Rod Descriptions

SALMON AND STEELHEAD RODS

Feel the bite came from our knowledge of what it takes to catch these great migrating fish. Our steelhead rods have light sensitive tips, so you can tell the difference between the rocks, sand, sticks and everything else in the river and that subtle pause or bump that means a bite. Power to whip big fish in fast water is part of our 5/D design. Salmon means power. The powerful tapers come on fast and keep on coming so you feel like the boss, not the other way around. You are covered for all salmon and steelhead fishing techniques with rods from 7’6” Hot Shot to 12’ Steelhead rods.

These rods use Batson Forecast Guides exclusively, with guide spacing and size selection designed to balance weight and strength. Cork length and configurations match the intended use of the rod. Great Lakes fishermen now have three NEW 9’ 6” Steelhead models with the 9” fore cork and 4 ¾” rear cork mated to a Batson Forecast reel seat. (SH / RG designation) Our selection of the increasingly popular Side Drifting models is growing with the addition of three NEW 10’ 6” models. (SS designation)

Rogue is offering the ROGRIP Graphite Handle package as an option on most salmon and steelhead casting rods. The cork grip and fore grip are replaced with very light and durable woven graphite tubes. Our guides were the inspiration for the light and sensitive ROGRIP Graphite Handle. They also wanted a handle that did not deteriorate with age and use, and was easy to keep clean. The polished finish is smooth to the touch, but is not slick when wet and it is warm in cold weather. Lead time is 6 days and the cost is $40.00.

KOKANEE TROLLING RODS

Kokanee fanatics pay attention! These rods were designed for you to add more fun and excitement to catching Kokanee using downriggers. The fine, light tips arc in downriggers for gentle line pickup and hook setting. The 5/D design allows fish fighting control with Ultra Light fun. The lower butt section is beefy enough to allow you to pop the line off the downrigger release. These rods use 11 of the smallest, lightest guides we could find to keep the line off the blank. All these features packed in a rod so light that it is a shame you have to put a reel on it. You need to see for yourself what a difference a perfectly designed rod makes compared to just a fly rod blank with casting guides.
 

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FLY RODS

Rogue’s fly rod design team has really utilized all aspects of our 5/D technology to produce these rods. The mission was to make a fly rod that would reflect the best values and components of all top of the line fly rods, yet be affordable. What are the best qualities in a top of the line fly rod? Light weight, crisp tapers that make rods a pleasure to cast, even for beginners, and the use of top of the line components and thread wraps that truly reflect the pride of American workmanship. Our chosen reel seat is the newest Channel Lock TICH coated, machined aluminum seat that sets us apart from all the Woody seats or graphite seats traditionally used on fly rods. It is the most functional reel seat we could find, because the channel fits and centers all reels, and the keyed sliding hood is attached to the lock nut so it pulls the hood off the reel foot when removing the reel. SIC stripper guides and single foot TICH coated fly guides are used to increase performance. The garnet thread color accents the TICH fittings. All rods come in a Cordura nylon covered rod tube.

Finally, a cosmetically appealing rod that reflects simplicity yet begs to be compared to rods that cost double the price. Rogue offers true high performance rods at a realistic price! We did our homework on this one. Whether you’re a dyed in the wool trout angler or you chase the larger fish species, you'll be amazed by the performance of our Rogue Fly Rods. These rods are a true value that offer performance far beyond their initial cost.

NEW for this year are one piece “Mangrove Mauler” rods designed to catch and subdue tough fish in tight quarters. These are short but tough 7’9” rods out looking for a fight. Powerful fast taper blanks in 8–10 weight and 10-12 weight configurations are combined with TICH coated SIC guides, a Channel Lock reel seat with fighting butt and a cork power grip positioned on the blank above the full wells grip inspired birth to the “Mangrove Mauler” name.
Cast one at your local Rogue Authorized Pro Shop today and get hooked on Rogue.

SPINNING RODS

We have tried to put some romance back into freshwater spinning rods. The Ultra Light and the Light spinning rods have actions that are a pleasure to cast with the rated lure and line weights. This is not always the case with lesser rods. Light spinning rods have a cork filled seat that is matched to finesse diameter cork grips. Lightweight Batson Forecast Guides protect your delicate light lines and are spaced to balance the rod. One and two piece models are available.

