Baitcasting Rod 2.1 m Five-Piece T800 Carbon Fast Action 7–30 g

For NZ Lake and Harbour Lure Fishing

This five-piece baitcasting rod gives you 2.1 m of reach on the water and packs down to 48 cm for the trip home. The 136 g T800 carbon blank has a fast action for working lures with short movements of the tip. Its 7–30 g casting range covers small spoons and hardbaits for trout as well as compact metal lures for kahawai.

Key Features

• Fast-action T800 carbon blank with a tip that responds to short lifts and twitches when working a lure.
• Five separate sections pack down to 48 cm for carrying in the cloth rod bag.
• Trigger-style baitcasting reel seat with a red locking collar and a black split grip.
• Fuji guide rings with seven line guides plus the tip guide.
• Stainless steel hook keeper gives you a place to secure your lure between casts.

Baitcasting Rod Product Specifications

• Rod type: five-piece baitcasting rod.
• Assembled length: 2.1 m.
• Packed length: 48 cm.
• Rod weight: 136 g.
• Blank material: T800 carbon.
• Action: fast.
• Lure weight: 7–30 g.
• Line rating: 5–15 lb.
• Guide count: 7 + 1 tip guide.
• Tip diameter: 1.7 mm. Butt diameter: 11.9 mm.
• Colour: black with red accents.

Benefits of this Baitcasting Rod

1. Work a spoon or small hardbait for trout along a Lake Taupō shoreline where lure casting is permitted. The 2.1 m length gives you room to steer the lure as it comes back along the bank.
2. Cast a compact metal lure for kahawai when fish are chasing bait within casting range in the Waitematā Harbour. A 15–25 g metal lure sits comfortably within the rod’s rated range.
3. Keep a rod handy on a road trip or walk-in fishing trip. The five sections fit into a shorter space in the car or pack, and the trigger grip gives your finger a secure hold while you cast.

Common Questions

• Q: Which baitcasting reel should I pair with this rod?
  A: Choose the handle side you prefer. Pick 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: What lure weight should I start with?
  A: Start with a compact 12–18 g lure while you set the reel brakes and get used to the outfit. For a softbait, count the jighead and soft plastic together towards the 7–30 g casting rating.
• Q: How does the rod pack down?
  A: Pull the five sections apart for transport. The packed length is 48 cm.

Summary

Choose this 2.1 m baitcasting rod if you want a compact setup for casting 7–30 g lures on New Zealand lakes and sheltered harbours. Match it with the retrieve side you prefer and line within the rod’s 5–15 lb rating.