Preston Innovations DWA Kit – F1 Short Grey

Preston Innovations DWA Kit – F1 Grey Short Stop

Dominate high-speed commercial match fishing and master shallow tactics with the Preston Innovations DWA F1 Grey Short Stop Kit. When fish are feeding confidently in the upper layers of the water column or tightly packed in shallow margins, speed, stealth, and agility are everything. This updated one-piece 1.85m configuration is engineered explicitly to streamline your setup, providing lightning-fast response times and an ultra-lightweight profile that transforms the handling of your pole.

Built using advanced high-modulus carbon construction, the DWA (De-Wrapped Area) Short Stop eliminates the traditional number two joint completely. By removing that overlap, the kit drastically reduces tip bounce, meaning your pole settles instantly when “slapping” or shaking a shallow rig to recreate the sound of loose pellets. The standout feature is the specialized matte F1 Grey finish. Scientifically formulated to match the sky, it eliminates the harsh, strobe-like shadow cast by traditional black carbon kits, keeping wary F1s and carp feeding confidently directly under your tip.

Every kit comes fully loaded from the factory and is ready to fish out of the tube. It features a pre-fitted, genuine Preston Roller Pulla System for ultra-smooth fish playing control, alongside a high-grade internal PTFE bush that ensures your modern hollow or solid elastics flow flawlessly under pressure. Precision depth markers are clearly printed on the blank, allowing you to monitor and adjust your depth to the millimeter on the fly.

Key Features & Specifications

• Anti-Spook F1 Grey Finish: Engineered specifically for shallow fishing and margin work to prevent scaring easily spooked fish in clear or shallow water.

• 1.85m One-Piece Design: Maximizes tip speed, completely eliminates section bounce, and reduces overall pole weight for high-speed catching.

• Premium Carbon Construction: Delivers an exceptional balance of brute power and rigid stiffness without affecting your pole’s balance.

• Pre-Fitted Roller Pulla System: Genuine side puller for effortless elastic management and quicker netting times when building a big weight.

• Internal PTFE Bush: Pre-installed large bore tip ready to accept your choice of solid or hollow elastic right away.

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

• 18mm Joint Diameter: Built to fit all top-tier Preston poles utilizing an 18mm female joint profile.

Available Configurations in the Range:

• F1 Grey Short Stop: 1.85m one-piece kit – The lightweight, ultra-fast configuration for shallow and short-line tactics.

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

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

Pro Tip from the Gerry’s Fishing Team

Pro Tip: The F1 Grey Short Stop is the ultimate choice for “slapping” rigs for cruising F1s and carp in the summer. Because it is a one-piece 1.85m kit, your rig is much shorter, allowing you to bring fish to the net incredibly fast without needing to unship multiple sections.

When the fish are sitting high and reacting to the splash of a pellet, the matte grey finish won’t flash or cast a shadow across the water when you work the rig. 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.

• High-Speed Shallow Catching: Perfect for high-speed catching in the upper layers where a shorter rig is vital for rapid netting.

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which Preston poles will this Short Stop kit fit?

This kit features a standard 18mm female joint diameter. It is 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 this kit 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 modern hollow and solid elastics right out of the packaging without any sawing required.

Why choose the 1.85m Short Stop over the standard 2.4m two-piece kit?

The 1.85m Short Stop is chosen specifically for speed and stealth in shallow water. By eliminating the middle joint, the kit is lighter, stiffer, and creates a much shorter rig length. This makes it vastly easier to ship back and net fish rapidly, making it the premier choice for lightning-fast shallow match racing.