Reel Animals Signature Series
Gulf Coast inshore spinning rods co-designed with Reel Animals TV, 7'2" all-formats
- Models
- 3
- Length
- 7.2'
- Price
- $224.99
- Type
- Spinning
The Bull Bay Reel Animals Signature Series is a co-designed inshore spinning series developed with Captain Michael Anderson of the Reel Animals Fishing TV show, a Gulf Coast-oriented program. The rods target Florida and Gulf inshore species, redfish, snook, trout, sheepshead, with lures and live bait both workable. The series is associated with a regional guiding and media identity more than a technical niche, which partly explains the consistent 7'2" length across all three models.
Blanks use a 24/36-ton carbon blend, mid-to-upper intermediate modulus material that provides sensitivity without the brittleness of high-modulus graphite in a salt environment. Guide complement is Fuji K-concept (tangle-free), reel seats are BBR anodized aluminum, and handles are two-tone grade-A cork. Branded as Ice Blue in the current version. The consistent length and build quality position these as daily-use guide rods instead of high-end tournament tools.
All three spinning models share 7'2" length; models differ entirely by line weight, RABBR15 (6–15 lb), RABBR17 (8–17 lb), RABBR20 (10–20 lb). No lure weight specs were available in sources. The lineup is compact and covers light to medium-heavy inshore work. The absence of varied lengths reduces situational specialization but simplifies selection.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
Heaviest line-weight model, suited for heavier live bait rigs, large soft plastics, or fishing around dock pilings and oyster bars where breaking fish out of structure requires a stronger setup.
Rods in this series
I Power rating inferred from the lure / line-weight recommendation — not specified by the manufacturer.