Cousins Tackle Corp. has introduced a
full line of Classic Fiberglass Saltwater Rods combining “traditional” rugged
E-Glass construction and old-world American craftsmanship with precision
actions designed for today’s live bait and jig fishing techniques.
Among the nearly 20 new Cousins
“Classic” models are many ideal for casting smaller live baits like anchovies —
a lost skill many anglers are having to re-acquaint themselves with to make the
most of this summer’s offshore opportunities.
Here’s the scenario: Waves of
bluefin, yellowfin, yellowtail and dorado have moved into U.S. waters, and they
show no signs of stopping. Signs point
to an El Nino fishery that will provide exciting fishing for local exotics
through the fall. At the same time, the
large sardines that have “spoiled” West Coast anglers have become a rare
commodity — particularly for private boaters.
As a result, anglers are finding it necessary to adapt “finesse”
techniques for local tuna and exotics, including the “lost art” of flylining
small live baits on 15- or 20-pound test.
“Old-school” saltwater anglers will
instantly recognize classic model numbers/actions such as the 196, 270, 270-8,
870 and 210 — rods designed for casting small baits long distances. The new Cousins fiberglass rods bearing
these numbers, however, take fishing performance to a new level. Updated actions fine-tuned by Cousins’
rod-crafting expert Wade Cunningham result in lightweight rods that don’t just
cast well, they also let fishermen “put the wood” to offshore gamefish.
Each of these new rods is built from
the blank up in Cousins’ Huntington Beach, California factory, using the finest
materials, components and attention to detail. Cousins Classic Fiberglass Rods feature
durable Hypalon sponge-rubber grips, Fuji reel seats and Fuji aluminum oxide
guides that are triple-wrapped and treated with three coats of slow-cure UV
coating for durability and good looks.
The new line also includes four 8- and
9-foot jigging models with cork-tape handles finished with traditional Turk’s
Head wrappings. The family also
includes some serious “bluefin busters,” 30-60 and 40-80 pound rated bait rods
featuring machined aluminum reel seats, gimbaled butts and special heavy-duty
guides (great for panga or fly-in anglers).
These rods deliver the power and quality features to beat even the
toughest tuna or burly Baja yellowtail.
Like every Cousins rod, each new
Classic Fiberglass rod is given a unique serial number at the time of
manufacture and is backed by Cousins Limited Lifetime Warranty and Factory
Service. These premium quality,
American-made rods are offered through authorized Cousins Tackle dealers and
carry MAP prices ranging from $250-$300.
During a special promotional period through Labor Day, Cousins and its
dealers are offering discounts and Instant Cash Rebates that can substantially
reduce what fishermen pay “out-the-door” on these and all Cousins rods.
For more information on the new Cousins
Classic Fiberglass rod family — or the company’s 300-plus American-made rod
models for freshwater, inshore, bay and saltwater fishing, visit your
authorized Southern California Cousins Tackle dealer or go online to
www.cousinstackle.com.
About Cousins
Tackle Corporation
Cousins Tackle Corporation is run by
real-life cousins and fishing industry legends Bill Buchanan and Wade
Cunningham, who together helped create iconic brands including Sage, Seeker,
Fenwick, Sevenstrand, Berkeley, Spiderwire, Stren, Abu Garcia, Abel and
Shikari. Cousins manufactures a full
line of premium quality rods for most styles of fresh and saltwater fishing, as
well as a selection of proven trolling lures and skirts, all in its Huntington
Beach, California facility. American
made Cousins products are available nationwide through select independent
fishing tackle retailers.
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