Brett A. Goodman IFFF Certified Casting Instructor

Review of the River to Reef Nano-helix universal fly rod by Rod & Fly. Made exclusively of Nano-helix technology, the latest rod offered by Rod & Fly is sure to impress the budget conscious fly angler looking for technology normally limited to high-end brands - think rod construction using Konnetic ® and Helios 2 technologies. In technical speak, the construction process of the River to Reef fly rod involves precision alignment of carbon fibers to form a helical structure. Next, an even distribution of tiny (nano) resin particles fill the gaps among the carbon fibers, which lock the fibres in position. The end result is a blank that is 60% stronger and 30% lighter than a standard carbon fiber rod of the same specifications. As the name suggests, the River to Reef Nano-helix is designed for anglers intending to fish large rivers and estuaries, through to open bay and reef environs. How does it cast? As the River to Reef has an 8-10 weight line rating. For testing, I used fly lines ranging from 8 to 10 weight. Initial casts revealed the rod has a fast action, which should make it ideal for most estuary and saltwater applications. When casting an 8 weight line, the rod had plenty of feel and smoothly handled false casting with most of the line out the rod tip. However, the rod also had great tip feel when casting a 10-weight weight forward fly line, which enabled smooth casts at distances of 30 feet and less. Adding more line, the rod continued to feel and load smoothly and had substantial power for throwing greater distances, as is more often the case in salt water situations. Clearly, this rod can cope with throwing heavy saltwater flies accurately and quickly, as is often needed when targeting fast-moving pelagic and flats species. The River to Reef comes in a nine-foot, four-piece. The blank is un-sanded, and has an appealing natural finish in dark grey. Being un-sanded also means the blank has not been subject to any cosmetic interference that could potentially reduce the strength, or affect the action of the rod. The blank is fitted with hard-wearing chrome-plated stripping guides and snake guides, secured using black coloured wraps. Alignment dots allow for precise alignment of the rod pieces during set-up, and the grey powder-coated aluminum reel seat has two locking rings that securely lock any real in position. A full- wells handle and fighting butt made of a durable cork and rubber-mix, complete the ensemble of salt water resistant fittings. The River to Reef rod comes with a cloth bag and a cordura covered rod tube with carry handle. Like all Rod & Fly rod it also comes with a first owner life-time warranty........................... Brett A. Goodman IFFF Certified Casting Instructor

The Discovery  NANO Fly Rod  is a high performance, fast action rod, designed specifically for tackling hard fighting saltwater species such as Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit. We have pushed our NANO technology to the absolute limit and the end result is staggering in both performance and durability."THE BIGGEST DEVELOPMENT SINCE CARBON FIBRES  ITSELF"  This is The MOTHER of all 8 and 10 weights

Armed with  this versatile 8 and 10 weight fly rod you will feel at home in both fresh and to a whole host of saltwater  species, this rod will take you just about anywhere.  Weighing in at a feathery 119gms the combination of lightweight,sensitivity,and strength in this 8-weight package is something you just have to cast to believe.this rod is so light – even the scrawniest arms will be able to launch big flies through heavy winds all day long
 
Discovery NANO Rod is smooth and precise with an intentionally forgiving ‘sweet spot’ that complements widely diverse casting styles,This helps the angler make a full range of close-in and long distance casts that hit the mark with equal ease. Being able to feel exactly what the line is doing through all stages of the cast gives anglers ultimate control so they can make the micro-adjustments needed to place the fly precisely where it’s wanted

The Discovery NANO Fly fishing rods are the best rods we have ever produced. They are beautifully balanced, lightweight with  crisp clean actions that provide both superb casting and fish playing characteristics. They are also phenomenally strong thanks to the revolutionary nature of the new  Silica NANO material. carbon fibre held together with a resin impregnated with silica nano spheres. This technology is relativly new and proven it produces a material that is significantly stronger and  lighter than traditional carbon fibre.

Our Discovery NANO Fly Rods are one of the first fly rods to take advantage of the ground breaking NANO technology in Australia,the most recent evolution in fly rod innovation, uses new materials combined with pioneering manufacturing methods and processes. This technology incorporates an optimized ratio of  proprietary resin to  high modulus grade carbon fiber.
NANO  technology is never more appreciated than when traveling with a single fly rod - the improved impact resistance and strength helps ensure you have a tool that will withstand the worst possible punishment.

Carbon fibres are just that, long thin lightweight strands of carbon that need to be converted into a cloth in order to turn them into a fishing rod.
When making fly rods, each long strand of carbon fibre needs to be held together with a reinforced resin system that provide strength and impact resistance.
This carbon cloth is then wrapped around a mandrel to form the blank and subsequently baked at high temperature, melting the resin to create a full strength fishing rod.

What is Carbon Nanotube Technology?
Applying Carbon Nanotube, or CNT technology creates a stronger resin distribution system, this helps eliminate any weakness in the blank to create rods with significantly increased strength and improved impact resistance, without adding any significant weight to the blank.
The resulting rods are light, smooth and ultra strong - a 60% increase in flexural strength and a 30% increase to impact resistance - without any effect on the superb casting performance you come to expect from all our fly rods
Because  material is stronger, and less material is required and thus a rod can be lighter than an equivalent carbon fibre model. Weight savings of upto 30% are possible.There are two key advantages provided by silica nano spheres. First is the even distribution of the nano spheres throughout the resin providing equality of strength throughout the blank leading to crisp and clean rod actions. The second advantage is that silica nano spheres resist compression forces better than any other known material. This results in a fishing rod that is at least 60% stronger than a standard carbon fibre rod without interfering with the action. The improved compression characteristic also greatly improves impact resistance and durability.

The latest construction methods includes a process that precisely aligns and positions carbon fiber materials to exacting tolerances for the greatest blank strength, delivering extremely efficient energy transfer throughout the shaft. Using  state of the art high Compression Molding process, carbon fibers are compacted for optimum density and precise alignment while simultaneously fusing the 30% percent lighter all-carbon fiber inner core.

Discovery NANO  rod becomes a true extension of the angler’s arm, It offers a more fluid transmission of energy from the arm to the fly. The eye sees the cast it wants to make and is translated to the hand through the rod instantaneously.”

The fast-action Discovery NANO rod family is intended for all fishing conditions thanks to a list of high-end features. The 1st Rod relese is an  8wt weights and a full-wells handle for  saltwater capable  designed to match the exact taper of the rod providing even greater sensitivity and feel.
Other details include the aluminum reel seat. Saltwater weights feature all anodized reel seat components.


And Of Course the on going value for money we are known for, this rod comes in to you at least 100% cheaper than its closest competitor why its simple you are buying direct no whosale and retail markups wish can add up to 100% +  to the retail price  Backed by our Lifetime Warranty  

Specifications
Fast action taper
The Blank is IM 12 T46   Silica NANO Technology construction
Marine grade Stripping guides light and impervious to corrosion with state of the art  Zirconium inlay
Hard chromed snake guides
Aluminum anodized saltwater or Fresh reel seat
Reel Seat: Uplocking  Gun smoke Anodized Aluminum hardware w/ fighting butt
Condura rod case Carry Rod Tube and sock
Backed by the  Lifetime Warranty
Length: 9'0"
Line: # 8 and 10
Weight:119 grams #8
Backed by the  Lifetime Warranty