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    Steve Sorrell reacted to Richard Isaacs's post in the thread Acolyte users?? with Like Like.
    The acolyte specimen rods in my opinion belong in a category of rods that I would define as very specialised, very clever float rods...
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    Steve Sorrell reacted to Graham Elliott's post in the thread Acolyte users?? with Like Like.
    Must give my 15ft Hardy Marksman a trip out soon as well as the Acolyte plus 14ft. I'm still enjoying using the Mach1 5 piece Shakey at...
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    Steve Sorrell reacted to Chris Jones's post in the thread Acolyte users?? with Like Like.
    13' Plus ------------------------------- 150g 13' Specimen ------------------------- 168g 15' Plus ------------------------------- 167g...
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    Steve Sorrell reacted to Ian Woods's post in the thread Acolyte users?? with Like Like.
    I use both of them in the 13 and 14 foot models. From my own experiences with them I find the weight differences in them (although...
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    Steve Sorrell reacted to Richard Isaacs's post in the thread Acolyte users?? with Like Like.
    It’s not a lot. 20g give or take and depending on the scales on the day. There is a huge difference in stiffness and power between...
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    Steve Sorrell reacted to Ian Woods's post in the thread Acolyte users?? with Like Like.
    I've searched for a float rod with the action that the drennan acolyte specimen float rods have for many years and was very happy when...
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    Steve Sorrell reacted to Chris Jones's post in the thread Acolyte users?? with Like Like.
    I have eight different Acolyte float rods. Despite this, they are not my favourite rods. However, they are available new, are better...
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    Steve Sorrell replied to the thread Acolyte users??.
    Anyone know if there is much difference in weight action between the plus and the specimen? Steve
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    Steve Sorrell reacted to Neil Maidment's post in the thread Acolyte users?? with Like Like.
    I've had an Acolyte 15ft Plus for a few seasons now. No issues whatsoever with breakages but I have habitually checked for line wraps...
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    Steve Sorrell reacted to Huanzhou Zhu's post in the thread Acolyte users?? with Like Like.
    The specimen is a nice rod, I don’t think you can find a better one at that price range. If the budget is not a problem, have a look...
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    Steve Sorrell replied to the thread Acolyte users??.
    I've been using the old Drennan 13ft IM9 Classic for silvers and chib. Fantastic rod so I'm thinking more of the same (similar through...
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    Steve Sorrell reacted to Richard Isaacs's post in the thread Acolyte users?? with Like Like.
    I wouldn’t recommend the newer version of the free spirits Alan and I’d only recommend the caliber of rods you mention there if the op...
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    Steve Sorrell reacted to Ian Woods's post in the thread Acolyte users?? with Like Like.
    Almost an "occupational" hazzard that you'll break the tips......after using them since a few months of them being realeased and have...
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    Steve Sorrell reacted to Matt Withers's post in the thread Acolyte users?? with Like Like.
    I use a Drennan rigid rod case for mine
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    Steve Sorrell replied to the thread Acolyte users??.
    Thanks Kevin. The last Drennan rod I bought came with a lovely padded case. I heard that the acolytes only come with a normal bag...
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