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The Free Spirit Philosophy
Although Free Spirit have expanded their product range considerably you will still find many of the same robust products featured here. This is because Free Spirit pride themselves in making the best product they can, thoroughly prototyping and testing them for months or even years before they launch, ensuring they stand the test of time.
The Hi-S Range
The Hi-'S' rods are fast or semi-fast actions utilising perhaps the best Japanese carbon available. These rods have a Low Resin 40t with a 1k weave in 24t giving them an attractive finish. Benefits are very slim, lightweight but stiff blanks, which have crisp responsive actions. They will 'assist' the average caster and good caster alike, as they have a very fast tip recovery, but are still relatively soft to aid fish playing. The range features the 'Perdurable' blank finish for a lifetime of service and good looks. Free Spirit use this material for carp, specialist and specialist float rods. The range is hand built in the U.K.
The S-Lite Range
These rods can cast huge distances, and in use, the power of the blank can be felt, as can the recovery speed, all aided by the thin blank and light tip. The casting versions of the ‘S’-Lite range uses the ‘ive’ name for both the 12ft and 13ft rods, and this is because the performance falls close to that of the Hi-’S’ives, but at a significantly reduced price.
As ever with rods from this stable, the finish and looks are impeccable, complemented by the weave and perdurable finish. The 40T low-resin ultra-slim blank is set off by the addition of a new Fuji reel seat, which really looks awesome with open sides, and it feels superb when you grip it. A carbon sleeve of the same material as the blank is fitted to help transmission through the seat to the hand, so reading the drop is easy. The rings have black frames to match the blank, and all fittings are stainless steel for durability.
The CTX Range
Free Spirit are very proud of what they have achieved with the new CTX range of carp rods covering every possibility from small water to extreme range with the S.U. models. A complex manufacturing process integrates 40t and 30t carbons with resin content below 25%. Wrapping alternately at 90 degrees and zero degrees for added strength, then further wrapping with 3mm bi-axis carbon tape at 45 degrees produces extremely strong yet ultra-light and slim blanks.
The Helical Range
The New Helical Range is at an unbelievable price point which offers great value for money. Using a blend of carbons for the butt and tip section and then wrapping with a helical loop tape finish produces a blank that fulfils the promise of casting and fish playing whilst keeping it light and slim. As with all Free Spirit rods the finish is cosmetically attractive and different and free from any paint or lacquer to maintain their appearance for many years. The build we have opted for is very modern with black seat fittings and black framed stainless-steel guides with a subtle red tipping around the logo. All rods feature abbreviated handles with DPS style size 18 reel seats and black Acetile collars and butt cap.
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Free Spirit Helical Barbel Twin Tip 12ft 1.75lb
£119.99
PLEASE NOTE THIS ITEM INCURS A LONG ITEM SHIPPING SURCHARGE OF £9.99 TO UK MAINLAND CUSTOMERS (POST FREE WHEN PURCHASING THREE RODS) The aim with the Helical Specialist Barbel rod was to provide anglers with a versatile all-round tool capable to suit different conditions and species. Free Spirit have opted for a test curve of 1.75lb when using ...
Free Spirit Seeker Barbel Rod 12ft 1.75lb
£210.00
There are 5 models in the new Seeker Spirit Specialist and Spirit Barbel range to cover many species including Barbel, Tench, Chub, Bream and Perch. Utilising Toray carbons and finished with a diagonal cosmetic weave these rods feature traditional full cork handles and black reel seats. The 12’ 1.50lb is suited to river work but also makes an ex...
Free Spirit Big River Barbel 12' 2.25LB
£315.00
The Free Spirit Big River 12ft Barbel Rod is perfect for the serious barbel angler fishing big rivers like the Severn and Trent. Capable of casting big leads in serious conditions, the big water barbel also has the perfection of the Free Spirit 'S' range with amazing power and a beautiful action. Supplied with a full cork handle, isotope glued i...
