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Light Power, Fast Action, Ultra‑Sensitive Tip + Strong Backbone
(Freshwater & Saltwater Versatile)
The Challenger Bank C‑701L is a light‑power, fast‑action rod built for anglers who want ultra‑sensitive bite detection without sacrificing strength. Built on the proven 701L Nano Carbon blank, it delivers a feather‑light feel with surprising lifting power, making it perfect for finesse presentations and light‑tackle saltwater work.
The short foregrip and compact handle layout make it easy to maneuver in tight spaces, switch arms quickly, and fish comfortably from kayaks, banks, or boats. Outfitted with Fuji Alconite guides and a Fuji graphite reel seat, the 701L offers smooth line flow, secure reel mounting, and long‑term durability.
Although designed as a freshwater model, the C‑701L performs exceptionally well in both freshwater and saltwater, giving anglers a true crossover rod that handles multiple species with confidence.
Key Features
- Light‑Power, Fast‑Action Nano Carbon blank
- Ultra‑sensitive tip with a strong backbone
- Fuji Alconite guides for smooth, durable performance
- Fuji graphite reel seat for secure, lightweight reel mounting
- Short foregrip/handle design for tight‑space control & quick arm switching
- Freshwater & Saltwater capable — one rod for multiple environments
Specifications (C‑701L)
- Length: 7'
- Power: Light
- Action: Fast
- Pieces: 1‑pc
- Cast Lure Weight: 0.5 – 2 oz
- Line Rating: 10 – 20 lb
- Tip Diameter: 2.14 mm
- Butt Diameter: 14.90 mm
From $365.00
Challenger Bank Series — Power, Precision & Ultra‑Light Strength
Engineered with advanced Toray Nano Carbon, the Challenger Bank Series delivers exceptional strength‑to‑weight performance across every model. From Ultra Light to Extra Heavy, these rods are built for anglers who demand sensitivity, backbone, and fast‑action control — whether you’re landing a 10+ lb Fluke or battling a 200 lb Tuna.
Each rod features Fuji Alconite guides for smooth, durable casting, a responsive tip for detecting subtle bites, and a powerful backbone for lifting heavy fish. Lightweight, balanced, and designed for serious saltwater performance, the Challenger Bank Series gives you the precision, strength, and confidence to take on any challenge.
691UL & 791UL (Ultra Light)
Challenger Bank UL Series — Ultra‑Light Performance
Engineered for precision saltwater and freshwater fishing where sensitivity and control matter most. Tested with a 10 oz sinker capacity for 10 + lb Fluke and designed to excel across multiple light‑tackle applications.
Target Species:
Fluke, Sea Trout, Red Fish, Calico Bass, Snapper, Squid, Mahi, Striped Bass, Tautog, Bonefish, Peacock Bass & Freshwater Bass
Key Features:
Lightest model in the Challenger Bank lineup for effortless handling and enhanced bite detection. Proven performance in demanding saltwater and freshwater conditions with exceptional balance and responsiveness.
701L & 801L (Light)
Challenger Bank 701L & 801L Series — Light Power Performance
Engineered for precision saltwater and freshwater fishing with the perfect balance of sensitivity and strength. Designed to handle light-tackle applications while maintaining crisp control and responsiveness across multiple species.
Target Species: Fluke, Sea Trout, Red Fish, Calico Bass, Snapper, Squid, Mahi, Tautog, Striped Bass, Freshwater Bass
Key Features: Light-power models built for versatility and finesse. Ideal for anglers seeking smooth lure presentation and reliable backbone when targeting a wide range of inshore species. Proven performance in both saltwater and freshwater environments.
Rod Sizes: 701L (7'0") and 801L (8'0") — select based on your preferred casting distance and target depth. The 701L excels in tight quarters and shallow flats; the 801L delivers extended reach for deeper structure and open water presentations.
731M & 801M (Medium)
Challenger Bank 731M & 801M Series — Medium Power Performance
Built for precision saltwater and freshwater fishing with the perfect balance of sensitivity and strength. The 731M features a responsive tip and powerful backbone, ideal for blackfish, striped bass, yellowtail, and mutton snapper. Weighing only 3.8 oz, it's proven to land 10 + lb Togs and 35 lb Cod with ease.
