Joe Carass gets on the bank with Daiwa’s latest carbon marvel.
To kick off this review I will take you back 13 years. I was a 16-year old match angler who was eager to ‘make it’. I knew that to compete I needed the best pole that I could lay my hands on.
The Acolytes. . . after 14 months of hammer! -Matt Godfrey has been putting Drennan’s Acolyte poles through their paces for well over a year now, but are they holding up to the pressure?
Idare say that there aren’t many people who’ll put a pole through its paces in a year in the same way I will.
This rod from Drennan is supplied with two butt sections, allowing the angler to use it at either 11ft or 12ft depending on the distance of the cast. At both lengths the rod has a perfect progressive action that minimises hook-pulls. RRP: £99. 95 .
Something For Everyone
This eight-strong range of rods comes in lengths between 10ft and 13ft and includes various casting weights. The rods range from a 10ft Ultra Light, ideal for small sh at close range, right up to the 13ft Heavy that is capable of launching 120g of feeder.
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European Design
These rods have been designed in conjunction with Dutch international angler Arnout Van De Stadt and have European venues and styles in mind.
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Joe Carass gets on the bank with this stunning looking range of rods from Browning.
I am a huge fan of Browning rods. Having used the Black Viper MK2 range extensively over the last 18 months, I have been drawn into seriously checking out all of the other rods in the range.
The Silverlite rods were a range that definitely intrigued me.
