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This is the latest addition to the Century range, the ADV-1 carp rod
It falls into the category of the medium to intermediate range, so it's not going to be quite as much of a brute as the FMA or the SP
but its definately going to be much more of a casting tool than the rods lower down in the medium range
Personally, I have been using this one myself, it comes in three models
a 12' 3.25lbs, a 12' 3.50lbs and this beast, which is a 13' 3.50lbs
Personally, I would have to rate the 12' 3.25lbs, as one of the best all round carp rods I have ever used
So, if you're looking to just have one set of rods that is going to cast in excess of 100 yards with ease, and still maintain fantastic fish playing qualities in the margins, then the ADV-1 has to be the one for you
As with all the other rods in the long distance range, the ADV-1 is 100% UK manufactured
It benefits from the auctoclave technology and the ATT Anti Twist Technology
Moving onto the build, personally for me this one has to be one of the best looking, if not, the best looking rod, in the range
It's a real stunner this one, it has an abbreviated handle, with laser etched stainless fittings
Beautiful 1k weave and minimalistic graphics, very understated this one
It's got a fantastic machined custom carbon reelseat, which is another exclusive century product
Plain black whippings, and a low scratch 1k weave, that goes the whole of the way up the butt section and up onto the tip as well
The ring sets on all three models are Centruy SiC-lites and they all come with 50mm rings
All in all, this has to be one of, if not the best all rounders in the range
It bridges the gap perfectly between the long range rods like the FMA and the SP, right down to the parabolic rods, like the Armalite and the FBS
If you're looking for one carp rod that you want to do everything, then this one is for you