{"product_id":"gary-howard-custom-9-24kg-lbg-drone-rod","title":"Gary Howard Custom 9' 24kg LBG\/ Drone Rod","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e.cs5CC07D4{margin:12pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0pt} .cs95B2DFB{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;Calibri;} .cs97DFFCB{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;Times New Roman;} .cs3388614{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 10pt 0pt;line-height:1.15;text-indent:0pt} .csE0EDC5B{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;SEGOE UI SYMBOL;}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eGary Howard Custom 9’ 24kg E-Glass Land Based Game Rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eTHE POWER TO STOP THEM. THE FORGIVENESS TO KEEP THEM HOOKED. THE LEVERAGE TO BRING THEM HOME\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003ePurpose-built for serious drone fishing, beach fishing and land-based pelagic action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eWhen you’re battling powerful pelagic fish from the beach, you need more than just brute strength. You need a rod that delivers exceptional leverage, absorbs violent shocks, maintains consistent pressure and gives you the control to bring trophy fish safely through the shore break.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eIntroducing the Gary Howard Custom 9’ 24kg E-Glass Land Based Game Rod — a serious heavy-duty fishing rod that combines the legendary toughness and forgiving characteristics of E-glass fibreglass with a practical 9ft length that’s exceptionally well suited to modern drone fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eDesigned for anglers targeting powerful species such as Spanish mackerel, longtail tuna, cobia, giant trevally and other hard-fighting pelagic, this custom-built rod delivers an outstanding combination of strength, control, durability and fish-fighting comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e* Maximum leverage. Controlled pressure. Less fatigue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e* The 9ft Advantage – The Ideal Length for Drone Fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eWhy fight a big fish with 12–14ft of rod when you don’t need to?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eTraditional surf rods are often designed around achieving maximum casting distance. However, modern drone fishing completely changes the game. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eWhen your drone is delivering baits hundreds of metres offshore, the need for an excessively long casting rod is eliminated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eInstead, your priorities become fish-fighting leverage, comfort, line control and the ability to maintain sustained pressure on powerful fish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eThat’s where the Gary Howard 9’ Land Based Game Rod really shines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eAt just 9ft (2.74m), this rod offers a tremendous mechanical advantage over longer, more cumbersome surf rods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eMaximum Leverage Without Excessive Fatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eLonger rods create a greater mechanical disadvantage for the angler when fighting powerful fish. The additional length effectively increases the leverage working against your arms, shoulders, back and core.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eDuring prolonged battles with hard-running pelagic species, this can quickly become exhausting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eThe shorter 9ft design reduces this mechanical disadvantage, allowing anglers to apply substantial pressure more comfortably and efficiently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 0.875rem; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehe benefits include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e• Redu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-indent: 0pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eced physical fatigue compared with fighting similar loads on considerably longer surf rods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e• Improved leverage, allowing anglers to maintain sustained pressure with less unnecessary strain.\u003cbr\u003e• Greater manoeuvrability, particularly when following fish along the beach.\u003cbr\u003e• Better fighting control, making it easier to adjust rod angles as fish change direction.\u003cbr\u003e• More comfortable extended battles, especially when targeting large, powerful pelagic species.\u003cbr\u003e• Practical line management, with sufficient length to help control line around the shore break.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eWhen you’ve got a powerful fish taking line hundreds of metres offshore, the last thing you want is to be fighting your own rod as well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eWith the Gary Howard 9’ 24kg, you’re fighting the fish — not the equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eE-Glass Construction – The Secret to Keeping Fish Hooked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eSuperior Shock Absorption. Consistent Pressure. Greater Control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eOne of the most important features of this custom Gary Howard rod is its E-glass fibreglass construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eWhile stiff, high-modulus graphite rods are popular for their lightweight and responsive characteristics, E-glass offers a completely different set of advantages that can be particularly valuable when targeting powerful game fish from the beach. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eE-glass is renowned for its toughness, flexibility and forgiving bending characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eA well-designed E-glass blank can absorb sudden shock loads and flex progressively under pressure, helping cushion the violent movements of powerful fish R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eather than transferring every sudden surge directly to your fishing line and hooks, the rod acts as a shock absorber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eWhy Shock Absorption Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eLarge pelagic fish rarely fight smoothly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eThey make blistering runs, shake their heads violently, change direction without warning and can suddenly surge against heavy drag pressure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eThese movements create rapid changes in line tension that can result in pulled hooks, broken leaders or lost fish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eThe forgiving nature of E-glass helps manage these sudden loads by flexing and recovering throughout the fight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eThis provides several important advantages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003e• Absorbs sudden shock loads during explosive runs and violent head shakes.\u003cbr\u003e• Helps maintain consistent hook pressure as fish change direction.\u003cbr\u003e• Reduces abrupt tension spikes that can contribute to pulled hooks and tackle failure.\u003cbr\u003e• Cushions powerful surges when fishing with appropriately set heavy drag pressures.\u003cbr\u003e• Helps minimise momentary slack line through the rod’s progressive loading and recovery.\u003cbr\u003e• Provides a forgiving fighting action that helps anglers maintain control throughout extended battles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eThis combination of strength and forgiveness is especially beneficial when fighting powerful pelagic species on heavy tackle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eSometimes, the rod that bends with the fish is the rod that helps you land it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eA Huge Advantage in the Shore Break \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eBecause the Last 20 Metres Can Be the Hardest Part of the Fight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eAny experienced beach angler knows that hooking a trophy fish is only half the battle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eAfter successfully fighting a fish from hundreds of metres offshore, you still need to negotiate the unpredictable and often violent conditions of the shore break. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eThis is where good fish can be lost in seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eAs breaking waves lift and push a fish towards the beach, line tension can drop dramatically. Moments later, a retreating wave or sudden surge from the fish can create an enormous spike in pressure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eThese rapidly changing forces can be particularly challenging when fishing with very stiff rods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eE-Glass Works Like a Suspension System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eThe progressive flex of the Gary Howard E-glass blank helps absorb these sudden changes in loading. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eAs waves push and pull the fish, the blank bends and recovers, helping smooth out abrupt changes in tension and maintain more consistent pressure on the hook. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eThis can reduce the likelihood of pulled hooks and lost fish during the critical final stages of a fight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eCombined with the manageable 9ft length, the rod also allows anglers to adjust fighting angles and move along the beach more easily. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eIt’s an ideal combination for controlling powerful fish in turbulent, shallow water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs5CC07D4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs97DFFCB\"\u003eWhen a trophy Spanish mackerel, longtail tuna or cobia is thrashing in the shore break, the forgiving action of E-glass can make all the difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cs3388614\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B2DFB\"\u003eBULKY ITEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARY HOWARD","offers":[{"title":"Overhead","offer_id":50747809530031,"sku":"20020668","price":389.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spin","offer_id":50747816902831,"sku":"20020651","price":379.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/6904\/1327\/files\/20020668_1.jpg?v=1792978262","url":"https:\/\/tackleworldrainbow.com.au\/products\/gary-howard-custom-9-24kg-lbg-drone-rod","provider":"Tackle World Rainbow Beach","version":"1.0","type":"link"}