Thomas & Thomas „new“ Zone Single Handed Fly Rod
The premium manufacturer Thomas & Thomas is known for building handcrafted fly rods in the USA since 1969. These masterpieces have an excellent reputation among ambitious fly fishermen worldwide due to outstanding performances and excellent quality. As a matter of fact, the Zone rod series truly lives up to the superb reputation of this company – at a surprisingly low price.
Thomas & Thomas describes the development of these rods as a milestone in the history of the company, because it refined their manufacturing process enabling the production of a rod that embellishes the performance and quality they are known for at a very attractive price point. First of all, the outstanding casting properties and the unbelievably versatile performance of this wonderful rod series are very impressive. To make a long story short, fishing with these rods is a true pleasure! Therefore, it is hardly surprising that the Zone #9 won the „Best of Show Saltwater Fly Rod“ award at the IFTD 2018 in Orlando.
In fact, these rods truly resemble the spirit of the Thomas & Thomas flagship models in both a technical and optical way. Their blanks are based on the highly approved StratoTherm resin technology from the Avantt and Exocett series. Further, the iconic Thomas & Thomas blue wraps create a very distinctive appearance. Whether as a class #3 version for targeting delicate grayling or as a class #10 rod for serious saltwater action: All models from the Zone rod series are extremely versatile and 100% reliable companions for ambitious fly fishermen. The unique Zone fly rod offers the typical Thomas & Thomas premium quality at a very untypical and super appealing price!
Details:
- Versatile premium fly rod with a superb price-performance ratio – completely made in the Thomas & Thomas USA factory
- Fast, powerful action
- Unsanded premium carbon blank
- Highly approved StratoTherm resin technology from the Avantt and Exocett series
- Clear anodized premium aluminium hardware
- Hand rolled reel seat with stylish, black nickel spacer
- Composite reinforced premium-quality cork handle for extreme durability
- Titanium frame stripping guides with Zirconium inserts
- Stylish T&T blue thread wraps
- Freshwater models (classes #3 to #7) feature chrome single foot guides and a hook keeper
- Saltwater models (classes #8 to #10) feature Snake Brand E-Coating Universal Snake guides
- Delivered in a high quality aluminium rod tube
| Model | Class | Length | Handle | Transport-Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZONE 763-4 (Medium-Fast) | 3 | 7,6 ft (2,32 m) | Zigarre | 65 cm |
| ZONE 864-4 (Medium-Fast) | 4 | 8,6 ft (2,59 m) | Zigarre | 65 cm |
| ZONE 904-4 (Medium-Fast) |
4 | 9,0 ft (2,74 m) | Zigarre | 65 cm |
| ZONE 1004-4 (Medium-Fast) |
4 | 10,0 ft (3,05 m) | Zigarre | 85 cm |
| ZONE 905-4 | 5 | 9,0 ft (2,74 m) | Zigarre | 72 cm |
| ZONE 906-4 | 6 | 9,0 ft (2,74 m) | Full Wells / Fighting Butt | 78 cm |
| ZONE 1006-4 | 6 | 10,0 ft (3,05 m) | Full Wells / Fighting Butt | 85 cm |
| ZONE 907-4 | 7 | 9,0 ft (2,74 m) | Full Wells / Fighting Butt | 78 cm |
| ZONE 1007-4 | 7 | 10,0 ft (3,05 m) | Full Wells / Fighting Butt | 85 cm |
| ZONE 908-4 | 8 | 9,0 ft (2,74 m) | Full Wells / Fighting Butt | 78 cm |
| ZONE 909-4 | 9 | 9,0 ft (2,74 m) | Full Wells / Fighting Butt | 78 cm |
| ZONE 910-4 | 10 | 9,0 ft (2,74 m) | Full Wells / Fighting Butt | 78 cm |
100 % American Hand Made Fly Rods seit 1969! Vor über einem halben Jahrhundert gründete der legendäre Rutenbauer Tom Dorsey zusammen mit Tom Maxwell das Unternehmen Thomas&Thomas mit dem Ziel, unvergleichliche Fliegenruten zu bauen. Heute, ein halbes Jahrhundert später, wird dieses Ziel vom neuen Eigentümer und begeisterten Fliegenfischer Neville Orsmond aber immer noch zusammen mit Tom Dorsey weiter verfolgt. In den letzten 50 Jahren hat das Unternehmen so einige Wandel erlebt und durchlebt. Zum Beispiel den häufigen technologischen Wandel bei der Herstellung von Fliegenruten, aber auch den Wandel der Wertschätzung für handwerkliche Qualität und eine unvorstellbare Akzeptanz unseres Sports, dem Fliegenfischen! Diese Höhen und Tiefen sorgen heute für eine unglaubliche Erfahrung in puncto Rutenbau, die sich auszahlt. Fünfzig Jahre Erfahrung, Neville Orsmond und letzten Endes das unermüdliche Streben nach Innovation, überragender Qualität und kompromissloser Leistung bei der Herstellung der Fliegenruten sorgen heute für die Wiederbelebung der Marke Thomas&Thomas sowie für die wahrscheinlich besten handgefertigten Fliegenruten der Welt – The rod you will eventually own!
