{"product_id":"trophy-cat-tackle-white-lightning-bumping-rod","title":"Trophy Cat Tackle White Lightning 7' Bumping Rod","description":"\u003ch1\u003eStay in Contact with the Bottom While Bumping for Blue Cats\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBumping big rivers is an active presentation that depends on keeping track of your rig as it moves downstream through current and changing bottom structure. The \u003cstrong\u003eTrophy Cat Tackle White Lightning 7' Bumping Rod\u003c\/strong\u003e is a casting rod made specifically for that job, combining an 11-ounce composite blank with a 1–10 oz lure rating and 10–50 lb line rating for bumping trophy catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt Around the Demands of Bumping Catfish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Purpose-built for bumping, where controlling the rig and maintaining bottom contact are central to the presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ 7' length and 11 oz rod weight provide a manageable platform for the repeated rod work involved in moving a bait downstream\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ 1–10 oz lure rating accommodates a broad range of bumping weights and changing current conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ 10–50 lb line rating supports the heavier catfish setups used when targeting big-river blue cats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Split-grip digital-camo EVA handle gives the rod a dedicated hand position for controlling the presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Ten gunmetal stainless steel guides and an oversized stainless steel hook keeper complete the casting configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ White finish glows in the dark and reacts under UV or black light for added rod visibility during low-light and nighttime fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRod Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCasting bumping rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRod Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–50 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLure Weight Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–10 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSplit grip with black, white and gray digital-camo EVA foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReel Seat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 gunmetal stainless steel guides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHook Keeper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOversized stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, glow-in-the-dark and UV-reactive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse the White Lightning where bumping is about staying engaged with the rig instead of setting a bait and waiting. As the boat and presentation move downstream, the rod is intended to help you follow bottom changes, work through ledges and holes, and recognize strikes while the bait travels naturally with the current. Its 1–10 oz rating also leaves room to adjust sinker weight as conditions change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eGive Bumping a Dedicated Place in Your Catfish Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor anglers who regularly target blue cats by moving bait through river current, the White Lightning fills the role of a purpose-built bumping rod rather than asking a general-purpose catfish rod to cover the technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About the White Lightning Bumping Rod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .faq-accordion--pescador details { margin:0; border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador details:first-of-type { border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary {\n    padding:14px 0; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; list-style:none; outline:none;\n  }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary::marker { content:\"\"; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador p { margin:10px 0 16px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-accordion--pescador\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the White Lightning Bumping Rod designed for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt is specifically designed for bumping for catfish, an active river presentation where the angler maintains contact with the rig as the bait moves downstream. Trophy Cat Tackle positions the rod particularly for targeting blue catfish in big-river current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy use a dedicated bumping rod instead of a general catfish rod?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBumping requires continuous control of the presentation and awareness of bottom changes and strikes while the rig moves with the current. The White Lightning is built specifically around that technique rather than primarily around stationary or general-purpose catfish presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat conditions can the 1–10 oz lure rating cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe broad 1–10 oz rating gives anglers room to change the amount of weight used as current and bumping conditions change. Actual sinker selection should be matched to the river, depth, current and presentation being fished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhere does this rod fit into a catfish rod lineup?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt fills the technique-specific role for anglers who actively bump baits through river current for blue catfish. Anglers who use several catfish techniques can keep it rigged as their dedicated bumping setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the White Lightning Bumping Rod glow at night?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Its white finish glows in the dark and is also reactive under UV or black light, adding visibility during low-light and nighttime catfishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trophy Cat Tackle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46763006361818,"sku":"sku-43461949784213","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0446\/9732\/1627\/files\/white-lightning-bumping-rod-rods-1186945272.png?v=1755978800","url":"https:\/\/pescadorfishing.com\/products\/trophy-cat-tackle-white-lightning-bumping-rod","provider":"Pescador Fishing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}