Description
Drennan Rigidex Pole Range – Complete Overview
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The Rigidex pole range is designed for extreme stiffness and precision, giving anglers full control over presentation and hook-setting.
Built with a super-rigid carbon blank, these poles reduce tip bounce, making them perfect for heavy elastics, margin work, and long-distance commercial or match fishing.
The Rigidex range is known for durability, responsiveness, and versatility across multiple fishing styles.
Key Features
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Super-Rigid Carbon Blanks: Provides sharp strike response and consistent presentation.
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PTFE Internal Bushes: Allow smooth elastic travel, reducing wear and ensuring long-term performance.
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Side-Pull Rollers (on Carp and Shallow Kits): Helps control strong elastics without friction.
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True-Length Construction: Achieve the full stated length without needing butt extensions.
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Top Kit Compatibility: Multiple kits for match, carp, shallow, and deep-water setups can be swapped across the range.
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Extension Options: Mini butts and parallel extensions provide flexibility for different venues.
Top Kit Options
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Top Kit
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Length
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Ideal Use
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Elastic Rating
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Match Kit
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3.0 m
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Silvers, F1s, deep water
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Light to moderate
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Carp Kit
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2.4 m
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Big carp, commercial venues
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Heavy elastics
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Shallow Kit
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1.7 m
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Margin work, tight swims
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Moderate to heavy elastics
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Deep-Water Match Kit
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4.6 m
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Deep commercial swims
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Moderate
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Popular Pole Packages
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13m Carp Package: Includes multiple Carp Kits, cupping kit, shallow kits, mini butts, and holdall; ideal for big carp sessions.
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13m Match Package: Five Match Kits plus a cupping kit; optimised for match fishing and deep-water F1s.
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13m Deep-Water Package: Long top match kits for deep swims, providing precise depth control.
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11.5m Carp Package: Two Carp Kits, cupping kit, and compact holdall; suited for anglers who don’t require full 13m reach.
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13m Ghost Carp Package: Ghost-style Carp Kits with side-pull rollers; ideal for cautious or pressured fish.
Why Choose Rigidex
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Extremely stiff blank reduces tip bounce and improves hook-sets.
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Smooth, long-life elastic travel for consistent performance.
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Highly versatile with kits for match, carp, shallow, and deep-water fishing.
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Side-pull rollers provide superior elastic control.
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True-length design ensures maximum fishing length.
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Durable construction for long-term reliability.
Best Uses
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Big Commercial Carp Sessions: Carp Kits handle strong elastics and large fish.
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Match Fishing on Deep/Open Venues: Match and deep-water kits provide control and precision.
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Margin Fishing: Shallow Kit with rollers works excellently in tight swims.
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Versatile All-Round Setups: Swap top kits to match venue and fish species.
Comparison Table – Rigidex vs Competitors
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Feature
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Drennan Rigidex
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Drennan Acolyte
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Preston Superium
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Stiffness
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Very high – super rigid blank
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High – responsive, balanced
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High – slightly more flexible than Rigidex
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Top Kit Variety
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Match, Carp, Shallow, Deep-Water
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Match, Carp, Margin, Double, Ghost
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Match, F1, Carp
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Elastic Compatibility
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Light to very heavy, depending on kit
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Very flexible – light to heavy
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Medium to heavy
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Length Options
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11.5m, 13m
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9.5m, 13m, 14.5m, 16m
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8.5m margin, 11–16m options
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Best For
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Power carp, deep water, precise match
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True all-round system
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Modular system covering match, carp, general use
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Weight / Handling
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Slightly heavier due to stiffness
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Well-balanced
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Balanced; longer models can feel heavier
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Upgrade Flexibility
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High – switch top kits, add extensions
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Very high – same kits across models
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Excellent – universal top kits across variants
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Final Summary
The Drennan Rigidex pole range is perfect for anglers seeking power, precision, and flexibility. From margin carp to full-length commercial sessions, Rigidex provides strong, responsive poles with multiple kits for all fishing scenarios.
Its reinforced, super-stiff blank and smooth elastic systems make it a top choice for serious match and carp anglers.
