TFO Axiom II Fly Rod Review - Comparing Axiom II - Mangrove - BVK

[richardheilman]

First of all, my compliments to an extremely precise review of these TFO models, and by far the most comprehensive I have seen. I have not been down to the Bahamas for a few years, but will be heading down to Swains Cay on Andros in late April, 2024, and was looking for a 10 weight rod for windy days and perhaps a shot at an early season Permit or Tarpon. The last time I was there I used a Sage Xi2 10 weight and was not at all happy with the rod based on my casting style - for me, just way too stiff and beast-like. By contrast, I love most of the Scott saltwater tapers and your fine review convinced me that I would be much happier with an Axiom II in a 10 weight rod. I'm planning to move to Florida in the next few years and will probably be looking at the newer Mangrove Coast for the backwaters there. Again, many thanks for your great work.

[Texasflycaster]

Had the AX2 on the salt this past weekend. Finally needed distance and 85-feet was no problem whatsoever. Good, very good.

[kevingeary]

How about another video including the axiom iix ? Great review

[kernlkajun]

Understand you’ve moved on to Sage, however, I was so impressed with this video that I went ahead and purchased an Axiom II, 8wt. My one question would be in the case for Texas and LA. inland Marsh tailing redfish fly fishing what brand and type of fly line and leader would you recommend for a beginner to intermediate.

[jamienichols]

I picked up the Axiom 2 8wt and it's a keeper for sure.

[MatthewShort]

Excellent review! Just wanted to get your opinion on rod and weight. I’m looking for a bass rod for here in Colorado as well as Florida. Is there a rod/wt you would suggest that could cover both areas and fish?

[felipegoescampaci]

Great video!

In your point of view axion II would bring a beginner a little more forgiveness to mistakes trough the process of learning to cast? Better than basics kits like NXT?

Actually I'm coming back to fly fishing 2-3 years after my first attempt with an orvis and redington basic kits (clearwater and crosswater).

[mikehancho]

I love my mangrove in a 8 weight and 10 lefty was the one that turn me on to them years ago he was amazing I lived and fished the east coast of Florida for 26 yrs that was how I met lefty and got into fly fishing I miss fly fishing tarpon on a sup paddle board

[fishalot]

Did you oversize your line on the axiom 2? I have the 8wt and use 9wt lines, new to fly fishing so just curious

[jonmiller]

Have you tried the axiom 2 X yet? Im kinda torn between the two

[andrewwilliamson]

I've got a TFO signature series ll 5wt I use for large bluegill and small bass down here along the mobile tensaw delta but I've recently gotten a chance to relocate for work to Quebec Canada for 3 months this fall and I'am thinking about picking up this Axiom ll before I leave to target some nice trout/salmon while in Canada. Do you think this would be a good choice?