Century Fireblade info needed

[tagnut69]

Hi I have just been given a Century Fireblade rod but there are casting weights marked on her. what would they be, also does anyone have any idea how old it would be. I have tried Century twice now but as yet have had no reply.

 

Many thanks

 

Chris

[andyb]

Is it a fireblade sport or match? the sport is good for 6ozs of lead, not sure about the match. approx 6 years ago i think they stopped making them.... just an informed guess!

andy

[Bennythe BAITfish]

Both were good for 6ozs. Sport had a slightly stiffer tip and could lob 8ozs easily.

I had a new pair of Fireblade Matches in about 1996..think they stopped making them around 2000/01. Excellent rods for their time and will still do a good job now, even if they are a little heavy by today's standards.

Edited September 1, 2006 by Bennythe BAITfish

[tagnut69]

Is it a fireblade sport or match? the sport is good for 6ozs of lead, not sure about the match. approx 6 years ago i think they stopped making them.... just an informed guess!

andy

Hi it is the match version not quite sure what the diff is either

[tagnut69]

Both were good for 6ozs. Sport had a slightly stiffer tip and could lob 8ozs easily.

I had a new pair of Fireblade Matches in about 1996..think they stopped making them around 2000/01. Excellent rods for their time and will still do a good job now, even if they are a little heavy by today's standards.

I would not call them heavy, well not after useing my farthers old gear from the late 70's-early 80's. One old fiberglass floppy Shakespeare and a very old Daiwa Moonraker

[Bennythe BAITfish]

I would not call them heavy, well not after useing my farthers old gear from the late 70's-early 80's. One old fiberglass floppy Shakespeare and a very old Daiwa Moonraker

 

As I said, excellent rods for their time and still good today....a bit heavy when compared to the modern slimline blanks available now (although they'll cost you).