Akios AirSpeed Surf 435 Continental Rod
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Akios AirSpeed Surf 435 Continental Rod
If like me you have an addiction to buying new rods n reels you may be interested in this...the new kid on the block in continental rods...the new Akios AirSpeed Surf 435.
I haven't yet got my hands on one to give it a waggle but I'll be getting one in next week and adding it to my arsenal! I'll be able to give my personal opinion on it thereafter.
On paper it appears to be a bit special. At 4.35m / 14.1/2ft it certainly offers something different to most other conti's that tend to be in either 14ft or 15ft lengths.
It's been designed and developed in collaboration with Alan Price, two times world champion angler, and a number of other top match anglers in Ireland and further afield have also added to the development process. There's certainly a good mix of experience built into this rod.
Action wise, whilst it's slim at just 22.5mm at the butt, and very light, I believe it's very powerful in the lower section with a sensitive spliced in carbon tip offering good bite detection.
Fuji Chrome alconite KWAG guides, Fuji DPS reel seat, stainless steel ring reinforced spigots and removable counter balance weights in the butt makes this is a quality built piece of kit.
Here's a video produced by Didier Laroy of Ultracast.nl --> AKIOS AIRSPEED SURF
If anybody's interested I'll post my views on it when I get mine next week, and if anybody wants to try it out for a session then let me know and we can make arrangements to get it to you
I haven't yet got my hands on one to give it a waggle but I'll be getting one in next week and adding it to my arsenal! I'll be able to give my personal opinion on it thereafter.
On paper it appears to be a bit special. At 4.35m / 14.1/2ft it certainly offers something different to most other conti's that tend to be in either 14ft or 15ft lengths.
It's been designed and developed in collaboration with Alan Price, two times world champion angler, and a number of other top match anglers in Ireland and further afield have also added to the development process. There's certainly a good mix of experience built into this rod.
Action wise, whilst it's slim at just 22.5mm at the butt, and very light, I believe it's very powerful in the lower section with a sensitive spliced in carbon tip offering good bite detection.
Fuji Chrome alconite KWAG guides, Fuji DPS reel seat, stainless steel ring reinforced spigots and removable counter balance weights in the butt makes this is a quality built piece of kit.
Here's a video produced by Didier Laroy of Ultracast.nl --> AKIOS AIRSPEED SURF
If anybody's interested I'll post my views on it when I get mine next week, and if anybody wants to try it out for a session then let me know and we can make arrangements to get it to you
Graham
2017 Species [21]: Flounder, Conger, Bull Huss, Codling, Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Plaice, Mackerel, Ballan Wrasse, Pollack, Smoothhound, Thornie, Eel, Sole, Bass, Garfish, Cuckoo Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Goldsinny Wrasse, LS Sea Scorpion
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2017 Species [21]: Flounder, Conger, Bull Huss, Codling, Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Plaice, Mackerel, Ballan Wrasse, Pollack, Smoothhound, Thornie, Eel, Sole, Bass, Garfish, Cuckoo Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Goldsinny Wrasse, LS Sea Scorpion
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Re: Akios AirSpeed Surf 435 Continental Rod
Contacts tell me it will be around £300.
D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F
AGNB
Thats bang out of order !
Species--- Bass,ray,smoothhound,starry smoothhound,plaice,flounder,dab,LSD,huss,whiting,coddling,mackeral,pout,pollock.
AGNB
Thats bang out of order !
Species--- Bass,ray,smoothhound,starry smoothhound,plaice,flounder,dab,LSD,huss,whiting,coddling,mackeral,pout,pollock.
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Akios AirSpeed Surf 435 Continental Rod
Your contacts would be correct Ste...£299.99 introductory price, standard RRP of £329
Graham
2017 Species [21]: Flounder, Conger, Bull Huss, Codling, Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Plaice, Mackerel, Ballan Wrasse, Pollack, Smoothhound, Thornie, Eel, Sole, Bass, Garfish, Cuckoo Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Goldsinny Wrasse, LS Sea Scorpion
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2017 Species [21]: Flounder, Conger, Bull Huss, Codling, Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Plaice, Mackerel, Ballan Wrasse, Pollack, Smoothhound, Thornie, Eel, Sole, Bass, Garfish, Cuckoo Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Goldsinny Wrasse, LS Sea Scorpion
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Re: Akios AirSpeed Surf 435 Continental Rod
You can't tempt us and not do a review. You need to get out fishing!
