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Stealth Stixx 2 Fathoms Cranking Rod: Built to Plunder the Mid-Range

Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:32 pm
by Cal
Stealth Stixx 2 Fathoms Cranking Rod: Built to Plunder the Mid-Range

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Introduction: Crankbait fishing is one of the few techniques that remains effective year-round, and during the colder months in particular, success often comes from driving baits deeper to reach suspended fish or those holding tight to the bottom. While Stealth Stixx offers a broad lineup of rods across multiple bass fishing applications, the brand has developed a particularly strong following for its Fathom cranking rods, shaped in large part by input from co-founder, professional angler, and West Coast crankbait specialist Randy McAbee. Here, we take a closer look at the Fathom series, focusing specifically on the 2 Fathoms Cranking Rod, a purpose-built model designed to fish medium to deep diving crankbaits.

Complete Article: https://www.tackletour.com/reviewstealt ... thoms.html

Re: Stealth Stixx 2 Fathoms Cranking Rod: Built to Plunder the Mid-Range

Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2026 6:39 pm
by mark poulson
According to their website, the guide closest to the reel eliminates all the line problems, so why not just put that one on you own rod builds?

Re: Stealth Stixx 2 Fathoms Cranking Rod: Built to Plunder the Mid-Range

Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2026 8:53 pm
by hoohoorjoo
mark poulson wrote:
Sun Jan 25, 2026 6:39 pm
According to their website, the guide closest to the reel eliminates all the line problems, so why not just put that one on you own rod builds?
Lots of people do just that, especially with stripper guide for a spinning rod.

Re: Stealth Stixx 2 Fathoms Cranking Rod: Built to Plunder the Mid-Range

Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2026 9:27 pm
by Cal
mark poulson wrote:
Sun Jan 25, 2026 6:39 pm
According to their website, the guide closest to the reel eliminates all the line problems, so why not just put that one on you own rod builds?
The guide is not new:

https://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast10castaway.html

https://www.tackletour.com/reviewenigmaspinning.html

https://www.tackletour.com/reviewenigma73mbm.html

https://www.tackletour.com/reviewkistlerma2spin.html

Re: Stealth Stixx 2 Fathoms Cranking Rod: Built to Plunder the Mid-Range

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 12:43 am
by mark poulson
Late to the party once again!

Re: Stealth Stixx 2 Fathoms Cranking Rod: Built to Plunder the Mid-Range

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 12:50 am
by mark poulson
Will an improved Alberto braid to fluoro knot pass through those guides?
Can the guides be bought separately, or only in sets?

Re: Stealth Stixx 2 Fathoms Cranking Rod: Built to Plunder the Mid-Range

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 1:22 am
by Cal
i'm sure connection knots are fine through the guide and i'm also pretty sure you can purchase it separately.

Re: Stealth Stixx 2 Fathoms Cranking Rod: Built to Plunder the Mid-Range

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 1:35 am
by mark poulson
Thank you.