{"title":"Swimbait Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore dedicated swimbait casting rods for freshwater glide baits and weighted soft swimbaits. Start with the complete lure or rig weight, then compare the rod’s power, action, reel layout and handle dimensions. A bass rod label alone does not establish suitability for large baits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCheck the whole casting payload\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInclude hooks, split rings, clips and added weights when checking a casting rating. A soft bait’s unrigged weight is not the same as the complete casting load. Choose a rod within its stated application and rating rather than treating the maximum as the preferred weight for every cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore the WAKEPORT 802H\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wakeport-802h-swimbait-casting-rod\" title=\"GOOFISH WAKEPORT 802H swimbait casting rod\"\u003eWAKEPORT 802H swimbait casting rod\u003c\/a\u003e is a two-section, 2440mm design with H power, Moderate-Fast action and a 56–140g complete casting-rig target. Its Apricot Mint layout combines a long natural-cork rear grip with a short orange EVA foregrip and mint cap. Specifications remain development targets pending sample validation; check the product page for current validation and availability information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompare handle, reel and storage fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck whether the rear-grip length suits your casting stance and available space. Confirm reel-foot fit, line capacity, working balance and transport length using the exact model. Power describes a loading class, while action describes the bending profile; neither is a reel-drag setting or a fish-lifting limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse suitable landing equipment and keep people clear of the casting path when handling heavy, hooked baits. This category is not a substitute for a separately rated trolling or vertical-jigging setup. For other techniques, explore the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fishing-rod\" title=\"Fishing rods by fishing technique\"\u003efishing rod range\u003c\/a\u003e. Category artwork is a design illustration, not a product photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wakeport-802h-swimbait-casting-rod","title":"GOOFISH® WAKEPORT 802H Swimbait Casting Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe GOOFISH WAKEPORT 802H is a freshwater swimbait casting rod designed around larger glide baits and weighted soft swimbaits, a long two-handed grip and a two-section transport format. The Apricot Mint finish pairs natural cork with an orange EVA foregrip, a mint butt cap and an ice-grey lower blank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a dedicated big-bait direction, not a finesse rod, a crankbait rod for small plugs or a boat jigging rod. One 802H model and one finish are proposed, without interchangeable Power tips or additional color combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every new rod rating, dimension, mass, balance, material choice and installed component detail below is a development target awaiting engineering approval and physical samples. FUJI catalog dimensions are sourced references, not measurements of this rod. Images are design renders, not product photographs, scaled drawings or production instructions. No casting-distance, catch-rate, sensitivity, strength or hook-retention result has been established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this model exists\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAKEPORT names the surface path of a moving bait and the practical need to transport a long rod. The 80 family denotes a nominal eight-foot class, 2 denotes two removable sections and H denotes the intended Heavy power. The controlling metric length is 2440 mm, not an exact imperial conversion. Model WP-802H-AM identifies the Apricot Mint finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intended user is an experienced freshwater bass angler working larger swimbaits or glide baits from an open bank or stable boat deck. Lakes, reservoirs and slow river reaches need clear casting and landing space around the angler. Largemouth bass is the primary target species; species names do not establish a permissible fish mass. Pike waters require separately selected bite protection, whose mass counts in the complete rig. This is not a muskie-trolling or universal heavy-cover outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe longer handle gives two hands room during controlled casting and can be braced against the forearm during retrieval; comfort and reach still require trials. A Moderate-Fast bending target is intended to load progressively with the complete bait rather than copy a light Fast-action bass blank. The middle joint shortens transport length but adds fit, wear and bend-transition checks. Neither a two-piece layout nor an H label proves greater strength or one-piece performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2195\/4723\/files\/wakeport-802h-sections-20261108.png?v=1794107475\" alt=\"WAKEPORT 802H two-section appearance study with 1255 mm section, 70 mm engagement and 2440 mm assembled development targets\" width=\"1264\" height=\"848\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eTwo physical sections, no spare Power tips. Guide depictions are simplified; the proposed nine-plus-tip train and physical layout tests govern development. Written dimensions, not image scale, control the length chain.