Century Fireblade GT / Shimano Beastmaster 14000 XC Surfcasting Combo
This top quality rod and reel outfit pairs the superb Century Fireblade GT models with the Shimano Beastmaster 14000 XC fixed spool model. This combination is the perfect set up for both beginners or the more experienced beach angler looking for a rod and reel which will cast long distances yet retain great bite detection.
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Century Fireblade GT Beach Rods
The Fireblade GT rods tick all the right boxes for the angler who has an interest in an entry level top end rod brand but where the budget does not stretch to specialist models in Century's sea line-up.
The Century name stands for performance, proven by their 40+ year UK manufacturing history and the Fireblade GT series will certainly impress new owners.
The original Fireblade rod series has received very positive feedback for its outstanding value and fishing qualities over the last few years. However, Century also received requests from owners and the Century Sea Team for a GT (Glass Tip) version where the emphasis required a design that offered a variation in the level of bite sensitivity, specifically for anglers that look for this feature in their fishing strategies. The alterations have been made particularly in the upper quadrant of the rod and balanced throughout the rest of the rod’s deflectional curve.
The design brief also follows in the footsteps of the original and highly desirable Fireblade: it had to be designed and manufactured in the UK. This was to ensure the key elements in quality, materials, processing, performance and reliability could be controlled in Century's factory in England.
Thereafter, the very best performance, with value for money and proven capability, figured highly in the design and processing criteria.
The Fireblade GT features include:-
- Butt: Multi-phase high tensile carbon composite with 3K-3K upper sheath twill cut at 45° bias.
- Tip: Reverse fit joint and sensitive glass tip with superb bite detection.
- Computer-controlled proprietary oven cure technology.
- Matt black coated, stainless steel Delta forward sloping, anti-tangle guides.
- Guides set in hybrid configuration for fixed spool or multiplier use.
- Marine grade etched stainless steel trim band – upper butt.
- Tied in red metallic tips(butt) and Jet-Black grade A grade thread with multi coats of high build.
- Japanese shrink rubber handle.
- Japanese shrink rubber separator grip on lower tip and upper butt.
- Two equal length sections.
- Century Fuji moveable reel seat (size 24) and EVA caps.
- Supplied in Century cloth rod bag.
Available in 13ft (casts 4-6ozs) or 14ft (casts 4-7ozs) lengths.
Shimano Beastmaster 14000XC Reel
The Beastmaster 14000XC is Shimano’s entry level mid to long range reel aimed at novice anglers wanting to take their carp or surf fishing to the next level, or those on a slimmer budget.
Containing features taken directly from more expensive Shimano models, like Super Slow 5 oscillation and Parallel body, the Beastmaster is a superb mid to long range casting reel.
With a name like Beastmaster you can be assured that this large, tough, long-casting reel will meet your expectations.
Offering excellent value for money, if you are new to long range fishing, or want a second reel for carp or surf fishing, the Beastmaster is certainly worth considering.
Although not a match for the more expensive and technically advanced Shimano reels, the Beastmaster certainly looks the part with the same G Free Body silhouette as Shimano’s top long range reels. Super Slow 5 Oscillation line lay and Parallel Body help you maximise your casting distance irrespective of your experience or ability.
Although the Beastmaster is Shimano’s lowest priced mid to long range reel, it still contains a fair amount of advanced technology.
Super Slow 5 oscillation line-lay is still the default line-lay other reels are judged by, and the AR-C spool design is exactly the same profile as found on the very best Shimano long range reels. Both of these features help increase casting distance.
In use you will appreciate the smoothness and power of HAGANE Gear whilst the 4.3:1 gear ratio, which retrieves 103cm of line per handle rotation, ensures the Beastmaster is as good at retrieving quickly as it is at casting.
For confident fish-playing you can quickly adjust the 20kg max drag with only a minimal turn of the Instant Drag knob to keep in direct control at all times.
Gear ratio - 4.3:1
Line cap. - 440yds/16lb (400m/0.40mm)
Weight - 24ozs (680g)
Manufacturer | Century/Shimano |
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Manufacturer: Century/Shimano
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