Labor Day 2026 Rods

The Okuma Rockaway SP Surf Rods are designed specifically for the SoCal surf perch fisherman, though these versatile rods can be used anywhere an angler would like. These rods are dialed in for what surf perch anglers are looking for with lightweight and responsive 24/30-ton carbon rod blanks that are sensitive, with enough backbone to really set the hook on the predators roaming the surf.

The components on the Okuma Rockaway SP rods are well thought out. These rods are designed with a 50/50 tip over butt ferrule connection giving it a solid feel. They feature SeaGuide XQ series 316-stainless steel deep press guide frames that are designed to protect the inserts from the rough elements of surf fishing. The inserts themselves are Zirconium for both braided and monofilament lines. The Rockaway SP also has a SeaGuide stainless steel hook keeper, as well as a minimalized EVA split grip configuration to bring down the weight and keep you casting all day up and down the beach.

Key Features:

• 24/30-Ton Carbon Blanks: Light and responsive construction with sensitivity and backbone
• Tip Over Butt Ferrule: 50/50 connection for improved balance and solid feel
• SeaGuide XQ Series Guides: Angled 316 stainless steel deep press guide frames
• Zirconium Inserts: Compatibility for both braid and monofilament lines
• Protected Guide Design: Deep press frames protect inserts from rough surf elements
• SeaGuide Hook Keeper: Stainless steel, double legged Trapezoid design
• Minimal EVA Split Grip: Reduced weight and improved balance for all-day casting
• SoCal Surf Perch Specific: Dialed in for surf perch fishing applications
• 1-Year Limited Warranty: Backed by Okuma quality assurance

Specifications Table:

All models are 2-piece rods with 7+TIP guides and 12-1/2" rear grip.

Construction Details:

• Blank Material: 24/30-ton carbon for optimal strength-to-weight ratio
• Ferrule Design: 50/50 tip over butt connection for solid feel
• Guide System: SeaGuide XQ series 316 stainless steel with Zirconium inserts (7+TIP)
• Grip Material: Minimal EVA split grip configuration
• Hook Keeper: SeaGuide stainless steel double legged Trapezoid
• Handle Style: A-style for comfortable all-day casting

Ideal Applications:

• Southern California surf perch fishing
• Beach fishing for surfperch, corbina, and barred perch
• All-day casting sessions up and down the beach
• Finesse presentations in the surf zone
• Fishing in rough surf elements
• Light to medium surf fishing applications
• Versatile surf fishing anywhere anglers would like

When you need a lightweight surf rod specifically designed for SoCal surf perch fishing with 24/30-ton carbon construction, SeaGuide XQ series guides, and minimal EVA split grip for all-day comfort, the Okuma Rockaway SP Surf Rods are the choice of serious surf perch anglers.

All Rods are packaged with extreme care! Being fisherman ourselves we take pride in not having rods break during shipping, to ensure they'll be enjoyed and fished. We make sure every rod is wrapped tightly with bubble wrap in the crucial areas and are suspended in a thick rod tube, to keep from being crushed or banged around.

The Okuma Rockaway Surf Rods are designed for serious surf fishing. With 11 total models in the Rockaway lineup, you are bound to find what you need. The 50/50 2-piece blank construction is designed for long distance casting. Models range from 8' to 12' in length and have a variety of actions available for different surf fishing applications.

Key Features:

• 24-Ton Carbon Blanks: Extremely lightweight and responsive construction
• UFR-II Technology: Ultimate Flex Reinforcement rod tip technology
• Tip Over Butt Ferrule: 50/50 connection for improved balance and long-distance casting
• XQ Series Sea Guide Frames: Angled 316-stainless steel for durability
• Zirconium Inserts: Compatibility for both braid and monofilament lines
• Tapered Shrink Tube Grips: Non-slip surface and durability
• Rounded EVA Butt Cap: Improved leverage while casting
• 11 Model Options: 8' to 12' lengths with ML, M, and MH power ratings
• 1-Year Limited Warranty: Backed by Okuma quality assurance

Specifications Table:

All models are 2-piece rods with 50/50 tip over butt ferrule construction.

Construction Details:

• Blank Material: 24-ton carbon for optimal strength-to-weight ratio
• Ferrule Design: 50/50 tip over butt for improved balance and casting distance
• Guide System: XQ series angled Sea Guide 316-stainless steel with Zirconium inserts
• Grip Material: Tapered shrink tube for non-slip surface
• Butt Cap: Rounded EVA for improved casting leverage
• Rod Taper: MF (Moderate-Fast) for versatile surf applications

Ideal Applications:

• Serious surf fishing from beaches and piers
• Long-distance casting for stripers, bluefish, and redfish
• Versatile surf applications with 11 model options
• Beach fishing requiring lightweight, responsive rods
• Surf fishing with both braid and monofilament lines
• Targeting various saltwater species from the surf

When you need a serious surf rod with UFR-II technology, 24-ton carbon construction, 50/50 ferrule design for long-distance casting, and 11 model options from 8' to 12', the Okuma Rockaway Surf Spinning Rods are the choice of dedicated surf anglers.

