Offshore fishing is often an expensive pursuit, requiring high-quality gear that can withstand extreme conditions. The Dark Matter Tuna Popping Rods were designed to offer exceptional performance at a fair price, ensuring that more anglers can experience the thrill of battling powerful tuna. These rods are built with M3 Nano Carbon material, making them incredibly lightweight yet remarkably strong. Whether you're casting poppers for yellowfin or battling a giant bluefin, the Dark Matter Tuna Popping Rods deliver the lifting power needed to keep control of your catch.
The Dark Matter Tuna Popping Rod series includes the 7’6” Heavy (H) and the 7’10” Extra Heavy (XH) models, each crafted with a perfectly balanced power distribution from tip to grip. The 7'10" XH version features a ferrule at the foregrip, allowing for easier travel without compromising the rod’s strength or action. Designed specifically for casting large poppers and stickbaits, these rods offer a fast action that enables precise lure presentation while maintaining the backbone required to handle hard-fighting fish.
Equipped with premium Fuji Alconite guides and a Fuji DPSLD graphite reel seat, the Dark Matter Tuna Popping Rods ensure durability and smooth line flow during intense battles. The custom EVA foregrip and X-Wrap rear grip provide superior comfort and handling, allowing anglers to apply maximum pressure without fatigue. Whether you're fishing in exotic offshore destinations or targeting trophy tuna closer to home, the Dark Matter Tuna Popping Rods offer the perfect combination of power, precision, and value.
Features:
- Constructed with M3 Nano Carbon material for a lightweight yet powerful design
- 7'10" Extra Heavy model includes a ferrule at the foregrip for easier travel
- Fast action for precise lure presentation and strong fish-fighting capability
- Fuji Alconite guides with black smoke frosted frames for smooth line management
- Fuji DPSLD graphite reel seat for secure reel attachment
- Custom EVA foregrip and X-Wrap rear grip for enhanced comfort and control
- Designed specifically for tuna popping techniques
- 1-year Dark Matter limited warranty
| Model | Length | Power | Action | Pieces | Line Rating (Mono, lbs) | Rod Weight (oz) | Guide Type | Reel Seat Type | Foregrip Material | Foregrip Length (in) | Reargrip Material | Reargrip Length (in) | Gimbal |
| POP7102XH-S | 7'10" | Extra Heavy (XH) | Fast | 2 | 30-80 | 13.2 | Fuji Alconite | Fuji DPSLD Graphite | EVA | 8" | EVA | 15.5" | No |
