E-Rod® Gulf Coast Edition

Our Gulf Coast edition is crafted with the E-Rod Elite design, enhanced with a robust blank perfect for Bottom Fishing, Micro deep drop and speed jigging applications. With exceptional backbone and a 50 lb line weight capacity, it pairs best with electric reels in the 300 to 500 size range. Specifications Total Weight (with battery): 1.9 lbs Assembled Length: 86 in Line Rating (Braid/Mono): 30 - 50 lb Jig Weight: 400 - 800 g Max Lead Weight (for Bottom Fishing): 48 oz Rod Action: Extra Fast Rod Power: XX-Heavy Electrical Output (Max Discharge): 14.5 v / 24 A Charge Time (Empty to Full): <90 min Run Time (Feet of Retrieve per Charge): 20 - 30 k Cell Life (Charge Cycles): 1,500+ Includes rod blade, E-Butt, and AC fast charger Features EVA Grip: Lightweight and grippy, the EVA foam handle delivers all-day comfort even in wet conditions. Its non-slip texture gives you confident control whether you're jigging deep or locked into a long fight. Hand Wrapped in Stuart, FL: Every rod is hand-wrapped by skilled craftsmen right in Stuart, Florida, the fishing capital of the world. This hands-on attention to detail ensures consistent quality and a level of care no machine can match. Double Coated Finish: A double-coat epoxy finish shields every wrap and guide foot from the rigors of saltwater use. The result is a clean, professional look backed by lasting protection trip after trip. Carbon Blank: Built around a high-modulus carbon blank, the Gulf Coast rod delivers the ideal balance of sensitivity and lifting power for coastal deep-drop fishing. Lightweight and responsive, it telegraphs bites from extreme depths while handling heavy fish with authority. Quick Swap Battery/Butt: The E-Rod's signature Quick Swap system lets you hot-swap a fully charged battery butt in seconds. Stay in the water longer with no downtime, no tangled cables, and no wasted time. ALPS AT 20 Aluminum Reel Seat: The ALPS AT20 aluminum reel seat delivers rock-solid reel lockdown with a lightweight, corrosion-resistant build. Its precise machining ensures your reel stays exactly where you put it, drop after drop. Alps MXN Guide Train: The industry-leading ALPS MXN guide train delivers unmatched strength and consistent line-to-guide contact across every inch of the rod. These high-performance guides are built to handle the punishing demands of deep-water fishing. Fuji Sic Tip: The Fuji Silicon Carbide tip ring is the gold standard in fishing, ultra-hard and incredibly smooth, it reduces line wear and friction even under the sustained load of deep drops. It's the tip serious anglers trust. Acid Wrapped Guides: Acid wrapped guides (or spiral wrapped guides) are when guides start on top of the casting rod (for the reel) and spiral around the blank to the bottom, combining the advantages of casting and spinning rods. This design eliminates rod twist/torque under heavy loads, significantly reducing angler fatigue and increasing stability when fighting large fish. E-Rod Mobile App: https://erodfishing.com/pages/mobile-app E-Rod Warranty Information: https://erodfishing.com/pages/warranty E-Rod Care and Maintenance Information: https://erodfishing.com/pages/e-rod-manual