All Rods are packaged with extreme care! Being fisherman ourselves we take pride in not having rods break during shipping, to ensure they'll be enjoyed and fished. We make sure every rod is wrapped tightly with bubble wrap in the crucial areas and are suspended in a thick rod tube, to keep from being crushed or banged around.

Knowing versatility is key for securing success in demanding inshore environments, we tuned the G. Loomis GCX Inshore Spinning Rods to provide anglers with essential tools to tackle any salty situation. GCX Inshore touts battle-tested features required for running the coast, including a premium Fuji reel seat and an optimized SeaGuide guide train for performance-elevating balance on the water.

Proprietary Multi-Taper Design technology removes material where a blank is unlikely to fail and adds material where it might. This, combined with a beefed-up resin system for superior impact resistance, provides an overall package primed to withstand serious day-in and day-out abuse.

Yielding 11 spinning and 3 casting models, GCX Inshore makes it easy to find the right tool to tackle any inshore job. While no two tides or bites are alike, anglers equipped with GCX Inshore can fish confidently and know they are prepared for every ebb and flow.

Features:

Multi-Taper Design
SeaGuide Guide Train
Premium Cork Handles
Fuji Reel Seats
Handcrafted in Woodland, WA
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Oversize shipping fee may apply!  All Rods are packaged with extreme care!

Handcrafted in Woodland, Washington, G. Loomis GCX LITE Spinning Rods are a collection of lengths and essential actions covering a broad range of light-line angling applications. Arriving equipped with tools built for specific techniques accelerates an angler's ability to "crack the code." The series features extra-sensitive tips designed to facilitate long, accurate casts while also improving detection of subtle "bumps" while working small baits. Utilizing G. Loomis' proprietary Multi-Taper Design technology, GCX LITE provides anglers with ultra-durable yet lightweight blanks to boost confidence and enjoyment on the water. GCX LITE sets the standard for light-duty spinning rod performance, dependability, and versatility.

Features:

• Multi-Taper Design
• SeaGuide Aluminum Oxide Guides
• Premium Cork Handles
• Fuji Reel Seat
• Handcrafted in Woodland, WA
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Phenix X Series Composite Cranking Casting Rod Features:

• S-Glass / Graphite Composite blank — absorbs shock on hooksets while maintaining graphite sensitivity
• Fuji Trigger reel seat with cork split grip (full grip on X14T)
• Fuji Alconite guides — lightweight, smooth, and corrosion-resistant
• Moderate to Moderate-Fast action — ideal for treble-hook crankbaits, squarebills, and deep divers
• 7 models covering 7' to 7'11" for shallow to deep cranking applications

Why the Phenix X Series?

The Phenix X Series has earned its reputation as one of the most trusted crankbait rods on the water. The S-Glass tip loads smoothly on the cast and keeps fish pinned through the fight, while the graphite backbone telegraphs every bump and deflection. Whether you're burning a squarebill through shallow cover or grinding a deep-diving plug along a ledge, there's an X Series model built for the job.

Knowing versatility is key for securing success in demanding inshore environments, we tuned the G. Loomis GCX Inshore Casting Rods to provide anglers with essential tools to tackle any salty situation. GCX Inshore touts battle-tested features required for running the coast, including a premium Fuji reel seat and an optimized SeaGuide guide train for performance-elevating balance on the water.

Proprietary Multi-Taper Design technology removes material where a blank is unlikely to fail and adds material where it might. This, combined with a beefed-up resin system for superior impact resistance, provides an overall package primed to withstand serious day-in and day-out abuse.

Yielding 11 spinning and 3 casting models, GCX Inshore makes it easy to find the right tool to tackle any inshore job. While no two tides or bites are alike, anglers equipped with GCX Inshore can fish confidently and know they are prepared for every ebb and flow.

Features:

Multi-Taper Design
SeaGuide Guide Train
Premium Cork Handles
Fuji Reel Seats
Handcrafted in Woodland, WA
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Oversize shipping fee may apply!  All Rods are packaged with extreme care!

With pride and prestige on the line, avid bass anglers focus on the details when relying on their tools to stand out from the pack. Handcrafted in Woodland, Washington, the new G. Loomis GCX Jig And Worm Casting Rods features iconic actions and innovative design that anglers have come to expect from the brand that refuses to rest on their laurels.

