Only one small diameter tube for an elasticated top kit. Solved this minor problem by nabbing a bigger tube out the garage. The good news, however, is that the latest version is formed around the same mandrel as the original, and that means The Edge Monster oozes strength, and I could pile on the pressure – not perfect, admittedly, but it will still perform perfectly well if you don’t want to splash out for the complete new model. I still find it hard to believe how much fun I’ve had with a pole at the bottom price point for a pole of reasonable quality.

All goods which are supplied by us and sent outside the UK are not covered by the manufacturers usual warranty. For example if you buy a rod or pole and a section breaks within the UK warranty period we cannot claim against our supplier as their warranty is only valid inside the UK. We would always suggest that you insure expensive items against damage during use in case of breakages. If you’re wondering why Preston didn’t simply release an extension section for the original pole, let me explain – and at the same time dole out some well-deserved praise to the company for not merely releasing a random butt section to achieve that extra length. The reason is quite simple – for some time Preston had been inundated with requests to bring out a longer 10m version of the Edge Monster to give that bit more reach along the bank and enable you to fish up against the next platform along on most commercial waters. Any modification to sections would invalidate your warranty. For example, drilling kits for puller systems would be considered as modification, even if the sections have reinforcement to allow this, it is at your risk! Fitting nose cones would also be considered as modification. Our ambition is to provide our customers with a friendly experience which is convenient, great value and hassle free.

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YOU might say the Preston Innovations 8.5m Edge Monster Margin is the David Attenborough of poles – everybody loves it!

Accidental damage or misuse is not covered. For example damage caused by crushing, incorrectly fitted section or impact damage would not be considered for replacement. If you start on topkit plus 3 for a few trips and then add the butt section after you are used to the feel of a pole, you will find it very pleasant to handle, although its heavy compared to a top end pole at the same length , the balance is very good.

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This, as everyone who fishes them will tell you, is a great area in which to target really big fish, especially during the last hour of a match, or during the late afternoon/early evening if you’re on a bag-up pleasure session. Preston Innovations is a match fishing specialist, which means that all its products are designed with the aim of catching the most fish. The brand is regularly verified by the bestselling angling magazines up and down the country and is a huge name in the industry. The brand demands quality and practicality and is supported by the expertise of the biggest names in match fishing. For use in conjunction with the Preston Edge Monster 8.5m Margin Pole, the super strong, ultra-rigid Top 2 kit from Preston Innovations is designed to help you extract hard fighting carp from the margins. The first thing I wanted to test was whether that extra stiffness had turned the Edge Monster from the UK’s best-selling margin pole into an elongated broom handle, with all the balance of Humpty Dumpty attempting to sit on the wall after a heavy night out on the town! I can allay your fears straight away on that score. Unlike many pole top sections, the Preston Innovations Top 2 Kit is sold already fitted with revolutionary Roller Pulla system and comes pre-fitted with a PTFE bush.

This is indeed a whopper-stopper of a margin pole, but it still has some finesse across its top sections.If you want to dip your toe into pole fishing the Monster margin is the ideal starter pole, I’ve used one of the top kits with Drennan 6-8 bungee set not to tight and dont bump off many silvers, and landed some real lumps as well. Having fished it at its full 10m length, with the mini extension fitted into the end of the new butt section, I’d agree that it’s been stiffened up through its mid-sections.