Free Spirit Hi-‘S’ Special Power Float Rod 17ft (4-Piece)

The original Hi-‘S’ Special Power Floats became the go-to float rod for targeting powerful specimens like Barbel, Tench and Chub. The 15ft Special Power Float was much sought after for the Trent when trotting for double figure barbel due to its ability to control these hard fighting fish. After a period of sporadic supply, Free Spirit are happy to say these rods are now available with the same powerful blanks and a bit of a make-over to bring them up to date. Additionally, there are two more models available: the 14ft three-piece Special Power and the 17ft four piece.

Using Japanese 40t Ultra Low Resin Carbon like the Hi-‘S’ Waggler rods, these float rods are extremely light to hold so are a joy to use all day. The carbon doesn’t soften perceptibly so will stay strong for many, many years with no change in action.

The ultra slim blanks are designed with specialist fishing in mind, hence the 12ft and 13ft models being made in two pieces and the 15ft in three pieces. This makes for better actions to control large fish in currents or under the rod top since we believe the action flows better through the blank and the power transmission is smoother.

Built with ‘A’ grade full rear cork handles and an EVA butt grip, a Fuji lock down seat and front screw down EVA and furnished with a combination of double and single leg ‘S’-Lite high stand-off guides to keep the line from ‘sticking’ to the blank when trotting. Free Spirit have removed the stainless steel for these revised builds to further reduce the weight of the rod by between 12% to nearly 20% over the previous design.

The 17ft model has been developed to allow easier long trotting with stick floats when fishing further across. The additional length provides better control of floating lines for faster striking and is especially useful in faster running water. It also makes a great deep-water rod when fishing swims where a slider is not suitable due to speed of bite detection or when more delicate presentation is needed.
Discounts are available for multiple purchases.

FEATURES
• 40T low resin carbon.
• Perdurable blank finish.
• 4 Piece.
• Built rod weighs 216g approximately.
• Fuji KDPS/VSSM16 screw down reel seat with Eva front.
• Full rear cork handle with Eva Butt grip.
• S-Lite Match rings.
• 14 rings total – Double leg stand off match Guides 12, 10mm on butt section – single leg match guides on tip 8,6,5,5,4,4,4 – 4mm match style tip ring.
• Discreet Logo tipped in Hi-s Blue tipping’s.
• Supplied in nylon sleeve.

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