Century Rods - By Matthew Ward

Hello and welcome to the review section I am Matthew Ward and I will be writing a review on the best rods in Britain; the Century Range.

These rods are true masterpieces made by what is believed to be one of the best rod companies on the market. From beach rods, and now well into the carp rod industry, they are not to be argued with. If they can make a beach rod to break records, they can definitely make carp rods to suit all fishing occasions.

Firstly I will comment on the price. They are very expensive rods starting from £115 for the spod rods up to £278.00 for the 13ft fmj's. These rods are obviously aimed at the more mature angler.

THE BIG BERTHA
The Big Bertha is a spod rod. There are two models in this range starting with the 'c' model at £115.00. This rod is capable of casting spods of around 8-9oz and will cast them to around 80yards. The rod is fully equipped with fuji sic guides and a fuji DPS2O reel fitting and eva handles. Now the 'DD' model; this rod being the more heavier rod in the range is capable of casting spods around 12oz to 100yards. With the same spec as the 'c' model this rod costs £120.00 These rods are the ultimate spodding rods.

THE CENTURY M1
This is the starter rod, Century don't come any cheaper than this at £99.50. It has all the qualities of a much more expensive rod with fuji sic guides throughout and a fuji reel fitting. Available in 2 3/4 lb tc only at 12 foot. Not to be argued with at this price.

THE CENTURY TOP GUN RODS
This rod is the second cheapest in the range. I personally would class it as the only all round carp rod that Century produce. The rod itself is capable of fishing at distance or in the margins as it has a responsive tip action. It is available in three models; the 2 1/2lb test curve 12foot, the 2 3/4lb test curve 12 foot and the 3lb test curve 12 foot. These rods are ideal for the novice who dosen't mind spending a bit of money when starting. The ultimate all round carp rod to suit the novice or experienced angler. Retailing at £150 to £160.

THE CENTURY FAT BOY SLIM
No not the singer, these rods are a very good rod and come in all different lengths and test curves ranging from 2 1/4lb test curve 12 ft up to 3 1/2lb test curve 13 foot in quarter pounds they retail for around £185.00 up to £195.00. They are capable of international carping and the lighter models for margin fishing.

THE CENTURY SP
This is the third cheapest in the range of carp rods that century produce. The price varies from £199.00 to £206.00, depending on the test curve and the length. Depending on the distance you want to achieve the rod will cost you more or less for the short range version. The rods are available in 2 3/4lb test curve, 12 foot at £199.00, 3 1/2lb 12 foot £201.00 and 3 1/2lb 13 foot £207.00. These rods are excellent and are capable of handling all fishing situations the 13 foot version is actually built using world record casting technology. The rod itself is finished in gunmetal over a chevron braid and is equipped with fuji sic line guides and a fuji NPS20 reel fitting. These rods are a very good long distance rod and will handle all fish to some extent.

THE CENTURY NG
Century have really come up trumps on this one, Century describe this rod as the definitive multi range rod. Why? Because carp anglers say so. The technology used is that used to build space shuttles and is engineered from the highest grades of carbon fibre available with autoclave technology. The price starts from £201.00 and goes up to £215.00 There are three models available starting with the 2 3/4lb test curve 12 footer, 3 1/2lb test curve 12 foot and the 3 1/2lb test curve 13 footer. And again the price reflects the length and power the rods all have excellent casting power and are arguably the best multi range rods on the market. I myself have had the pleasure of playing a twenty pound carp on one of the 13 footers and the feeling and playing action is second to none. Also Century have started doing there custom build reel fitting for this rod it is a magnificent piece of engineering finished in stainless steel and can be fitted at extra cost to all new Century NG rods.

THE CENTURY FMJ
(NOT TO BE LAUGHED AT IN ANY WAY) Century have really pushed the boat out with this rod. The rods are available in two different models the 12 foot at £268.00 and the 13 foot at £278.00. These are thee international and big carp rods capable of handling leads between 3 and 5 oz. Century dirt give them a test curve because they are so powerful. they are thee snag rods and will handle any carp in the world. The rod itself is built using fuji sic guides and has a fuji NPS20 reel seat the butt ring is 50mm. These rods are a big carp anglers dream.