Free Spirit CTX Barbel Tamers 11ft 1.50lb
£157.29
A complex manufacturing process integrates 40t and 30t carbons with resin content below 25%. Wrapping alternately at 90 degrees and zero degrees for added strength, then further wrapping with 3mm bi-axis carbon tape at 45 degrees produces extremely strong yet ultra-light and slim blanks. In addition to a much improved power to weight ratio o...
Free Spirit CTX Barbel Tamers 12ft 2.25lb
£172.69
A complex manufacturing process integrates 40t and 30t carbons with resin content below 25%. Wrapping alternately at 90 degrees and zero degrees for added strength, then further wrapping with 3mm bi-axis carbon tape at 45 degrees produces extremely strong yet ultra-light and slim blanks. In addition to a much improved power to weight ratio o...
Free Spirit CTX Barbel Tamers 12ft 1.75lb
£161.69
A complex manufacturing process integrates 40t and 30t carbons with resin content below 25%. Wrapping alternately at 90 degrees and zero degrees for added strength, then further wrapping with 3mm bi-axis carbon tape at 45 degrees produces extremely strong yet ultra-light and slim blanks. In addition to a much improved power to weight ratio o...
Free Spirit CTX Barbel Tamers 11ft 2lb
£161.69
A complex manufacturing process integrates 40t and 30t carbons with resin content below 25%. Wrapping alternately at 90 degrees and zero degrees for added strength, then further wrapping with 3mm bi-axis carbon tape at 45 degrees produces extremely strong yet ultra-light and slim blanks. In addition to a much improved power to weight ratio of ...
Free Spirit Barbel Seeker 11ft 1.75lb S.U
£265.00
The Barbel seeker covers all specialist applications on lakes and rivers and combines the very best of modern materials and technology with the traditional cork build. The blank material being of very Low Resin content helps transmit much more feel through the blank and when combined with the Clone reel seat made from the same material giving be...
Free Spirit Hi 'S' Specialist 12ft Big Water Barbel
£383.90
The Free Spirit Hi 'S' Big Water 12ft Barbel Rod is perfect for the serious barbel angler fishing big rivers like the Severn and Trent. Capable of casting big leads in serious conditions, the big water barbel also has the perfection of the Hi 'S' range, amazing power but with a beautiful action. Utilising an ultra high modulus (40t) Low Resin Ca...
Free Spirit Barbel Seeker 12ft S.U.
£299.00
Free Spirit Barbel Seeker is the Perfect rod for the serious barbel angler fishing for big barbel on big rivers. The Freespirit Barbel Seeker S.U. uses an ultra high modulus 36t Low Resin Carbon insururing these are among the slimmest, lightest and most responsive around. The Barbel seeker covers all specialist applications on lakes and rivers a...
Free Spirit Seeker Barbel Rod 12ft 2.25lb
£219.00
There are 5 models in the new Seeker Spirit Specialist and Spirit Barbel range to cover many species including Barbel, Tench, Chub, Bream and Perch. Utilising Toray carbons and finished with a diagonal cosmetic weave these rods feature traditional full cork handles and black reel seats. The 12’ 1.50lb is suited to river work but also makes an ex...
Free Spirit Seeker Specialist 12ft 1.50lb
£199.99
There are 5 models in the new Seeker Spirit Specialist and Spirit Barbel range to cover many species including Barbel, Tench, Chub, Bream and Perch. Utilising Toray carbons and finished with a diagonal cosmetic weave these rods feature traditional full cork handles and black reel seats. The 12’ 1.50lb is suited to river work but also makes an ex...
Free Spirit Helical Barbel Twin Tip 12ft 1.75lb Spare Quiver Tip
£19.99
Spare 3oz Quiver Tip to fit the Helical Twin Tip Barbel. The aim with the Helical Specialist Barbel rod was to provide anglers with a versatile all-round tool capable to suit different conditions and species. The quiver tip is painted white for better visibility especially at night. PLEASE NOTE PICS FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY THIS IS A SPARE QUIVER ...