Guideline NT11 Salmon & Seatrout Single Handed Fly Rod

May we introduce: The NT11 rods from Guideline. The legacy of Leif Stävmo, who not only developed the successful previous model in this series, the NT8, but has also been responsible for many of the best trout and salmon rods of the Norwegian brand since 2001. His masterpiece, which he passed on to Guideline on his retirement after many years of intensive rod building. However, these very special fly rods are not only the result of his decades of expertise, but also the use of the latest and most advanced graphite materials used in the modern aerospace industry. NT11 rods can therefore rightfully be called 'State of Art'!

The Guideline NT11 Salmon & Seatrout single-handed fly rod is a modern and extremely robust fly rod, which has convinced us through the high-quality components, but also with the latest C.A.P technology throughout.

A medium to fast action and a deep loading blank make the NT11 more versatile than ever. It performs on the coast with high line speeds and extreme casting distances, but also makes a shooting head on the creek or river shoot from the hip as if it were completely natural to want to reach the other side of the river. Even sink lines and large pike streamers are no problem on the higher classes of the NT11! But the new T1100 technology not only ensures that the rod casts just about anything you can imagine, it is also one of the lightest rods with the highest breaking strain on the market. The craftsmanship and components that decorate the blank are also fabulous. Stainless steel single food rings held by a clean, dark wrap and very carefully painted. FLOR grade cork of the best quality, including powder cork reinforcement on the fighting butt and a reel seat specially designed by Guideline. More is not possible!

Our recommendations:

• NT11 #6 10ft. (14-16 gr/215-245 grains)
  The ultimate weapon for coastal sea trout fishing! Fast, durable, and extremely light! The 10' #6 class of NT11 single-handed fly rods impresses on the coast with its light weight as well as with its tremendous line speed and fast retrieve!

• NT11 #7 10ft. (17-19 gr/260-290 grains)
  The #7 class of NT11 is a great choice for fishing both coastal for sea trout, and on the river for smaller salmon or other salmonids. Whether it's the Guideline Coastal fly line on the coast or the 4D Multi-Tip Compact on the river, the deep-loading Class #7 NT11 will fire away anything

• NT11 #8 10ft. (19-21 gr/290-220 grains)
  "The ultimate BIG-FISH Rod" 10 feet (3.05 m) of power! The powerful NT11 Class #8 is a rod that will put even big sea trout and salmon in their place, even as a single hand! It harmonizes perfectly with the 3D and 4D heads from Guideline, in 19g - 21g and those who prefer the Skagit style can go up to 23g. And thanks to the continuous action, the rod is ideal for sink lines and thus also for pike and zander fishing!
  
  

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 with an unusual recovery speed.

Details:

• 10-foot single-handed fly rod with medium-fast action and state-of-the-art technology
• Blanks feature a matte satin finish with a carbon gray coating that gives the rods a timeless and stylish look
• T1100 CAP technology offers uncompromising strength, performance and reliability
• Ultra lightweight and extremely break resistant
• All reel seats are designed by Guideline's research and development team and feature a hard anodized and highly scratch resistant semi-matte finish
• Robust rings made of highest quality stainless steel with titanium coating
• Double lock nut with blue highlights
• Open reel seat with carbon look
• Two robust titanium stripping guides
• FLOR-Grade cork and powder cork reinforcement on fighting butt
• Transport tube made of lightweight polycarbonate with 4-way stretch nylon
• 4 piece design