The pinnacle of modern rod blank technology, Air Force rods have been developed for one single purpose – to allow elite casters and competition anglers to achieve greater distances with greater accuracy than ever before.
Designed as a true all round casting tool, offering improved casting distances without compromising fish playing action. So remarkable are the F20 series in their performance that when samples were first sent out to hand selected extreme casters through Europe and the UK it was widely assumed these were the flagship F40 rods thanks to their incredible characteristics.
BLANK CONSTRUCTION:
- High Modulus 30 Tonne Japanese carbon blanks
- Low resin construction to preserve casting potential and rod action and prevent blank softening
- 45 degree multi directional reinforcement to prevent torque twist and enhance accuracy
- Unique CAD designed fast taper for staged power release from the blank to increase tip acceleration but reduce recovery bounce and increase distance
- All F20s are specified with 580mm handle lengths from butt to back of the reel seat for optimum leverage to generate greater force and tip speed
COMPONENTS:
- American Tackle Vortex Air guides
- American Tackle Satin Finish Aluminium reel seat
- All F20 rods are fitted with 50mm double foot butt guide, followed by a 40mm double leg guide
- 30 to 16mm single foot intermediates to 16mm anti frap tip rings on all models
- Low profile carbon butt stop
- Carbon Line Clip
COSMETICS:
- Abbreviated Japanese Shrink Wrap Handle
- Matt Black whippings throughout
WHICH AIR FORCE ROD?
12ft 3.5lb
Ideal for the majority of modern carp anglers’ needs, the preferred length for most UK anglers these are a true all-rounder able to cast long distances when required without compromising playing action and versatile enough to fish on most venues at all ranges. Optimum lead size 2.5-4.5oz.
12ft 3.75lb
A stepped up Air Force blank offering increased power, suiting heavier leads or PVA bags and ideal for those who want to maximise distance without adopting 13 foot blanks. Optimum lead sizes 3-5oz.
13ft 3.5lb
Offering extra tip speed for fans of 13 foot rod models, this model delivers a distance advantage when used by casters with accomplished technique but retains a progressive curve for playing carp without endangering the security of hook holds. Optimum lead size 2.5-4oz.
13ft 3.75lb
A specialist extreme range tools for those whose success depends upon vital extra yards. The longer, stepped up blank allowing heavy leads but retaining tip speed – vital to maintain distance in adverse conditions. Optimum lead size 3-5oz.
