Gear Guide 2019
13 Fishing Fate Green
Clearwater, Florida- based 13 Fishing offers its Fate Green casting rod for 2019 that’s available in six models and is based on a Japanese 30-ton HTC3 blank, which is used to offer an ideal balance of lightweight and strength, as well as 3A Portuguese cork handles that are coupled with Evolve Engage cushioned reel seats to ensure solid casting and reliability. Tangle-free guides with zirconium inserts have also been added to ensure smooth casts.
Six models are available that can handle 6 – 12 to 10-20 lb test, range in length from 7’1” to 7’6” and come in fast action and medium, medium-light, and medium-heavy power.
MSRP: $79.99 USD, www.13fishing.com
13 Fishing
13 Fishing Fate Green
Berkley Lightning Rod Shock
Designed to be used with various types of line – including braided – Berkley’s new Lightning Rod Shock is based on a 24-ton multi-modulus carbon composite blank and comes with a new integrated reel seat with an ergonomic handle design, a textured rubber grip plus a shock-absorbing tip (to better accommodate braided lines). Additionally, stainless steel guides have been added with titanium oxide inserts, which are known to resist line grooving or cracking. It also looks good with bright colour schemes and graphics.
Nine fast-action casting rods are available in lengths from 6’ to 7’6” in medium, medium-heavy and heavy power and can accommodate lines ranging from 8 -17 lb to 12 – 25 lb test.
MSRP: $49.99 USD, www.berkley-fishing.com
Berkley
Berkley Shock
Daiwa Aird Coastal Inshore
While designed for smaller game and lighter tackle, the Aird Coastal Inshore Casting Rods still bear the strength and reliability for hefty fights when the moment strikes. Some tough, reliable appointments including the company’s Braiding-X Technology, which is used to provide a more sensitive bend (with the strength of a heavier rod), light weight aluminum oxide guides, and cork handles to offer a firm grip. Great for finesse applications, the rods are available in a variety sizes and can accommodate a wide variety of line weights.
Ten casting models are available, all offering extra fast action, line weights from 6-12 to 10-20 lb test, lure weights ranging from 1/8 to ¾ oz and rod lengths from 6’ to 7’6.”
Price: $49.99, www.daiwa.com
Daiwa
Daiwa Aird inshore
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