Mustad Brandon Lester Instinct Crankbait Casting Rods
Overview
Crafted utilizing his experience as a custom rod builder and proven expertise on tour, the Mustad Brandon Lester Instinct Crankbait Casting Rods are designed down to the finest details to bring a professional-grade series of cranking rods to bass fishing. Built around a 30-ton IM8 Japanese Toray graphite blank to provide lightweight handling with great sensitivity, this high-performance lineup features the ideal lengths and actions to reach any cranking depth and provide that forgiving bend needed to land fish when using treble hooks.
The custom high-density EVA foam and cork insert handle allows anglers to feel everything at the end of their fishing line, and a heavy-duty original Fuji trigger reel seat provides a secure platform for hard-pulling crankbaits. Touted as Brandon Lester’s best series of cranking rods for both tournament and weekend angling alike, the Mustad Brandon Lester Instinct Crankbait Casting Rods are finished with premium Fuji hard aluminum-oxide guides for tangle-free casting performance.
- 30-ton IM8 Japanese Toray Graphite Blanks
- Heavy-duty Original Fuji Trigger Reel Seat
- Custom EVA Foam and Cork Insert Handles
- Fuji Hard Aluminum-Oxide Guides
All rod warranties must go directly through Mustad.
Specifications
| Model | Length | Power | Taper | Line Wt. | Lure Wt. | Guides | Handle Length | Handle Type | |
| MR011-BLFC-MH-7 | 7' | Medium Heavy | Moderate | 10-17lb | 3/16-3/4oz | 9+Tip | 14-3/4" | Crank A | Buy Now |
| MR011-BLFC-H-73 | 7'3" | Heavy | Moderate | 12-20lb | 1/4-1oz | 9+Tip | 15-3/4" | Crank B | Buy Now |
| MR011-BLFC-H-76 | 7'6" | Heavy | Moderate | 10-20lb | 1/4-1oz | 9+Tip | 16-1/2" | Crank C | Buy Now |
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Comments: If anyone is debating this rod, PULL THE TRIGGER! I bought the 7ft to start but ended up buying all 3 model. These rods are super light at this price point and the parabolic action is phenomenal. I was able to horse a 6lber out of grass on a chatter bait bite on 14lb Sunline with no issue! I can't speak enough good about these rods! Mustad knocked these out the park!
From: D Ant: Virginia 4/20/23
Comments: I was skeptical at first, i didn't even know Mustad made rods TBH. I was looking for a new square bill rod, currently have the Lews signature series glass cranking rod and it's just a bit heavy and a little stiff for me. Saw a video from Tackle Junky on YouTube and he just picked up this rod, had good things to say and the guy loves to throw a square bill. So i jumped over to TWH to check them out. Toray blanks, Fuji guides and reel seat, retails for $240 and was on sale for $97. Decided to take a shot and try it out. WOW, am i glad i did. First time out caught 4 during a quick evening session with my biggest fish going 6 pounds. These rods are light, sensitive, and have a great parabolic action, perfect for 1.5's. Cannot recommend this rod enough, if youre on the fence, do it! You wont regret it!
From: Nick: Dallas, TX 9/30/22