Zeck Big Stick

BBB - Big Stick + Big Bait = Big Fish

That's Zeck's own motto for the Big Stick - a spinning rod built for large lures and, by extension, large fish.

Big Baits on a Spinning Rod

Rods rated above 100 g casting weight are usually baitcasting rods. But because bigbaits up to 150 g can still be cast effectively on a fixed spool reel, the Big Stick was developed as a spinning rod. A spinning rod generally delivers greater casting distance, which is a real advantage in a number of situations - casting into open water for pike, lure fishing for wels catfish, or targeting exotic species where that extra distance makes all the difference. The 250 cm length backs this up: you can throw large lures a long way.

Built Around the Big Fish

The same focus that guides how you use this rod shaped how it was designed: big fish. Because big fish demand strong line, the rings are fitted with a slightly larger diameter than usual. The guide count is kept deliberately low at 6+1 to reduce friction and maximise casting distance. The ring set consists of Fuji Alconite guides, with a Fuji BCKWAG/#30 as the butt guide. Alconite guides are notably quiet in use - no small benefit when you're running thick braid. The action is semi-parabolic with a very strong backbone, ideal for playing truly large predators hard. That said, a mid-sized pike on this rod is still great fun.

Further Components

The reel seat is a Fuji DPS M/#17 - extremely robust and fully corrosion-resistant, making it a sound choice for a big bait rod that can also see use in tropical climates. The hook keeper is a Fuji EHKM-B, secured with a rubber ring so it can be repositioned or removed entirely - a small touch of customisation.

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