Description
The Preston Innovations Dura Match 800 (8m) Pole offers the maximum reach in the Dura Match series, delivering 8 metres of extension while maintaining the lightweight, stiff, and well-balanced feel essential for accurate pole fishing. Constructed from durable carbon fibre, this take-apart pole combines robustness with smooth handling, making it an ideal choice for newcomers entering pole fishing or experienced match anglers seeking an affordable, high-performing short silverfish option for their holdall.
Designed for targeting roach, skimmers, perch, and hybrids across canals, stillwaters, and commercial venue margins, the Dura Match 800 gives you precise rig placement and quick strike response without causing arm fatigue during long sessions.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Model | Dura Match 800 |
| Overall Length | 8.00m |
| Design | Take-apart carbon pole system |
| Finish | Smooth Easy-Ship outer coating |
| Material | High-durability carbon fibre |
| Primary Target Species | Roach, skimmers, perch, rudd, and small hybrids |
| Venue Compatibility | Canals, commercial margins, drains, and stillwater lakes |
Key Features & Performance
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Maximum Range Reach: The 8m length provides extra reach to explore far-bank canal shelves, island drop-offs, and open-water swims while remaining manageable and stiff.
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Responsive Carbon Blank: Built to minimize blank flex and tip bounce, ensuring direct strike transmission and tight rig control in changing winds or subtle currents.
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Easy-Ship Finish: Features a low-friction outer section coating that glides smoothly through the hands for fast shipping in and out when building a net of silverfish.
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Take-Apart Versatility: The modular joint design allows you to unship sections easily to fish comfortably at shorter distances (such as 5m or 6.5m) as feeding patterns dictate.
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Durable Construction: Reinforced carbon wall sections provide high impact resistance, giving beginner and intermediate anglers complete confidence when handling fish or shipping across rough ground.
Ideal Applications
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Far-Bank Canal Fishing: Reach track far-sides, reed beds, and boat channels where silverfish naturally hold.
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Commercial Silverfish Matches: Rapidly bag skimmers, roach, and F1s in short-to-medium range margins.
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Compact Holdall Addition: Serves as a lightweight, low-cost secondary pole to keep fully rigged for speed fishing or backup use.
Pro Tip
Bushing & Elastic Selection: To get the best action out of the 8m blank, avoid cutting the tip section back too far. Trim just enough to fit an internal PTFE bush rated for light solid elastics (size #3 to #6) or micro-hollow elastics. This keeps the tip section lightweight and responsive, protecting fine hooklinks (0.08mm–0.10mm) and preventing delicate silverfish from tearing the hook on the strike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dura Match 800 suitable for catching commercial carp?
The Dura Match range is specifically engineered and balanced for silverfish like roach, skimmers, and perch. While it can handle the occasional bonus small carp or F1 with a light elastic setup, it is not a heavy-duty margin margin pole for large commercial carp.
Can I fish with the Dura Match 800 at shorter lengths?
Yes. Because it features a modular take-apart design, you can leave the butt sections off and fish the pole comfortably at 6 metres or 7 metres depending on your swim depth and distance requirements.
Does the pole come with spare top kits?
The pole is supplied ready to elasticate as a standard package. Additional Dura Match Top 3 Kits are sold separately if you wish to set up multiple elastic sizes or floating rigs before your session.