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e802H selection targets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\" aria-label=\"WAKEPORT selection targets\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:560px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRod configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrigger-seat casting, straight upper guide plane; no spinning version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLength \/ sections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2440 mm assembled \/ two removable sections, development targets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePhysical section lengths\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS1 butt 1255 mm; S2 main-tip 1255 mm, including permanent fittings, targets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMid-joint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS2 female composite socket over S1 male composite end; 70 mm engagement target. 1255 + 1255 - 70 = 2440 mm. No external metal ferrule cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLongest section \/ protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1255 mm longest bare section target; at most 1290 mm protected section-sock envelope target, allowing 35 mm total end protection. Not a measured hard-case or shipping dimension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH \/ Heavy development target: resistance to deflection under a defined test, not a fish-weight or lifting limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate-Fast development target: progressive bending distribution under a defined support\/load method, not a recovery-speed result or an unmeasured bending ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eComplete casting rig\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56–140 g development window, including lure body, hooks, rings, clip, attached added weights and bite-protection hardware. Not just the lure's unrigged catalog mass. Casting and usable retrieval ranges require separate sample approval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLine selection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30 lb class nylon or fluorocarbon main line development reference. Alternative braid PE2–3 is a separate trial reference, not a strength conversion or a rod-load rating. Test the actual line, knot and leader combination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDry mass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230 g or less development objective, assembled with all permanent fittings but no reel, line, bait, sock or case; not measured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBare balance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex570–650 mm from butt-face x=0 development objective, dry assembled rod horizontal, guide plane up, no reel\/line. Record actual support method; a mounted outfit requires a separate balance assessment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReel trial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200–300-class low-profile baitcasting reel, approximately 250–350 g trial envelope. Size names vary by manufacturer; actual foot, spool capacity\/exit, levelwind travel, handle clearance and grip fit govern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrice direction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUS$179 suggested price, supplier quotation and final configuration pending. No verified cost, margin or model price difference is claimed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete bait lighter than the target window calls for a different rod rather than a claim of universal versatility. Heavy spinner blades, deep-diving lips and fast retrieves introduce resistance not described by bait mass alone. Do not treat 140 g as an approved hanging load, reel drag or pulling force. No vertical metal-jigging or suspended bottom-rig window is assigned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural cork behind the reel, orange EVA in front\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe starting grip choice is a continuous 350 mm natural-cork rear grip for hand placement along a long two-handed handle, a molded graphite casting-seat palm zone and a short 60 mm orange EVA foregrip. A thin mint elastomer cap protects the butt-contact zone as a design direction, not a validated impact claim. A small composite-cork wear transition is proposed beside the rear cap; it is not used to represent the whole grip as premium-grade natural cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural cork offers a familiar contact texture and permits local contour adjustment, but pore grade, filler, seams, cleaning and bond quality need supplier definition. The light surface can stain and must be evaluated with wet hands and gloves. EVA is a practical colorable foregrip candidate, but compression, cleaning, wet\/cold contact and long-session comfort remain untested. Neither material is claimed to be lighter, more sensitive or more non-slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full-EVA rear grip was considered for its continuous moldable surface and straightforward color control. Composite cork would require a defined binder, filler and bond schedule. A rigid carbon rear grip would add a separate wet\/cold comfort and edge-protection problem. The mixed cork\/EVA direction is a use-specific choice, not evidence that those alternatives are inferior. Repeated casting, prolonged retrieval, freshwater grime and incidental salt contamination all belong in material trials; this does not give the rod an approved saltwater use rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprove separate natural-cork and finished-foam samples for staining, sunscreen and bait residue, cleaning-agent compatibility, pigment transfer, fading, UV\/wet-dry aging, compression and adhesion. Assess both bare-hand and wet\/gloved use, including cold conditions, before approving grip contours. Do not coat the cork simply to imitate a brighter photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2195\/4723\/files\/wakeport-802h-handle-20261108.png?v=1794107476\" alt=\"WAKEPORT long natural-cork rear grip, graphite casting trigger seat, orange EVA foregrip and mint GOOFISH butt cap design render\" width=\"1264\" height=\"848\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eNatural cork, orange EVA and the mint cap define the mixed-material handle. Seat geometry and rendered wordmarks are appearance references, not approved component drawings or print masters.