27th Aug 2025

Our Top Pick Fluke Rods Recommendations!

Fluke season’s heating up—here’s your rod rundown from finesse to full send:

Alloy Jigger Nano Slow Pitch Jigging Rods, aka “Fluke-to-Tuna Rod", "The AlmightySpaghetti Rod":

  • Ultra-Thin Profile, Heavy Jig Capability: Despite its sleek silhouette, this rod can handle jigs up to 650g (22.9 oz)—making it a powerhouse for deep drops and big targets without the bulk.
  • Premium NanoAlloy Carbon Build: Engineered with certified NanoAlloy carbon from Toray Japan, this rod is 30% stronger and lighter than standard nano carbon—delivering unmatched durability without sacrificing finesse.
  • 5/5 Sensitive Tip + Strong Backbone: Feel every flutter and strike with a highly responsive tip, while the moderate fast action and reinforced backbone give you the control to drive hooks deep and fight hard.

Air Flex Interline Rod aka “Feel Everything” Rod, Our MOST SENSITIVE ROD EVER!:

  • Feather-Light Build, Heavy-Drop Ready: The Rod weighs just 4.4 oz (125g), yet confidently drops weights up to 13.25 oz (376g). Light in the hand, strong on the drop.
  • Exceptional Sensitivity, Direct Vibration Transmission: Like a paper cup phone, the interline design sends every underwater signal straight to your hand—pure feel, no interference.
  • Tangle-Free Performance: Internal line routing means no guide wraps, no snags—just clean casts and smooth retrieves.

Challenger Bank Rods – Fast Action, Our All-Time Top Seller:

  • 691UL & 791UL RODS: Our lightest Challenger Bank series, tested and proven with a 10oz sinker for 10+lb Fluke. Ideal for targeting Fluke, Sea Trout, Red Fish, Calico Bass, Snapper, Squid, and Mahi.
  • 701L & 801L RODS: Super light, yet strong enough to swing one gallon of water (8lb). With an extremely sensitive tip for detecting delicate bites and a strong backbone for power, these rods are perfect for catching fluke, snapper, scup, and even striped bass or blue.
  • 731M & 801M RODS: Our versatile inshore rod built for blackfish, fluke, and striped bass. With a sensitive tip and powerful backbone, it’s proven on 10+ lb Togs and 35 lb Cod, and equally effective on yellowtail and mutton snapper.
  • 710MH-H RODS: Designed to excel in Nantucket fluke (10 ~ 22 oz. Sinker), seabass, light tilefish, cod, pollack, striped bass, and more, this model is ideal as both heavy-duty boat rod & Jetty rod. You can drop up to 22oz sinker no problem. (***NOTE: 710MH-H Blanks are available now. The factory-built rods are expected in early spring 2026.)

Challenger Bank III Travel Rods - Feel like solid 1pc builds, Squid to Striper Rod:

  • Moderate Fast Action: The 3pc Challenger Bank III Travel rods feature a more moderate fast action than the 1pc series. The 763M falls between the 701L and 731M, while the 703UL sits between the 691UL and 701L. Despite being travel rods, they feel just like solid 1pc builds.

  • 703UL RODS: Sea Bass, Fluke, Winter Flounder, Squid, Schoolie, Largemouth Bass, Trout, Pickerel, Blackfish

  • 763M RODS: Fluke, Blackfish, Seabass, Sea Trout, Red Fish, Calico Bass, Striped Bass, Cod, Yellowtail, Snapper, small Blackfin Tuna, Salmon, Blue Trevally, Bluefish, Small Halibut

Cape Cod Special Slow Pitch Jigging Rods aka “Fluke-to-Tuna” Rod:

  • Proven by anglers: Many anglers have landed up to 80lb Amberjack and 100lb Yellowfin Tuna using the Cape Cod Special Slow Pitch Jigging Rod. Popular in the Dry Tortugas, Florida for Grouper and Red Snapper.
  • Target Fish: Fluke, Seabass, Striped Bass, Amberjack, Bluefish, Tuna, Grouper, Halibut, Snapper, Yellowtail, and more.
  • All-In-One, Sensitivity + Durability: Built with Nano Carbon technology and Wide X-Wrapping (WXW), these rods offer exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, sensitivity, and durability—ideal for precise jigging and battling powerful fish.
  • Versatile Power & Action: With moderate fast action and lure ratings from 90g to 450g (3 ~ 16 oz), these rods handle everything from Fluke and Seabass to 100lb Yellowfin Tuna.

Charter Special Slow Pitch Jigging 68/H3R Rods – Clearance!:

  • From Scup to Grouper!: Scup, Tautog/Blackfish, Striper, Drum, Snook, Cobia, Mutton Snapper, Red Snapper, Grouper, Fluke, and more.
  • Lightweight Build with Serious Backbone: The blank weighs just 3.3 oz, yet rated for 15–30 lb line and with sinkers up to 10 oz no problem. Perfect for togging, drum, and striper with power that punches above its weight.
  • Moderate Fast Action for Versatile Control: Delivers smooth hooksets and responsive feel—ideal for slow pitch jigging and bottom fishing across a range of species.

Kayaker Special 681MH – Clearance!:

  • Lightweight Power: Light weight yet rated for 15–30 lb line and 10 oz sinkers. Built with Nano Carbon + WXW wrapping.
  • Short Rear Grip for Kayak and Boat Comfort: Short butt section stays out of the way in tight spaces—perfect for kayaks and boat anglers who switch arms or brace the rod mid-fight.
  • Ergonomic Control: Easy to tuck, grip, and maneuver. Great for active anglers chasing tautog, sea bass, fluke, sheepshead, snapper, fluke, and more.

Suzuki Special Inshore 801L Rods – Clearance!:

  • Multi-species performance: Fluke, Albie, Schoolie Striper, Sea Trout, or Snook, and more!
  • Lightweight Power: Super lightweight yet rated for 10–20 lb line and ½–2 oz lures. Perfect for light popping and inshore versatility without sacrificing backbone.
  • Exceptional Casting Performance: The 8' length and Nano Carbon construction combine for effortless distance, even with finesse lures. Ideal for covering water and reaching surface feeds without sacrificing control.