| The advent of 'Drifter' floats, especially now used in conjunction with specially developed floating braided lines are enabling pike anglers to send baits out to fantastice distances, in many cases reaching areas of big pits and reservoirs that have never been fished before. For these extremes, a rod is required with the extra length and power to pick up line and strike efficently, setting hooks often at distances of 200 metres! This rod does just that and has the power to control a big fish at range and get it back quickly to the net without fear of the hooks pulling. Another recent development becoming more popular is the use of radio controlled boats to deliver a live or deadbait at extreme distance! In situations like this, again the need to pick up line over huge distances requires the use of a powerful rod, a job well suited to the Driftmaster. Despite these attributes, the rod is not heavy and retains a pleasing and forgiving action for playing big fish at close quarters. Mick Brown nearly broke the British Catfish record with a 60lb 9oz monster using one of these rods, which handled it perfectly. | ![]() |
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