Sportex Nova RS-3 ULR

The UL Rod of the Nova RS-3 Series

The Sportex Nova RS-3 ULR is the lightest rod in the third generation of the Nova RS Series - a dedicated ultralight rod built around perch fishing with small, lightweight lures. The slim, lightweight blank made from high-quality, resilient Toray High Performance Carbon delivers precise feedback, a fast action and a notably strong backbone, giving you excellent lure control, outstanding bite detection and reliable hook-setting power. Light UL lures can be presented accurately, and even the gentlest tap comes through clearly. That backbone not only helps drive the hook home - it also gives you the confidence to play larger bonus fish without issues. The action is Medium and perfectly suited to perch fishing: from the tip down to roughly mid-blank the rod loads smoothly, cushioning the fight, before transitioning into a stiff, powerful backbone. This combination keeps bite detection sharp while ensuring perch - with their notoriously soft mouths - rarely tear free. The high recovery speed of the blank also catapults small lures out with real authority, so the Nova RS-3 ULR impresses on the cast as much as it does in hand.

Quality and Value in Equal Measure

The Sportex Nova RS-3 rods are built on premium Toray High Performance Carbon blanks, optimised specifically for perch fishing. Only the first section of the blank above the handle is finished with lacquer; the rest is left uncoated to keep weight to a minimum and preserve the fast, responsive action. The blanks are fitted with a lightweight SiC ring set that pairs well with thin braids and helps achieve long casting distances. The handle is an EVA split grip, which contributes to the low overall weight of the rod. The solid VSS reel seat sits comfortably in the hand and holds a fixed spool reel securely. A Seaguide D-Hook keeper is mounted on the blank so you can clip your lure in place during a break - its low-profile design means it barely registers when you have your finger on the blank. The Nova RS-3 rods continue to deliver on quality in their third generation, and offer excellent value for money.

Key Features:

• Spinning rod / two-piece rod / ultralight rod
• Slim, premium Toray High Performance Carbon blank
• Fast action with strong backbone
• Action matched to the intended use
• Direct feedback
• Maximum lure control
• Outstanding bite detection
• Reliable hook-setting power
• SiC ring set
• EVA split grip
• VSS reel seat
• Seaguide D-Hook keeper
• Designed specifically for refined perch fishing
• Excellent value for money