|
Airrus
Wildlife Copperhead Casting Rod
(WL701M)
Specifications |
|
Material |
Graphite |
|
Length |
7 ft |
| Line
Weight |
8 -
17 lbs |
| Lure
Weight |
1/4
- 5/8 oz |
|
Power |
Medium |
|
Taper |
Moderate |
|
Weight |
3.9
oz (measured) |
| MSRP |
$169.95 |
Impressions:
When I first picked up
this rod I was surprised at how lightweight it was. Measuring it on our scale
the rod weighs only 3.9 ounces. That makes the Airrus Wildlife Copperhead WL701M
the second lightest rod in the Crankbait Rod Wars.
The Wildlife
Copperhead has a very traditional appearance
This rod is constructed
from a high multi-modulus graphite blank incorporating aluminum winding checks,
Fuji concept Alconite guides with SS frames, and a Fuji reel seat. The seven
feet medium powered Copperhead casting rod has no foregrip and a split rear grip
for additional weight reduction. Overall this rod has a simple yet custom
looking appearance.
Lab Results:
Because the Copperhead
rod feels so light, you would think it is only good for shallow crankbaits but
our lab data shows different. This rod can handle both shallow and medium diving
hardbaits, making this rod an ideal candidate for a good all purpose moving bait
stick.
Lab Results for
Medium Cranking Sticks
|
Model |
Avg RoD (2-32 oz) |
Taper |
Measured Weight (oz) |
Balance Point (inches) |
Balancing Torque (ftlbs) |
|
Powell 703CB |
2.04 |
Mod Fast |
6.6 |
9.5 |
.34 |
|
G.Loomis CBR845 |
2.30 |
Mod Fast |
4.4 |
9.5 |
.19 |
|
G.Loomis CBR855C GLX |
2.26 |
Mod Fast |
4.4 |
8.5 |
.20 |
|
Fenwick ECC70M-MF |
2.28 |
Mod Fast |
5.4 |
11.5 |
.30 |
|
Falcon Cara CCB-5-173DR |
2.25 |
Mod Fast |
4.7 |
5.5 |
|
|
Airrus WL701M |
2.14 |
Mod |
3.9 |
11.5 |
|
|
Damiki C761M-CR |
2.17 |
Mod |
5.6 |
7.5 |
|
|
Jackall Light Pluggin' HC-65ML |
2.22 |
Fast |
4.6 |
6 |
|
|
Lucky Craft 701MF Fat Mini Magic |
2.06 |
Fast |
5.9 |
9.5 |
|
|
Daiko BRSC-70MG |
2.20 |
Mod Fast |
6.3 |
9 |
|
|
Gancraft KB-003-68M Scarface |
2.30 |
Mod Fast |
7 |
3 |
|
|
MB F4-610GT3 Shiryu |
2.22 |
Fast |
5.3 |
8.5 |
|
|
Quantum TKVD74M |
2.15 |
Fast |
5.3 |
12 |
|
|
Dobyns 684CB |
2.26 |
Mod Fast |
4.7 |
5 |
|
|
Dobyns 705CBMF Glass |
2.03 |
Mod Fast |
5 |
6.75 |
|
|
Dobyns 804CB |
2.19 |
Mod Fast |
5.7 |
8 |
|
Field Tests:
At the beginning of the year Cal and I ventured to El Novillo, Mexico to conduct
some of our crankbait rod wars tests. The Airrus Wildlife Copperhead was one of
several sticks that made it for those field trials. I fished this rod with
various reels mounted on it depending upon the application because not only is
this rod good for crankbaits and spinnerbaits but is sensitive enough for use
with plastics
as well.
