I have both Ultras and Pluses in a few different lengths
Hmmm, sorry just to be clear...do you mean separate rods at different legnths or the same rod that just got progressivly shorter as the tip snapped ?
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I think you were reasonably safe without the addendum.
Not to start it all rolling again,but I cannot remember a rod where I didn't think it would handle a big fish if hooked,in my match fishing days on the canals on squatt or caster,I often hooked crazy carp up to double figures whilst after roach,gudgeon,perch etc,ok often these were lost,but not usually as soon as they were hooked,but after they'd been charging around a bit,didn't sit there worried I was going to snap them....
Not to start it all rolling again,but I cannot remember a rod where I didn't think it would handle a big fish if hooked,in my match fishing days on the canals on squatt or caster,I often hooked crazy carp up to double figures whilst after roach,gudgeon,perch etc,ok often these were lost,but not usually as soon as they were hooked,but after they'd been charging around a bit,didn't sit there worried I was going to snap them....
I often hooked crazy carp up to double figures whilst after roach,gudgeon,perch etc,ok often these were lost,but not usually as soon as they were hooked,but after they'd been charging around a bit,didn't sit there worried I was going to snap them....
Over the past few years, I’ve been extremely interested in people’s experiences with this specific brand of rod.Everyone would appear to have their own take on the subject of Acolyte Ultra’s strengths or failings. I would hazard a guess that this will continue now the mould has been cast,and as more Angler’s join the debate.
I have had the 13ft Ultra for three seasons now,and have enjoyed using it, mainly for silvers which it appears to have been designed for. I have however, hooked several carp(8/9)lbs, quite a few hard fighting tench, and sometimes bream whilst using it.Obviously this has tested the rod in a manner that it was intended to, but with a little patience( and perhaps huge doses of good luck) I’ve maaged to land them without any signs of distress from the rod. So, so far, so good.
In the last year I have added the 13ft plus to my float rod range, and probably use this when fishing the previously mentioned waters, but in no way have I lost believe in the Ultra. I would not hesitate to press it into action if and when required in similar circumstances.And yes, I would buy another one, if I could see my time again.
Finally, others will have different stories, different experiences to relate. Dare I say the Ultra is becoming a little like Marmite.