mybadhabit 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2021 I am looking at purchasing a new 5 wt rod and am looking at the Allen Volant series, does anyone have any experience with these rods? Or the TFO Axiom llXX? Thank you for your help. Blane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeet3t 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2021 Not familiar with the AV rod. Is it a custom rod? Have cast a few TFO rods and they are great rods. Lefty Kreh has a series of rods for TFO. If you are going custom, I know of a top builder whom I consider one of the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2021 I have experience with a Midwest Custom 10' 5 wt. euro rod that I would highly recommend. I like it so much I gave my 9' 5 wt. to my nephew. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeet3t 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2021 2 hours ago, cphubert said: I have experience with a Midwest Custom 10' 5 wt. euro rod that I would highly recommend. I like it so much I gave my 9' 5 wt. to my nephew. That's the builder I was referring to. Steve is a great builder. Look at his website gallery. It is impressive that he has built several rods for repeat customers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2021 Allen Volant isn't actually a person's name. Allen is the place a lot of you guys have heard of before I'm sure, Allen Fly Fishing. And Volant is a series of rod that they sell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mybadhabit 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2021 Thanks Steve for the clarification, I thought most of the guys on here had heard of Allen Fly Fishing by now. They have a huge following when it comes to hooks, but I also know that they have some pretty good rods and reels also and wanted to check to see if there were any recommendations by any members. I get to put the 3 wt you made me a couple of years ago to some good use this summer in Colorado. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites