THE BLANK
XTZ rods come in three different lengths with a medium fast action.
“X-TorZion Technology” allows them to build thinner, stiffer and more lightweight blanks than ever before. This innovative technology combines 6 separate ultra thin layers of high modulus Japanese nano carbon material, applied at varying angles of 45 degrees which neutralize torque and increase rod performance – it can be felt when casting the line, drifting the nymph and playing any fish.
XTZ’s main features are increased sensitivity, reactivity and a perfect balance. The blank has a smooth but very quick tip recovery with a « crisp » backbone. The tip section has enough stiffness for a positive and controlled hook set, while the amazing amount of rod flex will protect the lightest of tippets, even when fighting trophy fish.
Applying the advantages of “X-TorZion Technology” into a line of rod blanks, they have opted for a « medium fast action » blank, for a deeper flexing blank, enabling the angler effortless, controlled and delicate presentations of even very small, lightweight nymph patterns and great casting when switching to a dry fly setup.
Dyed-in-the wool euro nymphing purists will benefit from the unsanded « spiral wrap finish» of the XTZ blank, as „mono rigs“ can be subject to annoying line stick with sanded and painted blanks under rainy conditions; the spiral wrap finish will counteract this effectively.
HANDLES
In collaboration with CFX composite grips they have designed an innovative fly rod handle with an ergonomic shaped grip incorporating a natural carbon fibre sparkle and shine textured finish; it looks great and feels even better. XTZ carbon fibre handles are extremely strong under compression while still retaining flex under load.
Euro nymphing techniques require the rod to be extremely sensitive in order to detect even the most cautious bites, cork being an insulating material by virtue, it will absorb energy thus making it poor at transmitting resonance from the blank.
Since "CFX Vibra Core material“, located inside the XTZ handle, is a vibration-amplifying material, not an insulator, XTZ handles are extremely resonance-sensitive. The ergonomic shape of their carbon fibre handles transitions nicely to the reel seat.
THE REEL SEAT and THE FIGHTING BUTT
To concur with all Adams nymphing rod series, they have mounted a down-locking reel seat in order to obtain perfect balance from the mass of the fly reel.
The CNC-machined 6061-T6-aluminium reel seat is sourced from ALPS Rod Components, known for their innovative designs and high-end quality products.
The reel seat includes a CFX Composite Grips carbon fibre insert with the same finish and properties of the XTZ carbon handle.
They have designed the fighting butt both to provide added comfort when playing a fish and to act as a counterweight. As they have added mass to the fighting butt, it was paramount to reduce the weight of another important component the rod guides.
THE ROD GUIDES
XTZ rods use ultra-lightweight single foot Black Pearl PVD-finished Recoil Guides, the most lightweight and durable guides available. Recoil guides are made of a special, extremely hard-wearing and smooth nickel-titanium alloy.
The inherent physical properties of Recoil guides include extreme light weight, crucial in building overall lightweight tip section, with substantially reduced swing weight resulting in a faster rod recovery, hence less counterflex for optimal casting precision. They are using ten single foot guides and one snake guide right placed next to the tiptop guide to help ease the fly line/leader knot through the guides.
The XTZ being a pure euro nymphing rod, they chose to place the stripping guide just about 20 cm above the handle to reduce line snag to a minimum. With occurring line friction of stiff monofilament lines, Seaguide ceramic stripping guides. Avoid the line abrasion to a minimum.
THE ROD TUBE
XTZ rods are well protected in a black, triangular Cordura-covered PVC rod tube with divider and a shoulder strap. According to their Pro-Staff members and a host of customers, this is a much more pragmatic choice versus over a plain, round carbon fibre or aluminium rod tube.
Brand: Adams