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Re: Akios AirSpeed Surf 435 Continental Rod
Godders123 wrote:Your contacts would be correct Ste...£299.99 introductory price, standard RRP of £329
£200 mates rates
D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F
AGNB
Thats bang out of order !
Species--- Bass,ray,smoothhound,starry smoothhound,plaice,flounder,dab,LSD,huss,whiting,coddling,mackeral,pout,pollock.
AGNB
Thats bang out of order !
Species--- Bass,ray,smoothhound,starry smoothhound,plaice,flounder,dab,LSD,huss,whiting,coddling,mackeral,pout,pollock.
Re: Akios AirSpeed Surf 435 Continental Rod
Look forward to your review Graham. Looks like if will give the Cobra a run for its money..
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iank wrote:You can't tempt us and not do a review. You need to get out fishing!
That's my problem, I struggle to get out nowadays but as mentioned you're more than welcome to take it out for a test spin Ian
Graham
2017 Species [21]: Flounder, Conger, Bull Huss, Codling, Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Plaice, Mackerel, Ballan Wrasse, Pollack, Smoothhound, Thornie, Eel, Sole, Bass, Garfish, Cuckoo Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Goldsinny Wrasse, LS Sea Scorpion
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2017 Species [21]: Flounder, Conger, Bull Huss, Codling, Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Plaice, Mackerel, Ballan Wrasse, Pollack, Smoothhound, Thornie, Eel, Sole, Bass, Garfish, Cuckoo Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Goldsinny Wrasse, LS Sea Scorpion
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Re: Akios AirSpeed Surf 435 Continental Rod
Steve Duffy wrote:Godders123 wrote:Your contacts would be correct Ste...£299.99 introductory price, standard RRP of £329
£200 mates rates
I wish I could do it for such a price Steve, I'd be getting two for myself if I could. PM me if you're interested in one though
Graham
2017 Species [21]: Flounder, Conger, Bull Huss, Codling, Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Plaice, Mackerel, Ballan Wrasse, Pollack, Smoothhound, Thornie, Eel, Sole, Bass, Garfish, Cuckoo Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Goldsinny Wrasse, LS Sea Scorpion
Akios-Superstore.co.uk
2017 Species [21]: Flounder, Conger, Bull Huss, Codling, Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Plaice, Mackerel, Ballan Wrasse, Pollack, Smoothhound, Thornie, Eel, Sole, Bass, Garfish, Cuckoo Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Goldsinny Wrasse, LS Sea Scorpion
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Re: Akios AirSpeed Surf 435 Continental Rod
merseyboy wrote:Look forward to your review Graham. Looks like if will give the Cobra a run for its money..
Be interesting to see the reviews from other anglers in a month or two to see how it compares with the Cobra and some of the other big guns.
Graham
2017 Species [21]: Flounder, Conger, Bull Huss, Codling, Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Plaice, Mackerel, Ballan Wrasse, Pollack, Smoothhound, Thornie, Eel, Sole, Bass, Garfish, Cuckoo Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Goldsinny Wrasse, LS Sea Scorpion
Akios-Superstore.co.uk
2017 Species [21]: Flounder, Conger, Bull Huss, Codling, Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Plaice, Mackerel, Ballan Wrasse, Pollack, Smoothhound, Thornie, Eel, Sole, Bass, Garfish, Cuckoo Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Goldsinny Wrasse, LS Sea Scorpion
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Re: Akios AirSpeed Surf 435 Continental Rod
Not sure if anyone is aware but Alan Price has a tackle and bait shop in Rhuddlan. Has only been open a few months but has excellent bait and great quality gear. Bought my Vega rods there. Very helpful and deserve success.
