century ccc ld

[rocketman]

anyone use the above rod? whats your opinion of them.....thanks

 

[BAZACODBASHA]

Hi mate,
I've had one for a couple of years now. I only use it for clean ground - beaches mainly, but have used it from piers as well.
Excellent rod......very well made and well finished off. Easy to cast with, but not suitable for pendulum casting. However it will give you a good distance very smoothly, with no 'slop' at the end of the swing. Copes well in wind and tide, and bite detection is also very good.
Mine cost £200 new, but you might pick a good second hand one up on e-bay.
My only 'gripe' with it, is the spigot joint can stick. Better that though than have it loose. I now carry a pair of rubber gloves in the car, so I can grip each section easier when taking it appart.
Don't think it would be very suited for rock fishing, if fishing over very rough ground.

 

[Stewart 1971]

Hi mate,
I've had one for a couple of years now. I only use it for clean ground - beaches mainly, but have used it from piers as well.
Excellent rod......very well made and well finished off. Easy to cast with, but not suitable for pendulum casting. However it will give you a good distance very smoothly, with no 'slop' at the end of the swing. Copes well in wind and tide, and bite detection is also very good.
Mine cost £200 new, but you might pick a good second hand one up on e-bay.
My only 'gripe' with it, is the spigot joint can stick. Better that though than have it loose. I now carry a pair of rubber gloves in the car, so I can grip each section easier when taking it appart.
Don't think it would be very suited for rock fishing, if fishing over very rough ground.

Would agree with the above apart from the bit highlighted. Pretty much any rod can be pendulum cast, and as for the C3LD it is more than capable of 200 metres plus on the field. I've had a play with one and it was lovely to pendulum, the C action means it bends to the butt and is quite forgiving, unlike a fast action J - curve.

As for the spigot this is a common problem with Centurys', best solution is a bit of PTFE spray then gently work the spigot in and out with a rotating action. Do this 10 minutes at a time for a couple of weeks and you will end up with a perfect fit, remember to wipe it down with some kitchen paper after you've done this each time.