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Century Sling Shot Series Rods
Century Sling Shot Series Rods

The Century Sling Shot Series rods are moderate fast crisp action rods. They are designed for long distance plugs and baits. The moderately fast action combined with a quick recovery allows for the Sling Shot series rods to have optimum performance. These rods with their maximum distance as well as ...fish fighting ability make these rods a perfect match with aerodynamic plugs and bait.

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Popularity: 2228
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Century is worth the moeny, yes a tsunami can do the job, but this brings that extra confidence needed when fishing the surf

Bassmaster
2 years ago

great stuff

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Sling shot

JG
4 years ago

The lightest 12.5 ft rod I have ever fished. I hold it for hours surf fishing. Incredible rod. IMO it is worth every cent!!! Definitely recommend this rod.

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Ss1208

617
4 years ago

What a nice stick. Great strong whip. Very light. Use at canal. A beast.

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Better than you can imagine

Chase
6 years ago

these rods are amazing. i looked at the price and though no way i would ever spend that much, but then i went to hatteras jack. ryan white let me actually go out and use this rod in the surf for a day and it had me sold. every surf rod in the line up is unbelievable

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Perfect Surf Rods

Alex
6 years ago

honestly, century makes the best surf rod in the world IMO. they cast better than any other rod i've used, have great back bone and even better durability. I have both the 10' 6" and 11' sling shot models and have used both for years without a hiccup. best rods on the market.

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The best rod i ever used

Xai
6 years ago

this rod is awesome for canal fishing
i have it paired with a van stall reel and this combo is great for pulling in stripers

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Wow!!! Hands down best surf rod I have ever used and owned

Michael
6 years ago

This surf rod is extremely light and versatile. The distance this rod can cast is outstanding, loads up nice and casts a mile. I have thrown 1/2oz bucktails to 4oz of lead and a chunk with this rod and it handles it well. First time chunking with this rod and I landed a sandbar shark. Paired it with a quantum Cabo 50, can cast all day and not have any fatigue in my arm or shoulder.… read more I highly recommend this for anyone looking to make a step up to a high end surf rod, I'm glad I did and will never ever regret it. Don't let the price deter you, it's WELL WORTH IT!!!!!!!! We all know you pay for what you get in the fishing industry, so why not treat yourself with this?!?!? Go for it

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Just what I was looking for...

Mark M.
7 years ago

Nice rod...casts a mile & handles 1 to 3 ounce lures with ease. I use it exclusively for top waters and paired it with a Shimano Ultegra 5500 - nice combination! Service was excellent, my goto online supplier!

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Excelent service

John
7 years ago

The rod was not in stock would ship from Century in 5 to 10 days to Tackledirect, in six days I recieved the rod know that service. This is why I purchase all my surf fishing supplies from tackledirect.

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So Far So Good!

Mark B.
7 years ago

After doing a lot of research I decided to try out a Century brand product...and went with the SS1145, it will be used exclusively for tossing top waters and small metals. Once I made the decision to buy I
needed to find a retailer - I am just getting back into surf fishing now that I am semi-retired but haven't stayed current with distributors and retailers over the years.… read more So, more research, when I found Tackle
Direct. Loved the product videos and selection - long story short I ordered from them (and a couple weeks later a new Penn Torque spinning reel) and the experience was perfect. Rod (and later the reel)
arrived on time and in perfect condition...very impressed with the packaging used, actually took me over 20 minutes to open the rod tube! Anyway - this is more of a review of Tackle Direct's competence
as winter has sit in here in the northeast and I wasn't able to use the new rod and reel this Fall...but have already been doing tons of research on hot spots for next season!

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1265 SLING SHOT ROD

William
8 years ago

perfect surf rod, nice weight, balance and feel. Should cast a long way.

