New Drennan Rod

[mikench]

To prove the earth is round an experiment is needed from a very high elevation.

You might not be able to mount a scientific investigation to your nearest mountain peak. But there is something you can do to witness the curvature of the Earth in the comfort of your own backyard, You just have to be lucky.


During a lunar eclipse, the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, allowing the Earth to cast its shadow on the moon. That shadow is always, always always a circle, no matter where you are on the planet, no matter the timing of the eclipse. Always..


The only way to always cast a circular shadow is if the thing casting the shadow — in this case, the Earth — is a globe. It’s just a matter of geometry.


And that’s not to mention the countless photographs taken of Earth by orbiting satellites and eyewitness testimonies from astronauts hailing from dozens of different countries, space programs and private organizations.


Our curved Earth also aligns perfectly with all of physics.. Additionally, all of the other planets ever discovered also appear round, because that’s how gravity likes things.

If you use gravity to, say, trust your GPS to give you accurate positions and calculate trajectories, then that same force will form material the size of the Earth into a ball.

Flat earthers are not persuaded by scientists or anything else as they just mistrust scientists and world powers. They are beyond reason.

 

[bullet]

I have to say the 13ft Acolyte Plus is much to my liking, being effectively a 13 ft 2 piece if you don't bother unscrewing the butt, which incidentally fits extremely well with no play and the join is invisible.
It's also probably the only rod I've ever bought that comes with a decent bag/carrier.

 

[sam vimes]

I have to say the 13ft Acolyte Plus is much to my liking, being effectively a 13 ft 2 piece if you don't bother unscrewing the butt, which incidentally fits extremely well with no play and the join is invisible.
It's also probably the only rod I've ever bought that comes with a decent bag/carrier.

I'm guessing you mean the Acolyte Compact Plus rather than the Acolyte Plus.

 

[tigger]

To prove the earth is round an experiment is needed from a very high elevation.

You might not be able to mount a scientific investigation to your nearest mountain peak. But there is something you can do to witness the curvature of the Earth in the comfort of your own backyard, You just have to be lucky.


During a lunar eclipse, the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, allowing the Earth to cast its shadow on the moon. That shadow is always, always always a circle, no matter where you are on the planet, no matter the timing of the eclipse. Always..


The only way to always cast a circular shadow is if the thing casting the shadow — in this case, the Earth — is a globe. It’s just a matter of geometry.


And that’s not to mention the countless photographs taken of Earth by orbiting satellites and eyewitness testimonies from astronauts hailing from dozens of different countries, space programs and private organizations.


Our curved Earth also aligns perfectly with all of physics.. Additionally, all of the other planets ever discovered also appear round, because that’s how gravity likes things.

If you use gravity to, say, trust your GPS to give you accurate positions and calculate trajectories, then that same force will form material the size of the Earth into a ball.

Flat earthers are not persuaded by scientists or anything else as they just mistrust scientists and world powers. They are beyond reason.

Mike, everything you have mentioned I did to my m8, plus lots more and my m8 had an instant and very believable answer. As I said flat earthers have a answer for everything, quite annoying to be honest lol.

 

[mikench]

Flat earthers just believe in the flat earth theory because of mistrust. It’s like saying there is no god. Logic , common sense and reason would say emphatically that there wasn’t but that doesn’t stop millions believing the contrary. Warped logic, false and implausible beliefs are not easy to dispel. The answer is not to bother. Insanity is what it is.

 

[tigger]

Flat earthers just belief in the flat earth theory because of mistrust. It’s like saying there is no god. Logic , common sense and reason would say emphatically that there wasn’t but that doesn’t stop millions believing the contrary. Warped logic, false and implausible beliefs are not easy to dispel. The answer is not to bother. Insanity is what it is.

Strangely, he belives in god, infact he p!$$es me off as he has gone radicl.
He is a bible basher...and flat as £uck earther LOL.

I'm no bible basher but do belive in god.

 

[bullet]

I'm guessing you mean the Acolyte Compact Plus rather than the Acolyte Plus.

Yes, sorry, that's the one

 

[markcw]

To prove the earth is round an experiment is needed from a very high elevation.

You might not be able to mount a scientific investigation to your nearest mountain peak. But there is something you can do to witness the curvature of the Earth in the comfort of your own backyard, You just have to be lucky.


During a lunar eclipse, the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, allowing the Earth to cast its shadow on the moon. That shadow is always, always always a circle, no matter where you are on the planet, no matter the timing of the eclipse. Always..


The only way to always cast a circular shadow is if the thing casting the shadow — in this case, the Earth — is a globe. It’s just a matter of geometry.


And that’s not to mention the countless photographs taken of Earth by orbiting satellites and eyewitness testimonies from astronauts hailing from dozens of different countries, space programs and private organizations.