Alan Price Tackle and Bait,
Unit 7 HTM Business Park,
Abergele Rd,
Rhuddlan,
LL18 5UZ
Alan Price Tackle and Bait,
Unit 7 HTM Business Park,
Abergele Rd,
Rhuddlan,
LL18 5UZ
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Akios AirSpeed Surf 435 Continental Rod
Good shout Ranny, I will add Alan Price's details to the tackle and bait shop section
Graham
2017 Species [21]: Flounder, Conger, Bull Huss, Codling, Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Plaice, Mackerel, Ballan Wrasse, Pollack, Smoothhound, Thornie, Eel, Sole, Bass, Garfish, Cuckoo Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Goldsinny Wrasse, LS Sea Scorpion
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2017 Species [21]: Flounder, Conger, Bull Huss, Codling, Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Plaice, Mackerel, Ballan Wrasse, Pollack, Smoothhound, Thornie, Eel, Sole, Bass, Garfish, Cuckoo Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Goldsinny Wrasse, LS Sea Scorpion
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Re: Akios AirSpeed Surf 435 Continental Rod
let me know how it fairs Gray.... could be a xmas present for myself.. certainly a lot cheaper than the Century Excalibur SRE i was looking at!
Stu
2021 Species: [17] LSD, Coalie, Ting, Dab, Sea Scorpion, Pout, Poor Cod, Huss, Pollack, weaver, flounder, plaice, gurnard, thornie, ballan, corkwing, rock goby
2020:[9]
2019:[16]
2018:[14]
2017:[24]
2016:[14]
2021 Species: [17] LSD, Coalie, Ting, Dab, Sea Scorpion, Pout, Poor Cod, Huss, Pollack, weaver, flounder, plaice, gurnard, thornie, ballan, corkwing, rock goby
2020:[9]
2019:[16]
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2017:[24]
2016:[14]
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Re: Akios AirSpeed Surf 435 Continental Rod
Certainly will Stu, and you're welcome to try mine out when it arrives if you like
Graham
2017 Species [21]: Flounder, Conger, Bull Huss, Codling, Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Plaice, Mackerel, Ballan Wrasse, Pollack, Smoothhound, Thornie, Eel, Sole, Bass, Garfish, Cuckoo Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Goldsinny Wrasse, LS Sea Scorpion
Akios-Superstore.co.uk
2017 Species [21]: Flounder, Conger, Bull Huss, Codling, Whiting, Dab, Dogfish, Plaice, Mackerel, Ballan Wrasse, Pollack, Smoothhound, Thornie, Eel, Sole, Bass, Garfish, Cuckoo Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Goldsinny Wrasse, LS Sea Scorpion
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Re: Akios AirSpeed Surf 435 Continental Rod
Godders123 wrote:Certainly will Stu, and you're welcome to try mine out when it arrives if you like
Form an orderly queue....
D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F
AGNB
Thats bang out of order !
Species--- Bass,ray,smoothhound,starry smoothhound,plaice,flounder,dab,LSD,huss,whiting,coddling,mackeral,pout,pollock.
AGNB
Thats bang out of order !
Species--- Bass,ray,smoothhound,starry smoothhound,plaice,flounder,dab,LSD,huss,whiting,coddling,mackeral,pout,pollock.
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Re: Akios AirSpeed Surf 435 Continental Rod
i am... 2nd?
Stu
2021 Species: [17] LSD, Coalie, Ting, Dab, Sea Scorpion, Pout, Poor Cod, Huss, Pollack, weaver, flounder, plaice, gurnard, thornie, ballan, corkwing, rock goby
2020:[9]
2019:[16]
2018:[14]
2017:[24]
2016:[14]
2021 Species: [17] LSD, Coalie, Ting, Dab, Sea Scorpion, Pout, Poor Cod, Huss, Pollack, weaver, flounder, plaice, gurnard, thornie, ballan, corkwing, rock goby
2020:[9]
2019:[16]
2018:[14]
2017:[24]
2016:[14]
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