The New Flats Class Collection, a groundbreaking assortment of inshore rods crafted in collaboration with famend skilled saltwater angler Capt. C.A. Richardson and award-winning rod builder Trevor Fitzgerald. This modern collection is designed particularly for anglers focusing on probably the most sought-after inshore species, together with trophy speckled trout and tarpon. With over 30 years of expertise, Capt. C.A. Richardson has helped optimize these rods for precision casting, distinctive lure management, and efficient fish-fighting in shallow waters.
The Flats Class Collection affords a variety of fashions, every designed for particular purposes. Listed here are some examples of what you may discover:
Casting Rods:
FC70MH (7’0″ Medium Heavy Casting): Typically described because the “go-to rod for topwater lures” (poppers, strolling baits, choppo-style). Its size and motion make it appropriate for tight areas like mangrove creeks.
FC73M (7’3″ Medium Casting): A flexible rod, typically known as the “trainer’s pet” because of its skill to deal with a variety of lures together with Mirrodine XLs, Paul Browns, Prime Canine Jr.’s, Whopper Ploppers, spoons, paddle tails, and a few Texas-rigs. It’s thought-about a “tweener” that bridges totally different energy ranges.
FC73MH (7’3″ Medium Heavy Casting): The popular selection for speckled trout, optimized for Mirrodine-style twitch baits, crankbaits, mild wire jigs, and a few spinner baits. It has a forgiving motion to attenuate fish shake-off.
FC76HC (7’6″ Heavy Casting): Constructed for heavy-duty purposes, reminiscent of casting heavy jigs round bridges, giant swimbaits, or glide baits in canals. It pairs properly with 250-300 dimension casting reels and has the ability to land trophy-sized fish.
Spinning Rods:
FC70MS (7’0″ Medium Spinning): A finesse spinning rod superb for NED rigs, undersized laborious baits, or hair jigs. Provides distinctive sensitivity and accuracy for delicate shows.
FC72MS (7’2″ Medium Spinning): Most popular for working Mirrodines, small to medium suspenders, and topwater lures. Additionally fitted to mild wire paddle tail jigs and redfish spoons, offering versatility for shallow-water sight fishing or blind casting.
FC76MHS (7’6″ Medium Heavy Spinning): Essentially the most adaptable spinning rod, able to dealing with medium to giant topwaters, Mirrodine XLs, Paul Brown Lures, Texas-rigged mushy baits, medium-sized swimbaits, and chatterbaits. Excels in energy fishing strategies round cowl.
FC76HS (7’6″ Heavy Spinning): Designed for bigger swimbaits (5″-7″), glide baits, and three/4oz to 2oz bucktail jigs round bridges and jetties. Pairs properly with a 5000-size reel for a “Beast Mode” setup.
