ZOLO Trickster - 7', Light+, Fast Spinning

Another great rod from ALX! Just the right amount of finesse and backbone. High quality all around. There is a reason I am switching all of my rods over to ALX!

Is the trickster great for drop shot? Yes. Ned rig? Yup. Shakey head? Check. But it's also an amazing jerkbait rod (if you like spinning rods for them, like me)! Paired with a quality size 2500 reel, it can cast a 110 half a mile. I've caught many big smallmouth on it (over 5 lbs.) and even a few good sized northern pike (up to 12 lbs or so) with no problem at all from the rod. Keeps the fish pinned, I've had virtually no lost fish. Take my advise and give it a try. Also recommend the Maestro for dropshot, neds, blades, etc. I have about a dozen ALX Zolos, they are all amazing.

Guys, purchased 3 ALX Zolo Trickster rods -these are the real deal-from ned rigs, senkos ,dropshot even flukes -this rod excels at any of these techniques - I was a long time Dobyns guy and swapped the champion extreme spinning rods out for these Tricksters and couldn’t be any happier. The build quality is incredible and the feel in your hand feels like you are holding a much more expensive rod. Sensitivity is awesome -don’t listen to anyone say ALX rods are not sensitive -they are very sensitive. Alex the owner is a great resource of info as I spoke to him on any questions I had. Several of my buddies have become interested in the Zolos and a friend of mine Kevin just ordered a Trickster or two as well. For the money ALX rods are the best bang for your buck :)

The Trickster is the best shaky head rod I have ever used. Incredibly light and sensitive, with plenty of backbone for a strong hook set.
Also a great rod for light jigs in inshore applications. My go to for sea trout.

I really enjoy going on the boat with my husband Phil. I didn't grow up in a fishing family, so I would normally just read a book and sunbathe while my husband fished. Phil would always encourage me to fish, but to be honest, I always felt like my bait just felt "dead" and I was never too sure what my lure was doing down in the water. That all changed last Fall when Phil got me an ALX Zolo Trickster. I have now caught numerous fish on shakeyhead and whacky rigs with my Trickster and I can feel everything my bait is doing down there, especially when a fish bites!