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandle dimensions and reel compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll axial dimensions below use millimeters from the rear butt face x=0 toward the tip. They are development envelopes, not installed dimensions or machining tolerances. Maximum outer diameters apply only to the named grip or cap, not to a graphite seat's shaped trigger envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\" aria-label=\"WAKEPORT handle geometry targets\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:600px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAxial target\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter \/ approval requirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMint compliant butt cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex0–12; 12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 mm max OD target; formulation, attachment and compliance supplier-approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposite-cork wear transition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex12–20; 8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 mm max OD target; binder and joint process pending\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous natural-cork rear grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex20–370; 350 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 mm max OD tapering toward about 26 mm at seat, targets; contour, grade, filler and bore pending\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear-seat transition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex370–375; 5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth mating OD; final diameter follows actual seat\/blank drawing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFUJI TCSM17 candidate envelope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex375–500.5; 125.5 mm catalog reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalog ID17.0, shaped OD20\/27 mm. Not a confirmed blank fit or reel-foot center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront locking-clearance reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex500.5–515; 14.5 mm allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot a validated lock-nut travel. Reconcile with actual hood travel, thread engagement and reel foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange EVA foregrip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex515–575; 60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 mm max OD target, shaped for a smooth front transition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront taper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex575–590; 15 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal contours and structural blank OD supplier-defined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower blank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex590–1185; 595 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlank OD\/taper, joint reinforcement and coating schedule engineer-defined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJoint contact region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembled x1185–1255\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 mm engagement target; male\/female dimensions, reserve and tolerance remain unassigned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nominal seat-body midpoint is x437.75 mm by this chain, not the installed reel-foot midpoint. Use an engineer-approved section drawing to resolve the complete seat, moving hood, grip transitions and any arbor. Measure blank OD at both seat ends, then select structural arbors, adhesive clearance and contact length. Do not fill an unknown bore with an improvised soft spacer or grind away structural carbon to force a fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrials must record the actual reel foot's length, width and thickness, hood contact, available locking travel, thread engagement, palm\/trigger reach, spool-to-first-guide line exit, levelwind travel, winding-handle clearance and mounted balance. Check bare and gloved hands and seated\/standing casting reach. Reel mass and a 200\/300 label do not establish capacity or fit. A spinning rotor is not part of this configuration; no spinning-reel clearance is approved. Reel, line and bait are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2195\/4723\/files\/wakeport-802h-details-20261108.png?v=1794107475\" alt=\"WAKEPORT tubular tip, double-foot upper casting guide and composite S1 male \/ S2 female mid-joint appearance details\" width=\"1264\" height=\"848\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eTubular tip and composite mid-joint detail. Frame shapes, guide stations and fit are illustrative; validate actual FUJI candidates on physical samples.