Gamakatsu Akilas Spinning Rod 80XH 2.4m 15–60g

Gamakatsu Akilas Spinning Rod 80XH 2.4m — Serious Power for Pike and Zander

The Gamakatsu Akilas 80XH is a purpose-built predator spinning rod that pairs a stiff, powerful carbon blank with a fast tip — the combination serious lure anglers need when targeting pike and zander with large artificials.

Built for Big Lures and Hard Fights

The robust carbon blank gives the Akilas 80XH the backbone to handle casting weights from 15 to 60g without strain. Whether you're throwing large swimbaits and oversized crankbaits at pike or working heavy jig heads tipped with rubber shads for zander, the rod loads and delivers with authority. The 2.4m length provides the leverage to make long, accurate casts across wide rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.

Fast Tip for Direct Contact and Clean Hooks

The fast action tip keeps you in direct contact with your lure at all times, making it easy to detect subtle takes from zander and transmit the sharp, decisive strikes that large treble-hook lures demand. It also makes the rod highly responsive for active techniques — jigging, jerking, and straight spinning all feel natural and precise in hand.

Choose the Right Variant

No other variants are currently listed for the Gamakatsu Akilas 80XH. The product available is:

• Gamakatsu Akilas Spinning Rod 80XH — 2.4m, 15–60g, 2-piece, 159g — ideal for active predator fishing with large lures for pike and zander; covers jigging, jerking, and spinning with swimbaits, big wobblers, and rubber shads on heavy jig heads

Facts

• Rod length: 2.4m (240cm)

• Casting weight: 15–60g

• Rod weight: 159g

• Number of sections: 2

• Transport length: 124cm

• Blank material: Carbon

• Action: Fast tip

• Target species: Pike, Zander

• Techniques: Jigging, jerking, spinning