CoddRod Swimbait Casting Rod

The CoddRod is a 7'9" fast-action powerhouse — rock solid yet featherlight — built to dominate a wide range of big fish applications. Whether you're locked in close-quarters combat with straight braid or bombing long-distance casts with swimbaits, its skeletonized carbon fiber frame and hyper-sensitive blank deliver unmatched strength, balance, and feel. Designed to be a true do-it-all machine, the CoddRod sets a new standard for anglers chasing trophy fish.

• High Modulus American-made custom North Fork Composites blank.
• Glossy Black Compressed Carbon Fiber Skeleton Style Reel Seat for reduced weight and maximum sensitivity.
• Custom Hybrid Carbon Fiber and EVA grips.
• Acid-Wrapped Double-Footed Fuji Guides for the reduction of torque and twist, improved performance, and reduced fatigue.
• Made in America with our Original Leviathan handcrafted design
• Free Shipping in the U.S.
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Coupons are not allowed for this special offer

About Acid-Wrapped Rods

Primary Benefits of Acid-Wrapped Rods

• Eliminates Torque and Twist: In a traditional casting rod, the line pulls down against guides on top of the blank, creating a natural tendency for the rod to want to flip over in your hands. Spiral wrapping places the guides on the bottom, stabilizing the rod and preventing it from twisting under heavy loads
• Reduced Fatigue: By removing the need to constantly fight the rod's tendency to roll, anglers experience significantly less wrist and hand fatigue during long fights with large fish.
• Prevents "Tip Wrap": Since the final guides and tip face downward, loose line is far less likely to tangle around the rod tip, a common issue during vertical jigging.
• Improves Blank Longevity: By removing torsional stress, the rod blank is less likely to fail under high-stress loads, such as hook sets or battling large saltwater species.
• Improved Blank Performance: With the line staying under the blank, the rod can bend more naturally without the line rubbing against the blank. This allows the rod to utilize its full power and recovery speed.

Common Applications

• Deep Jigging: Highly popular for slow-pitch and vertical jigging, where heavy loads and constant movement increase the risk of line tangles and wrist fatigue.
• Big Game Fishing: Used for species like tuna, marlin, and halibut where the extreme pull of the fish would otherwise cause a standard rod to twist violently.
• Bottom Fishing: Beneficial for heavy-duty bottom bouncing or trolling where the rod is under constant pressure from heavy lures or weights. 
• Saltwater Fishing: Highly beneficial for fighting powerful species like tuna, amberjack, and grouper that put immense strain on the rod.
• Vertical Jigging: Popular for techniques like slow-pitch jigging, where rod stability and reduced fatigue are critical.
• Trolling and Bottom Fishing: Used in heavy-duty setups where rods stay under constant load for long periods. 

Cons of Acid/Spiral Wrapped Rods

• Looks Different: Some anglers might be bothered by the non-traditional placement of the guides.
• Complex Build: They require more time, precision, and skill to build correctly, increasing cost and limiting availability.
• Not Always Stronger: Though they reduce torque and wrist fatigue to help battle powerful fish, they don't inherently make a rod stronger than a well-built conventional rod.