Century Carbon Metal Crest MK1 (The Stiff One)

[Davey-m]

Not looking for swaps now as sorted with a rod so moved to forsale section.

[shaun]

Great rods, but because the soft butt and stiff tip section, there a C curve not a J curve.

[Davey-m]

Mark 1 Crest is the only j curve in the range of carbon metals the rest are c curves.

[shaun]

Mark 1 Crest is the only j curve in the range of carbon metals the rest are c curves.

If you say so...

[Davey-m]

Pm's replied.

[lambengland]

Cast this rod myself.. Deffinately not a C curve! Surprisingly stiff and very light!

[big phil 123]

Cast this rod myself.. Deffinately not a C curve! Surprisingly stiff and very light!

A j curve is a softer rod than a c curve i would say the crest is a c curve not a j curve

[big phil 123]

The Carbon Metal Crest - CMC evolved from the Carbon Metal Express, Century Triple C and more than a little tournament winning experience. Many anglers told us they wanted a rod with a quick recovery in the tip and a compliant, forgiving butt suited to an improving caster looking to cast all the weight ranges. A tip that positively ensures the breaking out of sinker wires, delivers added lift to pull the sinker from the sea bottom and when the lead lifts, the contact is full and positive all the way back to the re-cast. The butt has to have enough feel to pull the hook on a good fish in heavy water, rough and mixed ground marks and it must be able to chuck a lead and bait to the horizon as well.

So where does it differ from say CME? The CMC isn't meant to be improvement on the CME rather an alternative for those who require a stiffer tip for rougher ground and those with tournament casting aspirations. It has undoubtedly been designed as fishing rod first but already tourney casters have recognized the potential. It works well with flat, OTG, overhead and high swing casting styles. The pivot or focal point in the butt is mid sectioned and the tip moves the weight instantly. The rod then develops into a shallow C curve as the cast develops.

This shape is also mirrored when hauling against big congers or with any good fish on board. The action and length keeps the terminal end up and away from snags with a rapid retrieve. The CMC really excels on the rocks where an overhead or side thump with a shortish drop - is mandatory. The tip remains steady even with a big lead and the C curve ensures everything remains calm and collected. The rod isn't for wimps and it will give you lots of positive feedback if things get a bit pear shaped but more in the guise of a gentle nudge rather than biting your arm off.

[Stewart 1971]

Did most of my field casting with the CM Crest, cracking rod that got me my pb of 224 metres (~245 yards). It's not a classic J-Curve rod, more of a stepped up CM Express with a much stiffer mid section and tip. Load it up right and you will see how much of a C-Curve rod it is

[Davey-m]

Every rod becomes a C curve if you can bend it enough yes definitely an inbetween.

Cheers for keeping me right lads

[Davey-m]

.....Bump

[marco1967]

whats that white mark above the butt ring ??

[Joe-m]

Its a cod last time I seen the rod it was like new David always keeps his gear immaculate he was on the pop last night so I answered your question

[marco1967]

Its a cod last time I seen the rod it was like new David always keeps his gear immaculate he was on the pop last night so I answered your question

I just adjusted my beer goggles and I can make that out now lol .. tnks.