Description
The Preston Innovations Dura Match Top 3 Kit is designed as a direct replacement or spare top section for the Dura Match pole range (600, 700, and 800 models). Engineered to retain the lightweight feel and crisp responsiveness of the original pole, this kit allows match and coarse anglers to prepare multiple rig options or elastic setups ahead of a session.
Constructed from the same strong, high-durability carbon fiber as the main poles, it delivers precise rig control, delicate bait presentation, and immediate hook-setting power for close-range silverfish tactics across commercial fisheries, canals, and lakes.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Compatibility | Preston Dura Match 600, 700, and 800 Poles |
| Kit Configuration | Top 3 Take-Apart Kit |
| Material | High-durability carbon fiber construction |
| Finish | Smooth Easy-Ship finish |
| Primary Use | Silverfish, roach, perch, skimmers, and light commercial tactics |
| Setup Flexibility | Elastic-ready for light solid/hollow elastics |
Key Features & Performance
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Dedicated Spare/Replacement: Purpose-built to match the exact taper and balance of the Dura Match series, maintaining optimal stiffness without introducing joint play or dead weight.
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Rig Rigidity & Speed: High-grade carbon construction keeps the tip section stiff, facilitating instant strike transmission and delicate float presentation.
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Smooth handling: Features Preston’s smooth Easy-Ship finish, allowing quick, effortless shipping in and out during high-speed silverfish sessions.
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Multi-Rig Versatility: Keeping additional pre-rigged top 3 kits in your holdall allows you to rapidly adapt to changing swim depths or line diameters without tying new rigs on the bank.
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Durable Section Construction: Reinforced joint areas prevent splitting under tension and resist everyday wear and tear from frequent dismantling.
Ideal Applications
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Pre-Rigged Match Setups: Prepare different float patterns, main line diameters, or hook sizes (e.g., light wire vs. medium wire hooks) on identical top kits for instant switching.
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Elastic Variation: Elasticate one kit with light solid latex (#3–#5) for delicate venue roach and a second kit with medium hollow elastic for larger skimmers and perch.
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Backup Security: Serves as an essential backup kit in your holdall to ensure a broken or tangled top section never ends your fishing session.
Pro Tip
Elastic Sizing & Bushing: Because the Dura Match range is optimized for light to medium silverfish work, avoid over-bushing or fitting excessively heavy elastics that exceed the blank’s design tolerances. Cut the tip back minimally to fit an internal PTFE bush suited for #3 to #6 solid elastics or light micro-hollows. This preserves the kit’s crisp action and prevents soft-mouthed silverfish from bumping off during the swing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this Top 3 Kit fit other Preston pole models outside the Dura Match range?
This kit is specifically tailored to match the mandrels of the Dura Match 600, 700, and 800 poles. While it may fit certain legacy Preston short poles, it is optimized exclusively for the Dura Match range to ensure seamless joint alignment and correct weight balance.
Does the top kit come pre-bushed or elasticated?
No, the top kit is supplied unbushed, allowing you to tailor the tip cut-back to your preferred PTFE bush size and internal elastic rating.
Can this top kit handle small commercial carp or bonus bream?
While engineered primarily for silverfish like roach, skimmers, and perch, when fitted with a suitable light elastic, the strong carbon construction can comfortably handle bonus bream, hybrids, and small F1s.
