Aimed at the roving pike angler who needs a proper deadbait rod in a compact form, the Skeater Extracta is a five-model three-section range available in 9ft and 10ft. The three-piece construction packs each rod down to a fraction of its fishing length, making it practical for travelling to venues on foot, by bike or in a rucksack without a full-length rod bag.
All four deadbait models share the same core build: X-Grade mixed-modulus carbon blank with a matte finish, black Seaguide lined guides, a graphite DPS 17 reel seat topped with black and grey camouflage EVA, and a Japanese shrink rubber handle. A green protective sleeve is included with every rod.
Casting weights run from 75-100g on the 9ft 2.5lb up to 100-140g on the 10ft 3.5lb XS. The fifth model is a dedicated catfish version at 10ft 4.5lb covering 135-160g, which gets an uprated heavy-duty DBP 20 reel seat and an extended EVA foregrip to suit catfish-specific setups.
The Extracta sits alongside the Chaser in the Skeater range with the compact form factor rather than a step up in blank grade being the key distinction between the two.
| Lengths | 9ft, 10ft |
| Feature | What this means |
|---|---|
| Construction: 3-Section Multi-Piece (Tele-Style), Compact Transport Length | Three sections rather than the standard two means the Extracta packs down to a much shorter transport length than a conventional deadbait rod. This makes it practical for anglers who travel to venues by bike or public transport, or who want a rod that fits easily in a car boot or rucksack without a full-length rod bag. |
| Blank: X-Grade Mixed-Modulus Carbon, Matte Finish | Skeater use their X-Grade mixed-modulus carbon across the Extracta range, the same material designation used in the Chaser Pro. The matte finish reduces light reflection on the bank, which can be useful when fishing clear, shallow water for pressured fish. |
| Guides: Black Seaguide Lined Guides | Seaguide is an established guide brand used across a wide range of predator and sea rods. The black finish matches the overall matte aesthetic of the blank. Compatible with both mono and braid mainlines. |
| Reel Seat: Graphite DPS 17 with Camouflage EVA (Catfish model: Heavy-Duty DBP 20) | The four deadbait models use the DPS 17 graphite seat, topped with a black and grey camouflage EVA collar. The dedicated catfish model steps up to a DBP 20 heavy-duty seat to handle the larger reels typically used in catfish fishing. |
| Handle: Japanese Shrink Rubber Tube | Japanese shrink rubber is a grip material applied as a tube over the handle section. It gives a slim profile compared to full-length cork or duplon handles, which keeps the overall weight and bulk of the rod down to suit the roving angler. |
| Available Models: 9ft 2.5lb (75-100g) / 9ft 3lb XS (90-120g) / 10ft 3lb (90-120g) / 10ft 3.5lb XS (100-140g) / 10ft 4.5lb Catfish (135-160g) | Five models covering deadbait pike and catfish fishing. The two 9ft versions suit close-range and roving work. The 10ft 3lb and 3.5lb XS cover standard pike deadbait distances. The 10ft 4.5lb catfish model has an extended EVA foregrip and uprated reel seat for catfish-specific setups. |
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Two lengths: 9ft and 10ft. There are two 9ft models (2.5lb and 3lb XS) and three 10ft models (3lb, 3.5lb XS and a dedicated 4.5lb catfish version). All are three-section rods that pack down to a short transport length.
Not strictly telescopic — it is a three-section multi-piece rod where sections assemble via spigot joints. Telescopic rods collapse inward on themselves. The Extracta breaks into three separate pieces, which gives a similar compact transport advantage but with a conventional joined construction.
It varies by model. The 9ft 2.5lb covers 75-100g. The 9ft 3lb XS and 10ft 3lb both handle 90-120g. The 10ft 3.5lb XS is rated 100-140g. The catfish model at 10ft 4.5lb covers 135-160g.
The main difference is construction. The Chaser is a standard 2-piece rod; the Extracta is a 3-section rod with a shorter transport length. Both are priced similarly at around £62.99. The Extracta uses X-Grade mixed-modulus carbon while the Chaser uses 30T through-action carbon.
One model specifically: the 10ft 4.5lb rated at 135-160g with a heavy-duty DBP 20 reel seat and extended EVA foregrip. The other four models in the range are deadbait pike rods.
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