Hi-'S' Distance
The Awesome Hi-'S' 200's and the Hi-‘S’ives

Free Spirit set out (some would say foolishly) to produce a rod capable of casting in excess of 200 yards with a baited rig but that had the taper, look and feel of a normal carp rod. The result after considerable testing is the Hi-'S' 200.
When Mark Hutchinson joined the Free Spirit team he came with a reputation of destroying all the carp rods he used – even boasting he could break through the excesses of casting any rod you put in front of him. Even though he has tried repeatedly he has yet to break the 200's. Built from the same 40t Low Resin Carbon as the other Hi-'S' blanks these rods have a crisp, smooth action with no 'snatch' and are still light and slim with a very fast recovery to eliminate tip bounce that cuts down distance.

With the benefit of a comparatively soft tip they are still capable of playing fish with a little care. In the right hands a very formidable specialist tool when the ultimate distance is essential.

Since the Hi-'S' 200 has been designed as an ultimate casting tool it can be difficult to load by less than the biggest of casters. Free Spirit recommend the 200's to those that can achieve extreme distances and where casting these is of paramount importance.
Free Spirit recognized the need to bridge the gap between the Hi-'S' 200's and the Hi-'S' 3 ½ lbers with a rod capable of close to 200 performance for the big caster but with easier compression so that the less capable caster would actually cast further. The Hi-'S'ive meets this criteria perfectly. The blank is still powerful in the butt to middle section but the tip has been softened to make loading easier and gives a softer tip with more cushioning effect for fish playing. Due to it's more lively tip this rod can be loaded with smaller leads down to 3oz but still take leads of 5oz and also makes it very suitable for long range PVA bag work, method feeders and mag-aligners.
Since its launch these have proved very popular and is the favourite rod of most of the Free Spirit consultants.

Words by Free Spirit

Blank Length and Test Curve

Rings - Fuji SiC Titanium K-series

Rings - Fuji SiC K-series

Rings - Fuji Alconite K-series

Rings - Alps Z Lightweight SiC

Rings - Kigan 3D Lightweight SiC

( d = double leg ) ( Ld = low double ) ( s = single leg )


Fuji K-Series
Alconites have a black colour frame
and the SiC have a gunsmoke colour frame.


Pewter coloured Kigan 3D on the left
Blue Grey coloured Alps Z on the right.

Handle Options


Picture from Free Spirit showing the
3k 3k carbon of the 'S' range in ultra matt finish and the abbriviated handle, full EVA handle, and the full cork handle options. The Hi-'S' models use the 1k-1k carbon on the blank and reel seat.
The carbon reel seat and these 3 handles options are standard on the Hi-'S' Distance rods.

Other Handle Options


DPS Naked Jap and EVA


DNPS Naked and EVA


DNPS Full EVA


DPS Full cork flare


DPS Full EVA flare


DPS Mini Jap and EVA

No extra charge for the handle options.
Other handle options are available but not illustrated such as the full Jap shrink tube, etc.

Other options are available at little or no extra cost, such as rod numbering, monogramming, line clips, etc, etc. I will discuss this with you when we talk as it is YOUR CHOICE, as it is CUSTOM BUILT.