{"product_id":"acolyte-distance-feeder-13ft-rod","title":"Acolyte Distance Feeder 13ft Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 13ft Acolyte Distance Feeder rod is designed for fishing at long range and is \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecapable of casting big feeders while retaining its fish playing action.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis superbly powerful rod is capable of ultra long range casting with big feeders up to 3 ½ oz (100g). With the right technique, distances approaching 100m can be achieved with remarkable accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany other distance feeder models end up imbalanced and over-gunned, and in some cases look more like beach casters than feeder rods!  As a result, they lose tactile contact and feel when playing fish and result in more hook-pulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with five times World Champion Alan Scotthorne and top international match anglers Steve Hemingray, Darren Davies and Dean Barlow, we have extensively field tested and modified various Acolyte Distance Feeder prototypes in the UK and Ireland over a period of more than two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished model successfully combines the normal feeder rod requirements of bite detection, sensitivity, fish playing feel and balance with ultra long range casting.  It also represents fantastic value for money compared to other models, some of which are more than twice the price!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimum mono reel lines are 6lb to 10lb (2.7kg to 4.5kg) or 0.08 to 0.12mm braid.  The rod is supplied with 2oz, 2.5oz and 3oz carbon tips, which are also available separately with 2.5oz and 6oz test curves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The spare\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drennantackle.com\/products\/rods\/spare-feeder-tips\/drennan-distance-tips\/\"\u003eDrennan Distance Tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare exclusive to this model and do not fit other Acolyte feeder rods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13ft (3.96m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree pieces construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp and responsive blank for optimum casting accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for long ranges up to 100m+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat with bombs and feeders up to 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest matched with reel lines from 6lb to 10lb (2.7kg to 4.5kg) or 0.08 to 0.12mm braid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiC guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull cork handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved butt cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with fine 2oz, 2.5oz and 3oz Drennan Distance Tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrennan Distance Tips feature larger guides to allow shock leader knots to easily pass through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gallery-1\" class=\"gallery galleryid-29941 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"gallery-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"gallery-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Baracuda Fishing Tackle Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64201767551325,"sku":null,"price":309.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9211\/5492\/files\/Resize-Acolyte-Distance-Feeder-13ft-9_1.jpg?v=1776272369","url":"https:\/\/baracudafishingtackle.ie\/products\/acolyte-distance-feeder-13ft-rod","provider":"Baracuda Fishing Tackle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}