Length | 6’8” |
Power | Medium Heavy |
Action | Fast |
Recommended Line | 15–20 lb fluorocarbon |
Lure Weight | 3/8 oz – 1 oz |
Rod Weight | 4.3 oz |
Split Grip Handle Length | 12" (butt to start of reel seat) |
End Cap Compatibility | Y-HD TETHER™ & Mighty MICRO Rod Keep™ |
Techniques | Moving baits, jigs, swimbaits, bladed jigs |
YAKRODS™ is an industry first with a retention system specifically designed for kayakers—the MAGNETIC TETHER SYSTEM™ (MTS). As kayak anglers ourselves, we’ve felt the heartache of watching our favorite rod slide overboard into the abyss. YAKRODS™ are equipped with a high-performance end cap giving anglers the option to use a magnetic Y-HD Tether™ and/or the Mighty Micro Rod Keep™. Quality fishing gear is an investment and we want to help you protect it!
The team of designers likes to call this rod the “best friend” in the lineup—the one you always reach for, ready for anything. This all-purpose medium heavy fast casting rod is versatile enough to handle nearly any technique: crankbaits, jigs, bladed jigs, Texas rigs, even skipping docks with a senko. Grab your “best friend” and head to the water prepared for everything.
Tethered rods are high-performance, yet simple and versatile. These are the fishing rods you’ll own for a lifetime and carry on nearly every trip. Designed as grab-and-go tools, they suit all skill levels and a wide variety of fishing techniques.
Our blanks are left un-sanded, offering rugged durability with unmatched sensitivity. Lightweight, strong, and responsive, they provide the perfect parabolic bend to keep your fish pegged boatside. Paired with award-winning American Tackle guides and high-performance components, these rods are built to put more fish in your kayak, with greater casting accuracy and distance.
Our unique end cap doubles as a counter-balance, ensuring all-day comfort without fatigue.
This is the rod you’ll keep reaching for. Protect your gear, fish smarter, and never miss a chance—order your YAKRODS Tethered All-Purpose Casting Rod today.