Manufacturer: Browning
The Sniper Pole series follows on from the success of the Xitan Poles and offers inexpensive models in either 11 or 13 m length. In order to optimally match the rods to this length range, a slightly different rod core was used than with the Xitan-Z-Power Poles. However, the Power Kits 2/1 and the Kits 3/1 are interchangeable. Kits and accessories from the Xitan series can therefore be used for the Sniper series.
The Sniper Poles impress with their wonderful balance and overall low weight. It pays to develop rods specifically for this length range, and not to simply leave out hand parts on a model that must be fishable with extensions up to 16 m in length.
Of course, the entire fine whitefish and competition fishing can be covered with the sniper poles. The real domain of the snipers is in the area of powerful stip fishing, for example in waters with dense carp stocks or in strong flowing rivers for barbel or large bream, for example.
Both models are rock-solid workhorses wherever 11 m rods are required, which one would occasionally want to fish at a length of 13 m. Pleasantly stiff and also with power reserves, should a strong opponent pull a lot of elasticity from the tip. Countering no problem! The Sniper Combat is a bit lighter overall due to the higher modulated carbon mats, which is the reason for the extra price.