SJ RODS

The SJ rods are universal, one–piece, workhorse spinning rods. The 5/D blank actions are closely related to their casting cousins, so they have hook setting and fish fighting power. The sensitive Rogue tips make it possible to Feel the bite. Whether it is Bass, Walleye, or any other species, these rods will help you catch more fish. We have added two NEW moderate action models to the lineup for presentations that require a softer action. (SJ / M designation)
Lightweight Batson Forecast Guides enhance power and casting accuracy and are spaced to balance the rod. Most models have an 8” rear cork and 2” fore cork matched to Batson Forecast reel seats. The two new moderate action models use Batson Forecast reel seats and the 7’6” model has a 9 ½” rear cork.

DROP SHOT RODS

These are absolutely the best Drop Shot Rods on the planet and will allow you to precisely wiggle that little worm and control your drop shot presentations. Bob Loomis threw the old standard ideas out the window on this one. The perfect action blank has been mated to REC Titanium Recoil Guides and a Neutral Dynamics reel seat design. The reel seat has a 5” fore cork and a 4 ¾” rear cork and is meant to be fished with your hand placed in front of the reel seat on the 6” fore cork. The weight of the spinning reel behind the hand position balances the forward weight of the rod to provide Neutral Dynamics. When you move the bait or impart action to the bait you are only feeling the weight of the bait and not the forward weight of the rod. Subtle hand movements will allow never-before-possible action to be imparted to the bait. Fish will hate these rods.
Special REC Nickel Titanium Alloy Recoil Guides are made from an extremely hard but flexible “Shape Memory” alloy which does not require plating, cannot corrode in any environment, and returns to its original shape after repeated deformations. These wire spinning guides are 4 to 5 times lighter than any ceramic guide to give you extra finesse and improved Neutral Dynamics. The look of these guides may be retro but the material and performance is the future.

7-11 BASS RODS

The search is over for guys who like to fish with long rods. Our long 7’ 11” rods allow you to cast farther when needed, crank deeper, get more sweep on hook sets, pitch farther, reach farther, and keep more line off the water. Rogue 5/D blank designs are light enough to allow you to fish these long beauties all day long. Remember the days with all the 6’ to 7’ rods and short rod lockers? Those days are behind us, and we are taking the leap to the max length allowed for tournaments. The 7-11 Rods include Crankbait, Mag Bass, Spin Jig, and a Flippin Stick. Try one on for size and see if you agree that longer is better. These rods can be paired with our Byron Velvick Swim Bait Rods for a consistent feel. The handles are bass length handles, so you don’t have to work around long Salmon, Steelhead, or Salt water length handles just to get a longer rod. Go Long, Feel the bite, Catch More Fish.
 

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BASS CASTING RODS

If you want your actions fast, these are the rods for you. We believe that there is a need for bass rods that actually bend. Our fast taper actions with softer Feel the bite tips cast a wider range of lures and detect strikes like they were an extension of your arm and fingers. Upon hook set there is an immediate 5/D design transition into a powerful butt section that will allow your hook to penetrate the toughest mouths and keep it there.

• Casting rods are 5’6” and 6’ little beauties that are the traditional lengths with Rogue actions. The 5’6” rods have pistol grips. The 6’ rods have 7”straight cork grips.

• The MB rods have the special 5/D design with very fast tips as described above. The rear cork grips are 8” for 6’6” rods and 10” for 7’ and 7’6” rods. The fore cork is 2”. We have also added a NEW 7’6” medium action rod to the MB line up.

• MBH rods have the same butt section power as the MB rods with stiffer tips for applications that demand less give in the tip for heavy lure or all terrain presentations. The cork is the same as the MB rods.

• Flippin’ Sticks collapse into the handle and we have added a NEW softer action for this season.

• Our Swim Bait Rods are hot and getting hotter as the style of fishing grows across the country. Fishing these big baits has been combined with our 5/D designs to make the finest rods to properly and comfortably fish all sizes of Swim Baits. Swim bait rods have a longer 12” rear cork and a 3.5” fore cork that is ideal for the rigors of fishing these big baits. The SB 808C Senior Swim bait rod is heavy enough to fish the XL Swim Baits that are gaining popularity in some areas.

• All of our Bass casting and 7-11 rods use Batson Forecast Guides exclusively, with guide spacing and size selection designed to balance weight and strength.
   

