Fate S Live Bait Spinning Rod
Fast-action live-bait spinning rods for structure and inshore presentations, 7'4"–7'10"
- Models
- 6
- Length
- 7.3'–7.8'
- Type
- Casting
The Fate +S Live Bait series is a specialized live-bait spinning lineup from 13 Fishing designed for anglers who present live or cut bait from boats, docks, or inshore flats. Fast action throughout encourages a sensitive tip that telegraphs subtle strikes from wary fish while the bottom third loads into heavier braided or mono presentations. The rods are marketed toward freshwater piling and structure fishing as well as light inshore saltwater.
Blanks are 30-ton Japanese Toray graphite. Guides are stainless steel tangle-free frames with alconite inserts, a mid-grade insert suitable for mono and braid. Reel seat is the brand's Evolve Soft Touch design. Handles are hand-selected 3A Portuguese split cork. 5-year limited warranty. Note: the input data labels all models as 'Casting' configuration but the series name and SKU prefix (FSS) indicate spinning rods, this appears to be a data-entry error in the source record.
Six models spanning 7'4" and 7'10" lengths in ML, M, MH, and H powers, all fast action. Two length-tiers: 7'4" (four power options: ML/M/MH/H) and 7'10" (two options: M/MH). All spinning. Shorter compact option is absent. The heavier-power 7'4" H model handles live bait rigs up to 1 oz.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
Heaviest model in the series; designed for large live baits or cut bait with heavy fluorocarbon or braid, moving big fish away from cover at 7'4".
Lightest power in the lineup; suitable for smaller live bait (minnows, small shrimp) on light fluorocarbon where bite detection matters more than control of a running fish.
Longer M-power option adding reach over the 7'4" M; useful for distance presentations from a boat deck or elevated bank position.
Rods in this series
| Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSS74H-LB | 7'4" | H | — |
| FSS74M-LB | 7'4" | M | — |
| FSS74MH-LB | 7'4" | MH | — |
| FSS74ML-LB | 7'4" | ML | — |
| FSS710M-LB | 7'10" | M | — |
| FSS710MH-LB | 7'10" | MH | — |