Description
The Preston Innovations Superium 8m System Whip is a high-performance, ultra-versatile system designed for fast, accurate silverfish tactics on rivers, canals, and stillwaters. Built on a slim, lightweight, and exceptionally stiff carbon blank, it stays crisp and perfectly balanced whether fished at short distances or at its full 8-meter extent.
Supplied with a dedicated Flick Tip Top 3 Kit, it delivers instant, responsive strike pick-up and effortless line-to-hand presentation. The flick tip features a factory-fitted rotating Dacron-style connector for rapid rig changes, while the modular take-apart design allows you to break down or extend the whip to suit varying swim depths and venue margins.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Length | 8.00m (Take-apart modular system) |
| Included Top Kit | Flick Tip Top 3 Kit |
| Rig Connection | Integrated rotating Dacron connector |
| Blank Profile | Ultra-slim high-modulus carbon |
| Tactics Supported | Line-to-hand speed fishing & short elastic setups |
| Target Species | Roach, dace, bream, perch, chub, and hybrid silverfish |
| Venue Compatibility | Rivers (fast & slow), canals, drains, and commercial stillwaters |
Key Features & Performance
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Slim High-Stiffness Blank: Engineerd to eliminate mid-section sag, providing immediate hook-setting power and precise float control in flowing water or crosswinds.
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Flick Tip Top 3 Kit: Engineered for classic line-to-hand silverfish fishing, giving a forgiving tip action that protects fine hooklinks while cushioning initial strikes.
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Integrated Rotating Dacron: Pre-fitted at the tip to eliminate line wrap during rapid swings, enabling instant rig changes without fiddly knots.
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Elastic-Ready Versatility: The top kit design accommodates short elastic setups when targeting heavier species like chub or bonus bream in deep swims.
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Modular Take-Apart Design: Offers true versatility over traditional telescopic whips—break down to intermediate lengths seamlessly as fish move closer or further out.
Ideal Applications
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River Speed Fishing: Swing line-to-hand rigs for dace, roach, and chub on running water with maximum speed and control.
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Canal & Drain Matches: Precise float placement tight to far-bank shelf edges and boat channels where light tackle presentation is vital.
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Stillwater Silverfish Operations: Building large net weights of roach, skimmers, and perch on venue margins and shallow venues.
Pro Tip
Elasticating vs. Flick Tip Setups: Keep the supplied Flick Tip Top 3 setup dedicated exclusively for line-to-hand silverfish work using fine mono (0.08mm–0.12mm). If you plan to target larger river chub or venue bonus fish, purchase a spare Superium top kit and trim the tip down to accept a light solid elastic (such as a No. 4 to No. 6 latex or hollow equivalent). This preserves your ultra-sensitive flick tip for match-speed situations while giving you a dedicated elasticated power section for hard-fighting fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the top kit come ready to fish straight out of the package?
Yes. The Flick Tip Top 3 Kit features a pre-fitted rotating Dacron connector, allowing you to attach your main line loop directly to the tip without purchasing additional rig attachments.
Can I use elastic inside the supplied Flick Tip top kit?
While the flick tip section itself is designed for solid line-to-hand fishing, the top 3 design can be modified or fitted with internal elastic bush setups to handle short elastic lengths for larger fish like chub and bream.
How rigid is the whip when fully extended to 8 meters?
The Superium carbon layup is engineered specifically to prevent tip droop and bounce. At the full 8m length, the blank remains stiff, responsive, and light enough to hold comfortably for long sessions without arm fatigue.
