Century Eliminator T800-SGT 13ft 6in

The Century Eliminator T800-SGT 13ft 6in is a premier sea fishing rod designed and made in the UK, highly regarded for its balance of power, sensitivity, and user-friendly casting. It’s a versatile rod that excels on clean to mixed ground, making it a popular choice for match anglers and those who need to cast long distances with ease.

Key Features and Technology

The T800-SGT incorporates several of Century’s signature technologies, contributing to its exceptional performance:

• Spread Tow Fabric (STF) and Anti-Twist Tip (AT-T): The blank’s butt section is reinforced with Spread Tow Fabric (STF), a material derived from Formula One racing. This, combined with Century’s Anti-Twist Tip (AT-T) technology, significantly improves the rod’s stability and accuracy during the cast, preventing guide misalignment and line wrap.
• Autoclave Technology: The blank is cured under high pressure and temperature using Century’s Autoclave Technology, resulting in a dense, uniform composite structure with enhanced durability and a faster recovery speed after the cast.
• HPR Resin Technology: This proprietary high-performance resin system enhances the blank’s strength and overall performance.
• SGT (Super Glass-Carbon) Tip: The rod features a spliced-in S-2 unidirectional Super Glass tip. This specialized glass fiber offers superior tensile strength and impact resistance, providing an incredibly sensitive tip for detecting the most subtle bites. It’s slightly finer and more sensitive than the tip on the T900 model, making it a delight for bite indication without compromising on power.

Specifications

• Length: 13 feet 6 inches (4.10m)
• Casting Weight: 3.5 – 6oz (100 – 175g), with an optimum casting weight of 5oz plus bait.
• Sections: 2 equal length sections.
• Blank Material: High-modulus carbon with Spread Tow Fabric (STF) on the butt and an S-2 unidirectional Super Glass tip.
• Butt Diameter: 22.1mm, contributing to its low-diameter, powerful profile.
• Action: The rod has a fluid, progressive action that is easy to load. It is forgiving and well-suited for a variety of casting styles, including overhead and off-the-ground casts, and is also capable of achieving significant distances with a pendulum cast.
• Guides: American Tackle Titanium K guides, which are lightweight, robust, and feature an anti-tangle frame design. The guides are tied with Aqua metallic under wraps and jet black with silver trims.
• Reel Seat: Century/Fuji DPS sliding reel seat, which allows the angler to position the reel precisely for their preferred casting style.
• Handle: Japanese shrink rubber (JSR) handle and separator grips on the lower tip and upper butt sections for comfort and a secure grip.
• Additional Features:
  • Marine-grade etched stainless steel trim bands on the upper and lower butt.
  • 3M reflective tape near the top guides for enhanced visibility at night.
  • Supplied with a genuine Century partition rod case.
  • Each rod comes with a Century registration card and care instructions.

Performance and User Experience

The T800-SGT is a versatile “all-rounder” that balances distance and sensitivity. Its slim, lightweight blank is easy to handle and cast, making it a “relaxed long-range casting rod.” Anglers note that it is powerful enough to handle larger fish like conger, hounds, and cod, while still providing excellent bite detection for smaller species. It has a reputation for being able to “bully fish through weed” and can be used with both nylon and braided lines

• Features ; Length 13ft 6″
• Casting range 100-175 gm
• 2 sections
• Fuji Titanium K Guides Japenese shrink tube
• Seperator grip on base of tip section and top of butt section
• Now fitted with a Fuji DPS movable reel seat