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By Bear Dance from Kalispell MT on 11/12/2009 Pros: Accurate Casting, Durable, Easy To Transport, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive Best Uses: Fly Fishing, Large Fish, River Fishing, Small Fish Describe Yourself: Casual Fisher Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: this rod has a very nice tip action, sensitive
fun to use,I like it over my Ross
amazingly well balanced rod By basecamp Gangtock from northeastern USA on 11/04/2009 Pros: Accurate Casting, Best tapered rod, Durable, Easy To Transport, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive Describe Yourself: Avid Fisher Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: this is my second review of this rod. I bought the 6wt first and after using it in couple of outings i bought the 5wt. they are both unbelievable rods. I have not seen anything close in this price range or anything under five hundred dollars that performs like these rods.
very smooth casting, accurate, nice taper (one of the best I have found), good for delicate presentation, creates tight loops. Strong backbone and fast action makes line management easy. I have caught several atlantic salmon (8-12 lb range) with my 6 weight rod.
I always love how the rods cast. especially during the windy condition. It punches through the wind very well and lands the fly where I want it.
overall a great buy. wish I had bought another 6 weight as a back up. Cause, I would want to use this rod for along long time. but Powell discontinued this model.
I wish I had this rod in all different weights I need - 4 wt, 5 wt, 6 wt and 8wt.
that says it all. this is my favorite rod period. and, I have a couple of sage rods and the new Orvis rod to compare with the Powell.
By Bonefish Bob from North GA Mountains on 06/30/2009 Pros: Accurate Casting, Durable, Easy To Transport, Good Tip Action, Light, Low Profile, Sensitive Best Uses: Fly Fishing, Ocean Fishing, River Fishing, Small Fish Describe Yourself: Professional Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Been fishing with Powell rods since the days before Chuck Schwab wrangled the company from the Powell family. Have always appreciated these rods and this TiMax, even though they are now made in China, is no different. I actually like the TiMax series better than the Tiboron or Edge which were both a grade up and quite a bit more expensive. I fish well over a 100 days a year with many of the top of the line rods from Sage, Scott, T&T and others. In many regards this TiMax compares with rods costing 5 to 6 times as much. At this price I had to buy 5 just for back up and to have on hand for friends that are new to the sport. I guess the best recommendation came from a friend that had just spent $800 on a rod from one of the well known high end companies. He cast one the TiMax 5wts and without hesitation immediately ordered one.
Quality rod. Great price. Great action By Basecamp Gangtok from Northeastern USA on 05/26/2009 Pros: Accurate Casting, Easy To Transport, Good Tip Action, Great for short casts, Quality construction, Sensitive Cons: Very low quality cork Describe Yourself: Avid Fisher Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This is a great rod, especially at STP price. I have always admired Powell products. This one is no different. Great quality and craftsmanship almost every part of the rod. Except, the cork. Powell used poor quality cork on this rod. I have seen better cork on many rod that cost half (MSRP). Cork started falling apart after only a few fishing trips.
Anyway, over all its great quality rod in terms of action, casting distance and accuracy. I bought two in 5 and 6 wt. Powell covers this rod under their "limited life time warranty". So, if the cork or any other parts fail, you can get a replacement for a reasonable shipping and handling cost.
Powell Ti Max 4pc. 9' - 5wt By Rod from San Jose, CA on 05/14/2009 Pros: Accurate Casting, Easy To Transport, Sensitive Best Uses: Fly Fishing, River Fishing Describe Yourself: Avid Fisher Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Very smooth and accurate casting rod at all distances. Feels very light in hand. Enjoyable to use.
By Kodiak Jack from Virginia on 04/20/2009 Describe Yourself: Avid Fisher Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: Reel seat assembled incorrectly. Could not seat reel. Had to return. Opted for Redington 5 wt which even though twice the price more than twoice the rod. Now happy.
Excellent product-Excellent price By Whaler from Mendocino, CA on 04/01/2009 Pros: Accurate Casting, Durable, Easy To Transport, Good Tip Action Best Uses: Fly Fishing, Large Fish, Ocean Fishing Describe Yourself: Avid Fisher Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Good rod at twice the price.
Great quality, bargain price By Red Clouser from San Diego, CA on 02/03/2009 Pros: Accurate Casting, Easy casting, Easy To Transport, Flexible, Great balance and feel, Sensitive Best Uses: Fly Fishing, Ocean Fishing Describe Yourself: Avid Fisher Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I use my 6 wt Ti Max for a variety of fishing and conditions from the surf to the bay. It is a pleasure to cast and I can do so all day without fatigue. Wonderfully balanced and sensitive. It is one of my favorite rods. The graphite reel seat is well suited for salt water and looks great. Would definitely buy another.
Just the four piece rod I wanted By Paddy from central Wisconsin on 01/23/2009 Pros: Easy To Transport, Good Tip Action Describe Yourself: Avid Fisher Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Good workmanship and a great feel and balance.
Excellent & Responsive Flyrod By TR from Midwest on 01/13/2009 Pros: Accurate Casting, Easy To Transport, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive Describe Yourself: Avid Fisher Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Excellent rod with nice tip-flex action. Accurate and strong, but lightweight.
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