But I thought you said the otters had eaten all the large fish?
Plenty of anecdotes out there to suggest that being wary is sensible. However, I still believe that there's an element of Chinese whispers and second hand reporting exaggerating the issue. I have four Acolytes (only one a Plus) and haven't managed to break one yet. However, I only use them on rivers in conjunction with centrepins. This makes the highly prevalent wrap arounds very obvious. I won't end up casting with a wrap around, which may not be the case if I waggler fished with them.
The other issue I see with the Acolytes is the way people regard and use them. Many seem to think that the Ultra is the standard rod and the Plus a power version. The reality is that the Plus is a standard rod and the Ultra a lighter version. If people thought like that then there may be a few less breakages.
The one thing that isn't helping to establish what's going on is people being vague about the exact rod that they've had break. Many are just saying Acolyte without specifying length or Plus/Ultra. As far as I've heard, the only acknowledged issue has been with the early 15' Ultra.
If you are clumsy, or treat gear harshly, I'd be wary of Acolytes, especially the Ultras. If you expect a Plus to be a power rod, I'd look elsewhere.
and had untargetted carp to over 15lb....the rods worked superbly.
Plenty of anecdotes out there to suggest that being wary is sensible. However, I still believe that there's an element of Chinese whispers and second hand reporting exaggerating the issue. I have four Acolytes (only one a Plus) and haven't managed to break one yet. However, I only use them on rivers in conjunction with centrepins. This makes the highly prevalent wrap arounds very obvious. I won't end up casting with a wrap around, which may not be the case if I waggler fished with them.
The other issue I see with the Acolytes is the way people regard and use them. Many seem to think that the Ultra is the standard rod and the Plus a power version. The reality is that the Plus is a standard rod and the Ultra a lighter version. If people thought like that then there may be a few less breakages.
The one thing that isn't helping to establish what's going on is people being vague about the exact rod that they've had break. Many are just saying Acolyte without specifying length or Plus/Ultra. As far as I've heard, the only acknowledged issue has been with the early 15' Ultra.
If you are clumsy, or treat gear harshly, I'd be wary of Acolytes, especially the Ultras. If you expect a Plus to be a power rod, I'd look elsewhere.
Me too Ian on my 14' Ultra whilst crucian fishing on a woodland pond last May on an 18 to 2lb line....
Sam - for a smallish river, mainly roach, bleak, dace but with occasional (and intended ) chub and the odd small carp (with the outside possibility of a barbel) I guess you would recommend a plus rather than an ultra?
Bet if you caught two Bream on the trot Jerry the rod would end up in two pieces.
They have eaten most of the decent barbel,at the moment chub are still about,though not in the numbers or size they once were,on one stretch many six pounders were caught on the float every winter,hasn't been one this year,or maybe there's nothing wrong in fairyland??? Its OK if you want to catch 2oz roach,the furry brigade don't think its worth their while,sadly.