| Lure
Rods GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
As standard all lure rods are built
on unground, natural carbon blanks, with cork handles and Fuji
reel seats and guides. Rings are whipped in black and coated with
clear epoxy. All one piece rods are fitted with a trigger reel
seat as standard and rung with three leg guides for use with multiplier
reels. The Duellists are dedicated fixed spool rods and as such
has a DPS reel seat - although multiplier builds can be accomodated.
Other rods can be built for fixed spool use using similar fittings.
All lure rods are fitted with a hook keeper as standard. The two
piece baitcasters are built with a long tip and short handle length
butt section, which may seem unorthodox but retains a one piece
feel and has become the preferred construction method of some
of the UK's finest lure anglers. All stated casting weights are
simply a guide to a rod's capabilities - the optimum weight being
somewhere between the two quoted extremes. Rods are supplied in
a clear plastic sleeve.
Some
of these rods have not been designed for use with braided lines, and as such I
can accept no liability for any breakages occurring when these lines are used
on them. Despite this many customers, and myself, have experienced no problems
so far. Please set your drag with care and refrain from trying to haul lures out
of snags using the rod!! Prowler and Sledge-Hammer series rods are definitely
braid friendly.
Keeper ring detail. LURE ROD HANDLES
Owing to
the fitting of a new, more ergonomically designed, Fuji trigger-grip reel seat
(updated photo to follow soon) there are now eleven and five-eighths inches of
parallel cork behind the reel seat, and four inches (flared) in front on my standard
baitcasting handle. This puts the reel in exactly the same position as on previous
builds. Fixed spool build has twelve inches behind the reel seat and three inches
in front of the reel seat.
FOOLER 6ft 6in (one piece)1-2.5oz (28-70g):
£225.00
Six rings plus tip - 20mm butt/8mm
tip. | The
versatility of the Fooler has amazed me. With the advent of the smaller mini-jerkbaits
it has extended its repertoire from the minnows, spinnerbaits, jigs and suchlike
which it was originally intended to fish. For most medium range lure fishing the
Fooler will fit your bill. Even so I have watched one nutter lob four ounce jerkbaits
on it, and heard of another using it to fish Bull Dawgs - I can recommend neither
practice! I have, however, fished DepthRaiders and half-ounce spinnerbaits on
the Fooler. "Just
a word to say how good the 'Fooler' I purchased of you recently is. I've already
banked a few, no biggies yet, but the improved action it gives my Loz's is making
the difference." - Barry Robinson. "Nearest
thing I have found to a perfect all round, medium weight lure rod. Dont know why
I bothered importing all those American ones, most of which are designed for muskie
anyway." - Keith Brint. |
SLUGGER 6ft 6in (one piece) 0.75-1.75oz (21-49g):
£215.00
Six rings plus tip - 20mm butt/8mm
tip. | A similarly pleasing rod to the Fooler for
those of you who wish to fish lighter lures. It is rumoured that the Slugger will
also fish mini-jerkbaits and small soft plastics like six inch Slug-Gos. You will
get loads of fun with small water jacks on this rod, but it has still battled
successfully with pike to over twenty-five pounds for one satisfied customer. |
SEEKER
7ft 6in (two piece) 0.5-2oz (14-56g): £225.00
Eight
rings plus tip - 20mm butt/8mm tip. |
The Seeker will happily cope with the majority of
small to medium sized pike lures, from spinnerbaits to five or six inch plugs.
This rod will handle lures a little over 2oz but for prolonged use of such lures
the Raider is a better option. A lovely spoon rod. |
RAIDER
7ft 8in (two piece) 0.75-2.5oz (21-70g): £225.00
Eight
rings plus tip - 20mm butt/8mm tip. |
The Raider is at home is a popular choice for mid-range
lure work, both casting and trolling. Eight years ago (seems just like yesterday)
John Milford called it "An iron fist in a velvet glove" in his Pikelines
review. Many large pike have been landed on the Raider since then, including at
least two fish over thirty pounds. A classic lure rod if ever there was one. I
am also told that this makes a superb bass plugging rod for any sea anglers who
might be looking in! |
REAPER
7ft 2in (two piece) 1.25-3oz (35-84g): £225.00
Six
rings plus tip - 20mm butt/10mm tip. |
A heavy duty crankbait rod which is ideal for casting
and retrieving large lipped baits. The Reaper has also proved itself as a trolling
rod and for fishing big spinnerbaits too. |
NINE FOOT,
TWO PIECE RODS CAN BE FOUND ON THE DUELLIST
RODS PAGE.
CUSTOM
BUILDS, ROD FITTINGS & BLANKS If
you would prefer your rods built to a non standard specification, please click
here for more information. If
you need any rod fittings to repair or refurbish your existing rods, or to build
your own rods, please click here to find
out more. I can supply
bare blanks for most of the rods listed here. Please contact me for prices. |