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlank and FUJI candidate bill of materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blank direction is a two-section tubular carbon-composite structure through the tip, with a reinforced central composite put-over joint. No solid tip insert or third removable part is specified. Carbon brand, modulus grade, fiber orientation, layup, wall thickness, resin, cure, blank diameters and wall-transition profiles remain engineer\/supplier decisions. This is not a confirmed proprietary carbon recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial sample train is nine wrap-on double-foot guides plus one tip-top, in a straight upper casting plane: one size12 entry, one size10 transition and seven size8 guides, then an intended size8 tip-top. The count is a development input, not an approved guide-spacing chart. Double-foot fittings add wrapping and mass; no unsupported strength advantage is claimed. First-guide location, joint exclusion zones and every station must follow actual-reel layout, taped static line trials and dynamic sample tests. Rendered guide count\/positions cannot authorize manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\" aria-label=\"FUJI component candidates\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:760px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCandidate \/ quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial and color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourced catalog reference and open purchasing item\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFUJI BCKWAG family size12, 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKW double-foot, stainless, frosted dark grey, Alconite UJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH17.4; rear\/front feet8.0\/8.0; L33.4 mm. Family+size verified; complete supplier order notation remains to confirm, not assembled from an assumed suffix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFUJI BCKWAG10, 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKW double-foot, stainless, frosted dark grey, Alconite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH14.6; feet7.0\/6.8; L29.2 mm. Exact code appears in retailer model listing; current supplier packaging\/availability pending\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFUJI BCKWAG8, 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKW double-foot, stainless, frosted dark grey, Alconite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH12.3; feet6.0\/5.9; L25.2 mm. Exact model listing available; actual sample dimensions to verify\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFUJI BCLGAT family, intended size8, 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSloped LG light-tip frame, stainless, frosted dark grey, Alconite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube and complete purchasing code unassigned. Catalog examples8\/2.4,8\/2.8,8\/3.0,8\/3.2 share L20\/H11.5 mm with tube ODs2.68\/3.11\/3.33\/3.53 mm respectively. These are examples, NOT a selected installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFUJI TCSM17 candidate seat assembly, 1 set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolded graphite full pipe casting seat with trigger; genuine supplier metal hood finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eID17.0; shaped OD20\/27; L125.5 mm catalog reference. Confirm complete hood\/nut assembly and procurement code; a TCSM-17-Body listing alone is not the full installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural cork \/ composite-cork transition \/ orange EVA \/ mint cap, 1 handle set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier-approved grades and formulations pending\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxial envelopes above are design inputs. Final bore, contour, binder, compression and bonded fit require actual drawings and samples\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread, wrap finish, adhesives, coating, ink and fabric section sock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible approved material systems, not arbitrary substitutions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread size\/foot preparation, wrap length, coating thickness, adhesive cure and protective-guide clearance supplier\/engineer-defined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNominal guide ring numbers are not measured clear apertures. Never use the ring size as the tip tube diameter. Select the final top from measured finished-tip OD, coating and the approved glue allowance together; verify insertion depth and bonding process. The catalog tube-OD examples do not specify glue clearance or a blank diameter. The LG candidate must be reconsidered if engineer-approved casting and line-load trials require another frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not repaint guide feet, inserts, tip tube bores, reel-seat threads, hood contacts, joint contact areas or adhesive zones. Keep genuine guide and seat finishes. A dark-grey stainless frame is not a corrosion-proof claim. Only one rod model is proposed, so there is no unverified cross-model component-sharing promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2195\/4723\/files\/wakeport-802h-markings-20261108.png?v=1794107476\" alt=\"WAKEPORT 802H English model and complete casting-rig target markings on the ice-grey lower blank, not approved production artwork\" width=\"1264\" height=\"848\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eEnglish model and target-specification markings. Production requires the original vector wordmark, approved physical ink trials and approved specifications.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApricot Mint appearance and original GOOFISH artwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse PANTONE1645 C as the orange EVA foregrip reference,3255 C as the mint cap and fine wrap-accent reference,7541 C as the ice-grey lower-blank\/transition reference and Black7 C as the charcoal coating\/thread\/ink reference. Natural cork stays natural. These are sourced color references, not dye, paint, elastomer or anodizing formulas. The seat remains graphite with genuine supplier silver hood; guide frames remain supplier dark grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyling targets: ice-grey lower blank x590–1050; charcoal working blank beyond x1050. Joint contact x1185–1255 is masked from decorative coating. A single mint2 mm axial band at x1048–1050 closes the lower panel; no metal ring stack. Charcoal thread wraps use at most a1 mm mint edge and a0.6 mm orange keyline as appearance targets; structural wrap lengths follow prepared feet, not these decorative