You’ve saved up a few quid and are looking for a flagship pole. Naturally you want to make sure you spend your money wisely, so let’s have a look at what Sensas has to offer. Alex Bones fills up the Power Match 874 with gasoline, ready for a test drive…Once famed for little more than brilliant groundbait mixes, Sensas has made some giant leaps forward in recent years, most notably with the introduction of poles. Just as the timeless Lake 3000, Gros Gardons, and Magic mixes found favour with anglers across the globe, so too have the beautifully produced poles.
This month, Joe Carass runs the rule over a rod range set to take the market by storm!During my time at Match Fishing I have been privy to most of the new gear available and have certainly looked at my fair share of rods this year alone. This range from MAP, however, has caught my eye and I have seen them going through the testing stages for over a year now, having watched MAP-sponsored anglers Andy May and James Dent putting the various prototypes through their paces on magazine features. Having seen the rods in the different stages of development I couldn’t wait to give the finished articles a bash, but more of that later. Parabolix is a name that has long been associated with quality so there was definitely some pressure on MAP to produce the goods with these and it looks to have succeeded! There are nine rods in the range, varying from an 8ft F1 bomb rod to 13ft waggler rods, so there really is a rod to suit everyone here.
F1s are a key target these days and having the right rods are crucial. 11ft model has been designed to target this species but will also make a great rod for other, smaller fish. Featuring a classy finish and top fixtures and fittings this really is a top rod. RRP: £149.
The Catana DX range of waggler rods feature a great action for all-round fishing, making it the ideal choice for the angler who wants one rod to do everything. The Catana range has always been popular with all levels of anglers and this rod is sure to continue that. RRP: £84. 99.
The first of MAP’s new pole-float models are the Winter Deck. There are four patterns in the range that will cover all winter commercial work. RRP: £1. 85.
This carbon-stemmed slimline pattern looks ideal for pellet and maggot work for commercial silvers or F1s. The DC 12H has a fine hollow bristle that lights up in bad conditions, making it easily visible. RRP: £1. 75.
This fantastic new pattern is the same shape as the original B911 eyed but it has been beefed up and forged to prevent it straightening out. Available in sizes 8 to 18 to cover all commercial applications where an eyed hook is needed. RRP: £1. 20.
These legs are available in two lengths and have a diameter of 23mm; they have a double extending function helping you deal with awkward banks. Supplied in packs of four. RRP: From £17. 99.
The latest addition to Preston’s expanding reel range, the PC-R is a front-drag reel that is available in four sizes. The reel has a clever push-spool design for quick release of the spool. They are great performers for their price tag and are sure to be big sellers for Preston. RRP: £120.
