Reaction Strike is proud to announce 3 brand new series of musky and pike rods:
Evolution Bulldawg Rods: These rods range from Spring to Super Mag as well as trolling and come in 8 and 8'6" Lengths. Same legendary blank, but Fuji O rings instead of Fuji Alconites allow this rod to retail for $129.99 instead of $170 - $200 for standard Bulldawg Rods.
Revolution Bulldawg Rods: These incredibly innovative Bulldawg rods feature adjustable handle lengths from 8'-9' allowing for easy storage and the ability to use the rod as either an 8' or 9' model. These are the absolute latest in rod building technology!!
Musky Innovation Bulldawg Rods are simply the finest musky rods ever built. But don't take our word for it. Just ask the best Musky Guides in the world which rod has taken over in their boat!
This year is an exciting year as we are now sponsoring Keyes Outdoors. These rods have already been used to catch numerous 50" plus muskies, plus they have been put to the test landing 35 Pacific sailfish between 80 and 135's.
You can find these rods at these and many more tackle stores: Reeds, Cabela's, Rollie and Helens, The Sportsman, Thorne Brothers, and very soon at Gander Mountain.
Endorsed by Steve Herbeck, Scott Kieper, Mark Lijewski, and many more of the best Musky and Pike professionals all over the world
Check out our NEW Musky Innovations: Bulldawg Rods
Actual Customer Feedback
Rick,
First off I apoligize for not getting back to you sooner on the rods but I'm sure you have heard it from many or from my experience anyone using them. I know I gave you my thoughts last summer but in my opinion it was not enough.
There is not one person I know of (because I have asked most as I run into them at shows/seminars or via e-mail/phone when booking or they contacted me or my guides they fished with last season that were ill equiped to throw either dawgs or the big blades that after I put one of the Bulldawg Rods in theirr hands with a trinidad or 7000 on it who's eyes did not light up like a christmas tree and buy one or more when they got back home.
I have many thorne bros custom rods, st croixs, fenwicks, maina rods and could use any manuf. rods I wanted to.
All I can say is it is by far the most durable graphite rod I have used in 20+yrs. The balance you have come up with between strength, durablity,weight is outstanding and the power curve is one that really puts the heat to the fish yet still casts well. Because of my height/weight/strength my personal fav so far is the 8' heavy but several of my guides really like the 8'6".
I appreciate and we will continue to support and recommend the product as I have over and over again on diff. message boards including mine this winter season and on the water this coming fishing season. You know you can advertise,do shows etc. but when you put one in a guys hands in actual fishing conditions especially when he is not happy with his own after seeing another product outperform his is when a sale is immediatly made.
Thanks much,
Steve Herbeck
Andy Myers Lodge
Italian Pro Staffer Riccardo Valentini reels in a monster Pike using a Bulldawg Rod.
Check out this video about Bulldawg Rods and Nets.
Read Scott Kieper's Opinion
of Bulldawg Rods
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TackleTour.com Reviews
Mattlures Swimbait Rods
NEW: Read About Rod Warranty Details
MattLures Swimbait Rods
Matt Servant of Mattlures Gives an Exclusive First Look at Their New Line of Rods
Description |
UPC |
Length |
Action |
Lure Weight |
Line Weight |
Speed |
Guide # |
MSRP |
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SPRING / BUCKTAIL |
879214001260 |
7" |
MEDIUM |
3/4 - 4 oz. |
30 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$170.00 |
SPRING / BUCKTAIL |
879214001277 |
7' 6" |
MEDIUM |
3/4 - 4 oz. |
30 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$170.00 |
SPRING / BUCKTAIL |
879214001284 |
8' |
MEDIUM |
3/4 - 4 oz. |
30 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$170.00 |
SPRING / BUCKTAIL |
879214001291 |
8' 6" |
MEDIUM |
3/4 - 4 oz. |
30 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$180.00 |
SPRING / BUCKTAIL |
879214001307 |
9' |
MEDIUM |
3/4 - 4 oz. |
30 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$200.00 |
REGULAR / JIG / CRANKBAIT |
879214001314 |
7" |
MEDIUM / HEAVY |
1 1/4 - 7 oz. |
40 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$170.00 |
REGULAR / JIG / CRANKBAIT |
879214001321 |
7' 6" |
MEDIUM / HEAVY |
1 1/4 - 7 oz. |
40 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$170.00 |
REGULAR / JIG / CRANKBAIT |
879214001338 |
8' |
MEDIUM / HEAVY |
1 1/4 - 7 oz. |
40 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$170.00 |
REGULAR / JIG / CRANKBAIT |
879214001345 |
8'6" |
MEDIUM / HEAVY |
1 1/4 - 7 oz. |
40 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$180.00 |
REGULAR / JIG / CRANKBAIT |
879214001352 |
9' |
MEDIUM / HEAVY |
1 1/4 - 7 oz. |
40 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$200.00 |
| REGULAR / JIG / CRANKBAIT - FIMON LEGEND (ITALY ONLY) |
879214001315 | 7" | MEDIUM/HEAVY | 3/4 - 4 oz. | 40 LB | X-FAST | 11 | $215.00 |