Target Species:
Blackfish (Tautog), Striped Bass, Yellowtail, Mutton Snapper, Cod, Cobia, Fluke
Key Features:
Medium‑power design for versatility and control. Exceptional sensitivity, lifting power, and proven performance in both saltwater and freshwater environments.
761MH & 801MH (Medium Heavy)
Challenger Bank 761MH & 801MH Series — Medium‑Heavy Power Performance
Built for demanding saltwater conditions with the perfect balance of sensitivity and strength. These rods are ideal for targeting Deepwater Seabass, Light Yellowtail Jigging, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Red Snapper, Mutton Snapper, and Blackfin. Designed to handle heavy sinkers and powerful fish with confidence.
Target Species: Deepwater Seabass, Yellowtail, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Red Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Blackfin
Key Features: Medium‑heavy design for strength and versatility. Exceptional sensitivity, lifting power, and proven performance in challenging saltwater environments.
710MH-H (Medium Heavy to Heavy)
Challenger Bank 7'10" MH‑H Series — Medium Heavy to Heavy Performance
The 7'10" MH‑H bridges the gap between the existing Medium Heavy (MH) and Heavy (H) models, offering the perfect balance for versatile saltwater applications. Designed to excel in Nantucket Fluke (10 – 22 oz sinker), Seabass, Light Tilefish, Cod, Pollack, Striped Bass, and more, this model performs flawlessly as both a heavy‑duty boat rod and a jetty rod for targeting larger species.
Target Species: Nantucket Fluke, Seabass, Tilefish, Cod, Pollack, Striped Bass, and other inshore gamefish
Key Features: Fast‑action design with precise sensitivity and powerful backbone. Built to handle heavy sinkers and demanding saltwater conditions with confidence.
731H & 801H (Heavy)
Challenger Bank 731H & 801H Series — Heavy Power Performance
Perfect for deep drops and targeting big game such as Cod, Tuna, Halibut, and Grouper. These rods may be light and thin, but they deliver the power of heavy-duty rods at half the weight. Weighing only 5.6 oz, they've proven capable of landing 200 lb Tuna with ease. Unique and unmatched in their combination of lightweight construction and super strength.
Target Species: Cod, Tuna, Halibut, Grouper, and other large saltwater species
Key Features: Heavy-power design with exceptional lifting strength and durability. Ultra-lightweight build for reduced fatigue and maximum control in demanding saltwater conditions.
710XH (Extra Heavy)
Challenger Bank 7'10" XH Series — Extra Heavy Power Performance
The 7'10" XH takes performance to the next level as the Extra Heavy model of the Challenger Bank lineup. Engineered for fishing with heavy sinkers and large species, it's perfect for Deepwater Tilefish (up to 4 lb lead), Tuna, and other heavyweight catches. Designed for the West Coast rail rod style, it endures extreme pressure during big fights and excels as a dedicated bait rod for serious anglers.
Target Species: Tilefish, Tuna, and other large saltwater species
Key Features: Extra-heavy design with unmatched durability and a powerful backbone. Responsive tip for precise control while managing heavy loads in demanding saltwater conditions.
From $165.00
Challenger Bank Series — Power, Precision & Ultra‑Light Strength
Engineered with advanced Toray Nano Carbon, the Challenger Bank Series delivers exceptional strength‑to‑weight performance across every model. From Ultra Light to Extra Heavy, these rods are built for anglers who demand sensitivity, backbone, and fast‑action control — whether you’re landing a 10+ lb Fluke or battling a 200 lb Tuna.
Each blank delivers a responsive tip for detecting subtle bites and a powerful backbone for lifting heavy fish — all while maintaining the lightweight strength and fast‑action performance the Challenger Bank Series is known for. Lightweight, balanced, and designed for serious saltwater performance, the Challenger Bank Series gives you the precision, strength, and confidence to take on any challenge.
701L & 801L (Light)
Challenger Bank 701L & 801L Series — Light Power Performance
Engineered for precision saltwater and freshwater fishing with the perfect balance of sensitivity and strength. Designed to handle light-tackle applications while maintaining crisp control and responsiveness across multiple species.
