ZOLO Rumble Casting Rod
Bladed jigs demand a rod that keeps the bait working cleanly while still driving a heavy single hook. The ZOLO Rumble blends a fiberglass, crankbait style tip with carbon backbone to deliver the ideal action for ChatterBait® style presentations.
ZOLO Rumble Casting Rod is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
ZOLO Rumble Casting Rod
ZOLO Rumble Casting Rod is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
ChatterBaits®, swim jigs, and lipless crankbaits require a rod that loads smoothly during the retrieve yet applies steady pressure once a fish commits. The Rumble’s hybrid construction pairs a fiberglass upper section with a carbon fiber lower section, creating a rod that casts moving baits effortlessly while maintaining the strength needed to drive heavy jig hooks. The flexible upper section keeps fish pinned during headshakes, while the carbon backbone provides the lifting power needed to pull fish from grass and cover.
(ChatterBait® is a registered trademark of Z-Man Fishing Products, Inc.)
Best For
- Chatterbaits®
- Single hook, moving baits
- Lipless Crankbaits
Key Features
- Handbuilt in Aiken, South Carolina
- USA‑made 125GSM carbon fiber rod blank
- Super-grade cork split grip with EVA Butt
- Leader‑friendly Kigan Zero Tangle guide train
- ALX Rods designed XLA Hookkeeper for use with all bait styles
- 3 Year Warranty & Lifetime SureSet Program Replacement
Technical Specs
- Line: 10 - 25#
- Lure: 1/4 - 1.5 oz
- Length: 7'1"
- Power: Glass Heavy (soft tip with strong backbone)
- Action: Fast
- Average Rod Weight: 5.0 oz
- Handle Length: 10.5" (End of butt to back of reel seat)
- Number of Guides: 10
Specifications
Specifications
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Length7'1"
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Line
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Lure Weight
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PowerHeavy
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Action
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Average Rod Weight
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Number of Guides
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Handle Length
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ConfigurationCasting
Reviews (14)
Reviews (14)
I had one Zolo Rumble that when paired with a chatterbait would catch bass in good numbers. I just purchased two more so that I can be ready to quickly throw different colors. This rod pairs so well with a chatterbait. My next purchase will be some more Enox rods. The rods shipped very well packaged and quite expeditiously, too.
Really put this rod to work this weekend. 3 days of grass and flooded willows with a LV and TN. Swap your hooks on those baits and tie them onto this rod. You will be able to fish your traps in the grass more efficiently and winch them in. This past weekend I threw braid to 20lb and straight braid. Either setup allowed me to winch in 5lbers without ripping the trebles out.
I came across ALX rods originally because a close friend of mine was on the pro-staff. I've been unhappy with the handful of rods I've tried throwing a Jackhammer on over the years, and decided to buy a rod specifically built for the bait because I throw it so often. I went with the Rumble, and could not be happier. It handles the bait perfect. Enough tip to feel the blades and enough backbone so you don't feel underpowered, which is easy to do with chatterbaits.
I fished this rod for the first time last week throwing Jack Hammers. I caught several nice 3-4 lb. bass. I do recommend the Rumble as a Chatterbait rod. I ordered over the phone from Alex on a Thursday and received the rod on a Friday, the very next day! Thanks Alex.
Let me say I have probably 7-8 other Alx rods from, Ikos, Zolo, and higher end one. I fished the Rumble yesterday and I was not that happy. It was a pretty heavy rod compared with some others I have. The thing I really didn't like was how stifff it was at the handle. Cork usually has a little give and this was hard. I also thought with the glass tip, the rod would load up a lot more.
Hi Chris! Thanks for the review Sorry to hear you weren't thrilled, but hopefully after a few more trips you will come to appreciate how unique the Rumble is. The cork grip same as used on all our ZOLO and ENOX models. This is a very high quality cork that should be very firm and not give when gripped. As you noted, the Rumble is heavier than other ZOLOs because of the partial glass construction. The total weight is around 5oz - which is more than most of our carbon fiber (aka graphite) rods. The Rumble is specifically designed to have a lot of power at the butt with a lighter tip so it loads when a fish hits but with ample power to set a single, heavy jig hook on moving baits like vibrating jigs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, etc. It will not load deep like a glass crankbait rod does. Thanks again for your honest review!
