Century Excalibur Total Tournament Rod

Description

The Century Excalibur Total Tournament (TT) is a British-built beachcaster designed for two demanding jobs: extreme rough ground fishing and long-distance casting. It is a no-compromise rod aimed at anglers who need maximum power in punishing conditions, and it has a proven record in casting competitions and world records. The TT is widely used as the benchmark against which other high-performance beachcasters are judged. Despite its 14ft 10in frame and solid 24.6mm butt diameter, the rod is more refined than its size suggests. Century's HPR (High Performance Resin) technology reduces tip weight by up to 25%, which lowers the moment of inertia. The result is fast recovery and bite detection that is unusually good for a rod with this much power. - Length: 14ft 10in (4.52m) - Casting Weight: 4oz – 8oz (Optimal: 6oz + bait) - Sections: 2 Equal Sections - Butt Diameter: 24.6mm (Solid, high-torque profile) - Blank Construction: 1K-1K Carbon Twill (Upper Butt) and Unground UD Tip - Technology: Gearbox Design, Autoclave, HPR Resin, and AT-T - Guides: American Tackle Titanium K Guides (Anti-Tangle) - Aesthetics: Deep Blue Metallic and Royal Blue whippings - Reel Seat: Supplied with Century Coasters (Large diameter blank) Key performance technologies: - World-Class Gearbox Design: The phased taper in the butt section is engineered for extreme power storage. It allows the rod to handle the most aggressive pendulum and off-the-ground casting styles, seamlessly transferring energy to the lead. - HPR Advanced Tip: The high-performance resin matrix makes the tip exceptionally light and responsive. This fast recovery is crucial for gaining extra yards during the cast and provides a "high-definition" view of bites in heavy surf. - Autoclave Technology: The blank is cured under extreme pressure to ensure total resin consolidation. This prevents the rod from "softening" over time, ensuring the TT retains its record-breaking action for life. - Anti-Twist Technology (AT-T): During a high-power cast, the blank is subjected to immense torque. AT-T prevents the rod from twisting, keeping the guides perfectly aligned and ensuring your cast is both laser-accurate and incredibly long. Where it suits: - Extreme Rough Ground: The definitive rod for "winching" big Cod and Conger through heavy kelp and over jagged rock ledges. - Competition Casting: A top-tier choice for tournament casters looking to break the 250+ yard barrier. - Big Tide and Heavy Sea Specialist: When the wind is howling and the tide is racing, the TT has the stability to hold bottom with 8oz leads where other rods would be swept away. - Specimen Hunting: Perfect for the largest shore-caught species, including Rays, Tope, and Shark, where you need absolute confidence in your gear. The Excalibur TT is a specialist tool that rewards proper technique. Because the blank diameter is too large for a standard reel seat, it is supplied with Century Coasters. This allows you to position the reel at the exact height that fits your arm span, whether you prefer "high-reel" for maximum leverage or "low-reel" for a more traditional stance. For night fishing over rough ground, the 3M reflective tape on the tip helps you distinguish between the movement of the tide and the sharp "rattle" of a fish in the kelp.