Casting big bugs and distance 890 xp or Z axis ?

Both great options for big bugs, big fish, distance. The one that matches your casting strone is the one for you. Sorry, but I'd advise you cast them both. You'll either know which is best for you or find both are great rods.

Thanks for the input Ed .

Either the XP or Z-Axis in a 7 or 8 weight will give you all the firepower you'll need. The XP has a more delicate tip section, so treat it well.

casting distance and ability to throw big bugs has more to do with angler skill vs rod action pick the rod you enjoy casting

Thanks Rob I am a fairly proficient caster and do enjoy the XP I was looking for a solid reason not to cough up a chunk of change on a used Z but didn't get one so I bought it . Now I will find out which one I like better . Thank you for the input .

I haven't fished an XP so I can't help there, but I do have a Z 697 and it is a great rod. I confess that I wasn't sure how much I liked it at first, but over the years I've really grown to like it. It's a workhorse of a rod and can bring the heat or go delicate (not that you care about that for an 8wt). It has lots of power but plenty of touch too...not just a stiff broomstick. I'm sure you'll be pleased with it.

Both would be excellent choices.
SF

You really don't want my opinion In the 8 weight I'm so biased.

Porter said:

You really don't want my opinion In the 8 weight I'm so biased.

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Ok lets hear it .

I can't. it really should be obvious but I can't. Cast both and decide. My garbage is your treasure and you garbage is my treasure. Let him decide his treasure !

Are you an Orvis guy ? If so what rod do you like ? I have an Orvis friend so get the hook up .

Porter said:

I can't. it really should be obvious but I can't. Cast both and decide. My garbage is your treasure and you garbage is my treasure. Let him decide his treasure !

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Or is it the TCR you like ?

You can't spell Porter without using XP...

Oh I see the XI3 . I do have a few but not in eight .

I'm with Porter. I throw heavier line sizes to throw bigger bugs. No reason to work harder than you have to.

You can spend all sorts of time and money to figure out some nifty way to throw a sick amount of weight with a lighter rod.

Or..

You can just believe your 10th grade physics teacher.

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You can't spell Porter without using XP...

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LOL

No I agree that's why I have rods up to 10wt .I was just looking for some input on 8 weight Z and XP because those are the ones that were on the plate for me . Now that I have both I will decide . When I want to throw chickens I grab a 9wt tcx with a 10line .

Ed Call said:

You can't spell Porter without using XP...

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Haha. So true! And by the way have a great trip !!!!

Porter still isn't ready to accept the fish catching power of the Z-Axis.