The collaboration between Cresta and Michael Zammataro has resulted in two feeder rods in the famous Identity series. Michael’s many years of experience as a feeder angler, both at home and abroad, has given him a wealth of knowledge about many different types of water and species. As a true all-rounder, bream fishing on distance and rivers is certainly Michael’s specialty. The Identity ZXT distance feeders have now been developed for this type of fishing. In order to be able to cast comfortably and accurately over long distances, the highest quality components have been used in the development of these rods, resulting in a very fast action. In addition, the playing characteristics are an essential feature for Michael. These rods offer the right amount of action in the top and middle sections, allowing you to land big fish with confidence, even with relatively light material. The stiffness in the butt section provides optimum control and also ensures direct contact with the feeder when striking. The lacquer coating is applied directly to the high modulus Japanese carbon blank, without a covering layer of paint, resulting in exceptional good balance and light weight. The lightweight Seaguide guides, carefully distributed throughout the blank, also contribute to this effect. The division into 3 equal parts, including the tip, and the positioning of the start guide on the handle section ensure optimum ease of transport. The tips have 6 lightweight, size-matched guides. The double-leg design keeps the line away from the carbon during the cast, reducing the friction. The red color is applied over a length of 30mm on each tip for optimum visibility, with the colored wrapping on the last guide indicating the different weight classes. The handle features a Fuji reel holder with foam padding and is finished with high grade cork and foam on the bottom part. The handle is designed in a traditional round shape in a comfortable diameter, offering grip and confidence. The length of the handle, and therefore the position of the real seat, is specifically chosen for a optimum power transfer to the feeder during the cast. With a casting weight of 40-100g and a length of 4.0m the ZXT 400 is very versatile. With the light 1.5oz tip supplied, this rod can certainly be used for distance fishing for roach and skimmers. The 2.0 and 3.0 oz tops are perfect to target bream on distance and flowing water. With a casting weight of 60-120g and a length of 4.1m, the ZXT 410 is ideal for long distances and strong flowing waters where the line pressure is high. The included 2.0oz tip is ideal for relatively calm conditions and all types of fish. The 3.0oz tip is ideal for long distance fishing, while the 4.0oz tip is perfect for rivers.