Nash Air Force F40 12ft 3.75lb

The pinnacle of modern rod blank technology, Air Force rods have been developed for one single purpose – to allow elite casters and competition anglers to achieve greater distances with greater accuracy than ever before.

Where every yard gained impacts success rate or defines match performance Air Force rods deliver baited rigs or spods to new limits.

AIR FORCE F40

Unashamed casting animals, the flagship Air Force F40 rod series are genuine 200 metre plus casting tools built around the highest specification carbon blanks and performance fittings available.

WHICH AIR FORCE ROD?

12ft 3.5lb

Ideal for the majority of modern carp anglers’ needs, the preferred length for most UK anglers these are a true all-rounder able to cast long distances when required without compromising playing action and versatile enough to fish on most venues at all ranges. Optimum lead size 2.5-4.5oz.

12ft 3.75lb

A stepped up Air Force blank offering increased power, suiting heavier leads or PVA bags and ideal for those who want to maximise distance without adopting 13 foot blanks. Optimum lead sizes 3-5oz.

12ft 5lb Spod & Marker

Using the same high quality Japanese carbon blanks these dedicated tools have the same incredible power to weight ratio and deliver the same extreme range performance. Heavier in action, enabling you to cast larger payloads with ease.

13ft 3.5lb

Offering extra tip speed for fans of 13 foot rod models, this model delivers a distance advantage when used by casters with accomplished technique but retains a progressive curve for playing carp without endangering the security of hook holds. Optimum lead size 2.5-4oz.

13ft 3.75lb

A specialist extreme range tools for those whose success depends upon vital extra yards. The longer, stepped up blank allowing heavy leads but retaining tip speed – vital to maintain distance in adverse conditions. Optimum lead size 3-5oz.

13ft 5lb Spod & Marker

An elite feature finding and baiting tool for anglers who recognise the value of not just casting extreme distances but also being able to fish accurately and routinely deliver free bait for consistent success. The low weight blank reduces fatigue when casting repeatedly.

BLANK CONSTRUCTION

• 40 Tonne Japanese Toray Carbon blanks with unrivalled power to weight ratio
• Low resin construction to preserve casting potential and rod action and prevent blank softening
• 45 degree multi directional reinforcement to prevent torque twist and enhance accuracy
• Unique CAD designed fast taper for staged power release from the blank to increase tip acceleration but reduce recovery bounce and increase distance
• All F40s are specified with 580mm handle lengths from butt to back of the reel seat for optimum leverage to generate greater force and tip speed

COMPONENTS 

• Tournament spec components throughout to complement ultra lightweight blanks
• American Tackle Titanium Pentalite Black high stand off guides – snagless design with Titanium frame and the durability of a traditional ceramic inner for use with braided or monofilament lines
• All F40 rods are fitted with 50mm double foot butt guide, followed by a 30mm double leg guide
• 25mm, 20mm and 16mm single foot guides on the tip section improve balance, tip speed and distortion free recovery, terminating in a 16mm anti-frap tip ring
• American Tackle 1K Carbon Pipe reel seat with satin black hoods for zero restriction in the blank’s action when fully compressed
• Low profile carbon butt stop
• Carbon line clip

COSMETICS

• Precision ground 1K carbon weave with matt black whippings throughout.
• Unique high class 3D branding against the smooth 1k carbon blank
• Textured finish tapered carbon resin bound butt grip
• Debossed helical profile aluminium butt cap
• Ergonomic abbreviated carbon weave handle and bespoke butt caps
• 12 and 24 inch (30 and 60cm) depth markers on Spod & Marker model blanks for accurate feature finding