‘S’-Range Special Pike Rods

The ‘S’-Range Pike Specials were developed for anglers who wanted a true top-end pike rod range with no compromises. These are serious predator rods built to feel crisp and progressive in the hand, while carrying the backbone needed to cast big baits, control hard-fighting fish and cope with demanding venues, whether fishing from the bank or boat.

From the outset, the ‘S’-Range Pike Specials were not “pike by adaptation”. They were designed as dedicated pike blanks, built to do pike jobs properly: casting large, air-resistant baits, managing heavy traces, controlling fish close in and retaining a smooth progressive curve that makes playing fish a pleasure. They are not re-worked carp blanks; the action, recovery and power distribution were created specifically around modern pike fishing.

Built on 36T Japanese low-resin carbon, the blanks are tuned to produce a progressive action without losing authority where it matters. They load smoothly, recover cleanly and feel light for their effective test curve, yet remain exceptionally strong. The Perdurable raw-carbon finish keeps the blanks free of paint and heavy lacquer, so there is nothing to chip, craze or dull with hard use, just honest carbon with a 3K weave aesthetic running through to the tip.

The build is equally purposeful, with a Fuji DPS M18 pattern Clone 3K reel seat, elongated cork foregrip, full rear grip and stainless steel collars for long-term durability. ‘S’-Lite guides and a dedicated braid tip guide make the range equally at home with braid or mono. With 40mm starting guides they cast superbly with fixed spools, but they can also be rung for multiplier work when required. Every rod is hand-built in the UK, with a full custom service available.

The ‘S’-Range Bank Pike Special models are the all-round casting tools, offering clean loading, confident bait control and a progressive playing action that keeps things enjoyable without feeling soft. With an effective test curve around 4lb, they handle big baits, including mackerel, with ease. The ‘S’-Range Boat Pike Special models are built for heavy use afloat, with slightly shorter handles to make life easier in confined spaces. The 11’ Boat model bridges the gap especially well, lending itself to casting and trolling when fishing away from the boat while anchored.

Development and testing were carried out on big, open waters and tough venues that quickly expose weaknesses in blank behaviour, ringing and overall build. The range has been worked hard on Scottish and Irish lochs, as well as large trout reservoirs such as Chew, with extensive input from experienced pike anglers including Stuart Gillham, Kev Shore and Graham Slater. Their time on the water helped refine the balance between progressive loading and reserve power, guide choice, spacing and predictable control when fish are fought close to the bank or boat.