widths. No band or graphic bridges the removable joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare and sign separate physical masters for cured paint\/clear coat, actual supplier metal, orange EVA, mint cap elastomer, wrapped-and-finished thread, natural cork and ink on the actual substrate. Check wet\/dry appearance, gloss, flex adhesion, rub, cleaning, fading and aging. Digital images and PANTONE screen simulations are not material standards. Functional surfaces must stay free of decoration that changes their fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse only the approved original connected-double-O GOOFISH wordmark without stretching, redrawing, tracing or adding symbols. The available low-resolution bitmap photograph is a reference, not a production vector. Obtain the original artwork before printing. Render lettering is not an approved master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll marking positions use the same butt-face x=0 datum. Allocate a70×8 mm wordmark box at x610–680 on the outward face relative to the guide plane, reading butt-to-tip, with2 mm minimum clear space. Fit the original proportionally. Series\/model goes at x710–835 with2.5 mm letter-height target; specification rows at x850–1040 with1.8 mm target: “WAKEPORT 802H | 244cm TARGET | 2PC | H MOD-FAST TARGET”, “56–140g COMPLETE CASTING RIG TARGET” and “20–30lb MONO CLASS TARGET”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace S1 near x1160 and S2 beyond the contact region near x1265, with2 mm letter-height targets, on non-contact exterior surfaces only. Final location must follow the actual socket geometry; nothing is printed inside contact\/bond zones. Paired8×0.6 mm mint alignment ticks sit on the guide datum at nominal x1170–1178 and x1260–1268, outside the contact region; their final positions follow approved joint geometry. They do not instruct the user to force a joint flush. On the rear cap, fit the original wordmark proportionally within18×4 mm with2 mm edge clearance. Pad-printing and compatible protective finish are proposed; supplier trials must approve ink, legibility and adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSelection limits and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use this draft as permission for surf casting, sea popping, fast jigging, trolling, lifting fish, high-sticking, pulling snags with the rod or extracting fish through heavy vegetation. It is not the smaller-lure substitute for Cinderbend or BassMaster, and not the suspended Tai Rubber counterpart of RIBBONRUN. No numerical drag, working-load, fish-weight or destructive-load recommendation is assigned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect all rings, wraps, cork bonds, reel-seat locking and clean joint surfaces before use. Keep fine line from wrapping around the tip, use suitable landing equipment, and leave clear casting space behind and beside the angler. Approved field trials use controlled hook-free dummy rigs and trained operators, not exposed hooks around bystanders. Do not cast the unapproved draft to discover its failure point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse cleaning agents approved for the actual cork, foam, coating and bonds; dry fully before separated storage. Incidental salt exposure requires appropriate gentle cleaning, but does not establish a saltwater rating. The proposed fabric section sock protects separated surfaces only; it is not a hard impact case or airline-size approval. Final package mass, width and height are unmeasured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eEngineering, supplier and sample approval requirements\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDifferent loads, different evidence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep five quantities distinct: complete casting payload in grams; rod working line-force envelope in newtons under defined geometry; recommended reel drag as measured line tension in newtons; actual line\/leader\/connection tensile strength in newtons; and destructive failure load in newtons. None is calculated from fish weight, PE class, H power or the56–140 g payload window. No numerical force acceptance threshold is assigned without responsible-engineer justification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon rod-test datum: rear butt-face x=0, unloaded straight butt axis toward tip=+X, guide plane up. Use an engineer-designed padded handle support and representative reel-foot fixture, not a hard clamp on bare carbon, cork edges or the trigger. Full-line-path tests run line from that fixture through every guide and tip-top to a calibrated load cell and controlled actuator. Study proposed0°,30° and45° downward force directions relative to original unloaded+X, subject to engineer approval; do not reference a deflected tip tangent. Guard stored energy and failure paths. Support coordinates\/compliance and fixture torque require approval before testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\" aria-label=\"WAKEPORT engineering test matrix\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:900px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProject \/ units\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClamp, point, angle and path\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeed, hold, cycles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSamples \/ acceptance and approval\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions, mass, balance and fit: mm,g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry completed rod; padded balance support horizontal\/guide-up; x=0 datum. No imposed structural load or loaded line path; actual reel-foot fit documented separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoading speed\/hold not applicable to dimensional inspection; settling time and repeated measurement procedure engineer-defined. Record room\/conditioning