In the unassuming town of Washington, Tyne and Wear, there are some truly revolutionary products being crafted on a regular basis. The family-operated business, Century Composites, are behind the design and implementation of some of the very finest fishing rods on the market today. They are also involved in aerospace, F1 and helicopter blades. So, what does all this mean to me, the average angler? Well, I have a feeling of the utmost confidence when using one of Century’s fishing rods. I know that they are passionate about the quality of their products. Quality and consistency are of the paramount importance. All of the work is done in-house in the UK, including rolling the blanks.
One such rod that fills me with complete confidence is the new offering: the Fireblade GT (glass tip). I was privileged to have been involved in the testing phase for these incredible rods, so I have had my grubby mitts on them for longer than most. The new Fireblade GTs follow on with the design brief of the carbon-tipped models that already hold a fond place in many anglers’ hearts. They are composed of a proprietary, very modern feeling, carbon fibre blank with a perfectly executed blend of glassfibre and resin composites. This makes for a rod that is deftly light in