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Great rod

Clay
8 years ago

Excellent rod for fishing the Cape Cod Canal....won't fatigue you casting/jigging and has the backbone to turn large stripers in heavy current

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Sling Shot SS 1265

Cary
8 years ago

I was searching for the perfect distance rod for the Canal and some of the other spots I fish. This rod delivers the distance. Surprisingly, the lightness & tip "play" lets you work pencils & other lures all the way back & that, not the terrific distance, is what I like most about these rods.

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Light rod

Db
9 years ago

It is very light weight rod..
I pair with vs 200 and vs 150
both balance well.
I like little stiffer rod, but sling shot is very light.


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Century Sling Shot Series Rods Questions and Answers

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Asked by joseph Monaco 2 years ago

9  6 sling century sling shot

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Joseph, The Century SS1145 Sling Shot Rod has a rod weight of 11.2oz. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>

Asked by David 7 years ago

What is the warranty the manufacture provides and along with is it transferable should I sell or give the rod after purchase?

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John 7 years ago

Century offers a one-year no-questions-asked warranty. The warranty is not transferable however they offer a reduced cost replacement for the lifetime of the rod which is transferable.

Asked by Jim 7 years ago

Does this 5pc takedown surf rod come with a manufacturers takedown case or tube and sock

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Donald 7 years ago

This rod does not come with a case or sock.

Asked by Luis 7 years ago

the rod are 50/50 split

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Donald 7 years ago

This series of rod does have a 50/50 split.

Asked by YVES 6 years ago

Hi, would like to know the weight for ss1145 9'6.thank you

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Devon 6 years ago

Our scale says 9.6 oz.

Asked by John 6 years ago

Could you give the weight of the SS 1506?

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Donald 6 years ago

The Century SS1506 Sling Shot Rod weighs 1 lb 2.4 oz.

Asked by Eddie Rosado 6 years ago

how much weight the 1327?

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Donald 6 years ago

The Century Sling Shot 1327 weighs 14.4 oz.

Asked by Brandon 6 years ago

I was wondering , for the 50/50 split for the handles. Which image does it apply to? I was looking to purchase the SS1449 but I really don’t like the the handle in the image it’s set on. Or does the 50/50 split handle looks just like the image on SS14

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Donald 6 years ago

The SS1449 has the handle that is similar to the picture of the SS1449C rod.

Asked by frankie gonzalez 5 years ago

Is the SS 1327 a true 50/50 split?

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Rebecca 5 years ago

Yes, it is a 50/50 split.

Asked by SAMUEL M UMAYAS 4 years ago

Hello! What is the measurement from butt end to top of reel seat on the ss1506 ?

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Rebecca Redington 4 years ago

It measures 29 1/4 Inches from the butt of the rod to top of the reel seat. 

Asked by Kyle 3 years ago

Hi. I have a Penn Slammer III 10500 we fish white sturgeon from shore wonder what your recommendation is for<p>Rod?</p>

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Alex T 3 years ago

I would recommend a 10'-11' Heavy rated rod. the SS1329 in this model Century rod would  work but may be on the heavy side.<p>I would recommend looking into the ODM Jigster or Frontier X model rods would be perfect for your fishing application</p>

Asked by Charles R Jordan 3 years ago

Is the ss1145 9'6" century rod a 50/ 50 split or 70/ 30.Thanks.....Chuck 

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Austin Kearney 3 years ago

The ss1145 9'6" is a 50/50 split. 

Asked by joseph Monaco 2 years ago

weight of 9  6 inch  rod <p><br /></p>

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Joseph, The Century SS1145 Sling Shot Rod has a rod weight of 11.2 ounces. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines.</span>

Asked by joseph Monaco 2 years ago

ss1145  weight   the 9  6 

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Joe, The Century SS1145 Sling Shot Rod has a weight of 11.2oz. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>

Asked by joseph Monaco 2 years ago

on the 8  6  sling shot whats the difference   c      or    s  mean ??

