Century C2-D Command Distance 13ft 3.75lb SIC Size 50

The Century C2-D (Command Distance) has been born out of the success of the Century C2 with some anglers asking us to manufacture a more powerful big brother. When Century launched the C2 it quickly became established as the bench mark standard for an all-round carp rod due to; fish playing ability, light weight modern build, quick tip recovery and ability to be used in close margins and distances which suit most venues. The C2 remains that ultimate all round rod but it was never designed as a casting rod in the FMA/SP/FMJ grouping, hence the requests we received to have a Distance Casting version and the launch of the C2-D. This new 13’ 3.75lb rod is suited to casting 3.5oz – 5oz leads.

Performance wise Century have not held back. We have used modern HPR materials which has resulted in an overall 31% rod weight saving vs previous generation casting rods from Century such as the FMA 13’. The rod is slimmer diameter in the butt section than the SP and has a standard overlap joint rather than reverse fit joint of the FMA. Some of that rod weight saving has come from the use of Titanium K guides but also the cosmetically stunning matt black aluminium finishing touches such as the Alps reelseat which we have laser engraved with C2-D graphics. If you would prefer a standard set of Century SiC size 50 guides fitted that is the alternative build option you can request in place of the Titanium K guide size 40 guides.

They have designed this rod with a softer and more compressible butt than the FMA but at the same time given it a more powerful tip. This gives the rod a more consistent whole rod loadup during the cast which makes the rod very suited to casting long ranges even when shock leaders are banned. Casting a 4oz lead using 0.35/15lb mono at 165+ yards on larger venues is a scenario which can be achieved with this rod. That ability using mono does not stop the rods outright potential when shock leaders are allowed and 200+ yards is well within the rods capability. These are long distances and less common scenarios for most anglers, Century are not saying that the rod is only suited for this long casting application but it’s nice to know the rod has the built in capability to do it when required.