UltimateBEAST - BLANKS
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#9 8'8'' fast
Ultimate power to cast BIG FLIES
The UltimateBEAST rod excels in mastering the challenging task of casting large, heavy, and wind-resistant flies while also providing the power and finesse needed to fight aggressive predators.
This product includes only the fly rod blank. To purchase a complete fly rod with a handle, you can either buy the handle separately or select the full fly rod option from the fly rod menu.
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THE ARCTICSILVER LIFETIME WARRANTY & INSURANCE
At ArcticSilver Innovation, we take pride in producing some of the most innovative, user-friendly, and high-quality crafted fly rods on the market. Therefore all ArcticSilver products are covered by a lifetime warranty for the original owner* against material defects.** The owner has to register his products within 60 days of purchase to make claim of the warranty and insurance. The Free-Flex handle is insured with a separate warranty for 3 years against material defects.** This warranty applies to parts and labor, but doesn’t cover damage due to misuse, improper maintenance, or modification. Excluded are also wear parts, which naturally have a shorter life-time period. For these cases we offer the "Rainy Day Insurance", that lets you order Spare Parts at an affordable price.
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Who is this fly rod for?
The UltimateBEAST rod excels in mastering the challenging task of casting large, heavy, and wind-resistant flies while also providing the power and finesse needed to fight aggressive predators.
Compared to its BEAST relatives, this graphene-based #9, 8.8' predator hunter is lighter and faster, with a Flex Profile of just over 1/2, meaning nearly half of the rod bends under moderate load.
The UltimateBEAST is crafted to tackle the most formidable aquatic predators, including pike, zander (pike-perch), and Hucho taimen. But it's not just for these predators; it’s also perfect for conquering big browns and tackling saltwater giants like haddock, coalfish, and halibut.
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Materials
The UltimateBEAST is a 4-piece rod built using premium 40T carbon and graphene-reinforced resins, ensuring superior strength and responsiveness.
The UltimateBEAST rod is equipped with titanium frame stripping guides with SiC rings and hard chrome-plated snake guides, making them not only reliable for freshwater fishing but also durable enough for saltwater environments.
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Packaging
The RIVER series comes in a polybag in an elegant Cordura rod tube.
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Color
The UltimateBEAST features a matte pitch black finish with black wrappings and a purple thread, giving it a modern and luxurious appearance.
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Free-Flex System
The internationally patented Free-Flex system is designed to intuitively help you enhance your fly casting technique.
With its hollow handle and a blank connected just in front of the reel seat, this system provides a heightened sense of timing for your casting strokes.
It also offers greater forgiveness with false casts, while the oval-shaped handle encourages a relaxed grip, easing tension in your forearm and shoulder.
And the cherry on top? You’ll never forget that exhilarating sensation in your palm when battling a fish… whohoooo!
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Switch-Flex System
The Switch-Flex System (patent pending), offers flexibility in a class of its own.
This revolutionary system allows you to seamlessly switch fly rod blanks within the same handle in a matter of seconds. Whether you need to transition from a delicate 3wt rod for precision casting to a heavy 10wt rod for battling larger fish, the Switch-Flex System makes it possible with just a few quick adjustments.
This innovative design also offers a range of practical benefits:
- Travel light by carrying up to three rod blanks in a single rod tube, significantly reducing the bulk and weight of your gear.
- Save money by eliminating the need to purchase multiple complete rods for different situations.
- And, by minimizing the amount of equipment you need, it also reduces your environmental footprint, aligning your passion for fishing with a commitment to sustainability.
The Switch-Flex Handle is constructed with high-modulus carbon (40%) for exceptional strength and light weight, combined with maritime-grade silicone for a secure grip and lasting durability, even in saltwater conditions. The reel seat is crafted from lightweight 6061 aluminum and type 2 hard anodized for superior durability, designed to withstand harsh saltwater conditions.
Free-Flex-System
The “Free-Flex-System” will help you relax when fly casting and fly fishing. There is an intuitive and ergonomic quality to our deep flexing rods that will guide you through the critical phases of fly casting strokes and gradually steer you towards more effortless styles that will put less strain on your body.