NB Blanks are
now Ultra Matt, standard thread colours are dark grey tipped with
metallic Pewter as per ring photo below.
Since I built the first of my Prowler
jerkbait rods back in 1994 new lures have come on the scene demanding
new techniques. There has been a swing to longer and stiffer lure
rods in some circles, there have also been advances in rod making
materials and fittings too. Time to take another step forward.
I
sat down and looked at the features I wanted in my dream lure rods: lightweight
but strong blanks with fast actions; top quality fittings; and a distinctive (but
not garish) finish. Simple! I then looked at the lures that I am using most often
these days and decided that three rods would cover the majority of my needs.
The
Axiom series has met my requirements, and has proved itself by landing me pike
to over twenty-nine pounds within weeks of the final pre-production blanks landing
in my eager hands. Their fast actions make for effortlessly long and accurate
casts, and their light weight makes a long day's casting less fatiguing. They
also look pretty smart too.
All in all,
Axiom lure rods are truly practical and aesthetically pleasing tools for the discerning
pike angler.
AXIOM ROD SPECIFICATIONS
To complement the British made carbon
blanks I have not skimped on the fittings, and genuine Fuji components
are used throughout. GMMNSG silicone carbide (SiC) rings have
been selected for their semi-low profile, light weight, super
smooth performance.
These rings feature a "wrap-around"
frame that helps protect the SiC inner from accidental damage.
To give the rods a subtly distinctive look the rings are whipped
with dark grey thread tipped with metallic Pewter to complement
the smooth-ground blank. A stainless steel hook keeper is fitted
as standard.
The standard handle comprises a black
winding check in front of the four and a half inch flared cork
foregrip, slim contoured cork and black rubber Fuji butt cap giving
thirteen and one eighth inches overall behind the latest style,
black chrome hooded, Fuji trigger reel seat.
There
are no garish graphics on these rods, just a few hand lettered words in white
ink. As with all my rods I build to order only. Build time is a minimum six weeks
on all Axiom rods.
All stated casting
weights are simply a guide to a rod's capabilities.