How many times have you set your rod tube on the bank, in the car boot, or on the car roof (I know, I know), only for it to roll as you fiddle to close the car doors or simply roll down banks etc? Well now it doesn’t. I’d expect not many would pick up on this one, but this set the tone for me regarding how much thought went into the production phase. A rounded off, triangular shaped cordura tube with a dual colour of subtle olive and bold red. Is a remake similar to the child living off the name of a famous parent? Or has it got the capability of making a name for itself?įirst thing that stood out for me was the rod tube. I genuinely didn’t know what to expect and given the lack of public opinion available in both printed and digital press, I had no myths to debunk, everything truly was a first impression with no preconceived opinion as I normally had.Īs an angler, seeing a remake or a second edition of a rod, i normally feel underwhelmed. It’s one of those childish traits that you never let go of. I have to be honest as the years go on, I still can’t help but feel a sense of impatience mixed with excitement when somebody says they’ve either got me a present or something to try. It was quickly put to me that it was designed for the angler who likes a bit of feel in the rod, with a quick loading progressive action which is perfect for top of the water work. The last we left it was that they’d be in touch.įast forward to pre-launch and I am waiting on the first rod to test this new season… the Airflo Super Stik Mark 2. Having been in close contact with the guys at Fishtec and Airflo, towards the end of last season I was aware that the Airflo Super Stik 2 was in the advanced stages of development after the original model had just turned 3. As anglers, we are excitably trawling the internet and social media for rumours and living off scraps of info that some of the reputable fishing magazines are teasing us with before release. Most tackle companies have finished their product development and testing phases and are awaiting their new stock, as they work on branding. I always love that period after a long winter, replenishing the fly box in anticipation of an action packed day on the lake or river.