Preston Innovations Roller Pulla Bush

Preston Innovations Roller Pulla Bush System

When the side-puller concept first arrived on the match circuit, it fundamentally transformed how anglers play massive commercial carp and F1s on pole tackle. However, early primitive side-slots suffered from a glaring design flaw: the immense friction of high-tensile elastic scraping hard against bare carbon or sharp plastic edges led to jerky, stuttering fish-playing mechanics and prematurely shredded elastics. The Preston Innovations Roller Pulla Bush System completely rewired the game, establishing itself as the undisputed gold standard in side-puller technology.

The structural masterpiece of this system is the integrated PTFE roller wheel housed neatly inside the side bush. Manufactured using premium, ultra-low-friction Polytetrafluoroethylene (the same high-grade material utilized in elite internal tip bushes), the internal wheel spins smoothly under heavy load. When a hard-fighting carp bolts and you strip the elastic from the side of your kit, the line glides effortlessly over the spinning roller rather than dragging over a static edge. This ensures an exceptionally smooth, uniform elastic compression, safeguarding fine hooklengths and allowing you to net big match winners with absolute mechanical fluidity.

At Gerry’s Fishing, we know that upgrading your expensive carbon assets can feel daunting. While this component requires drilling your top kits, it remains one of the most cost-effective and performance-enhancing modifications you can ever make to a pole. It centralizes your elastic away from the internal carbon walls, preventing wet elastic from sticking to the tube and ensuring your rig performs at full factory potential.

Technical Specifications

Key Features & Structural Integrity

• Integrated Pure PTFE Roller Wheel: Located on the internal chassis of the bush, this smooth-spinning wheel completely neutralizes frictional drag. It provides a flawless, immediate elastic yield when a big fish makes a sudden, high-velocity lunge right at the net.

   

• Centralized Elastic Tracking: By positioning the roller away from the edges, it holds your elastic dead-center down the middle axis of your top kit. This entirely prevents wet, sticky hollow elastic from clinging to the interior carbon walls, ensuring smooth retraction every single time.

   

• Hyper-Durable Weather-Proof Build: The pure PTFE compound is totally immune to structural degradation from intense UV sunlight, pole lubricants, or liquid bait additives, maintaining a low-friction surface for seasons of heavy match use.

• Anti-Snag Low-Profile Flange: The exterior collar sits exceptionally flush against the outer wall of your top kit. This sleek, contoured geometry ensures your line or fine rig rigs never catch or wrap around the bush during high-speed shipping or breakdown sequences.

Where to Use: Recommended Applications

• Commercial Carp & F1 Bagging Matches: The definitive tool for high-speed commercial work. When large carp are hooked in shallow margins or down the middle track, the Roller Pulla allows you to strip the elastic manually with absolute smoothness, reducing the fish’s fighting radius in seconds so you can guide it straight into the landing net.

   

• Finesse Winter Silverfish & Skimmer Pole Lines: Often overlooked for light elastics, this system is highly effective when running light solid or hybrid elastics for winter skimmers. The friction-free roller ensures that fine-gauge elastics respond to the minor plucks of small fish without sticking, eliminating pulled hooks on delicate size 18 and 20 wire hooks.

• Heavy-Duty Near-Bank Margin Hunting: When target-fishing down the edge next to dense reeds, platforms, or overhanging bushes with thick hollow elastics. Pairing the XL version of the bush with heavy 3.2mm to 4mm hollow elastic gives you the raw stopping power to control double-figure carp without risking lockups or line breakages.

The Gerry’s Fishing Verdict

The Preston Innovations Roller Pulla Bush System is an absolute masterclass in tackle-tuning engineering. It took the concept of side-puller kits and perfected it by introducing smooth-spinning mechanics. By wiping out the friction that cuts elastics and breaks fine hooklengths, Preston created an accessory that genuinely puts extra pounds of fish in your net at the end of a match. It is robust, incredibly smooth, and stands as a mandatory upgrade for any serious pole angler looking to optimize their performance.

 

Gerry’s Pro Tip: To achieve a flawless, factory-perfect home installation of this system, always utilize the specialized Preston Roller Pulla Drilla Kit. First, identify the designated, factory-reinforced wrap area on your pole’s top kit—never drill into un-reinforced raw carbon! Mark your spot and drill a highly cautious 4mm pilot hole, taking extreme care not to push too deep and punch through the opposite wall of the kit. Next, use a high-quality 10mm diamond grinding bit or a stepped cone drill to steadily open the hole out to its final size. Lightly sand the inner and outer carbon edges with ultra-fine emery paper to completely remove micro-burrs before pushing the bush housing into place. Ensure the internal roller wheel is oriented facing directly upward toward the tip of your pole; this ensures your elastic rolls over the wheel in a perfectly straight line as you pull it down!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can this system be fitted to any brand of pole, or is it strictly for Preston poles?

The Roller Pulla Bush System can be successfully fitted to any brand of pole on the market, provided it is installed directly into a section that features a dedicated, factory-woven reinforced wrap designed for side pullers. Fitting a puller bush to a standard, non-reinforced area of carbon can cause the section to split or collapse under the immense twisting forces experienced when playing large fish.

What is the main structural difference between the Standard and XL versions?

The Standard version features a compact profile optimized for general match work, providing an incredibly smooth flow for light solids up to standard 11-13 size hollow elastics. The XL version is an up-scaled, wide-bore variant explicitly engineered to accommodate heavy-duty, thick-diameter hollow elastics up to 4mm (such as heavy orange or red hollows), ensuring that even the thickest shock-absorbing elastics glide through without jamming.

Why should I use a roller system instead of a cheaper, standard slot or plain PTFE slot?

Plain PTFE slots or slotted strips rely purely on the line sliding over a static surface. While PTFE is naturally slick, high tension forces the elastic tight against the bend, creating significant mechanical friction that leads to a jerky, stepping release. This sudden resistance can break fine lines and cause elastics to wear out prematurely. The Roller Pulla’s spinning wheel completely converts sliding friction into rolling motion, delivering a completely fluid, constant elastic feed that protects your line and maximizes your net speed.