Baitcaster Fishing Rod 2.58 m Six-Piece 10–42 g Lure Rating 8–20 lb Line Rating

Extra Reach for Lure Fishing from the Shore

This 2.58 m baitcaster fishing rod suits anglers who want more reach from the shore and a rod that still fits easily in the car. It weighs 160 g and breaks down into six sections with a packed length of 48 cm. The 10–42 g lure rating gives you room to fish a compact spoon, cast a heavier metal lure or work a weighted softbait.

Key Features

• 2.58 m assembled length gives you more reach to guide a lure around shoreline weed or rocks on the retrieve.
• Six separate sections pack down to 48 cm for travel and storage.
• Trigger-style reel seat fits a baitcasting reel and gives your finger a place to brace during the cast.
• Black split grip with red accents and a red reel locking collar.
• Eight line guides plus the tip guide.

Specifications of this Baitcaster Fishing Rod

• Rod type: six-piece baitcasting rod.
• Assembled length: 2.58 m.
• Packed length: 48 cm.
• Rod weight: 160 g.
• Lure rating: 10–42 g.
• Line rating: 8–20 lb.
• Guide count: 8 + 1 tip guide.
• Tip diameter: 1.7 mm. Butt diameter: 14.4 mm.
• Colour: black with red accents.

Benefits

1. Cast a 20–35 g metal lure for kahawai in the Waitematā Harbour when fish are chasing bait within casting range. A compact metal lure gives you a baitfish profile with enough weight for an open shoreline cast.
2. Work a 10–18 g spoon or hardbait for trout from an open Lake Taupō shoreline where lure casting is permitted. Use the extra reach to steer the lure past weed as it comes back towards the bank.
3. Carry a longer shore rod in the same 48 cm packed length as the 2.1 m version. You gain 48 cm of reach and a higher lure rating for days when you want to throw heavier lures.

Common Questions

• Q: When should I choose the 2.58 m version?
  A: Choose the 2.58 m rod for open banks and shorelines where you have room to cast and want extra reach or plan to use lures above 30 g. The 2.1 m version is easier to manoeuvre where bankside vegetation limits your casting room and is rated down to 7 g.
• Q: Which reel should I pair with this rod?
  A: Choose the right-handed baitcasting reel if you wind with your right hand, or the left-handed baitcasting reel if you wind with your left.
• Q: Does the 10–42 g rating include the jighead?
  A: Yes. Count the jighead, soft plastic and any added weight together when checking the total casting weight.

Summary

Choose this 2.58 m baitcaster fishing rod for open lake banks and sheltered harbour shores where extra reach is useful. Pair it with your preferred baitcasting reel and keep your line within the 8–20 lb rating and your total lure weight within 10–42 g.