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GP SALTWATER RODS

GP means General Purpose; in other words, go ahead and catch it if you can, and the rod will put it in the boat. The blanks are 5/D designs that use three types of material: Linear graphite is used for stiffness, and power, woven graphite cloth is there for lightweight strength, and a fiberglass mat for grueling, rail fighting, durability. The woven graphite is used on the outside layers, which also gives the rod a distinctive look. The Power/Strength/Weight benefits of this composite-balanced blank design are unequaled. The extra fast actions let you Feel the bite. All to reach the goal of catching more fish.

The all salt water design set uses Pac Bay Heavy Duty Boat Rod Guides with Hialoy rings and TICH Titanium coated stainless frames on most rods. The GP 6HRS and GP 6XHRS use AFTCO roller guides and have Slick-butt rear butts for easy removal when pinned in rod holders. The GP 76M has AFTCO UL roller guides for light weight plus all the roller guide benefits. Hi quality black foam grips and TICH coated aluminum Channel lock reel seats are used on all models. The garnet and silver wraps are looking good on these rods. Arm yourself with one of these fish whipping weapons next time you go after those tackle testing fish from the deep.
 

LIGHT SALT WATER, POPPING AND BAY
RODS

Inshore fishermen are a demanding group. They want it all in a rod. They want light weight, power, strength, sensitivity, durability, value, good looks, etc, etc. The list goes on and on. We have made a counter offer to the group that desires all of the above, and we have thrown in a large expertly designed selection of rods with Batson Forecast guides and reel seats.

Every rod has incorporated our state of the art 5/D design. This design reflects our effort to produce optimum tapers from our blanks while increasing overall rod strength. Again, the 5/D Rogue design team has developed peak performance from each rod while reducing cumbersome weight.
 

• SW rods use the appropriate size and style of Batson Forecast reel seat and the correct guide spacing, sizing and style for the design of the rod without adding unnecessary weight. The newest Batson Forecast Silicon Nitride II Salt Water Guides are used on the SW 666C, 706C, 765C, 766C, 805C, 806C, 865C, and SW 866C rods. The Silicon Nitride II guides are even hard enough and smooth enough for use with wire line. These expensive guides add endurance and utility to these heavy action rods.

• The LSW lineup was designed to give the saltwater fisherman Mag Bass type actions combined with Salt water designs and components. These rods have been an unchallenged success with the light tackle guys. Saltwater-sized Batson Forecast Guides keep the rods light. LSW rods have 12” rear cork and 3.5” fore cork.

• Our Popping Rods have the right actions and designs to meet and exceed the expectations of the most serious wade or flats fisherman. Delicate, accurate casts and proper presentations will get you hooked up and the powerful tapers will then put you in control.
   

Whether you’re after stripers, tarpon, snook, blues, weakfish, redfish, fluke, calicos, trout, bonefish, grouper, or any variety of inshore game fish, Rogue has a model for you! Whether you fish from piers, jetties, boats, beaches, or wade, Rogue has a model for you! Each Rogue Rod is designed with your angling pleasure in mind. Now you get the idea, no fancy colors, just top of the line performance rods that get the job done! Rogue Inshore Rods are like no other.
 

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SURF RODS

Rogue Surf Rods represent a lightweight yet powerful blank coupled to a state of the art surf rod development program. Proper use of graphite enables our design team to limit rod weight without compromising blank strength. Guide spacing and size are designed to get the most out of each cast. Exciting new handle designs make for a firmer yet comfortable grip that makes repeat casts as well as fish fighting qualities a pleasure. All these rods incorporate our new 5/D rod designs and exhibit a variety of casting tapers to reach that outer bar with ease. Rogue Surf Rods incorporate Batson Forecast guide systems and customized reel seats. The East Coast angler will readily recognize that many of these models are built with them in mind. Whether you're casting metal, popping, or slinging bait there's a Rogue Surf model to meet your needs. Don't forget we have 2 piece Rogue Surf Rods for you traveling surf addicts.
Surf rods have black frame Batson Forecast guides, woven graphite body reel seats with TICH coated hoods. A unique handle design incorporates slip resistant tape over a cork tape cushion and a foam butt grip for powerful casts and day long comfort.

ROGRIP GRAPHITE HANDLE

Rogue is offering the ROGRIP Graphite Handle package as an option on most casting rods. The cork grip and fore grip are replaced with very light and durable woven graphite tubes. Our river guides were the inspiration for the light and sensitive ROGRIP Graphite Handle. They also wanted a handle that did not deteriorate with age and use, and was easy to keep clean. The polished finish is smooth to the touch but is not slick when wet, and it is warm in cold weather.
Lead time is 6 days on this special order cost is $40.00.
 

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