Century FG

The Century FG is made entirely in UK – under our ISO 9001 Quality and ISO 14001 Environmental management systems. We have carefully selected a UK produced low density resin carbon prepreg system that yields a great battle curve and is blended to give optimum casting performance. These carbon systems work in unison: 1k-1k materials that dominate the tip playing zone work sympathetically with 3k-3k materials in the rod’s power zones. These materials are at the cutting edge of modern composite technology. Our direct manufacturing interface with high performance applications has given us unique insights into using the correct carbon fibres and matrix combination. At the same time our experience at the very highest levels of casting – designing rods for the winner of UKSF and CIPS World Casting Champions for the last ten years – gives the experience necessary to design a competent casting rod.

The whole balance of the rod is ergonomic and delivers a perfect combination of cranking power and playability. The rod’s appearance is a very minimalist, matt carbon finish with understated black whippings and a very subtle logo, making the rod “look like a government Stealth project” The whole package just exudes quality.

We have been very mindful of the price point and balanced this target with economic lean manufacturing and placing maximum value in the blank and hardware. We are introducing our silicon based blank surface finish for durability and matching reel seat with carbon and stainless steel trim bands. The butt grip is a composite swell style – covered with durable Japanese shrink rubber. All guides are Century SiC patterns.

The range is made in the following lengths and test curves.

FG 12' 2 3/4 lb    ( Size 40 butt guide)
FG 12' 3 lb          ( Size 40 butt guide)
FG 12' 3 1/4 lb    ( Size 50 butt guide)
FG 12' 3 1/2 lb    ( Size 50 butt guide)
FG 13' 3 1/2 lb    ( Size 50 butt guide)

The blank undergoes our enhanced oven cure process however we have optimized the cure cycle and taping process to keep rod wall inter ply porosity to the very minimum possible -using this system. The very best outside of full autoclave.

The field testing and development process has been rigorous and documented. Frank Warwick, Ronny de Groote, George Loughlin and Cash Farnon have all field trialled the many prototypes and fully approved the final models. To give you a flavour of the test procedures – George has given an account of a struggle with 37lb Common at Thorpe Park. [ Click here ]

We would like to especially thank all the fish below for assisting us in the development of Century FG rod.