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Catfish Sumo · Rods
Catfish Sumo Casting Rod, 7.5 ft, Medium-Heavy, Fiberglass, 2-Piece
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Style: Casting Catfish Rod
- Casting Catfish Rod
- Spinning Catfish Rod
- Item weight
- 113.4 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 49 x 3 x 1 inches
Quick take
Medium-heavy fiberglass catfish rod with sensitive tip and heavy backbone for night fishing.
The Chop Stick is a 7.5-foot, two-piece medium-heavy casting rod built around catfish. A high-visibility tip makes bites easy to spot, and the 13-inch fighting handle gives you leverage on big blues and flatheads. It handles 10-50 lb line and 1-4 oz baits, so it suits bank, boat and trolling setups.
Best for
- Catfish fishing at night on banks and piers
- Detecting bites with the high-visibility florescent tip
- Blue, flathead, and channel catfish up to 50 lb
Skip if
- You fish for other species
- You need ultralight sensitivity
Strengths
- Sensitive tip detects subtle catfish bites in darkness
- Heavy backbone self-sets circle hooks on big fish
- EVA foam grip stays comfortable in wet conditions
Trade-offs
- Fiberglass is heavier than graphite for all-night fishing
- 2-piece design requires assembly at the water
- Medium-fast action limits presentation finesse
Fishing fit
- Species
- Catfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Bottom fishing
- Live bait
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | catfish rod |
|---|---|
| Pieces | 2 |
| Material | Fiberglass |
| Action | Medium-fast |
| Line rating | 10-50 lb |
| Lure weight | 1-4 oz |
Facts
| Rod length | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
How it compares
| Product | Rod length | Rod power |
|---|---|---|
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