MAGNUM / SWIMBAIT / JERKBAIT |
879214001369 |
7' |
HEAVY |
2 - 10 oz. |
50 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$170.00 |
MAGNUM / SWIMBAIT / JERKBAIT |
879214001376 |
7' 6" |
HEAVY |
2 - 10 oz. |
50 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$170.00 |
MAGNUM / SWIMBAIT / JERKBAIT |
879214001383 |
8' |
HEAVY |
2 - 10 oz. |
50 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$170.00 |
MAGNUM / SWIMBAIT / JERKBAIT |
879214001390 |
8' 6" |
HEAVY |
2 - 10 oz. |
50 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$180.00 |
MAGNUM / SWIMBAIT / JERKBAIT |
879214001406 |
9' |
HEAVY |
2 - 10 oz. |
50 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$200.00 |
SUPER MAGNUM |
879214001413 |
7' 6" |
EXTRA HEAVY |
4 - 16 oz. |
65 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$170.00 |
SUPER MAGNUM |
879214001420 |
8' |
EXTRA HEAVY |
4 - 16 oz. |
65 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$170.00 |
SUPER MAGNUM |
879214001437 |
8' 6" |
EXTRA HEAVY |
4 - 16 oz. |
65 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$180.00 |
SUPER MAGNUM |
879214001444 |
9' |
EXTRA HEAVY |
4 - 16 oz. |
65 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$200.00 |
TROLLING / LIVE BAIT |
879214001451 |
7' 5" |
EXTRA HEAVY |
3 - 16 oz. |
65 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$170.00 |
TROLLING / LIVE BAIT |
879214001468 |
8' |
EXTRA HEAVY |
3 - 16 oz. |
65 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$170.00 |
TROLLING / LIVE BAIT |
879214001475 |
8' 5" |
EXTRA HEAVY |
3 - 16 oz. |
65 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$170.00 |
TROLLING / LIVE BAIT |
879214001482 |
9' |
EXTRA HEAVY |
3 - 16 oz. |
65 lb. |
FAST |
11 |
$200.00 |
MONSTER MAG ROD |
879214003158 |
7' 6" |
MONSTER HEAVY |
8-40 oz. |
100 LB. |
FAST |
11 |
$200.00 |
MONSTER MAG ROD |
879214003165 |
8' |
MONSTER HEAVY |
8-40 oz. |
100 LB. |
FAST |
11 |
$200.00 |
MONSTER MAG ROD |
879214003172 |
8' 6" |
MONSTER HEAVY |
8-40 oz. |
100 LB. |
FAST |
11 |
$200.00 |
MONSTER MAG ROD |
879214005527 |
9' |
MONSTER HEAVY |
8-40 oz. |
100 LB. |
FAST |
11 |
$200.00 |
Nearly 50 pounds and caught using our 8'6 inch magnum bulldawg rod by Sarah Terry.
This is one of the heaviest documented fish of the entire decade. Congrats, Sarah, and congratulations to her proud parents!
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Reaction Strike is excited to unveil it's new Pikemaster Series Predator rods for the European Market. Featuring powers ranging from Medium to Medium Heavy, and two piece construction lengths in 7' and 7'6", these rods can easily handle lures up to 7 ounces. Perfect for the European pike and zander fisherman as they are easily transportable, yet much more geared to the modern fisherman than older brands. These rods feature Fuji Guides and Reaction Strike's exclusive tTec Microweave Carbon.
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Musky Rods
By: Spence Petros
I’ve been musky fishing for almost 30-years, and I’ve seen rods change from short, stiff fiberglass rods to longer lightweight graphite rods with exceptional feel. But during this time recommended line weights on rods haven’t changed, despite a high percentage of musky anglers using the newer “super braid” lines. “If a rod has the suggested ‘normal’ line use rating of 15 to 30-pound test can 65 to 100-pound test super braids be used?” is a question I’ve been asked many times. And what about rod length, action, and flex? And how should a trolling rod differ from a rod used for casting? No rod manufacturer has really given these answers to prospective buyers…until now!
In April of 2006 I came out with a line of high-quality musky rods designed for specific lures, weight ranges and fishing situations. Line strength ratings for BOTH monofilament and super braids are listed on each rod. I also wrote copy on the accompanying warranty card that tells you what type lures the rod handles best, plus why you should choose a 7, 71/2 or 8-foot long rod. Besides this extra information, these rods were computer designed so the correct amount of guides were placed in the best positions to minimize breakage. During our research we found out that a particular high end brand of rods were breaking at a rate of over 30%!
Our goal was to create a high quality graphite musky rod at a reasonable price. The final product actually came out better than I expected! Pick one up and you’ll see how it’s at least as good or better than rods selling for 50 to 100% percent more. All casting rods are constructed with 54 million modulus graphite for ultimate lightness and feel, and they all sell for less than $100 dollars (8-ft. rod a few bucks more). Trolling rods consist of 20% fiberglass core inside the graphite for maximum strength under trolling conditions. Pick one up at one of the dealers listed and you’ll be impressed!
Visit our online shopping center to buy a rod, or visit the following fine retailers who carry our line. Stay tuned as we are adding dozens of stores every month!
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