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ICAST Preview: A Sneak Peek at Pinnacle’s new
“Perfecta” Tournament Class rods
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Date: |
6/20/10 |
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Tackle type: |
Rods |
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Manufacturer: |
Pinnacle |
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Reviewer: |
Zander |
Introduction:
Pinnacle is making a move
towards higher end offerings
and this ICAST the company
will be introducing a new
line of rods that make use
of the latest technology while still
remaining reasonably priced.
Let’s take a pre-ICAST look
at Pinnacle’s soon to be
introduced Perfecta rods.
Pinnacle introduces the new
Perfecta Tournament Class rods
Pinnacle has become
increasingly active on the bass scene and just last month they signed four
accomplished BASS and FLW professionals onto their Pro Staff. These anglers
included Paul Elias, Dave Wolak, Britt Myers and Grant Goldbeck. We’re
thrilled to have such knowledgeable, talented anglers using Pinnacle gear and
contributing their expertise toward the development of our state-of-the-art
Tournament Class products,” said Charles Park, president of Pinnacle Fishing.
“Paul, Dave, Britt and Grant have helped us create what we consider to be the
‘ultimate’ selection of reels and rods for specific bass-fishing applications.
Consumers will appreciate not only the professional-grade quality and
performance, but also the surprisingly affordable pricing,” added Park.
We check out the rods for initial
impressions on the water
Even though Pinnacle just
formally announced a number of these Pro Anglers coming onboard just a month ago
Elias, Wolak and Goldbeck have worked on developing and field testing these new
Tournament Class rods (and upcoming reels) for about six months. The first of
which to debut is the new Perfecta Series of rods.
Each rod features machines
aluminum winding checks
Meet
the Perfecta Series:
The Perfecta Series will include a total of 15 application specific rods that
are designed to target high end anglers that are concerned with custom quality,
low weight and overall performance and durability. These rods all make use of
Pinnacle’s DHC5 new design and construction. All but three of the
rods are casting models and there is a rod for every bass fishing application
you can think of from ultra finesse fishing to tossing swimbaits.
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Model |
Length |
Power |
Action |
Lure wt. |
Line wt. |
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DHC5-661CAM |
6’6 |
Medium |
Fast |
1/4-5/8 oz. |
10-17
lb. |
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DHC5-661CAMH |
6’6 |
Medium Heavy |
Fast |
3/8-1
oz. |
12-20
lb. |
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DHC5-681CAM |
6’8 |
Medium |
Extra
Fast |
1/4-5/8 oz. |
8-14
lb. |
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DHC5-701CAMH |
7’0 |
Medium Heavy |
Fast |
3/8-1
oz. |
10-20
lb. |
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DHC5-701CAH |
7’0 |
Heavy |
Fast |
3/8-1
1/4oz. |
12-25
lb. |
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DHC5-701CAMCB |
7’0 |
Medium |
Moderate |
1/4-5/8 oz. |
10-17
lb. |
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DHC5-731CAMH |
7’3 |
Medium Heavy |
Fast |
3/8-1
1/4oz. |
12-25
lb. |
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DHC5-762CAMHFS |
7’6 |
Medium Heavy |
Moderate Fast |
1/4-1
oz. |
12-25
lb. |
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DHC5-792CAHSB |
7’9 |
Heavy |
Fast |
1/2-3
oz. |
14-30
lb. |
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DHC5-681SPM |
6’8 |
Medium |
Extra
Fast |
3/16-5/8 oz. |
6-12
lb. |
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DHC5-701SPML |
7’0 |
Medium Light |
Fast |
1/16-3/8 oz. |
6-12
lb. |
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DHC5-721SPM |
7’2 |
Medium |
Extra
Fast |
1/8-3/8 oz. |
6-14
lb. |
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DHC5-781CAMHCB |
7’8 |
Medium Heavy |
Moderate |
3/8-1
oz. |
14-20
lb. |
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DHC5-7111CAMHCB |
7’11 |
Medium Heavy |
Moderate |
3/8-3/4 oz. |
10-14
lb. |
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DHC5-7112CAHSB |
7’11 |
Heavy |
Fast |
1/2-3
oz. |
14-30
lb. |
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Model |
Length |
Application |
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DHC5-661CAM |
6’6 |
Jerkbaits, Light Jigs,Tubes,Light Worm, Grubs |
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DHC5-661CAMH |
6’6 |
Worm
and Jig |
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DHC5-681CAM |
6’8 |
Top
Water, Popper, Tubes, Grubs |
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DHC5-701CAMH |
7’0 |
Jerkbait, Fluke, Senko, Small Casting Jigs |
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DHC5-701CAH |
7’0 |
Spinnerbait, Frog, Casting Worm, Casting Jig, Buzzbait |
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DHC5-701CAMCB |
7’0 |
Small
Crankbaits, Small Jerkbaits |
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DHC5-731CAMH |
7’3 |
Carolina Rig |
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DHC5-762CAMHFS |
7’6 |
Light
Pitchin’ and Flippin’, Big Worm, Casting Jigs, Frog |
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DHC5-792CAHSB |
7’9 |
Heavy
Flippin’and Pitchin', Frog, Big Swim Bait |
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DHC5-681SPM |
6’8 |
Finesse, Tube, Grub |
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DHC5-701SPML |
7’0 |
Finesse, Tube, Drop Shot |
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DHC5-721SPM |
7’2 |
Drop
Shot, Shaky Head, Wacky Worm, Tube. Senko |
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DHC5-781CAMHCB |
7’8 |
Cranking |
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DHC5-7111CAMHCB |
7’11 |
Cranking |
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DHC5-7112CAHSB |
7’11 |
Heavy
Flippin’and Pitchin', Frog, Big Swim Bait |
Each rod features a split grip
What does DHC5
stand for? DHC5
is the secret sauce behind each Perfecta rod’s construction. This proprietary
process stands for “Double Helical Construction.” Each rod starts with a high
density carbon tape wrapped tightly around the length of the mandrel. Pinnacle
then rolls layers of high modulus graphite prepreg without scrim over the
initial carbon wrap.
Pinnacle uses Fuji ACS reel seats
with matt silver hoods
Normally eliminating scrim
would cause the rod to be too brittle but DHC5 overcomes this by
reinforcing the blank strength by rolling another layer of high density carbon
tape on top of the layers of graphite prepreg in the opposite direction of the
first carbon tape layer. This application of carbon tape wraps and the
elimination of scrim and the use of less resign are designed to reduce overall
rod weight as well as increases sensitivity, while retaining both strength and
durability.
The guides are Fuji Alconites
Next Section: A closer look at the
components
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