Williamson Reef Donkey Rod 1.73m Stiff

Williamson Reef Donkey — Built to Win the Toughest Fights

The Williamson Reef Donkey 1.73 m (5'5") is engineered for anglers who demand maximum power and control when targeting hard-fighting reef species. With its super stiff blank action and incredible backbone, this one-piece rod gives you the upper hand in brutal battles.

Control Fish with High Drag Settings

The super stiff action lets you apply serious pressure with tight drag while still maintaining that critical balance when a fish charges the boat. The 804 g blank delivers incredible lifting power to turn fish away from structure, while the roller tip and roller butt guide minimize line wear during extended fights. Heavy-duty intermediate guides handle the stress of constant load without failure.

Ergonomic Design for All-Day Battles

The anatomic custom grip features a flat front section that helps you apply optimal pressure when thumbing the line during pumping sequences. The performance slick butt reduces fatigue, while the aluminum reel seat and aluminum gimbal provide rock-solid component integration. Every detail—from grip shape to guide placement—is optimized to make the difference between landing and losing trophy fish.

Choose the Right Variant

The Reef Donkey series is available in one configuration:

• Williamson Reef Donkey 1.73 m 804 g Super Stiff — 50–80 lbs casting weight; ideal for jigging and bottom fishing for grouper, snapper, amberjack, and other powerful reef species in depths requiring maximum control

Facts

• Length: 173 cm (5'5")

• Weight: 804 g

• Action: Super stiff

• Casting weight: 50–80 lbs

• Sections: 1-piece

• Guides: Roller tip, roller butt, heavy-duty intermediates

• Reel seat: Aluminum

• Gimbal: Aluminum

• Grip: Anatomic custom design with flat front section

• Butt: Performance slick butt

• Model: RDST5080