Anybody out there ever fished a TFO TiCR series rod or the TiCRX?I’m considering buying an 8wt.I’m a St.Croix Avid guy but they’ve changed the look of them and I’m just not fond of them now.Anybody got an 8wt Avid in good shape for sale?
John, for the money I beleive TFO offers one of the best rod values in the industry and their warranty service is unmatched.
Both rod models are considered fast action. The Ticr is slightly more forgiving then the TicrX though, and might be a better choice for a less experienced caster. Lefty Kreh, the main rod designer recommends overlining one line weight on the TicrX models with rod weights of 9 and higher.
Rob
Dear John,
I think the TFO’s in the heavier line weights are the clunkiest rods I’ve ever held.
I have a bamboo 8 weight that is lighter in the hand than a top of the line TFO.
Regards,
Tim Murphy
And since you like the Moderate action of the old Avid, there are a lot of them on close-out right now. The Sage VPS is also a bargain right now and might fit your style nicely. And the new VT2 is awesome for the money.
The Avid and VPS will be less expensive than the TFO’s.
I’ve got the TiCrX 8wt 9’ right now. I really like it.
My New Year’s resolution is to have more fun…even if YOU don’t.
I have a TiCR that I like a lot. It works for me, and in the hands of a good caster, it’s a really terrific rod. (I’m a learning caster.)
I stupidly broke the tip on it. It was my fault but TFO replaced it for a handling charge of $25. I also had failed to mail in the warranty card, but the guy I spoke with on the phone (may have been Rick Pope, who knows), asked where I bought the rod (local place here in Jersey), and registered it for me anyway.
You get a lot for $200.
I have an 8wt TICR It is fine rod but the Avids are suppose to be nice. Might as well try them out first.
I owned and recently sold a TiCr 9’ 4pc 8wt. It was a very powerful (I liked a 9wt line on it). I landed stripers, steelhead and a big dollies on it. I sold it recently but I didn’t replace it. I just felt like I could get by with my 6 weights since I wanted some money for a 4 day trip with an outfitter this year. I think it is a great rod for the money.
Randy Knapp