Rods
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RESONANCE SYSTEM
According to many users Guide Select rods are the best rods in the market regarding lure action and bite transmission. The first FUSION of Resonance System and stiff graphite construction of the handle effected in rods with incredible vibration transmission. The impressions which are received by anglers who fish with such rods are incredible, and the intensity of the received information about the work of the lure or the fish attack is comparable to impossible in practice, holding one hand on the blank of the rod during fishing. New is CONCEPT itself, the way of creating specialist equipment. Testing data which come from the group of over dozen members of Team Dragon, after translating for more technical language were sent to the main constructor in the factory. Constant assumption for the whole series was the construction of the blank in the SLIM DESIGN conception and relatively thick blank walls, what increase its resistance against mechanical damages. Characteristic, innovative and elegant at the same time is DESIGN of these rods – matt blanks, matt covering of the handle elements made from so called woven carbon, and titanium colour of the metal elements. In GUIDE SELECT blanks of the rods such prepregs of the Japanese Toray company were used: v the basic blanks material: 62 mln PSI hi – modulus graphite; v 40 mln PSI higher stiffness graphite; v 30 mln PSI strength graphite in the core. Components in the GUIDE SELECT series are: v Fuji Alconite guides; v handles from second generation “woven carbon” graphite; v Fuji DPS (spinning) or ACS (casting) reel seats; v t wo – pieces, ageless, epoxy varnish; v Gudebrod threads.
Short spinning rods especially for fishing for predators from a boat, are represented in Guide Select series by 8 rods. From the lightest, perch Dancer to the strongest pike Monster. All the rods offer perfect balance, fast action, precision in casting and playing the lure. Item no. 25-42-205 25-44-213 25-45-198 25-45-213 25-45-230 25-48-213 25-48-230 25-49-230
name Dancer Minnow Mutant Chucky Bandit Buster Frisky Monster
length [m] 2.05 2.13 1.98 2.13 2.30 2.13 2.30 2.30
c.w. [g] 3–15 5–21 6–25 6–25 6–25 10–35 10–35 14–42
action transp. [m] X-Fast 1.06 X-Fast 1.10 X-Fast 1.02 X-Fast 1.10 X-Fast 1.19 X-Fast 1.10 X-Fast 1.19 X-Fast 1.19
sec. weight [g] r.g. [cm] 2 131 25.0 2 143 26.0 2 143 24.0 2 148 26.0 2 158 27.0 2 160 27.0 2 168 27.0 2 175 28.0
pX pS pT 8 25 6 9 25 6 8 25 6 9 25 6 9 25 6 9 25 6 9 25 6 9 25 7
The most universal lengths – 8 and 8.5 foot (2.45–2.60 m). 9 spinning rods in all, from very delicate perch Phantom (c.w. 2–12 g), to the favourite for Swedish pikes, which like big lures – Reno Killer model, with casting range to up to 50 g. Item no. 25-41-245 25-43-245 25-44-260 25-45-245 25-46-260 25-47-245 25-48-245 25-48-260 25-50-245
name Phantom Hornet Butcher Mamba Veltica Demon Executor Sparky Reno Killer
length [m] 2.45 2.45 2.60 2.45 2.60 2.45 2.45 2.60 2.45
c.w. [g] 2–12 4–18 5–21 6–25 7–28 8–30 10–35 10–35 18–50
action transp. [m] X-Fast 1.26 X-Fast 1.26 X-Fast 1.34 X-Fast 1.26 X-Fast 1.34 X-Fast 1.26 X-Fast 1.26 X-Fast 1.34 X-Fast 1.26
sec. weight [g] r.g. [cm] 2 144 27.0 2 148 28.0 2 168 29.0 2 170 28.0 2 162 29.0 2 162 28.0 2 175 29.0 2 182 30.0 2 190 30.0
pX pS pT 9 25 6 9 25 6 9 25 6 9 25 6 9 25 6 9 25 6 9 25 6 9 25 6 9 25 7
EXPERT OPINION
I caught my 210 lbs catfish with Dragon Guide Select Reno Killer rod and Dragon Fishmaker FD 1135i reel. Tomasz Rał, Rybnik. 9 rods are available in the group of long spinning rods (2.75–2.90m). Perfect when fishing on big rivers and fishing for sea trout (Thrill and Cobra). Item no. 25-41-275 25-43-275 25-44-275 25-45-275 25-46-275 25-47-275 25-48-275 25-48-295 25-50-275
name Tiny Viper Hitman Sting Fanatic Tiger Boxer Thrill Cobra
length [m] 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.95 2.75
c.w. [g] 2–12 4–18 5–21 6–25 7–28 8–30 10–35 10–35 18–50
action transp. [m] X-Fast 1.40 X-Fast 1.41 X-Fast 1.41 X-Fast 1.41 X-Fast 1.41 X-Fast 1.41 X-Fast 1.41 X-Fast 1.50 X-Fast 1.41
sec. weight [g] r.g. [cm] 2 154 28.0 2 161 29.0 2 185 29.0 2 170 29.0 2 170 29.0 2 182 30.0 2 182 30.0 2 199 34.0 2 191 32.0
pX pS pT 10 25 6 10 25 6 10 25 6 10 25 6 10 25 6 10 25 6 10 25 6 10 25 6 10 25 7
EXPERT OPINION
Dragon Guide Select Tiny is a little bit strongman. Rafał Kowalski, Bydgoszcz.
Guide Select Hitman (25-44-275)
Vertical Jig and Travel Jerk
Item no. 25-52-198 25-52-199 25-54-198 25-54-199
name length [m] Vertical Jig 1.98 Vertical Jig Cast 1.98 Travel Jerk 1.98 Travel Jerk Cast 1.98
c.w. [g] 18-70 18-70 25-100 25-100
action transp. [m] X-Fast 1.65 X-Fast 1.65 X-Fast 1.65 X-Fast 1.65
sec. weight [g] r.g. [cm] 1+1 147 25.0 1+1 164 26.0 1+1 159 25.0 1+1 178 26.0
pX pS pT 8 25 7 9 16 7 8 25 7 9 16 7
pX – quantity of the guides pS – size of the lead guide pT – size of the top guide
In some point is the “series in the series”. Their blanks are one – piece and they also have different construction (S.T.W). S.T.W. (Super Tight Wind®) technology gives very small internal hole and the thickness of the blank’s walls significantly bigger than in traditional spinning rods with the same outer diameter of the blank. Thanks to the connection of S.T.W. with the one – piece construction we got incredibly slender and light rods with great power and resistance against mechanical damages. It simply does not have weak points. It allows to enlarge the range of casting weight and it affected significantly to the properties of rods. We are sure that they will please the taste of the anglers who fish for pikes with big soft lures and jerks. 100 g rod is perfect when fishing with jigging technique. It is not a mistake, these are the first rods which allow to comfortable and efficient fishing for pikes , zanders and cods at the same time. Both models from the series are offered in the spinning and casting version. The possibility of dismantling the handle make the transport of the rods easier, especially when travelling by plane. Ranges of used lures: Guide Select Vertical Jig: soft lures 10–20 cm on 10–50 g jig heads, wobblers 12–18 cm, jerks 7–15 cm, pilkers to 70 g. Guide Select Travel Jerk: soft lures 15–30 cm on 20–75 g jig heads, wobblers 15–25 cm, jerks 12–25 cm, pilkers to 100 g. Super Tight Wind® blank cross-section
Guide Select Travel Jerk Cast (25-54-199)
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