state\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropose3 independent sample builds with3 repeat measurements each, not an approved statistical plan. Engineer sets tolerances and repeatability limits before acceptance; verify1255+1255−actual engagement, longest section and1290 mm protection objective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAction and Power characterization: N,mm,degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproved common handle\/reel-foot fixture and complete guide path; approved angular study relative to+X; optical profile through joint and tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngineer assigns load steps, N\/s ramp, hold seconds and cycles; agree reference blanks and quantitative bend criteria before testing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProposed3 independent rods; final sample plan engineer-approved. Pass against signed profile\/reference criteria, no local hinge or damaging contact; no rating inferred from bait weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking-load \/ static guide clearance: N,mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon fixture\/full line path; force at outgoing line, proposed0\/30\/45° studies; no weight hung directly from a bare tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForces, N\/s ramp, hold seconds, cycle count and safe-stop limits remain engineer-assigned before test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProposed3 rods; final number TBD. Signed limits must cover deflection, residual set, joint\/seat movement, wrap\/ring integrity and line-to-blank clearance; none of those numerical limits invented here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended reel drag: N, spool fill in mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActual candidate reel mounted in common fixture; every guide in path; outgoing direction documented from+X; specified actual line\/connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngineer defines fill, payout speed mm\/s, start\/run readings, holds\/duration, cycles and thermal state. Do not derive a drag from a proof-load fraction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProposed3 complete rod\/reel setups; exact plan and start\/run limits TBD. Publish no setting until rod, reel and weakest-connection evidence is jointly approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine\/leader\/connection tensile: N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparate guarded tensile machine with suitable capstan\/grips; specimen axial tension at approved gauge length; rod and guides not in path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngineer defines knot construction, wet\/dry conditioning, crosshead mm\/min, any hold seconds and repeats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndependent specimen count and acceptance distribution TBD. Record actual failure mode and variability; label lb\/PE values are not results\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCasting and retrieve validation: g,N,cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst an approved guarded dynamic fixture; then controlled hook-free field trials with actual reel, complete guide path and clear casting zone. Arc\/stop angles, rod orientation and tension-reference geometry must be specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithin56–140 g target only after engineering approval: choose initial payload and step sequence, actuator\/field cadence, measured line-force rate, dwell, retrieve speed and total cycles before test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProposed3 separate rod builds; engineer approves final count. Record joints, clearances, recovery, seat movement and angler fit against prewritten limits; no distance or comfortable endpoint claimed before testing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJoint, seat, grip and tip-top retention: N,N·m,mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistributed padded fixtures only on approved reinforced regions; separate axial pull and torsion about local axis. Coupon\/part tests do not use the all-guide line path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngineer sets insertion, spans, pull N\/s, torque N·m\/s, holds and assembly\/wet-dry cycles; tip-top tube\/bond and cork\/arbor processes documented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSample counts per joint\/seat\/bond process TBD. Approve slip, rotation, crack, contact and bond criteria beforehand; no improvised household-weight thresholds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStructural cyclic and proof: N,cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon rod support and full guide path, approved angle from+X, lateral excursion specified separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngineer assigns proof\/cyclic min\/max forces, N\/s or frequency, hold\/dwell and cycles based on intended use; all numerical force gates unassigned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProposed3 non-destructive development rods, final plan TBD. Quantitative residual-deflection\/movement limits and damage exclusions signed in advance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDestructive characterization: N,failure location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated sacrificial complete rods in guarded fixture, full guide path and engineer-approved angle from+X; no bare-tip hanging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngineer selects monotonic N\/s ramp, holds if any, stop instrumentation and repeats per specimen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProposed3 sacrificial rods independent of normal-use screens; final sample plan\/required failure modes and force criteria engineer-approved. Results do not become a consumer working-load limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrip\/finish\/environment durability: hours,cycles,mm