Preston Innovations DWA Kit – F1 Grey

Preston Innovations DWA Kit – F1 Grey

Take your commercial silverfish and F1 shallow game to the next level with the Preston Innovations DWA Kit in F1 Grey. Engineered specifically to combat the challenges of targeting wary fish in clear water, this updated power kit delivers an exceptional blend of brute strength, rigid stiffness, and refined control.

Built using advanced high-modulus carbon construction, the DWA (De-Wrapped Area) kit remains incredibly lightweight and responsive. It ensures your pole’s balance isn’t compromised, allowing for lightning-fast fish recognition and precise rig presentation. The standout feature is the stealthy matte grey finish, scientifically designed to eliminate the harsh shadow cast by traditional black carbon kits. When you are slapping rigs, fishing shallow, or targeting big weights in the margins, this kit dramatically reduces the risk of spooking feeding fish.

Every kit comes fully loaded and ready to fish right out of the tube. It features a factory-fitted, genuine Preston Roller Pulla System for ultra-smooth fish playing control, alongside a high-grade internal PTFE bush that ensures your elastic flows flawlessly under pressure. For precision angers, clearly printed depth markers allow you to adjust your depth to the millimeter on the fly, keeping you strictly in the catching zone.

Key Features & Specifications

• Anti-Spook Grey Finish: Engineered specifically for shallow fishing and margin work to prevent scaring wary F1s and carp.

• Premium Carbon Construction: Maximum stiffness and durability without adding tip-heavy weight to your pole.

• Pre-Fitted Roller Pulla System: Genuine side puller for effortless fish-playing and quicker netting times.

• Internal PTFE Bush: Pre-installed and ready to handle modern hollow and solid elastics smoothly.

• Printed Depth Markers: Perfect for pinpoint accuracy when hunting fish at specific bands in the water column.

• Pole Compatibility: Features a precise 18mm joint diameter, making it compatible with a wide range of top-tier Preston poles.

Available Configurations in the Range:

• F1 Grey (Standard): 2.4m two-piece kit – Ideal for versatile depth management on standard commercial lines.

• F1 Grey Short Stop: 1.85m one-piece kit – Perfect for high-speed shallow catching and ultra-shallow margin work where a shorter rig is vital.

• Carp (Standard Black): 2.4m two-piece kit – The ultimate heavy-duty option for targetting brute-force carp.

Pro Tip from the Gerry’s Fishing Team

Pro Tip: When the weather warms up and F1s are cruising inches below the surface, use the F1 Grey Short Stop configuration. Because it’s a one-piece 1.85m kit, it completely eliminates the bounce and weight of a traditional number two joint.

When “slapping” or “shaking” your rig to recreate the sound of loose pellets, the matte grey finish won’t flash or cast a strobe-like shadow across the water. This allows you to keep feeding fish settled directly under your tip for much longer, turning finicky bites into confident line-rippers.

Ideal Applications

• Commercial F1 Shallow Fishing: Slapping and spraying pellets on commercial venues where fish are highly visual and easily spooked.

• Margin Hunting: Creeping into the near or far-bank margins in shallow water for big carp and F1s that back away from dark carbon shadows.

• Clear-Water Canals & Lakes: Perfect for wilder, clear venues where native species are easily startled by overhead movement.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which Preston poles will these DWA kits fit?

These kits feature a standard 18mm female joint diameter. They are designed to fit directly onto Preston poles that accept 18mm top kits, including many of the popular response and Euro series lineages. Always double-check your section diameter if matching with older or alternative models.

Do I need to cut these kits down to fit an elastic?

No! One of the best features of the Preston DWA kits is that they come pre-bushed with high-quality internal PTFE bushes. They are ready to accept standard and heavy-grade elastics right out of the packaging without any sawing required.

What is the benefit of the Roller Pulla system?

The pre-fitted Roller Pulla allows you to strip elastic from the side of your kit while playing a fish. This means you can use lighter, more forgiving elastics to hook fish safely, but quickly shorten the elastic length during the net stage to land big fish safely and efficiently without needing to ship back excessive sections of carbon.