{"title":"Challenger Bank III Travel 3PC Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Black Hole USA Challenger Bank III Travel 3PC Series is the ultimate travel fishing rod collection for serious anglers on the go. Breaking down into 3 convenient pieces, these rods and blanks are designed to pack easily into luggage or a travel case without sacrificing performance. Whether you're hopping on a plane to a remote fishing destination or heading out on a charter, the Challenger Bank III Travel 3PC delivers the same power, sensitivity, and backbone you'd expect from a full-length rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncredibly versatile, this series is popular for a wide range of saltwater species including tautog, fluke, striped bass, bluefish, halibut, and grouper — and it even performs beautifully for freshwater fishing too. One rod, endless possibilities. Browse the full Challenger Bank III Travel 3PC Series below.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"challenger-bank-iii-travel-series-blanks","title":"Challenger Bank III Travel Series Blanks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing the \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Hole USA Challenger Bank III Travel Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, our premium 3‑piece travel rod engineered for anglers who want true performance in a compact, go‑anywhere design. Built for inshore versatility, it packs down small for effortless travel yet assembles into a rod that feels solid, responsive, and ready for serious fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted with \u003cstrong\u003eNano Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e for enhanced durability, sensitivity, and strength, it features a \u003cstrong\u003elight, ultra‑responsive tip\u003c\/strong\u003e for accurate casting and detecting subtle bites, paired with a \u003cstrong\u003epowerful backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e that holds firm under heavy load. Whether you’re casting from a pier, wading the surf, or fishing from a boat or kayak, the Challenger Bank III delivers the strength, feel, and reliability you expect from Black Hole USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s more than a travel rod — it’s a gateway to new waters, quiet moments, and unforgettable catches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1‑Piece Challenger Bank vs. 3‑Piece Challenger Bank III\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 3‑piece Challenger Bank III Travel rods offer a \u003cstrong\u003emore moderate‑fast action\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to the fast‑action 1‑piece Challenger Bank series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3pc 763M (Medium)\u003c\/strong\u003e sits between the 1pc \u003cstrong\u003e701L (Light)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e731M (Medium)\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a true light‑medium action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3pc 703UL (Ultra Light)\u003c\/strong\u003e fits between the 1pc \u003cstrong\u003e691UL\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e701L\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a smoother moderate‑fast action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnglers consistently say the 3‑piece Challenger Bank III feels \u003cstrong\u003ejust like a solid 1‑piece rod\u003c\/strong\u003e — with the added benefit of travel‑ready convenience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbark on your next journey with the \u003cstrong\u003eChallenger Bank III Travel Series\u003c\/strong\u003e — because the world is your fishing spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Hole USA","offers":[{"title":"703UL Blank \/ 7' \/ 1\/2 - 1.5 oz. \/ 8-16 lb. \/ 3PC","offer_id":45345584644143,"sku":"128-70","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"763M Blank \/ 7'6\" \/ 1\/2 - 3 oz. \/ 20-60 lb. \/ 3PC","offer_id":45345584676911,"sku":"128-76","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6793\/1183\/files\/challenger_bank_iii_travel_series_front__42190.1717812355.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778689312"},{"product_id":"challenger-bank-iii-travel-series-rods","title":"Challenger Bank III Travel Series Rods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing the \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Hole USA Challenger Bank III Travel Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, our premium 3‑piece travel rod engineered for anglers who want true performance in a compact, go‑anywhere design. 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