What is it?
One 3 Fate Chrome Cranking Rod
What sets it apart?
One 3, a subsidiary of 13 Fishing has created the Fate Chrome series with technique-specific tapers. The new crankbait rods are made with Carbon Glass Elastomer 2 blank construction, which promotes long casts and targeted delivery. Precise rod action lets the fish “get” the bait, while measured loading power ensures solid hook sets and just enough forgiveness keeps the fish buttoned up longer. Working in concert, these features yield a series of performance-driven rods ideal for chucking and winding.
How do I use it?
The Fate Chrome series includes 7-foot, 7-3 and 7-9 models — all of moderate action. With ratings for 8-17, 10-20 and 12- to 25-pound line, this series will address everything from light squarebills to the hefty offshore stuff.
Holding these rods for long stretches, thanks to the high density Japanese EVA split grip handle, which reduces weight. Lightweight tangle free guides with Zirconia inserts enable longer casts and keep the line running smoothly, while the Evolve soft touch seamless reel seat transmits tactile feedback from the blank.
How much?
$79.99
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Angler’s insight:
Sweet price for a quality engineered rod that not only provides the casting distance needed to keep a bait in the strike zone longer, but all provides the smooth performance that keeps those hooks pinned all the way to the boat.
From shallow cranking isolated cover during the fall drawdown, to machine-gunning grassy drains in the prespawn to digging along ledges in the summer, a properly designed crankbait rod can mean the difference between sore arms with missed bites and all-day endurance with lots of culling.
