These
nine foot two piece rods are built on blanks designed for lure fishing utilising
the latest low resin carbon fibre, but they can also be built and used for other
tasks, such as fishing in cramped swims and from small boats. The entire range
have crisp through actions and are remarkably light and slim, yet robust. 'Duellist'?
It's a rather feeble pun on the fact that the rods can have dual uses - although
they are good for 'duelling' with big fish too! Blanks
Duellist rods are now built on smooth ground Ultra Matt,
slim, low resin carbon blanks with overfit joints.
NB
- I rarely carry stock of these blanks so cannot specify
build times. Coloured blanks delay the process further and
are no longer available except to very special order.
Rings
As standard Duellists are built for fixed spool use with
'Rover Ringing' patterns enabling the rods to be broken
down while rigged up aligning the tip and butt perfectly.
This is great if travelling light and for storing rods in
cramped boats. As standard all rods have three leg, Fuji
Hardloy rings whipped in black and finished with high gloss
epoxy varnish. Keeper ring is fitted as standard. Read my
views on rod rings and braided lines here.
Handles
Slim, plain cork handles, black 17mm DPS graphite reel seat and Fuji rubber butt
cap are fitted as standard on fixed spool builds. Reel seats are fitted in the
up-locking mode with two inches of flared cork above the reel seat. Extras
Lettering is in white ink and kept to a bare minimum - your name can be added
at no extra charge. Alternative whipping colours can be accommodated in the standard
price. Contrasting tipping to all whippings is an additional £8.00 per rod.
Because I build rods to be fished with I supply all rods in a clear polythene
sleeve - should you require a cloth rod bag these are available for a small extra
charge. Options
Multiplier
builds also available. Please phone or e-mail to discuss any other custom options
you might have a hankering for.
DUELLIST 1
9ft (two piece) (15-45g): £235.00
Six rings plus tip - 25mm butt/8mm tip. |
What
would once have been called a 'pike spinning rod' in the distant days before lure
fishing came of age in the U.K. and replaces the original Duellist I previously
listed. The Duellist #1 will handle small to medium lures and is particularly
at home fishing spoons. Also a nice choice for wobbling deadbaits. With
an approximate test curve of 2.00lb this rod could also be used as a stalking
rod for barbel or even carp. |
DUELLIST 2
9ft (two piece) (30-75g):
£245.00
Six rings plus tip
- 25mm butt/8mm tip. |
This
model will deal with the medium range of plugs and spoons, even swimbaits, and
can be used for wobbling heavier baits. With
an approximate test curve of 2.25lb this rod can also be built to use as a 'tree'
rod for use in tight swims where you have to really hang on to barbel or carp! |
DUELLIST 3
9ft (two piece) (45-90g):
£255.00
Six rings plus tip
- 25mm butt/8mm tip. |
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third model in the range is suitable for medium trolling as well as casting heavier
lures. An
approximate test curve of 2.75lb means this rod can also be used for bait fishing
from a small boat. |
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DUELLIST 4
9ft (two piece) (60-120g):
£265.00
Spec
to be confirmed
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The most powerful
of the range can be used for throwing heavy swimbaits and Dawgs and for trolling
heavier lures. With
an approximate test curve of 3lb this rod can also be used for bait fishing from
a small boat. |
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.
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