Drennan Acolyte Ultra 1ft 5.25oz (149g)
The Acolyte Ultra boasts an exceptionally slim, high modulus carbon blank. The 13ft model weighs just 4.75oz while the longer 14ft model is just 5.25oz and actually better balanced than most 13ft models!
Paired with a compact float fish reel, the rods tends to sit up in the hand at an angle above horizontal, making them a joy to fish with all day. They have been designed principally for reel lines from 2.5lb to 4lb+, which is roughly 0.12mm to 0.18mm diameter monofilament. The blank feels very rigid and has a light, crisp action with little or no bounce for really excellent line and float control. At the same time, the tip action is soft enough to act as a gentle shock absorber, cushioning the strike and preventing hook pulls. This allows ultra-light hooklengths below 1lb (0.08mm) to be fished with coinfidence.