and approved color-change scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActual shaped grip\/seat fixtures and substrate coupons; defined compression, rub and wet\/gloved contact direction. No line path for color\/cleaning coupons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier\/engineer assigns cleaner dose, rub speed, compression rate, holds, cold\/wet\/UV\/soil conditions, exposure duration and cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCounts by material\/process and limits for color, transfer, compression, seams, bonding, wear and comfort TBD before testing. No non-slip, fade-proof or fatigue-reduction claim without evidence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTBD is an approval gate, not permission to improvise. Where3 builds are suggested, the figure is only a planning input. The engineer must approve counts and every numerical acceptance criterion before the test begins. A non-applicable speed, angle or line path must be recorded explicitly as N\/A with reason, not silently omitted. Keep calibration, conditioning, fixture drawings, force\/time history, deviations, photographs and revision traceability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInputs, decisions and sample gates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect development inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e one dedicated freshwater big-bait casting model; two removable sections;2440 mm controlling chain;1255\/1255\/70 mm direction; long cork\/mixed-material handle; Apricot Mint palette; original-wordmark rule. These are not measured specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineer\/supplier decisions:\u003c\/strong\u003e tolerances, joint seating reserve, reinforcement and wall transitions, layup\/resin\/cure, tubular-tip geometry, finished blank diameters, seat\/arbors\/glue and hood fit, guide stations\/foot preparation, cork grade\/filler, foam\/cap formulation and coat\/ink\/bond processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample-only approvals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Action\/Power, complete-rig casting\/retrieve windows, dry mass\/balance, wet\/gloved comfort, line clearance, joint durability, seat\/foot retention, structural\/dynamic tests, environmental durability and protected-storage net clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease the drawing\/BOM revision for sample build only after missing fit\/process decisions are assigned. Inspect every physical section, actual engagement, assembled length, guide alignment, locking travel and supplied protective fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExecute signed tests, document failures\/deviations, revise the controlled drawings and processes, then rebuild\/retest affected samples. Do not choose acceptance criteria after seeing a result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprove production specifications only with engineering, supplier and sample sign-off. Replace TARGET markings only with approved measured values. A saved product draft and attractive render are not production or sales authorization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCandidate component and color sources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following public search extracts were retrieved on8 November2026. Page publication dates were not given in those extracts; availability and current supply remain to confirm. Sources identify candidate catalog properties, not an installed WAKEPORT configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fujitackle.co.nz\/products\/fuji-bckwag-tangle-free-guide\" title=\"Read FUJI KW guide materials and size8,10,12 dimensions\"\u003eFUJI NZ BCKWAG table\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blakdogtackle.com\/index.php?manufacturers_id=26\u0026amp;view=all\" title=\"Check the retailer-listed BCKWAG10 model\"\u003esize10 model notation\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onestopmarine.net\/products\/k-series-double-foot-spinning-casting-guide-fuji-bckwag8-bckwag8\" title=\"Check the retailer-listed BCKWAG8 model\"\u003esize8 model notation\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anglerswarehouse.com.au\/fuji-frosted-black-alconite-tip-bclgat\" title=\"Read BCLGAT frame, ring and tube-dependent dimensions\"\u003eBCLGAT tip-top catalog examples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mudhole.com\/products\/fuji-standard-trigger-reel-seats-tcsm\" title=\"Read TCSM17 seat catalog dimensions\"\u003eTCSM17 dimensional reference\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mudhole.com\/products\/fuji-trigger-reel-seat-body-tcsm\" title=\"Distinguish the TCSM17 body listing from a complete assembly\"\u003ebody-only ordering caution\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pantone.com\/color-finder\/1645-c\" title=\"View PANTONE1645 C orange reference\"\u003e1645 C\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pantone.com\/color-finder\/3255-c\" title=\"View PANTONE3255 C mint reference\"\u003e3255 C\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pantone.com\/color-finder\/7541-c\" title=\"View PANTONE7541 C ice-grey reference\"\u003e7541 C\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pantone.com\/color-finder\/black-7-c\" title=\"View PANTONE Black7 C charcoal reference\"\u003eBlack7 C\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Goofish® Rod-More Than Fishing","offers":[{"title":"802H | Apricot Mint","offer_id":50913028079813,"sku":"WP-802H-AM","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2195\/4723\/files\/wakeport-802h-whole-20261108.png?v=1794107476"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2195\/4723\/collections\/goofish-swimbait-rod-category-navy-20261108.png?v=1794109567","url":"https:\/\/goofishrod.com\/collections\/swimbait-rod.oembed","provider":"Goofish® Rod-More than fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}