Zeck Fishing consistently delivers with its spinning rod range - and the Swift STL Spinning is a prime example of what the brand does best.

The Swift STL Spinning by Zeck Fishing

Among Zeck Fishing's own team anglers, the Swift has earned the title of 'the best rod in the predator range'. Demand for a longer version led to the creation of two variants. Alongside the original 213 cm model, there is now a 225 cm version - achieved in part by extending the grip. The longer rod also steps up the casting weight range to 8-28 g. To make both rods easier to transport, they have been built as two-piece rods, forming the Zeck Swift STL Spinning series. Despite the split design, the action has been kept virtually identical to the original one-piece Swift, while transport becomes considerably more convenient.

A Jigging Rod for Perch and More

The Swift STL Spinning rods are designed first and foremost as jigging rods for perch. The extremely fast carbon blank delivers outstanding lure sensitivity combined with a strong backbone for confident hook sets - including when you're targeting zander and even pike. The longer version in particular works very well as a light zander rod on canals and for street fishing - wherever you don't have to bridge rock armour and the action continues right up to the rod tip. For anglers targeting pike on smaller waters with lighter lures, it also makes for a capable option. During testing, pike of up to 107 cm were caught on it. What makes these rods stand out further is their versatility: small twitchbaits and plugs can be worked just as effectively, making them an all-round tool for soft lures and hard lures alike.

Fuji Components Throughout

Zeck has equipped the series extensively with Fuji components. The EVA grip features a Fuji TVS/#16 reel seat - an ergonomic reel seat that impresses with its feel and sensitivity. The cutouts maintain direct contact with the blank, so you feel every knock and tap. The blank itself is fitted with Fuji Alconite rings; the shorter rod uses a Fuji BCKLAG/#20 as the butt ring, while the longer model gets a Fuji BCKLAG/#25. Alconite guides are known for being very smooth and durable, and ideal for use with braid. The blank also carries the removable Fuji EHKM-B hook keeper, which you can reposition or remove entirely according to your preference.

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Key Facts:

• Carbon blank - fast action with outstanding lure sensitivity
• Fuji Alconite guides (9+1) - smooth, durable, braid-compatible
• Fuji TVS/#16 reel seat - ergonomic, with cutouts for direct blank contact
• Removable Fuji EHKM-B hook keeper - repositionable to suit your preference
• Two-piece design - action virtually identical to the original one-piece Swift
• 2 variants available - 213 cm and 225 cm
• EVA grip
• Spinning rods suited to perch, zander and pike
• Designed for jigging; also handles twitchbaits and plugs