Our curved Earth also aligns perfectly with all of physics.. Additionally, all of the other planets ever discovered also appear round, because that’s how gravity likes things.

If you use gravity to, say, trust your GPS to give you accurate positions and calculate trajectories, then that same force will form material the size of the Earth into a ball.

Flat earthers are not persuaded by scientists or anything else as they just mistrust scientists and world powers. They are beyond reason.

The Earth is Round ??? !!!!!
????????

 

[108831]

The earth must be flat,because i've fell off it too many times when I was younger clinging to a pint glass....

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Strange responses by some that think this is new gimmick, and others who think that it won't work, and someone who thinks they can set up a 3 piece rod quicker. These "compact" rods have been around for a number of years now. I have have had the series 7 version and currently have the IM9 Classic and Finesse versions for a number of years ... Certainly not a gimmick or a compromise, just good old fashioned convenience when wanting a 13ft rod. Drennan.do this kind of thing suoerbly

 

[sam vimes]

Strange responses by some that think this is new gimmick

Take another look, this is not the way that Drennan have made their "compact" rods. In that respect it is new, for Drennan at least.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Apologies .. my mistake

 

[chipbuttee]

I use a Drennan telescopic landing net handle haven't had a problem but do carefully clean the handle and telescopic section fully after use making sure there is no detritus to jam it up. Also have their 13ft float acolyte plus compact with separate screw handle section an Excellent rod and so useful cannot fault it for tench, chub, bream etc . Frankly for me Drennan would really have to pull something out of the bag to make me consider changing. *Update after 9 and a bit months the Drennan telescopic net handle stopped working I did not have an easy time of getting it replaced! under warranty!!. The replacement is still in use but does not work properly , so for me I certainly would Avoid their telescopic handle rod.

 

[John Aston]

I am the man who went to buy a 12'Acolyte Ultra , expecting it to be 3 piece . I was in my MX5 - not a big car - and thought that with a bit of careful fiddling I'd fit it in with the top up - it was a wet day. I turned the rod into a 3 piece 5 minutes after buying it. Worse still, the firm I asked to repair it took my money but didn't do the job - so I had to take them to court , and then I had to send the bloody bailiffs in...

Anyway , I am bemused about the thinking behind rod sectioning . In the Olden Days , the mantra was the fewer the better , but things changed . Every fly rod I 've bought since 2000 is 4 piece, and they range from 10ft to 6ft , and the action of all is perfect . Which sort of goes against the grain of popular wisdom , 80s style.

I have bought two 11' Drennans recently - but , once bitten twice shy , I took the Hyundai ...

 

[chipbuttee]

Having used the Drennan telescopic extending landing net handle and found it wanting!, the handle stopped locking properly after 9 months I certainly have misgivings about that rod's telescopic handle. I did get a replacement for the net handle but it was no easy matter! the second is still in use but no longer works properly. I do have the Drennan screw on handle rod (two in fact) that has for me proved to be a real delight and a superb rod very handy when setting up as well.

 

[nottskev]

Having used the Drennan telescopic extending landing net handle and found it wanting!, the handle stopped locking properly after 9 months I certainly have misgivings about that rod's telescopic handle. I did get a replacement for the net handle but it was no easy matter! the second is still in use but no longer works properly. I do have the Drennan screw on handle rod (two in fact) that has for me proved to be a real delight and a superb rod very handy when setting up as well.

Is this the Specimen one? I think there was a thread on here about "servicing" the mechanism. If anyone has cleaned theirs, I'd be grateful for he details again. I've been using one for a couple of years with no problem, but it would be handy to know.

 

[mikench]

This link to a thread on another forum may help Kev.

Drennan twistlock won't lock!

I have a relatively new Drennan twistlock 3m landing net pole. Just recently it has stopped locking. I have taken it apart and cleaned the inside of the tube but no luck. I suspect that I am not the first to have this problem. Any ideas anyone? Cheers. Steve

barbel.co.uk

 

[Alan Whitty]

The super specialist handles mustn't be over tightened, it is also better to tilt the handle upwards from the net as sediment gets into the telescopic part when you close it, obviously drying the male before closing the handle also lengthens the life span of it, but eventually the plastic grommet thingy will wear out, then you have to take said grommet to your Drennan dealer and get it replaced, its a shame but I think Drennan have just copped out of sorting a decent locking mechanism, the Darent valley handle is much cheaper and guaranteed for life I believe and it works for a lot longer...

 

[seth49]

I’ve had my Drennan super specialist twist lock handle, for over twenty years, never had a problem with it, I take it apart about twice a year, clean it and put some grease on the locking piece, as said don’t over tighten it, and it works well.

i would replace it if anything did happen to it, I like it that much.

 

[markcw]

Get the acolyte landing net handle you won't be disappointed ,