Century Eliminator T700 SGT Rod

Description

The Century Eliminator T700 SGT is a 15ft hybrid shore rod that pairs the casting distance of a continental-style blank with the lifting power and stability needed for UK shore fishing. It is designed to address the weaknesses often found in lightweight European rods, such as folding in a strong swell or lacking backbone over mixed ground, making it a high-performance match tool. The average angler can achieve long distances with a simple overhead thump, while bite detection is exceptionally clear. The blank is built with Graphene-reinforced resin and Spread Tow Fabric (STF), keeping it light for its length. Its defining feature is the SGT (Super Glass-Carbon) tip, a spliced-in hybrid that registers the smallest rattles from flatfish while staying stable enough to hold bottom in a racing tide. - Length: 15ft (4.57m) - Casting Weight: 4oz – 7oz (Optimum: 6oz + bait) - Sections: 2 Equal Sections - Butt Diameter: 23.9mm - Blank Construction: Graphene-reinforced Carbon with Spread Tow Fabric (STF) - Tip Technology: SG-T (Super Glass-Carbon) with Gen 2 Anti-Twist (AT-T) - Guides: American Tackle Titanium K Guides (Anti-Tangle) - Reel Seat: Century/Fuji DPS Sliding Reel Seat - Handle: Japanese Shrink Rubber (JSR) with rubber separator grips - Graphene-Reinforced Matrix: By incorporating Graphene, Century has produced a rod that is both lighter and significantly tougher than conventional carbon rods. This material allows the 15ft blank to remain slim and aerodynamic without losing its structural integrity. - SGT Hybrid Tip: The Super Glass-Carbon tip provides a "best of both worlds" scenario. It offers the sensitive bite registration of glass with the rapid recovery and casting stability of high-modulus carbon. - Gen 2 Anti-Twist (AT-T): This version of AT-T is specifically optimized for longer rods. By placing fibers at varying angles in the tip, it prevents the rod from "twisting" during a cast, ensuring the guides stay perfectly aligned for maximum accuracy and zero line tangles. - Autoclave Technology: The blank is cured under extreme pressure to ensure total resin consolidation, preventing the rod from "softening" over time and maintaining its premium action for life. - Match and Competition Fishing: The 15ft length provides incredible line control, allowing you to lift your line over the surf and detect tiny "scratching" bites at extreme ranges. - Clean to Mixed Ground: Unlike many 15ft rods, the T700 has the backbone to handle "bonus" fish like Bass, Rays, and Hounds, and the power to steer them through moderate weed. - Effortless Distance Casting: Ideal for anglers who want the distance of a 15ft rod but prefer a simple, easy-to-load overhead or off-the-ground casting style rather than a complex pendulum. The 15ft Advantage: The extra length of the T700 SGT is a game-changer when fishing over a high surf or steep shingle bank. By keeping the rod tip high in the rest, you minimize the amount of line "bowed" by the waves, leading to better bite detection and less lead movement. Because it features Fuji Titanium K Guides, the tip is exceptionally light; pairing this with a large fixed spool reel (size 8000-14000) loaded with a tapered mono or thin-diameter braid is recommended. The Fuji sliding reel seat is a standout feature—it locks securely without coasters, giving you a smooth, streamlined grip exactly where you want it.