FEATURE | DRAGON
Dragon’s New ‘TORAY‘ RESONANCE SYSTEM RS
After many years of
being available on
the market, Dragon’s
GUIDE SELECT series of
rods has gained an opinion
that these rods transmit the
feel of the lure and bite of
the fi sh in the best possible
way. One of its main features
is its bold and extravagant
look which is dominated
by the handle that’s been
entirely constructed from
graphite fi bres allowing the
angler to feel everything,
making bite detection
simple.
Designing the new
generation, under a slightly
changed name – ProGUIDE X
– Dragon decided to focus on
maintaining the same level
of sensitivity in the rod and
also to incorporate a modern
design. The connection of
the Resonance System with
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the handle made from stiff
graphite, gives incredible
feel to the angler. Two from
the three components of
the handle are thin – walled
moulders, made from a light
and very stiff collection of
graphite fi bres which have
been woven in carbon 3K
technology. The design of the
series is emphasized by its
dark red decorative braids
and semi – translucent
varnish in the same colour.
The end of the handle is
made from the blend of cork
and rubber and is fi nished
off with a black grip. For
the components, Dragon
chose a FUJI handle with
partially exposed blank and
top of the range Alconite
K-series guides which were
selected according to its
KR-CONCEPT. In comparison
to Guide Select series
Dragon managed to
signifi cantly reduce
the weight of the rod
without reducing the
power In the blanks of
the ProGUIDE X rods
such is the quality of
the pre-pregs used
from a Japanese Toray
company.
Basic material of the
blanks: Hi-modulus
graphite, increased
stiffness graphite used
mainly in places where
weight reduction was
needed; 30 mln PSI
strength graphite in the
rods core is also used.
COMPONENTS IN THE PROGUIDE
X SERIES:
• Fuji Alconite K-series
guides selected according to
KR-CONCEPT;
• Reel seat Fuji PTS (spinning
reel) or TVS (Baitcasting reel)
• Handles from second
generation “woven carbon
“graphite
• Two-piece construction,
ageless, epoxy varnish;
• Gudebrod threads.
RODS AVAILABLE
Extra light tip spin rods for
perch are available from 198
to 275 cm in length and a
short tip spin rod for perch
for baitcasting fans.
The short rods are six and
seven foot versions with
a two piece construction
suited perfectly for fi shing
with light lures.
There is also a range of
longer and stronger spinning
rods available from 228 to
300 cm all built with the
same quality specifi cation of
components.
Overall, the rods are slim
and very strong and can
be used across a range of
applications, such as fi shing
in the sea with light pilkers.
Both models are offered
as proper for use with a
spinning reel as well as for
a multiplier. The possibility
of dismantling the handle
facilitates transport of the
rods, especially when you
travel by aeroplane.
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