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Joseph, The SS1025C refers to the SlingShot 1025 Casting model. The SS1025 referes to the SlingShot 1025 Spinning model. The C indicates that it's a casting rod. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </sp

Asked by joseph Monaco 2 years ago

how much does 8 6 weigh

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Joseph, According to Century rods, The Century SS1025 and SS1025C Sling Shot Rods weight approximately between 6oz -7oz. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>

Asked by Islam 4 years ago

Hi Team, what is the best pair reel for the <a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/century-ss1327-sling-shot-rod.html" style="white-space: normal; text-decoration-line: none; background-color: rgb(236, 237, 239); color: rgb(51, 122, 183); font-family: Aria

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Bernie De Graaf 4 years ago

Hello Islam, the Shimano Ultegra ci4+ surf spinning reel in the 5500 would pair well with the 11 foot Century Sling Shot. Another option would be the 8000 size Shimano Saragosa. 

Asked by joseph Monaco 2 years ago

ss1025 sling shot how much does it weigh ?

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Huy - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Joseph, The Century Slingshot SS1025 or the 8ft 6in configuration comes in at a weight of around 4.4oz. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with! Tight lines!</span>

Asked by sebas 6 years ago

Would the 13' xx-heavy be able to handle blacktip and big tarpon?

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Bernie 6 years ago

The century rod will work great for your needs and the xx heavy will have plenty of backbone for tarpon and blacktip.

Asked by Tom 6 years ago

Can these rods be built custom? Sliding reel seat for example?

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Bernie 6 years ago

Hello Tom, that question may be better suited for the manufacture here is the phone number for Century 252-987-2428.

Asked by Yves P. 6 years ago

Hi, would like to know the rod weight 9f 1267s. thank you

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Bernie 6 years ago

Hello Yves, there isn't a 9 foot model but the model you specified are the 10'6" sling shots.

Asked by Johnny 5 years ago

Hi I'm untested in the sling shot 1145c but My question is if I lower the reel-seat to a 22inch to a comfortable arm reach of cast, how much will that effect to Rod balance or performance of the rod??? Its for my son who is 5'5ft tall

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Bernie 5 years ago

It may affect the way the rod loads but not enough to make a difference in casting.

Asked by Johnny 5 years ago

Hello again. Please tell me the difference between a 50-50 rod to a 60-40 rod ???

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Bernie 5 years ago

The only difference is the split of the rod the 60/40 is going to feel more like a one piece rod.

Asked by John 5 years ago

What's the stock handle measurement from butt to middle of reel seat for the 9'6" SS spinning rod. Thanks.

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Bernie 5 years ago

22 1/2 inches

Asked by John 5 years ago

Hello Again............what's the stock handle measurement from the end of the butt to the middle of the reel seat for the 8'6" SS model? Thanks so much!

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Bernie 5 years ago

16 1/2 inches

Asked by Tane 5 years ago

Century rodss1505 is 50/50 split?

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Bernie 5 years ago

It is a 50/50 split

Asked by omark 5 years ago

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Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

<p><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);font-family:Roboto, arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap;">1560 está girando 1560c está fundiendo, ambos están clasificados hasta 10 onzas de peso del señuelo</span><br /></p>

Asked by Gunther 5 years ago

Hi again, on the sling shot 9'6 casting. What is the measurement size the butt handle in case I replace it? Thank you 

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Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

That model is currently out of stock when it becomes available we'll be able to get a measurement for you 

Asked by DIma 5 years ago

Does the Symbol "#" means braided line? <br><p><br></p><p>Thx</p>

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Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

# equals pound 

Asked by Luis Torres 5 years ago

Is this surprise 50/50 split

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Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

1208 to 1209 1328 to 1329 1449 and 1025 are all 70/30 splits the rest are 50/50 

Asked by Max Wong 4 years ago

Hi. Can you tell me what is the weight of the 1265? Thanks.

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Ethan 4 years ago

0.8lbs

Asked by Jesse G. 4 years ago

How many guides are on the SS1265?  What are the sizes of each of the guides on the SS1265?  Thank you in advance.

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Bernie De Graaf 4 years ago

There are 7 guides