Fish Xtreme 7'1" XAS Heavy Fast Action Bass Casting Rod
A Heavy-Power Casting Option for Jigs, Worms and Cover
$149.99 USD
Typical delivery times range from 5 to 7 days
Fish Jigs, Worms & Heavy-Cover Bass Presentations
When bass fishing calls for jigs, worms, and presentations around heavier cover, the Fish Xtreme 7'1" XAS Heavy Fast Action Bass Casting Rod gives you a purpose-driven Heavy power setup. Model WMB71HF combines a 7'1" length and Fast action with Fish Xtreme's manufacturer-specified applications for heavier bass fishing.
Heavy Power for Jigs, Worms and Cover
✅ 7'1" Heavy, Fast configuration gives the WMB71HF a defined role for heavier bass presentations
✅ Fish Xtreme matches this model to jig, worm, and heavy-cover applications
✅ Heavy power distinguishes this rod from Medium-Heavy models when the presentation calls for the heavier option in the XAS lineup
✅ 40-ton Japanese Toray fabrics and Fish Xtreme's Nano Tube design form the foundation of the graphite blank
✅ Fuji tangle-free K-Frame Corrosion Control guides with Fazlite® rings provide the rod's line-management system
✅ Fish Xtreme Signature Winn Grip handle provides the rod's primary hand contact point
✅ Casting configuration is designed to pair the rod with baitcasting gear for its manufacturer-specified bass applications
Spec
Details
Model
WMB71HF
Series
XAS
Length
7'1"
Power
Heavy
Action
Fast
Blank Material
Graphite with 40-ton Japanese Toray fabrics
Guides
Fuji K-Frame Corrosion Control with Fazlite® rings
Handle
Fish Xtreme Signature Winn Grip
Rod Type
Casting
Real-World Performance
Reach for the WMB71HF when the job moves beyond lighter casting presentations and into jigs, worms, and heavier-cover fishing. Its 7'1" length, Heavy power, and Fast action give it a focused place in an XAS bass rod lineup where a heavier casting setup is called for.
Add a Heavy-Power Workhorse to Your Bass Rod Lineup
Choose the WMB71HF when your casting rotation needs a 7'1" Heavy Fast rod centered on the heavier jig, worm, and cover applications Fish Xtreme specifies for this model.
See How Fish Xtreme Tests Its Rod Blanks: The video below demonstrates Fish Xtreme's rod blank testing process and is provided as a look at how the manufacturer evaluates its rod blanks.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Fish Xtreme WMB71HF
What bass techniques is the WMB71HF designed for?
Fish Xtreme positions the WMB71HF for heavier bass applications including jig, worm, and heavy-cover fishing.
Is the WMB71HF a casting or spinning rod?
The WMB71HF is a casting rod designed for use with a baitcasting reel.
What are the power and action of the WMB71HF?
The WMB71HF is a Heavy power rod with a Fast action. Its 7'1" length completes the model's basic configuration.
Who should choose the WMB71HF instead of a Medium-Heavy rod?
The WMB71HF is the Heavy power option. Choose between it and a Medium-Heavy XAS model by matching the manufacturer's published applications and ratings for each rod to the presentation you plan to fish rather than treating different power ratings as interchangeable.
What does the Fish Xtreme rod testing video show?
The video above demonstrates Fish Xtreme's rod blank testing process. It provides context for how the manufacturer evaluates its blanks and should not be interpreted as a model-specific performance test of the WMB71HF.
