Redington’s Vapen Red screams technology and performs exceptionally well
The Grip…
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n this current world where cork trees are becoming more sparse and cork is in higher demand, it is amazing that it has taken this long to come up with an alternative material for the grips on our beloved fly rods. It makes perfect sense that Redington partnered with golf manufacturer, Winn Grips. Winn has been a powerhouse in the golf grip industry for ages and golf enthusiasts can attest to their reputation for quality
Winn Grip technology is a winner…
products. Every client and guide who fished the demo, that Redington provided me, loved the grip. Captain Vincent Catalano and I took the Vapen albie fishing and Vince had this to say: “This is the nicest grip I have ever fished. I would dig this grip on all my rods!” I gotta agree. The grip is so comfortable and well… grippy, even when it is wet. It does take a little getting used to looking at a bright red grip. While it would be more attractive were it priced the same as the cork version, I think it is worth the extra $50. Durability is an unknown at this point but it showed no signs of degradation in the six weeks that I spent with it, and as we all know cork filler has a tendancy of breaking down in time.
The rest of the stick…
The rest of the rod is equally as impressive. This is a fast action rod that allows a strong caster to deliver powerful casts in windy conditions with large flies and poppers. The entire Vapen line of rods is sheathed using their proprietary carbon X Wrap construction creating a fast, accurate, and lightweight modern fly rod that will not break the bank at $349.00. This is a workhorse rod that took zero time to warm up to. I would highly reccomend getting to your nearest dealer to cast this innovative stick. In an industry that so frequently just changes the color of the blank and the taper slightly from year to year and model to model, Redington has truly taken great strides to move forward with creative scientific measures resulting in the very impressive Vapen Red.
FEATURES
- X-Wrap graphite technology for maximum vibration dampening, strength and torsional stability
Vape session, Montauk.
- PowerGrip-Our custom collaboration with Winn Grips, Non-slip Polymer Grip Technology. Reduces fatigue and amplifies power
- Carbon fiber reel seat insert and custom anodized reel seat highlights
- Alignment dots for easy setup
- Custom logo designed grip
- High Quality black suede bag
- Integrated composite cork, superior durability
- Machined hidden hook keepers
- Lifetime Warranty
Vapen #9 handles the albies beautifully. We tested it with the SA Intermediate Tarpon line.
