Acolyte Plus Or Ultra - 13ft or 14ft

[mozza]

Its time to invest in a float rod for rivers...any thoughts on ultra or plus and the length... I used to use a Diawa 13ft many years ago. My, how thing have changed. Looking for something that will handle everything from dace to chub with a barbel thrown in for luck..look forward to the comments

[basha(mark).]

both cracking rods mate,but im a sucker for the old drennan im8's.

my drennen super waggler handles anything that swims from silvers to barbs.biggest to date a 9lb 7oz bule to fish 4oz and under if you see one grab it.a little heavier maybe but a joy to use.

I know people who rate the acolyte,but not owning one I wnt comment.have handled one and they seem a grt piece of kitt,still feel a little more confidant myself hooking a bule on an im8.

[Deleted]

Hi mozza.

I have both. What happened was I bought the acolyte ultra, and it is a brilliant rod. I used it on both the tees and the swale - for the tees I found it ideal dealing with bags of dace and roach with the occasional chub thrown in (although it's light, I've had a fair few 4lb+ chub on it and the cushioning effect works perfectly). I used it on the swale, managing a great bag of chub on stick float casters, losing two in the day that made it to the snags. It coped very well - the problem is I also hooked two barbel and just couldn't stop them.

I've bought the acolyte plus to use on the swale, primarily to increase the chance on landing a barbel should I hook one. The thing is, despite the increase in power, small stuff still feels nice, and a chub is easily tamed.

Your call really, they are both excellent and compliment each other well. I use the ultra on the tees, and the plus on the swale, simply because of the type, quantity and size of fish you are likely to get.

It sounds like you would need the plus, just re-reading the post.

I'd go for the 14ft, that extra foot can be useful for picking up line.

[Mick]

I knew if the word Drennan came up you would be back lol xx

[shane]

I was looking for a decent float rod few month back, got a call off bash with advice about a rod dale was selling (used, but immaculate condition)
ended up getting a, "M.A.P Ultra II 13ft Medium Power Float Rod" which I love, but I havnt done a great deal of float fishing yet.
best fish I,ve had on it was a hutton 2lb 5oz ide, which was great fun, & as james would say, "I felt in control"...(sorry jim lol)


a bargain at £50.

[basha(mark).]

cracking rods shane ive got one.

the carbonactives are a top notch rod aswell,so dnt shy away from thoughs.ive bought two recentely and they will match my drennans for build quality and action.

[Darren R]

I bought a 13ft carbon active (asaki blank) when they were first released in 2002 (ish) they were excellent, the newer versions don't compare at all.

[mozza]

Thanks all, decisions...

[Darren R]

I had a look at the acolyte in the tackle shop they do look very nice. If I would use one more than a hand full of times a year I would look at getting one.

[basha(mark).]

Second hand drennan im8 super wagg if it was my money.if you find one expect to pay between 60-85 notes.handle everything u want it too.

[basha(mark).]

Or if you wadded the normark titan series.arond 100-150 second hand run rings round the new stuff

[ronny]

Got the 14ft plus and can't fault it.. Only used it for tench fishing and had them to 4.15lb on it and felt awesome, cushioned every run

Gonna have to get it on the river and try it out