Utilizing G. Loomis Multi-Taper Design technology to engineer technique-specific rods, the GCX collection provides anglers with ultra-durable blanks with powers and actions to boost effectiveness on the water. Ultra-lightweight SeaGuide Hero One guides adorn the carbon-built blanks to help minimize line tangles and maximize casting efficiency.

The GCX lineup features 23 different casting and spinning rods to offer anglers a competitive advantage against their competition — even if that's chasing their new personal best. Anglers who prepare smarter and fish harder need to look no further than the new G. Loomis GCX.

Experience the ultimate in bass fishing with Phenix Ultra MBX Classic Spinning Rods. Featuring the exclusive Ultra blank and a unique open body ergonomic reel seat, these rods offer unmatched comfort and precision casting. With a balance of Fuji SiC components and rare burl and cork handles, this is the top choice for high performance anglers.

• High Modulus Toray M40J Graphite
• Proprietary open trigger offset reel seat
• Lightweight Fuji SiC Guides
• All have Extra Fast action

Available Models

The G. Loomis IMX-Pro Blue Casting Rods are high-performance, saltwater-specific rods designed for inshore and light-duty offshore fishing, particularly tailored for Northeast and Southeast coastal environments.

Engineered with G. Loomis’ proprietary Multi-Taper Technology, these rods feature lightweight, high-modulus graphite blanks with micro-taper designs that reinforce stress points while reducing unnecessary material, delivering exceptional strength-to-weight ratios and dynamic actions. Ideal for targeting species like stripers, fluke, bluefish, blackfish, and small tuna, the IMX-Pro Blue series offers a range of actions to suit various techniques, from casting topwater spooks and swimbaits to live-lining mullet or jigging bucktails. 

Premium components include full cork grips for comfort during long sessions, Fuji reel seats for secure reel attachment, and Fuji K-Frame Fazlite guides for tangle-free casting with braided lines. Many models feature gimbal butts for compatibility with rod holders and fighting belts, ensuring stability during battles with hard-fighting fish. Handcrafted in Woodland, Washington, USA, these rods combine sensitivity, power, and durability to elevate your saltwater fishing experience in challenging coastal conditions.

Specifications

Notes:

• Blank Material: High-modulus graphite with Multi-Taper Technology for lightweight durability and precise actions.

• Guides: Fuji K-Frame Fazlite guides, corrosion-resistant and optimized for braided lines.

• Handle: Full cork grips (Handle A: standard cork, Handle B: cork with gimbal butt for heavier models).

• Reel Seat: Fuji reel seats for secure and comfortable reel mounting.

• Applications: Ideal for Northeast and Southeast saltwater fishing, including casting swimbaits, topwaters, bucktails, and live bait for stripers, fluke, blackfish, bluefish, and small tuna.

• Features: Lightweight design (up to 15% lighter than comparable rods), gimbal butts on heavier models (845C M, 905C M), handcrafted in the USA.

Heavy cover is where big bass live, and the Strike King KVD Rodent was built to go in after them. Part of Strike King's Perfect Plastics lineup, this 4-inch creature bait is made with an exclusive soft plastic formula that loads up with salt while staying incredibly pliable — so fish hold on longer and hook-ups stick. The built-in coffee scent masks human odors and oils, giving you a natural edge every cast. Flip it, pitch it, punch it through mats — the Rodent searches them out where other baits can't go.

Key Features

• Strike King Perfect Plastics formula — ultra-soft, salt-loaded for longer hold times
• Coffee scent technology — masks human scent and oils, attracts fish to bite
• 4-inch creature profile — built to punch through heavy cover and mats
• Versatile presentation — flip, pitch, punch, or Texas rig
• Available in 10 proven color patterns

Specifications

The Strike King KVD Baby Rodent is built on Strike King's Perfect Plastics formula — the softest, saltiest soft plastic blend on the market. That softness means more natural action on the fall, and the heavy salt load keeps fish holding on longer. Strike King's exclusive Coffee Scent technology masks human scent and oils, increasing hold time and driving up hook-up rates. Compact enough to punch through heavy cover and get into the places big bass hide, the Baby Rodent is a go-to flipping and pitching bait when fish are buried in the junk.

Key Features

• Perfect Plastics formula — softest, saltiest soft plastic blend for maximum action and hold
• Coffee Scent technology — masks human scent and oils, increases bite-to-hook-up ratio
• Compact creature profile — punches through heavy cover to reach buried bass
• Natural fall action — ultra-soft plastic moves realistically on the drop
• Versatile presentation — flip it, pitch it, or use it as a jig trailer
• Available in 8 proven color patterns

Specifications