A really strong cross wind was needed for Alan Scotthorne and the Drennan design team to properly evaluate the merits of the latest prototype pole.  Typically, the complete design process will require several such prototypes being made, and involve numerous modifications to tapers, wall thicknesses and grades of carbon pre-peg.

This latest model behaved very well and proved easy to manage even in the strong cross-wind. Alan requires only one or two small modifications before he will begin fishing this new pole and trialling it under a variety of conditions.