Century Fireblade

Finally got my hands on one! Everywhere seems to list them as stock then refunds you when you buy. I've got other century rods, so was intrigued as to whether a mid-price rod from them would be any good. Ok there's no flash finish to the blank, just ground carbon (which looks great) and no under whippings, so what? I have three crumpled vertebrae, so pendulum casting is out. For me this rod loads easily, and launches a lead and bait, just as well as my old tip tornadoes. Haven't had enough time to report on bite sensitivity etc, as it's only caught a small flounder thus far. These impressions are from use with a 525mag and 5oz lead + bait, but I've cast it (no fishing) with a fixed spool and the lead (6oz) went further than I need to fish. Favourite century rod? For me it's the pair of AK47 carp rods I've re-rung for multipliers (my go to bass rods) but someone has made me a stupid offer for them, which will see a couple of new rods, built by myself, and a handy cash profit. Most of the time, on the beach we don't need 6oz+ of lead. As carp rods have become more powerful (to haul in ever heavier pet fish), they have also evolved to cast well. If I was restricted to a fixed spool rod for clean ground fishing I would throughly recommend a Daiwa Black Widow (12ft, 3lb test) and less than £50. Will cast 4oz miles, good bite detection and has a lovely through action if you hook anything big. Of course it will need a rinse after every session (so will the fireblade), as will the budget reel you use with it.

Always wanted a fireblade . Best of luck with it