This remarkable Acolyte Specimen Float 17ft rod is a much more powerful version of the original 17ft float. It provides excellent line management and float control, while the stiffened blank improves line pick up on the strike even at distance. The progressive through action remains crisp and well balanced and easy to fish for long periods of time.
Despite the powerful forward action, the tip remains soft enough for catching smaller fish with light hooklengths but the rod really comes into its own when using bigger floats for larger specimens.
During development we went through multiple samples trying to achieve the right balance between action, power and weight before settling on what we think is the ideal long float rod. These were then extensively tested on a variety of venues over the past two seasons catching some very special fish. The Acolyte Specimen is the ideal big fish float rod.
Features:
17ft (5.18m)
Average rod weight 217g
Slim, beautifully balanced
More powerful version of 17ft Float.
Traditional three-piece construction
Progressive semi-through action
Fast action tip section
Improved line management & float control
Full cork handle
ACOLYTE reel seat
Full SiC guides
Optimum reel lines 3lb to 7lb with lighter hooklengths
Also available in 13ft, 14ft and 15ft.