders have pushed the rod curve all the way down through the butt section and enhancing that type of wanted action by making the tip sections noticeably stiffer than the regular Guideline NT11 Spey Rods. This also gives you a big lifting power when using longer Spey lines or heavier sinking heads as it naturally slows you down, getting time to really get that line out of the water. The rod will remind you of the older parabolic type of rods that flexes all the way through your hands, but with a clear feeling of a fast and crispy rod with the best, state of the art technology there is! 

Thanks to the travel-friendly 6-piece design, all NT11 Fast Full Flex models are perfect for being taken on a salmon-fishing trip to the north.

Our recommendations:

• NT11 Fast Full Flex 13 ft. #8/9: With the great benefits from the T1100 materials, Guideline has developed this full flexing rod that really bends all the way through the handle. Due to the amazing carbon technology this rod will still give you that crispy kick! This rod will cover most types of Spey fishing and is what many would say the perfect allround double hand rod for salmon, big trout or steelhead. A 25gr 4D+ Compact Body by Guideline matched with a standard 4D 15’/9gr tip is a great pro tip here for those tighter situations. The Guideline 4D Body F #9/10/11 26g with a 4D 15’/9gr tip will give you a bit longer line for those mid-size to larger rives. And this rod action of course fits perfectly with longer spey lines as well!

• NT11 Fast Full Flex 14 ft. #9/10: The amazing technology and T1100 material start to show its capacity even more as the rod gets longer. The 14´ Fast Full Flex will give you that smooth and “easy going” casting style but will still reply distinctively if you add some power to your cast. The stiffer tip section makes it easy to lift heavier sinking lines while maintaining a relaxed approach to the cast. Loading this rod with the Guideline 3D+ Shooting heads will give you a shorter and easy-going setup, and are available in several densities. If you prefer longer lines, the 4D 32 gram Float or S3/S5 body with a 15´ or 18´ tip will match perfectly for those larger rives.

• NT11 Fast Full Flex 15 ft. #10/11: What can we say about this rod, it truly brings out the best of modern state of the art technology and manage to combine that feeling of those “old school” deep rods. If you like fast rods, do not let the full/deep flex fool you to believe that these rods are in any way soft or slow. The Fast Full Flex will give you the chance to be a bit more relaxed whilst setting up your Spey cast but will without any problem manage a faster and more aggressive style. This rod has with its stiffer tip section great lifting power and with a smooth movement, any sinking line will come out of the water easily. By choosing the Guideline 4D 39 gram body with the 18´ 12 gram tips you will have a setup that will cast far and precise with ease! As a 15´ rod often is used for sinking lines, make sure to try it out with the 4D S3/S5 body together with the heavier 18´ tips. If you enjoy casting longer spey lines, this rod will cover that perfectly with its full flexing action curve and stiff tip. And being that powerful, it will manage lighter tournament Spey lines as well.

C.A.P T1100 Technology:

The ultimate goal in fly rod design is to build a strong blank while making it extremely light. However, with a standard manufacturing process, there is a risk that a rod will break too easily if it is light and thin-walled. Also, it often becomes too heavy if it is built too strong. The characteristics and performance of Guideline NT11 rods are therefore difficult to replicate, because Norwegian specialists use the best available materials along with the best available manufacturing and reinforcement technologies to achieve an ideal structure in the blanks.

All NT11 rods use an ultra-elastic 46T Low Resin material that allows them to create feather-light blanks with a crisp feel that greatly enhances sensitivity. Layers of T1100 graphite with extremely high tensile and compressive strength are added to both the inside and outside of the 46T material, creating an incredibly strong foundation for unmatched blank performance, durability and reliability. In addition, Guideline uses a carbon scrim material with a proprietary CAP (Complex Axial Pattern) with 0, 45, 90 and -45 degree cross construction structure. This results in lightning fast recovery speed, increases casting distance and improves compressive strength. High strength graphite reinforced with TORAYCA NANOALLOY® resin improves durability and increases rod life.

The special nano-material of these rods prevents damage from external shocks, internal stresses or fatigue, as the blank flexes and relieves stress repeatedly during casting and fish fighting.

In short, the material properties of Guideline NT11 blanks can be described in these simple words. Extreme durability, light weight and unusual recovery speed.

Details:

• Lightweight, modern two-handed rod with Fast Full Flex Action
• Powerful, deep action combined with a stiffer, fast tip section
• Innovative T1100 CAP technology for uncompromising strength, performance and reliability
• Versatile, user-friendly action
• Lifting power in the lower blank: helps cast heavy sink lines
• Serves a wide range of different lines and casting styles
• High-quality FLOR-grade cork handles with powder-cork reinforcement in the fighting butt
• Lightweight titanium stripping guides
• Lightweight stainless steel single foot guides with titanium coating
• Hard-anodized custom reel seat in semi-matte finish
• Grey guide wraps and chic trim wraps in blue
• Matte satin finish in "Carbon Grey": Does not reflect sunlight and looks classy
• Each rod comes with a lightweight and durable rod bag made of 4-way stretch nylon
• Rod tubes are made of lightweight polycarbonate with a durable polyester fabric cover and a natural leather logo patch
• 6-piece design for easy transport in any luggage