About Thomas & Thomas Fly Rods
Thomas & Thomas fly rods are often overlooked in our Bozeman fly shop, a shame considering their superior cratsmanship, aesthetics, and function. Here is more information about Thomas & Thomas fly rods so the next time you are considering a new rod T&T will be on your map.
Established in 1969 by legendary rod builders Tom Dorsey and Tom Maxwell, company ownership evolved over time. Over the years the fundamental beliefs, values and singularity of purpose behind Thomas & Thomas were challenged but never abandoned. To this day, this purpose has kept Tom Dorsey creating the unrivaled Thomas & Thomas fly rods.
‘The relentless pursuit of innovation, superior quality and uncompromising performance in creation of the world’s finest handcrafted fly rods.’
And, it is this purpose which first attracted current owner, fly fishing enthusiast and entrepreneur Neville Orsmond. Acquiring the company in 2014, Neville and Tom share more than a common love and passion for creating superior fly rods, they share a vision – the revitalization of the Thomas & Thomas brand. Every Thomas & Thomas fly rod is 100% American made and covered by a lifetime warranty.
The Rods
Zone – 3wt-4wt Medium/fast action 5wt-10wt fast action. Natural finish carbon appearance. Clear anodized premium aluminum hardware. Blue fiber reel seat hand rolled at T&T. Composite reinforced premium-quality cork grips. Titanium frame stripping guides with Zirconium inserts. T&T Blue thread with silver accent wraps. Includes aluminum rod tube with Thomas & Thomas Zone logo. Freshwater (3wt-7wt) rods feature chrome single foot guides and hook keeper. $495
Avantt – Four piece multi-modulus graphite blank incorporating Thomas & Thomas’ latest proprietary composites and curing process. Low Friction Finish (LFF) in stealth matte ‘T&T Blue’, titanium-frame ceramic stripping guides and Snake brand ECOating guides. All rods feature anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat, blue wraps with white accents, and grips of select Flor-grade cork. With ultra-low swing weight and lightning-fast recovery, these rods come alive in the hand. At close range, the Avantt rods provide precise command of the fly with a delicate touch. Longer casts reveal surprising power and line speed with tight loops and excellent line control. $825
Exocett – 4-piece multi-modulus blank with stealth matte “T&T Blue” Low-Friction Finish, choice of ceramic titanium frame or RECoil stripping guides (select RG models), black RECoil snake guides, ultra-premium cork full wells grip, milled aluminum up-locking saltwater reel seat. These light-weight rods are defined by a powerful, fast-dampening action that lifts line off the water with ease, and a thin-diameter top section that slices through the wind for quick and accurate casts. $895 – $925
Contact – To feel what’s happening below the surface is a breathtaking sensation. T&T’s new Contact series euro nymph rods transfer every vibration from fly to fingertips. Contact rods utilize T&T’s proprietary StratoTherm resin, resulting in extremely light-weight and responsive rods that maintain superb durability and strength. $795
Lotic – Thomas & Thomas introduces the Lotic Series of fiberglass fly rods. By combining the latest glass fibers with a highly progressive flex profile, the light-weight Lotic provides a crisp, medium action with the deep loading distinct to fiberglass. The result is a high-performance glass rod that generates surprising line speed and power while maintaining a silky-smooth delivery perfect for presenting a dry fly. $595
