This is a 'pole only' which is perfect for customers with previous UK model poles as all sections are compatible.
The Garbolino Essential Match delivers exceptional performance at an outstanding price, making it the ideal choice for match anglers seeking genuine value without compromising on quality.
As part of Garbolino's Super Competition Series, the Essential Match has been developed to offer impressive performance at every price point. Constructed from premium High Modulus Japanese Toray Carbon, it combines advanced materials with Garbolino's renowned engineering expertise to produce a pole that is lightweight, rigid and exceptionally well balanced.
By positioning the balance point closer to the angler, Garbolino has significantly reduced downforce, creating a pole that feels lighter in the hand and remains comfortable to fish with throughout long sessions. The increased rigidity reduces bounce, delivers a faster and more positive response, improves bite-to-hook-up conversion, offers outstanding rig control and helps minimise angler fatigue.
Drawing on more than 80 years of pole-building experience, Garbolino designs and manufactures its own mandrels, giving complete control over every stage of production. Combined with continuous innovation and a deep understanding of modern match fishing, the Essential Match provides the performance, reliability and value expected from one of Europe's leading pole manufacturers.
Package
- 16M POLE (Match K2 in pole),
- 2 x mini extensions
- Complete with Garbolino Pole Hardcase
Features
- Woven carbon reinforcement at every joint and high-stress area for exceptional tensile and flexural strength, maximising durability where it's needed most.
- Impact Dampening Resin technology bonds the carbon fibres to provide long-lasting performance and reliability.
- Exclusive Garbolino mandrels designed by their French engineering team for maximum precision.
- Fast taper profile delivers outstanding rigidity, responsiveness, and superb balance.
- Ultra-smooth Slip & Slide finish ensures effortless shipping in all weather conditions.
- All top kits are pre-bushed and ready to fish straight from the holdall.
- Garbolino's exclusive Puller Bush System fitted to all puller kits for smooth, efficient elastic control.
- EVA nose cones fitted to all No.3 sections for added protection.
- Joint alignment arrows ensure perfect section alignment for maximum stiffness and performance.
- Grip Stop 3D-printed butt graphics provide enhanced grip and handling.
- Fully compatible with recent Garbolino UK pole ranges and top kits.
- Available in an incredible UK commercial fishing 11 KIT package, or as a Base Pack for anglers wishing to build a bespoke package or upgrade an existing Garbolino pole.
- Supplied in a premium Garbolino Deluxe Holdall for safe transport and storage.
Pole Warranty link
We have listed information below which explains what is covered under your manufacturers pole warranty. This is intended to help you understand what may or may not be covered and in no way affects you statuary rights under the sale of goods act or any other current legislation.
- Pole warranty (UK only) is time limited from date of purchase and varies according to manufacturer. It is not based on how many times you may have used the pole or when you started to use it.
- Always keep your proof of purchase.
- Pole warranty (UK only) covers manufacturing faults or material defects only.
- 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.
- 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.
- Benwick Sports may in certain circumstances agree to change sections if we feel it is a genuine warranty claim. If we are unsure we will return the section to the manufacturer for them to make the final decision. If we advise you that it may not covered under warranty and you wish us to return a section to the manufacturer for a second opinion then you may be liable for both the sending and return postage from the manufacturer if they refuse a warranty claim. All poles sold mail order the customer is expected to return the section to us at there own cost for inspection. Any replacement sections would be sent free of charge.
- Consequential loss as the result of a section breakage is not covered under warranty. For example if a section breaks and you were to lose a top kit this would not be covered under warranty.
- We always advise customers to insure poles against accidental damage or loss.
- 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 in doubt please feel free to contact us first and discuss any of the above points.