How many of you are waiting for this long float rod?

[Huanzhou Zhu]

17ft acolyte specimen rod is out.

Acolyte 17ft Specimen Float | Drennan International

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...

www.drennantackle.com

 

[Michael Brindle]

Definitely on my wishlist, due to other recent purchases of quality long rods I won't be rushing in. Interested to hear what anyone on here who buys one and fishes with it thinks.

 

[Barry Peck]

I've got the 15ft version and it's a lovely rod . Not sure I'd like to hook a big barbel on it though , especially at 17ft . I've only caught chub to 5lb on mine so far but it's getting put into action when the season opens ....

 

[Ray Heath]

there was one on eBay a minute ago

 

[Alan Palmer]

Yeah I’m certainly interested

 

[Jon Frisby]

Too long for me, fish comes up either too far out or too far downstream.

 

[Chris Jones]

I've been waiting for it longer than it's been a rumour.
I hope to be using one in short order while the tench fishing is still good.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

I've got the 15ft version and it's a lovely rod . Not sure I'd like to hook a big barbel on it though , especially at 17ft . I've only caught chub to 5lb on mine so far but it's getting put into action when the season opens ....

The 15ft specimen float is brilliant for big barbel.
My fishing pal @John Newman uses his and has landed some belters into double figures. Give it a try with some strong line. It will definitely not disappoint

 

[Peter T Thomas]

Yes could just be the sliding reel fitting s I'll take better pics tomorrow. Regards petet

 

[Richard Isaacs]

17ft acolyte specimen rod is out.

Acolyte 17ft Specimen Float | Drennan International

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...

www.drennantackle.com

I’d definitely love to give one a whirl

I must admit though I’m not going to rush to get one now as I bought a tricast triaxial complete system practically unused a short while back and I’m quite taken back by it especially at its long lengths of 15/17ft. It’s so much nicer in action than the allerton premier version I had afew years ago

It’s a tad Lighter than the specimen acolytes at all 3 lengths very close to them on power too but with a lovely spliced tip.

If it wasn’t for the screw up collar on the reel seat which I’ve never liked on tricast’s, it would be a big tick in every box for me.

I’ve gotta give it a whirl this season for some chub and barbel to see how it fairs but if I find I can get on with my pins on that reel seat, I’ll probably not be rushing out straight away for the 17ft Accy like I was intending too.

I Really should be thinking about dropping one or two that I don’t use.

 

[Michael Brindle]

I’d definitely love to give one a whirl

I must admit though I’m not going to rush to get one now as I bought a tricast triaxial complete system practically unused a short while back and I’m quite taken back by it especially at its long lengths of 15/17ft. It’s so much nicer in action than the allerton premier version I had afew years ago

It’s a tad Lighter than the specimen acolytes at all 3 lengths very close to them on power too but with a lovely spliced tip.

If it wasn’t for the screw up collar on the reel seat which I’ve never liked on tricast’s, it would be a big tick in every box for me.

I’ve gotta give it a whirl this season for some chub and barbel to see how it fairs but if I find I can get on with my pins on that reel seat, I’ll probably not be rushing out straight away for the 17ft Accy like I was intending too.

I Really should be thinking about dropping one or two that I don’t use.

Interesting you picked up a Triaxial 13/15/17 Richard! I finally got one a couple of months ago. Not used it in anger yet ( I have a pair of Triaxial 13/15 that I really like) It feels good waggling it at 17ft in the garden, can't wait to try it out on the river.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Interesting you picked up a Triaxial 13/15/17 Richard! I finally got one a couple of months ago. Not used it in anger yet ( I have a pair of Triaxial 13/15 that I really like) It feels good waggling it at 17ft in the garden, can't wait to try it out on the river.

It’s a rod that has always intrigued me for years but I’ve never been able to get hold of a good and complete one before now.

I paid proper money for it too but without a single mark on it and all complete in original bag, it was the example I was looking for.

The fact that they were multi length in the 3 lengths that I will use and that was done with interchangeable butt sections, they were powerful rods and typically of older tricasts had spliced tips…….. they tick so many boxes for me.
I knew they wouldn’t be heavy rods but was quite surprised to see the whole rod at 17ft come in at 9g less than the 17ft free spirit and that’s a light 17ft rod.
In fact the only 17ft rod I know of that is lighter is the original acolyte 17.

So I’m itching to get it out on the river and see how it fairs up