I'm incredibly lucky to work for this company in the Quality Control department. So much testing goes into each line and it's amazing to see it from start to finish!
Used the usual fly lines for over 40 years , was turned on to AirFlow 6 years ago now all of my fishing is done using AirFlow lines . Cool to see how they make it . Thanks
I used to operate these machines while making filament for 3d printers. It is a very tedious job and you cannot slip up even for a second or things go out of control. Everything is on a timer. I had 15 seconds to cut the end, push it through a hole, unscrew it put it aside, put a new spool on, load it up before the line got slack (at the top) and that was a panic job every time, no room for error or everything went haywire. You can slow it down but you know, my boss pushed for quantity per hour. Perhaps on this setup it gives them more time to casually do it. I only lasted two shifts doing it lol
It seems most of the fly angling items I have been interested in lately have Tim Rajeff's finger prints on them. That is not a coincidence. Innovators love innovation. I love the airflo path to success. If you really want to be the best, don't take the trail most hiked.
Richard was a first class gentleman while I worked with him. One of those guys you felt like you were friends with your whole life. Great guy and yes, a fantastic caster. The real deal!
I have a 5 wt Airflo Ridge line which I bought about 8 years ago... for some reason it gets twists and tangles so much more than any other fly line I have ever used.... all other variables accounted for. No idea why. I used it maybe 7 or 8 days and it's been sitting in storage ever since.
Space-age technology and science, combined with a high sensitivity to detail and craftsmanship, all to create a line ment to catch individual fish that were harvested for thousands of years with plant fiber nets and traps. To some, this may seem an insult, but this is why humans are the dominant species and we enjoy creature comforts: because for someone out there, good enough is never good enough. They see an opportunity and jump, making the rest fit as they go, to meet their vision. And we get to benefit. True innovation.
Airflo sinkers have always been good. The floaters have a very bad rep because of the memory or corkscrew issue. Now apparently this has been sorted. Can you advise what was the issue and how you have resolved this. Nobody wants a memory full line that lasts forever. We would rather a line that lies straight on the water without tension that only lasts a season.
I tried some airflow lines about 6-7 years ago but didn't like them compared to the rio/cortland/sciang lines I was/am used to. Maybe I'll give them another try!
If you have a time i would like to invite you in our livestream @ 10;00 pm Philippines time. In the livestream you can get 20 to 50 subscribers this is legit.
I have one of their premium lines and have been hugely disappointed in it. I try to use it, find something good about it and off the rod it comes. I put it on a reel again and will give it one more chance. UGH.
I still remember buying my first airflow line, it was a game changer....
I'm incredibly lucky to work for this company in the Quality Control department. So much testing goes into each line and it's amazing to see it from start to finish!
Very cool! Thank you for making an incredible product! And thanks for the message!
In the "hen den"? 😁 6:57
I am a retired polymer chemist. This technology is amazing!
Wow! I bet this was very interesting coming from a polymer background.
Used the usual fly lines for over 40 years , was turned on to AirFlow 6 years ago now all of my fishing is done using AirFlow lines . Cool to see how they make it .
Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it Mike. Thanks for watching!
I used to operate these machines while making filament for 3d printers. It is a very tedious job and you cannot slip up even for a second or things go out of control. Everything is on a timer. I had 15 seconds to cut the end, push it through a hole, unscrew it put it aside, put a new spool on, load it up before the line got slack (at the top) and that was a panic job every time, no room for error or everything went haywire. You can slow it down but you know, my boss pushed for quantity per hour. Perhaps on this setup it gives them more time to casually do it. I only lasted two shifts doing it lol
It seems most of the fly angling items I have been interested in lately have Tim Rajeff's finger prints on them. That is not a coincidence. Innovators love innovation. I love the airflo path to success. If you really want to be the best, don't take the trail most hiked.
Tim is a great guy and very creative! Also one of the most enjoyable guys to hang out with.
@@CatchMagazine Is he still distributing Airflo in the USA? I heard there was changes.
Enjoying the informational format. Always a pleasure, Todd Moen. Thanks man!
Wow, Richard is an incredible spey caster.
Richard was a first class gentleman while I worked with him. One of those guys you felt like you were friends with your whole life. Great guy and yes, a fantastic caster. The real deal!
It's like olympic-style fencing with a fly rod.
I have a 5 wt Airflo Ridge line which I bought about 8 years ago... for some reason it gets twists and tangles so much more than any other fly line I have ever used.... all other variables accounted for. No idea why. I used it maybe 7 or 8 days and it's been sitting in storage ever since.
Excellent. Beautiful shots. Congratulations
Thank you very much!!!!
Iv used a few and have a couple very happy with the lines 👍
I really loved this video! 👍
Thanks for the support and feedback!
Space-age technology and science, combined with a high sensitivity to detail and craftsmanship, all to create a line ment to catch individual fish that were harvested for thousands of years with plant fiber nets and traps. To some, this may seem an insult, but this is why humans are the dominant species and we enjoy creature comforts: because for someone out there, good enough is never good enough. They see an opportunity and jump, making the rest fit as they go, to meet their vision. And we get to benefit. True innovation.
Interesting! Thanks for watching!
Awesome video as always Todd it was really cool to see that process
Thanks! Thanks for watching and glad you liked it!
My Father spent his career in plastics.Was member of SPE.Society of Plastics Engineers.
Airflo sinkers have always been good. The floaters have a very bad rep because of the memory or corkscrew issue. Now apparently this has been sorted. Can you advise what was the issue and how you have resolved this. Nobody wants a memory full line that lasts forever. We would rather a line that lies straight on the water without tension that only lasts a season.
2:03
I felt that.....
I tried some airflow lines about 6-7 years ago but didn't like them compared to the rio/cortland/sciang lines I was/am used to. Maybe I'll give them another try!
Oh wow Never Knew that ? brilliant tc uk
Yeah Tony! Right in your backyard!!!!
More .... MORE !!
More will come soon!
@@CatchMagazine love you guys. Keep up the amazing work. Your videos are world class & second to none. Cheers
Stay blessed 😊🤗
Great video
Thank you for watching!
Hard liner😊👏👏👏
I have to change my fishing 🎣 line and some of my fishing reel .Old one's
wow
Where can I purchase non-tapered (weighted) fly line in bulk reels?
Really cool, but 4:44, please wear a respirator when working with tungsten dust
Agree!!!
More of a Rio fan, but good vid anyway.
- Mexican Salt Water Fly Fisherman in the Yuc.
Thanks for watching!
wow i woukld love to fish with you Sir new supporter here
If you have a time i would like to invite you in our livestream @ 10;00 pm Philippines time. In the livestream you can get 20 to 50 subscribers this is legit.
Is this why fly line is like $100
The Airflo lines I have used don’t float as well as Rio lines do ,more difficult to mend .
You should probably try Scientific Angler lines as you won’t be disappointed appointed.
@@CatchMagazine wait what?
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Thanks Martin!
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All started off with Paul Burgess. Technically astute but commercially ?
I did any sort of fishing in my life... but when i discovered flyfishing everything else became almost unexistent
I have one of their premium lines and have been hugely disappointed in it. I try to use it, find something good about it and off the rod it comes. I put it on a reel again and will give it one more chance. UGH.
All this fantastic technology !however all fly line manufacturers still can’t produce a line without memory straight out of the box.
Yes, I agree.
Unfortunately, these lines have heavy memory and are dirt magnets. Not for me.
All that and airflow are crap lines