Target Species: Fluke, Sea Trout, Red Fish, Calico Bass, Snapper, Squid, Mahi, Tautog, Striped Bass, Freshwater Bass
Key Features: Light-power models built for versatility and finesse. Ideal for anglers seeking smooth lure presentation and reliable backbone when targeting a wide range of inshore species. Proven performance in both saltwater and freshwater environments.
Rod Sizes: 701L (7'0") and 801L (8'0") — select based on your preferred casting distance and target depth. The 701L excels in tight quarters and shallow flats; the 801L delivers extended reach for deeper structure and open water presentations.
731M & 801M (Medium)
Challenger Bank 731M & 801M Series — Medium Power Performance
Built for precision saltwater and freshwater fishing with the perfect balance of sensitivity and strength. The 731M features a responsive tip and powerful backbone, ideal for blackfish, striped bass, yellowtail, and mutton snapper. Weighing only 3.8 oz, it's proven to land 10 + lb Togs and 35 lb Cod with ease.
Target Species:
Blackfish (Tautog), Striped Bass, Yellowtail, Mutton Snapper, Cod, Cobia, Fluke
Key Features:
Medium‑power design for versatility and control. Exceptional sensitivity, lifting power, and proven performance in both saltwater and freshwater environments.
761MH & 801MH (Medium Heavy)
Challenger Bank 761MH & 801MH Series — Medium‑Heavy Power Performance
Built for demanding saltwater conditions with the perfect balance of sensitivity and strength. These rods are ideal for targeting Deepwater Seabass, Light Yellowtail Jigging, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Red Snapper, Mutton Snapper, and Blackfin. Designed to handle heavy sinkers and powerful fish with confidence.
Target Species: Deepwater Seabass, Yellowtail, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Red Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Blackfin
Key Features: Medium‑heavy design for strength and versatility. Exceptional sensitivity, lifting power, and proven performance in challenging saltwater environments.
710MH-H (Medium Heavy to Heavy)
Challenger Bank 7'10" MH‑H Series — Medium Heavy to Heavy Performance
The 7'10" MH‑H bridges the gap between the existing Medium Heavy (MH) and Heavy (H) models, offering the perfect balance for versatile saltwater applications. Designed to excel in Nantucket Fluke (10 – 22 oz sinker), Seabass, Light Tilefish, Cod, Pollack, Striped Bass, and more, this model performs flawlessly as both a heavy‑duty boat rod and a jetty rod for targeting larger species.
Target Species: Nantucket Fluke, Seabass, Tilefish, Cod, Pollack, Striped Bass, and other inshore gamefish
Key Features: Fast‑action design with precise sensitivity and powerful backbone. Built to handle heavy sinkers and demanding saltwater conditions with confidence.
731H & 801H (Heavy)
Challenger Bank 731H & 801H Series — Heavy Power Performance
Perfect for deep drops and targeting big game such as Cod, Tuna, Halibut, and Grouper. These rods may be light and thin, but they deliver the power of heavy-duty rods at half the weight. Weighing only 5.6 oz, they've proven capable of landing 200 lb Tuna with ease. Unique and unmatched in their combination of lightweight construction and super strength.
Target Species: Cod, Tuna, Halibut, Grouper, and other large saltwater species
Key Features: Heavy-power design with exceptional lifting strength and durability. Ultra-lightweight build for reduced fatigue and maximum control in demanding saltwater conditions.
710XH (Extra Heavy)
Challenger Bank 7'10" XH Series — Extra Heavy Power Performance
The 7'10" XH takes performance to the next level as the Extra Heavy model of the Challenger Bank lineup. Engineered for fishing with heavy sinkers and large species, it's perfect for Deepwater Tilefish (up to 4 lb lead), Tuna, and other heavyweight catches. Designed for the West Coast rail rod style, it endures extreme pressure during big fights and excels as a dedicated bait rod for serious anglers.
Target Species: Tilefish, Tuna, and other large saltwater species
Key Features: Extra-heavy design with unmatched durability and a powerful backbone. Responsive tip for precise control while managing heavy loads in demanding saltwater conditions.
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